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Drug overdose deaths in San Francisco rise to 473

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco's deadly fentanyl epidemic surged again last month.Four-hundred-seventy-three people died from accidental drug overdoses within the first seven months of 2023, according to new data released by the published by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In July alone, 71 overdose deaths were reported in San Francisco. The medical examiner's Forensic Laboratory Division found that the vast majority of the 473 deaths -- 385 -- were caused by fentanyl, a powerful opioid that causes its user to stop breathing. Xylazine, a newly-emerging street drug called also referred to as "Tranq" and "Zombie Drug," killed 16 people. A average of two people have died every day from drug overdoses in San Francisco this year.OCME-Overdose-Report-2023DownloadThe overdose report is based on lab results from testing conducted through August 8. The report does not include data of deaths that occurred in August. Anti-drug activist JJ Smith said he witnessed a coroner's v...

New GOP Measure Would Bar Pentagon Assistance to Pakistan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

The Department of Defense would be barred from providing assistance to Pakistan under a new amendment to the House of Representatives’ annual appropriations legislation. The measure, introduced by Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles, would cut off funds to Pakistan in the wake of an ongoing crackdown by the country’s military establishment and its civilian allies.  Related Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan The Pakistani military and its allies have imprisoned the former prime minister, Imran Khan, and have held him behind bars despite the country’s High Court recently suspending a controversial sentence that barred him from running in upcoming elections. He is being held under the country’s Official Secrets Act — which is being enforced in apparent disregard for the Pakistani Constitution after being rejected by the nation’s president. Khan is charged with mishandling a secret government cable d...

Yankees’ Steinbrenner excited about young players, says team will evaluate analytics department

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said he’s excited to see what an influx of young players will bring to the major league team over the final weeks of a lost season and also hinted that changes could be coming to how the team utilizes analytics. The Yankees plan to call up top prospects Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells on Friday when active major league rosters expand from 26 to 28, moves made as center fielder Harrison Bader was claimed off waivers by Cincinnati.The pair could make their major league debuts Friday at Houston, when the Astros are scheduled to start Justin Verlander.“We’ll learn a lot in September and we’ll learn a lot in the spring,” Steinbenner told The Associated Press as he left the Yankees’ minor league complex in Tampa on Thursday. “That’s why I didn’t want to trade these guys away at the trade deadline. We’ve traded away too many guys the last few years. So, I think it will be exciting.”The Yankees (65-69) are in danger of havin...

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says he doesn’t see how shooting could have occurred in ballpark

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is pushing back on the possibility that a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field came from a gun inside the ballpark.Two women were injured in a shooting during the team’s 12-4 loss to Oakland last week. Chicago police are investigating what happened, including whether the gun was fired inside or outside of the facility.Fred Waller, interim superintendent of Chicago Police Department, said Monday that investigators have nearly ruled out the possibility that the shots came from outside the ballpark.“I spoke with Superintendent Waller last night, and he authorized me to say that regardless of what anybody has said, up ’til now, they have not ruled out that the shots came from outside the ballpark,” Reinsdorf said Thursday in a rare media session in his office at Guaranteed Rate Field.“They’re still investigating. I don’t want to get into specific facts while they’re investigating,” Reinsdorf continued, “but weR...

Un asesino condenado “extremadamente peligroso” escapa de una prisión a las afueras de Filadelfia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

(CNN) — Un recluso considerado “extremadamente peligroso” escapó de una prisión en el condado de Chester, Pensilvania, en la mañana de este jueves, según funcionarios locales.Danelo Cavalcante, de 34 años, logro huir de la cárcel del condado de Chester alrededor de las 8:50 a.m. de este jueves, según la Oficina de la Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Chester.La prisión está a unos 50 kilómetros al oeste de Filadelfia.Condenan a Cecily Aguilar, acusada en el crimen de la soldado Vanessa Guillén, a 30 años de prisiónLa última vez que se vio a Cavalcante fue alrededor de las 9:40 a.m., cuando caminaba por una carretera en Pocopson Township, vestido con una camiseta blanca, pantalones cortos grises y zapatillas blancas.“Los detectives del condado de Chester y la policía estatal de Pensilvania realizan una búsqueda exhaustiva en todo el condado”, dijo la oficina de la fiscal del distrito en un comunicado de prensa.“Danelo Cavalcante es considerado un h...

