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How the ultra-wealthy infiltrated anti-capitalist Burning Man

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

By Allison Morrow | CNNNew York ( — Burning Man, the desert confab that descended into chaos over the weekend, isn’t quite the scrappy, free-spirited revelry that it once was.For many watching the disarray of Burning Man from afar, the rain and mud that left 70,000 people stranded quickly became a symbol of the festival’s departure from its roots.Or, more simply: how the billionaires ruined Burning Man.The festival began as a small gathering in 1986 on a San Francisco beach, and eventually grew into a gritty countercultural community of “Burners” who eschew commercialism within their makeshift city, erected annually in a desiccated lake bed known as the playa.There’s no money trading hands on the playa — that’s core to to the community’s “decommodification” ethos. But there is, increasingly, a lot of money on the playa.Going to Burning Man is, in some elite circles, akin to having climbed Everest or taken ayuhuasca on a meditation retreat — a spiritually transformative experience, u...

Is Joe Jonas playing some kind of game with Sophie Turner divorce reports?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

As Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are supposedly headed for divorce, fans of the popular couple are wondering if Jonas is playing some kind of P.R. game.Since TMZ broke the shocking news over the Labor Day weekend that Jonas and the “Game of Thrones” alum were ending their four-year marriage, the musician has been seen as sending mixed and irksome messages about the state of their marriage. He has chosen to wear, or not wear, his wedding ring in highly visible ways and he’s been accused of trying to court sympathy by letting it be known that he’s been left the primary caretaker of their two young daughters while Turner is off somewhere.The questions about Jonas’ intentions grew Monday evening after the singer posted a photo of himself on Instagram, wearing said wedding ring, as if to refute the onslaught of divorce reports that came from outlets over the weekend — outlets like People, TMZ and Page Six, which are usually pretty reliable when it comes ...

United flights resume after brief equipment outage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

United Airlines departures have resumed after being halted nationwide for a brief time Tuesday because of a technology outage.Federal officials said that United crews had been unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.“United asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide,” the Federal Aviation Administration said on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.The FAA said the issue was limited to United and its subsidiaries. It announced before 2 p.m. Eastern time that the ground stop on United flights had been lifted.Related ArticlesNational News | Scary landing at California airport as jet’s landing gear collapses during Tropical Storm Hilary National News | United Airlines pilot caught on surveillance video taking an axe to a parking gate at DIA National News | Pilot dies after suffering medical emergency during flight out of Florida National News | Southwest Airlines...

6 juveniles, man arrested for commercial burglaries across San Jose

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

(KRON) -- A man and six juveniles were arrested for allegedly burglarizing a series of commercial businesses during a six-month period, according to the San Jose Police Department. More than two dozen businesses were burglarized, many of which were found to be "smoke shop" stores. Video from SJPD show the suspects using stolen Kia and Hyundai cars used to collide with the exterior of the businesses in order to gain entrance into each shop.The suspects would then steal merchandise before fleeing the businesses in their stolen car. According to SJPD, the suspects are believed to be responsible for additional commercial burglaries outside the City of San Jose.On Wednesday, the juveniles were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall following a search warrant for both their persons and residences. Police recovered two firearms and evidence related to the burglaries during their search, officials said. During the investigation, an adult suspect, Vincent Loredo, 45, was a...

No gas leak at Emery High School in Emeryville: PG&E

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Emery High School in Emeryville was evacuated Tuesday morning due to a possible gas leak, the Alameda County Fire Department confirmed. The smell of gas was reported just before 9 a.m. but according to PG&E, no gas leak was found. Tourist desperate to find French bulldog stolen in San Francisco A call for an evacuation was issued after that. PG&E was called to the scene. A first report showed no leak, according to the meters. The utility later confirmed that there was no gas leak on campus.An investigation into the matter continues, according to Alameda County FD.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

