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Home decor: Lessons learned from 2023, from moving concierges to second homes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

Over the last 12 months, we’ve covered a lot of home topics, from the philosophical (the meaning of home) to the practical (preventing household accidents). As I wrap up the year with this two-part retrospective, here are six of my favorite findings from the second half of 2023:In July, after nearly 30 days of non-stop travel, I rediscovered how much I love being home. Doing simple tasks, like feeding the dogs, drying the dishes and making the bed, made me almost tearful and reminded me how important small rituals are.Lesson: It’s easy to take things for granted, so I listed 21 reasons I love being home, from having my whole wardrobe available to seeing the familiar view out my windows and knowing no one else in the world has the same view.In August, lightning struck a cable line between my house and my neighbor’s, zapping both. My neighbor’s house bore the brunt. They lost their air conditioner, three TV boxes, internet, cable, water heater, and smart lighting system for an e...

Tough test: Rookie Sharks goalie to make NHL debut vs. McDavid, Oilers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood remained ill and unavailable for a second straight night Thursday when the San Jose Sharks will have rookie Magnus Chrona make his first career NHL start against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center.Blackwood flew to Los Angeles with the Sharks on Wednesday morning but felt ill, didn’t take part in the team’s morning skate, and was a scratch for San Jose’s 5-1 loss to the Kings.Chrona was recalled from the Barracuda and backed up Kaapo Kahkonen, who stopped 37 of 42 shots in what became the Sharks’ sixth straight defeat.Blackwood’s last game came on Saturday as he stopped 19 of 25 shots in a 7-4 Sharks loss to the Vancouver Canucks. For the season, Blackwood, in 23 games, is 4-14-2 with a .889 save percentage.It wasn’t immediately clear when Blackwood would be available to play again. The Sharks’ next game is Sunday in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche.Chrona, a first-year professional, made his NHL debut under trying circumstances on N...

Two youths killed in East Bay late night hit-and-run identified

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

Two young boys from Antioch killed last week in a late night hit-and-run collision were identified publicly by authorities Thursday.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Woman dies in hospital a week after being hit by car outside San Jose shopping center Crashes and Disasters | Man who consumed 12 alcoholic drinks, then killed wife in East Bay DUI crash takes plea deal, 10-year prison term Crashes and Disasters | Woman running on Oakland freeway struck and killed by pickup truck Crashes and Disasters | Fiery crash is second fatal one in Antioch in less than a week Crashes and Disasters | Redwood City man crossing San Carlos street dies after being hit by two drivers Amahje Amenike, 13, and Arsenio Rabb, 12, both died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital following a vehicle crash that happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 22. Police said two cars collided at W. 6th Street and G Street in the dow...

Testimony: Trump campaign flew fake elector ballots to DC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

By Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Jeremey Herb and Katelyn Polantz | CNNTwo days before the January 6 insurrection, the Trump campaign’s plan to use fake electors to block President-elect Joe Biden from taking office faced a potentially crippling hiccup: The fake elector certificates from two critical battleground states were stuck in the mail.So, Trump campaign operatives scrambled to fly copies of the phony certificates from Michigan and Wisconsin to the nation’s capital, relying on a haphazard chain of couriers, as well as help from two Republicans in Congress, to try to get the documents to then-Vice President Mike Pence while he presided over the Electoral College certification.The operatives even considered chartering a jet to ensure the files reached Washington, DC, in time for the January 6, 2021, proceeding, according to emails and recordings obtained by CNN.The new details provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the chaotic last-minute effort to keep Donald Trump in office....

Lee Sun-kyun is 5th Korean star to die of suspected suicide; 12 have perished in tragedies in recent years

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

As South Korean police on Thursday defended their aggressive investigation of “Parasite” star Lee Sun-kyun for alleged drug use, the country’s entertainment industry was reeling from his death, in part because he is the latest popular performer to die under tragic circumstances in recent years.Prior to Lee’s death Wednesday, 11 other prominent South Korean actors, musicians and other performers — most in their 20s and 30s — have died in suspected suicides, accidents and other incidents, one of which was a homicide and others that have been labeled “mysterious,” according to a list compiled by the Daily Mail.It’s believed that the 48-year-old Lee died by suicide, as the film and TV actor reportedly despaired over the highly publicized nature of the police investigation, which had forced him to drop out of a major film project in October and was causing serious damage to his reputation.This image released by Neon shows Sun-kyun Lee...