Cleveland claims former LA pitchers Giolito, López and Moore for late playoff push

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians are hoping some Angels throwaways can get them to the postseason.Trying to chase down Minnesota in the AL Central race, Cleveland claimed starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López off waivers from Los Angeles on Thursday, acquisitions that didn’t cost the Guardians any prospects.After going 4-2 on a recent road trip, the Guardians are currently five games behind the first-place Twins with 28 games left. Cleveland will host Minnesota for a three-game series next week.By getting Giolito, Moore and López, the Guardians hope to catch the Twins, defend their division title and make the postseason. It could be a memorable final surge as manager Terry Francona has hinted he’ll retire in October.“Whether or not we can close the gap that’s in front of us, we don’t know,” said Chris Antonetti, the team’s president of baseball operations. “But we want to try.”It’s something of a reversal for the Guardians, who appea...

Oprah Winfrey y Dwayne Johnson anuncian un fondo de $10 millones para afectados en Maui

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

Oprah Winfrey y Dwayne “The Rock” Jhonson se unieron para asistir a los afectados por los incendios en Maui, Hawaii.Ambos lanzaron People’s Fund for Maui, donde el dinero en efectivo irá directo a la gente cuyas vidas han sido afectadas por los incendios.Winfrey y Johnson lanzaron la campaña donando $10 millones. Cifra de muertos aumenta a 115 mientras cientos más siguen desaparecidos tras los incendios en Hawaii Hawaii revela los nombres de las 388 personas aún desaparecidas tras los incendios forestales “Colaborando muy de cerca con una junta asesora y con el apoyo de gente reconocida en la comunidad, este fondo servirá como puente para proveer dinero directamente a familias e individuos afectados, para que puedan determinar cómo mejor usar ese dinero ellos mismos”, dijeron en un comunicado.Quienes sean mayores de 18 años, que vivan en la zona afectada y hayan sido desplazados por los incendios que arrasaron áreas de Lahaina y K...

US hits North Korean and Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to North Korea’s failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on two men and a Moscow-registered firm accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistic missile program. The action was taken a day after the White House said it had new intelligence that shows Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have swapped letters as Russia looks to North Korea to supply more munitions for the war in Ukraine.Treasury sanctioned Russia-based Jon Jin Yong and Sergei Kozlov, who it said worked together to coordinate the use of North Korean construction workers in Russia. It said they “directly supported or helped generate revenue” for North Korean organizations linked to the the development of weapons of mass destruction, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.The U.S. said Jon led a team of North Korean IT workers in Russia and worked with Russians to procure identification for the wo...

More than $30K in fines issued to Denver rental property owners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- In the eight months since Denver's rental property licensing law went into effect, the city has issued more than $30,000 in fines.In total, 167 fines have been issued: 154 of them have been $150 fines for first violations, 12 have been $500 fines for second violations, and only one fine of $999 has been for a third violation. From July: Denver rents rising faster than in other cities According to the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses, the building that reached the highest level of fine is located at 3401 N. Williams St.The first phase of the program, which went into effect this past January, requires landlords who own multiple rental units at the same address to apply for a license and undergo an inspection of the property. This costs $50 for an application fee, plus a fee of up to $500 depending on the size of the apartment complex.The second phase of the program, which begins this coming January, requires owners of houses or individual units to undergo th...

Denver weather: Labor Day rain chances to bring relief from the heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather saw another 90-degree day, making the total for the season 32 days. That's below the 30-year average of 46 days at 90 degrees or higher. There will be a few more as the transition begins into September, but there will be some relief when rain chances return, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.A hot start to September across metro DenverWeather tonight: Starry and pleasantClear skies will remain across the state through the overnight hours. It will be breezy at times with mainly southerly winds up to 15 mph. September fall 2023 events in Denver Temperatures will be pleasantly cool in the mountains with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s. It'll be warmer by comparison with lows in the 50s and 60s across the Eastern Plains and in metro Denver.Overnight lows by Friday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: More 90sFriday will start sunny across the Front Range. Clouds will increase across the mountains quickly by late mor...