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Here’s how you can see South America by sea

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Climbing the 222 steps to reach Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer may bring greater physical reward to the able-bodied who bypass the elevator or escalator. But no matter how one gets to the peak of Mount Corcovado, be they Christian or not, a spiritual reward awaits visitors at the pedestal of the religious and cultural symbol of Brazil, if not all of South America.It isn’t just the towering depiction of Jesus that brings awe to those who reach the world-famous, 98-foot-high statue. The landmark’s width and representation also make it so affecting; Cristo Redentor, using the native Portuguese name, has open arms that span 92 feet. These outstretched appendages, whether interpreted as a welcoming gesture or the redemption of mankind at the crucifixion, add to the statue’s allure and, based on the nonstop crowd of people imitating the Beloved Son’s pose in group shots and selfies, its Instagramability.Overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer is the religious and cult...

Suspects, victim in Pleasanton Home Depot shooting identified

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KRON) -- Two people are in jail Wednesday morning accused of murder, robbery, child endangerment and conspiracy after shooting and killing an employee at a Pleasanton Home Depot.Pleasanton police identified the victim as 26-year-old Tri-Valley resident Blake Mohs, a loss prevention employee at the store. Police said he was well-known within law enforcement as the reporting party on any incidents at the store. "I am devastated by the loss of Blake Mohs in yesterday’s senseless shooting. Through his service to Tri-Valley organizations, Blake was a model for others. To have a life cut short is heartbreaking and infuriating. I’m joined by the City Council in offering our deepest condolences to Blake’s family, friends, loved ones, and to everyone impacted by this tragedy,” said Mayor Karla Brown.Police were called to the Home Depot, located at 6000 Johnson Drive, at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found one victim bleeding inside the store. Police said suspe...

Suspect in San Jose robberies targeting AAPI community charged with hate crimes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspect in a series of strong-armed robberies targeting the AAPI community in North San Jose has been arrested, according to the San Jose Police Department. An investigation into the string of robberies which occurred between April and August of 2022 was led by detectives from the San Jose PD Robbery Unit. Rev. Al Sharpton calls for DOJ to protect Antioch mayor In the crimes, which police said "displayed a pattern of targeting" AAPI individuals, the suspect would forcefully remove jewelry from victims' necks. Through a coordinated effort involving several Santa Clara County agencies, the suspect was identified as Lathan Johnson, 38, of East Palo Alto.An arrest warrant was obtained by SJPD Robbery Detectives and Johnson was arrested in coordination with the Santa Clara Police Department. An investigation revealed the suspect was responsible for a number of robberies across Santa Clara County.In addition to being charged for 14 robberies, Johnson was charged with 14 hate...

SF Supes urge governor to prioritize Bay Area public transit funding

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to provide more funding to Bay Area public transportation systems. Authored by Supervisor Dean Preston, the resolution comes as Newsom revises his January state budget before its May deadline. The drafted budget listed a $2 billion cut to public transportation funding and no operations funding for struggling transit agencies. Before it was passed, Preston hosted a rally on the steps of City Hall, which drew in transit advocates and leaders from BART, Muni and Caltrain, among others. San Francisco will pay police officers highest entry-level salary in Bay Area "We can't afford to lose public transit. Hundreds of thousands of people rely on Muni every single day to get to their jobs, to school, to the grocery store, and to the senior center," said Jeff Tumlin, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency director of transportation. "If we care about equity, if we care about t...

4/20 events Bay Area: Where to celebrate the high holiday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

(KRON) -- While the origins of 4/20 have been contested, one theory is that it started right here in the Bay Area when a group of high school students in San Rafael would gather to smoke together at 4:20 p.m. For this, among others, reasons, 4/20 remains close to many Bay Area locals' hearts.If you're looking to celebrate, here are some events around San Francisco.Hippie HillFirst mention goes to the annual Hippie Hill celebration at Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Festivities kick off on Thursday at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. and are completely free.This year's event will feature live music, on-site cannabis dispensaries and food and beverages.Patrons can enter on John F Kennedy Drive and Kezar Drive or Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Bowling Green Drive and Kezar Drive.See the full schedule online.Keep the party going at the Midway with the "Official Hippie Hill After Party" featuring DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, Talib Kweli DJ Set and DJ Shortkut. Doors open at 8 p....

