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Opinion: On the climate crisis, it’s time to lean into pessimism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

The state of the environment in California — as in the nation — is grim this summer. A record-breaking heat wave. The first tropical storm recorded in 84 years in the state. Another dangerous wildfire season ahead. There’s no end to the bad news. What’s the best way to cope with our collective climate anxiety?Some might say that you should keep a positive outlook. In fact, if you’ve read about the environment lately, you’ve surely heard arguments in favor of “climate optimism,” the view that humanity will figure out how to fix the damage we’ve done before we reach social and biological collapse, often characterized as “climate doomism.”There are two motivations behind this kind of positivity. The first is a genuine belief that things are going to work out. The other is a practical matter — the idea that a positive attitude is the best motivator for people to devote their time and resources to climate solutions.Or, perhaps more to the point, that climate doomism is ...

Beyoncé gives 'Beyhive' a show to remember at Levi’s Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) – From the moment Beyoncé took the Levi’s Stadium stage at 9:02 p.m. Wednesday night to her departure nearly 2.5 hours later, she had the “Beyhive” buzzing. The packed, frenzied crowd sang along to the iconic performer’s every song and matched her shimmering costumes with outfits just as exotic and eye-catching. Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour stopped in the Bay Area for just one night, and tens of thousands of rabid fans descended on Levi’s Stadium to spectate. They flew in from as far as Tokyo for a chance to see the superstar in action. Beyoncé put a memo out on her Instagram and website on Aug. 23: wear silver to the next month of shows. The crowd obliged. A look around the stadium showed a plethora of silver garments: sparkly silver dresses, silver wings attached to the back of a top and silver cowboy hats – just as Beyoncé herself wore for the Renaissance album’s art. August 30, 2023 – Santa Clara, California – Levi's StadiumPhotographer: J...

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting near Port of Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is dead and another is being hospitalized following a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon near the Port of Oakland, according to police. Around 4:45 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of an individual who was shot in the 90 block of Linden Street. One victim was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound, Oakland police said. Deputies nab 2 suspects in attempted bank robbery in San Lorenzo, hit-and-run of minor Shortly after arriving to the scene, officers were informed of a second victim who transported themselves to a local hospital with at least one gunshot wound. The victim at the scene was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead after succumbing to their injuries, police said. The second victim is being treated at a local hospital with their condition currently unknown.The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin is notified. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD's Homicide Section at 51...

Deputies nab 2 suspects in attempted bank robbery in San Lorenzo, hit-and-run of minor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

(BCN) -- Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a bank and the hit-and-run of a juvenile in San Lorenzo, the Alameda Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Kevin Perry, 21, and Dewey Nguyen, 21, were arrested on suspicion of the attempted robbery of a Citibank and the felony hit-and-run of a juvenile in a crosswalk. Teen struck by fleeing bank robber’s car in San Lorenzo Police were initially searching for an unknown male in a dark hoodie and mask who entered the Citibank on Paseo Grande on Monday and passed a note demanding $20,000, "or the bank would be blown up," police said. A second man in his early 20s with a slender build, wearing all-black clothing, a black backpack and red and black shoes acted as a lookout. Both men left the bank before any money was surrendered, police said. The suspects got into a blue Ford Taurus and a brief vehicle pursuit by police ensued, but was ended for public safety after the suspects struck a juvenile walking across th...

No. 18 Oregon State opens a season of high expectations at San Jose State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

No. 18 Oregon State (0-0) at San Jose State (1-0), Sunday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)Line: Oregon State by 16 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Oregon State leads 4-2.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Beavers open the season with high expectations after winning 10 games last season under coach Jonathan Smith, including the last four. Oregon State is looking to get off to a fast start with three games against non-power conference teams. The Spartans lost their opener 56-28 at No. 6 USC and are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak against ranked teams since beating Fresno State in 2013. KEY MATCHUPOregon State secondary against San Jose State WR Nick Nash. The converted QB had a big season debut with six catches for 89 yards and three touchdowns. Nash caught just 11 passes his first four seasons and will test the Beavers defensive backs led by Ryan Cooper Jr. Cooper had 13 passes defensed last season.PLAYERS TO WATCHOregon State: QB DJ Uiagalelei. The Clemson transfer is set for his ...

