Harrowing helicopter rescue rescues woman trapped for hours on top of overturned pickup truck in swollen stream
A woman survived nearly 15 hours on top of a pickup truck that overturned in rapids in Northern California before being rescued by helicopter. California Highway Patrol Aircraft airlifted the woman to safety Tuesday morning, where she was treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Authorities said the woman had previously frequently crossed streams in local parks. But this time, they underestimated the water levels from recent rains and found themselves trapped on Monday night. Harrowing footage posted online showed the woman being hoisted to safety by a helicopter crew using a harness on Tuesday morning. She had spent the night on top of her overturned car as the waves rolled in, but someone camping near her found her and alerted authorities.
Harbaugh returns to the NFL as coach of the Chargers after leading the University of Michigan to a national title.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) – Jim Harbaugh has been hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. He leaves the University of Michigan after nine seasons as the coach of college football's winningest program and the school's first national championship since 1997. After his second interview, Harbaugh made the long-awaited decision to return to the NFL and resume his missed Super Bowl bid. He as a quarterback and a coach. He will be the first former Chargers player to return to the team as head coach.
Japan is rich, but many children are poor.A film documenting the plight of single mothers
TOKYO (AP) – Women struggle with poverty, juggling childcare and household chores, working hard and sleeping only a few hours a night. The award-winning documentary film The Ones Left Behind, released last year, tells the stories of these Japanese single mothers. Australian filmmaker Rion McAvoy said on Tuesday that he wanted to tell stories about “subjects that no one wants to touch on”. It's very taboo in Japan. ” Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, Japan has the highest child poverty rate of any rich country in the world, with one in seven children living in poverty.
A YouTuber who allegedly exceeded 150 mph on a motorcycle on a Colorado highway is wanted on multiple charges.
DENVER (AP) — Authorities say a man posted a video on YouTube of himself speeding from Colorado Springs to the Denver metropolitan area on Interstate 25 in 20 minutes, a trip that normally takes about an hour. Authorities say he posted it and is wanted on multiple charges. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Texas resident Rendon Dietzman, 32, slipped through a small gap in his car on September 28th and recorded himself traveling on the shoulder at more than 150 mph. That's what it means. Dietzmann is known on his YouTube as Gixxer Brah. He has posted multiple similar videos from different parts of the country. Investigators say numerous drivers contacted them about the incident.
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as it further liberalizes
JERUSALEM (AP) – The first liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia in more than 70 years. A diplomat who walked through the store told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The move further socially liberalizes the once ultra-conservative kingdom, home to Islam's holiest site. Although restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the Riyadh liquor store opening is part of Saudi Arabia's bullish Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious plan to gradually shift the country's economy away from oil. This comes as Saudi Arabia aims to become a tourism and business destination.
In-N-Out closes its stores for the first time in its 75-year history after a wave of car break-ins and robberies
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In-N-Out Burger is closing its first location in its 75-year history following a wave of car break-ins and robberies at its only restaurant in Oakland, California. do. The company said Wednesday that it has repeatedly taken steps to keep its customers and employees safe, but they continue to be victimized on a regular basis. The affected fast food restaurant is located in a busy corridor near Auckland International Airport and is scheduled to close on March 24th. Denny Wernick, In-N-Out's chief operating officer, said the company is aware of the frequency and severity of crimes encountered by customers and criminals alike. In-N-Out is based in Irvine, California.
Bills fans donate to charity helping stray cats after Bass misses field goal in playoffs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Wildcats are benefiting from Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass' missed field goal attempt. After the fourth-year player missed a game-tying 44-yard field goal in a 27-24 loss in the divisional round of the playoffs, fans rallied in support of Bass, the Buffalo-area Ten Lives Club Cats. Donated over $260,000 to shelters. to Kansas City on Sunday. A spokesperson for the shelter hopes the surge in support will be a source of encouragement for Bass, who has gone through the most difficult period of his career. Bass has two cats of his own, and two years ago he teamed up with Ten Lives for the first time as part of a campaign to end animal cruelty.
Five players from the 2018 Canadian World Junior Team will be placed on leave from their clubs.
Five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior Team have taken time off from their current clubs in recent days. NHL players Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames, and former NHL player Alex, now with Swiss club Ambri Piotta. -Formenton has been granted leave in recent days. Police in London, Ont., launched an investigation in 2022 after word emerged that Hockey Canada had settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by several members of the team at a celebration. The Globe and Mail reported Wednesday that five players from the team have been asked to turn themselves in on sexual assault charges.
Jon Stewart returns to host 'The Daily Show' on Mondays only
NEW YORK (AP) – Comedian Jon Stewart is winding back the clock and returning to “The Daily Show” as weekly host and executive producer through the 2024 U.S. election cycle. Comedy Central announced Wednesday that Stewart will host the topical TV show every Monday starting Feb. 12. For the rest of the week, the show's regular cast will take turns appearing on the show. Stewart first hosted the show from 1999 to 2015. For years, “The Daily Show” has skewered left and right by making media characters into characters and playing them dead straight, no matter how ridiculous. The show has been without a permanent host since Trevor Noah left the show last year.
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan townhouse, reportedly seen 30 times
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with stalking singer Taylor Swift after his arrest near her Manhattan townhouse has been seen there dozens of times in the past two months, according to court documents. They say they were repeatedly asked to leave. New York City police said Seattle resident David Crowe, 33, was arrested Monday by officers responding to a complaint of an emotionally unstable man acting erratically near Swift's home in the upscale Tribeca neighborhood. He was taken into custody overnight and Wednesday afternoon, the statement said. Crowe was charged Wednesday with stalking and harassment and released on supervised release. Shortly after, police announced he had been arrested again. The Associated Press left a phone message seeking comment from Crowe's attorney.
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