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Crypto wants its shine back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

By David Yaffe-Bellany and Erin Griffith, The New York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — At a cryptocurrency conference in Denver this month, a group of singers clad in bright orange onesies took the stage to perform what one industry website later described as an anthem for the crypto faithful, a “blockchain ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’”The chorus was a list of crypto’s most notorious villains, from trash-talking entrepreneur Do Kwon to disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, punctuated by four-letter expletives.“In the next bull market, we promise not to use,” the song continued, “centralized exchanges run by these toxic dudes.”After a disastrous 2022, when a procession of prominent crypto firms imploded, the industry is angling for an audacious rebrand. Executives like Kwon and Bankman-Fried — once beloved crypto celebrities, with hundreds of thousands of devotees hanging on their every tweet — are now personae non gratae. Their former admirers argue that these crypto villains never tr...

This is the best place to get a burrito in California, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

Whether you prefer a traditional burrito filled with rice, beans and cheese or prefer a unique creation, such as a lobster sushi burrito, there is no wrong way to enjoy the famous dish.In honor of National Burrito Day on April 6, Yelp released its ranking of the “best” places to get a burrito in each state. For Californians looking to try the “best” burrito in the Golden State, Curbgrill in Burbank is the place to go. 3 California taco restaurants named best in the country, according to Yelp The popular food truck is famous for its breakfast burrito but also serves other food items such as breakfast croissants, quesadillas and bowls. Customers have also raved about their smash burgers.“The food was amazing and customer service was beyond great,” one customer shared on Yelp. “We got the breakfast bowl, smash burger and breakfast quesadilla and they were all mouthwatering.” California restaurant considered the ‘best’ place to get hot chocolate “I would highly recommend the restaur...

Protests fill Kenyan capital as officials crack down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

By Evelyne Musambi | Associated PressNAIROBI, Kenya — At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested and then released for participating in protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in which opposition supporters demanded the resignation of President William Ruto.Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined thousands of demonstrators and announced weekly demonstrations until the president resigns or the cost of living goes down.Odinga’s convoy of dozens of cars drove around the city after being blocked from accessing the central business district.He made public addresses on several stops and his motorcade was teargassed several times by police. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police.Odinga asserted that his car was shot at by the police and his party spokesperson shared a photo of a shattered windscreen online.Police did not respond to a request from The Associated Press to comment on the shooting claims.The legislators arrested have bee...

No perp walk for Trump expected in NYC, police sources say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

By Rocco Parascandola and Elizabeth Keogh | Police Bureau Chief and New York Daily NewsIf former President Donald Trump is indicted in New York City, he won’t undergo an infamous perp walk, police sources told the Daily News.Unlike most high-profile arrests in the city, if charges are brought against Trump and he surrenders, he and his attorneys will be allowed to meet Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg at the prosecutor’s downtown office to have his mugshot taken, cop sources said Monday.Bragg is believed to be eyeing felony charges against Trump for reimbursing his former personal attorney Michael Cohen for a $130,000 hush payment to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election.Cohen has testified he paid off Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal to keep quiet about sexual encounters they said they had with Trump in 2006. The ex-president has denied the claims.No charges have been filed against Trump, and a grand jury will vote whether or not to indict him.Over t...

Subway’s $15 Footlong Pass goes on sale early Tuesday. Potential savings? $150

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

Last year, Subway introduced a new subscription program called the Footlong Pass that offered a 50% discount on a footlong sandwich every day for a month — for an estimated savings of $150.The 10,000 available passes sold out in less than six hours.This time there are 250,000 passes up for grabs. Even with that number available, “we expect them to go very quickly,” said Barb Millette, Senior Director of Loyalty & Gift Cards at Subway, in a press release.Here’s how it works: Members of Subway’s rewards program, MyWay, may buy a pass for $15 each at 5 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, March 21, at the special website, www.subwayfootlongpass.com, or the main site, www.subway.com or the app. Those who are successful may order a footlong sandwich every day in April for half price. Subway estimates the savings at $150 if used every day.According to the fine print, the offer is limited to one pass per person, and the pass is non-transferable. Customer...

