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CNN CEO and chairman Chris Licht steps down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

After a tumultuous 13-month tenure, Chris Licht is out at CNN. The news was announced to employees on Wednesday morning at the start of the network's daily editorial call according to the news outlet. “I met with Chris and he will be leaving CNN,” David Zaslav, the chief executive of parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, revealed to employees. Zaslav appointed a four-person leadership team to lead the network in the interim.The CEO and chairman's exit comes after The Atlantic wrote a scathing piece slamming Licht's leadership. Following the piece, Licht said on an editorial conference call that he was sorry that his role in the news cycle overshadowed the work of CNN's journalists, according to a transcript of the call. He described it as a humbling experience.Licht said he would work to win their trust, “because you deserve a leader who will be in the trenches, fighting to ensure CNN remains the world's most trusted name in news.”“CNN is not about me,” he said. “I should not be in...

Here's what new in iOS 17 but not every iPhone will get it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference wasn't only about a virtual reality headset. The Cupertino tech giant also showed off new features coming soon to their products including the iPhone, Apple Watch and more.iOS 17 is expected to arrive in the fall and it's focused on making the iPhone more personalized and even easier to communicate.For starters, you'll be able to create a customized "Contact Poster." This is basically a personalized contact card that will be shown on the lock screen when you call someone else's phone. Think of it as an expanded version of the little profile picture and name that you can see when someone sends you an iMessage.A new AirDrop feature called NameDrop will make exchanging phone numbers and contact information easier. All you have to do is bring an iPhone or Apple Watch near someone else's and you can swap info. It's reminiscent of an app called Bump which was popular back when the iPhone first launched.Live Voicemail is a new feature that will help...

Anaheim homeowner wounded in armed home invasion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

A homeowner was attacked and hurt during a home invasion armed robbery in Anaheim Tuesday night.The attack was reported at about 10:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Wright Circle, according to the Anaheim Police Department.The robbers had fled by the time officers arrived, but the homeowner was treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.It remains unclear if anything was stolen and, if so, what was taken.Police are looking for two or three suspects, at least one of whom was armed. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900.Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.

The Power of Timing: When to Take CBD for Optimal Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

The wellness industry is witnessing a surge of interest in natural products, and cannabidiol (CBD) oil stands at the front of the pack. Derived from the hemp plant, CBD has made a significant mark on the wellness industry, offering a potential natural approach to maintaining overall health and well-being.One question that often comes up for new users is, “when is the best time to take CBD?” Let’s take a closer look at what the best time of day to take CBD could be for you and why.Understanding CBD and Its Potential BenefitsCBD is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants. Unlike delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has psychoactive properties and is commonly associated with marijuana, CBD doesn’t produce a “high.” With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD has become legal across the U.S., paving the way for a more exploration of its possible benefits.Some potential benefits of CBD oil could include promoting a sense of ...

Francis Mercier Prepares for Sound

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

Francis Mercier Prepares for Sound: NY based, Haitian producer/DJ Francis Mercier plays a headline show at Sound Nightclub on Friday, having recently performed both weekends of Coachella. It’s fair to say this has been a good year so far for the artist.Mercier started DJing during his freshman year in college after his friends took him to a Tiesto & Armin van Buuren show.“After hearing them play, I fell in love with electronic music and wanted to play on a stage like that one day,” he says. “During my latter years of college, I began DJing in New York which is when things began to get serious for me.”He describes his sound today as, “culturally and ethnically rich sound that comprises deep, melodic, and worldly elements.” Meanwhile, he feels that the current state of electronic music is “leaning towards mainstream adoption of underground music.”“The genres that I especially love – Afro/Ethnic/Middle Eastern house ...

San Francisco homicide: Man shot in Lower Haight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot Monday evening in the Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco, police said.The shooting was reported at 7:08 p.m. at Rose and Webster streets. Before officers arrived, the victim was driven to a hospital, where he died, police said.No other details were released; no arrest had been made as of Tuesday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Human remains found in 45 bags are missing call center staff, Mexico confirms Crime and Public Safety | Man accused of killing California cop 40 years ago goes on trial again Crime and Public Safety | Son, father charged in Oakland killing of suspected truck thief Crime and Public Safety | Two convicted of murdering East Bay restaurant owner during attempted purse snatching Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot in East Oakland

Steve Mariucci weighs in on Brock Purdy, 49ers’ quarterback roulette

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

LOS GATOS — Steve Mariucci’s analysis on the 49ers’ quarterback predicament? Options abound, starting with Brock Purdy.‘If everyone were healthy, and I hope that it will be that way soon, then to me, it’s Brock Purdy’s job,” said Mariucci, an NFL Network analyst who served as the 49ers’ coach from 1997-2002.This offseason’s No. 1 question, unanswerable for now, is precisely when Purdy will be healthy, after March 10 surgery to repair his elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament that got torn in the NFC Championship Game loss at Philadelphia.So, as a coach, when do you make that call?“I would wait until he shows that he’s healthy,” Mariucci said Tuesday, at his 25th annual charity bocce tournament at Campo di Bocce.“You’ve gotta watch practice,” Mariucci added. “You gotta gauge his pain threshold. You gotta gauge his accuracy and arm strength on the practice field. You gotta evaluate that arm.”The 49er...

More scam calls and one reader’s way of handling them: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

Q: Like many other people, I am irritated with multiple unwanted calls about auto and other warranties, even after multiple attempts to place myself on the Do Not Call List. I take a page out of Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy show. I choose prompt #1 to speak to a representative. When the person answers the call, I ask for their home phone # so I can call them multiple times a day. I ask when they eat dinner and go to sleep. I explain that it seems like those would be great times to call them.They usually hang up. A few get upset. I know it does not stop the next call to my phone, but I tie up their phone lines for a few minutes and it gives me a little smile.Tim Pasqua, MilpitasA: Scam calls are very frustrating. Ignore them.Q: I vehemently disagree with recent comments regarding closure of the downtown ramp to Highway 17 to avoid congestion in Los Gatos. As a tax-paying Los Gatos resident who lives on Black Road, my family and I rely on that ramp to get into town and home every day...

California puts a price on slavery’s legacy and draws a blueprint for reparations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

By Karen Breslau | BloombergThe numbers are striking in their precision. The statistical value of each year of human life, accounting for racial differences in life expectancy: $13,619. Wealth missing due to lower rates of Black home ownership: $148,099. Average devaluation of Black-owned businesses: $77,000. Each year of disproportionate incarceration factored by race, combining lost wages and freedom: $159,792.These calculations by California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, buried in the nearly 500-page draft of a report that will go to the state legislature in late June, belie the complexity and raw emotion underlying the first state-level effort to provide compensation for the legacy of slavery and discrimination in the US. By even considering reparations for harms that have compounded for centuries, California is transforming what has been a largely theoretical concept into a detailed model that may be adopted elsewhere as others al...

Juvenile dies in fatal pedestrian collision in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:09 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A juvenile is dead following a fatal collision early Wednesday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Fremont deaths of woman, 2 children ruled murder-suicide: police Just before 1 a.m., a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred in the 2400 block of Rinconada Drive. The area was partially closed for several hours during the investigation, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This incident marks the city's 19th fatal collision and 12th pedestrian death of the year.