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A Colorado town says no to tall fences, sinking a proposed Topgolf facility next to I-25

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

A man dressed as a bald eagle stands with a crowd in front of representatives of Topgolf during a public meeting in Timnath on Feb. 13, 2023. Residents in the fast-growing community near Fort Collins are trying to stop the company from building a facility in town, claiming Topgolf’s trademark safety nets pose a risk to migratory birds in flight. (Photo by John Aguilar/The Denver Post)Voters in Timnath have boxed Topgolf out of their fast-growing town, voting overwhelmingly Tuesday to ban the type of tall fences the company needs for its high-tech driving range.By a more than two-to-one margin, voters in this Larimer County town approved in a special election Ballot Issue 1A, which will prohibit fences that exceed 65 feet in height. Topgolf, which has three Colorado locations, erects mesh fences more than 100 feet tall at its facilities to catch balls launched by customers swinging away in an array of hitting bays.“We are pleased that the citizens of Timnath have spoken a...

Titanic-bound sub debris returned to land after deep-sea implosion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Debris from the lost submersible Titan has been returned to land after a fatal implosion during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic captured the world's attention last week.The return of the debris to port in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a key piece of the investigation into why the submersible imploded, killing all five people on board. Twisted chunks of the 22-foot submersible were unloaded at a Canadian Coast Guard pier on Wednesday.Horizon Arctic, a Canadian ship, carried a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, to search the ocean floor near the Titanic wreck for pieces of the submersible. Pelagic Research Services, a company with offices in Massachusetts and New York that owns the ROV, said on Wednesday that it has completed offshore operations.Pelagic Research Services' team is “still on mission” and cannot comment on the ongoing Titan investigation, which involves several government agencies in the U.S. and Canada, said Jeff Mahoney,...

Kim Kardashian to open 1st Skims store in West Hollywood in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Keep up with Kim!Kim Kardashian is expanding her empire by opening up her first Skims flagship store on the Sunset Strip in 2024. The shop will be located in West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard near Supreme and Kith, according to Bloomberg. The space is estimated to be about 5,000 square feet. Fan throws mom’s ashes at Pink onstage: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this’ “Kim and I can envision a future where years from today there’s a SKIMS store anywhere in the world you’d find an Apple store or a Nike store,” said Jens Grede, co-founder and chief executive officer of Skims, told the outlet. “It marks the second chapter.”The move may be surprising to some as retail chains across the country are closing or scaling back, as the reality star is doing just the opposite. Skims began in 2019 as a direct-to-consumer business. Since then, Kardashian has opened up temporary pop-ups in Los Angeles and around the world. Angela Bassett to receive an Honorary Oscar The L.A. storefront will ...

The 2 main reasons why dogs are freaked out by fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Even though personal fireworks are illegal in many cities, we know many people ignore the law around the July 4th holiday weekend.This means the sight and sound of crackling bottle rockets, Roman candles, flowers and sparklers – legal or illegal – will echo through neighborhoods for several nights, which poses a unique risk to dogs.There are two main reasons why man’s best friend is easily spooked by fireworks.The first is the most obvious. Fireworks are loud.“Dogs have exceptional hearing,” Purina explains. “If a dog comes running to the sound of a crinkling food wrapper from a different part of the house, you can imagine how sensitive they are to firecrackers.“Smithsonian digs a little deeper.“Dogs hear more than twice as many frequencies as humans, and they can also hear sounds roughly four times further away. Reacting to every sound would demand too much energy, and so dog brains must determine which sounds are significant and which can be tuned out.”Fireworks, Smithsonian expla...

Fourth of July cookouts won't be as expensive compared to last year, new study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Fourth of July cookout will be more affordable this year compared to 2022, according to a new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation.Families are expected to pay $67.73 to host a cookout on Independence Day, a 3% decrease from last year but still 14% higher than prices from two years ago. 5 places to cool off in L.A. County during the coming heat wave “The slight downward direction in the cost of a cookout doesn’t counter the dramatic increases we’ve seen over the past few years. Families are still feeling the pinch of high inflation along with other factors keeping prices high,” AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan said in a statement.Cookout stables like hamburger buns, homemade potato salad and ground beef have increased in price this year, while chicken breast, lemonade, and chocolate cookies saw a price decrease, according to the report.Prices for food items like beef and potatoes have increased mainly due to poor weather and drought conditions. Tipping backlash: These...

