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Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current crisis in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and push prices higher. But don’t expect a repeat of the catastrophic price hikes and long lines at the gasoline pump, experts say.The Israel-Hamas war is “definitely not good news” for oil markets already stretched by cutbacks in oil production from Saudi Arabia and Russia and expected stronger demand from China, the head of the International Energy Agency said.Markets will remain volatile, and the conflict could push oil prices higher, “which is definitely bad news for inflation,” Fatih Birol, executive director of the Paris-based IEA, told The Associated Press. Developing countries that import oil and other fuels would be the most affected by higher prices, he said.International benchmark Brent crude traded above $91 a barrel on Thursday, up from $85 per barrel on Oct. 6, the day before Hamas attacked Israel, killing hun...

US commitment to Ukraine a central question as Biden meets with EU leaders amid congressional chaos

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saddled with a dysfunctional Congress, President Joe Biden has the task of assuring European Union leaders on Friday that the United States can nonetheless deliver on promises to send tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid to wartime Ukraine and Israel.The Oval Office sit-down comes at a moment when domestic U.S. political chaos could further destabilize an increasingly chaotic world. Many of Biden’s shared priorities with the EU depend on getting a budget through Congress — a tough task given that the House lacks an elected speaker and differences with some Republican lawmakers over aid for Ukraine could force a federal government shutdown in November.Along with addressing Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russia and the fallout from Hamas’ attack on Israel, the U.S. and EU leaders are also figuring out how to manage climate change, economic competition with China and trade and tax issues. One day ahead of his meeting with Biden, European Counc...

Wild puzzled over phantom goal that turned tide in 7-3 loss to Kings

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

With Halloween less than two weeks away, maybe it was fitting that the Minnesota Wild were undone Thursday by a phantom goal.Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice in the last minute of the first period to break a 2-2 tie, the first of which he appeared to have kicked through Marc-Andre Fleury’s legs, and Minnesota never recovered in a 7-3 loss at Xcel Energy Center.“We’ve gotta be better at being resilient and not letting that get to us,” head coach Dean Evason.Connor Dewar, Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for the Wild, and Fleury stopped 21 of 26 shots. The Kings’ last two goals were empty netters after Evason pulled Fleury with more than 2 minutes to play.But it was Dubois’ first goal that seemed to turn the tide — he scored a second 12 seconds later to put the Wild down 4-2 heading into the first intermission — and the Wild still weren’t convinced Dubois didn’t kick that puck past Fleury.“I didn’t feel it hit my stick,” Dewar said. “I don’t know if it hit Brock (Faber’s), bu...

Avalanche shut down Connor Bedard, dominate Blackhawks en route to fourth straight win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

The Colorado Avalanche began the season with three wins on the road, including two victories against potential playoff teams, but several of them spoke of another level left to reach.Their collective effort Thursday night in the home opener against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks might not have been exactly what they were alluding to, but it was a step in that direction.“We’re still fine-tuning our game, no question, but I think the guys are getting to know each other and like each other and that goes a long way for our culture and everyone understands the high expectations,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “We’re getting there. It’s a lot of fun to play that way, when you’re on the attack for most of the night and you do the right things on the checking side so you can get back on the attack.”The Avs shook off a sluggish few minutes in the first half of the first period and then crushed the rebuilding Blackhawks in a game that o...

Nuggets preseason finale takeaways: Bones Hyland revenge game accentuates transition defense troubles, but Denver finishes with a win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The Nuggets defeated the Clippers 103-90 in their preseason finale Thursday night with the starters playing into the second half. Los Angeles rested its starters after playing them Tuesday.Here are three takeaways from the win.Bones on a missionThe Nuggets somewhat unwittingly allowed this to turn into the Bones Hyland revenge game for a bit … until he had to be helped off the court with a leg injury with 5:36 remaining in the third quarter, anyway.Before tip, Michael Malone called Denver’s transition defense “embarrassing” in the first Clippers game, which he watched remotely. Hyland compounded the problem a few times, buzzing from end to end with the audacity of his new teammate Russell Westbrook. A number of Nuggets struggled to cover him when he had the ball. Malone called a timeout, fuming, in the second quarter after one of Hyland’s easy transition buckets off a Denver miss. The ex-Nugget shot 10 for 15 with 25 points, seven rebounds...

