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Prince Harry accused Dominic West of ‘invading his privacy’ after actor revealed drunken antics on South Pole trek: report

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

After Dominic West revealed over the weekend that he’s no longer friends with Prince Harry, more details have emerged about how Harry reportedly was annoyed that the actor said too much at a press conference about the “two-day bender” they and others enjoyed upon reaching the South Pole on a 2013 charity trek with injured military veterans.During an interview Sunday with Times Radio, West, who plays King Charles III in the Netflix series “The Crown,” didn’t say much about his falling-out with Harry, only that “we sort of (lost touch because) I said too much in a press conference,” Us Weekly reported. The press conference in question took place after Harry and West completed Walking With the Wounded, a three-week expedition through Antarctica with military veterans, including some who were amputees.DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex speaks on stage during the press conference at the Invictus Games Dus...

The top six most expensive home sales in Saratoga, reported the week of Dec. 11

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

A house that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past week.In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.3 million. The average price per square foot was $1,089.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 11 even if the property may have been sold earlier.6. $300K, single-family house in the 12300 block of Obrad DriveThe property in the 12300 block of Obrad Drive in Saratoga has new owners. The price was $300,000. The house was built in 1962 and has a living area of 2,383 square feet. The price per square foot is $126. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Obrad Drive5. $500K, single-family residence in the 12300 block of Saratoga Creek DriveThe sale of the single-family house in the 12300 block of Saratoga Creek Drive, Saratoga, has been finalized. The price was...

Russian opposition leader Navalny resurfaces at frozen gulag

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

Associated PressMOSCOW — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf,” his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago.Navalny, the most prominent and persistent domestic foe of President Vladimir Putin, is serving a 19-year sentence on an extremism conviction. He had been incarcerated in central Russia’s Vladimir region, about 230 kilometers (140 miles) east of Moscow, but supporters said he couldn’t be found beginning on Dec. 6.They said Monday that he had been traced to a prison colony infamous for severe conditions in the Yamalo-Nenets region, about 1,900 kilometers (1,200 miles) northeast of Moscow.“I am your new Santa Claus,” Navalny said in a tweet, referring to his location above the Arctic Circle in the prison in the town of Kharp.The region is notorious for long and severe winters. The town is about 100...

Calm before the storm: Officials urge storm prep as wet, unsettled weather returns

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Weather officials are urging Bay Area residents to get on top of storm prep now as wet unsettled weather returns to the Bay Area Wednesday. Wednesday will bring the first of two rain systems expected this week. The first of the two rainmakers is expected to hit Wednesday through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The second is due to arrive on Friday through Saturday morning. The active weather pattern could continue into early January, according to the NWS.The systems will bring increased chance for wind along with high winds. A High Surf Advisory also goes into effect Thursday with the NWS warning of potentially "deadly" conditions at the coast. Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday, wood burning banned in Bay Area "Now is the time to prepare," the NWS tweeted. "Wet and unsettled weather returns tomorrow, with periods of wet an unsettled weather continuing through the weekend."Steps the NWS recommends taking ahead of the wet wea...

Driver and dog killed in vehicle fire after crashing into tree

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A man and his dog died early Tuesday morning after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a tree and caught fire, the Antioch Police Department said. Antioch PD responded at approximately 2:45 a.m. to Wilbur Avenue near the Apollo Court intersection on a report of a vehicle fire. Christmas sideshow in Oakland caught on video The vehicle had crashed into a tree, police said. Antioch PD officers along with Contra Costa County Fire Department personnel responded and were able to extinguish the vehicle fire.The driver, a 28-year-old Oakland man, and his dog succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police are withholding the names pending notification of next of kin.Speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the crash, police said. No further information was provided.

