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Revolutionizing Retail: How DMVI’s ‘Giant Automated Retailers’ Are Tackling the $112 Billion Theft Crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

Some of the best creators of science fiction envision technological advancements decades before they become reality. All you have to do is watch one episode of The Jetsons from 1962 to see the first Zoom, Facetime, online classes, and telehealth appointments. Whether the inspiration comes from stories, science, or one’s own creative genius is neither here nor there; what matters is that those innovations are, frankly, pretty darn cool.One such innovation is Digital Media Vending International’s (DMVI) Giant Automated Retailers. Simple minds might call them vending machines, but if you have ever stood frustrated in front of an actual vending machine with your potato chips hanging from a coil, stuck, then you would know that these automated retailers have very little in common.DMVI co-founder and CEO, David Ashforth explains, “Our Giant Automatic Retailers are transforming the concept of vending machines and locked cabinets. Our versatile Automatic Retailers span from 5 feet to 36 fee...

Ousted congressman Santos introduced bills named for Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Embattled New York Congressman George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday in a historic vote. Santos, who was only the sixth lawmaker ever ousted from the lower chamber, and the first in 20 years, was voted out 311-114-2. Over one hundred Republicans joined nearly every Democratic member in voting the controversial NY lawmaker out.During his scandal-ridden 328 days in Congress, Santos made headlines for being federally indicted, falsifying his resume, and allegedly spending campaign funds on Botox and Only Fans. He also reportedly introduced several dozen bills and resolutions, two of which were apparently named for female pop stars. Lawsuit: Santa Rosa school failed to help slain student Jayden Pienta SWIFT Act of 2023One, HR5288, which was also cited as the "Securing Women's Independence For Today Act of 2023," or the "SWIFT Act of 2023," was introduced on Aug. 25, 2023. The 12-page act called for improvements to health education curriculum, a comprehensive edu...

Shake Shack to open new location in South Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Another Shake Shack is coming to the Bay Area. Shake Shack is opening a new location in San Jose, the Santa Clara County Clerk-Record's Office confirmed to KRON4. It will be in Bascom Square, a shopping center located on the city's southwest border next to Campbell. There is no official date for when the Shake Shack will open. County officials did not provide an exact address of where the restaurant will be. Near the incoming Shake Shack is eBay's headquarters located at 2065 Hamilton Ave. 49ers QB Brock Purdy reveals his In-N-Out order The upcoming Bascom Square location will be the third Shake Shack in San Jose. The other two are at the city's two Westfield malls: Valley Fair and Oakridge. Once the Bascom Square location opens, there will be a total of 12 Shake Shack locations in the Bay Area.In March, Shake Shack opened up in Walnut Creek, and locals were excited for the opening of the New York-based burger chain. The line for the grand opening went around the block.K...

Woman found dead inside San Francisco home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was found dead inside a home on Clay Street in San Francisco's Richmond District on Thursday evening, police said.San Francisco Police Department officers were called to a residential building at 7:12 p.m. to check on a resident. When officers arrived, they found the woman "unresponsive." She was declared deceased at the scene. Police described the incident as a homicide case and detectives are investigating. No arrests have been made. Police did not release the victim's name nor any further details about how the victim may have died. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444, or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with "SFPD."

Reims returns to winning ways in France with a 2-1 win over struggling Strasbourg

