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Thousands of travelers descend upon LAX as Thanksgiving travel ramps up 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

Millions of Americans are expected to take to the skies before Thanksgiving, and airport security officials believe that the 2023 holiday travel season could be the busiest on record. Employees at Los Angeles International Airport’s Terminal 7 told KTLA 5’s Annie Rose Ramos that this weekend is turning out not to be a “normal” one when it comes to passenger volume. Travelers – some of whom forked over several hundreds of dollars for their tickets – should expect to endure long security lines and, in some cases, rushed check-ins.“[Ticket prices] were high, like 700 or 800 dollars,” one traveler said on Sunday. That woman, who was leaving LAX for Washington, DC, said that she and her family took steps to make sure their airport experience was as smooth as possible by reserving their parking spot ahead of time and checking in online.  Fire-damaged 10 Freeway to reopen for Monday morning commute Despite the crowds at airports, more Americans will hit the road to see the...

New Mercedes-AMG sedan looks good, drives odd

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted in 1993 as the manufacturer’s entry-level sedan. Now 30 years old, the C class is no longer the cheapest in the lineup. It’s a go-to level for many brand loyalists and it’s expanded.The newbie is the Mercedes-AMG C 43. It’s a turbocharged, four-cylinder (the V6 is gone) and the German automaker’s entry-level performance sedan. The electric turbocharger is a first for a production car. Competition includes the Audi S4, BMW M3 and Genesis G70.While maintaining a traditionally attractive exterior like its stablemates, the Mercedes-AMG collaboration means the vehicle has sports car leanings. The exterior features a new front grille and a front bumper with air intakes. The rear bumper looks similar to air diffusers on a race car and includes dual exhausts. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, but 19 and 20-inch wheels are optional.The interior includes AMG sport seats with synthetic leather and microfiber upholstery. Red seat ...

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE Hybrid SUV

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

What is a Corolla Cross? The Corolla Cross is a Corolla sedan redesigned as a compact crossover SUV, built in the Huntsville, Alabama assembly plant, and sold by Toyota. The Cross is a hybrid with a battery pack that lets you drive on electric power for about 42 miles on a full charge, with the option to switch to the gas powered engine when needed.The 0.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack stores energy recaptured from the ICE internal combustion engine overrun, and regenerative braking, giving the car the ability to travel more than 400 miles between fill ups. Plus the Corolla Cross brings many safety and comfort features for the price, with more charm and style, than most of the competition.Good looking from the ground up with its 18″ alloy wheels and stylish shape, this dynamic crossover looks stunning in action, cruising, or just parked. Corolla Cross’s size is designed for dashing around the city streets, then going off road and driving down to the lake, with lots of spa...

Redwood City missing at-risk woman found

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

(BCN) -- Redwood City police on Sunday said they have found a 34-year-old at-risk woman who was reported missing last week.Megan Quiroz has been located and is safe, the Redwood City Police Department said in a bulletin that went out shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday.Quiroz, who has mental health issues and was classified by police as at-risk, was previously reported missing Saturday. Before she was located, Quiroz had last been seen on Thursday.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Chargers’ Allen available, Packers’ Alexander out for Sunday’s game at Lambeau

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Keenan Allen will be available for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday to face a Green Bay Packers secondary that is missing its top cornerback.Allen wasn’t listed among the inactive players for Sunday’s game. The five-time Pro Bowl receiver had been listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report because of a shoulder issue.Allen has 73 catches this season to match Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs for the NFL lead entering Sunday. Allen also has 895 yards receiving to rank fourth in the league entering Sunday.Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander will miss a second straight game with a shoulder injury. Alexander, who also missed three games earlier this season with a back issue, had been listed as questionable.The Packers also won’t have safety Rudy Ford because of a biceps injury. Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary (shoulder) and inside linebacker Quay Walker (groin) are available. Both had been listed as questionable and Walker had mi...