Warriors notebook: Jonathan Kuminga feels empowered by vets’ support

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

HOUSTON — Jonathan Kuminga doesn’t need any help in the confidence department, but the 20-year-old still finds comfort in knowing that he has his teammates in his corner. Whether it be Andre Iguodala pulling him aside during timeouts to point out something he saw that Kuminga didn’t or Draymond Green patting Kuminga on the back when he makes a mistake, the 20-year-old feels empowered by the veterans on his team to play freely and aggressively.“Just knowing that not just the coaches but your teammates got your back, I think that’s super important,” Kuminga said Monday after shootaround. The veterans “hype you up if you do something wrong and keep telling you, ‘Don’t worry about it, just next play.’ And that’s super important to have around.”Their support has helped Kuminga become a bright spot in what has otherwise been an underwhelming season for Golden State. Kuminga has established his spot in the WarriorsR...

'Perfect storm' led to bizarre Baby Brandon kidnapping in San Jose, defense says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Jose Portillo fell in love and began dating his first girlfriend when she asked him to commit an unthinkable crime: kidnap a stranger's 3-month-old baby, his defense attorney said Monday. Portillo, 28, met and fell in love with a manipulative older woman, Yesenia Ramirez, not long after he moved to San Jose. Ramirez, 43, already had an estranged husband and a boyfriend, but she convinced Portillo that she loved him too, and he should help her kidnap Baby Brandon from his grandmother's home. On Monday, a Santa Clara County judge sentenced Portillo to serve five years in prison for snatching the baby on April 25, 2022, and Ramirez to serve more than 13 years for masterminding the bizarre plot. Baby Brandon showed up for his kidnappers' preliminary hearing on Aug. 2, 2022. (KRON4 image) A love triangle between Portillo, Ramirez, and Ramirez's boyfriend was detailed as the motives behind a crime that shocked their community and set off a frantic search for the...

Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It’s not who most people expected it to be. Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. That leaves utility infielder Orlando Arcia as the likely replacement for Swanson, who left the Braves in free agency during the offseason for a $177 million, seven-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta announced the moves involving Grissom and Shewmake after a 6-5 exhibition win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Grissom, who had been widely anticipated to be Swanson’s successor, went 3 for 4 in the game with an RBI and run scored, raising his batting average to .371 in 12 games this spring. Arcia appeared in only one game at shortstop for the Braves last season, when he made 43 starts at second base and hit .244 in 67 games overall. He hasn’t been a primary shortstop since starting 59 games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season for ...

Smith scores 16, Radford defeats San Jose State 67-57 in CBI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — DaQuan Smith had 16 points and Radford beat San Jose State 67-57 in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals on Monday night.Smith added six rebounds for the Highlanders (21-14). Kenyon Giles shot 5 for 9, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 11 points. Shaquan Jules finished 5 of 5 from the floor to finish with 10 points.Omari Moore finished with 17 points and five assists for the Spartans (21-14). Tibet Gorener added 11 points for San Jose State. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Analysis: Should a Tragically Hip song have been played at a Pierre Poilievre event?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

By: Robbie MacKay, Queen’s University, Ontario and Lisa Macklem, Western UniversityPaul Langlois, a guitarist for Canada’s The Tragically Hip, was more than unhappy when recently alerted via Twitter that his band’s music was heard at a Conservative campaign event with Pierre Poilievre, and in a series of tweets he resolved to stop it.However, shortly after Langlois’s tweet, the band issued a statement clarifying that the venue in question was licensed by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), a Canadian performance rights organization.The statement noted it meant “the venue pays a fee to ensure artists and musicians are compensated appropriately when music is played on site. As such, specific permissions were not required in this case.”The statement also said:“It is (and has always been) our expectation that brands, political parties or public figures wishing to use our music for a campaign first seek our approval.”There is a distinction betw...