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Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu rushed to hospital, but said to be in 'good condition'

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to a hospital on Saturday, but was in “good condition” as he underwent a medical evaluation, his office said.The Israeli leader's office said he was being treated at Israel's Sheba Hospital, near the coastal city of Tel Aviv, but gave no further details.Walla, a leading Israeli news site, quoted an unnamed official close to Netanyahu as saying he had fainted at home but was fully conscious at the hospital. Haaretz, another news site, quoted hospital officials as saying Netanyahu was conscious and walking on his own. The reports could not immediately be confirmed.Netanyahu, 73, is Israel's longest serving leader. He has served multiple terms stretching over 15 years in office. His current far-right government, a collection of religious and ultranationalist parties, took office last December.Netanyahu is said to be in generally good health, though he was briefly hospitalized last October after feeling unwell during ...

Here's what we know about the inside of Sphere in Las Vegas

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Sphere's Las Vegas debut has created a buzz in like none other. And that's just the outside.The Fourth of July brought a spectacular display rivaling fireworks on the Vegas Strip, and people were mesmerized by the color, the motion, and the variety. Everything about the images that night and what followed as Sphere dazzled Las Vegas is a build-up to the Sept. 29 event when "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere" takes the venue to new heights. That's the first of 25 sold-out performances extending into December.You can almost hear Bono now, singing, "I'm ready for the shuffle, ready for the deal, ready to let go of the steering wheel" in the album's first track, "Zoo Station" … but what will it look like?This render of an underwater scene in a completed Sphere shows what the venue could look like upon completion. (Photo provided by Sphere Entertainment)Our only hint comes from material that's nearly a year-and-a-half old now:"The massive interior LED display plan...

Movie and TV stars join picket lines across Hollywood, New York

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades.A day after the dispute brought production to a standstill across the entertainment industry, Sudeikis was among the picketers outside NBC in New York pressing for progress following the breakdown of contract talks with studios and streaming services. Dawson, star of the film “Rent” and the “Star Wars” TV series “Ahsoka,” joined picketers outside Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California. Actors union votes to strike, shutting down production of major films “Lord of the Rings” star Sean Astin marched with chanting protesters outside Netflix's offices in Hollywood. Also present at Netflix were “Titanic” and “Unforgiven” actor Frances Fisher and “The Nanny” star Fran Drescher, who is president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation...

1 dead in Round Rock after vehicle hit person

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — One person is dead after a vehicle hit them on Interstate 35 in Round Rock late Friday, according to police. Round Rock Police Department said officers responded to a "welfare concern" call just before 10 p.m. Friday. Officers found a body on the shoulder of the road on I-35 near Old Settlers Boulevard. Police identified the person as 31-year-old Jennifer Wingard of Round Rock. RRPD said Wingard had injuries "consistent with being struck by a vehicle."Police said the driver who struck the person is cooperating with the investigation. RRPD said the investigation is ongoing. Police said anyone with information should contact [email protected].

Police investigating shooting in Troy

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the area of 2nd Street and Van Buren Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 15 at 10:30 a.m., police responded to a call reporting a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a man with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim's injuries are reportedly non-life threatening. According to police, a preliminary investigation yielded that the incident involved a dispute between the victim and the suspect, before the suspect fled the scene. Troy man arrested in connection to stolen vehicle No description of the suspect is available at this time. The shooting remains under active investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Troy Police at (518)270-4421.

250 compete at USA Powerlifting Northeast Regional Competition in Albany

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Saturday and Sunday, 250 powerlifting athletes will compete at the USA Powerlifting Northeast Regional Competition for the chance to win regional titles and get the opportunity to qualify for the national competition.Morgan Wilderman is among many who are competing for the first time. She entered the competition because she wanted the opportunity to challenge herself.“It’s been only one year, but it’s been an incredible year, but it’s been an incredible experience,” she said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! For youth competitor Emma Mancine, she said just being a part of the powerlifting community kept her returning for the last four years.“It’s incredible,” Mancine said. “I like just walking around and seeing all the powerlifters going around. And I see some at national events too. That’s pretty incredible.”Competitors will demonstrate mastery in the squat, bench press, and deadlift disciplines. ...

Calpine unveils pilot project to produce cleaner electricity, capture harmful emissions

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

For millions of years the Earth has absorbed excess carbon dioxide through its forests, oceans and rivers — that is until human activities threw that natural cycle out of balance.Scientists have long worked to tip the scales back and slow the warming of the planet, but now with government grants, goals and tax incentives, some of the nation’s largest energy producers are also looking at ways to capture harmful carbon and safely store it far below the planet’s surface before it ever gets into the atmosphere.One such test project is happening now at Calpine’s Los Medanos Energy Center in the East Bay. On Friday, Calpine, which bills itself as the nation’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, unveiled its first-ever carbon capture demonstration pilot at its Pittsburg facility that will test new technology that could capture nearly all of its carbon emissions.“Today is representative of the environmental progress that’s always been a part of ...

‘I’m already good at racial profiling’: New batch of Antioch cops’ texts show how much racism and policing intertwined

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

ANTIOCH — The latest batch of text messages by Antioch police officers to go public leaves little doubt about how much their self-professed racism seeped into their day-to-day law enforcement work, further underscoring just how damaging to the justice system this widening scandal has become.A new document containing 128 pages of offensive communications between officers, filed in court Friday, contains racism, homophobia and anti-Semitism, between officers exchanging words not after their shifts, but during the course of their jobs.The messages make it clear officers factored in residents’ race while on patrol. They discuss targeting Black and Latino people, make light of a Black man being fatally shot hours earlier, call a Middle Eastern man a “terrorist” just minutes after arresting him and refer to their own police chief, who is Black, as a “gorilla.”“I’m already good at racial profiling,” Officer Eric Rombough texted Officer Jonath...

San Jose: One dead in Highway 87 collision

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

SAN JOSE — At least one person died early Saturday in a collision on Highway 87, authorities said.Around 4:50 a.m., at least two vehicles collided on southbound 87 near the connector to Interstate 280, just south of downtown San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.The crash blocked all lanes of travel, and southbound traffic on Highway 87 was diverted onto northbound 280. At 7:15 a.m., the vehicles involved were still being towed off the roadway, according to CHP.The name of the person who died has not yet been released by law enforcement, and the condition of the other drivers and passengers involved remains unknown.This is a developing story, check back for updates.

Bay Area heat wave: Here's how hot it's expected to get today

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:52:28 GMT

(KRON) -- Saturday will be the hottest day this weekend for the Bay Area. KRON4 Meteorologist Dave Spahr discusses how hot temperatures will get today. Watch his report in the video player above. These Bay Area cities could hit 100 degrees this weekend An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most parts of the Bay Area this weekend. The hottest areas will be in Contra Costa and Solano Counties as temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees. San Francisco will reach 75 degrees today with the South Bay heading into the 90s. San Jose will have temperatures at 92 degrees with Morgan Hill reaching just over 100 degrees.The East Bay shoreline will be in the upper 80s. Concord, Walnut Creek and Danville will have highs in the 100s. Tonight the bay will cool down, with some inland areas settling in the lower 70s by dawn tomorrow, KRON4's Dave Spahr said. Stick with KRON4 for weather coverage this weekend.