1 shot, 1 beaten in fatal melee at Anaheim GardenWalk: Police
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
The Anaheim Police Department is continuing to investigate after two men were killed in a parking structure at Anaheim GardenWalk early Sunday morning.Just after 2 a.m., officers responded to reports of a "large fight and shooting" at GardenWalk, located in the 300 block of West Katella Avenue.Deonte Lenin in shown in this undated photo provided by the Anaheim Police Department.The first victim, 32-year-old Deonte Marquis Lenin of Highland, had been shot at least once and was declared dead at the scene, police said.The second man, 21-year-old Elian Tanori Arvayo of Phoenix, was found lying on the ground just outside the parking structure, suffering from blunt force trauma, police said. He succumbed to his wounds at a local hospital.Investigators said they have located surveillance video, but are not releasing it at this time.Police say various people are believed to have been in the area when the shooting took place, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forwa...2 children die after getting swept away in California's Kings River
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
The body of a four-year-old boy was found on Monday in the Kings River, the day after his sister's body was also recovered from the same Fresno County river.According to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, fire personnel saw the boy beneath the water caught against a tree. A firefighter was deployed into the water and recovered the body.Officials say the boy was found just under two miles downstream from where he initially went in the water. His sister was found around a fifth-of-a-mile downstream from where they went in.The identities of the two young victims have not been officially released.Officials with the Sheriff's Office say the two were swept away by the fast-moving water in the Kings River on Sunday afternoon. Deputies received a 9-1-1 call just before 2:00 p.m. reporting that the children had been swept away down the Kings River, just below Pine Flat Dam. “There was a family gathering of some sort and we do know when we got the call there was a family there... Two c...Toby Smiles: Redefining Boundaries at New York Fashion Week and Inspiring the World with Music and Influence.
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
Toby Smiles, the remarkable disabled influencer and musician, is set to make history as he rocks the runway at New York Fashion Week in September.Toby Smiles, the remarkable disabled influencer and musician, is set to make history as he rocks the runway at New York Fashion Week in September. In addition to this groundbreaking achievement, Toby is also preparing to release a book that delves deep into his extraordinary life. With each new endeavor, Toby continues to shatter stereotypes and inspire people around the world.As a disabled influencer and musician, Toby has captured the hearts of many and defied societal limitations and showcased the power of determination and passion. Living with Cerebral Palsy that affects his mobility, Toby faced numerous challenges from an early age. However, instead of letting his disability define him, he embarked on a journey to break barriers and make a difference through his music and online presence.Modeling in New York Fashion Week, one of the m...Meet John Kwatakye-Atiko, Successful Entrepreneur & Music Executive
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
Music executive and entrepreneur, John Kwatakye-Atiko (JKA), celebrates 20 years as a music executive this year. From interning at Def Jam at age 16 to running his own label and entertainment company, Popular Demand, this 36-year-old has a unique, impressive journey.This Far Rockaway native from Queens, New York, worked in the marketing department of the Mix-Show Radio Team under Shawn “Pecas” Costner at Island Def Jam. Some of the notable artists he promoted include but are not limited to LL Cool J, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Young Leek, Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, JZ, Teairra Mari, Memphis Bleek, Ludacris and many others.“Some of my favorite projects with Island Def Jam were Mariah Carey’s album, The Emancipation of Mimi, Kanye West’s College Dropout, Ne-Yo’s In My Own Words, Ludacris’ Red Light District, and Lionel Richie’s Coming Home.”John credits his perseverance, passion, openness to learning, and the unwavering belief in the potential of raw talent for his accomplishments....Fertility Is Powerful—And This Prenatal Brand Is Working to Underscore That
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
