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Cause of death revealed for ‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Jimmy Buffett's cause of death has been revealed, just days after the singer-songwriter passed away. A statement posted to the "Margaritaville" singer's website said Buffett, who was 76, "passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs."An obituary posted to that same website said Buffett had been fighting Merkel cell skin cancer for four years, and had been continuing to perform during treatment. It progressed into lymphoma, sources told TMZ, and Buffett had reportedly been receiving hospice care.Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer, according to Mayo Clinic. It typically appears as flesh-colored or bluish-red nodules on your face, head, or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma can grow fast and spread quickly, and is often seen in older people with a weakened immune system or after long-term sun exposure. Remembering Jimmy Buffett: Norbert Putnam looks back on producing Margaritaville Buffett announced in M...

Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site; authorities are investigating 1 death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered for the Burning Man festival remained stranded in the Nevada desert on Sunday after storms that swept through the area, as authorities investigated a possible death and worked to open exit paths by the end of the Labor Day weekend.Organizers closed vehicular access to the counterculture festival and attendees trudged through mud, many barefoot or wearing plastic bags on their feet. The revelers were urged to shelter in place and conserve food, water and other supplies. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office said a death happened during the event but offered few details as the investigation continued, including the identity of the deceased person or the suspected cause of death, KNSD-TV reported.On their website, organizers encouraged participants to remain calm and suggest that the festival is built to endure conditions like the flooding. They said cellphone trailers were being dropped in several locations Saturday night and that ...

Fonda Fair presented with $18,000 check from Sticker Mule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fonda Fair was presented with a check for $18,000 from Sticker Mule, a prominent custom print company based in Amsterdam. The presentation took place on September 2, preceding the fair's Demolition Derby. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Fonda Fair, which is celebrating its 182nd year, opened on August 30 and runs through September 4. In honor of their partnership, Sticker Mule, along with Mule Fitness and Mule Sauce, have been represented throughout the fairgrounds every day with giveaways and activities. “Sticker Mule loves the Fonda Fair,” said Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino. “We are always saying Upstate NY doesn’t just need jobs, it also needs fun and the Fonda Fair is one of the most fun events in the area. We couldn’t be happier to support it.”

West St. Louis resident robbed while repossessing motorcycle, bike stolen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police were called to the scene of a robbery in west St. Louis near Keokuk Street on September 3 at about 2:45 a.m. A 44-year-old victim said that he was helping a friend repossess a motorcycle from an individual who had stopped making payments. The victim removed the motorcycle from the rear yard of a residence on Keokuk.While waiting to load the motorcycle onto another vehicle, the victim observed a maroon Dodge Ram 1500 circling the block four or five times. The Dodge Ram came to a stop, and three white males exited the vehicle. St. Louis leaders react to recent jail deaths The driver approached the victim, pointing a gun at his head and telling him that the motorcycle wasn't worth losing his life. The victim retreated from the motorcycle as all three suspects loaded it into the back of the Dodge Ram and left the area. This investigation is ongoing.

Video: Jewelry store employees fight would-be thief who bear sprayed them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

Southern California is no stranger to smash-and-grab robberies, but an attempted theft in El Monte didn’t go as planned for one man, and his encounter with employees was all caught on video. According to the El Monte Police Department, the suspect entered Meza’s Jewelry, located at 10909 Main Street, around 2:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The man allegedly sprayed employees and customers with bear repellent spray and then proceeded to smash display cases and attempt to take merchandise. Things took a turn when the employees “engaged the suspect” according to El Monte police, and a struggle ensued. (Instagram/@SGV)Things took a turn when the employees “engaged the suspect” according to El Monte police, and a struggle ensued. (Instagram/@SGV)Things took a turn when the employees “engaged the suspect” according to El Monte police, and a struggle ensued. (Instagram/@SGV)Things took a turn when the employees “engaged the suspect” according to El Monte police, and a struggle ...

