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‘Cha Cha Slide’ artist DJ Casper dies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNDJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7 Chicago on Monday.The Chicago native was reportedly 58. CNN has reached out to his family for comment.Casper was responsible for the popular song “Cha Cha Slide,” which came out 23 years ago this month. Coming off of his “Cha-Cha Slide: The Original Slide Album,” the track gave way to a popular line dance that is still performed at events all over the world.Casper’s “Cha Cha Slide” has quickly become a staple at events from proms and weddings to corporate functions and more – wherever dance is a part of a celebration – thanks to its easy dancability and the way it fits into the Black tradition of line dances including the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle.Such traditions are not unfamiliar to the world at large due in part to the show “Soul Train,” which celebrated Black music artists and the art of line dancing well before some of today’s most popu...

IKEA opening on Market Street in SF this month

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The opening date for the San Francisco location of IKEA has been announced for later this month. The store, which will open in the city's beleaguered mid-Market area, is due to open on Wednesday, Aug. 23, according to an announcement from the retailer.The location at 945 Market Street is what Ikea calls a "city-format" store that's designed to make "the IKEA experience even more affordable, accessible and convenient for San Franciscans," according to a press release from Ikea. Dungeon suspect targeted teen girls in Alameda County, appeared on ‘Judge Judy’ The store will occupy 52,000 square feet over three levels and include 27 fully furnished room settings for shoppers to explore. The spaces will showcase "city living" solutions that Ikea says will reflect "the unique everyday needs of San Franciscans."“We are so excited to open the doors of our new IKEA store to our neighbors in the San Francisco area,” said Arda Akalin, IKEA San Francisco Market Manager...

Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

(KRON) -- An armed security guard was attacked when he attempted to stop a suspected shoplifter from leaving a Home Depot store in San Carlos. The violent confrontation escalated until the guard shot the suspected thief, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.The incident happened at 10 p.m. Monday at a Home Depot located at 1125 Old County Road."Store employees confronted suspect Jonathan Mackey on suspicion of shoplifting, resulting in a physical confrontation," Sheriff's Sgt. Javier Acosta wrote. "During the altercation, Mackey managed to gain control of a security guard's ASP collapsible baton." Mackey, 26, of San Carlos, used the baton to strike the security guard in the head and face, according to the Sheriff's Office. After he beat the guard, Mackey threw the baton through a glass window near the store's entrance, according to Acosta. The guard fired two shots at Mackey, striking him with at least one bullet, investigators said. "A San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy, who ...

70-year-old suspected DUI driver arrested in Petaluma crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

(BCN) -- Petaluma police arrested a 70-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence after getting involved in a traffic collision Monday night. The Petaluma Police Department said in a news release that past 8:30 p.m. Monday, officers were alerted to a vehicle collision in the area of Stony Point Road and Petaluma Boulevard North. Crash causes severe delays on San Mateo Bridge Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered that the suspect, identified as Petaluma resident Douglas Green, was driving on the westbound lane of Petaluma Boulevard North before he took a right turn to travel northbound on Stony Point Road. But Green allegedly made a wide turn and crossed into the southbound lanes of Stony Point Road, leading to a head-on collision with another motorist. Police said this injured the other driver, who was transported to a local hospital. Green showed signs of intoxication, according to the police department. Officers also discovered his driver license was s...

As the Taliban Hunts Prosecutors, Afghan and U.S. Lawyers Team Up to Bring Their Colleagues to Safety

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

When he took over as attorney general in 2016, Mohammad Farid Hamidi vowed to crack down on the corruption that had plagued Afghanistan’s political elites, including within his new office. For months, he spent his Mondays meeting with any resident seeking legal counsel, earning a reputation as the “people’s prosecutor.” And he increased the number of women on his staff of 6,000 prosecutors from under three percent to 23 percent, before resigning amid political pressure in early 2021.But his greatest challenge came six months later, when the Taliban seized back control of Afghanistan, two years ago this month. Since then, the Taliban have shut down the attorney general’s office and freed thousands of people who had been locked up, sending many former prosecutors into hiding. Targeted by the people they helped convict, some 29 prosecutors have been killed in the last two years, including three in the last two weeks. Most Read ...

