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Pursuit ends in fiery crash on 5 Freeway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

A chase on the southbound 5 Freeway ended in a fiery crash in Stevenson Ranch Tuesday afternoon.The chase began when California Highway Patrol officers saw a Dodge Challenger speeding on the highway around 12:30 p.m., Officer Michael Nasir told KTLA.Officers were trying to catch up to the suspect when the vehicle crashed into another car.Aerial video from Sky5 showed the aftermath of a fire as smoke billowed from burned brush and two charred vehicles.Traffic was backed up for miles as first responders dealt with the incident, the video showed.At one point all lanes of the southbound side of the highway were closed, but eventually traffic began flowing in one lane. At least one person was taken into custody, Nasir said. No further details about the incident have been released.

Disneyland reaches settlement in $5 million lawsuit filed by Magic Key holder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

Disneyland has reached a settlement with a Magic Key Holder who claimed in a class-action lawsuit that the theme park misled and deceived Magic Key holders who bought the most expensive yearly passes into thinking they would get unlimited access to the theme parks only to be unable to secure reservations for certain days.The motion for court approval of the class-action settlement is due on Aug. 31, multiple media outlets reported. Don’t buy these tickets on eBay, Disneyland says “Details about the settlement and what it means for pass holders will be announced by Aug. 31,” theme park blog Mice Chat reported. “We’re keeping an eye on it, but don’t expect to get rich on your payout.”“We are satisfied that this matter has been resolved.” a Disneyland official told KTLA. KTLA also reached out to attorneys for Nielsen but did not hear back in time for publicationThe $5 million lawsuit was filed by Jenale Nielsen of Santa Clara County in 2021 after she bought the $1,399 Dream Key, the ...

Elite athletes who have bounced back from cardiac arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

Bronny James' basketball dreams were put on hold this week, after the McDonald's All American and USC freshman collapsed on the court during practice Monday and suffered a cardiac arrest.The 18-year-old was transported to the hospital and admitted into the intensive care unit, but has since been transferred and is currently listed in stable condition, according to a statement from the James family. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly and in an unexpected way. A healthy, unaffected heart pumps about 60 to 90 beats per minute, bringing nutrition and oxygen to vital organs like the brain, liver and kidneys. Cardiac arrest is considered among the most serious emergency medical complications. The oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny committed to USC with hopes of carving out his own legacy, with a shot in the NBA a real possibility.James Sr., 38, has repeatedly said he would love to finish his career playing alongside his son, but ...

Meet Dustin Antonio Bibbs: The Award Winning Entrepreneur Behind Winners Credit Club

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

 “Most people aren’t willing to go the extra mile. I am. I will win every time because I am willing to pay, to follow the blueprint, and stay up late,” Dustin BibbsDustin Bibbs, is an award winning entrepreneur with a knack for building businesses that help others. As the founder of Elevate to Millions and Winners Credit Club, he is helping transform the lives of thousands by helping them repair their credit, build an unstoppable mindset, and teaching them the strategies needed to build six and seven-figure businesses.How It All StartedBibbs’ journey to success started in prison. “The biggest lesson I learned in prison was the value of life and the importance of living every day to the max.” In addition to this positive mindset, Bibb’s also used his time in federal prison to learn about finances, investing, and how to build a business. As soon as he was released, he immediately put into action everything he had learned. “I invested in real estate and made some money pretty fast, but...

Samantha Mitling The Rising Martial Artist Marked As The #1 Upcoming World Champion Martial Star

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

17-year-old Martial Artist Samantha Mitling becomes a warrior sensation. From Lino Lakes, Minnesota, her impressive regional and national titles showcase her viral talents and dedicated skillsets. Samantha Mitling started martial arts when she was just 5 years old and has been doing karate for over a decade & still counting. In February 2022, Samantha Mitling was rewarded with the 4th Dan black belt in Taekwondo. Samantha’s undeniable dedication to her profession is what makes her the #1 star in her field of martial arts as bo-staff fanatic, a world champion title holder.In 2021, Samantha Mitling made her performances with her notable bo-staff routine on “Game of Talents” France (Season 1). But Mitling doesn’t just keep her talents in the glamorous world of TV, she spreads it with aspiring youth & upcoming martial artists alike. “I have been teaching martial arts for over 6 years.” Samantha Mitling explains to us. For learners who aren’t able to meet her in person, Samantha ...

