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‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending 4-week reign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The DC superhero film “Blue Beetle” led weekend ticket sales with a modest $25.4 million opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, dethroning “Barbie” from the top spot after a record-setting run that left movie theaters colored pink for a month. Even so, the other half of “Barbenheimer” continues to perform remarkably well for a movie so far into its run. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The “Barbie” phenomenon is far from over. Greta Gerwig’s film, which earlier this week became the highest grossing Warner Bros. release ever domestically, nearly managed to stay No. 1 again with $21.5 million in its fifth weekend. It's up to $567.3 million in North America and an eye-popping $1.28 billion globally. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” took in $10.6 million in its fifth week. With a $285.2 million domestic total, “Oppenheimer” now owns the distinction of being the biggest box-office hit never to land No. 1 at t...

Denver sets new record high with 99-degree day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

Denver set a new record-high temperature on Monday, with the mercury clocking in at 99 degrees.The scorching heat, recorded at Denver International Airport, broke the previous high of 97 degrees set in 2007, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. The high also hit 97 in 1960 and 1903.Heat records continue to fall in Denver and around the globe as the planet warms.New record high for today at Denver. #cowx pic.twitter.com/G7FFTKvMSJ— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 21, 2023

EPA settles with Suncor after finding violations during inspection following clay-link gunk spew

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement agreement with Suncor Energy after the federal agency found multiple flaws in the Commerce City refinery’s safety reporting systems during a 2020 inspection.The EPA’s inspection followed a 2019 malfunction that caused the refinery to spew ash and a clay-like gunk across the area, prompting anger in the surrounding community and attention from state lawmakers and regulators. Suncor officials apologized and offered free car washes after the mess blanketed neighborhoods.Under the settlement agreement, Suncor will pay $60,000 in civil penalties and spend $240,030 on equipment for the South Adams County Fire Department that will help firefighters respond to chemical release accidents at the refinery, according to an EPA news release.The EPA’s inspection, which took place over three days in September 2020, found Suncor failed to timely report two chemical releases and failed to report sulfuric acid in its industria...

Opinion: Refusing to teach preschool students with gay parents is cruel and evil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila’s fight to turn some preschool children away from the schools under his control has no legal basis, no moral standing, and no foundation in the teachings of Jesus Christ.Would Aquila take Jesus’ words – “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” – and add a caveat “unless they (or their parents) are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer?”The Archdiocese of Denver’s lawsuit filed against the state of Colorado is jarring. In 35 pages, the head of Colorado’s northern Catholic churches alleges that his preschools cannot teach LGBTQ children or the children of gay parents because it would violate the church’s sincerely held religious belief that homosexuality and living as transgender are sins.The dioceses responded to my question about how the school screens students for admission with a statement from Nick Reeves, counsel with the law firm Becket representing ...

Hilary drenched deserts and flooded roadways in California. Now it’s threatening Oregon and Idaho

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

By MARK J. TERRILL, JOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON (Associated Press)PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roadways as the massive system marched northward Monday, prompting flood watches and warnings in more than a half dozen states. The National Hurricane Center in Miami downgraded Hilary to a post-tropical storm Monday morning, but warned that “continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding” was expected over portions of the southwestern U.S., along with record-breaking rainfall. There was the potential of flooding in states as far north as Oregon and Idaho. Remnants of the storm were expected to linger at least through Tuesday morning.Hilary, which first slammed into Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula, causing one death and widespread flooding, was one of several potentially catastrophic natural events affe...

Here's why you may have gotten a headache during Hilary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

Prepping for a historic weather event can be stressful, time-consuming and headache-inducing... literally.If you experienced a headache while Tropical Storm Hilary made itself known in Southern California, you aren't alone. Google searches involving the terms "headache," "Hilary" and other weather-related terms, saw a spike over the weekend. Posts on social media also complained about the sudden onset of headache symptoms. So what gives?Aside from flooding roadways and knocking over trees, Hilary also wreaked havoc on some people's bodies by way of lowering the barometric, or atmospheric, pressure.Barometric pressure is, essentially, the measurement of the weight of the earth's atmosphere. Drops in atmospheric pressure are typically associated with storms, with tropical storms and hurricanes among the most noticeable; the lower the pressure, the more powerful the storm tends to be. Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary According to the Cleveland Clinic, research has shown that chan...

California is the most expensive place to own a dog, study says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

While the love and companionship of a dog is priceless, ownership is not.California, already known for its high cost of living expenses, has ranked as the most expansive place to own a dog, according to a new study from Market Watch.California dog owners pay an average of $35,452 over their dog’s lifetime, the highest of any state, researchers found. This is how much it costs to have a baby in California The high cost of owning a dog in California is primarily due to expensive pet insurance premiums, vet care and dog food, the report said.To determine the ranking, researchers calculated the average cost of owning a Labrador retriever, the most popular dog in the U.S. based on data from the American Kennel Club. Assuming that the dog lives up to 11 years, analysts found the average costs of annual fees, such as insurance, grooming, food, checkups, toys, boarding and emergency vet visits and upfront costs such as neuter procedures and vaccines. This is how much people need to ear...

Man stabbed with kitchen shears in Culver City church, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

A man was arrested by the Culver City Police Department on Sunday after officers say he exhibited some decidedly un-Christian behavior at a local church.According to police, the unidentified assailant stabbed another man with kitchen shears at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 4427 Overland Ave., police said in a news release. When officers arrived just after 8:15 p.m., the victim was bleeding at the church building entry. He was taken to a local hospital with stab wounds to his neck and back.The assailant was also located and taken into custody. The incident will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for potential charges.Police have not detailed a possible motive for the attack, and no further details were released. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Edward Baskaron at 310-253-6316 or the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.

Pedestrian Crash on West First Street Kills Man [Santa Ana, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Fatal Collision near Flower StreetSANTA ANA, CA (August 21, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a man was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on West First Street.Officers responded to the scene around 5:10 a.m., at the 900 block of West First Street near Flower Street.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound vehicle struck a male pedestrian that was attempting to cross First Street. Paramedics arrived and rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where he later died.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.At this time, police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a factor. Those with additional information about the pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department at 714-245-8223 or 714-245-8200.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased victi...

2 Dead after Motorcycle Collision on Mount Whitney Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:46 GMT

Two Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident near Garfield AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (August 21, 2023) – Thursday evening, two victims were killed in a motorcycle collision on Mount Whitney Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., just west of Garfield Avenue on August 17th.For reasons unknown, two motorcyclists were traveling in the opposite direction when they collided.Medics arrived and pronounced a 38-year-old rider from Riverside and a 43-year-old rider of a Yamaha dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identities.Following preliminary duties, police say both riders were not wearing helmets at the time. In addition, investigators say the two victims knew each other and would frequently ride together.Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a potential factor. At this time, Fresno County officials continue to investigate the fatal Mount Whitney Avenue motorcycle crash.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to ext...