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One person was detained Sunday after three people died in a house fire in Temple City. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were sent to the home in the 6000 block of Sultana Avenue at around 4:50 p.m. and were able to knock down the fire in 30 minutes. But due to a “heavy heat” from the flames, three people died, the department said. “Unfortunately they arrived to heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the building,” Fred Fielding with the LA County Fire Department said. “I saw the whole house inside was full on fire -- fire coming out of the windows,” said Jane Guzman De Leon, who called 911.

Persons: ” Fred Fielding, “, it’s, ”, Jane Guzman De Leon, Guzman De Leon Organizations: Firefighters, Los, Los Angeles County Fire Department, LA County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Locations: Temple City, Los Angeles

One accuses Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 VMAs. In one of the lawsuits, filed in the Southern District of New York, a woman is accusing the hip-hop mogul of drugging and raping her when she was 13 while at an after-party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Those celebrities are only identified in the lawsuit as "Celebrity A" and "Celebrity B." Combs' attorneys have consistently denied any accusations of sexual assault. "After the male celebrity finished, Combs then vaginally raped Plaintiff while the Celebrity A and Celebrity B watched," the lawsuit alleges.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, Jane Doe, Tony Buzbee, Curis, Sean Jean, Buzbee, Buzbee's, Jane, John, Plaintiff, Marlon, Shawn Wayans, Tim Commerford, Limp Bizkit, Jennifer Lopez, Mr Organizations: Service, of, Alabama, Radio City Music Hall, Business, New, Forbes Locations: Texas, Southern, of New York, New York City, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn

☆ I toured the only nuclear missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The USS Growler is the only nuclear missile submarine in the US that's open to the public. The submarine is now an attraction at the Intrepid Museum in New York City. AdvertisementThe USS Growler was once a top-secret US Navy submarine that patrolled the ocean's depths during the Cold War. Visitors don't just get to look at the USS Growler; they can actually climb inside and walk through its narrow confines on a self-guided tour. I visited the Intrepid Museum in May to tour the only nuclear missile submarine in the US open to the public.

Persons: —, Ken Calvert Organizations: USS, Intrepid Museum, Service, Navy, Israel Locations: Russia, New York City, Hudson, USS Georgia, Iran, Virginia

Learn moreUtah's Real Housewives return to TV tonight, and we'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, including international viewing options. First released in 2020, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is one of the more recent additions to the popular Real Housewives franchise. Where to watch the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City in the USThe new season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. Check price at Peacock TVWhere to watch the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City in other countriesInternational Real Housewives fans in the UK, Australia, or other countries can stream The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City via Hayu. Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5 trailerBravo released a sneak peek of the new season in August.

Persons: Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Angie Katsanevas, Jen Shah's, Mary Cosby, Bronwyn Newport, We've, Peacock, ExpressVPN, Bravo Organizations: Business, Housewives, Real, Real Housewives, Salt Lake City, Bravo, Sling, TLC, Fubo, NBC, Amazon Locations: Salt Lake City, Utah, Salt, City, Salt Lake, USA, RHOSLC, Australia, Hayu

☆ The noon-to-4 is the new 9-to-5 for driving commuters, but it's not helping traffic congestion
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAfter roads went eerily quiet during the early months of the pandemic, traffic is back with a vengeance. New remote and hybrid work schedules and a rise in car ownership in recent years have transformed traffic and congestion patterns. New York City had the worst congestion of any city in the world in 2023, the INRIX report found. AdvertisementNew York City had the worst congestion of any city in the world in 2023, the INRIX report found. While the population of New York City residents rose 1.4% between 2012 and 2021, the number of registered passenger vehicles rose by 12%.

