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Verizon settled a proposed $100 million lawsuit. Here’s how to get your share

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

By Jordan Valinsky | CNNNew York  — Some Verizon customers might have found an unexpected surprise in the mail this week: An opportunity to receive a refund as part of a proposed $100 million settlement from a class-action lawsuit.Eligible customers are receiving postcards or emails alerting them to file a claim by April 15 to receive up to $100, which is the result of the lawsuit accusing Verizon of charging fees that were “unfair and not adequately disclosed.”At issue is Verizon’s “administrative charge,” which the plaintiffs said were “misleading” because that fee wasn’t disclosed in their plan’s advertised monthly price and were charged in a “deceptive and unfair manner.”Verizon has denied the claims and said in a statement that it “clearly identifies and describes its wireless consumer admin charge multiple times during the sales transaction, as well as in its marketing, contracts and billing.”A company spokesperson said that the charge “helps our company recover certain regula...

10-year-old Northern Califorina boy who allegedly shot and killed another child won’t face charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

By Cindy Von Quednow | CNNA 10-year-old California boy who was arrested after allegedly fatally shooting another boy with a stolen gun he’d found in his father’s car will not be charged, the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office told CNN in a statement Thursday.His father, Arkete Davis, 53, appeared in court and was charged Wednesday with criminal storage of a firearm, two counts of child endangerment and felon in possession of a firearm, among other charges, according to the DA’s office.“Based on the facts currently known, the sole criminal liability and responsibility for the child’s death (lies) exclusively with this Defendant,” the DA’s office stated.Authorities said Davis was legally prohibited from possessing or owning a gun, and the recovered firearm had been reported stolen in 2017, CNN previously reported.Davis’ son was being held in the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility. His grandmother told CNN affiliate KCRA he was released from custody and is with his mother in...

Do the Sharks feel like they have to play a perfect game to win?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks can point to a handful of areas that need improvement as they carry a double-digit long losing streak – their second of the season — into Saturday’s game with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Special teams must be at or near the top of that list.The Sharks played the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets even for two-plus periods Thursday before they allowed a power play goal to Gabriel Vilardi early in the third period. That proved to be the difference as the Sharks lost 2-1 to the Jets before an announced crowd of 10,521 at SAP Center.The Sharks are now 23 of 31 on the penalty kill on a 10-game losing streak on which they haven’t picked up a single point. The last time that happened was 31 years ago when the Sharks were based at the Cow Palace in Daly City and lost 17 straight games from Jan. 4 to Feb. 12, 1993, without so much as a tie.“We’ve just got to be more detailed in our execution,” Sharks coach David Quinn said of the penalty kills. “B...

Beach Hazards Statement in effect: NWS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Friday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. The warning is for the Coastal North Bay, San Francisco Peninsula coast, Monterey Bay and Big Sur coasts. The NWS forecasts an increased risk of sneaker waves up to 10 feet and breaking waves. The unexpected waves have the potential to sweep people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Pacifica Pier closed after being damaged by high waves The NWS warns that the waves are dangerous conditions for inexperienced surfers and swimmers. For your safety, NWS reminds beachgoers to never turn their back on the ocean. 

San Jose homeless housing expansion highlights cost concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

(BCN) -- San Jose is allocating millions of dollars to double the capacity of its oldest temporary housing site for homeless residents, pushing long-term operating costs into overdrive.The Rue Ferrari site, located in South San Jose, is adding 134 beds at a cost of more than $30 million. The San Jose City Council unanimously approved the plans in December, but councilmembers voiced concerns over rising operating costs at this facility and other temporary housing sites in the city's growing portfolio. Masked suspects in Hercules follow woman home from bank and rob her Once the expansion is completed, Rue Ferrari's operating cost will increase from $3.7 million to $5.2 million annually. This, along with the city's other three sites, are projected to bring annual operating costs to $30 million by 2028-29. But with the addition of the recently approved Berryessa supportive parking site, and the future launch of Cerone, Via Del Oro and Cherry sites, annual operating costs are expected ...

