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NATO-led peacekeepers injured in clashes with Serbs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

By Radul Radovanovic and Llazar Semini | Associated PressZVECAN, Kosovo — The NATO-led peacekeeping force said on Monday that 25 of its troops were injured in clashes with ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo after they tried to take over the offices of one of the municipalities where ethnic Albanian mayors took up their posts last week.The Serbs clashed with NATO troops and Kosovo police in the municipality of Zvecan, 45 kilometers (28 miles) north of the capital. The soldiers fired tear gas and stun grenades to protect the Kosovar officers and disperse protesters, according to witnesses. The assembled Serbs responded by throwing rocks and other hard objects at them.“Several soldiers of the Italian and Hungarian KFOR contingent were the subject of unprovoked attacks and sustained trauma wounds with fractures and burns due to the explosion of incendiary devices,” said the NATO peacekeepers in a statement.Some Kosovo police vehicles and one belonging to journalists were damage...

Condominium sells in Saratoga for $2 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

14673 Fieldstone Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 14600 block of Fieldstone Drive in Saratoga was sold on May 3, 2023 for $1,952,500, or $903 per square foot. The condominium, built in 1978, has an interior space of 2,163 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage. There’s also a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 1,377-square-foot lot.Additional units have recently changed hands nearby:A 3,116-square-foot unit on the 14600 block of Stoneridge Drive in Saratoga sold in April 2023, for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $931. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 2,585-square-foot unit on Springer Avenue in Saratoga sold for $1,940,000, a price per square foot of $750. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Big Basin Way, Saratoga, in September 2022, a 1,276-square-foot unit was sold for $1,186,000, a price per square foot of $929. The unit has 2 bedrooms and...

PHOTOS: 2023 BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

NAPA, Calif. (KRON) -- Thousands descended on Napa Valley this Memorial Day weekend for the BottleRock music festival. The three-day festival showcased dozens of musical talents including: Post Malone, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Belle English, Wu-Tang Clan, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, and Paris Jackson. Actor Keanu Reeves also performed on the bass with his band, Dogstar.The festival sold out of tickets, and music fans interviewed by KRON4 said they attended to see rapper, singer, and songwriter Post Malone, as well as discover new music. Lizzo performs on day two of the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)Keanu Reeves of Dogstar performs on day two of the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)Keanu Reeves plays with Dogstar during the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in Napa,...

Brush fire breaks out in Daly City, south of John Daly Boulevard overpass

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

(KRON) -- Fire units are responding to a brush fire south of the John Daly Boulevard overpass in Daly City, according to a tweet from the North County Fire Authority. Motorists are advised to be prepared to yield to fire vehicles. Cyclist dragged 400 feet in San Jose hit-and-run, suspect sought According to information from the California Highway Patrol, the fire could be related to homeless people tapping into the electricity under the overpass. The CHP has put in a request for Caltrans to check the electricity.The John Daly Boulevard overpass crosses I-280.

What is '529 Day,' and how can it save college students money?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- May 29 isn't just Memorial Day in 2023. It's also 529 Day, otherwise known as National College Savings Day. KRON4's Noelle Bellow spoke with Patricia Roberts, the Chief Operating Officer of Gift of College, to learn more about how 529 plans can help families avoid or minimize their student loan debt.

A new app hopes to spot counterfeit products with a single photo using AI

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

Is that antique watch you have on real or fake? A new app says it will be able to suss out counterfeit products.The app, which will be available directly for businesses from the developer, reportedly uses artificial intelligence to tell if something is counterfeit using just a photo, the developer says.Developer Alitheon writes on its website that FeaturePrint can use AI to determine if anything from a car brake pad, a circuit board, collectable baseball card to precious metal is real.Rather than scanning bar codes or RFID, the app will analyze and scan minute details unique to products, and turn them into what they call a “digital finger print.”The company said it also has the ability to detect fake passports, drivers licenses and security badges.The app is not available on the Apple App Store, but can be purchased directly from the Alitheon website. No pricing information is readily available.The London Bullion Market Association, which ensures standards across the precious metal ...

AP source: Philadelphia 76ers hire coach Nick Nurse weeks after he was fired by Toronto Raptors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AP source: Philadelphia 76ers hire coach Nick Nurse weeks after he was fired by Toronto Raptors.Source

NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Champions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

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2 dead, 2 injured after shooting and stabbing in Fairfax Co.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

Two people were shot dead and two others injured in a stabbing in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Monday afternoon.The Fairfax County Police Department tweeted that officers were responding to a shooting and stabbing in the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane, near Falls Church, around 4 p.m. Monday.Two victims were struck and killed by gunfire, according to police. Two others suffered non-life threatening stab wounds.Several suspects were seen running from an apartment, the department added.Members of the public are asked to avoid the area due to an ongoing police investigation. This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest.Source

Column: Indy 500’s ending creates controversy and conspiracies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:46 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It’s called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” because the Indianapolis 500 is supposed to be one of the most dramatic and difficult races in the world.Sure, it’s an automobile race. But it’s also very much entertainment, even if Marcus Ericsson vehemently disagrees.The controversial ending to the 107th running of the Indy 500 gave Josef Newgarden the win, and Newgarden drives for Roger Penske, who owns the race and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. So when IndyCar went to an unprecedented one-lap shootout that allowed Newgarden to win the race, well, Ericsson was furious and conspiracy theorists went wild.Ericsson, looking to become the first back-to-back Indy 500 winner in 21 years, was the leader when a crash brought out the yellow flag. IndyCar ran three laps under caution before deciding to throw the red flag for an Indy 500-record third time, stopping the race for cleanup for the third time in the final 16 laps.Ericsson wanted the race to end u...