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An avalanche killed 2 British skiers on Mont Blanc. A hiker in the French Alps also died in a fall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

PARIS (AP) — An avalanche in an off-piste area of a French ski resort swept two British skiers to their deaths, the British Foreign Office said in a statement Friday. The pair are reportedly a 54-year-old mother and her 22-year-old son, according to the statement. Another skier, reportedly an instructor, has been left injured and a hiker was killed in a separate area after the avalanche on Mont Blanc.“We are supporting the family of two British people who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities,” according to the British Foreign Office.The avalanche on Thursday swept through an off-piste area of the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains ski resort at an altitude of 2,300 meters (7,545 feet), the administration for the Haute-Savoie region said in a statement.Dozens of mountain rescuers set out to search for skiers trapped, finding a man and a woman dead and one person injured, and rescuing five others, the administration said. An investigation was opened into...

Meet the CEO of the Berkeley-based company helping the colorblind enjoy fall foliage hues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

You have probably seen one of the many viral videos: Someone puts on a pair of normal-looking glasses, and they gasp, or break down in tears. Colorblind, for the first time they are seeing the range of contrasts in the fall foliage, or the true color of a loved one’s eyes.The technology behind those revelations? Berkeley-based company EnChroma, which makes glasses that enrich color vision for the colorblind. Erik Ritchie is the company’s CEO, and he shares his vision for the future of seeing in color.Q: What is color blindness?A: To an extent color blindness is a misnomer. There are very few people who are truly colorblind and only see in grayscale. Most people have what we term “color vision deficiency.”The eye has three cones that perceive color, they roughly equate to red, blue and green. The majority of folks that are colorblind have red-green color blindness, either the red or the green cone is deficient.For folks who have color vision deficiency, there ...

Oakland police officer critically injured along city’s waterfront Friday morning

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

OAKLAND — An Oakland police officer was critically injured Friday morning along the city’s waterfront, authorities said.The officer was taken to a hospital and an update on their condition was not immediately available. It is unclear how the officer was injured.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Teen charged with involuntary manslaughter, not murder, in East Bay homicide Crime and Public Safety | Two good Samaritans shot in broad daylight during East Bay gas station robbery Crime and Public Safety | Two youths killed in East Bay late night hit-and-run identified Crime and Public Safety | Once facing life without parole, East Bay man took 11 years in Bay Point homicide Crime and Public Safety | Oakland police ID Antioch man killed in Dec. 4 shooting The incident happened a little before 5 p.m. in the 400 block of Embarcadero near 5th Avenue.As of 7:45 a.m., there remained a large police...

Major police activity in Oakland

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

(KRON) – There is a heavy police presence in Oakland along the Embarcadero Friday morning. The Oakland Police Department has expanded a crime scene.Video from the scene showed a white pickup truck with a shattered window and apparent bullet holes.There is no word on a suspect or threat.  Suspect nabbed for fleeing from cops, alleged possession of ‘ghost’ gun, drugs There has not been confirmation of any arrest. This is a developing story.

Más olas enormes chocarán contra la costa de California

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

(CNN) — Una serie de poderosas tormentas en el Océano Pacífico están provocando olas imponentes en la costa de California, provocando inundaciones y planteando un riesgo significativo para las personas y las estructuras a lo largo de la costa.Este jueves, olas monstruosas de más de 6 metros se estrellaron contra diques y arrastraron e hirieron a varias personas, obligaron a realizar rescates y enviaron una dañina oleada de agua a través de las calles costeras de California.Es posible que se produzca una breve caída en la altura de las olas en algunos lugares a lo largo de la costa de California durante este viernes, a medida que una tormenta avanza hacia la costa, pero el peligro volverá a aumentar rápidamente más tarde el viernes y el sábado a medida que se desarrolle otro sistema detrás de ella.“En general, se espera que se trate de un evento excepcional de inundaciones costeras y de alto oleaje que no ha ocurrido en muchos años”, advirtió el servicio meteorológi...

