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Slideshow: Northern Lights illuminate the sky

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual. Forecasters say a blast of superhot material from the sun late last week hurled scorching gases known as plasma toward Earth at nearly 2 million mph. The northern lights are visible over Anchorage, Alaska, early Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)The northern lights are seen over a farm near Pulaski, Wis., on Sunday, April 23, 2023. An intense solar storm has the aurora borealis gracing the skies farther south than usual. (Sarah Kloepping/The Post-Crescent via AP)An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, near Washtucna, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)The northern lights are visible over Anchorage, Alaska, early Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Earth felt the brunt of the storm Sunday. Conditions eased Monday, but auroras might still be visibl...

George Foreman says 'it was scary' revealing his life for 'Big George Foreman'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

The life of boxing legend George Foreman hits the big screen this week. The two-time heavyweight champion had to pull back the layers to let fans into his personal life, something he never really did before. "I had my big walls around my home, tinted glass in new cars, sunglasses. You try to hide your life, then all of a sudden, I'll reveal things," he explained to KTLA 5's Scott "Movie" Mantz. "It was scary at first, then you realize 'why not?' Everybody should take a look at my life. What a wonderful thing to know that you can start from the bottom and there's nowhere to go but to the top."The Olympic gold medalist believes his story can be a source of inspiration for others. "Don't be afraid to be on the bottom. Just fight your way up. Fight to the top. You see that film, anyone can see 'Hey, if George can do that, watch me!'"Foreman's story in general is what motivated George Tillman Jr. to direct the film. "For me, (it) was the overall look at his life," Tillman Jr. explained. ...

Marco Santarelli: The Mastermind Behind the Turnkey Real Estate Revolution at Norada Real Estate Investments

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

Meet Marco Santarelli, a self-made multimillionaire, investor, author, podcaster, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a premium real estate firm that offers investors turnkey investment properties nationwide. He is also the creator of DealGrader, a real estate investment grading system that evaluates the profitability and risk of a property as an investment. Through his groundbreaking expertise in property investing, Santarelli aims to help one million people achieve financial freedom through real estate.Santarelli’s journey to success started when he was 18 and a student at the University of Calgary in Canada, where he bought his first rental property. Despite having no experience in real estate, Santarelli successfully handled the management of the property. This experience sparked his passion for real estate and led him to get licensed after graduating. He worked as a residential Realtor for three years before leaving to pursue other business ventures.However, Santarel...

Is Ayurvedic Skin Care And Hair Products The New Holy Grail Of Self Care Routines? Sheetal Rawal Of Apsara Skin Care Shares Insights

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

The beauty industry has recently experienced a growing demand for natural and organic products, especially skin and hair care. As people become more aware of the possible damage from harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients, they choose holistic and natural self-care options. This makes Ayurvedic skin care and hair care products, rooted in ancient Indian healing and wellness practices, increasingly popular in the industry.According to a recent report, the Ayurvedic personal products market will grow 16.09% for the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 due to an increase in awareness regarding the benefits of Ayurvedic medicines and personal care products. One woman pioneering and advocating this new approach in natural skin care is Sheetal Rawal.Apsara Skin Care has been making its name known in the beauty and personal care industry. Anchored on Sheetal’s personal experience and expertise as a human genetics scientist, the Ayurvedic skin care brand is a testament to how she champi...

RADIOPUSHERS introduces the future of artist development with the WE BUILT DIFFERENT Conference

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

Powered by RADIOPUSHERS and RESULTSANDNOHYPE, WE BUILT DIFFERENT was a two-day event to connect, educate, and empower emerging artists nationwide. More than 20 artists flew into Miami to attend the conference, which included face-to-face interviews, recording sessions, and live performances. The conference provided a platform for creatives to network, build their brand, and learn.On a stage set up inside a palatial waterfront home, DJ WESWILL curated live performances. The conference coincided with the recording of new music by several artists at the House of Hits Studios. Artists had the opportunity to showcase their talent and create priceless visual brand content at the event.The WE BUILT DIFFERENT conference was designed to empower creativity and provide artists with the tools they need to succeed. Through a combination of networking, education, and performance opportunities, artists were able to build their brands and reach their full potential.RADIOPUSHERS, the driving force b...

