Alejandro Garnacho landed himself in trouble with Erik ten Hag (Picture: Getty) Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho apologised after he liked tweets criticising his substitution in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Garnacho was hauled off at half-time after a disappointing first-half display and with United 2-1 down against the Cherries. […]
Man threatens to blow himself up outside Iranian consulate in Paris
French police secure the area near Iran consulate in Paris where a man is threatening to blow himself up (Picture: Benoit Tessier/Reuters) A man is threatening to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris. A police cordon is in place around the Iranian embassy less than two miles from the Eiffel Tower in […]
Kerr sees ‘tremendous value’ in Curry, Thompson, Green being Warriors for life
SAN FRANCISCO — In 1998, Steve Kerr was one of the several Chicago Bulls who left the franchise after winning the team’s sixth title. “There was a documentary about what a disaster the whole thing was, you guys might want to watch it,” Kerr quipped Thursday. Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Kerr won […]
Zinedine Zidane close to agreeing deal to manage Bayern Munich
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to manage Bayern Munich (PA) Zinedine Zidane is closing in on a return to management with Bayern Munich, according to reports in Spain. The 51-year-old has not managed a club since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021 but has attracted interest from both Paris Saint-Germain and […]
Sharks get clarity on Penguins’ draft pick; Brent Burns trade revisted
The San Jose Sharks, who will likely have two picks in the first round of this year’s NHL Draft, have some more clarity now about where that second selection will land. The Sharks acquired a top-10 protected first-round draft pick from Pittsburgh as part of the trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the Penguins last […]
Remembering Mimi Fariña as Bread & Roses celebrates its 50th anniversary
Mimi Fariña founded Bread & Roses in 1974. Her legacy lives on in the Marin nonprofit 50 years later. (Martin E. Klimek/IJ archive) Mimi Fariña pictured at the Bread & Roses office in 1984. (Tom Strickland/IJ archive) Mimi Fariña performs at San Francisco’s Stern Grove in the 1970s. (Photo by Ty Yurgelevic) Jasmine Harris, with […]
Sale closed in Palo Alto: $2.9 million for a three-bedroom home
145 Tasso Street – Google Street View The property located in the 100 block of Tasso Street in Palo Alto was sold on March 29, 2024 for $2,925,000, or $2,247 per square foot. The house, built in 1930, has an interior space of 1,302 square feet. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms […]
Review: Heist flick, monster movie collide in entertaining ways in ‘Abigail’
By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for you. “Abigail,” featuring a 12-year-old tutu-wearing member of the undead, is way better than it should be, a gleeful genre-smashing romp through puddles of gore. Directors Matt […]
Reform of Colorado courts’ competency system on chopping block at statehouse, supporters say
State lawmakers have yet to fund an $11 million effort to reform Colorado courts’ long-troubled competency system, raising alarm among supporters as the end of the legislative session looms. If funded, the bill, HB24-1355, would create a statewide diversion program aimed at shifting thousands of people with mental illness out of the criminal justice system […]
Secret command center in Aurora is key to keeping Colorado wireless customers connected
Earlier this month, Xcel Energy cut electricity to about 55,000 customers along the Front Range to reduce wildfire risks from wind gusts that topped 100 mph. Another 95,000 of its customers lost power because of downed power lines from those intense winds. Those outages, planned or forced, removed power to about 40 cellular towers that […]
Earth Day: A look at what’s being done to decrease plastic use
Plastic predicament Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and the theme for 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Plastic has many benefits: It’s cheap, versatile, lightweight and durable. It also can provide environmental benefits: It plays a critical role in maintaining food quality and safety and reducing food waste. But at the same time, plastics are […]
Taylor Swift devoted at least one ‘TTPD’ song to Kim Kardashian, ‘thanK you aIMee’
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department was released last night. It was a “surprise double album,” full of songs about Joe Alwyn and Matt Healy and… at least one song about Kim Kardashian. That’s right. Kim hasn’t mentioned Taylor’s name in years and years. Kim divorced Kanye West and she’s raising her kids and existing […]