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San Carlos beheading defendant skips court Tuesday; DA says he won’t seek mistrial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — After a courtroom scene Monday that prompted prosecutors and a judge to question a “marked change” in the defendant’s behavior, a man accused of beheading his child’s mother with a sword last year skipped out on his own trial Tuesday, prompting the defense to rest its case.Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta’s absence came just one day after a bizarre courtroom episode that unfolded when the 34-year-old defendant was cross-examined by prosecutors: He denied committing the killing and even denied recognizing a photo of the victim — 27-year-old Karina Castro — while testifying under oath. Solano then became nonresponsive for the rest of his cross-examination, prompting Judge Lisa Novak to recess court for the day.Solano is accused of the daytime killing of Castro, allegedly using a sword that he pulled from his car as the two were arguing. Authorities say Solano used the sword to hack Castro to death, cutting off one of her arms and striking her at least seven...

Photos: Fire-resistant Oakland hills mansion with a pool made from a container listed for $5M

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

A newly renovated mansion in the Oakland hills complete with an eco-conscious pool and a restored Airstream is for sale for $4.995 million.Fire-resistant Oakland hills mansion listed for $5 million (CircleVisions/Aerial Canvas). Fire-resistant Oakland hills mansion listed for $5 million (CircleVisions/Aerial Canvas). The rustic-style house has four bedrooms and six bathrooms in 4,318 square feet. It blends in natural elements of wood beams and stones, as well as fire-resistant materials.Fire-resistant Oakland hills mansion listed for $5 million (CircleVisions/Aerial Canvas). Fire-resistant Oakland hills mansion listed for $5 million (CircleVisions/Aerial Canvas). The property boasts generous amenities and sustainability. Features include a dual-person home office, a bocce ball court, an outdoor kitchen and a spa. A  20,000 Kwh solar system, Tesla Powerwalls and a pool made from a reusable shipping container are among the environmentally conscious elements. A refu...

Obama Alumni Call on Former President to “Leverage” Influence for Gaza Ceasefire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

More than 130 former Barack Obama campaign staffers and political appointees — including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., — are urging the ex-president to push for a ceasefire.In a letter sent on Friday, the 133 alumni asked Obama to “leverage” his influence to push his former vice president and other elected officials toward supporting a ceasefire, brokering the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians, and setting a path for collective peace.The House ceasefire resolution — led by Reps. Tlaib; Cori Bush, D-Mo.; André Carson, D-Ind.; Summer Lee, D-Pa.; and Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. — has 18 members supporting it. At least 24 members of Congress, including Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., have come out in favor of a ceasefire.The list of signatories on the Obama letter is not public, with some of the signers fearing professional retaliation for their stance. But they are hopeful Obama will be receptive; despite his checkered history in the Middle East, he has historically been more op...

New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.He managed to elbow out the iconic national bird, the kiwi. Conservation group Forest and Bird on Wednesday announced that Oliver’s favored water bird, the pūteketeke, had won after Oliver went all-out in a humorous campaign for the bird on his HBO show “Last Week Tonight.” The North Island brown kiwi came in second. Vote checkers in New Zealand were so overwhelmed by Oliver’s foreign interference they had to postpone naming the winning bird for two days.Usually billed Bird of the Year, the annual event is held to raise awareness about the plight of the nation’s native birds, some of which have been driven to extinction. This year, the contest was named Bird of the Century to mark the group’s centennial.Oliver discovered a loophole in the rules, which allowed anybody ...

