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Ex-Theranos executive headed to prison after losing appeal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani will be heading to prison later this month after an appeals court rejected his bid to remain free while he contests his conviction for carrying out a blood-testing hoax with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision late Thursday refusing Balwani’s request to delay the start of his nearly 13-year prison sentence still leaves open the question of when he will have to surrender to authorities.Jeffrey Coopersmith, one of Balwani’s lawyers, proposed that Balwani, 57, report to prison April 20 in a motion filed with U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, who presided over Balwani’s trial last year and imposed his sentence in December. Balwani’s proposed April 20 reporting date is a week before Holmes, Theranos’ founder and CEO, is scheduled to begin a more than 11-year prison sentence after being convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy last year.Holmes,...

US probes crash involving Tesla that hit student leaving bus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. road safety regulators have sent a team to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system when it struck a student who had just exited a school bus.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Friday that it will probe the March 15 crash in Halifax County, North Carolina, that injured a 17-year-old student. The State Highway Patrol said the driver of the 2022 Tesla Model Y, a 51-year-old male, failed to stop for the bus, which was displaying all of its activated warning devices.Sending special investigation teams to crashes means that the agency suspects the Teslas were operating systems that can handle some aspects of driving, including Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving.” Despite the names, Tesla says these are driver-assist systems and that drivers must be ready to intervene at all times.A message was left Friday seeking comment from Tesla.Tillman Mitchell, a student at the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Sc...

Firefighters keeping an eye on fire in large water tank in DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

D.C. firefighters were keeping an eye on a fire inside the dome of a large, five-story water tank in Southeast D.C. on Friday.The situation initially prompted a hazmat response, and D.C. Fire and EMS issued a shelter-in-place for a “minimal area” around the tank. However, officials later lifted the guidance and the department says there is no danger to the public.As of 1:15 p.m., a few hours after the fire was first reported, a small amount of smoke continued to emit from the top hatch of the tank, according to a tweet from D.C. Fire and EMS. A thermal imager on a D.C. police helicopter indicated a “heat signature” inside the tank.There were no plans to “attack the fire” by entering the tank, D.C. Fire spokesman Vito Maggiolo said earlier. Instead, crews are monitoring the situation, he said. By Friday afternoon, that effort had “downscaled” to just a few units, according to a tweet from the department.As for how the fire started, Magg...

1 dead, 3 hurt after crash in Prince George’s County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

A Hyattsville man was killed and three others hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash on Annapolis Road in Landover Hills, Maryland.Prince George’s County police said the crash happened around 5 p.m. on Annapolis Road near Cooper Lane. According to the preliminary investigation, 66-year-old Michael Ray Sr. was driving eastbound on Annapolis Road, while a second driver was traveling westbound. When Ray attempted to turn onto Cooper Lane, the other driver crashed into Ray’s vehicle, police said.Ray was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The other driver and two passengers in Ray’s vehicle were hurt, but police said their injuries were not life-threatening.Prince George’s County police urged anyone with information about the crash to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.Here’s a map of where the crash happened: More Local NewsMore Prince George’s County NewsSource

Periodista estadounidense encarcelado en Rusia se declara inocente

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

MOSCÚ — El periodista estadounidense encarcelado Evan Gershkovich, del diario Wall Street Journal, fue acusado formalmente de espionaje en Rusia y se declaró inocente, informó el viernes la agencia noticiosa estatal Tass.Una fuente policial citada por Tass dijo que el Servicio Federal de Seguridad acusó formalmente al periodista de espionaje. Tass no aclaró si la acusación se presentó durante una audiencia judicial.En el sistema judicial ruso, la presentación de la acusación indica el inicio formal de una investigación penal. Arrestan a periodista estadounidense por alegaciones de espionaje en Rusia Brittney Griner exige liberación de periodista estadounidense detenido en Rusia La fuente dijo a Tass que “La investigación del FSB acusó a Gershkovich de espionaje en beneficio de su país.Él rechazó categóricamente todas las acusaciones y declaró que se dedicaba a actividades periodísticas en Rusia”.La fuente se negó a ampliar sus dec...