Zachariah Acosta Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Date Palm Drive [Cathedral City, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

20-Year-Old Rider Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident near 35th AvenueCATHEDRAL CITY, CA (June 28, 2023) – Sunday night, Zachariah Acosta was killed in a motorcycle collision on Date Palm Drive.Officers responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m., near 35th Avenue on June 18th.Per reports, 20-year-old Acosta was heading north on Date Palm Drive at a high rate of speed. There, he was struck by a vehicle that was attempting to turn onto Date Palm from Royal Palms Country Club.First responders arrived and pronounced Acosta dead at the scene.Emergency crews blocked Dale Palm Drive between 35th Avenue and Victoria Drive during cleanup operations. Following preliminary duties, officers determined that the involved driver was not impaired.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the fami...

Rosa Rodriguez Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on West 90th Street [South Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Hit-and-Run Collision in South Central LA Kills 77-Year-Old GrandmotherSOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (June 28, 2023) – Friday evening, Rosa Rodriguez was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on West 90th Street.CHP officers responded to reports of a collision around 9:30 p.m. on West 90th Street and South Vermont Avenue.Based on the news report, the victim was walking home from an evening church service when a vehicle struck her. However, the driver did not render aid to the victim and fled the area before the authorities arrived.The California Highway Patrol declared the woman dead at the scene. Later, the authorities identified the deceased pedestrian as 77-year-old Rosa Rodriguez.Investigators claimed that the suspect hit Rodriguez just a few feet outside the church. The family of the victim is asking the driver involved to come forward to the police.At this time, the CHP is investigating the circumstances that led up to the collision. Those with additional information about t...

Walgreens aims to cut more costs amid weaker demand for COVID vaccines, uncertain economy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

Lisa Schencker | Chicago Tribune (TNS)Walgreens Boots Alliance is raising its cost-savings goal by 17% to $4.1 billion after a disappointing quarter — a move that comes just weeks after it said it was eliminating 10% of its corporate workforce.The announcement Tuesday follows a weaker-than-expected quarter marked by less demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines, a slow respiratory illness season, and consumers facing inflation and an uncertain economy. The Deerfield, Illinois-based company slashed its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance Tuesday to $4 to $4.05 from $4.45 to $4.65.“Our performance in the third quarter did not meet our overall expectations and we are disappointed to have to change our fiscal 2023 guidance,” CEO Roz Brewer said during an earnings call.She said Walgreens administered 800,000 COVID-19 vaccines during the third quarter, down 83% from the third quarter of last year.Consumers are also being more cautious in their spending, she said.“Our customer is ...

What to watch: Indy, Idris star in pulse-pounding weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

One of cinema’s most iconic action characters – Indiana Jones – rides off into the sunset this week, but does his final gallop match his formidable talents? We have thoughts on that. Also in theaters this week comes one of 2023’s best documentaries, while Netflix delivers one of the best animated features of the year.Other excellent streaming options abound, including Idris Elba taking on hijackers and a thoughtful documentary on the writing of a new American anthem.And of you’re in the mood for an addictive series, check out Netflix’s “Glamorous,” with Kim Cattrall.Here’s our roundup.“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”: The first 20 minutes of what’s purported to be (I’ll believe that when I see it) the final chapter in the Indy franchise are a travesty — a soulless CGI orgy that creepily de-ages Harrison Ford and reduces what should be a derring-do opening act into a jacked-up “Polar Express” experience. Afterwards, when director James Mangold and company settle do...

Detached house sells for $1.8 million in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:43 GMT

1178 Rhinecastle Way – Google Street ViewA 2,213-square-foot house built in 1971 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1100 block of Rhinecastle Way in San Jose was sold on June 6, 2023, for $1,775,000, or $802 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage. There’s also a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 9,792-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 2,204-square-foot home on the 6000 block of Paseo Pueblo Drive in San Jose sold in August 2022, for $1,620,000, a price per square foot of $735. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,153-square-foot home on Strada Almaden in San Jose sold for $1,585,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Zinfandel Way, San Jose, in June 2023, a 2,085-square-foot home was sold for $1,715,000, a price per square foot of $823. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.