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Costco pulling Kirkland vodka from shelves over 'horrible' odor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

Costco has removed multiple lots of its popular Kirkland-brand vodka from shelves amid allegations that the spirit is leaving a bad taste in customers’ mouths.In an email sent to customers last week (and shared to Reddit), Costco admitted that recent batches of Kirkland Signature American Vodka sold between June 12 and Aug. 10, 2023, did not meet the company's standards for quality.“It has come to our attention that the taste profile of units marked with certain lot codes may not have met the expected profile normally consistent with this product,” reads a statement shared with Nexstar, and also included in the email. “While not a food safety issue, this does not meet our quality expectations.” Costco crackdown: Can people in my household still use my Costco membership? The email appeared to indicate that Kirkland Signature American Vodka bearing any of 27 different lot codes was affected by the quality issue. (A representative for Costco did not provide the affected lot numbers i...

San Bernardino County middle school teacher accused of teaching class while drunk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

A teacher in Chino Hills was arrested by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies Thursday morning following a complaint from school staff that he may have been intoxicated while teaching.Clifford Harper, 49, of Rancho Cucamonga, was arrested around 11:20 a.m. at Robert Townsend Junior High School on the 15000 Block of Ilex Drive.Faculty at the school called authorities to report their suspicion that Harper was under the influence of alcohol with students in the classroom.Deputies investigated the report and arrested Harper at the school. He was taken to the Chino Hills Police Department and booked into jail. He faces possible charges of public intoxication and child endangerment.Harper is listed on Townsend's website as a STEM instructor who teaches an introduction to technology course that includes the use of 3D modeling programs. That course syllabus includes a link to the rules and requirements for working in the school woodshop, although it's unclear if Harper was actively teac...

The ATG’s Debut Single “Outside” and Mystical Music Video Unveiled

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

The ATG is a Detroit-based Hip Hop artist and producer who has carved a unique space in the music world with his “cinematic Hip Hop” sound. His debut single “Outside” and its captivating music video exemplify his visionary approach to both music and visual storytelling.Prepare to be transported to a realm of musical innovation and cinematic artistry as The ATG, the Michigan-based artist/producer, introduces his debut single “Outside.” The song is accompanied by an awe-inspiring music video that showcases The ATG’s unique creative vision as both an artist and visionary. With a style that can only be described as “cinematic Hip Hop,” The ATG is set to captivate global audiences with his debut release.His debut single “Outside” isn’t just a song; it’s an immersive experience. The ATG masterfully blends elements of avant-garde orchestration with grimy trap percussion, resulting in a sound that is both grand an...

Motorcyclist Killed after Pickup Truck Collision on Arnona Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

Rider Dies after Colliding with Pickup Truck on Lake Mead BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (August 25, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, police responded to a truck collision on Arnona Road that left one person dead.The incident happened on August 15th, just before 1:30 a.m., involving a Chevrolet pickup truck and a Yamaha motorcycle.According to reports, the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Lake Mead Boulevard, when the Chevy made a dangerous U-turn.As a result, the Chevy turned into the path of the motorcyclist, and the rider was ejected from the Yamaha.First responders at the site of the collision pronounced the rider dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries. The occupants of the Chevy did not suffer any injuries.At this time, the rider’s identity has not yet been released by the Clark County Coroner Office.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle a...

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on Central Avenue [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Utah StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 25, 2023) – Sunday night, a man was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Central Avenue.The incident occurred at the intersection of Utah Street and Central Avenue. First responders arrived to the scene shortly after.According to reports, the driver of a westbound vehicle struck a male pedestrian in the area. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rending aid or contacting authorities.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.The Albuquerque Police Department blocked the westbound lanes for cleanup and further investigation. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal pedestrian collision on Central Avenue.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and frie...