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Reims returned to winning ways after two straight defeats and scored twice in a commanding first-half performance to beat Strasbourg 2-1 on Friday in the French league.The hosts took the lead in the 10th minute when Amir Richardson hammered a simple cut-back into the roof of the net.Mohamed Daramy doubled its lead three minutes before halftime when he finished off a quick counterattack.Kevin Gameiro scored a late consolation from the penalty spot for Strasbourg but it was too little, too late for the visitors, who have now gone seven games without a win in Ligue 1.The result consolidated Reims’ fifth place after defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes. It now has 23 points from 14 matches, equal with fourth-place Lille, which plays Metz on Sunday.Strasbourg is 14th with 13 points from 13 games.PSG tops the league with 30 points, one point ahead of Nice.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says he’ll return from injury, play Sunday vs. Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsubrgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said Friday he will play this weekend against Arizona after being sidelined for more than a month.Sunday’s game against the visiting Cardinals would be Fitzpatrick’s action since suffering a hamstring injury against Jacksonville on Oct. 29. He said the lengthy recovery process can be “annoying” but required him to be patient in building back to full speed.“You don’t know until you go,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s one of them injuries where you can feel great and then you go out there and you run and it’s still not 110 (percent). And then you can go out there and feel great and then you might pop some scar tissue or tweak it a little bit.“And especially as a DB, receiver or running back, something like that, you don’t want to be out there until you’re 110 and you can play at full go.”Fitzpatrick has participated fully in practice all week.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

Judge dismisses legal challenge against Virginia state senator over residency allegations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge on Friday dismissed a legal challenge that sought to prevent the certification of the election of a state legislator, rejecting claims that Democratic Sen. Ghazala Hashmi had not met the state’s residency requirements.Retired judge Jan L. Brodie issued the decision from the bench after an hourslong hearing in Chesterfield Circuit Court. Several Chesterfield County residents filed a petition in November alleging that Hashmi, who was first elected in 2019 and recently won a second term, was not complying with the requirement that candidates live in the district they are seeking to represent.In the court proceedings, both sides acknowledged that Hashmi had rented an apartment inside the confines of the Richmond-area 15th District where she was elected in November after the most recent redistricting process resulted in new political maps. But the petitioners argued she had not abandoned the longtime family home where her husband continued to l...

Miami Marlins finalizing a deal add former Giants manager Gabe Kapler to fron office, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are finalizing an agreement to hire former San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler as an assistant general manager, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal has not been finalized.Kapler was fired by the Giants with three days left in the 2023 regular season after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second straight year. He had a 295-248 record over four seasons with the Giants, but his only year guiding the team to a winning record was 2021, when San Francisco won a franchise-record 107 games and the NL West title.San Francisco lost in the NL Division Series that year in five games to Los Angeles, then went 81-81 last year. The Giants were 78-81 at the time of Kapler’s firing.The 48-year-old Kapler also managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2018-2019, going 161-163.Once his hiring is announced, Kapler will be one of four assistant general mana...

New Jersey Devils lose D Hamilton, F Nosek indefinitely after surgeries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey defenseman Dougie Hamilton and forward Tomas Nosek are out indefinitely after both had surgeries this week. Hamilton had an operation Friday to repair his torn left pectoral muscle hurt Tuesday night against the New York Islanders.Nosek had surgery this past Wednesday to fix his right foot, which he hurt against Arizona on Oct. 13, forcing him to miss 10 games earlier this season.Hamilton, who signed a seven-year, $63 million contract in 2021, is New Jersey’s leading scorer among defensemen and fourth overall scorer with five goals and 11 assists in 20 games this season.Hamilton was placed on injured reserve retroactive to this past Tuesday. The Devils have recalled defenseman Simon Nemec from Utica of the AHL.The Devils said timelines for the recoveries of Hamilton and Nosek will be provided when available.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlSource

No. 4 Florida State QB Rodemaker a game-time decision vs No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — No. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night.Tate Rodemaker, who made his second career start in the team’s regular-season finale at Florida, has been limited in practice this week while recovering from a concussion. It’s another potential setback at the QB position for the Seminoles, who appear to be one victory away from making the College Football Playoff.Rodemaker left the game briefly in the fourth quarter after getting hit in the head while sliding, a targeting call that resulted in an ejection. He returned a few plays later and handed off to Trey Benson for a game-sealing touchdown run in FSU’s 24-15 victory.Seminoles coach Mike Norvell said Friday at a news conference for the two ACC coaches that Rodemaker initial passed on-field concussion tests Saturday night but had symptoms a day later. Rodemaker ha...