Robbery suspect who failed to appear for February court date apprehended by police after pursuit 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

A man wanted in connection for a November 2022 robbery was apprehended on Saturday after missing his court date in February. According to a release from the Rialto Police Department, Manuel Alberto Barajas, 22, of Grand Terrace allegedly robbed a 19-year-old victim in the 300 block of North Eucalyptus Avenue on Nov. 25, 2022. “The [victim] reported the suspect...physically attacked him and stole approximately $9,000 worth of jewelry and electronics,” Rialto police said in a statement. “During the incident, Barajas pointed a handgun at the victim’s head and threatened to kill him.” Authorities launched an investigation and identified Barajas as the suspect, and he was subsequently located and arrested on Feb. 20. He was later released “with a promise to appear in court at a later time,” police said.  Video: Jewelry store employees fight would-be thief who bear sprayed them Barajas failed to appear for his scheduled court date, and a felony warrant was issued for his ...

SF 49ers Q&A: Shooting the breeze with Brock Purdy’s blind-side protectors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

SANTA CLARA – When Trent Williams took a seat near the practice field at training camp, naturally plunking down to his right was Aaron Banks.Williams is the 49ers’ 10-time All-Pro left tackle. Banks is a second-year starter at left guard. Their cohesion not only anchors the offensive line but protects the blindside of their quarterback.To better grasp the Williams-Banks bond, they sat together for an exclusive question-and-answer session with this news organization:Question to Trent Williams: Now that you’ve played a season together, what have you learned about Aaron?Williams: “I learned a lot about Banks in the last year, a lot more than his (2021) rookie year. It’s his determination and will to just continue to be better, adding IQ to the work ethic, to already the size and attributes. I’ve just got a different respect for him after this past year.”Question to Aaron Banks: Is there something about playing next to Trent that opened your eyes that you didn’t know from watching on fi...

What would California Forever look like? Here are artist renderings from the developer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

A group of billionaires from Silicon Valley have invested in Flannery Associates, a company that has spent more than $800 million buying up land in Solano County to build a new city. Calling itself California Forever, the group has published a series of idyllic artist renderings to show what the project might look like.The images on the group’s website show rolling hills and towns, waterfront villas and a village square. Kayakers paddle in wetlands and kids ride bikes. One image shows workers building a home.Scroll through the images and then read the full story about a plan hatched by a former Wall Street trader that has sparked outrage and worries from local residents to members of the U.S. Congress.   Artist renderings of a purported utopian plan, building a dream city in rural Solano County by a company, Flannery Associates, made up of ultra-wealthy Silicon Valley investors. (Courtesy of California Forever) Artist renderings of a purported utopian plan,...

Max Verstappen wins Italian GP for record 10th straight F1 victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen secured a record 10th straight win with victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with a Red Bull one-two on Ferrari’s home track.“That’s a nice stat,” Verstappen said on team radio immediately after the win.Another flawless performance from the two-time defending champion saw Verstappen beat teammate Sergio Pérez by 6.802 seconds. Carlos Sainz Jr. was third, 11.082 behind Verstappen and just ahead of Charles Leclerc as the two Ferrari drivers battled for the final spot on Monza’s iconic podium.“I never would have believed that was possible but we had to work for it today and that made it definitely a lot more fun,” Verstappen said.Verstappen had started second, behind Sainz, but eventually got past him at the start of lap 15 and from then on — just like the rest of the season — no one could match the Red Bull pace.The record became all but a foregone conclusion as Verstappen began to pull away, swift...

Italy, Latvia, Serbia and Canada clinch spots in Basketball World Cup quarterfinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:39 GMT

For the first time in 25 years, Italy is going to the quarterfinals of the Basketball World Cup. Latvia is going for the first time ever, and Serbia is on its way there as well.So is Canada — which ousted defending champion Spain to claim the last spot.The final spots in the knockout round were decided Sunday, with Italy, Latvia, Canada and Serbia grabbing their quarterfinal spots.Slovenia, Germany, Lithuania and the U.S. all qualified on Friday. And Lithuania pulled off a stunner on Sunday, topping the U.S. in its second-round finale.ITALY 73, PUERTO RICO 57At Manila, Philippines, Stefano Tonut and Giampaolo Ricci each scored 15 points and Italy reached the World Cup quarterfinals with win over Puerto Rico on the final day of second-round play at FIBA’s biggest tournament.Italy (4-1) will play either the U.S. or Lithuania in Tuesday’s quarterfinals in Manila. The Italians are assured of their best World Cup finish since placing sixth in 1998. They were ninth in 2006, 10th in 2019 a...