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On the hottest days, make this cooling cucumber dinner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesThe most sweltering part of summer is the time to reach for the coolest of cool produce — the cucumber, of course.Long prized for their thirst-quenching, sweat-stanching properties, cucumbers are a hot-weather balm all over the world, making their way into chilled soups, fresh salads and juicy sauces, or simply eaten out of hand, under the shade of an awning or tree.Any flavor combination that sounds good in your head will probably taste good on cucumbers. Like many other gentle ingredients, they’re a flexible canvas for showcasing stronger, brighter ingredients: citrus, olives, chiles, garlic, herbs and pungent, salty cheeses like feta and Roquefort.This recipe was inspired by the smashed, salted cucumbers that are classic in many parts of Asia and vibrantly dressed, whether with garlic and vinegar or spicy Sichuan peppercorns, chiles and peanuts.Here, I add cubed avocado for creaminess and body, and sesame seeds for crunch. For protein and...

Disneyland to open Avengers gift shop in September

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

Avengers Assemble!The Disneyland Resort announced on Monday that a new gift shop location, known as Avengers Vault, will soon open at Avengers Campus located inside the Disney California Adventure theme park. Disneyland’s attendance and spending gains impacted by inflation, report says While officials didn’t provide a specific opening date, they did share that the gift shop is slated to open in mid-September.Avengers Vault, a new retail location coming to the headquarters at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park in mid-September, will feature an array of Super Hero gear. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)Avengers Vault will sell Infinity Saga relics, like the Infinity Gauntlet, Iron Man Gauntlet and Tesseract, and other Marvel-themed merchandise, a news release said. These are the ‘best’ restaurants at the Disneyland Resort, according to Yelp The new retail location is expected to be a typical “exit through the gift shop” store that will accompany the highly a...

Ricardo Meza Dies in Pedestrian Collision on Whitmore Avenue [Ceres, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

64-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Rose AvenueCERES, CA (August 16, 2023) – Monday evening, Ricardo Meza was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Whitmore Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., near Rose Avenue on August 1st.According to reports, the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe struck a 64-year-old man on Whitmore Avenue. Paramedics arrived and transported the pedestrian to Doctors Medical Center where he later died due to head trauma.Authorities later identified the deceased victim as 64-year-old Meza.Meanwhile, the Tahoe driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, police ruled out drugs and alcohol as a potential factor. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Ricardo Meza. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have strong legal representatio...

Man Killed after Scooter-Vehicle Crash on Ballinger Way Northeast [Lake Forest Park, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

20-Year-Old Scooter Rider Killed Following Vehicle CollisionLAKE FOREST PARK, WA (August 16, 2023) – Monday evening, a man died following a scooter crash in the 19000 block of Ballinger Way Northeast.On July 31st, at around 8:30 p.m., responded to a collision involving a motorized scooter and a vehicle, near the intersection of Northeast 190th Street.The motorized scooter was driven by a 20-year-old man and the vehicle was operated by a man in his 30s, the Lake Forest Park Police Department said.Furthermore, the investigation showed that the vehicle while riding in the block struck the scooter rider.As a result, he suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead. Moreover, the driver pulled over, and he cooperated with the authorities.The Lake Forest Park Police Department is still investigating the incident.Their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you ...

Oscar Bejarano Jr. Killed, David Silva Injured in Car Crash on Orange Grove Avenue [Pasadena, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

21-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead, 2 Hospitalized after Slamming into Home on Columbia StreetPASADENA, CA (August 16, 2023) – Saturday, Oscar Bejarano Jr. was killed, and David Silva was hurt in a car crash on Orange Grove Avenue.The incident happened around 2:00 a.m., on the 300 block of Orange Grove Avenue near Columbia Street.Per reports, 21-year-old Silva of Sun Valley, was driving an Infiniti sedan southbound at about 100 mph and lost control while approaching Oliver Street.There, he veered off the road and into the garage of a residence. The sedan reportedly pushed a car parked in front of the garage through the wall and into the building.Medical personnel arrived and transported three individuals to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Crews pronounced the passenger of the sedan, 21-year-old Bejarano Jr., of North Hills dead at the scene.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that alcohol or drugs played a factor. Although, an active investigation is still curren...