¿Quién es Sheynnis Palacios, la ganadora de Miss Universo 2023?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

(CNN Español) — Sheynnis Palacios de Nicaragua se convirtió en la nueva Miss Universo tras ganar la 72 edición del certamen de belleza que se llevó a cabo la noche de este sábado en San Salvador, El Salvador.La nicaragüense de 23 años era una de las favoritas para llevarse la corona y quedó por delante de Anntonia Porsild de Tailandia y de Moraya Wilson de Australia.Miss Nicaragua es la ganadora de Miss Universo 2023Palacios compitió por la corona al lado de 84 mujeres de todo el mundo que se presentaron ante un jurado integrado por la modelo Halima Aden, la estrella de “Queer Eye” Carson Kressley, la influencer de TikTok Avani Gregg y dos ex reinas de belleza, Janelle Commissiong, de Trinidad y Tobago (Miss Universo 1977), e Iris Mittenaere, de Francia (Miss Universo 2016).En la ronda final de preguntas, cuando solo quedaban las finalistas, Palacios respondió que si pudiera elegir, le gustaría pasar un día en la vida de Mary Wollstonecraft, una filósofa y feminist...

Syracuse coach Dino Babers fired after 8 years with school, just 2 winning seasons

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

Syracuse fired coach Dino Babers on Sunday after eight years with the Orange that included just two bowl appearances.Babers was 41-55 overall and 20-45 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, including a breakout season in 2018 when the Orange went 10-3 and finished No. 15 in the AP Top 25. He could never replicate that success, managing only a 7-6 record in 2022, his other winning season.The 62-year-old Babers had only one season left on his contract, but the private school does not release terms of the deal.“I appreciate everything Dino, his wife Susan, and their family have done over the last eight years for Syracuse Athletics, Syracuse University and most importantly, our student-athletes,” athletic director John Wildhack said in a statement. “Thanks to Dino’s leadership, our student-athletes have performed at the highest levels in the classroom, have dedicated countless hours to supporting our communities and have gone on to achieve great success, both professionally and person...

Las 13 mejores tiendas donde puedes comprar este Black Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

Faltan solo unos días para el Black Friday y se espera que millones de estadounidenses busquen ofertas en las tiendas de todo el país.El sitio web de finanzas personales WalletHub investiga qué tiendas ofrecen las mejores ofertas para el Black Friday 2023 y compila una lista para ayudar a los compradores a maximizar sus ahorros.El informe encontró que el descuento promedio general para el Viernes Negro es del 35%, y que los consumidores deben aspirar a esta cantidad de descuento o más para evitar las trampas del Viernes Negro.También reveló que JCPenney tiene la tasa de descuento general más alta: 59.12%, mientras que Costco tiene la más baja con 17,07%.Aquí están los principales minoristas del Black Friday, presentando su tasa de descuento promedio este año, según WalletHub.JCPenney (59.12%)Macy’s (58.19%)Belk (54.76%)Kohl’s (48.81%)Target (32.70%)BJ’s (30.11%)Best Buy (29.78%)Amazon (28.48%)Walmart (26.88%)Dell (25.79%)Newegg (22.40%)The Home Depot (20.80%)Costco...

Results from the 13 Cricket World Cup finals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

A list of Cricket World Cup finals:2023 in India: Australia defeated India by six wickets 2019 in England: England was awarded victory on a countback of boundaries against New Zealand after the final finished tied after the regulation 100 overs and a Super Over.2015 in Australia and New Zealand:Australia defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets2011 in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh: India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets2007 in the Caribbean:Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 53 runs2003 in South Africa: Australia defeated India by 125 runs1999 in England and Wales:Australia defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets1996 in Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka:Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 7 wickets1992 in Australia and New Zealand:Pakistan defeated England by 22 runs1987 in India and Pakistan:Australia defeated England by 7 runs1983 in England: India defeated West Indies by 43 runs1979 in England:West Indies defeated England by 92 runs1975 in England:West Indies defeated Australia by 17 runs___AP cricket: h...

Syracuse fires coach Dino Babers after eight years with the Orange that included just two bowl appearances

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:45:03 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse fires coach Dino Babers after eight years with the Orange that included just two bowl appearances.Source