Persons: —, INRIX, Bob Pishue, COVID, Pishue, Declan Gill Organizations: Service, Business, New, People Locations: Dallas, New York, Manhattan, New York City, York City, Yorkers

☆ The pre-owned luxury watch market is thriving
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Fawnia Soo Hoo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Granted, the pandemic-induced second hand luxury watch boom peaked back in March 2022, but the market is still going strong, and price levels remain higher than pre-Covid times. “(They’re) a crucial demographic for the growth and evolution of the pre-owned and vintage luxury watch industry,” added Paul Altieri, founder & CEO of multi-brand online luxury marketplace Bob’s Watches. Don't be shy," said Dimepiece's Brynn Wallner of new buyers' potential nerves when it comes to luxury watch stores. How can you tell if a luxury pre-owned watch is the real deal? “Luxury watches of this caliber will go from one generation to the next to the next to the next,” he explained.

☆ 'Uncommitted' Democrats may dump Biden over the war in Gaza. They say it's not their fault if Trump wins.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementFor the leading voices in the uncommitted movement, that's missing the point — and it's insulting. The "Listen to Michigan" campaign was originally conceived in a memo drafted by Waleed Shahid, a progressive strategist and former spokesman for the left-wing group Justice Democrats. "There is an entire menu of things that President Biden could do to move in the direction of discontinuing the funding of the killing," he said. What uncommitted voters are ultimately looking for is a sense of seriousness and clarity that they feel has been lacking from Biden. Uncommitted movement organizers do not seem to be taking glee in embarrassing Biden.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Layla Elabed, Abbas Alawieh, Donald Trump, Mitch Landrieu, uncommitted, Trump, Abdullah Hammoud, Waleed Shahid, Jeff Kowalsky, Rashida Tlaib, —, Cori Bush, Missouri —, Elabed, Mayor Hammoud, that's, Hammoud, haven't, I've, James Zogby, We're, Alawieh, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Andy Levin, Zogby, Ronald Reagan, Menachem Begin, Seth Meyers, he's, Benjamin Netanyahu Organizations: Service, Democratic, Democratic National Convention, United Nations Relief, Works Agency, Dearborn, Biden, Movement, Michigan, Democrats, Getty, Democratic Party, Trump, Arab American Institute and, Union, UN, Democrat, Israel Locations: Gaza, Detroit, Michigan, Israel, American, United States, Dearborn, AFP, Missouri, Dearborn Heights, Hamtramck, —, Biden's, Arab, Chicago, Paterson, Rafah, Beirut, New York

☆ Is New York Better Off Than It Was 7 Years Ago? New Yorkers Say No.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Dana Rubinstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the South Fordham section of the Bronx, residents give their neighborhood a Bronx cheer. In Park Slope in Brooklyn — known and parodied for its self-consciously liberal politics and wealth — residents are much happier. But if there’s one thing that New Yorkers can agree upon, it’s that the quality of life in New York City has suffered. Less than a third rate the city’s quality of life as excellent or good. Less than a quarter are content with the overall quality of government services.

Organizations: New Locations: Fordham, Bronx, Slope, Brooklyn, New York City

☆ Chefs hate tipping, but they don't know how to make it go away
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt turns out chefs dislike tipping as much as you do. AdvertisementChefs don't like tipping as a practiceOverall, the chefs seemed frustrated with tipping as they spoke to Moskin, particularly since diners often resent the practice that is unique to American restaurants. AdvertisementThe chefs don't love tipping. Tipping culture as a whole has been under scrutinyThe restaurant industry isn't alone in reaching a reckoning with tipping. The practice of tipping is clearly at an impasse in the US, but it's unclear how Americans will adapt.

Persons: —, Julia Moskin, David Chang, Eric Huang, Moskin, Huang, Grace Cary, Geoff Davis, Davis, Michael Rafidi, Hajime Sato, Rafidi, Tandy Wilson, Corey Mintz Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Business, City House Locations: America, New York, Burdell, Oakland , California, Albi, DC, Sozai, Clawson , Michigan, Nashville

Defendant Andrew Lester was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action for shooting Ralph Yarl, 16, on the doorstep of his suburban home on April 13. Lester fired two shots through a glass door with a .32-caliber revolver, according to prosecutors. Yarl was struck in the head and an arm, apparently before crossing the threshold or exchanging any words with Lester, according to Clay County prosecutor Zachary Thompson. Lester was freed on his own recognizance soon after being detained following the shooting. His swift release fueled days of protest before he was charged days later and he turned himself back in to police.

