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☆ Two found guilty of robbing off-duty Secret Service agent at gunpoint after Joe Biden fundraiser
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Two men have been convicted of robbing an off-duty Secret Service agent at gunpoint after the agent had finished working at a Los Angeles fundraiser that President Joe Biden attended, prosecutors said Monday. Johnson was convicted Monday by a jury in connection with the robbery, found guilty of one felony count of second-degree robbery, one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon, and two felony enhancements of personal use of a firearm. Meanwhile, E’shon Dwayne Dodson, 21, of Compton, was arrested in Los Angeles on July 17. He was also found guilty by a jury Monday of one felony count of second-degree robbery and one felony enhancement of being armed with a firearm during the commission of a felony. Bell was hospitalized in Los Angeles and was treated for gunshot wounds sustained in the confrontation.

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44 health care workers saw multiple cases of preteen children who had been shot in the head or chest in Gaza. 2 did not Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ These people were starving. ” Abeerah Muhammad Emergency and critical care nurse, 33 years old, Dallas, Texas “ Everyone we met showed us pictures of themselves before October. ” Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ It is very simple. ” 53 health care workers saw many children suffering from easily preventable infections, some of whom died from them.

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☆ Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint on Night of Biden’s L.A. Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Yan Zhuang | More About Yan Zhuang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A United States Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Southern California over the weekend, on the same night that President Joe Biden was in Los Angeles for a re-election fund-raiser, the authorities said on Monday. Upon arriving at the development — a former military base — the police discovered that the victim was a Secret Service agent whose bag had been stolen at gunpoint, the statement said. During the robbery, an agent fired a gun, the police added. The suspected robbery occurred on the same night that Mr. Biden was in downtown Los Angeles for a star-studded re-election fund-raiser with former President Barack Obama. Celebrities including George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand attended the gala, which the Biden campaign said raised at least $28 million.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Barack Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand Organizations: States Secret Service, Monday . Police, Tustin Police Department, Service Locations: States, Southern California, Los Angeles, Orange County

TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — Fire raged Tuesday in a massive World War II-era wooden hangar that was built to house military blimps based in Southern California. The Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post that allowing the structure to collapse was the only way to fight the fire. The historic hangar was one of two built in 1942 for the U.S. Navy in the city of Tustin, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. At the time, the Navy used lighter-than-air ships for patrol and antisubmarine defense. “With all that in mind, it’s a sad day for the city of Tustin and all of Orange County,” Fennessy said.

Persons: Brian Fennessy, Fennessy, they've, ” Fennessy Organizations: The Orange County Fire Authority, Fire, U.S . Navy, Navy, Marine Corps, American Society of Civil Engineers Locations: TUSTIN, Calif, Southern California, The Orange County, Tustin, Los Angeles, Orange County

☆ Fire Destroys World War II-Era Blimp Hangar in California
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Eduardo Medina | More About Eduardo Medina | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A fire was consuming a wooden blimp hangar on Tuesday in Tustin, Calif., that played a pivotal role during World War II, the authorities said, causing the landmark to crumble in flames throughout the day. Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority said at a news conference on Tuesday morning that more than 70 firefighters had responded at about 1 a.m. to try to contain the fire in one of two colossal hangars at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin. After their initial efforts failed to extinguish the fire in the north hangar, Chief Fennessy said, the fire authority deployed three helicopters to douse the large domed building from above, a method more typically used to fight large-scale wildfires. But that strategy also failed, prompting officials to settle on allowing the structure to burn rather than put more firefighters at risk, Chief Fennessy said.

Persons: Brian Fennessy, Fennessy Organizations: Orange County Fire Authority, Marine Corps Air Station Tustin Locations: Tustin, Calif, Orange County

☆ Popeyes just ousted KFC as the second-biggest fried chicken chain. After a visit to both, I can see why it's superior to the Colonel's greasy, frozen dinner-inspired food.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

KFC is losing ground to Popeyes, according to a Barclays report. KFC and Popeyes are both logging more than $5 billion a year in sales, according to Technomic's latest Top 500 report. But Popeyes, which is expanding rapidly across the US, is selling food with fewer locations in the US compared to KFC, according to Technomic. I tried the same items found at each brand's menu: Fried chicken, chicken tenders, and a classic fried chicken sandwich. The chicken served at KFC was so greasy, I had to take Tums to relieve my indigestion.

Persons: —, Popeyes Organizations: KFC, Barclays, Service, Popeyes, CNBC, US Locations: Santa Ana, Tustin , California

☆ I tried the salads and savory bowls at Sweetgreen and Cava. Both chains are Gen Z favorites — but there's a clear winner.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cava, billed as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, went public in June. AdvertisementAdvertisementNewly minted Wall Street darling Cava is a fast-casual chain that sells grain bowls and pitas in an assembly-style format. Rival Sweetgreen, whose shares have plummeted since the company went public in 2021, sells premium salads and warm bowls. It's about two miles from a Cava restaurant in Orange County, the home base of top fast-food brands such as Chipotle and Taco Bell. So, I decided to try the two chains to see why they have such a devoted following among Gen Y and Gen Z consumers.

