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Appeals court upholds Apple's control of iPhone app store

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

An appeals court on Monday upheld Apple's exclusive control over the distribution of iPhone apps, rejecting the latest attempt to force one of the world's most powerful companies to dismantle the digital walls protecting its most lucrative product. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The 92-page decision issued by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals largely affirmed the findings of a lower-court judge who presided over a 2021 trial that revolved around an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game. Epic Games' lawsuit alleged Apple's app store — which was launched in 2008, a year after the first iPhone went on sale — had turned into an illegal monopoly that stifles innovation and competition while generating billions of dollars in profit for Apple.Epic tried to offer an alternative way to get its mobile app, attempting to evade the developer fees inside the app store, which collects ...

DWI charges filed in crash that hurt 3 St. Louis-area officers

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Michigan man faces DWI charges in a crash that injured three St. Louis-area law enforcement officers over the weekend. James Gibbs, 62, of Flint, Michigan, is behind bars on two counts of DWI (causing injury to a law enforcement officer) and failure to proceed with caution with emergency lights displayed. St. Louis County prosecutors officially filed charges on Monday in the crash. Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules One officer with the Glendale Police Department and two Missouri state troopers were hurt in the crash, which happened around 2:35 a.m. on Interstate 44 just west of Lindbergh Boulevard. The officer and troopers initially responded to a report of abandoned vehicle in the eastbound lanes of the interstate. The officer and troopers used their vehicles to block the abandoned car.According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, all three police vehicles had their emergency lights activated. As officers responded, a ...

St. Louis man dies in Warren County train crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis man died Sunday morning after a collision involving a train in Warren County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that John Oates, 80, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday at a rail line on Archer Road, just south of I-70 Outer Road. Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal Investigators say Oates was traveling north on Archer Road and approaching the rail line. MSHP says he failed to stop and drove into the path of the train. The train struck the right side of Oates' car, which overturned. Oates was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. MSHP Troop C, which covers most counties in the St. Louis region, is investigating the crash.

Vote: What’s the best attraction at Casa Bonita?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

Casa Bonita is a beloved fixture of the Front Range community, but if I’ve learned one thing over the last couple of months connecting with longtime fans and former employees, it’s that the restaurant’s charm is due to the sum of its parts.Whether it’s watching cliff diving, snapping a picture in front of the iconic fountain or, yes, even eating the food, every local has a favorite attraction that kept them coming back over the decades. As we anxiously await an official opening date in May, we need your help ranking all the best aspects Casa Bonita had to offer in hopes they make a comeback.Which Casa Bonita activity or specialty did you love most? You can only vote for one, so choose wisely!Take Our Poll(function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.bo...

Harry Belafonte dies: Activist and entertainer was 96

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

NEW YORK — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said Ken Sunshine, of public relations firm Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis.With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to gain a wide following on film and to sell a million records as a singer; many still know him for his signature hit “Banana Boat Song (Day-O),” and its call of “Day-O! Daaaaay-O.” But he forged a greater legacy once he scaled back his performing career in the 1960s and lived out his hero Paul Robeson’s decree that artists are “gatekeepers of truth.” He stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with Belafonte’s time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting poi...

Man ejected from pickup truck, struck by other vehicles on freeway in Mission Hills: CHP

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

A man is dead after he was ejected from his pickup truck when it flipped over in Mission Hills, then struck by at at least one other vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.The man, whose identity has not been released, was on the transition road from the northbound 5 Freeway to the eastbound 118 Freeway at about 12:10 a.m. when his white Ford Ranger rolled down an embankment, according to Sgt. Daniel Ralph. The pickup came to rest against a chain link fence at the bottom of the hill, but the driver was ejected from the vehicle and remained on the roadway.A man was killed after he was ejected from his pickup in a rollover crash on April 25, 2023. (KTLA)A man was killed after he was ejected from his pickup in a rollover crash on April 25, 2023. (KTLA)A man was killed after he was ejected from his pickup in a rollover crash on April 25, 2023. (KTLA)He was then hit by "one or two other vehicles," Ralph said.Officials have not said if those vehicles stopped to offer assistan...

Alpilean Reviews: Legit or SCAM? Ice Hack Effective or Fake Hype?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

Alpilean is a non-GMO dietary formula to help lose weight by improving the inner body temperature.Clinical and scientific studies back the natural and effortless method for its formulation done with proven extracts.The supplement is a blend of organic alpine ingredients and plant nutrients that targets the actual cause of belly fat. The Alpilean reviews here help us understand this supplement further in detail regarding its working facts, ingredients, and benefits. While trying methods that are poor in response, though new and innovative, this simple remedy delivers desired outputs that real customers expose. Does it make you eager and interested? Skeptic about what is the Alpine method of weight loss. Learn the science behind this formula that lets you know what makes it unique.What is Alpilean?Alpilean is a revolutionary weight loss solution with a proprietary blend of 6 unique alpine nutrients and plants. It is a dietary formula in the form of capsules that comprise an effective ...

Former DOJ Attorney Finds New Passion in Private Practice

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

After spending several years as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Eliott Nazarian has begun a new career in private practice. Nazarian is now a part of the immigration team at La Liga Defensora, a law firm in Los Angeles.Nazarian’s decision to transition from the government to private practice was motivated by his desire to work more closely with individuals and make a more direct impact on their lives. He saw immigration law as an area where he could apply his legal expertise to help people navigate the complex and often confusing U.S. immigration system.“At the DOJ, I was dealing with cases that involved immigration issues, which were important, but I didn’t feel like I was able to help individuals in a tangible, personal way,” Nazarian said in a recent interview.Nazarian became a DOJ attorney through the highly competitive Attorney General’s Honor Program. He graduated from the Sandr...

Three-alarm fire rips through historic hotel in Richmond

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

RICHMOND — A three-alarm fire early Monday displaced six people and left significant damage to a historic unoccupied hotel, fire officials said.The fire tore through the International Hotel, located on Ethel Dotson Street and caused fire and smoke damage to one home on both sides of the building, Richmond Fire Battalion Chief Rico Rincon said Tuesday. The fire rose to three alarms because of all of the surrounding homes that crews needed to protect, he said.Fire crews first were called to the blaze at 5:45 a.m. and found it engulfed in flames, Rincon said. Crews had it under control at 7 a.m.Nobody was injured. The Red Cross was working with the displaced to find temporary housing.The hotel, which is unoccupied, was built around 1900 and became a hub to Black workers with the Pullman Company. It was owned by Ethel Dotson, an activist.South Street, the original street name where it stood, was renamed for Dotson.Rincon said crews have not determined what caused the fire. He said...

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer with a ‘rebel heart,’ dies at 96

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:58:33 GMT

Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.He was 96.Belafonte died Tuesday morning of congestive heart failure, Sunshine said.Belafonte was dubbed the “King of Calypso” after the groundbreaking success of his 1956 hit, “The Banana Boat Song (Day-O).” He also became a movie star after acting in the film adaption of the Broadway musical, “Carmen Jones.”But Belafonte biggest contributions took place offstage. He was a key strategist, fundraiser and mediator for the civil rights movement. He continually risked his entertainment career — and at least once his life — for his activism. He became a close friend of the Rev. MartinLuther King Jr., who often retired to Belafonte’s palatial New York apartment to talk strategy or escape the pressures of leading the civil rights movement.A voracious reader with a burn...