DA Price files charges in unprovoked Hayward pipe beating

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

(KRON) -- A man is accused of committing an unprovoked attack against an elderly victim who was walking along Whitman Street in Hayward, Alameda County prosecutors said.James Lambert, 23, allegedly stabbed the 81-year-old victim, Francisco Gonzalez, eight times, according to the District Attorney's Office. "Witnesses reported that Lambert stabbed the elderly man eight times in the head and proceeded to strike him with a metal pipe while he lay on the ground," the District Attorney's Office wrote. The August 17 assault was finally halted when an off-duty security guard intervened. Gonzalez was rushed to Eden Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition on Tuesday. Prosecutors filed charges including assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and great bodily injury.District Attorney Pamela Price said, "This case presents extraordinary circumstances -- a senseless and brutal attack on a vulnerable victim. Anyone who commits acts of violence against vulnerable individuals i...

Incidente de diarrea obliga a un vuelo de Delta con más de 300 pasajeros a dar la vuelta y regresar a Atlanta

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

(CNN) — Un vuelo de Delta Air Lines que iba de Atlanta a Barcelona en la noche de este viernes debió dar media vuelta y regresar al aeropuerto después de que un pasajero sufriera un incidente de diarrea.El Airbus A350 despegó puntualmente el 1 de septiembre con 336 pasajeros a bordo, pero tuvo que regresar cuando volaba sobre el centro de Virginia.“Es simplemente una cuestión de riesgo biológico: tuvimos un pasajero que tuvo diarrea a lo largo del avión, por lo que querían que regresáramos a Atlanta”, dijo un piloto del DL 194 al control de tráfico aéreo.El vuelo llegó de vuelta al Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta poco más de dos horas después que saliera, según FlightAware.Avión de Delta desciende a un aeropuerto de Carolina del Norte sin el tren de aterrizaje: así fue la hazañaDelta dijo a CNN que el vuelo se retrasó un poco más de ocho horas, pero finalmente aterrizó en Barcelona sin incidentes adicionales el sábado a las 5:16.p.m., hora lo...

Column: Ryder Cup is the ultimate test for the unflappable Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

The comparisons with Sergio Garcia are inevitable and appropriate based on the sheer skill and rapid rise. Just don’t look for Ludvig Aberg to be sprinting and strutting and leaping into the arms of his teammates at the Ryder Cup.“It was like a walk in the park for him,” Luke Donald said in describing the moment the Swede effectively played his way onto the European team as one of his six captain’s picks.That moment was Sunday when Aberg, some three months removed from his senior year at Texas Tech, made four straight birdies down the stretch to surge past former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and win the European Masters in Switzerland.“He’s a cool customer,” Donald said.Texas Tech coach Greg Sands saw it when Aberg was 18 and playing his first European tour event at the Scandinavian Masters. He was among the last on the course, knew what the cut would be and made it without dropping a shot or breaking a sweat.“Everybody falls in love with the physical side o...

Man accused of killing brother during eviction notice in Pembroke Pines

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

A suspect accused of killing his brother at their South Florida home was taken into custody.Officers with the Pembroke Pines Police Department arrived at the home, located at 311 SW 71st Ave. on Monday.According to police, the suspect, 61-year-old Donald Dubray, stabbed his brother, 63-year-old brother Edgar Dubray, to death. When officers arrived at the home, they found Donald sleeping inside. Officials said Edgar was in the process of evicting his brother from the house. Neighbors mentioned Donald did not have a job and was not contributing to household payments. “The victim had gone through the eviction process through the Broward Sheriff’s Office,” said Pembroke Pines PD Major Al Xiques. “The suspect had been notified that he had 24 hours to vacate the residence. Beyond that, at some point, they were involved in an altercation at which time, the victim did receive stab wounds.” Residents in the area didn’t want to go on camera but were shocked...

Reported shots fired prompt police response in Pembroke Pines

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:48 GMT

Pembroke Pines Police are responding to reports of gunfire triggering a search for a suspect vehicle that fled the scene. The reported shooting occurred at 11801 Pembroke Road.Authorities located two victims, who are currently receiving treatment from Fire Rescue personnel.https://twitter.com/PPinesPD/status/1699142367272415419?s=20During the ongoing investigation, access to the vicinity surrounding the community clubhouse will be restricted. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.