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Appeals court blocks vaccine mandate for federal workers

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

By Kevin McGill | Associated PressNEW ORLEANS — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 was blocked Thursday by a federal appeals court.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans rejected arguments that Biden, as the nation’s chief executive, has the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require that employees be vaccinated.The ruling from the full appeals court, 16 full-time judges at the time the case was argued, reversed an earlier ruling by a three-judge 5th Circuit panel that had upheld the vaccination requirement. Judge Andrew Oldham, nominated to the court by then-President Donald Trump, wrote the opinion for a 10-member majority.Opponents of the policy said it was an encroachment on federal workers’ lives that neither the Constitution nor federal statutes authorize.Biden issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring vaccinations for all executive branch agency employees, with excep...

Antioch man charged with killing unborn baby during family stabbing spree

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

ANTIOCH — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has filed a murder charge against a 37-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his pregnant wife and two kids, leading to the death of the woman’s unborn baby.The man, identified by authorities as Bartley Hall, was in Martinez county jail after his arrest last Saturday night in Cordelia, following a 30-mile pursuit into Solano County by law enforcement authorities.The victims, an 11-year-old girl, 14-year-old boy and 35-year-old woman, were taken to a hospital. Two of them were listed in critical condition and needed to be airlifted. The 11-year-old has been released, but the others remain hospitalized.The stabbing took place around 3:55 p.m. Saturday at the Bayview Apartments, 137 Wilbur Ave., a housing complex in a mostly industrial area of Antioch near the San Joaquin River.According to a statement Monday by Antioch police, Hall was initially booked into jail on suspicion of three felony counts of attempted murde...

Hayward Home Depot employee arrested for allegedly stealing $50K of goods

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- A Home Depot employee at the Hayward location was arrested for stealing from the store, California Highway Patrol said on Thursday. CHP executed a search warrant at the suspect's home and found about 600 stolen items and nearly $90,000 of cash. The Home Depot contacted the CHP's Golden Gate Division's Organized Retail Crime Task Force on March 1 about the thefts committed by a store employee. The store suspected that the employee was stealing items while working after hours. Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested with help of American Canyon PD K9 The store lost a total of $300,000. CHP said surveillance video showed the employee and the vehicle they used in some of the thefts. On Tuesday, CHP executed the search warrant at the suspect's home in Patterson, CA. Patterson is just southeast of Modesto along Highway 5.Image from CHP.Image from CHP.Image from CHP.CHP said approximately 600 stolen items were recovered. They have an estimated value of $50,0...

Over 25 lbs of marijuana recovered at traffic stop on I-880 in Hayward

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- A driver in the East Bay was arrested for having more than the legal amount of marijuana. After a traffic violation on I-880, authorities conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of the drugs, California Highway Patrol of Hayward announced Thursday in a Facebook post. A CHP officer saw a vehicle drive past the double white lines on the highway. A traffic stop was then initiated, which led to the discovery 26 pounds of marijuana. A 26-year-old unidentified driver was stopped, and the officer saw the dozens of bags filled with marijuana in the backseat, according to CHP. A loaded handgun with "obliterated serial numbers" was also discovered.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }In California, it is illegal fo...

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula reach Miami Open 3rd round

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sixth-seeded Coco Gauff opened her 2023 Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Rebecca Marino on Thursday and advanced to the third round where she will face 27th-seeded Anastasia Potapova.After her victory, Gauff, coming off a quarterfinals appearance at Indian Wells, said in a television interview that it wasn’t her best outing, despite converting five of her nine break points.“It was a shaky performances honestly,” Gauff said. “I knew it wasn’t going to be a straight forward match, even if I was up a break sometimes.”Gauff came back from a break down twice in the second set to claim her second career win versus Marino. Gauff defeated Marino in the first round at Roland Garros in 2022.Gauff said she was a bit nervous playing in her hometown — she’s a native of Delray Beach, Florida, a small city about 40 miles north of Hard Rock Stadium, where the tournament is played. Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat was among those in attendance Thursday.“Ji...

