Cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried received more than double the prison sentence of Theranos scammer Elizabeth Holmes, but only a small fraction of the term slapped onto infamous financial criminal Bernie Madoff. Bankman-Fried, the fallen “crypto king” and son of Stanford Law professors, was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Manhattan to 25 years in prison. […]
California jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in them
From right, Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with former Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, and Attorney General Rob Bonta, speaks in support of Prop. 1 during a press conference at the United Domestic Workers of America building in San Diego on Feb. 29, 2024. Photo by Kristian Carreon for CalMatters CalMatters sent nine questions to […]
When will Gareth Southgate announce his England squad for Euro 2024?
The England boss has a number of tough calls to make (Picture: Getty) Gareth Southgate now has just over two months to settle on his final England squad for Euro 2024. The squad announcement is likely giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, as the Three Lions boss faces the unenviable task of whittling down his embarrassment […]
San Jose Sharks winger’s season in doubt after latest injury
Alexander Barabanov’s often frustrating season – and possibly his tenure with the San Jose Sharks – is possibly in doubt as coach David Quinn said Thursday the winger is now considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Barabanov was injured Tuesday as he blocked a shot in the second period of the Sharks’ home game against […]
Biden sets $25M fundraising record with Clinton, Obama
By Colleen Long and Chris Megerian | Associated Press NEW YORK — A fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said. The eye-popping amount […]
San Jose: Pedestrian killed in collision on U.S. Highway 101
SAN JOSE — A man walking on Highway 101 in San Jose was fatally struck by a driver early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Driver rescued from burning vehicle in Capitola shopping center Crashes and Disasters | Officials probe bridge collapse, bodies of 2 workers recovered […]
Expert reveals the one way you should never greet a dog
A look that says, ‘how very dare you’ (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Any dog, from an XL bully to a chihuahua, can become reactive when anxious, potentially lashing out and harming those around them. That’s why it’s so important to approach dogs in a way that doesn’t cause any stress, whether it’s your beloved pet or […]
‘Completely dangerous’ murderer given whole life sentence could be released
The family of Glenda Hoskins say they are ‘petrified’ at the thought of her killer Victor Farrant going free (Picture: PA/Solent) A rapist who murdered a mum-of-three could be released from his whole life sentence, his victim’s family has been told. Victor Farrant was jailed in 1998 for killing his former girlfriend Glenda Hoskins and […]
This new digital real estate platform wants to solve Denver’s unrealistic listing prices
Metro Denver’s track record for listing homes at the correct price is so bad that an Austin-based real estate technology firm called True Footage is using it as the proving ground for GlassHouse, a new digital platform for buying and selling real estate. A common problem in the real estate industry is that sellers have […]
Amazon’s pharmacy will offer same-day delivery in LA and NYC and plans to expand
By Marisa Gerber | Los Angeles Times Amazon will soon offer same-day delivery of several prescription medications in Los Angeles and New York, yet another example of the online shopping giant’s bet on consumers’ growing dependence on ease and speed. As Amazon Pharmacy expands into the nation’s two biggest markets, Angelenos and New Yorkers will […]
Kurtenbach: Everything is on the line for the Warriors. They’re finally playing like it.
The best piece of direction legendary actor Gary Oldman says he ever received only needed four words to be communicated: “There’s more at stake.” Oldman, playing Commissioner Jim Gordon in director Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies, had just fluffed a take, unbeknownst to him, and the director provided that feedback. Nolan didn’t need to launch into […]
Pope Francis looks strong while washing feet on Holy Thursday
By Nicole Winfield | Associated Press ROME — Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility. The 87-year-old Francis performed the ritual from his wheelchair, after recent ailments have compounded his mobility problems. The […]