Persons: —, Sweetgreen, Taco, I've, Gen Y Organizations: Service, Taco Bell, Tender Greens Locations: Los Angeles, Naperville , Illinois, Cava, Tustin , California, Orange County, Base

☆ Seaweed recipes: from traditional Asian to new Western dishes
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Callum Sutherland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And because growing seaweed doesn’t need land or require irrigation, it could be more sustainable than traditional agriculture. Seaweed jamIf you’re looking to take your breakfast ideas in a new direction, then seaweed could be the way to go. But seaweed soup isn’t only consumed in Asia. In cooperation with Guernsey Dairy, the UK-based Seaweed Food Company has experimented with using algae in dairy products. She believes that these inventive dishes will bust people’s misconceptions of seaweed as “slimy and a bit smelly.”

Persons: Fabrice Picard, Chef Jun Lee, ”, Lee, “ It’s, Prannie Rhatigan, Rhatigan, Smoothies Rhatigan, ” Thongweed, Mark Kirkland, Naomi Tustin, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Agriculture Organization, UN, Agence VU, Michelin, Guernsey Dairy, Food Locations: Asia, Seoul, of Coll, Scotland, Guernsey, Tustin

☆ TikTokers are dropping buckets on the heads of unsuspecting shoppers – but the viral prank took a dangerous turn at a California Target
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A TikTok trend took a dangerous turn at a California Target store. One mother was a recent victim of the prank while she was at a Target in Tustin, California. Clay-Monaghan told Insider the object was more like a cloth-lined laundry hamper, which got stuck when she struggled to take it off, causing her to panic. The rapidly changing lighting and panicked breathing were a recipe for triggering her epilepsy, Clay-Monaghan told Insider. Clay-Monaghan told Insider she and her family are waiting for identification of the boys who attacked her, and that she is still suffering from shock and neurological side effects.

☆ Costco's new roast beef sandwich costs as much as 6 of the retailer's hot dogs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco's food court is known for cheap fast-food staples such as $1.50 all-beef hot dogs. But some are balking at the price of the $9.99 roast beef sandwich. Many hard-core warehouse fans complained it was too expensive for Costco's food court, known for cheap fast-food staples such as $1.50 all-beef hot dogs and $10 whole pizzas. It is made with sliced roast beef, onion relish, a mayonnaise and mustard blend, lettuce, and roasted cherry tomatoes and served on a hoagie-style roll. When asked about the status of the roast beef sandwich, a food court worker answering the phone at the Lynnwood warehouse said 29 were left.

☆ Don't forget about your old 401(k) if you quit a job or are laid off. What departing workers need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty ImagesWhether you're leaving your job by choice or not, don't forget about your 401(k) plan. You have three basic choices for an old 401(k)Broadly speaking, you have several options for your old 401(k). Basically, finding old 401(k) accounts can be tricky if you lose track of them. Some large 401(k) plan administrators — Fidelity Investments, Vanguard Group and Alight Solutions — also have teamed up to offer their own lost and found. Be aware that if you have a Roth 401(k), it can only be transferred to another Roth account.

☆ Big Lots is closing stores in 2023 — see the full list
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Big Lots released the latest list of store closures as it makes changes to its network. Going into 2023, Big Lots is also trying to increase the number of stores it has in more sparsely-populated areas of the US. The changes to Big Lots' store network come as the company faces declining sales. Historically high inflation has hit low-income consumers, Big Lots' primary customer base, particularly hard, CEO Bruce Thorn said in December. That's led many of them to hold off on buying the non-essential items that Big Lots sells, he added.

Companies Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc FollowNEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday said British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson must face shareholder claims he concealed problems in Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc's (SPCE.N) spaceship program, and sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock at inflated prices. Lawyers for Virgin and Branson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The lawsuit covers shareholders who owned the stock of either from July 10, 2019, to Oct. 14, 2021, when Virgin grounded Unity and delayed its commercial space travel service. In Monday afternoon trading, Virgin shares were up 5 cents at $4.97. The case is Kusnier et al v. Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No.

☆ Republican Rep. Young Kim faces off against Democrat Asif Mahmood in California's 40th Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Rep. Young Kim is running against Democrat Asif Mahmood in California's 40th Congressional District. The 40th District is an affluent, suburban district anchored in Orange County. CA-13CA-22CA-27CA-41CA-45CA-09CA-47CA-49 HouseRepublican Rep. Young Kim is vying for a second term against Democrat Asif Mahmood in California's 40th Congressional District. California's 40th Congressional District candidatesKim, a freshman representative, sits on the House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Science, Space and Technology, and Small Business. Voting history for California's 40th Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 40th Congressional District is an affluent, suburban district anchored in Orange County.

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