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Traffic signal blocks roadway after crash in San Jose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

(KRON) -- A traffic signal is down at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that also involved a pedestrian in San Jose, according to the San Jose Police Department. E-40 escorted out of Warriors vs. Kings game The crash happened near Keyes and 3rd streets, just a few blocks from Kelley Park. Police say the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The traffic signal is in the roadway, police said. There are some road closures on Keyes Street between 3rd and 5th streets. Drivers are asked to use other routes.

Elon Musk launches AI company in Nevada, state business filings show

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Elon Musk has launched what appears to be an artificial intelligence company in Nevada, according to a business filing with the Secretary of State.A.XI Corp. was incorporated in the state on March 9, according to a search of filings at the Nevada Secretary of State website.The filing lists Musk as the director and Jared Birchall, considered by many business analysts to be Musk's right-hand man, as secretary. San Francisco Restaurant Week begins The filing says X.AI Corp. has authorized the sale of 100 million shares for the privately held company.A report in the Financial Times says Musk has been hiring engineers and talking with investors of Tesla and Space X to launch an AI startup that would rival Open AI.

Mountain View PD arrests burglary suspect while homeowners out of town

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

(KRON) -- Officers with the Mountain View Police Department arrested a burglary suspect while they were attempting to rob the house of someone who was out of town, Mountain View PD said. Neighbors called police on Saturday just after 11:30 p.m. to report the incident, officials said.Police said they responded to reports of a burglary in progress at a house on the 300 block of Shelby Drive. The suspect, identified as Rolando Costilla, jumped out a bedroom window and hopped a fence trying to evade police, officials said. The suspect was detained without incident. Sideshows hit San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland over the weekend Police said they found Costilla in possession of property from the house and that Costilla had been inside the house several other times that day and taken property.Costilla was booked into the Santa Clara County jail and the stolen property was recovered.As spring break approaches, Santa Clara County officials want to remind people to find trustworthy neighbor...

Israel president urges unity on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s president appealed for national unity as the country marked the beginning of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday after months of mass protests that have roiled the nation. Yom Hashoah, the day Israel observes as a memorial for the 6 million Jews killed by Nazi Germany and its allies in the Holocaust, is one of the most solemn dates on the country’s calendar. Official observances began after sundown on Monday with a ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem. Six survivors, including one of the few remaining survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, lit torches for the memory of the six million killed in the Holocaust.Speaking at the ceremony, President Isaac Herzog called on participants in the more than three months of weekly protests against the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary to lay their differences aside during the coming week of national mourning. “Let us leave these sacred days, which begin tonight and end...

Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin cancer melanoma when combined with immunotherapy, according to drugmakers Moderna and Merck.In a trial of 157 people who had had surgery to treat melanoma, 78.6% of those who received the personalized vaccine and the immunotherapy Keytruda were free of cancer at 18 months, while 62.2% of people who got only the immunotherapy were recurrence-free. Cancer recurrence or death happened in 22.4% — 24 out of 107 — who received the combination treatment and 40% — 20 out of 50 — who received only the immunotherapy.No serious side effects from the experimental vaccine have been reported. The most common side effects were fatigue, injection site pain and chills.Dr. Kyle Holen, Moderna’s senior vice president and head of development, therapeutics and oncology, said in a statement that the results “provide further encouragement for the pot...

Dolphins sign former Panthers, Cardinals WR Chosen Anderson

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Chosen Anderson on Monday.Anderson recently played for the Arizona Cardinals, but was released on March 8 after a short and unproductive stint with just seven catches for 76 yards over 10 games.Anderson entered the league in 2016 as an undrafted college free agent and signed with the Jets. The 29-year-old caught 95 passes for 1,096 yards for the Panthers in 2020 but his production has fallen sharply since that season.He joins a Dolphins team that has Tyreek Hill, who caught 119 passes for 1,710 yards, and Jaylen Waddle, who had 75 receptions for 1,356 yards last season. Anderson is the second receiver Miami has added in the offseason — the Dolphins signed former Jets receiver Braxton Barrios in March.Anderson is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native and played at South Plantation High School.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

Ukraine official: We will launch counteroffensive when ready

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A top Ukrainian official said Monday that Ukraine will launch its counteroffensive against Russian troops when it’s ready, adding that it’s only a matter of time before the country achieves the necessary level of military preparedness to do so.Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, told The Associated Press in an interview in Kyiv that Ukraine’s allies are helping the government to achieve the level of technical equipment necessary to launch the attack, delivering heavy armored vehicles and ammunition.But he also expressed frustration that sometimes officials from allied countries “promise one thing and do a completely different one.” He didn’t elaborate.“If we aren’t ready, then nobody will start unprepared,” he said.Speaking about a major U.S. intelligence leak, Danilov echoed other Ukrainian leaders who say they don’t see it as gravely damaging future offensives, stressing that Ukraine doesn’t share highly sen...

Boy, 13, gets stuck climbing into claw machine for prize

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy had to be freed from a claw machine after he climbed inside hoping to score a prize, according to an official at a North Carolina amusement park.Carowinds officials were alerted just before 2 p.m. Sunday that the boy was inside the Cosmic XL Bonus Game, which contained plush prizes, according to Courtney C. McGarry Weber, a spokesperson for the park south of Charlotte. The medical response team unlocked the machine and the boy was able to get out, she said. He was treated and released from first aid to his guardian. The boy has been banned from the park for one year for attempted theft, Weber said. Source

Man who threatened Colorado election official gets probation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

DENVER (AP) — A man who called the office of Colorado's top elections official to say that the “angel of death was coming for her in the name of Jesus Christ" was sentenced to two years of probation Monday.Kirk Wertz, 52, was convicted last week of one count of retaliating against an elected official, a felony, for the June 30, 2022, call to the office of Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.When a state trooper called Wertz back, he refused to answer whether he planned to harm Griswold, citing the First Amendment, and said, “And I’m an Oath Taker and an Oath Keeper and I owe you no explanation," according to a court document. 5 of the most high-profile criminals in Colorado supermax prison During his sentencing hearing, Wertz denied being a member of the Oath Keepers, a far-right extremist group, calling it a “gross accusation” and calling his prosecution “malicious.” He said being an “Oath Taker” was a reference to him registering for possible military service when he turne...

What are the top cities for solo travelers?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:24:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you are looking for a new adventure or planning to take a trip this summer, where will you end up? Colorado presents many opportunities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. From hot springs to ghost towns to challenging hikes and climbs to breathtaking mountain views, there is something for everyone. 10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado But what about someone wishing to explore on their own? Travel and Leisure magazine recently put together a list of the top cities for solo travel. "Traveling alone is all about freedom and independence — freedom to go where you want, when you want, and independence in your ability to visit new places and meet new people without the crutch of a travel companion. It's not for everyone, but those willing to venture off on their own are rewarded with a compromise-free vacation and unforgettable experiences," Travel and Leisure shared.Top cities for solo travelIn Colorado, Boulder and Fort Collins made the list. He...