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El Niño, climate change conspired to cook up Hilary's mess, scientists say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

A natural El Nino, human-caused climate change, a stubborn heat dome over the nation’s midsection and other factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s record-breaking slosh into California and Nevada, scientists figure.Cooked up is the key phrase, since hot water and hot air were crucial in rapidly growing Hilary and then steering the storm on an unusual path that dumped 10 months of rain in a single weekend in normally bone-dry places. Nearly a foot of rain fell in parts of Southern California's mountains, while cities smashed summertime records.“It was a combination of sort of a perfect situation of everything coming together in a way that made the storm possible,” said University of Albany atmospheric scientist Kristen Corbosiero, an expert on Pacific hurricanes. Photos: Tropical Storm Hilary batters Southern California It’s never easy to attribute a single event to climate change, especially so quickly and with El Nino being a prominent factor, said former National Oceanic and ...

Wendy's adds three new items to menus nationwide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

Wendy’s Made to Crave menu lineup is getting a revamp with the addition of three new menu items.The fast-food chain introduced queso fries, a loaded nacho cheeseburger and a chicken sandwich to its menus nationwide Wednesday. McDonald’s fans can get this popular menu item at Wendy’s The loaded cheeseburger is topped with melty cheese, roasted poblano queso, spicy corn and tortilla strips, all sitting upon one of Wendy’s signature square patty. The patty is then drizzled with spicy chipotle sauce, accompanied by lettuce and tomatoes, all sandwiched between a jalapeño cheddar bun.Customers can swap out the beef patty for a chicken one as well.The new Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger pays homage to two American tailgating classics – cheeseburgers and nachos – and will have fans leaving the other guys behind and making the transfer to Wendy's this season." Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. chief marketing officer for The Wendy's Company, said in a statement. Wendy’s to test AI chatbot at drive-thru T...

Mama Lion Productions at Cannes 2023: An Eye-Opening Experience for Irina Meyer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

Nestled on the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival is a renowned and captivating event that attracts artists, filmmakers, and enthusiasts from around the world.With its dazzling lights, vibrant energy, and diverse voices, Cannes serves as a hub of cinematic brilliance. It is a place where stories come alive, cultures merge, and creativity knows no bounds. As you step into this enchanting realm, you’ll witness the power of film to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought.Similarly, Cannes 2023 proved to be a whirlwind experience for Irina Meyer, a conscious investor, producer, and founder of the female-owned production company Mama Lion Productions. Participating in the festival for the first time, the team embarked on an exhilarating journey, surrounded by highly creative individuals and captivating projects.One of the biggest challenges faced by the team was navigating the sprawling festival grounds. Cannes, with its vast expanse that spilled beyo...

The Challenge Champion’s Drive for Success On and Off the Track

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

In the entertainment world, few phenomena have captivated audiences like reality television. With its gripping storyline and unfiltered depiction of human experiences, reality TV has been a launching pad for budding celebrities since its inception. As each program has its own unique rules and challenges, the individuals embarking on this dynamic journey are forced to carefully pave their path to the top while under the scrutiny of millions who tune in to watch them fail or succeed with each episode.With his unyielding competitive spirit and tireless pursuit of creative expression, 32-year-old Jordan Wiseley, an actor, race car driver, and reality TV star, has shown that no obstacle is unsurmountable if approached with courage and resilience.Despite his early dreams of making it big in the movie industry, Wiseley found himself on a different path that would first lead him to reality television. Although this differed from what he had hoped for career-wise, the unexpected opportunity ...

How The Simonetta Lein Show Season 6 Connects With Audiences And Holds The #1 Ranking Of Celebrity TV Shows Becoming The Future Of Entertainment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

The anticipation is building as entertainment enthusiasts eagerly await the launch of Season 6 of The Simonetta Lein Show. This groundbreaking talk show, hosted by the charismatic and empowering Simonetta Lein, has taken the entertainment and fashion worlds by storm and continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of inspiration and meaningful conversations. As we prepare for the unveiling of the new season, let’s take a closer look at what makes this show a true phenomenon.One of the remarkable aspects of The Simonetta Lein Show is its ability to connect with viewers on a deep and personal level. Through her authentic and relatable approach, Simonetta created a platform that resonates with people from all walks of life. Whether it’s showcasing diverse talent, celebrities, or her millionaire and billionaire circle of entrepreneurs, while delving into thought-provoking discussions, the show strives to inspire and empower audiences worldwide.With past guests on t...