Deputy in stable condition after being injured by burglary suspect's vehicle in West Hollywood

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was seriously injured Thursday evening after they were injured by a vehicle used by a fleeing burglary suspect.It happened around 4:40 p.m. near the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and Cynthia Street in West Hollywood.According to the Sheriff's Department, deputies from the West Hollywood station responded to a report of a burglary. Deputies eventually located the suspect's vehicle and a brief pursuit began.When the chase ended, the deputy was injured by the suspect's vehicle. Officials did not say if the deputy was hit by the vehicle, if the vehicle rolled into them or something else happened that led to the deputy being injured.Video from Sky5 showed what appeared to be the deputy sitting in the front passenger seat of an LASD cruiser before paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived on scene to render first air.The deputy suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. They are currently listed as ...

Pasadena pharmacist named among the best in the nation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

A pharmacist in Pasadena has been named among the top 10 pharmacists in the nation.SingleCare, a free prescription savings service, announced the winners of its fifth annual Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards, recognizing pharmacy staff across the U.S. that go above and beyond to serve their communities. Marie Salcido, Pharm.D. at Ralphs in Pasadena was among those to receive the honor.“Helping people in the pharmacy and outside of the pharmacy fulfills me,” Salcido told SingleCare in an interview. “It’s what drives me to do well. At our store, we like to give that personal touch to each patient. Our staff is pretty much familiar with everyone. It feels almost like a very large extended family, and that’s the care we try to provide. All of us, myself and my employees, are constantly solving any problems, and we won’t stop until it’s resolved.”Customers submitted thousands of nominations for this year’s awards and after SingleCare’s editorial board evaluated the nominations, they selec...

Better effort, but same result for San Jose Sharks as challenging homestand ends

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks came up with a better overall effort Thursday than they had in their previous three games on this season-opening homestand but were still unable to earn their first victory of the year.The Sharks allowed goals to Brad Marchand, James van Riemsdyk and David Pastrnak and only managed an Anthony Duclair goal at the other end in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins at SAP Center to remain winless on the season.Unlike games against the Colorado Avalanche last Saturday and the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday when they were badly outshot, the Sharks were able to create some sustained time in the offensive zone before Duclair scored with 8:47 left in regulation time.San Jose Sharks’ Anthony Duclair (10) scores a goal against Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) and Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) in the third period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Duclair’s goal was his...

Suspect arrested in connection with two killings in parking lot of East Bay gym

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with two homicides that happened outside a San Leandro gym, the San Leandro Police Department said. The killings happened on Sept. 14 and Sept. 24 outside 24-Hour Fitness Bayfair, located at 304 Bayfair Mall. In both cases, SLPD was called to the gym in the late morning for an unconscious man inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Both times, police found a dead man with a gunshot wound. "We understand this case garnered a lot of community attention and generated an understandably high level of concern for safety, particularly at 24-Hour Fitness Bayfair," said SLPD Lieutenant Abe Teng. Victims robbed at gunpoint in downtown Walnut Creek Police reviewed surveillance footage, and in both instances, they saw a man who arrived at the scene in work boots. During the first killing, he wore a red Nike backpack. He took the same route when leaving the scene both times and was identified as a suspect. On Tuesday just after 2 p.m., an SLPD...

Three USPS workers assaulted and robbed in SF's Mission District

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three United States Postal Services workers were assaulted and robbed within days of each other in San Francisco's Mission District, USPS confirmed to KRON4. The first robbery happened Saturday at about 5:15 p.m. in the area of 17th Street and Guerrero Street. The mail carrier was shoved and postal keys were stolen, but the victim was not seriously injured, USPS said. Human remains found in Sebastopol believed to be missing man, murder suspect arrested The second robbery occurred Tuesday near 26th Street and San Jose Avenue. An assault and attempted robbery were reported, but the victim was again not injured seriously, per USPS. On Thursday at 3:40 p.m., a third robbery took place near 2750 23rd St. The carrier was not seriously injured, but keys were stolen. The USPS released an image of the vehicle used in the robbery (below).The robberies of postal carriers have become a theme in the Bay Area. USPS said three more employees were robbed in San Francisco ...