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Peyton Stearns, NCAA champ for Texas, beats Jelena Ostapenko, 2017 champ at French Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

By HOWARD FENDRICH (AP Tennis Writer)PARIS (AP) — Like many a kid, Peyton Stearns enjoyed participating in sports and tried her hand at plenty.“Soccer, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, whatever,” the 21-year-old American said Wednesday at the French Open after eliminating 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to reach the third round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.Then Stearns paused, before adding with a chuckle: “Well, not so much tennis.”By her own admission, she came to tennis relatively late for someone who would end up at its highest level, starting private lessons at age 8. It wasn’t until about three or four years later, the 2022 NCAA champion for the University of Texas explained, that she decided to focus on holding a racket.“Gymnastics was very structured. I didn’t like that so much. I liked to do what I want when I wanted,” said Stearns, who had never played in the French Open’s main draw un...

CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their annual pay.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is finally slowing.The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 companies rose just 0.9% last year, to a median of $14.8 million, according to data analyzed for The Associated Press by Equilar. That means half the CEOs in the survey made more and half made less. It was the smallest increase since 2015.Still, that’s unlikely to quell mounting criticism that CEO pay has become excessively high and the imbalance between company bosses and rank-and-file workers too wide. Discontent over that gap has helped fuel labor unrest, and even some institutional investors have pushed back against a few of the most eye-popping packages.The smaller increase came after CEO pay soared 17% in 2021, when boards rewarded top executives handsomely for steering their companies through the pandemic-induced recession.Many of the compensation packages were approved early in 2022 but even a small raise might seem lavish in retrospect agai...

Aurora police searching for missing 5-year-old girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

Aurora police are searching for a five-year-old girl who was reported missing Tuesday.Have you seen 5-year-old Maha? #Missing Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in locating 5-year-old Maha who was reported missing yesterday.Included is a picture of her mom, Alexus, who is the primary caretaker of Maha.If you have seen Alexus and Maha… pic.twitter.com/cSEKodk9Nx— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) May 31, 2023Anyone who may have seen Maha Li alone or with her mother, Alexus, is asked to call 911 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Alexus is not missing, a spokesperson with the Aurora Police Department said.Maha Li was last seen in the 1000 block of South Elkhart Way.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Jefferson County sheriff deputies searching for missing 13-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | Costilla County Sheriff seeks help finding missing 13-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | Missing teen from Nebrask...

Denver school board set to revisit 2020 ban on armed police in schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

The Denver school board will meet Thursday to discuss potential changes to its policy barring armed police in the city’s schools, including a proposal that would allow school resource officers on campuses and another plan that would not. Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education is considering a different approach to school resource officers, or SROs, in response to growing gun violence among teens and the recent shooting of two administrators inside East High School.The board temporarily suspended its 2020 policy prohibiting SROs following the East shooting, but now will consider whether to make permanent changes as Superintendent Alex Marrero works on a new district-wide safety plan.One plan, proposed by board member Scott Baldermann, would allow Marrero to decide when to station police officers inside schools. While the decision would be left to the superintendent, the proposal also sets guidelines on how SROs should operate in schools. For example, they wouldn’...

'All Eyez' on Tupac's memory for upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame honor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

Some "Changes" are coming to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 7, as the legendary rapper and actor Tupac Shakur will receive a posthumous star.Shakur, who at 25 years old was famously murdered in a shooting that remains unsolved, became a superstar in his short life, releasing hits like "Ambitionz az a Ridah" and "California Love" while starring in movies like "Poetic Justice" and "Juice."While his acting career was successful, Shakur — aka 2Pac or Makaveli — remains an icon in hip-hop music for his socially conscious lyrics and impact on the genre. Nearly three decades after his death, he is still frequently identified as one of the best — if not the best — to ever rap.Snoop Dogg famously performed with a 2Pac hologram at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2012 in Indio, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)A 2Pac hologram performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo...