Harper puts on encouraging batting practice show in Philly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper went deep for the Phillies in their home opener. Sort of.Harper hit batting practice home runs — one more encouraging sign for the National League champions who are struggling in the early going that the two-time NL MVP could return to the lineup much earlier than expected, at the very least well before the All-Star break.The Phillies have Harper on the 10-day injured list as he recovers from offseason reconstructive elbow surgery rather than the 60-day IL, which would have ruled him out until May 29.Manager Rob Thomson watched the NLCS MVP take his cuts Friday at Citizens Bank Park about 4 1/2 hours before the Phillies played the Cincinnati Reds. Harper took on-field batting practice earlier this week at Yankee Stadium for the first time since Tommy John surgery last fall.“It’s not bothering him to swing the bat,” Thomson said.Thomson said there was still no timeline on Harper’s return and the biggest concern was sliding. There was also ...

How to get Avalanche playoff pom poms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Avalanche are back in the Stanley Cup playoffs and fans are gearing up for what they hope to be a deep run and back-to-back championships.The Avs still have a few regular season games left and seeding hasn't been determined. But as of April 5, they have punched their ticket to the playoffs. How to buy Colorado Avalanche playoff tickets Fans have been waving white pom poms at Avalanche games for years, and now there's a continued chance for those who can't attend games in person to join in from home.The Pom Pom Post was set up to help spread the cheers and support Kroenke Sports Charities at the same time. Fans across the country can make a $10 donation online and enter their address online to place an order. After placing an order, fans will get a confirmation email that has an estimated delivery window. It said 7-10 days for one FOX31 employee who ordered, which means they should arrive before the first round of the NHL playoffs begins on April 17.Ac...

Rantanen becomes rare Avalanche player to reach 50-goal mark

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche gathered in the cramped locker room and waited — with water bottles at the ready — for the player of the moment to enter.Once Mikko Rantanen stepped through the doorway, he got drenched in a celebration the team posted on social media. That's quite a way to soak in a milestone that hasn't happened all that often in franchise history. How to get Avalanche playoff pom poms With his hat trick Thursday night in San Jose, the right winger nicknamed “ The Moose ” became the fifth player in Colorado/Quebec history to reach the 50-goal plateau for a season. He is the first for the Avs since Milan Hejduk in 2002-03 and also the third NHL player from Finland to achieve the feat.Ask the ever-humble Rantanen the secret behind his success this season — his 52 goals are 16 more than his previous high — and he keeps his explanation simple.“Shooting more,” he cracked.It’s as good of a reason as any, because he is. Those 293 well-placed shots are a career-high ...

Police investigate Miami intersection after 2 found stabbed; suspect detained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

Police conducted an investigation in Miami after two people were found stabbed near the intersection of Northeast Third Court and 79th Street, Friday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where a vehicle was seen near a building.According to police, a man and a woman who were inside the vehicle, used the car to pin a man against the side of the building. The man was able to get free and stabbed the two who were inside the car. The man was stabbed several times and the woman was stabbed once. Surveillance footage from the area showed the aftermath of that encounter with the suspect leaving the scene.The suspect was detained by police.Both of the victims were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. Their current condition is unknown at this time.Both victims appeared to be in their 20s.It remains unclear what led up to the violent act.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

12-year-old among suspects in killing of 3 teens in Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A teenager and a 12-year-old have been charged in the deaths of three teens whose bodies were found along a Florida roadside and in the trunk of a partially-submerged vehicle, authorities said Friday. Another teen is being sought.Law enforcement officials were “shocked” by the young ages of the victims and alleged killers, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said at a news conference. The older suspect in custody is 17, and police are still searching for a 16-year-old.The two suspects in custody are charged with first-degree murder. The state attorney’s office is reviewing the case to determine whether the suspects will be charged as adults. The Associated Press does not publish the names of juveniles unless they have been charged with adult crimes.The shooting suspects and victims were all in a vehicle belonging to 16-year-old victim Layla Silvernail when the killings occurred, Woods said. Authorities have not released the names of the other two victims, a 16-year-...