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Airbnb using AI to crack down on NYE parties in SF

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Airbnb will be utilizing artificial intelligence in its efforts to clampdown on people holding disruptive New Year's Eve parties in rental properties, the company announced Monday. Airbnb incorporated anti-party measures last year that resulted in thousands of people globally being blocked from booking an entire home listing on the platform, including 450 guests in San Francisco.The company said that since first implementing party prevention measures for New Year's Eve in 2020, Airbnb has seen a "meaningful decrease in the rate of party reports" over the holiday in the US. Beloved Fremont restaurant closing after 46 years This year, Airbnb says it will be deploying proprietary and machine learning technology across several countries and regions globally to prevent parties."The aim of this system is to try to identify one, two and three night booking attempts for entire home listings over the holiday weekend that could be potentially higher-risk for a disru...

Surfer in distress at Sutro Baths rescued by SFFD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A surfer in distress at Sutro Baths was rescued on Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said. The department received a call from a witness around 12:10 p.m. Surf rescue crews then sent four swimmers to retrieve the individual. They were able to get the surfer back on shore. SFFD added the rescue swimmers got some cuts from the rocks. Photos taken by SFFD from the scene can be viewed below. SFFD crews respond to grass fire at Baker Beach The surfer was evaluated and released. SFFD said the only complaint the surfer had was he was cold. Video from the Citizen App of the scene can be viewed in the media player above. Sutro Baths is located on the northwest corner of San Francisco, just north of Ocean Beach.

Secret Pakistan Document Undermines Espionage Case Against Imran Khan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

A crucial document from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency, or ISI, undermines a major plank in the high-profile prosecution of the country’s former prime minister, Imran Khan.Khan remains behind bars while he faces trial for allegedly mishandling a secret document, known as a cypher, which the prosecution claims compromised the integrity of the encrypted communication system used by the state’s security apparatus. But according to an ISI analysis leaked to The Intercept, that claim is entirely false. Internally, the agency concluded that the leak of the text of a cypher could in no way compromise the integrity of the system, an assessment contrary to public claims made repeatedly by prosecutors.The main charge against Khan relates to his handling of a diplomatic cable describing a key meeting in March 2022 between U.S. and Pakistani officials in Washington. Khan, while prime minister, had repeatedly alluded to the existence of a cypher that outlined U.S. pressure on Paki...

US envoys work for new hostage release deal, scale-down of Israel-Hamas war but say no timetable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials Monday, sounding out the potential for a deal on a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, as the U.S. defense secretary spoke to Israeli military leaders about scaling back major combat operations against Hamas.Still, there was no sign that a shift in the war was imminent after more than two months of devastating bombardment and fighting. Fierce battles raged in northern Gaza, where residents said rescue workers were searching for the dead and the living under buildings flattened by Israeli strikes.Pressure is growing, as France, the U.K. and Germany — some of Israel’s closest allies — joined global calls for a cease-fire over the weekend. Israeli protesters have demanded the government relaunch talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops while waving a white flag.U.S. officials have repeatedly expressed concern ab...

WNBA to take its usual month-long break for the Olympics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA released its schedule on Monday with its usual month-long break for the Olympics.There will be no regular season contests from July 18-Aug. 14 because of the Paris Games.The league’s 28th season will begin on May 14 with eight teams in action, including two-time defending champion Las Vegas, which opens against Phoenix. The Aces and New York Liberty, who met in the WNBA Finals last season, will play three times, with the first meeting on June 15.Teams will once again play 40 games with the regular season ending on Sept. 19. All 12 teams play that day.“We eagerly anticipate tipping off the 2024 season and building on the success of last season, our most-watched in 21 years and a record-setter for social media engagement, digital consumption, All-Star merchandise sales and sports betting,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.“Free agency and the 2024 WNBA Draft are sure to create excitement, and the new format to the Commissioner’s Cup will provide fa...

