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Man charged with murder in connection with SF fatal stabbing of 64-year-old woman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The man accused of stabbing a 64-year-old woman to death inside a Duboce Triangle building has been charged with murder, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday. Jesus Esparza, 41, was arrested immediately after the homicide and has remained in custody since. Mei Ran Hu, 64, was identified by San Francisco city supervisors as the victim. CNN to air hour-long ‘What Happened to San Francisco?’ special “The Duboce Avenue killing is tragic,” Jenkins said. “I offer my condolences to the victim's friends and family and my unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring that the suspect is held accountable for this senseless crime.”Police responded to the 400 block of Duboce Ave at about 11 a.m. on May 5 for the report of an unresponsive person on the ground. Officers and medics provided medical assistance, but she was pronounced dead, Jenkins' office said. Esparza is set to be arraigned on May 19. He faces 26 years to life in pri...

2 sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two Milwaukee residents were sentenced Thursday for their roles in a series of shootings that left at least 17 people wounded near the Fiserv Forum after a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game in May 2022.Marquise Jackson, 25, was sentenced to 22 years in prison and 15 years extended supervision after he pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and seven counts of first-degree reckless injury.Alexus Jackson-Milton, 21, was sentenced to five years in prison and five years extended supervision after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated battery. Police have said the shootings stemmed from a long-standing dispute between two groups.Two other men have pleaded guilty in connection with the shootings. One was sentenced to 30 years in prison.Source

Trump to get schooled on rules after district attorney worries he’ll use evidence to slam witnesses

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was ordered Thursday to appear by video at a May 23 hearing in his Manhattan criminal case after a judge this week set rules barring him from using evidence in the case to attack witnesses.Judge Juan Manuel Merchan scheduled the hybrid hearing — the former president on a TV screen, his lawyers and prosecutors in court — to go over the restrictions with Trump and to make clear that he risks being held in contempt if he violates them.The case is continuing in state court even as Trump’s lawyers seek to have it moved to federal court. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is considering the transfer request, issued an order this week setting paperwork deadlines and a hearing for late June.Merchan, still in charge while that drama plays out, agreed to instruct Trump on the rules by video, rather than in person, after a prosecutor reminded him last week that bringing Trump to court would present mammoth security and logistical challenges. TrumpR...

Vinci Partners: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (VINP) on Thursday reported earnings of $6.3 million in its first quarter.The Leblon-Rio de janeiro, Brazil-based company said it had profit of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 21 cents per share.The investments platform posted revenue of $19.7 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VINP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VINPSource

74 million tourists visited Orlando, Florida, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 74 million visitors came to the Orlando, Florida, area last year, a benchmark just short of pre-pandemic levels, tourism officials said Thursday.The number of tourists was 25% greater than it was in 2021, when central Florida was still recovering from the blows to tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted international travel and caused convention cancellations. The area’s theme parks closed for several months in 2020 in an effort to stop the virus’ spread.“This past year proved to be a key recovery timeframe for Orlando’s tourism industry, with a lot of pent-up demand from our top US and international markets,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando, the area’s tourism promotion organization.The Orlando area had more than 69 million domestic visitors, with most of them visiting for vacations, a segment that has fully recovered, tourism officials said. Business visitors still lagged behind pre-pandemi...

Lakers coach Ham expects Anthony Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he expects Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles, adding that the eight-time All-Star big man is “not showing any signs of anything” and is not in the NBA’s concussion protocol after being hit in the head late in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. “We checked in with him, and he’s feeling great,” Ham said. “Our medical staff gave us a great update. He’s not in the (concussion) protocol.”Davis will be listed as probable for Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors.“It’s huge,” Ham said. “He’s the centerpiece of what we’re trying to do on both sides of the ball, and for us just in general, our success rate. So that was great, great news.”Davis was hurt by what appeared to be an inadvertent shot to the head from Golden State’s Kevon Looney midway through the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 121-106 victory in San Francisco.Davis grabbed at his head grimacing on the bench before going to the locker room f...

Gen Digital: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) on Thursday reported earnings of $915 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Tempe, Arizona-based company said it had profit of $1.42 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 46 cents per share.The security software maker posted revenue of $947 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $1.35 billion, or $2.16 per share. Revenue was reported as $3.34 billion.For the current quarter ending in June, Gen Digital expects its per-share earnings to range from 45 cents to 47 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $940 million to $950 million for the fiscal first quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GENSource

Mountain lion punctures 11-year-old girl's face

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

BUENA VISTA, Colo. (KDVR) -- An 11-year-old girl was injured by a mountain lion when it swatted her in the face, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Thursday. The attack occurred Wednesday when the girl went into the family chicken coop and found a dead chicken. She opened the door to the hen house and that's when the young mountain lion swatted her in the face, leaving a puncture wound. The girl was treated at a Chaffee County hospital for the small puncture wound on her face and released. Lightning strike burns down beloved Larkspur barn CPW officers responded to the incident at the house, located in a rural area southeast of Buena Vista, and found the young 30-pound female feline still in the mesh coop and immediately euthanized it. “This was a small mountain lion probably just looking for an easy meal in the chicken coop,” Sean Shepherd, area wildlife manager based in Salida, said. “The victim likely surprised the lion. It probably felt threatened and it swatted at her as she en...

Infant killed, woman airlifted after crash on I-75 in Davie; NB express lanes closed near Griffin Road

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

A violent crash on Interstate 75 in Davie left an infant dead, sent a woman to the hospital and led to the closure of northbound lanes near Griffin Road.Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the scene on the northbound express lanes, just north of Sheridan Street, Thursday afternoon.7SkyForce hovered above the scene just before 4:45 p.m., after the northbound lanes were shut down.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the black GMC SUV where the infant was riding was stopped illegally between the northbound express lanes when it was rear-ended by a white Ford pickup truck.The GMC came to a stop on the express lanes against the concrete barrier wall.The infant and the woman who was driving the GMC were trapped inside the vehicle. Firefighters were able to extricate the victims.A rescue chopper was seen landing on the highway, and a first responder approached one of the vehicles involved with a stretcher.Paramedics reportedly administered CPR on the infant. Officials said the child w...

2 Booker T. Washington seniors surprised at ceremony with college scholarships

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:46 GMT

Two South Florida high school seniors who were attending a ceremony at their school had no idea they were about to receive something life-changing.Video showed Mila Bleary and Alondra Rojas at their Senior Awards ceremony at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami, unaware they were about to receive a major gift.“We’re here today to give out a four-year, fully paid scholarship to a graduating senior at Booker T. Washington,” said Rick Freedman, the scholarship chair of the Kiwanis Club Of Biscayne Bay. “Not only are we giving out a four-year college scholarship; we’re gonna give out a two-year, 60-credit college scholarship on top of that.”Seconds later, the Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay surprised Bleary and Rojas by calling their names.“It doesn’t even feel real, it really doesn’t,” said Rojas.Rojas said she wants to attend Florida State University, and this scholarship will make that happen.“I’ve been ...