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CEO Chris Licht to leave CNN

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

(The Hill) -- Chris Licht, the embattled CEO of CNN, plans to step down as the company’s top executive after just one year on the job, bringing an end to his tumultuous tenure as the cable news network's chief executive.The news was announced to staffers on the network’s Wednesday morning editorial call, a source told The Hill, after multiple reports surfaced early in the day that Licht was leaving.David Zaslav, president and CEO of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, joined the call and said he has "great respect for Chris, personally and professionally.”“The job of leading CNN was never going to be easy, especially at a time of huge disruption and transformation, and he has poured his heart and soul into it," Zaslav said. "While we know we have work to do as we look to identify a new leader, we have absolute confidence in the team we have in place and will continue to fight for CNN and its world-class journalism.” Biden names two Louisiana judicial nominee picks An in...

Protesters brawl as California school district decides to recognize Pride Month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) - At least three people were arrested after fights broke out amid a school district meeting on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ studies in Glendale, California, on Tuesday.Large barricades set up by Glendale Police to control crowds were seen containing hundreds of demonstrators outside of the Glendale Unified School District headquarters.A dispersal order was issued around 6:15 p.m. as police were heard using a loudspeaker to order the crowds’ removal, declaring an unlawful assembly. A large barricade was placed in the middle of the parking lot, separating the two contentious groups.Conservative groups andLGBTQ+ rights supporters protest as police try to maintain order outside the Glendale Unified School District offices in Glendale, Calif., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Several hundred people gathered in the parking lot of the district headquarters, split between those who support or oppose teaching about exposing youngsters to LGBTQ+ issues in schools. (Keith Birmingham/T...

FBI warns of 'deepfakes' in sextortion schemes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

(The Hill) - The FBI is warning the public about the use of “deepfakes” to harass or blackmail targets with fake sexually explicit photos or videos of them. The agency said in a statement on Monday that technological advancements have continuously improved the quality, customizability and accessibility of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and victims have reported that their photos or videos have been altered to turn into sexual content. The FBI said malicious actors usually take content from someone’s social media account, the internet and the victim themself to create the content that is explicit and appears to resemble them. The content is then circulated on social media, online forums or pornographic websites. Those who create the content and target victims are usually motivated by wanting to obtain additional content, financial benefit or the ability to harass others, according to the agency. The FBI said it has observed an increase in the number...

Dean's Home Video: 'Never Have I Ever,' 'The Crowded Room,' & more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

CHICAGO — It's the final season of a hit high school comedy on Netflix along with the debut of a psychological thriller on Apple TV+.There's even the story of a certain kind of chips and a documentary of one of the most famous figures of the last 50 years coming out this week. Dean Richards featured those along with other streaming releases this week on "Dean's Home Video" on the WGN Morning News on Wednesday.He featured "Never Have I Ever," "The Crowded Room," along with season 2 of "Joe Pickett," "Avatar: The Way of Water," "Arnold," and more.You can watch this edition of "Dean's Home Video" from June 7's show in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Two victims killed in graduation mass shooting identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causing hundreds of attendees to flee in panic, weep and clutch their children, authorities and witnesses said.The two people killed in the shooting were 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his father, 36-year-old Renzo Smith, according to a family representative.Shawn Jackson (Family photo)Renzo Smith and Shawn Jackson (Family photo)Shawn Jackson (Family photo)A 19-year-old suspect tried to escape on foot but was arrested and will be charged with two counts of second-degree murder, Interim Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said during a nighttime news conference, during which he confirmed the two fatalities.Five others were wounded by the gunfire outside the state capital's city-owned Altria Theater, which is across the street from a large, grassy park and in the middle of the Virginia Commonwe...

Austin Police identify driver killed in single-vehicle crash late May

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has identified the person killed in a single-vehicle crash on Research Boulevard late last month. The crash happened Friday, May 26 shortly after 11:12 p.m. in the 8900 block of Research Boulevard, near Metric Boulevard. PREVIOUS: Car crash into pole leaves 1 dead in north Austin According to APD, Derek Washington, 36, was driving a sedan northbound when he lost control and crashed into a telephone pole. Washington died at the scene. This incident is being investigated as Austin's 40th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 40 fatalities for the year. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

From swords to fishing lures to ‘sprinklers,’ MLB celebrations have become full-scale productions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

By WILL GRAVES (AP Sports Writer)PITTSBURGH (AP) — There are very few things that make Scott Bonnett panic.Spending the last 15 years making sure the Pittsburgh Pirates have whatever they need whenever they need it has taught the longtime equipment manager the importance of being prepared for anything.Well, almost anything.Bonnett found himself in the dugout in Seattle late last month watching Andrew McCutchen round third following a leadoff home run against the Mariners when joy was quickly replaced by panic. The pathologically meticulous Bonnett scanned the end of the bench looking not for a helmet or a glove or pine tar but … a rubber sword and a black suit jacket that looks like it got attacked by an overzealous tailor with an affinity for patches.Welcome to major league baseball in 2023, where an ever-increasing number of homers and big hits aren’t met with simple fist bumps or forearm bashes but a full-on production.In Pittsburgh, they swashbuckle. You know, as Pirates do. In ...

06/07/2023: More smoke, a few showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Jill Szwed.Happy Wednesday! Another thick layer of smoke seeps south around mid-day. The thickest smoke will be in central New York and the mid-Hudson Valley. The air quality will be unhealthy for most again. Limit your time outdoor, especially if you suffer from breathing and heart ailments.Temperatures stay cool under the plume of smoke and late-day clouds. A few showers are possible especially north of I-90. Shower activity will dip into the Capital Region and fizzle around midnight.A pesky coastal low wobbles back over New England. This will increase the coverage of showers locally. The week will end damp, cloudy, and cool. Highs will be stuck in the 60s, even the 50s in the higher terrain.The rounds of showers will help to knock a lot of the smoke out of the air. Air quality will improve. The weekend forecast is looking a little drier and warmer. We won't stay dry for long. A brand new system will send rounds of showers our w...

Fort Hunter fire caused by lithium-ion battery in RC car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

FORT HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Montgomery County NY Emergency Services is reporting a fire that occurred in Fort Hunter Tuesday night, which was caused by a lithium-ion battery used for an RC car. In light of the fire, the organization is releasing safety pointers when handling lithium-ion batteries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Use devices promoted by a qualified testing laboratoryCarefully read and follow instructions given by a manufacturer for specific devicesUse specific batteries designed for a specific device, do not use incompatible batteriesInsert batteries correctly into devicesCharge devices in safe locationsAvoid overchargingStore batteries at room temperatureIdentify signs of problems early, signs include a change in color, an odor, excessive heat, change in shape, leaking, or noises.When recycling lithium-ion batteries, it's best to take them to a recycling location or contact your local community for pr...

Mother rescued with daughter at Kaaterskill Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:06 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Forest Rangers responded to Kaaterskill Falls for a report of a hiker with an arm injury after falling on a streambed of rocks. A 58-year-old mother from Brazil was with her daughter at the time of the rescue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says on Wednesday, May 31, around 3 p.m., the pair was hiking down the stone staircase over the rocks to wade in the water. While returning from the trail, the mother fell on the streambed of rocks. A Forest Ranger and Windham Ambulance found the two at the lower falls and splinted the woman's arm. They were helped out to the trailhead. SP: Man crashed stolen car while impaired by drugs Hunter Ambulance and Greene County medics helped take the patient to the hospital. Resources were cleared by 7 p.m.