Sports on TV for December 30 – 31

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, December 30COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)12 p.m.ACCN — Virginia at Notre DameBTN — Stonehill at RutgersCW — Pittsburgh at SyracuseFS1 — Hofstra vs. St. John’s, Elmont, N.Y.1 p.m.ESPNU — Quinnipiac at Florida2 p.m.CBS — Creighton at MarquetteCW — Queens (NC) at DukeESPN2 — Virginia Tech at Wake ForestFS1 — Indiana St. at Michigan St.3 p.m.SECN — Cent. Arkansas at Missouri4 p.m.CBS — UCLA at OregonESPN2 — Wichita St. vs. Kansas, Kansas City, Mo.5 p.m.FS1 — Chicago St. at DePaulSECN — UNC-Wilmington at Arkansas7 p.m.FOX — Ohio St. vs. West Virginia, ClevelandSECN — Prairie View A&M at Texas A&M9 p.m.SECN — Chattanooga at Auburn10 p.m.PAC-12N — Southern Cal at Oregon St.COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)12 p.m.ESPN2 — South Carolina at East CarolinaFOX — Ohio St. at Michigan2 p.m.BTN — Minnesota at IowaFOX — Baylor at Texas3 p.m.PAC-12N — Utah at Colorado4 p.m.BTN — Michigan St. at Penn St.CBSSN — Utah St. at UNLV6 p....

Big Ten’s No. 10 Penn State to have top-ranked defense tested by SEC’s No. 11 Ole Miss in Peach Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

No. 11 Mississippi (10-2) vs. No. 10 Penn State (10-2), Saturday, Noon ET (ESPN)FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Penn State by 4 1/2Series record: This will be the first meeting between the teams.WHAT’S AT STAKEPenn State is looking to complete its list of wins in all of the New Year’s Six bowl games. Ole Miss will be playing to become the first 11-win team in the 129-year history of the program. Each of the teams will aim to establish momentum for a 2024 season and a move into the new 12-team College Football Playoff. Ole Miss is playing in its second New Year’s Six bowl in the last three seasons, following a 21-7 loss to Baylor in the 2021 Sugar Bowl.KEY MATCHUPOle Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart vs. Penn State’s No. 1 defense. Dart passed for 2,985 yards with 20 touchdowns and rushed for 377 yards with seven touchdowns. He leads an up-tempo offense challenged by a Nittany Lions defense that allowed the fewest yards and first downs and collected the most sacks in the nati...

Man charged with murder in death of Topgolf coworker

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Thornton Topgolf employee has been charged after he allegedly shot and killed a coworker in the business' parking lot.Bryce Holden, 22, of Wheat Ridge, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after he was shot on Dec. 23. Victor Salazar-Guarache, 26, of Lakewood was arrested in connection to Holden's death. Man arrested after multiple Edgewater homes hit by gunfire On Friday, the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office filed charges against Salazar-Guarache. He is charged with:First-degree murderTwo counts of first-degree attempted murderSentence enhancer: Crime of violenceAccording to an investigation conducted by Thornton police, the suspect and victim both worked as dishwashers at the business. On Dec. 23, Salazar-Guarache punched out from work early at 11:42 p.m. Salazar-Guarache then went to his car and drove around the parking lot. At 12:49 a.m., after the Topgolf location closed, Holden and a third coworker left the business and walked toward Holden’s car...

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: TV channel, time, what to know

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos have two games left this season, and Russell Wilson is ready to ride... the bench.Yes, that's right, when the Los Angeles Chargers come to town on New Year's Eve, Jarrett Stidham will be starting at quarterback for the Broncos.The decision to play Stidham comes as the Broncos still technically have a shot at making the playoffs.Tickets for Chargers vs. BroncosIt's the last chance to see the Broncos at home this season, and the first chance to see who may be the team's future starter.However, with it being a holiday weekend during a season that likely will end after the regular season, tickets are reasonably affordable. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Tickets start at $45 if you're planning to get them directly through Ticketmaster, resale sites SeatGeek and StubHub also have tickets starting in the same range.If you're hoping to be in the 100-level seats, then the secondary market may be your best bet. But even...

Miami woman recovers stolen luggage thanks to AirTag technology

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:02 GMT

Catherine Gavina found herself in an unexpected holiday predicament when her luggage went missing during a trip to North Carolina. However, a small but powerful device came to her rescue, ensuring a happy ending to what could have been a holiday hassle.Gavina, a Miami resident, shared her gratitude for the AirTag, a tracking device, which proved helpful in recovering her parents’ suitcase. The family, eager for a change of scenery, embarked on a Carolina Christmas on Dec. 22. “It was a special trip [because it was our] first time in North Carolina,” said Gavina.The holiday spirit took an unexpected turn when Gavina discovered the missing luggage at Charlotte’s International Airport. “We got all of the luggage at the baggage claim for Spirit Airlines however there was one missing,” said Gavina. The AirTag, purchased the night before their trip, became a crucial tool in the search for the lost suitcase. “So I thought, let me check my find my A...