‘Tennessee three’ to visit Biden at White House next week

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month’s school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday.Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit on Wednesday. She said Biden was “proud” and “appreciative” to see the three state representatives calling for stronger gun restrictions, particularly a ban on so-called assault weapons.The president spoke with the lawmakers to thank them “for speaking out and for standing their ground, and being very clear about what’s needed to protect their communities,” Jean-Pierre said. The expulsion votes added a level of political drama and controversy to the violence at The Covenant School, where three children and three adults were killed.Two of the lawmakers — Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones, both Black — were expelled by the Republican-controlled legislature. The third, Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is ...

La “interseccionalidad” se volvió un tema candente en los últimos años. Esto es lo que significa

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

(CNN) — Interseccionalidad. Feminismo interseccional. Son frases que quizá hayas oído en las noticias o en boca de los políticos de tu localidad.Aunque estos términos son más habituales en los últimos años, “interseccionalidad” fue acuñado por primera vez hace más de 30 años por la jurista Kimberlé Crenshaw, como un concepto relativamente oscuro que analizaba cómo la opresión de las mujeres negras estaba siendo pasada por alto a los ojos de la ley.Pero el propio término se convirtió en un reclamo verbal. Al igual que frases como “teoría crítica de la raza” y “diversidad, equidad e inclusión”, la interseccionalidad se ha interpretado a veces fuera de su definición original y se ha convertido en un tema de debate político.Esto es lo que debes saber sobre la interseccionalidad: qué significa exactamente y por qué es importante.¿Qué es y qué no es la teoría crítica de la raza?¿Qué es la interseccionalidad?Según Crenshaw, la interseccionalidad es...

Are Brazilians Hispanic? Many say ‘yes,’ report says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

A coding error in an annual survey by the U.S. Census Bureau has offered unprecedented insight into how large numbers of Brazilians in the U.S. identify as Hispanic.An analysis by Pew Research Center shows that the coding mistake revealed at least 416,000 Brazilians, or more than two-thirds of Brazilians in the U.S., identifying as Hispanic in the 2020 American Community Survey. By comparison, only 14,000 Brazilians identified that way in 2019, and only 16,000 Brazilians did so in 2021 — years when the coding error wasn’t made.Since 2000, the Census Bureau hasn’t classified Brazilians and other people from non-Spanish speaking countries in Latin America and the Caribbean as Hispanic because of federal government definitions that were last revised in 1997 but are being reconsidered for an update next year. Because of this, if someone marks that they are Hispanic but Brazilian on the survey, they are recoded as “not Hispanic” when the numbers are crunched.In 2020, however,...

Roy Rosselló, exintegrante de Menudo, dice que el padre de los hermanos Menéndez abusó sexualmente de él

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

(CNN Español) — Roy Rosselló, exintegrante del grupo Menudo y que actualmente tiene 51 años, dice en el avance de una docuserie que se transmitirá el próximo mes en Estados Unidos a través de Peacock, que el padre de los hermanos Menéndez abusó sexualmente de él.Rosselló afirma que José Menéndez, asesinado en agosto de 1989 junto a su esposa por sus hijos Lyle y Erik Menéndez, abusó de él sexualmente cuando era adolescente. La supuesta agresión se da a conocer en el adelanto de un documental llamado “Menéndez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed” de la plataforma Peacock que se estrena el 2 de mayo. CNN está tratando de obtener una reacción de Roy Rosselló.“Este es el hombre que me violó”, cuenta Roselló en el programa, apuntando a una foto de José Menéndez. “Ese es el pederasta”, dice, agregando que a esa edad él tenía 14 años, y que José Menéndez, quien era un exitoso empresario, también lo drogó.Lyle Menéndez, de 55 años, y Erik Menéndez, de 50, están encarcelados desde julio de 1996, d...

Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:24:57 GMT

Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.orgQuestions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to 919-510-8937, 202-641-9660, 410-837-8315, 804-643-6646 or [email protected]. Mid-South Assistant News Director Jonathan Drew can be reached at 919-510-8937 or [email protected] access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at [email protected] or 877-836-9477.This information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Coverage Plan will keep you up to date. All times are Eastern unless specified otherwise.SOUTH CAROLINAXGR-LETHAL INJECTION-SOUTH CAROLINAThe South Carolina Hou...