Persons: Andrew Lester, Ralph Yarl, Judge Louis Angles, Lester, Clay, Alexander Higginbotham, Yarl, Zachary Thompson, Thompson, Julia Harte, Will Dunham Organizations: REUTERS, Kansas City, Clay County Circuit Court, Zachary Thompson . Local, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, U.S, Missouri, Kansas, Clay County, Zachary Thompson .

☆ Here are the best ‘workcation’ cities for remote and hybrid workers — and Barcelona tops the list
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Barcelona, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and almost year-round sunshine, is the best workcation city for those "seeking the perfect blend of work and leisure," said IWG. "The rise of hybrid work now allows workers to work from wherever they can be the most productive, even if that's overseas," Rogers added. Barcelona and Toronto — the top two cities — registered particularly strong scores in broadband speed and accommodation prices. Top 10 cities for workcations: Barcelona Toronto Beijing Milan New York Rio De Janeiro Amsterdam Paris Jakarta Lisbon For example, the average rent per month in Barcelona costs $1,158 and $1,769 for Toronto — compared to New York's $3,632 — the most expensive on the list. A cup of coffee in Barcelona costs $2.68 on average, compared to $4.92 for Los Angeles and $4.57 for Beijing, IWG added.

Persons: Darren Rogers, IWG, Rogers, Toronto — Organizations: Singapore, Toronto, Barcelona Toronto Beijing Milan, Paris Jakarta, Los Locations: Barcelona, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Asia, Southeast Asia, workcations, Barcelona Toronto Beijing Milan New York Rio De Janeiro, Paris, Paris Jakarta Lisbon, Spanish, Los Angeles, Beijing, Toronto

Armed men attended the funeral on Wednesday of the Palestinians killed during the Israeli military operation. People stand by rubble and the remains of a destroyed vehicle outside a mosque in Jenin, West Bank, on Wednesday, July 5. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images People attend the funeral of Palestinians who were killed during the Israeli military operation. Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP/Getty Images Aerial vehicles fly during the Israeli military operation in Jenin on Monday. “Military bulldozers destroyed multiple roads leading to the Jenin refugee camp, making it nearly impossible for ambulances to reach patients,” the group said.

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☆ You can live in Peter Parker's house in Queens — but you might get Spider-Man's mail
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-11 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A New York City house with Spider-Man's address is for sale for $2.1 million. With 4 beds and 3.5 baths, it's a far shot from Peter Parker's working class upbringing in the comics. 20 Ingram Street in Forest Hills, Queens — the home of the fictional family of Spidey, Aunt May, and Uncle Ben — is currently listed on StreetEasy. "As soon as the comic book identified 20 Ingram as the Spider-Man house, they became flooded," Gigi Malek, the realtor who listed the house, told ABC 7. Now, the home is ready for new owners to take on the task of fielding Spider-Man's mail.

☆ Boon or threat? Mexico City wrestles with influx of remote U.S. workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

MEXICO CITY — In a trendy part of Mexico City, in a park surrounded by hipster coffeeshops and restaurants, stands a figure dressed in white with hands in prayer like a Catholic statuette: the so-called patron saint against gentrification. Nearly two million foreigners touched down at the Mexico City International Airport in the first half of 2022, inching toward the record 2.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2019. The gap between American and Mexican salaries means even affluent Mexico City residents can get priced out, in a city that is already home to wide wealth disparities. According to Mexico’s statistics agency, the top 10% of Mexico City households earned more than 13 times as much as the bottom 10% of households in 2020. Coronado, an architect and interior designer who lives between Los Angeles and Mexico City, said he understands locals are resentful.

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