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Kaiser Permanente strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

A massive health care strike over wages and staffing shortages headed into its final day on Friday without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week.The three-day strike carried out in Colorado and multiple other states will officially end Saturday at 6 a.m., and workers were expected to return to their jobs in Kaiser’s hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans. The two sides did not have any bargaining sessions scheduled after concluding their talks midday Wednesday.The strike for three days in California — where most of Kaiser’s facilities are located — as well as in Colorado, Oregon and Washington was a last resort after Kaiser executives ignored the short-staffing crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, union officials said. Their goal was to bring the problems to the public’s consciousness for support, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. Some 180 workers...

Pumpkin spice dessert recipes that aren’t your traditional pie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

Editor’s note: Digital premium subscribers have unlimited access to every recipe in this roundup, all published on news sites within our network. Subscribe for nationwide coverage from award-winning sites like the Baltimore Sun, New York Daily News, Orange County Register and more.Pumpkin spice latte season started early this year, but you may only now be getting in the mood to start baking with autumnal spices.As Jack-o’-lanterns appear at grocery stores and on front porches — and pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin beer options abound — consider celebrating autumn with a different type of treat. We sourced pumpkin spice recipes from food connoisseurs and cookbooks from across the country, and none of them are your traditional pumpkin pie (though we have a recipe for that, too). We even found some tips for crafting your own sweet baking spice.If you’re getting in the mood for spooks, don’t miss our guides to Halloween decorations, costumes, gardening and pet care. Now, on t...

Sean Payton is doing with Russell Wilson what Nathaniel Hackett couldn’t. But what if that was the easy part?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

After finally breaking out of a mid-game malaise and orchestrating a third-quarter touchdown drive, Russell Wilson stalked the visiting sideline at Soldier Field last weekend and delivered a message to his offense.“They already know we’re coming back,” the Broncos quarterback told his teammates as Chicago, then leading 28-14, mustered just five yards before punting.The Bears already knew and so did the Broncos.Wilson went back to work, converting a trio of third downs capped by a 13-yard strike to Courtland Sutton for another touchdown.The 12th-year quarterback had one more big play in him: a 47-yard field-flipper to Marvin Mims, Jr. that set up a game-winning field goal from Wil Lutz.Staring at an 0-4 start from the bottom of a 28-7 hole Sunday, Wilson had other ideas.Where would Denver be without him this fall, besides likely winless? And who would have even considered that question around this time last year, when Wilson’s first season with the franchise went off the rails under ...

Surprise guest joins P!nk on stage at L.A. concert

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES - P!nk’s spectacular Summer Carnival Tour rolled through Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Thursday.The five-hour-long celebration of women in rock included a surprise appearance from Alanis Morissette, who joined P!nk for a performance of her 1995 smash hit "You Oughta Know."The crowd erupted when the Canadian singer, songwriter and actress stepped onto the stage during the song's first chorus.Alanis Morissette with Pink at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 5, 2023. (Viewer photo)Later in the concert, P!nk was joined by opening act Pat Benatar and her musical partner and spouse, Neil Giraldo, for a rendition of Benatar’s 1979 hit "Heartbreaker."P!nk’s high-energy (and high-flying) set included a seemingly endless parade of hits including "F**kin’ Perfect," "Get the Party Started," "What About Us" and "Raise Your Glass," along with the dazzling choreography and aerial acrobatics which have become a hallmark of P!nk's live performances.

Drake's taking a break from music to focus on his health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

Now that Drake fans finally have their hands on his latest album, "For All the Dogs," the rapper is taking a break. He broke the news early Friday morning while hosting an episode of "Table for One" on Sirius XM's Sound 42. Drake’s son Adonis stars in ‘8AM in Charlotte’ video “I probably won’t make music for a little bit,” he revealed. “I’m going to be real with you. I need to focus on my health, first and foremost, and I’ll talk about that soon enough. Nothing crazy, but just like, you know, I want people to be healthy in life.”He then went on to talk a little bit about the health issue. "I’ve been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach. I’m just saying what it is," he continued. "So, I need to focus on my health and I need to get right, and I’m going to do that."Drizzy also explained there are "other things" that he would "love to focus on" as well, though he didn't elaborate on what those were. Drake poses at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 1, 201...

