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Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday. The 96-year-old billionaire and legendary investor will become chairman emeritus and stay on the company's board of directors, Berkshire said. Buffett's son, Howard Buffett, will become Berkshire's new chairman under terms of a longstanding successor plan, the company said. Buffett noted in the letter that his son has served as a Berkshire director for 33 years.
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday. The 96-year-old billionaire and legendary investor will become chairman emeritus and stay on the company's board of directors, Berkshire said. Buffett's son, Howard Buffett, will become Berkshire's new chairman under terms of a longstanding successor plan, the company said. "Father Time always wins," Buffett wrote in the letter. "He has, however, been generous with me.
Dangerous Hurricane Lowell passing just west of Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell weakened Tuesday while skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, punishing waves and flash flooding, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm has also left tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the dark. The hurricane, now a Category 1, had maximum sustained winds of 90 mph early Tuesday, after initially approaching the islands as a major Category 3 storm. It was expected to become a tropical storm later in the day.
2 paintings by Renoir stolen from museum in France, officials say
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Hurricane Lowell passing just west of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, punishing waves Original
Hurricane Lowell was skirting western Hawaii very late Monday local time, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said. It left tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the dark. The Category 2 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, just shy of the 111 mph that would make it a major Category 3.
3 works of art stolen from France's Renoir Museum, local mayor says
Follow 3 works of art stolen from France's Renoir Museum, local mayor says Tue, September 8, 2026 at 4:34 AM EDT Authorities in France are seeking two thieves who broke into a museum with paintings by famed French impressionist Auguste Renoir, among other works, and stole "four works of art" early on Tuesday but dropped one as they got away, the local mayor said.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
Hurricane Lowell, now a Category 2 storm, battered western Hawaii on Monday with powerful winds, triggering a hurricane warning for the islands of Kauai and Niihau. The National Hurricane Center also issued a tropical storm warning for the island of Oahu as Lowell approached close to land. The hurricane warning extends to parts of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which covers almost 583,000 square miles of ocean and 10 of Hawaii's islands.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, approached western Hawaii early Monday with powerful 115-mph winds, triggering a hurricane warning for the islands of Kauai and Niihau. The warning issued by the National Hurricane Center extends to parts of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which covers almost 583,000 square miles of ocean and 10 of Hawaii's islands. Lowell is expected to pass over portions of the national monument as it travels past the island chain.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches Original
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County late Sunday Hawaii time as Hurricane Lowell — a major Category 3 storm — moved toward the area packing 115 mph sustained winds. Kauai County includes Kauai and Niihau islands. The warning extends to parts of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which covers almost 583,000 square miles of ocean and 10 of Hawaii's islands.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
Native Americans 2 hours ago This Hawaiian Man Became The Face Of An Anti-Homelands Campaign civilbeat.org - "Nick Grube" • 2h David Kalahiki and a neighbor turned to the Pacific Legal Foundation to stay in their homes.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
Posted by Brian Dakss on August 25, 2026 Tags: Categories: Bay Area News The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head. Local News – CBS Bay Area
At least 1-in-4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds Original
At least a quarter of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a much higher rate than is seen in the general population, a study released Tuesday showed. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head. The researchers also found that 61.3% of former NFL players who donated their brains and had CTE met the clinical criteria for dementia, and severe CTE was associated with dementia more frequently.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
Jed York 1 day ago 49ers owner Jed York reportedly arrested in Ohio Yahoo! Sports - Chris Cwik • 1d San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested by the East Palestine Police Department in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to two … Sports 8 hours ago ‘Picked the Wrong Guy,’ ‘It’s Over’ — J.J. McCarthy Won’t Even Be a Backup QB For Vikings, Claims Former NFL Scout profootballnetwork.com - Andrew Buller-Russ • 8h Now that the Vikings are moving forward with Kyler Murray, one...
Hawaii under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala takes aim. Maps show its path.
4:31 1 day ago US: Kilauea Erupts Again As Ash Plume Soars 18,000 Feet Over Hawaii. StringersHub • 1d Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States - August 13, 2026 Kilauea erupted again at 3:30 p.m. local time Thursday. Lava fountains reached 500 feet, while the ash plume from the eruption rose more than 18,000 feet above sea level. The eruption remained confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where no people live.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no one won $905 million grand prize
Posted by Brian Dakss on August 11, 2026 Tags: Categories: Bay Area News No winning tickets were sold for Monday night’s $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night’s drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says. Local News – CBS Bay Area
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no one won $905 million grand prize
9 hours ago The eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history is nearing the $1 billion mark, reaching an estimated $905 million with a cash value of $391.9 million for the Monday, Aug. 10, drawing. The last time anyone won the Powerball jackpot was on May 2, when winning tickets in Texas and Florida …
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no winners of $905 million grand prize
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says. The estimated cash value would be at least $422.3 million. Jackpots tend to grow as more and more tickets are sold. Monday's winning numbers were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 with a Powerball of 10.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing has risen at least $1 billion after no winning tickets were sold for Monday's $905 million grand prize, Powerball says. The estimated cash value would be at least $433.1 million. It's the eighth biggest Powerball prize in history and the largest lottery jackpot of 2026. Monday's winning numbers were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 with a Powerball of 10.
Seaplane crashes, catches fire in Puget Sound area north of Seattle; all 11 on board survive Original
A seaplane with 11 people on board crashed and caught fire a short time later in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle Thursday evening. All 11 survived, authorities said.