Ye posts Hebrew-language apology to Jewish community

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

(The Hill) – Rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, deleted all the content on his Instagram page Tuesday and posted a Hebrew-language apology to the Jewish community after years of antisemitic comments.“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions. It wasn’t my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain that I might have caused,” he wrote in Hebrew, which is not universally known by Jewish people.“I am committed to starting with myself to learn from this experience in order to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future,” he added.Earlier this month, the rapper was filmed going on an antisemitic rant, including tropes about Jewish ownership of significant institutions. In the rant, he also compared himself to Hitler.Last December, Ye went on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s InfoWars show to praise Hitler and proudly declare himself a Nazi. He was kicked off Twitter, now X, the next day after ...

Two super maxis continue to lead the Sydney to Hobart race as storms hit fleet

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney to Hobart fleet was reduced to 98 boats after overall honors contender Maritimo 52 was one of two retirements on a stormy first night of racing.Rival super maxis Andoo Comanche and LawConnect remained neck-and-neck in the early hours of Wednesday as the fleet began to pass Eden on the New South Wales south coast before heading into Bass Strait.The two favorites for line honors were some 40 miles (65 kilometers) ahead of the nearest challengers.Race officials confirmed Maritimo had retired overnight with rigging damage, while 50-footer Sticky pulled out with electrical issues. The retirements came after line honors contender SHK Scallywag was among the three boats of the 103 starters to pull out on the first evening after the start Tuesday in Sydney harbor.“We’re shattered, actually,” said Maritimo crew member Peter Jones. “We were trying to work a million ways around it, but at best we were going to be at 50%.”Jones reported a southwesterly front had come th...

UNC’s Conner Harrell ready to take over at QB for Drake Maye vs West Virginia in Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

Duke’s Mayo Bowl: West Virginia (8-4) vs. North Carolina (8-4), Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: West Virginia by 6 1/2.Series record: Tied 1-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?A mayo bowl bath for the winning coach, among other things. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl traditionally dumps mayo over the head of the winning coach after the game. The Tar Heels are without quarterback Drake Maye, a likely top-10 draft pick who has opted out of the bowl, so they will get a jump-start on preparing for next season. The Tar Heels have limped to the finish line with losses to Clemson and North Carolina State. The Mountaineers are looking to finish out a season strong after exceeding expectations. West Virginia beat Cincinnati and Baylor to close the regular season. The Mountaineers are just 3-8 in bowl games since 2010.KEY MATCHUPNorth Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell vs. West Virginia’s 69th ranked defense: Harrell gets his first career college start in place of the highl...

Browns will try to make playoffs with new kicker, Hopkins out injured. QB Thompson-Robinson on IR

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — It’s only fitting the Browns will try to clinch a playoff berth with a new kicker.Nothing has been routine this season in Cleveland.Dustin Hopkins will miss Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets — and maybe longer — because of a left hamstring injury he sustained in the first half of Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans.With a win, the Browns will make the postseason for just the second time since 2002.Hopkins, who has been one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers in his first season with the Browns (10-5), is “week to week,” coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday. Hopkins got hurt while chasing Texans returner Dameon Pierce on a 98-yard touchdown.Stefanski said it’s too early to say if Hopkins would be back for the postseason.The Browns have been ravaged by injuries since the opener, so losing Hopkins is just the latest challenge for Stefanski and his staff, which has spent the season plugging holes up and down the depth chart.On M...

Luton manager says Carlton Morris was target of alleged racist comment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:20:12 GMT

SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — An alleged racist comment was made by a fan toward Luton player Carlton Morris during his team’s Premier League match against Sheffield United.Luton manager Rob Edwards said the police had talked to Morris after the game at Bramall Lane, which Luton won 3-2. “There was an alleged racist comment, the police are dealing with that, they have spoken to Carlton and got his take on it, so it is with them now, I have no more comment on it,” the Luton manager said. “He is alright — he was, at the time, pretty angry but he seems fine now.”Morris came on as a 71st-minute substitute and created two chances that led to own-goals in his team’s win. The match was the first in the Premier League in 15 years to be officiated by a black referee. Sam Allison took charge of the game. He spoke to both managers following the incident, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said. “There was a comment that was made and the referee came over to speak to me and Rob fr...