Driver Arrested, Multiple Hospitalized after DUI Crash on State Route 99 [Seattle, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

Several Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Aurora AvenueSEATTLE, WA (October 6, 2023) – Early Monday morning, multiple occupants were hospitalized after a DUI crash on State Route 99.The incident occurred on September 4th just before 2:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Aurora Avenue North, including the tunnel on State Route 99.Furthermore, the Seattle Police Department stated that a vehicle occupied by four people was headed northbound when it crashed into a parked vehicle.Luckily, the vehicle involved was not occupied by anyone during the incident. All four occupants of the suspect vehicle were identified as a man in their 20s and 30s.Moreover, all occupants were able to get out of the vehicle, and all of them suffered injuries one was listed in serious condition.Consequently, the first responders transported all of them to the hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, the driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested by the officers and he was charged with suspicion of DUI.Also, t...

Dorothy Smith Weaver Killed in Head-On Collision on East Old Spanish Trail [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

88-Year-Old Female Passenger Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident near 22nd StreetTUCSON, AZ (October 6, 2023) – Late Friday night, Dorothy Smith Weaver lost her life in a devastating head-on collision that occurred on East Old Spanish Trail.Emergency crews arrived to the scene, which was situated in the 9200 block of East Old Spanish Trail near Harrison Road, on September 29th.According to reports, a 21-year-old male driver behind the wheel of a Silver Mazda 3 was traveling westward when he swerved into the opposing lanes, resulting in a head-on collision with a Toyota Avalon.The Toyota was being driven by a 70-year-old woman with Dorothy Weaver as a passenger. Due to the severity of her injuries, paramedics declared 88-year-old Weaver deceased at the scene.Additionally, medical professionals transported the Toyota’s driver, another passenger, and the young Mazda driver to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.After initial investigations, law enforcement officers det...

Train hits, kills person in East Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

OAKLAND — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Friday morning in the Fruitvale district, authorities said.Authorities did not immediately specify the gender of the person killed. Their identity will be released after notification of their next of kin.The collision happened about 8:45 a.m. Friday in the 3400 block of East 9th Street.Initial reports were that a person walking on the railroad tracks was struck by a train. Officials have not yet said if it was an Amtrak train or a freight train.The person was pronounced dead at the scene.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | California cop, survivor of Las Vegas mass shooting, killed in freeway crash Crashes and Disasters | Onewheel skateboards under recall after four deaths Crashes and Disasters | Police: East Bay man driving stolen SUV dies after Oakland collision Crashes and Disasters | Contra Costa County judge shows no leniency to man convicted of killing t...

Review: ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ is a return to what made early games so great

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

When it comes to “Assassin’s Creed,” sometimes less is more. That’s how I felt over the past three iterations of the series that covered the Egyptian, Greek and the Viking civilizations. They were sprawling epics that pushed players to explore leagues of rolling hills, seascapes and deserts. They also required an inordinate amount of time to complete.Those titles took upward of 80 hours to see everything. In an effort to provide an open-world experience comparable to CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher III: The Wild Hunt,” Ubisoft lost sight of what made “Assassin’s Creed” distinct. The latest entry, interestingly enough, began as downloadable content for “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” but grew more ambitious into a standalone title.Planned for the 15th anniversary of the original’s launch, the setting could somehow tie into the first game and the beginning of the series. That’s how “Assassin̵...

Firefighters enter burning home in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters in Santa Rosa entered a burning house Thursday night to search for an elderly couple reported to still be inside, the Santa Rosa Fire Department said.Three fire engines and one ladder truck responded to the single-story residential fire at 2885 W Steele Lane at 11:07 p.m. The first fire unit responded within minutes to the scene and saw multiple residents evacuating upon their arrival, SRFD said. Fire crews were told that an elderly couple was still inside the burning home.As firefighters were pulling hoses to the attached garage to extinguish the fire, crews also entered the home to conduct a search for the couple. After a search, it was determined all four residents and several dogs got out of the house on their own. Firefighters contain 3-acre vegetation fire in Fairfax The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes, SRFD said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire department’s Prevention Bureau, but officials said it appeared t...