The GOP loves Trump. The general election is another story.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

By Jill Colvin and Linley Sanders | Associated PressNEW YORK — After every new indictment, Donald Trump has boasted that his standing among Republicans only improves — and he has a point.Nearly two-thirds of Republicans — 63% — now say they want the former president to run again, according to new polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That’s up slightly from the 55% who said the same in April when Trump began facing a series of criminal charges. Seven in 10 Republicans now have a favorable opinion of Trump, an uptick from the 60% who said so two months ago.But in a crucial warning sign for the former president and his supporters, Trump faces glaring vulnerabilities heading into a general election, with many Americans strongly dug in against him. While most Republicans — 74% — say they would support him in November 2024, 53% of Americans say they would definitely not support him if he is the nominee. Another 11% say they would probably not su...

Insurgent attack in Niger kills at least 17 soldiers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

By Sam Mednick | Associated PressNIAMEY, Niger — Insurgents killed 17 soldiers and wounded nearly 24 in the first major attack in half a year against the army in Niger, where Western powers fear a coup by the elite presidential guard last month is weakening a rare ally against jihadi violence in West Africa’s Sahel region.Niger was one of the last democratic countries in the region south of the Sahara and France and the U.S. have about 2,500 military personnel there who were training Niger’s forces. France also conducted joint operations with its former colony, but since the coup Paris and Washington have suspended military operations, giving the jihadis more breathing room.A military detachment was attacked Tuesday afternoon as it moved between the villages of Boni and Torodi in the Tillaberi region, the Ministry of Defense said on state television Tuesday. The wounded were evacuated to the capital, Niamey.It was the first major attack against Niger’s army in six ...

Report of Quran desecration in Pakistan leads mobs to attack churches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

By Asim Tanveer and Munir Ahmed | Associated PressMULTAN, Pakistan — Muslims in eastern Pakistan went on a rampage Wednesday over allegations that a Christian man had desecrated the Quran, demolishing the man’s house, burning churches and damaging several other homes, police and local Christians said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.The scale of the violence prompted the government to deploy additional police forces and send in the army to help restore order.The attacks in Jaranwala, in the district of Faisalabad in Punjab province, erupted after some Muslims living in the area claimed they had seen a local Christian, Raja Amir, and his friend tearing out pages from a Quran, throwing them on the ground and writing insulting remarks on other pages.Police chief Rizwan Khan said this had angered the local Muslims. A mob gathered and began attacking multiple churches and several Christian homes, burning furniture and other household items. Some members of the Christi...

Stanford and Cal still in limbo: Five thoughts as they desperately seek ACC or Big Ten invites

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

Two weeks after the Pac-12’s collapse, its storied academic institutions, Stanford and Cal, remain adrift in the merciless realignment game.Lifeboats have appeared in the distance, but the current is beating against the schools. Their longtime home, while abandoned by its most influential tenants, remains an option for shelter. But time is growing precious.Here are five thoughts on the present predicament and fraught futures for the Bay Area schools:— Pac-12 salvation depends on Stanford and Cal.If their desperate attempt to secure invitations from the ACC or Big Ten is unsuccessful and life as an Independent (alongside Notre Dame) is deemed too risky, the Cardinal and Bears could link arms with Washington State and Oregon State and rebuild the 108-year-old conference.It’s a poor option but might be the best available.The building blocks of a Pac-12 renovation project — securing a media rights contract and adding members through expansion — are complex maneuvers. Both must be resolv...

One person rescued from SF Bay near Pier 26

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An adult was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near Pier 26 Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The person is being evaluated by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Services.Earlier, SFFD had reported a person in the water holding onto a buoy and asking for help. Teen girls nabbed after San Francisco business ransacked San Francisco FD coastal rescue units are responding.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.