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Ticker: NBCUniversal CEO ousted over ‘inappropriate conduct,’ dragon bursts into flames at Disneyland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, Comcast announced Sunday.In a brief statement, Shell said Sunday would be his last day after what he called “an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company.”“I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell said.Shell, who had been with the company since 2004, was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. He oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premiere motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations and a leading television stations group, according to the company website. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.Related ArticlesBusiness | Feinstein...

Antetokounmpo status remains up in air as Bucks, Heat move on to Game 4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

It was back to double duty Sunday for Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, with it still unclear when All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to return to duty for the Milwaukee Bucks in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.“We have to prepare for both teams again,” Spoelstra said ahead of Monday night’s Game 4 at Kaseya Center, in the series the Heat lead 2-1.As in a Giannis-centric approach should Antetokounmpo make it back from the lower-back contusion sustained in the Heat’s Game 1 victory in Milwaukee. Or whether the Bucks will be without Antetokounmpo for a third consecutive game, with the teams splitting the two games in his absence.Antetokounmpo worked on the main court at Kaseya Center with Bucks coaches Sunday prior to his team’s video session.“We’ll continue to monitor him,” coach Mike Budenholzer told media Sunday. “He did some individual work today on the court and we’ll see ...

Yankees’ offense goes cold as Blue Jays hand them first series loss of the season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

Clarke Schmidt, in his best start of 2023, cruised against a tough Blue Jays lineup on Sunday. Until he didn’t.The 27-year-old righty was perfect through the early frames, but a fifth inning double from Matt Chapman put that to rest. Then came the sixth inning, when Anthony Volpe’s first career error preempted a two-run home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his second of the series. Daulton Varsho immediately followed that with a solo shot in what became a 5-1, series-winning victory for Toronto.Schmidt’s day ended there on an especially sour note, though his fifth start of the season was also his longest and most efficient. The right-hander, one of three replacement starters in the Yankees’ rotation due to injuries, threw 76 pitches over 5.2 innings while striking out eight Jays for a new career high. Schmidt also allowed a season-low three hits and dropped his ERA to 6.30, but the two longballs proved costly.Toronto added another run in the seventh when Dann...

San Diego swap meet tour: Where to find used goods, vintage clothes, antiques & more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- When it comes to sustainable consumption, swap meets provide the perfect space for people to buy and sell used goods, clothing and more. As the nation’s eighth largest city, San Diego prides itself on taking the necessary steps toward creating "a more sustainable place to live, work and play," which is why its no surprise that there are several several swap meets spread across the in region. Trying to decide where to eat? Here are the most popular cuisines in San Diego Grab a pair of your most comfortable shoes, fill up your water bottle and clean out the trunk of your vehicle -- it's time to take a swap meet tour in San Diego County. First stop -- South Bay, for a trio of swap meets that collectors dream of.South Bay-- San Ysidro Tianguis Swap Meet: Located at 648 E San Ysidro Blvd., this swap meet is open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.-- National City Swap Meet: Located at 3200 D Ave., this swap meet is open Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.-- ...

NBCUniversal CEO Shell ousted over ‘inappropriate conduct’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, Comcast announced Sunday.In a brief statement, Shell said Sunday would be his last day after what he called “an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company.”“I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell said.Shell, who had been with the company since 2004, was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. He oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premiere motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations and a leading television stations group, according to the company website. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.Previously, Shell was chairman of NBCUniver...

Torchlight march marks mass deaths of Armenians

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — About 10,000 people bearing torches on Sunday night marched through Armenia’s capital to commemorate the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed in Ottoman Turkey more than a century ago.The march from a central square to a sprawling memorial complex began with activists burning the flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan. Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan have spiraled in recent months since the blockage of the road leading to the ethnic Aremenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh within Azerbaijan.Historians estimate that, in the last days of the Ottoman Empire, up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks in what is widely regarded as the first genocide of the 20th century.Armenians have long pushed for the deaths to be recognized as genocide.While Turkey concedes that many died in that era, the country has rejected the term genocide, saying the death toll is inflated and the deaths resulted from civil unrest during the Ottoman Empire’s collapse.Armenia o...

Dragon bursts into flames during popular Disneyland show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic!” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames. No injuries were reported following the blaze Saturday night at the Southern California theme park, the Anaheim Fire Department said. Ryan Laux, a frequent Disneyland visitor, said fire has always been a part of the “Fantasmic!” presentation. But he said he knew something was awry when when flames didn’t come from where they usually do. “The head started going on fire instead of the fire projecting out,” said Laux, who lives in Los Angeles and captured the blaze on video.The show was stopped almost immediately “and then right after that, the dragon started catching fire and the whole body was up in flames,” he told The Associated Press on Sunday. The show takes place twice nightly near the park’s famous Tom Sawyer Island. The climax features Mickey Mouse battling a giant dra...

Chicago police identify young boy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police have identified a young boy found in Austin.The boy, who is between 2 and 3 years old, was found in the 100 block of North Lotus Avenue, Chicago police said.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesAdditional information hasn't been released.

9 teenagers shot at after-prom party in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Authorities say nine people were found with gunshot wounds at an after-prom party near Jasper, Texas early Sunday morning. A second shooting that happened within the city the same night may also be connected, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after midnight, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance where shots had been fired north of Jasper, roughly 30 miles west of the Texas-Louisiana border. According to authorities, the nine victims' gunshot wounds were not life threatening. The shooting broke out at an "after-prom party" being held at a home. Speaking to local media Sunday afternoon, Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said the victims range in age from 15 to 19 years old. Officials said most of the victims were transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital but at least one had to be taken to Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont for further treatment. At least one victim was undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the arm on...

Missed chances cost Austin FC in 2-0 road loss to LA Galaxy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:49:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KXAN) — The early season blues continued for Austin FC on Saturday, falling to the previously winless LA Galaxy 2-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.As one of the best goal-scoring teams in Major League Soccer last season, it hasn't carried over to this season. Austin FC has come up empty on the scoresheet for the third consecutive match. Verde and Black haven't scored since Jon Gallagher's goal in the fifth minute against the Colorado Rapids on March 25.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersAustin FC head coach Josh Wolff said the club isn't taking the opportunities they get to score. "You have to be resourceful when the opportunities come. You truly do," Wolff said. "It doesn't matter if it's LA Galaxy, or if it's in Salt Lake or anywhere else on the road. You got to take those opportunities and we need to create more chances."Not having midfielder Diego Fagundez...