Sound Therapy as a Wellness Game-Changer, According to the Latest Scientific Research 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

Sound has been an integral part of history. From the melodic echoes of ancient gongs to the soulful strumming of a guitar, sound provided entertainment and played its deep roots in spiritual and emotional healing.In recent years, the wellness sector has witnessed a growing interest in alternative therapies, such as sound therapy, drawing people beyond traditional medicine’s confines and into holistic approaches. Once confined to the stages of concerts and tranquil corners of meditation chambers, sound therapy has now been revitalized in the modern world, harnessing specific frequencies for holistic intervention.Diving deep into the beauty of sound therapy is founder Marina Peñate of Sound Therapy Wellness. Currently pursuing her board-certified doctorate in natural medicine, she has expressed her passion for advancing the study of sound and its regenerative capabilities in modern science, introducing more innovative ways to promote health and wellness using a more unconvention...

Unveiling Digital Transformation: Musa Mughal’s  Groundbreaking Strategies that Propelled Diginet Global to the Forefront of the Marketing World

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

We live in a world where marketing landscapes are being reshaped at the speed of a click. Yet, one name stands out as a pioneer of digital disruption – Musa Mughal. His journey from an ordinary individual to a visionary leader has propelled Diginet Global to the forefront of the content marketing world, revolutionizing traditional paradigms and birthing new realms of possibility. This is not just a story of success; it’s a narrative of audacious strategies that defied norms and launched Diginet Global into the stratosphere of marketing eminence.The Maverick’s AscentMusa Mughal’s rise to prominence is nothing short of remarkable. Born in the digital age, his journey embodies the very essence of disruption. What began as a quest for connection and creativity on social media platforms evolved into a dynamic force that would redefine the very fabric of marketing. His innovative spirit and audacious thinking set him on a trajectory of transformation, steering Diginet Gl...

CAM Spreads The Heat Further South Than Ever

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

We’re catching up with one of the biggest hitters in California, as she continues to spread her SoCal footprint, Anna Willey of CAM.Willey is about as famed a female minority legacy operator as it gets. She got her start as a child on the underground NYC delivery scene. Eventually, she would open one of the most popular shops in Colorado. But she knew if she really wanted to crush it long-term, she’d have to move to California. After a short stint in the bay, she’d landed in Sacramento. From there, she coordinates CAM’s statewide growth.She’s proud to be where she’s at, but you won’t hear her tooting her own horn much, as she surveys the devastation in the cannabis industry. “Well, I think that it’s a really, really hard time for legacy operators,” Willey told L.A. Weekly. “There’s so much pride in saying we’re going to bootstrap it and do it on our own.”But it’s a different time. Running houses and small warehouses was dope. But to start partaking in the economy o...

Letters: Save CEQA | Impolite bicyclists | Equal coverage | Trump’s notoriety | Big Pharma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Let’s save CEQA andrestore People’s ParkI’m disturbed by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ bill, AB 1307, to preempt CEQA and destroy People’s Park. There are other places for UC Berkeley to build housing. And why build student housing for 17- and 18-year-olds adjacent to a proposed shelter for homeless people with problems?People’s Park is historic — also one of the only open spaces in densely populated south Berkeley. The park needs to be restored as a community resource, rather than tolerated as a homeless encampment.CEQA is the preeminent environmental law of California and also allows people to participate in matters that affect them. But every time a developer can’t get what it wants, some legislator writes a bill that weakens the statute.An appellate court found that UC did not meet CEQA’s requirement to consider alternative sites and noise. The matter is in the California Supreme Court. Wic...

‘No one is going to miss you’: How an AC Transit bus, a Baby Yoda doll, and a woman with ‘great hearing’ led to arrests in brutal homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:44 GMT

CASTRO VALLEY — Even before detectives elicited a confession from a man who bragged that he strangled Benjamin Hemmann “like you would any (expletive) dog,” the suffering Hemmann had endured was obvious.A 37-year-old man who lived with his dad in San Leandro, Hemmann was found dead near the 2.95 mile marker on Redwood Road in Castro Valley, after a motorcyclist drove by his body a little before 3 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2021, and called 9-1-1. Hemmann had been tied up with ratchet straps, bound with duct tape, gagged with a rag and strangled with something that resembled a dog leash, according to recently obtained court records.Before long, police had zeroed in on a pickup truck that they believed was the only vehicle that had traveled down Redwood Road at the time of the homicide. It was a blue Toyota Tacoma, with stolen plates and one distinctive feature: someone had tied a small Baby Yoda doll on the grill, a modification that would prove significant in coming weeks.By...