The nation's best doughnut shop is in California, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

Do you “go nuts” for doughnuts? Sure you do. We all do. They’re made from fried dough and sugar. We’d be fools not to be interested.But, mind you, most of us don’t go gaga over just any doughnut. We all have our favorite shops and flavors, and we’re always on the lookout for newer, tastier varieties. And while there’s no shortage of shops providing exactly what we crave, there are also plenty of mediocre doughnut purveyors that, frankly, no one has ever gone nuts for.  To help us find the best of the best, Yelp’s team of analysts have compiled their second annual ranking of America's top 100 doughnut shops based on the ratings and reviews of Yelp’s online community. The 2023 list — released ahead of National Doughnut Day on June 2 — includes shops from 27 states and Washington, D.C., though some are more well-represented than others. California, for instance, is home to 10 of the top-rated doughnut shops on Yelp’s list, and virtually dominates the upper rankings with six shops ...

Disneyland announces dates for popular Halloween party Oogie Boogie Bash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

While most people are getting ready for upcoming summer vacations, die-hard Disneyland fans are already looking forward to the fall season after the park announced more details about upcoming Halloween events.Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash, a popular Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, will go on sale for Magic Key holders on June 27 and then be available to the general public on June 29, officials announced.Both ticket queues are expected to open no earlier than 9 a.m.Guests interested in attending the party are encouraged to buy tickets once they become available since last year’s event sold out in less than a week. Ticket prices range from $134 - $189.Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, will officially return to Disneyland Resort this upcoming Halloween season. This separately ticketed, limited-capacity, after-hours event at Disney California Adventure Park is a seasonal guest -favorite, and will be returning on 25 select evenings between Sept. 5 and Oct. 31,...

Brian Disney Killed in Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on Dysart Road Litchfield Park, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

54-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Collision near Rose LaneLITCHFIELD PARK, AZ (May 31, 2023) – Friday night, Brian Disney was killed in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident on Dysart Road.The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., near Rose Lane on May 19th.According to reports, Disney struck a construction sign. The impact ejected him onto the road, where the driver of a dark-colored pickup-truck ran him over and fled the scene.Investigators say the driver continued heading north and did not call for help or render aid. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 54-year-old Disney dead at the scene.At this time, there is no additional information available about the suspect. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Brian Disney who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.Losing someone in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for...

How to Get Presale Code Tickets for Boys Like Girls Speaking our Language Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

The iconic pop rock band Boys Like Girls is going on a tour across the country called the “Speaking Our Language” Tour and we can let you know how to get presale code tickets, and everything else to secure your tickets. Presale code tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 3o, at 10 am local time, while general on sale tickets will start Friday, June 2 at 10 am local time. You can find the Boys Like Girls Speaking our Language Tour presale codes and passwords below.Boys Like Girls, recently announced their much-anticipated 30-date North America tour that will be presented by Emo Nite. The tour will feature support from acclaimed artists such as State Champs, Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, LOLO, The Summer Set, The Ready Set, and Max Bemis at different shows. The tour is slated to kick off on September 17th in Charlotte, NC and is being produced by Live Nation.The band released their first new song since 2012, Blood and Sugar, through their record label Fearless/Concord. Without a doubt, “Blo...

SF Giants’ Michael Conforto hobbled by heel injury; is Luis Matos an option?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Wearing black slides, Michael Conforto hobbled around the Giants clubhouse Wednesday morning, noticeably showing the effects of the bruised heel that forced him out of their loss the previous night.Conforto was unavailable to speak, changing into street clothes and rushing off to get scans on his left heel. But manager Gabe Kapler confirmed what was visually apparent.“He was feeling much better last night than he is today,” Kapler said. “He’s in more discomfort, so we’ll get it checked out.”Conforto was on his way to receive an X-ray and an MRI; the Giants will wait for those results before determining whether a stint on the injured list is necessary. Should they lose Conforto, and the way he was moving Wednesday morning was not promising, the Giants would have their hottest hitter (Conforto) and most valuable position player (Thairo Estrada) both on the shelf.Since May 10, Conforto has homered seven times in 18 games while batting...