High surf updates: Marin County evacuations lifted, flood advisory extended

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A high surf warning is in effect today and will last through 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is warning of "very dangerous waves" up to 28 to 33 feet, with 40-foot waves possible in some locations."The ocean is NOT your friend today!" said the NWS on X, formerly Twitter. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning The weather service is advising people to stay away from rocks, jetties, piers and other waterside infrastructure. A very high swell coming from west-northwest will create hazardous beach conditions, the NWS said.West facing beaches could see breaking waves of 28 to 33 feet.The NWS advises:Stay off rocks and jettiesStay out of and away from the waterNever turn your back on the ocean!Keep pets on a leash and away from the waterFollow our live blog for the latest updates:1:26 p.m. -- Flood advisory extended to 4 p.m.A flood advisory for the Bay Area is now in effect until 4 p.m. The National We...

Good Samaritans shot at Pinole gas station, gunman found under I-80, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A man shot two good Samaritans at a Pinole gas station and tried to carjack multiple vehicles before officers found him hiding under Interstate-80, according to investigators. Demetrius Chafford, 21, of Fairfield, had been granted pre-trial release from a Solano County jail before Wednesday's melee unfolded, police said. The incident happened at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at a Chevron gas station located at 2695 Pinole Valley Road. Chafford entered a convenience store, argued with a clerk, and ripped a cash register off the front counter, the Pinole Police Department said.He then walked out of the store and attempted to carjack a vehicle at the gas station. However, the victim was able to escape. PPD said Chafford walked over to another car parked at one of the pumps, broke out the window, and stole a woman's purse from the front seat. "The owner of the purse chased after the suspect and attempted to recover her purse. The suspect and victim struggled over the bag, and the suspe...

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state.The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday night’s visit to the Dallas Cowboys.A season ago, the Lions lost to Dallas, where Campbell spent three of his 10 seasons an NFL tight end, to drop to 1-5 — and 4-18-1 since he took over as coach.Detroit is 19-7 since then, and headed to the playoffs for just the fourth time in 24 seasons. The Lions (11-4) share the best record in the NFC with San Francisco and Philadelphia.Campbell’s focus is more on the second seed than the top spot and the bye that goes with it.“We checked the box on one thing and now it’s to the next one and so at this point, now, we’re fighting for the two seed,” Campbell said. “If you’re able to get to the one, so be ...

Funcionarios de México viajarán a Washington en enero para continuar reuniones sobre inmigración

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Funcionarios del Gobierno de México visitarán Washington en enero de 2024 para reunirse con miembros del gabinete de Biden y continuar las conversaciones sobre cómo frenar la afluencia de inmigración ilegal a Estados Unidos, según informó el Consejo de Seguridad Nacional de EE.UU.La visita ocurrirá días después de que la delegación de alto nivel enviada esta semana a Ciudad de México ––en la que participaron el secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken, y el secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Alejandro Mayorkas–– lograra algunos avances en el refuerzo policial en el lado mexicano de la frontera.¿Qué acordaron México y EE.UU. en su reunión sobre migración? Cruces fronterizos, un próximo encuentro y regularización de beneficiarios de DACALa inmigración ha sido una vulnerabilidad política para el presidente Joe Biden, pues ha enfrentado duras críticas de los republicanos e incluso de algunos miembros de su propio partido por la situación en la frontera entre EE.UU. y...

No. 33 at quarterback for Ohio State, with first start coming against Missouri in Cotton Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:52:52 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown wears No. 33 in honor of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh, who finished his college career sharing MVP honors in the inaugural Cotton Bowl 87 years ago. When Brown becomes the first Buckeyes quarterback to make his first career start in a bowl, it will be in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night against ninth-ranked Missouri.“What an experience for me, and pretty cool story to go along with that,” said Brown, the 20-year-old sophomore who hasn’t been in a game since Oct. 21, but takes over after Kyle McCord left Ohio State earlier this month for Syracuse.“He’s a super bubbly, joyous guy to be around,” receiver Emeka Egbuka said. “Great personality. I love that, and I think he’s a great player.”The seventh-ranked Buckeyes (11-1) are playing for the first time since their 30-24 loss at Michigan in the regular-season finale matching undefeated teams, costing them the opportunity to play for the Big Ten ti...