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'Breaking Bad' actor Mike Batayeh dead at 52

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Mike Batayeh, an actor and comedian perhaps best known for his role in "Breaking Bad," has died at 52.A representative for Batayeh told PEOPLE that he died from a heart attack while asleep at his Michigan home on June 1.He had no history of heart problems, a family member told TMZ."He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many,” his family said in a statement.Batayeh played the role of Dennis Markowksi, the manager of Gustavo’s laundromat/meth lab, in several episodes of "Breaking Bad." His acting credits also included roles in "Sleeper Cell," "CSI: Miami," "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and over 30 other television productions.According to his obituary, Batayeh is survived by his great nieces and nephews, Ella, Dominic, Olivia, Sophia, Kai, Maze, and Codi.

Letters: Urban canopies | Taxing STRs | Diversify Congress | Viable candidates | Foster kids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Urban canopies canhelp mitigate warmingIt’s time for Bay Area cities to recognize that “Cutting emissions isn’t enough in climate fight.” (Page A6, June 6)We are facing a future with extreme heat, endangering public health.  It is time to address urban climatology with urban design, planning and policy approaches to protect people from extreme heat and adopt an equitable climate policy that promotes healthier and more engaged communities.Disadvantaged communities are deeply affected by climate change, rising temperatures and poor air quality.San Jose’s Smart Climate Plan focuses on cutting greenhouse gases, which is only part of the solution. Reducing carbon emissions ignores the need to plan for a sustainable future locally.  A robust climate change plan protects against rising temperatures.A baseline monitors seasonal ambient air temperature in neighborhoods and correlates with local urban canopies. Th...

Man arrested for allegedly starting fire in Emeryville Target

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of starting a fire in an Emeryville Target, the Emeryville Police Department said. EPD responded to the store, located at 1555 40th Street, at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday for the report of a "suspicious fire" in the store, police said. San Jose groom dies during honeymoon in Hawaii after snorkeling accident Target staffers extinguished the fire before police arrived. Some merchandise was damaged, but nobody was injured. EPD was able to identify a suspect and obtain an arrest warrant. Reuben Ramirez-Berg, 26, of Alameda, was arrested on Thursday with the help of Alameda Police Department officers.On June 1, the North County Fire Department responded to the report of smoke at the Target located at the Serramonte Center. Authorities have not specified whether these incidents are related. Anyone with information about the Emeryville crime is asked to call (510) 596-3700.

Grand theft suspects apprehended after vehicle pursuit in American Canyon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(BCN) -- Police in American Canyon on Wednesday apprehended suspects in a city of Napa grand theft case, the department said Friday.Shortly after 4 p.m., police spotted a vehicle matching the description of one allegedly involved in a grand theft from the Sunglass Hut store in Napa. The silver van was heading south on state Highway 29 and was driven by a woman with a male passenger.Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to yield, police said. A pursuit ensued and police employed spike strips that deflated the suspects' tires. Nonetheless, the vehicle continued to evade officers, though its speed was impeded due to two flat tires. At this point, police used a PIT maneuver, a tactical driving technique used by law enforcement to corral suspects. The van eventually came to a stop on the side of the highway, police said.(Photo: American Canyon Police Department)The driver, Desirea Washington, and passenger Kevin Murphy, both from Oakland, were arrested. Police said Murphy...

How Many Indictments Does It Take to Bring Down a Cult Leader?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Former President Donald Trump greets supporters at a Team Trump volunteer leadership training event held at the Grimes Community Complex on June 1, 2023, in Grimes, Iowa.Photo:Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe Republican Party has devolved into a cult of personality, where every new piece of evidence of their leader’s criminality becomes another reason for his followers to defend him. Donald Trump has now been indicted twice in just over two months, in separate cases involving accusations of unrelated crimes. Both times, Republicans have rallied around him. The group of whiners and weaklings who are running against Trump for next year’s Republican presidential nomination are so intimidated by his hold on the party’s base that they are afraid to publicly tell the truth, which is that Trump is a thug who should be in prison instead of the White House.How many indictments will it take to wake Republicans from their fever dream?Trump was indicted in April on New York state charges in c...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Forest & Main Dark Mild Ale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "51a77961-9d9f-44f7-b2a1-67b47a35627f"}).render("0bf2bdbe92ad4811855280ba20cf7e70"); });Take a ride on the mild side! WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Forest & Main Dark Mild Ale for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.Brewery: Forest & Main Brewing Co., Ambler, PennsylvaniaDescription: A traditional, British-style, dark mild aleABV: 3.9%Pairing suggestions: Red sauce dishes, British pub fare like fish and chips, Indian cuisineSource

