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Burglars take 40+ iPhones from Berkeley Apple Store

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

(KRON) -- More than 40 iPhones were stolen from a Berkeley Apple Store on Thursday afternoon, the Berkeley Police Department confirmed. The burglary was reported to police at 12:42 p.m. Two or three suspects allegedly entered the store at 1823 Fourth St. wearing all black and took 40+ phones. Palo Alto mail carrier robbed by 2 men; $150,000 reward offered They drove off in a white SUV, going towards Highway 80, police said. As of Thursday, they had not been located. Berkeley police are investigating the burglary. It remains unknown whether the burglars were armed.

Maryland issues advisory on eating certain fish from local waterways

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an advisory about eating certain types of fish from local waterways over concerns about “forever chemicals.”The new advisory covers largemouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, bluegill and white perch, according to the department.Officials say people do not need to avoid consuming these fish entirely, but should eat them in moderation.Recent testing examined the levels of PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances also known as forever chemicals, in fish found in Maryland waterways.“PFAS refers to a group of more than 4,000 human-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in a range of products, including stain- and water-resistant fabrics and carpeting, cleaning products, paints, cookware, food packaging and fire-fighting foams,” according to a news release.The testing did not prompt a warning to stop eating the fish completely, but officials cautioned that eating large amounts could increase the risk...

Red Sox acquire Gold Glove-winning OF Tyler O’Neill from Cardinals for 2 pitchers

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox acquired outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, bringing in a two-time Gold Glove winner to replace the departing Alex Verdugo.St. Louis received right-handers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos in return.O’Neill finished eighth in the NL MVP voting in 2021, batting .286 with 34 homers and 80 RBIs. But he hasn’t come close to that production since – or before — with a .248 average and 78 homers in his six-year career.O’Neill is in his final season of arbitration eligibility and could become a free agent after the 2024 season. He is projected to earn a salary of $5.5 million.Robertson appeared in 18 games for the Red Sox and Dodgers last season, with a 0-1 record and 6.04 ERA. Santos, who missed all of 2023 with a right elbow injury, has a 23-48 record and 5.21 ERA in seven seasons with the Tigers, Rockies, Rangers, Brewers, Pirates, Reds and Orioles. The Cardinals said he will be assigned to the minor leagues. “As we look to ad...

Jordan Spieth pushes back on report that Patrick Cantlay is calling shots in PGA Tour negotiations

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

Jordan Spieth dispelled the notion he is part of an alliance with Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay on the PGA Tour board as the deadline nears for the tour to finalize its framework agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, who have lured away Masters champion Jon Rahm.Sports Illustrated reported the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia indicated it was willing to not only pump $2 billion into the proposed commercial deal as part of the June 6 agreement, but an additional $1 billion equalization pool for PGA Tour players who turned down LIV’s lucrative offers.It also said Cantlay had seized control and was driving the negotiations with Woods and Spieth as part of an alliance to protect the interests of top players. Spieth recently was appointed to finish the board term of Rory McIlroy, who resigned last month and who often sparred with Cantlay.“There’s no fact to it,” Spieth told The Associated Press by phone on Friday. “It’s been very collective since I’...

US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son makes court appearance after crash that killed North Dakota deputy

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer made his first court appearance Friday on manslaughter and other charges after he allegedly fled from authorities and crashed into a squad car, killing a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy who was taking cover behind the vehicle.Ian Cramer, of Bismarck, faces multiple counts, including manslaughter, fleeing a police officer and reckless endangerment in connection with Wednesday’s pursuit and crash that killed 53-year-old Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin.Cramer did not enter a plea on Friday — that will happen at a later hearing. He appeared in court remotely via videoconference from jail in a neighboring county. District Judge Bobbi Weiler set a $500,000 cash bond, which prosecutors requested, and ordered a mental health evaluation.Mercer County State’s Attorney Todd Schwarz cited Cramer’s criminal record in other states when asking for the cash bond, and said he intends to file additional...

Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted former House speaker, said he is endorsing Donald Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet if the GOP front-runner were to win back the White House.McCarthy had a rocky relationship with the former president, notably when he declined to publicly support Trump’s bid for a second term, despite being one of his earliest and most loyal allies. But they always seem to patch things up, and as McCarthy prepares to leave Congress he gave his nod.“I will support the president. I will support President Trump,” McCarthy said in excerpts of an interview to air this weekend on “CBS News Sunday Morning.”McCarthy has not disclosed his post-Congress plans, but asked if he would willing to serve in a Trump cabinet, he said, “In the right position, look, if, if I’m the best person for the job, yes.”“Look, I worked with President Trump on a lot of policies. I, we, worked together to win the majority,” he t...

Denver weather: Snow to affect travel Friday night, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday for snowfall that has already started in the mountains and will pick up after sunset. Denver's weather will stay dry through the evening drive ahead of late evening and overnight snowfall and colder temperatures.Winter weather advisories remain in effect until Saturday morning. Accumulating snow is forecast to reach:4-10 inches in the mountains4-8 inches in the Palmer Divide6-12 inches in the southern foothillsAccumulating snow could lead to slick and snow-covered roads. A winter storm warning remains in effect through Saturday morning for northern El Paso County for 3-9 inches of snowfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph, all contributing to very difficult travel with reduced visibility at times.Weather tonight: Snow showersOn Friday night, snow showers will pick up, especially in the foothills and Palmer Divide. Snowfall totals will only amount to 1-2 inches by the airport and 2-3 inches of snow in the city.The hi...

I-70 west reopens in Golden after semi crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Friday at C-470 after a semitractor hit the underside of an overpass, blocking the roadway.The road was initially closed at about 11 a.m., and all traffic was rerouted from the westbound lanes onto eastbound (south) C-470. The official closure started at milepost 260.The road reopened at about 4:13 p.m., according to the Colorado State Patrol. See the latest traffic conditions in Denver on FOX31 The Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol Golden were investigating the crash.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.)A semi-tractor hit the bottom of a bridge in Golden on I-70, causing a closure of the westbound lanes. Photo from CD...

2 protesters arrested at pro-Palestine rally outside Miami Beach Convention Center amid Art Basel events

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

Police said they have arrested two protesters at a rally in support of Palestine being held outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, as people from all over the world descend on South Florida to take part in Art Basel Miami Beach.7News cameras captured a woman as Miami Beach Police officers placed her in handcuffs and took her into custody, late Friday afternoon.Demonstrators were seen chanting “let Palestine live” as they held signs and waved Palestine flags at the front entrance and exit of the convention center, located at 19th Street and Convention Center Drive.The protest has been peaceful for the most part. Police officers were seen standing outside the convention center, as they supervised people who came in and out.The woman who was detained was placed in a prisoner transport van. Another protester has since been apprehended as well.https://twitter.com/fox_sheldon/status/1733260536890953957?s=20Police said one of the two people who were arrested faces charges...

Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:54:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s number is larger than previous studies have suggested, and is likely boosted by some of the patients with long COVID. The condition clearly “is not a rare illness,” said the CDC’s Dr. Elizabeth Unger, one of the report’s co-authors.Chronic fatigue is characterized by at least six months of severe exhaustion not helped by bed rest. Patients also report pain, brain fog and other symptoms that can get worse after exercise, work or other activity. There is no cure, and no blood test or scan to enable a quick diagnosis.Doctors have not been able to pin down a cause, although research suggests it is a body’s prolonged overreaction to an infection or other jolt to the immune system.The condition rose to prominence nearly 40 years ago, w...