By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone and Claudia Lauer | Associated Press HONOLULU — As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, […]
Lauren Sanchez and Sydney Sweeney take the high road against ‘vicious’ critics
It’s not known if Lauren Sanchez and Sydney Sweeney ever crossed paths in Hollywood, but the two famous women could have gotten together for coffee or a spa day to share tips on how to silence critics who grabbed social media attention this week by hurling insults at them or by denigrating their looks and […]
Renck: Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton deserves praise, not another raise
Just because Cleveland made another mistake by the lake does not mean the Broncos must reciprocate. Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton missed the first day of voluntary workouts this week — he is not required to attend — because he is angling for a new contract, according to an NFL Network report. It’s hard to blame […]
The H&M Designer Collaboration With Rokh Offers Wardrobe Essentials With A Twist
H&M is back with yet another designer collaboration. For spring, the Swedish giant tapped Rok Hwang, creative director of emerging London-based label Rokh, for delightfully deconstructed wardrobe staples. Launching on April 18 at 10 am EST, the Rokh x H&M collaboration highlights the Korean designer’s signatures, from avant-garde detailing, complex tailoring, and layering techniques to […]
Mikel Arteta makes Premier League ‘guarantee’ after Champions League exit
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he is ‘very sad and disappointed’ (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has guaranteed that Arsenal will be ‘fully focused’ on the Premier League title race following Wednesday’s Champions League exit. The Gunners suffered defeat in the second leg of their quarter-final to Bayern Munich and the Premier League is now their […]
Taylor Swift Planning to Release TWO Albums at Once as ‘The Tortured Poets …
Is Taylor Swift planning to drop two albums at once? While The Tortured Poets Department is bad news for Joe Alwyn, it’s good news for her untold millions of fans. But will hearing Taylor’s new album be the only exciting development before she returns to her Eras World Tour? Fans believe that Taylor has a […]
Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows & concerts to catch this weekend
From Brian Copeland to Cirque du Soleil, there are a lot of great shows, recitals and concerts in the Bay Area to catch this weekend and beyond. Here’s a partial rundown. Iconic Copeland show hits a milestone It was 20 years ago that actor, comedian and playwright Brian Copeland debuted his solo stage show “Not […]
Race Across The World viewers stunned as contestants visit ‘penis park’
Welcome to South Korea’s ‘penis park’ (Picture: BBC) Race Across The World viewers have been left shocked and convinced they’ve misheard a particular location’s name in South Korea. But after seeing what two contestants were literally sat on, it was hard to deny. Best friends Alfie and Owen were racing across the East Coast of […]
Real Madrid beat Manchester City on penalties to reach Champions League semi-finals
Real Madrid advance to the Champions League semi-finals (Picture: Getty) Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals and end Pep Guardiola’s quest for back-to-back trebles. A penalty shootout was required after the quarter-final tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, and it was Real who held their nerve to advance […]
Cupertino revisits budget cuts, adds back multiple services
Some Cupertino services slated to be cut next year are getting a second chance. The City Council voted Tuesday to support funding multiple city operations, including tree and sidewalk maintenance, that staff initially proposed removing when planning the 2024-25 budget. The move comes as Cupertino considers reducing dozens of services next year to compensate for […]
Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ future is murky, but here’s what to expect this offseason
Where do the Warriors go from here? Their champion core is now aged and embarrassed. Their young players are not good enough to protract the dynasty. The Warriors are stuck in between stations. Add the NBA’s new, increasingly punitive (some could argue vindictive) luxury tax rules and a standard of excellence that won’t be compromised […]
Santa Clara County asks state to intervene over closure of Regional Medical Center’s trauma center
SAN JOSE — Santa Clara County officials, doctors and community members are imploring the state to intervene in HCA Healthcare’s decision to close Regional Medical Center’s trauma center and other life saving programs later this year — a move they say will lead to more deaths and worse outcomes for patients. In February, HCA alerted […]