¿Está en marcha una ofensiva de Ucrania al sur de Zaporiyia?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(CNN) — Desde el comienzo de esta semana —incluso con la atención sobre las secuelas del colapso de la represa de Nova Kakhovka— está claro que las fuerzas de Ucrania intensificaron sus actividades a lo largo de la línea del frente en el sureste de la ciudad de Zaporiyia.Pero aún es demasiado pronto para obtener una imagen real de lo que está pasando y saber hasta qué punto Ucrania realmente tiene los pies en la tierra e intenta conseguir un gran avance.Este jueves, el canal Telegram del Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia citó al ministro Sergei Shoigu, diciendo que la 47.ª Brigada Mecanizada de Ucrania había realizado cuatro intentos de atravesar las líneas rusas con hasta 1.500 personas y 150 vehículos blindados.Una escultura por cada niño muerto: mira cómo esta artista conmemora a los jóvenes que perdieron la vida en UcraniaLos ataques fueron repelidos, dijo Shoigu, y agregó que las fuerzas ucranianas sufrieron pérdidas significativas tanto de soldados como de armas. El Ministe...

El Manchester City y el Inter de Milán van por la gloria en la final de la Champions League en Estambul

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(CNN Español) — Manchester City e Inter de Milán chocarán este sábado en el Estadio Olímpico Atatürk de Estambul, en la final de la Champions League. Los entrenados por Pep Guardiola irán en busca de la primera orejona de su historia. El Inter, conducido por Simone Inzaghi, va en busca de su cuarta copa de este torneo.El Manchester City llega con una temporada de ensueño, en la que ganó la Premier League y recientemente la FA Cup, derrotando por 2-1 a su histórico rival, Manchester United¿Cuánto dinero ha gastado el Manchester City en fichajes desde que fue comprado por un fondo de Emiratos Árabes Unidos?El Inter de Italia está bajo la conducción técnica de Simone Inzaghi desde 2021. En este lapso, el equipo ha conquistado un título de la Serie A y dos Supercopas de Italia.Argentinos en la final, con protagonismo centralEn la gran final, cuatro argentinos estarán presentes. Solo dos de ellos se irán coronados del trofeo más prestigioso de clubes de Europa.Uno de los protagonis...

Ex-governor general examining allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada steps down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian government appointee looking into allegations of Chinese interference in Canada announced Friday that he is stepping down from his role, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work.Former Governor General David Johnston said in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his leadership of the government’s probe into purported meddling by China has not helped build trust in democratic institutions because of partisanship.The appointment of Johnston, who said he would release a brief final report, was contentious, with opposition Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre accusing him of being too close to Trudeau’s family.All opposition parties in the House of Commons have called for the government to hold a public inquiry into the allegations of foreign interference, but Johnston recently released a report recommending against that.Johnston said he encourages Trudeau to appoint a “respected person, with national security experience” to ...

Why a DC-area health department is using dating apps to spread sexual health information

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

This Pride Month, the Maryland Department of Health has launched a “Get Your Pride On” campaign aimed at spreading information about sexual health, and it’s using dating apps to reach LGBTQ users.Peter DeMartino, director of the department’s infectious disease prevention bureau, said it’s the first time the state has launched this type of initiative during Pride Month. The campaign is different, he said, because it’s not only inclusive of the LGBTQIA community, but “it’s also probably the first time that we’ve released an integrated sexual health campaign.”The health department will be at many Pride events across Maryland, but the primary focus of the initiative is promoting mpox vaccinations, testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections and spreading information about pre-exposure prophylaxis prep for HIV prevention.“You want to know what your blood sugar is, you want to know what your cholesterol is,” D...