Supporting fertility and pregnancy care for the “modern couple” has been a long-time mission of Beli and its Founder & CEO, Joni Hanson Davis. As a fertility and prenatal supplement brand, Beli offers products formulated to support expecting parents, from preconception to postpartum.From the beginning, Beli has positioned itself as a source of “high-quality and science-backed” prenatal vitamins, earning the Clean Label Project Purity Award in the process. “We know that the science behind prenatal supplementation has not kept up with the times,” shares Davis, who notes that prenatal vitamins are not required to be proven safe and effective by the FDA before coming onto the market. “We’re here to clean up the supplement space and fill a clear gap in the industry in providing better and more modern nutritional support for both men and women.”Paving the wayAs of 2023, Beli celebrates five years in business, and four years since the launch of its Beli Vitality for Men. It’s one of th...Viktoria Fox crowned Miss Beverly Hills USA 2023
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Viktoria Fox, a model and entrepreneur from California is the first biracial (Asian American) to be crowned Miss Beverly Hills USA 2023.Fox follows a legacy of other Miss Beverly Hills USA Hall of Famers who went onto prosperous careers post pageantry, such as: Olivia Jordan (Miss USA), Nadia Mejia (Miss California USA), Victoria Olona (Miss Nevada USA).When asked by The Beverly Hills Courier what she plans to do with her title,“I want to help young women (and men) thrive during this recession”.“I want them to take advantage of the opportunities out there before it’s too late”. “It is so important to be brutally honest, and not sugar coat things” Fox continued. “Some may be more fortunate than others, but we’re all human, born with similar potential, and we can use that power to live out our dreams”.USA Queens at the Global Beauty AwardsFox is now eligible to compete at Miss California USA this June in Orange County. The top state pageant is currently run b...Multiple verified accounts on Twitter share fake Pentagon blast pic
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
By Donie O’Sullivan and Jon Passantino | CNNA fake image purporting to show an explosion near the Pentagon was shared by multiple verified Twitter accounts on Monday, causing confusion and leading to a brief dip in the stock market. Local officials later confirmed no such incident had occurred.The image, which bears all the hallmarks of being generated by artificial intelligence, was shared by numerous verified accounts with blue check marks, including one that falsely claimed it was associated with Bloomberg News.“Large explosion near the Pentagon complex in Washington DC. – initial report,” the account posted, along with an image purporting to show black smoke rising near a large building.The account has since been suspended by Twitter. It was unclear who was behind the account or where the image originated.Under owner Elon Musk, Twitter has allowed anyone to obtain a verified account in exchange for a monthly payment. As a result, Twitter verification is no longer an indica...Best Online Casinos Australia Travellers Can Join (2023): Top 10 Australian Casino Sites
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Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
Fans of Italian coffee culture, rejoice: A new cafe in downtown Oakland aims to replicate the Continental coffee experience, with all its sleek design touches and steam-shooting gizmos. And it’s run by the Italian-descended family behind local roasters Mr. Espresso.The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, which opens today at 1120 Broadway, channels a product name no doubt familiar to many Bay Area caffeine junkies. Carlo Di Ruocco, who’s from Salerno, Italy, founded Mr. Espresso way back in the 1970s and made a name for himself roasting beans with oak wood and wholesaling them to local shops. After nearly five decades, this is the brand’s first attempt at running a regular coffee shop – and judging from early information, it looks pretty neat.“After 45 years of supplying coffee to some of the best cafes and restaurants in the Bay Area, we thought it was time to open our own brick-and-mortar,” Luigi Di Ruocco, co-owner of Mr. Espresso, announced in a press release. &...Dominguez, UC Davis stabbing suspect, to get psychiatric exam
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:23 GMT
Associated PressWOODLAND — A judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric review of the former University of California, Davis student charged with two fatal stabbings and an attempted murder that shook the normally serene community outside Sacramento.An attorney for Carlos Dominguez said in Yolo County Superior Court that his client is not mentally competent to stand trial.Dominguez, 21, sat next to his court-appointed public defender and tried to speak several times during the short proceeding, The Sacramento Bee reported. Before he left, Dominguez said he did not want an attorney.Relatives of the second victim, Karim Abou Najm, a 20-year-old UC Davis student, attended the hearing, some wearing T-shirts with the young man’s image.Police have not disclosed a motive for the stabbings, which took place over a span of days and rattled the community. Students stayed at home or ventured out in pairs, and some businesses closed early.Dominguez had been a third-year student majoring in bio...Latest news
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