Maui Musings: Tommy Fleetwood the epitome of grace in losing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Not to be forgotten is the putt heard ’round the Great White North. Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle on the fourth playoff hole to win the RBC Canadian Open, the first Canadian to win his national open in 68 years.Overlooked in the pandemonium of that moment last June was the smile of Tommy Fleetwood.“He was so gracious,” Taylor said.The putt was one of the most memorable shots of the year. What got equal attention, at least in the immediate aftermath, was Adam Hadwin getting tackled by a security guard as he rushed onto the 18th green at Oakdale to celebrate with his Canadian friend.But there was Fleetwood, who had every reason to be crushed at a fifth runner-up finish, showing genuine happiness for Taylor.“It was cool for them. It was cool for the country, wasn’t it?” Fleetwood said this week at The Sentry, his first trip to Kapalua for the season opener.“I don’t like losing. And I don’t win close to what I’d like, but that goes...

Salah quick return to Liverpool from Africa Cup unlikely. But Klopp still hopes for Egypt early exit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jurgen Klopp has wished Mohamed Salah good luck — sort of — for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Liverpool’s top scorer this season could be absent for more than a month depending on how Egypt performs in the Ivory Coast.If Egypt reaches the final — like it did in 2022 — it would mean Salah missing at least seven Liverpool games, potentially eight if the Merseyside club gets past Arsenal on Sunday in the third round of the FA Cup.Defensive midfielder Wataru Endo will also be out of the lineup for the Premier League leader while on international duty for Japan at the Asian Cup.“I said ‘If I wish you good luck it would be a lie,’” the Liverpool manager joked Friday. “No, I do, obviously. From a personal point of view, I would be overly happy if they go out of the group stage. But it’s probably not possible, so it’s fine and then they can go and win it as well. Good luck, see you, and come back healthy — that’s pretty much the words.”Live...

Costco’s surprising response to workers’ union win in Virginia: It’s not you, it’s us

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

Costco had an interesting response to the workers' union. Costco had an interesting response to the workers' union. New York (CNN) — In December, Costco workers in Norfolk, Virginia voted to unionize in what they said was a bid to improve working conditions at the wholesale retail chain.Most companies tend to respond aggressively to organizing efforts, but Costco delivered a surprising response to the union win.The group of 238 workers in Norfolk are set to join 18,000 Teamsters at Costco nationwide, according to the union. Specially, the workers said their hope in becoming Teamsters is to have a voice asking for higher wages, pension contributions, bonuses and more flexible attendance policy, among other workplac...

New year, new you? New weight loss scams to watch out for

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

Did you make a resolution to get fit this year? If you are considering buying a weight loss product you saw online, here are some red flags to watch out for.While not all health and fitness ads are scams, the Federal Trade Commission has put out a consumer alert with a list of common ways scammers try to fool would-be buyers with weight loss pills, patches or creams that promise “miraculous” results.If someone says you don’t have to watch what you eat to lose weight, that’s a scam.If someone says using their product helps you lose weight permanently, that’s a scam.If someone tells you that to lose weight all you have to do is take their pill, that’s a scam.If someone promises that you can lose 30 pounds in 30 days, that’s a scam.If anyone says their product works for everyone, that’s a scam.Scammers often include fake news articles touting the success of the product, or glowing reviews written by the scammers themselves. If the before ...

Indian navy commandos board a hijacked Liberia-flagged bulk carrier for clearing operations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:25 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian navy commandos have boarded a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier that was the subject of a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea and have started the clearing operations, the navy said Friday.“It’s a big ship. It will take time as the group of commandos have to check every compartment of the ship to clear it of any hijackers and there can be a confrontation,” Commander Mehul Karnik, a navy spokesperson, said.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported on Friday that the search had been completed and no hijackers had been found on board, but the Indian navy said it could not yet confirm that.The vessel sent a message on the UKMTO portal indicating that it had been boarded by five to six unknown armed people on Thursday evening, the navy said in a statement.The navy diverted a ship deployed for maritime security operations to assist the vessel MV Lila Norfolk, the statement said. Ambrey, a maritime intelligence firm, said the bulk ...