Deputy US marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
Brian Dakss A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana, the Marshals Service said, adding that the suspect is in custody.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead while serving arrest warrant on fugitive in Louisiana, agency says
World News 3 hours ago How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower bbc.co.uk - Andy Verity, Rob Byrne, Ben Milne • 3h A British man has told the BBC how he unearthed evidence indicating that his former employer, Howard Lutnick - now US commerce secretary - failed to disclose a business relationship with the paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead while serving arrest warrant on fugitive in Louisiana, agency says Original
A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana, the Marshals service said, adding that the suspect is in custody.
Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire while being driven or parked, agency says Original
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride midsize crossover SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair during a prior recall, and the result could be a fire while the vehicles are being driven or parked, the agency says.
Chrysler recalls more than 1 million Jeeps it says could catch fire
Updated Tue, June 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM UTC Chrysler recalls more than 1 million Jeeps it says could catch fire Chrysler is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators the company says could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The model years involved are 2021 - 2025.
Chrysler recalls more than 1 million Jeeps it says could catch fire even when turned off
3 hours ago New York — One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history. The Strait of Hormuz has been paralyzed by three months of war — a nightmare scenario that few thought was possible before the war with Iran …
6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico, police say Original
Six people were found dead Sunday in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, a city on the Mexican border, police there said. A railroad employee found the bodies, police said, adding that, "This is an on going fluid investigation." Union Pacific said in a statement that it was "saddened by this incident and is working closely with law enforcement to investigate." The people weren't publicly identified and authorities didn't immediately give any more information about the probe.
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
Brian Dakss The body of a hiker who was reported missing has been found by search and rescue crews in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials said Thursday. The National Park Service identified the hiker as Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old man from Davie, Florida. Search and rescue teams found some of Pollio's belongings approximately 2.5 miles from the trailhead.
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a hiker who was reported missing has been found by search and rescue crews in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials said Thursday. The National Park Service identified the hiker as Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old man from Davie, Florida. Search and rescue teams found some of Pollio's belongings approximately 2.5 miles from the trailhead.
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park Original
The body of a hiker who'd been reported as missing has been found by search and rescue crews in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials said Thursday. His remains were spotted Wednesday about two-and-a-half miles up the Mt. Brown Trail, some 50 feet off the trail "in a densely wooded area with downed timber," the officials said.
Push to resume peace talks intensifies as U.S. Iran ports blockade enters Day 2
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Push to resume peace talks intensifies as U.S. Iran ports blockade enters Day 2
Push to resume peace talks intensifies as U.S. Iran ports blockade enters Day 2 Tue, April 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM UTC
Live Updates: In Iran war, push to resume U.S.-Iran talks intensifies as U.S. blockade of Iran's ports enters Day 2
Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia. Iran had continued to pump crude to Asia since the start of the Middle East war, partly shielded by its elusive "dark fleet." Roughly one-fifth of the world's oil normally flows through the vital waterway. Iran has already tightened the screws in recent weeks, sharply slowing maritime traffic.
U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade Updated Mon, April 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM UTC (Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images)
Live Updates: U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two non-governmental organizations said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the U.S. The number of executions represented an increase of 68 percent from the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024 and included 48 women who were hanged, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the...
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds Fri, April 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM UTC (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds, Strait of Hormuz traffic remains low
Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine. Zelenskyy made his first public acknowledgment of the operations Wednesday in remarks to reporters that were embargoed until Friday.
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds Updated Fri, April 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM UTC
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Brian Dakss Two pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided on a runway, officials said.
New York's LaGuardia Airport closed after arrving plane and ground vehicle collide Original
New York's La Guardia Airport was closed late Sunday night after an arriving Air Canada Express plane and ground vehicle collided, according to flight tracking service FlightRadar24. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for the airport, French news service AFP reported, adding that there was a "high" likelihood that the order would be extended.
Suspect allegedly confesses to killing 3 women found in Utah
Brian Dakss A man accused of killing three women in Utah on Wednesday allegedly confessed to the murders, telling local authorities it "had to be done." The man, Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested and charged Thursday with three counts of aggravated murder, according to charging documents filed in the Sixth District Court in Utah. Miller was captured earlier in the day by Colorado law enforcement in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
Authorities in Utah have identified the man taken into custody on suspicion of killing three women as Ivan Miller. Two of the women were found dead on a hiking trail and a third was found dead in a residence, authorities said. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office released Miller's name on social media around 10:30 a.m. local time. Officials did not share any other details about Miller or what connection, if any, he had to the victims.
Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
Brian Dakss A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two of them on a hiking trail, authorities said. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said on social media that it received confirmation that the suspect was captured early Thursday morning. No details about the suspect or their capture were shared. The sheriff's office said additional information will come from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the state's Department of Public Safety, who led the hunt for the suspect.
Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail, authorities say Original
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women whose bodies were found Wednesday, two of them on a hiking trail, the state's Department of Public Safety says. The DPS says the Wayne County Sheriff's Office got a call about those two and, as investigators probed their deaths, a third victim was found in a residence in the town of Torrey.
Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed
12 hours ago NEW YORK — Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran …
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, had photos of Iranian leaders at home, sources say
3 hours ago Anyone who has moved away from their hometown for a longer period of time has probably experienced that feeling of returning and finding that the cityscape has changed, for better or worse. It can be sobering to realize that this has been going on at scale everywhere in the world. We've gathered …
Live updates: Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed
11 hours ago SHOTLIST: VATICAN CITY, VATICAN (MARCH. 1, 2026) 1. CROWD WAITING AT ST. PETER’S SQUARE 2. VARIOUS OF POPE LEO XIV ADDRESSING 3. CROWD WAITING OUTSIDEVATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH. 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced his concern over the conflict sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran and warned that peace should not be achieved through threats and weapons.
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