Tom Brady se convierte en uno de los propietarios del club campeón de Las Vegas Aces

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

REDACCIÓN DEPORTES – Tom Brady, considerado el mejor jugador en la historia de la NFL, se ha convertido en uno de los propietarios de Las Vegas Aces, club campeón de la Asociación de Baloncesto Femenino de Estados Unidos (WNBA).“Estoy muy emocionado de ser parte de la organización Las Vegas Aces”, declaró el máximo ganador del Super Bowl, con siete títulos.Brady anunció su retirada del fútbol americano el pasado mes de febrero luego de 23 temporadas en las que obtuvo seis anillos de campeón con New England Patriots y uno con Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Puedes vivir en la casa de Tom Brady por una exorbitante cifra al mes Tom Brady se convierte en el primer jugador de la NFL en superar 100,000 yardas El exmariscal de campo, y futuro miembro del Salón de la Fama de la NFL, reiteró compromiso con el desarrollo del deporte femenino.“Mi amor por los deportes femeninos comenzó a una edad temprana cuando acompañaba a to...

Hoskins’ knee torn; Wainwright, Iglesias out as openers near

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are suddenly dealing with injuries to some pretty important players.The Philadelphia Phillies lost slugging first baseman Rhys Hoskins on Thursday when he damaged his left knee fielding a grounder in a spring training game. He needs surgery for a torn ACL and is expected to miss a significant amount of time.St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (groin) and Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (inflamed shoulder) also will begin the season on the injured list.The Phillies didn’t say how long Hoskins is expected to be out. Hoskins, who turned 30 last week, hit six homers in Philadelphia’s playoff run last season. The Phillies lost to the Houston Astros in the World Series. Philadelphia is already without DH and two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper for at least two months as he recovers from offseason elbow surgery. Wainwright was in line for his seventh opening day start in what’s slated to be his final season. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol t...

Folarin Balogun travels to Florida, meets with US team

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

Folarin Balogun traveled from Europe and met with U.S. interim coach Anthony Hudson as the Americans try to persuade the 21-year-old midfielder to commit to their national team over England and Nigeria.The U.S. trained in Orlando, Florida, this week ahead of Friday night’s CONCACAF Nations League match at Grenada, and hosting El Salvador at Orlando on Monday.“We’ve had dialogue. We’ve spoken. He’s out here having a bit of a break and some training and we’ve had some discussions,” Hudson said Thursday after the U.S. team arrived in Grenada. “Now it’s about him just enjoying the rest of his trip.”Balogun was born in New York to Nigerian parents and grew up in England. He has played for England’s Under-21 team.“It’s been an opportunity for us just to share about our program and who we are and what we do,” Hudson added. “I hope we get the chance to speak to him again. It’s been good to me. And I know a few of the guys have spoke to h...

Students call for action at the Capitol following East High shooting

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Following Wednesday's shooting, students made their way to the Capitol relaying their frustrations and safety concerns to lawmakers once again. East High students did the same thing following the death of their classmate Luis Garcia. Garcia was shot in the head outside the school on Feb. 13 and died three weeks later. Lawmakers have been working on gun legislation all month long but students made it clear Thursday, they are running out of patience.East High students filled the halls of the Capitol as they rallied for policy changes, getting their voices heard by any means necessary. Some students even cornered Republicans who are not in support of current gun proposals. Students told FOX31 they are ready for action on all the gun bills presented at this session. Board rules to allow officers in all Denver Public Schools high schools "They just need to get passed. I mean anything at this point. We see how much this affects our community and how much could be passed...

SoFlo design team Rednoir reveals inspiration behind Ultra’s immersive stages and sets

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:28 GMT

Ultra is one of Miami’s biggest parties, attracting talented DJs from around the globe. It also happens to bring amazing artists together, like the team that designs the entire festival.Deco sat down with the group who created the stages and sets, to get an up close look at what it takes to put on the world famous show.When it comes to Ultra, the creative design team Rednoir knows what it takes to make the festival come to life.Monica Arellano: “We focus on experiences, so besides doing design, interior design, production design, we really focus on taking people to places – not just designing to design, but creating a story around whatever we do.”They’ve also designed the sets for some really popular events.Monica Arellano: “Some of the brands we’ve worked with in the past are Ultra, Formula 1, Hennesey, the Grammys, Coachella.”For this year’s Ultra, the team wanted it to be out of this world.Monica Arellano: “We always have space, out...