PGA Tour Champions Qualifying First Stage Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

TuesdayAt Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country ClubValrico, Fla.Yardage: 7,004; Par: 72Purse: $2.2 millionFirst RoundAlan McLean31-36—67Tim Weinhart34-34—67Jeff LeMaster34-34—68Andrew Johnson34-35—69Craig Bowden34-35—69Donald Carpenter III36-33—69Frank Esposito34-35—70David Morland IV34-36—70Simon Griffiths37-33—70Ryan Jansa32-38—70Andrew Marshall36-34—71Hank Kim34-37—71Dick Mast35-36—71Todd Demsey34-37—71Brett Waldman34-37—71Jesús Amaya31-40—71John Smoltz33-38—71Vance Welch33-38—71Jesús Rivas37-35—72Robert Sullivan36-36—72Billy Walsh35-37—72David Mathis36-37—73Kris Blanks34-39—73Mark Walker35-38—73Guy Boros36-37—73Sam Arnold38-35—73Ronald Totton34-39—73Dennis Hendershott37-37—74Neal Lancaster38-36—74Chad Proehl37-37—74Christian Cévaër36-38—74Phillip Walters37-37—74Nico Els39-35—74Daniel Stone38-37—75Harold Wallace35-40—75John Smith35-40—75David Wettlaufer38-37—75Jeff Mills36-39—75Greg Owen38-38—76John Balmer35-41—76Mikkel Reese39-37—76Randy Jewell37-39—76Dusti Watson38-38—76Robert A...

PGA Tour Champions Qualifying First Stage Par Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

TuesdayAt Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country ClubValrico, Fla.Yardage: 7,004; Par: 72Purse: $2.2 millionFirst RoundAlan McLean31-36—67-5Tim Weinhart34-34—67-4Jeff LeMaster34-34—68-4Andrew Johnson34-35—69-4Craig Bowden34-35—69-4Donald Carpenter III36-33—69-3Frank Esposito34-35—70-3David Morland IV34-36—70-3Simon Griffiths37-33—70-3Ryan Jansa32-38—70-3Andrew Marshall36-34—71-3Hank Kim34-37—71-2Dick Mast35-36—71-2Todd Demsey34-37—71-2Brett Waldman34-37—71-2Jesús Amaya31-40—71-2John Smoltz33-38—71-2Vance Welch33-38—71-2Jesús Rivas37-35—72ERobert Sullivan36-36—72EBilly Walsh35-37—72EDavid Mathis36-37—73+1Kris Blanks34-39—73+1Mark Walker35-38—73+1Guy Boros36-37—73+1Sam Arnold38-35—73+1Ronald Totton34-39—73+1Dennis Hendershott37-37—74+2Neal Lancaster38-36—74+2Chad Proehl37-37—74+2Christian Cévaër36-38—74+2Phillip Walters37-37—74+2Nico Els39-35—74+2Daniel Stone38-37—75+3Harold Wallace35-40—75+3John Smith35-40—75+3David Wettlaufer38-37—75+3Jeff Mills36-39—75+3Greg Owen38-38—76+4John Balmer3...

Pieris Pharmaceuticals: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Pieris Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PIRS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $10.8 million in its third quarter.The Boston-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $19.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PIRS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PIRSSource

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says ‘I’m here’ amid speculation over future, opening at Texas A&M

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders had a to-the-point stance on Texas A&M coaching rumors or any other speculation that may involve him leaving Colorado.“I’m here,” Sanders said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.Although the first-year Colorado coach sidestepped a direct answer about the Aggies job that opened up with the firing of Jimbo Fisher, Sanders made it clear he and his family are comfortable at Colorado. That he and his sons, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and safety Shilo Sanders, are settled in. It’s what he would reiterate to any parent of a recruit that was interested in playing for the Buffaloes (4-6, 1-6 Pac-12) down the road.“I tell them my mother’s here. My sister’s here. My dog is here. My daughter’s here. Three of my sons are here,” Deion Sanders said. “My other daughter comes to darn near every home game. We’re here. I get mail here. Pay taxes here. … I’m here.”Sanders and the Buffaloes have fallen on lean times since their 3-0 start...

ContraFect: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — ContraFect Corp. (CFRX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Yonkers, New York-based company said it had a loss of 50 cents.In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company’s shares hit 6 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $11.25._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CFRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CFRXSource

Galiano Gold: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:57 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU) on Tuesday reported earnings of $11.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 5 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GAU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GAUSource