DTLA Proud: Still Fierce and Fiercely Necessary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

Yes, Pride Month is long past, but this event “for the community by the community” serves to remind Angelenos that celebration of equality and love shouldn’t be relegated to one particular (often performative) month. With anti-queer groups and legislation mobilizing more than ever, happenings like DTLA Proud continue to be needed. Headquartered at Gloria Molina Grand Park, the event offers three days and nights of activism and visibility, all within a party-like atmosphere.Friday night, there’s a Love Fest for all ages going from 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. with an array of performances from the worlds of drag and dance. The next two days get saucier, with the always-raging Summertramp waterpark affair featuring a stellar slew of DJs and performers.The Run Block Party, two blocks down from the Grand event at S. Broadway & W. 3rd St (in-front of Grand Central Market, Precinct and 10 DTLA) will also feature LGBTQ+ gatherings, with dozens of queer vendors, arts and crafts, and art insta...

A California woman needed a kidney. New Kids on the Block helped find one

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

For months after her diagnosis, Theresa Crockett told almost no one the results: Her kidneys were failing from the same hereditary disease that left her mother and sister on dialysis. She’d soon need a kidney transplant.But a transplant was a longshot with terrible odds, Crockett knew. The waiting list for a kidney transplant in California is eight to 10 years, she says, which leaves individual patients often soliciting donor kidneys through social networks and word of mouth.“Because I was advocating for my sister, we would make T-shirts, magnets, do social media, and ask people to share,” Crockett, 53, says of her earlier efforts to find someone willing to donate one of their kidneys to her sister, Sandy Henson, 55. “But unfortunately, people don’t share.“They mean well, and they say, ‘I’ll pray for you,’ but they don’t share,” she says. “So I knew I had to do something out of the box.”Theresa Crockett holds a poster, similar to the one that she took to a New Kids on the Block conc...

US fighter jets intercept aircraft violating airspace near where President Biden is vacationing in Lake Tahoe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

By Haley Britzky | CNNUS military fighter jets responded to a civilian aircraft that “violated a Temporary Flight Restriction” area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada where President Joe Biden is vacationing, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement.Two NORAD F-16s, and a US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, responded to the civilian aircraft violation which occurred around 7:50 a.m. PT Friday. The military jets dispensed flares to get the attention of the pilot and the aircraft was escorted out of the area, according to NORAD.RELATED: President Biden rents Lake Tahoe home from 2020 primary foe Tom Steyer“During this event, the fighter aircraft dispensed flares – that may have been visible to the public – to gain attention from the pilot,” the NORAD release said. “Flares were employed with the highest regard for safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground. The flares burn out quickly and completely and there is no danger to people on the ground when dispensed.”...

Uncensored ‘Hanging’ returns to Knott’s Scary Farm – ‘If you don’t like it, don’t watch’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

The politically correct culture that forced Knott’s Berry Farm to quietly kill off “The Hanging” finds itself in the crosshairs of a resurrected version of the pop culture skewering show that doubles down on all the tasteless comedy, pointless bloodletting and senseless killings.“I’m not taking any prisoners with it,” said Jeff Tucker, Knott’s Berry Farm show writer and director of this year’s edition of “The Hanging.” “I’m not censoring myself in any way. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.”“The Hanging: Uncancelled” triumphantly returns to the Buena Park theme park for the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm running on select nights from Sept. 21 to Oct. 31.Knott’s Berry Farm effectively retired “The Hanging” in 2019 when the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the annual Halloween Haunt event in 2020 and the comedy stunt show failed to return in 2021 and 2022.“The Hanging” ended its decades-long run amid increasingly intense negative feedback and the quickening pace of pop culture th...

GOP stumbles in suit claiming Google censors donation emails

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:52 GMT

By Joel Rosenblatt | BloombergA Republican National Committee lawsuit accusing Google of routing emails to Gmail users’ spam folders was tossed out by a judge who said the internet giant fairly concluded they were unwanted messages.The committee argued filtering by the Alphabet Inc. unit suppressed political speech and hurt fundraising. Republicans have long accused the technology giants of censoring conservatives and their views, something the companies deny.In the lawsuit filed in Sacramento, California, the RNC argued messages sent through Gmail reach party supporter inboxes most of the time, except at the end of the month when fundraising is most successful. The committee said the problem persisted for months despite its efforts to work with Google.US District Judge Daniel Calabretta ruled that though it’s a “close case,” Google’s practices are protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the decades-old federal statute that shields internet companies from liab...