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Patriots to dress three QBs vs. Chargers; Deatrich Wise inactive with illness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

FOXBORO — Despite losing his starting job to Bailey Zappe, quarterback Mac Jones is active Sunday against the Chargers.Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise, who had an illness added to his injury designation on Sunday morning, is listed among the Patriots’ six inactives, however. Here’s the full list: DE Deatrich WiseOT Vederian LoweRB JaMycal HastyWR Demario DouglasWR Kayshon BoutteCB Alex AustinThe Patriots will dress Zappe, Jones and rookie Malik Cunningham at quarterback. Cunningham also will serve as depth behind wide receivers DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor with Douglas (concussion) and Boutte (shoulder/illness) out.Lowe has been surpassed on the Patriots’ depth chart by Conor McDermott, who will back up starters Trent Brown and Mike Onwenu.Hasty has yet to make his Patriots debut since being claimed off of waivers by the Jaguars. Austin also hasn’t played since being signed to the Patriots’ 53-man rost...

Pentagon: American warship, commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said. Yemen's Houthi rebels later claimed attacks on two ships they described as being linked to Israel, but did not acknowledge targeting a U.S. Navy vessel.“We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said.The Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.The British military earlier said there had been a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without elaborating.This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)The Pentagon did not identify where it believed the fire came from. However, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been launching a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as launching drones and missiles targeting Israel as it wages war against Hamas in the Gaza St...

VIDEO: What San Diego looks like from the International Space Station

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Have you ever wondered what San Diego looks like from space?The International Space Station (ISS) passed by the region at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, capturing the county from the cosmos above.From coastal western waters to the inland desert sands, the video seen at the top of this article shows a view only seen by astronauts and recordings captured from space. Here’s where to find California’s oldest general store The ISS is occupied by an international crew of seven people, who live and work while traveling at a speed of five miles per second, according to NASA. They orbit Earth about every 90 minutes.The ISS makes 16 orbits of Earth within 24 hours, NASA explained. That means those onboard travel through 16 sunrises and sunsets during that timeframe.The ISS has been in orbit for 24 years.This clip comes from a 24/7 livestream by NASA that was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. This feed can be viewed on the ISS-Above web tracker. Top songs in San Diego: Spotify Wra...

How gas prices have changed in California in the last week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

CanvaGasoline prices have remained low in recent months relative to the past year as Americans look forward to the holiday season.Prices fell for several consecutive months since the end of the summer due to a decrease in demand and lower costs for oil, and analysts expect this could remain the case for a while. You need over $13,000 more just to live in California like you did in 2021, analysis finds The price for a barrel of oil—the largest influencing factor on prices at the pump—has inched upward toward $80 a barrel and could be pushed even higher by yet another production cut announced this week by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Some analysts forecast the new cuts will merely keep prices stable around where they are today.Prices across the country have dropped the most this week for Utah, Indiana, Ohio, and Arizona, according to AAA. Cost to live in San Diego climbs as gas prices and soon, water rates, spike Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices ...

Father of Palestinian American boy slain outside Chicago files wrongful death lawsuit

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy fatally stabbed in what authorities allege was a hate crime has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Oday Al-Fayoume filed the lawsuit last month against the suburban Chicago landlord charged in the attack that left his child dead and the boy’s mother seriously wounded. The attack — which has renewed fears of anti-Islamic discrimination in the Chicago area’s large Palestinian community — has drawn condemnation from the White House.Authorities allege Joseph Czuba, 71, targeted Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother Hanaan Shahin, on Oct. 14 because of their Muslim faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Czuba pleaded not guilty in October to hate crime and murder charges. The wrongful death lawsuit filed Nov. 21 in Will County names Czuba, his wife, Mary Czuba, both of Plainfield, and their property management company, Discerning Property Management. Joseph Czuba allegedly told his wife to inform Shahin...

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but “Renaissance” defied the odds. Not accounting for inflation, it’s the first time a film has opened over $20 million on this weekend in 20 years (since “The Last Samurai”). Beyoncé wrote, directed and produced “Renaissance,” which is focused on the tour for her Grammy-winning album. It debuted in 2,539 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 94 international territories, where it earned $6.4 million from 2,621 theaters. “On behalf of AMC Theatres Distribution and the entire theatrical industry, we thank Beyoncé for bringing this incredible film directly to her fans,” said Elizabeth Frank, AMC Theatres executive vice president of worldwide programming, in a statement. “To see it res...

The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said. The Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.The British military earlier said there had been a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without elaborating. The Pentagon did not identify where it believed the fire came from. However, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been launching a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as launching drones and missiles targeting Israel as it wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, said the attac...

One dead after shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Hilton Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace Saturday night. Police from multiple west suburbs were called to the at Hilton Hotel near 10 Drury Lane around 8:30 p.m. on the report of shots fired.When they arrived, they found a person who was shot multiple times, police said. They later died.Through the windows, officers were seen swarming the lobby. There are reports of officer sweeping rooms. Brighton Park migrant camp nearing completion, despite opposition A person of interest was taken into custody, police said.The identities of those involved haven't been released.Hotel guests were outside for hours before they were cleared to return to their rooms.There was no additional information provided.

3 US cities among the most expensive to live in worldwide, new data shows

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

(KTLA) — The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023 has been released, and three American cities are amongst the most expensive to live in on Earth. The report compares more than 400 prices across 200 products and services in 173 cities worldwide and found that while supply chain disruptions and energy price hikes have eased, overall prices rose by an average of 7.4 percent. According to EIU, two cities are tied for the most expensive places to live: Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland.  The US metros that offer the best – and worst – lives for the middle class This is the ninth time in 11 years that Singapore has been ranked as the most expensive city in the world to live in, EIU data showed. Three U.S. cities were included in this year’s list, including New York City, which tied with Singapore as the most expensive city in the world last year. This year, the Big Apple tied for third place with another major Swiss city, Geneva. Los Angeles,...

How online 'dark patterns' cost you, and how to resist

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:03:47 GMT

(NerdWallet) - See if any of this sounds familiar:You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month — telling yourself you’ll try again later.You feel rushed into an online purchase you regret, but there’s no option to undo the transaction or demand a refund. You want to read an article or shop at a store online, but you’re bombarded with pop-up requests for your data. There’s no easy option for saying no, so you click “allow” just to get the annoying pop-up out of the way.These are just a few examples of “dark patterns” — intentionally deceptive designs that companies use to steer people into making choices that aren’t in the consumers’ best interest.Dark patterns may sound like a feature of sketchy websites, but these manipulative practices are a common way mainstream companies dupe people into sacrificing their privacy or paying for stuff they don’t really want.Buttons that allow sites to scoop up and sell your data may b...