Syria gives green light to UN to keep two crossings from Turkey to rebel-held northwest open for aid

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria has agreed to keep two crossings open from Turkey to its rebel-held northwest for the delivery of aid for another three months, the United Nations announced Tuesday.The U.N. “greatly welcomes” the Syrian government’s decision to keep the Bab al-Salameh and al-Rai border crossings open until Nov. 13, U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said.But the most convenient crossing to the area, Bab al-Hawa, remains closed, though Haq said the United Nations is in talks with the Syrian government and remains ready to reopen it if “obstacles” can be overcome. “We’re hopeful that we can do so,” he told reporters.The U.N. Security Council failed to adopt either of two rival resolutions on July 11 to authorize further deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, which had been used to deliver 85% of aid to Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib.It is home to about 4.1 million people, many of whom have been forced from their homes during the 12-year civil war, which ...

One of the few competitions in Seahawks camp has Evan Brown leading race to become starting center

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Evan Brown hasn’t been handed anything during his time in the NFL.He’s had to earn every minute of playing time in his five-year career, and going into his first season with the Seattle Seahawks it appears Brown may finally get the chance to start the season at his preferred position of center.“Evan is ahead. He’s ahead just because of his experience, and if we were playing today, he would go first,” coach Pete Carroll said. Brown is involved in one of the few competitions in Seattle’s camp. The Seahawks selected Olu Oluwatimi from Michigan in the draft after he won the Rimington and Outland trophies in his one season with the Wolverines. Oluwatimi may be Seattle’s future. But for now, Brown has the edge. After going undrafted in 2018 out of SMU, Brown played sparingly during his first three NFL seasons. He had brief stints with the New York Giants, Miami and Cleveland, but got his chance in 2021 with Detroit, where he started 12 games at cente...

-US-Audiobooks-Top-10

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)2. American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, narrated by Jeff Cummings (Blackstone Audio, Inc.)3. Outlive by Peter Attia, MD and Bill Gifford – contributor, narrated by Peter Attia, MD (Random House Audio)4. 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, narrated by Richard Poe (HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books)5. Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, narrated by the author and Adam Skolnick (Lioncrest Publishing)6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk)ck by Mark Manson, narrated by Roger Wayne (HarperAudio)7. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, narrated by the author (Simon & Schuster Audio8. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)9. Hábitos atómicos by James Clear, narrated by Arturock (Planeta Audio)10. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, narrated by Andrew MacMillan (Simon & Schuster Audio)Fiction1. Tom Lake...

Colombia – Inglaterra del Mundial Femenino 2023: previa, cuándo es, a qué hora y cómo verlo en vivo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA 2023, que se juega en Australia y Nueva Zelandia, ya se encuentra en sus capítulos finales.De las 32 selecciones que comenzaron (primer Mundial femenino que tiene este numero de equipos), solamente quedan ocho, las cuales decidirán a la próxima campeona del fútbol internacional.Las ocho selecciones restantes disputarán los cuartos de final del Mundial entre este jueves y el sábado. Y, claro, uno de los duelos que más llaman la atención es el de Colombia frente a Inglaterra. El conjunto sudamericano está haciendo historia en tierras oceánicas ya que se clasificó por primera vez para esa instancia. Además, es el único representante del continente americano que sigue en competencia.Aquí te dejamos todo lo que debes saber del trascendental cruce del próximo sábadoColombia hace historia en el Mundial Femenino de Fútbol: cómo fue el camino hacia cuartos de final y lo que sigueLa previa: ¿cómo llegan Colombia e Inglaterra a su enfre...

Driving instructor accidentally drives into building

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The front of a driving school is damaged after a driving instructor accidentally drove into it, the Lakewood Police Department said. The incident happened at the Community Driving School in Lakewood on Tuesday morning. The instructor attempted to park a vehicle and it didn't end up in the intended spot. The department said no one was injured but it's going to take a bit to fix the damage.