Bay Area heat on the way: Temperatures may hit 90 in some communities by mid-week

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

Off the heels of an intense winter storm season, the Bay Area’s rapidly-warming spring may offer a peek at summer weather beginning Wednesday, as inland temperatures could reach the 90s in parts of the region.National Weather Service forecasts showed warm temperatures on Tuesday before the ramp-up toward the 90s Wednesday. On a day which was expected to see relatively low winds, Tuesday’s forecast highs included 81 degrees in San Jose, 67 in downtown San Francisco, 72 in Oakland and 82 in Walnut Creek.“The main story will be heat (for the rest of the week),” said NWS meteorologist Brooke Bingaman. “Warm and dry weather for the rest of this week, into the weekend.”Living in the 80s & 90s…no, we don't mean leg warmers & grunge rock. Those are the high temperatures forecast for inland areas on Wed & Thu. If you're sensitive to heat, plan ahead to stay cool! #cawx pic.twitter.com/qkGwK2dret— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea...

Bed Bath & Beyond Bay Area stores shutdown list, some may be tricky to fill

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

SAN JOSE — Bed Bath & Beyond has decided to shut numerous Bay Area stores, closures that usher in the specter of more empty storefronts that may pose fresh challenges for real estate owners.An estimated 14 stores in the Bay Area are on the Bed Bath & Beyond shutdown list, a review of current and previous filings shows.Finding new tenants, however, might prove to be a significant challenge for Bay Area commercial property owners, at least in more than a few instances.“It’s very site-specific as to whether these retail boxes are reusable as they are now, or if they have to be redeveloped or repurposed,” said David Taxin, a partner with Meacham/Oppenheimer, a commercial real estate firm.These are the known Bed Bath & Beyond locations in the Bay Area affected by the retailer’s shutdown spree:Antioch, 5719 Lone Tree WayDaly City, 303 Gellert BoulevardDublin, 4882 Dublin BoulevardLarkspur, 2601 Larkspur Landing CircleOakland, 590 Second StreetPlea...

Pacifica: Two people stabbed during large group fight

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

PACIFICA — A brawl in a parking lot Saturday afternoon led to the stabbing of two people, police said.Pacifica police received reports of a group fight about 5:21 p.m in a parking lot on the 600 block of Crespi Drive. Most of the group had dispersed by the time officers arrived, but police quickly learned that two stabbings had taken place.One of the victims was treated for their injuries at the scene and transported to a hospital, which the other was driven directly to a hospital by a family member, police said. Authorities said the injuries to both victims did not appear to be life-threatening.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Palo Alto shoplifting suspect arrested after allegedly crashing into police car, flipping vehicle Crime and Public Safety | Pacifica police say man who allegedly shot pregnant ex in 2016 is still at large Crime and Public Safety | Millbrae educator arrested on suspicion of molesting students Crime and P...

Silenced trans lawmaker upholds stance in Montana dispute

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

By Amy Beth Hanson | Associated PressHELENA, Mont. — Supporters of a transgender lawmaker who legislative leaders in Montana have prevented from speaking gathered outside the statehouse on Monday, waving pride flags chanting “Let Her Speak!” as a standoff over fiery remarks she made moved into its second week.Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr hasn’t been allowed to speak on the statehouse floor since Thursday because she told her Republican colleagues last week that they would have “blood on their hands” if they banned gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.Zephyr, a Missoula Democrat, was silenced and deliberately misgendered by some Republican lawmakers throughout last week. Zephyr was silenced for a second day Friday as her Republican colleagues refused to let her speak on the chamber’s floor about a bill that would prevent minors from seeing pornography online.She plans to keep trying to speak on the House floor Monday despite Repub...

California injects nearly $50m to complete San Jose transit project funding

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:30 GMT

A long-awaited East San Jose transit extension is one step closer to becoming a reality after local and state officials announced Monday that the last slice of funding for the $530 million plan has been secured.California’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program will inject $46 million into a project that’s set to extend light rail service along a 2.4-mile stretch between Alum Rock and Eastridge Transit Centers — a region that includes many of the city’s working-class residents. The extension will include an elevated guideway with two new stations running southeast above Capitol Expressway alongside Lake Cunningham and Reid-Hillview Airport.Groundbreaking is slated for early next year and rides will start in 2029. Once completed, passengers will be able to hop on the light rail at Eastridge and connect to the Milpitas BART station.At the moment, the only public transit connecting the two sites is a bus service that takes approximately 11 minutes.Aside fro...