Cade Klubnik is confident and ready for his first season as starting quarterback for No. 9 Clemson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was asked if he felt any butterflies about his first season as a starter for the ninth-ranked Tigers. “I’m excited,” Klubnik said quickly with a smile. He then used “excited” five more times in his two minute answer. Told of his passer’s exuberance, first-year Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley smirked. “You got to calm him down sometimes, he’s so amped up,” Riley said. “And that’s certainly not a bad thing.” Especially if the sophomore passer channels high energy into high-scoring performances. Klubnik grabbed attention as a freshman backup for D.J. Uiagalelei last season, entering when the Tigers’ offense struggled against Syracuse and rallying the team from 11 points down in the second half to a 27-21 victory. When Uiagalelei struggled again a few weeks later in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game against North Carolina, Klubnik once more got the call and delivered with a high-octane showing in a 39-10 w...

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed after returning from exile, requests a royal pardon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently returned from exile and began serving an eight-year prison term, has requested a royal pardon, a senior member of the outgoing Cabinet said Thursday. Thaksin was moved from prison to a state hospital soon after his return last week for reported ill health.Wissanu Krea-ngam, who is acting justice minister as well as a deputy prime minister, said he has received a letter from Thaksin requesting a pardon, but declined to say how long it would take to be approved.“The process of approval entirely depends on his royal grace,” he said. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, giving King Maha Vajiralongkorn the final word on pardons of convicted criminals.Thaksin, by promoting populist policies and using the fortune he made in telecommunications to build his own political party, was elected prime minister in 2001 and easily reelected in 2005. He was ousted in a military coup in 2006 and accused of corruption, abuse o...

JCPenney is spending $1 billion on store and online upgrades in latest bid to revive its business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — JCPenney said Thursday it plans to spend more than $1 billion by the end of 2025 in a bid to revive the storied but troubled 121-year-old department store chain.The money is going toward remodeling JCPenney stores, upgrading its online shopping site and app, and making its supply network more efficient so that online orders are delivered more quickly.JCPenney’s CEO Marc Rosen, who took the company’s helm in November 2021 and has served as an executive at Levi Strauss and Walmart, is renewing the chain’s focus on its core middle-income shoppers with affordable fashion and housewares.“Now is the time more than ever to lean into that and make sure that we’re delivering that experience for our customer,” Rosen said in an interview with The Associated Press. That’s a change of tactics from previous management teams that pursued wealthier shoppers with offers of trendy items and major appliances.As part of the plans unveiled Thursday, check-out stations that had been locat...

1 dead, 18 injured following head-on crash in Howard County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

Listen live to WTOP for the latest traffic updates on the 8s.A man is dead after the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a passenger bus early Thursday morning in Jessup, Maryland.The crash happened on Route 32 near Interstate 95 at about 3:24 a.m., when a Buick Enclave SUV traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes struck a Greyhound bus carrying 38 passengers, according to Howard County police.The driver of the Buick, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene.The bus driver and 17 passengers were transported to hospitals, all with non-life-threatening injuries.Route 32 eastbound traffic was diverted to I-95 (Exit #13), according to the WTOP Traffic Center. All lanes were blocked along the on-ramp for over four hours. All lanes reopened at 8 a.m.An investigation is ongoing, police said.A map of the area is below. Source

Jim Harbaugh laments suspension, keeping him from No. 2 Michigan opener against East Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:20 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is used to being busy on Saturdays in the fall.When No. 2 Michigan plays East Carolina on Saturday at the Big House, though, Harbaugh will have some free time. Harbaugh will start serving a three-game suspension, imposed by the school in an attempt to lessen eventual punishment for breaking NCAA rules, when perhaps the best college team he has coached kicks off the season.Harbaugh said going to his son’s game might be an option for his afternoon activities, adding he didn’t know if he would watch his team play on TV — or not.“It’s uncharted waters,” he saidHarbaugh was knocked out of games as a quarterback at Michigan and in the NFL with a broken arm along with knee and shoulder injuries, but he said this blow hits different.“I’ve heard people comment that it’s a slap on the wrist,” he said. “It’s more like a baseball bat to the kneecaps.”Harbaugh’s game-day roll will be filled by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter against...