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Errors on Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena to be fixed There are several errors in the etched marble base of the statue of the Lakers legend, including two misspelled names in the replica box score from his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. #press image
California probation officer arrested for having sex with juvenile in custody The female officer has been charged with having sex with an inmate, bringing contraband into a jail and unauthorized possession of a cellphone in a secured area. #press image
Bridge: March 12, 2024 In the club lounge, Dr. Ed Fitch got to talking about the marvels of the human body. “It’s 90 percent water,” Ed said. “So,” Cy the Cynic observed gloomily, “we’re all basically cucumbers with anxiety.” Some players have a touch of anxiety about not drawing trumps, but drawing them too soon can lead to worse […] #press
Word Game: March 12, 2024 TODAY’S WORD — GENIAL (GENIAL: JEEN-yul: Freely expressing friendliness.) Average mark 16 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 20 or more words in GENIAL? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — CAMIONS camion casino ciao coin coma anomic anosmic main manic mason mica miso moan mosaic icon scam scan scion sonic […] #press
Four-bedroom home sells for $4.6 million in Saratoga A 2,656-square-foot house built in 1952 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 20500 block of Leonard Road in Saratoga was sold on Feb. 28, 2024, for $4,582,500, or $1,725 per square foot. #press image
US destroyer reportedly shoots down Houthi missiles and drones The assault Tuesday apparently targeted the USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that has been involved in the American campaign against the rebels who have launched attacks over Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. #press image
Business owners face unique challenges when going through a divorce. Here’s what you should know A divorce can be emotional, painful — and expensive. And if you’re running a small business, it could have a significant impact on your cash flow. #press image
Ex-US ambassador admits to working for Cuba for decades Manuel Rocha was arrested by the FBI at his Miami home in December on allegations that he engaged in "clandestine activity" on Cuba's behalf since at least 1981 — the year he joined the U.S. foreign service — including by meeting with Cuban intelligence operatives and providing false information to U.S.... #press image
Intel assessment: Multiple countries tried to meddle in 2022 election There was no known order from any foreign leader to “undertake a comprehensive, whole-of-government influence campaign” like the one Russia carried out in 2016, according to the report. But the assessment found that China, Russia, Iran and Cuba all tried to meddle in congressional... #press image
He was too sick for a lung transplant. Then, doctors held his heart in place with breast implants To keep his body alive without lungs, the team needed to create channels for blood to flow in and out of his heart. That’s where a pair of DD breast implants came in. #press image
‘The OC’ actor Ben McKenzie details crypto’s crash in new book "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud" is a harsh criticism of crypto's swift rise and sharp tumble. #press image
80% of Italians say they’re Catholic, few attend church regularly "I practice where I want. Every morning I pray on my own," Carmela Forino said in the sanctuary room filled with votive offerings, from baby bibs to sports jerseys, left by 2 million annual visitors to San Gabriele. "One has to believe in something, right? You do what you feel in your heart. You... #press image
Mike Lindell’s lawyers seek to quit case over unpaid legal fees Speaking on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” program on Thursday, Lindell blamed his financial troubles on “attacks on MyPillow” that had been “devastating” to the company’s credit. #press image