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Popular night market returns to San Diego

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- There's a summertime night market coming to town that's made for foodie’s, knick-knack shoppers and those looking for some entertainment. Foodieland -- a family-friendly multi-cultural food event -- is coming to Snapdragon Stadium for one weekend only in July. Defiantly delicious: New seafood eatery opens on Oceanside Pier Event organizers say attendees can expect over 190 vendors with a variety of foods, games, and entertainment for those of all ages.Foodieland is an event series that started in Berkeley, California back in 2019. It was inspired by Asia's famous open-air night markets.Since then, organizers say this happening has gained popularity with 16 different annual events in varying cities and 880,000 yearly attendees.It's "a space to connect with family, friends and community over a unique food experience."A guest at an event hosted by Foodieland, the night market coming to San Diego County for the first time when it comes to Del Mar in May 2022. (Photo: Food...

Protests swell in Tel Aviv for 28th week as anti-government movement vows more ‘days of disruption’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters packed the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary. Protest leaders promised further “days of disruption” lie ahead.Netanyahu’s government gave initial approval to a key portion of the overhaul earlier this week, breathing new life into the grassroots movement. The bill still needs to be approved in two more votes, expected by the end of the month, before it becomes law. Saturday night protests have become a mainstay of the grassroots movement — but this week’s was larger than usual. In Tel Aviv, protesters unrolled a massive banner reading “SOS.” They threw paint powder into the sky, streaking it pink and orange. “Handmaids” — women dressed in red robes as characters from the dystopian novel and TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” — once again took to the streets. Their jarring...

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands; official says blaze ‘out of control’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said.The blaze has affected an area of about 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) and officials warned residents that the situation could worsen because a heat wave has made the terrain tinder-dry.“The fire has spread very fast,” Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo said. “The fire is out of control.” He said that some residents didn’t want to abandon their homes, and he appealed for people to be responsible and heed the calls for evacuation.Clavijo said that he was very concerned about the possibility of shifting winds at night, saying they could make the evacuation operation more dangerous. He said that 10 aircraft were battling the fire, and that water-dropping planes were expected to arrive.The wildfire and evacuations come nearly two years after a three-month volcanic...

Teen, 17, shot in arm on West Side: CPD

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 17-year-old girl was injured after a shooting that took place in the city's Garfield Park neighborhood early Saturday morning.According to police, the girl self-transported to Mount Sinai Hospital with two gunshot wounds to the right arm. Missing 16-year-old girl last seen leaving her Chicago home may need medical attention She is in fair condition. She relayed to officers that she was shot by an unidentified individual travelling in a vehicle. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Burglar lies in bed, leaves trail of blood in Memphis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Police say a man who broke into three Memphis homes in one night didn't take anything but left behind a trail of blood and some terrorized homeowners.Investigators have released surveillance pictures of the suspect they said injured himself breaking through the front window of a home in the 4300 block of Shady Grove Road on June 27. Delete these two apps that steal your photos, videos, location and more, experts warn The homeowner never saw the burglar but said he heard him leave through the same window after he threatened him with a gun and left blood throughout his house. Courtesy: Memphis Police DepartmentCourtesy: Memphis Police DepartmentAn 84-year-old woman on a nearby block said she heard someone break into her house through her living room window and found the suspect on a bed in her front bedroom.The victim was able to chase the man out of her house, but police said he also went to a home in the 200 block of South Perkins. A woman who lives ther...

How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

(The Conversation) - Martin turns off the light to fall asleep, but his mind quickly springs into action. Racing thoughts about work deadlines, his overdue car service, and his father’s recent surgery occupy his mind.As he struggles to fall asleep, the hours start to creep by. He becomes frustrated about how he will cope tomorrow. This is a pattern Martin has struggled with for many years.But what’s going on when your mind is racing at night? And how do you make it stop?It can happen to anyoneIn bed, with no other visual or sound cues to occupy the mind, many people start to have racing thoughts that keep them awake. This can happen at the start of the night, or when they awake in the night.The good news is there are effective ways to reduce these racing thoughts, and to help get some sleep. To do this, let’s take a step back and talk about insomnia.What is insomnia?If you are like Martin, you’re not alone. Right now, up to six in every ten people have regular insomnia symptoms...

People donate fans in Kaxan's honor during Family Eldercare’s 2023 Summer Fan Drive

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — During the 33rd Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive on Friday, several donations were made in honor of Kaxan, KXAN’s beloved mascot who died after a battle with brain cancer in March.Over the past decade, Kaxan served as the handsome ball of fluff that appeared alongside KXAN Senior Forecaster Jim Spencer.Family Eldercare shared someone donated money in Kaxan's honor with the message: Your legacy continues, sweet pup. Rest in power!During the fan drive, 740 fans were donated and more than $231,000 was raised.

Mrs. Texas is on a mission to end human trafficking as she competes for the national title

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — She is a wife, mother and volunteer on a mission to save those caught up in human and sex trafficking. And she's doing all of this and more, with a new crown on her head.Lynne Dowell is the new Mrs. Texas 2023. This Houston-area woman entered Texas America's Most Beautiful Pageant, and she won. Now, she's using this platform to let people know that when you get married, life is just getting started, and that includes in pageantry too. She also wanted to be an example for her daughter that any dream you set for yourself, can be achieved.CW39's Sharron Melton sat down with Mrs. Texas to talk about her pageant journey, what inspires her to volunteer and help victims and survivors of human and sex trafficking, and what messages she wants to share with all women to inspire them to live their best life!

Albany man sentenced for attempted murder

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been sentenced for attempted murder, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office. Demetries Smith, 35, faces 75 years to life in state prison. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Smith was convicted of all charges in a seven count indictment following a jury trial back in February. His charges included first-degree attempted murder, two counts of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted robbery, and three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The indictment alleged that on October 6, 2021, Smith attempted to cause the death of a victim during an attempted robbery in the area of 32 North Swan Street in Albany. Smith, along with a co-defendant, was additionally accused of attempting to cause the death of a second person on October 13, 2021 in the area of 604 Livingston Avenue. Green Island man charged with assault Smith was also accused ...

Man beaten, carjacked in violent attack near St. Louis gas station

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:47:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man is hospitalized after he was beaten and carjacked in a violent attack Friday evening near a St. Louis gas station.The attack happened around 8 p.m. Friday near the intersection of South Broadway and Osceola Street in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Police say a 61-year-old man is hospitalized after several lacerations to his head, but his exact condition was not disclosed. Mayor’s driveway: Expired plates and dealer tags The attack unfolded as the victim went to pick up his girlfriend from a gas station. Before that, three suspects had reportedly been asking his girlfriend for money, but she declined. When the victim arrived, one man snatched his car keys and attempted to get away. The victim then tackled that suspect and the two were engaged in a struggle on the ground. As that unfolded, a gun fell out of the suspect's pants, and it was retrieved by a female suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...