Daring to Dream: How Skydiving Redefined Leonardo Schober’s Filmmaking Journey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

As a Swiss Director of Photography living in Brooklyn, Leonardo Schober has always been driven by a passion for creativity and storytelling. However, it was an unexpected adventure that would elevate his craft to new heights – obtaining his skydiving license. In a candid interview, Leonardo shares how his experiences in the sky have shaped his approach to filmmaking.Embracing the Fear“For me, skydiving was more than just a thrilling experience; it was a transformative journey,” Leonardo explains. “As a filmmaker, conquering fear is crucial. The fear of failure, of not meeting expectations, or taking creative risks can be paralyzing. But skydiving taught me that embracing fear is the only way to evolve and grow as an artist.”The parallels between skydiving and filmmaking became evident as Leonardo elaborates on timing and precision. “In both worlds, timing is everything,” he remarks. “Skydiving demands flawless execution, from exiting the pla...

Yonta Taiwo: Pioneering the Future of Creative and Artist Management

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

Talented artists and creatives are masters of their craft, telling unique stories with every tool at their disposal. However, behind these masters are unseen hands, often guiding and shaping raw talent, behind the scenes before the world gets to know them. Yonta Taiwo is one such guiding force, standing tall as a beacon of innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence.A visionary in fashion and artist management, Taiwo is renowned for her phenomenal achievements in the international entertainment and fashion industries. From her humble beginnings orchestrating cover shoots with international supermodels for prestigious publications like Harper’s Bazaar, to her position as the VP of Artist Management for Simon Fuller, she has made her mark on the global stage like only a few have. With her keen eye for talent and unmatched ability to nurture it, Taiwo does more than just ride the wave of the creative space, she fearlessly navigates its dynamic currents and steers it toward unexplor...

49ers don’t expect Nick Bosa at training camp until contract extension is signed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Day 1 of 49ers training camp arrived Tuesday, and Nick Bosa did not.“I have not seen Nick. And I would expect he’s not here, to start off,” general manager John Lynch said at the team’s camp-opening news conference. “We’re working. We’re having really good communication with (his agent) Brian Ayrault.”Bosa, rather than play out his rookie contract’s fifth and final year, is poised to land the richest contract extension in 49ers history and perhaps the NFL’s largest for a non-quarterback.“The interest is mutual,” added Lynch, also noting a desire on both sides to keep negotiation details private.Bosa’s agent, Brian Ayrault, did not immediately return messages seeking comment and confirmation.Bosa will incur a $40,000 daily fine for missing camp, according to the league’s collective bargaining agreement for players on a fifth-year option from their rookie contract, under which Bosa is set to earn a $...

‘We will not be robbed’: A-list stars join rally of striking actors and writers in New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

By Jake Coyle | Associated PressNEW YORK — SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet Tuesday in Times Square in a picket sign-waving show of solidarity 12 days into the actors strike.A day after a Variety report questioned the lack of A-listers that have hit picket lines thus far, the rally Tuesday boasted more star wattage than perhaps any single strike action yet. Among those joining throngs of demonstrators were Jessica Chastain, Bryan Cranston, Brendan Fraser, Ellen Burstyn, Wendell Pierce, Steve Buscemi, Rachel Zegler, Michael Shannon, Jane Curtin, Christian Slater and Chloe Grace Moretz.Taking up a full city block, actors and representatives from the actors union took turns giving fiery speeches on a stage in the heart of Times Square while tourists gawked and passing trucks honked in support. At times, the actors took aim at the corporate lights and billboards around them, including the Walt Disney-owned ESPN and ABC studios that sat alongside the rally.“We’v...

Missing girl who bicycled away from home with her cat is found living in tent; mother’s ex arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:00 GMT

A 14-year-old Minnesota girl who was missing after bicycling away from her home with her cat spent two months living in a tent — allegedly with the aid of her mother’s former boyfriend, a criminal complaint says.Police released a surveillance video image showing the girl on a bike with a trailer. (Forest Lake police) The teen was found safe and healthy on Friday, July 21, in a wooded area in Pokegama Township, about 50 miles north of her home in the Twin Cities suburb of Forest Lake. The man was arrested and faces a felony count of deprivation of parental rights, causing a child to be a runaway.The girl left home on May 19, two weeks after her 14th bithday. She took $3,000 in cash from babysitting and her cat Cosmo in her bike trailer; she left a note saying she was going to be “traveling around the United States with her boyfriend,” her mother told the Pioneer Press in June.The mother said the girl, who is homeschooled, is “super-introverted” and didn&#...