Serbia’s opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday’s vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s weekend snap election was held in “unjust conditions,” with multiple reports of irregularities, international observers said on Monday, as opponents of populist President Aleksandar Vucic took to the streets claiming the vote was rigged. Political tensions spiked in the Balkan country over the parliamentary and local elections on Sunday. In Belgrade, several thousand people gathered in front of the state election commission headquarters, chanting “thieves,” as opposition leaders moved to lodge formal complaints claiming fraud in the city election. “We have hundreds and hundreds of complaints, said opposition politician Marinika Tepic. She and several other opposition politicians will camp inside the building that’s the seat of the state election commission. “We will stay here for a while.”At one point, protesters broke through a fence surrounding the building and one young woman tried to storm the entrance. Protesters threw eggs, to...

Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

The Ottawa Senators fired coach D.J. Smith on Monday, replacing him on an interim basis with Jacques Martin and adding Hall of Famer and former captain Daniel Alfredsson to the staff as an assistant.It’s the latest shakeup for the NHL team in Canada’s capital city in three months since owner Michael Andlauer took over. Andlauer quickly hired Steve Staios as president of hockey operations and on Nov. 1 fired longtime general manager Pierre Dorion following a league investigation that caused the Senators to forfeit a first-round draft pick.Staios, now also interim GM, fired Smith 12 days after hiring Martin as senior adviser, which put the 71-year-old coaching veteran as an eye in the sky. Staios said at the time he consulted with Smith on the decision.The Senators have since lost five of six games to fall into last place in the Eastern Conference. Only the Chicago Blackhawks have fewer points than Ottawa’s 22.Martin will be back behind the bench after coaching the S...

Veterans Marcelo and Felipe Melo key to Fluminense beating Al Ahly in Club World Cup semifinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The wily guile of defender Marcelo won the penalty that helped send Fluminense’s veteran team to the Club World Cup final after beating Al Ahly 2-0 on Monday.Marcelo’s fine footwork at the edge of the Al Ahly penalty area teased forward Percy Tau into the tackle that sent Jhon Arias to the spot to convert a 71st-minute penalty.Fluminense sealed victory in the 90th, when substitute John Kennedy scored with a curling left-foot shot.Fluminense will play Manchester City or Urawa Red Diamonds for the title on Friday.While Marcelo helped create for the champion of South America at one end, the 40-year-old defender Felipe Melo and 43-year-old goalkeeper Fábio protected at the other.Felipe Melo produced a standout moment of the first half, racing back toward goal to tackle Tau, who was poised to shoot. Felipe Melo rose to his feet and shouted in satisfaction.Fábio’s calm and precise positional sense let him save repeatedly from Al Ahly’s 18 goal attempts.Fluminen...

Colfax Avenue near large Aurora fire will stay closed indefinitely

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street in Aurora will stay closed for the foreseeable future as crews continue to fight hotspots from Saturday's five-alarm fire.The intersection was first closed by the Aurora Police Department to assist Aurora Fire Rescue with the fire, which broke out around 12:48 p.m. Saturday.AFR said that the bare wood in the under-construction apartment building is what continues to catch fire and create new hotspots for crews to put out.AFR said there was no timeline on when the intersection may reopen or when the investigation will be able to begin. Local family warns others after dog was dragged off porch by pack of coyotes However, AFR anticipated that crews would have to fight the emerging hotspots for at least another day or two after Monday.

Boulder police shoot, kill woman carrying replica gun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:38:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Boulder Police Department held a press conference Monday to address an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, Dec. 17.The shooting took place near the North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway St.Boulder Police Department Deputy Chief Ron Gosage and 20th Judicial District Attorney Michael Dougherty spoke about the shooting and the events leading up to it.According to police, two officers fired at a woman who had been trespassed from the recreation center about an hour before the encounter with police. She was carrying a replica Beretta pistol, and police shared that she had barricaded herself in the recreation center bathroom at 3:13 p.m. 1 arrested in connection to Broomfield homicide investigation The woman died on scene and her identity and cause of death will be shared by the Boulder County Coroner's Office.Police provide timeline of shootingAccording to Gosage, the initial 911 call came from a man who was approached by a woman with a gun as ...