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Gaston Glock dies at 94; Austrian engineer developed the Glock handgun

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

Associated PressBERLIN — Gaston Glock, the Austrian developer of the handgun that bears his name, died on Wednesday. He was 94.The Glock company announced his death, the Austria Press Agency reported.Austrian engineer Gaston Glock, seen here in 2003, died Dec. 27, 2023 at the age of 94. (Gert Eggenberger/APA/AFP via Getty Images Archives)Glock, a reclusive engineer, founded the company in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, near Vienna. It has since expanded around the world, including a U.S. subsidiary founded in 1985.Glock handguns are used by police and some countries’ military forces, as well as private customers. The weapon was significantly lighter, cheaper and more reliable than the models available when it was created.Glock said on its website that its founder “not only revolutionized the world of small arms in the 1980s, but also succeeded in establishing the Glock brand as the global leader in the handgun industry.”Related ArticlesObituaries | Jacques Delors dies...

Oakland Mayor Thao rejects list of police chief candidates

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The search for Oakland's police chief is slated to go on further as the city's mayor, Sheng Thao, rejected a list of candidates presented to her by the Oakland Police Commission. Thao's office confirmed the news to KRON4 on Wednesday, saying she has requested a new list from the commission. "Mayor Thao has requested a new list of candidates from the Oakland Police Commission. The Oakland Police Chief leads a critical component of the Mayor’s comprehensive community safety strategy. Mayor Thao thanks the Oakland Police Commission for their continued service and looks forward to working with the commissioners to select the best possible candidate for Oakland," the mayor's office said in a statement. 2 San Ramon PD officers sent to hospital after fentanyl exposure: police Oakland has been without a police chief since February, when LeRonne Armstrong was fired from the position by Thao. In October, the commission submitted a list of seven candidates to Thao. Armstrong was a...

SFFD crews work to rescue 2 people from car that fell 100 feet

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two people are being rescued from a car that fell 100 feet down a slope in the area of Glen Canyon Park on Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said on X. Fire crews responded to the scene at O'Shaughnessy Boulevard & Del Vale Avenue before 3:30 p.m. 2 San Ramon PD officers sent to hospital after fentanyl exposure: police The public is advised to avoid the area. According to a video posted by SFFD (above), it appears a blue sedan was the vehicle that fell.The conditions of the two people are unknown at this time.KRON4 is heading to the scene. We will provide more information as it becomes available.This story will be updated.

6-year-old boy shot on Christmas in Mountain View

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A six-year-old boy was hospitalized with a gunshot wound he suffered on Christmas, the Mountain View Police Department said. The gunshot wound was to the boy's lower body, and police believe he will make a full recovery. MVPD responded to the 900 block of Clark Avenue at about 8:30 p.m. for the shooting. The child and a man were found with gunshot wounds. The adult victim also was shot in his lower body and is expected to survive. 12-year-old boy killed in Antioch hit-and-run collision identified An MVPD investigation revealed that shots were fired into the home before the suspect(s) ran away. As of Wednesday, there are no suspects identified. Detectives are working on the case, and a possible motive remains unclear. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected]. Spanish speakers can email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling (650) 903-6618.

A Trump no se le debe permitir utilizar la corte para sembrar desinformación, sostiene el fiscal especial

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

(CNN) — Los fiscales del Departamento de Justicia dicen que buscan evitar que el expresidente Donald Trump siembre desinformación y asegure que es una víctima de persecución política como parte de su defensa en el juicio federal que enfrenta por subversión electoral de 2020.En documentos nuevos presentados este miércoles, los fiscales detallaron algunos de los parámetros cruciales que buscan garantizar mientras continúan preparándose para enfrentar a un jurado en el juicio penal que se avecina contra Trump.“La corte no debe permitir que el acusado convierta la sala del tribunal en un foro en el que propague desinformación irrelevante, y debe rechazar su intento de inyectar política en este procedimiento”, escribieron los fiscales liderados por el fiscal especial Jack Smith.La Corte Suprema de Michigan rechaza el caso de la “prohibición por insurrección” y mantiene a Trump en la papeleta de las primarias de 2024En el documento los fiscales señalan que el...

Rookie QB Will Levis itching to play, help Titans finish season with wins

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel knows rookie Will Levis will benefit from playing in the Titans’ final two games this season if the quarterback’s sprained left ankle allows.Watching one game after starting eight games was tough enough. Levis made clear Wednesday he’s anxious to play. “I just want to go out there and win games and leave the season with a good taste in my mouth, you know?” Levis said. “We’ve had some tough losses and looking to just get the little things corrected, especially playing in a team this week who we just played two weeks ago.”The Titans (5-10) visit the Houston Texans (8-7) on Sunday, the same team that sacked Levis seven times in a 19-16 overtime loss on Dec. 17. The last sack in overtime bent Levis’ left leg, aggravating the ankle injury the rookie has been playing through since mid-November.Levis missed two practices last week and was limited Friday with his left leg heavily taped. Veteran Ryan Tann...

Apple dice que los nuevos Apple Watch volverán a las tiendas de inmediato

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Apple volverá inmediatamente a vender los relojes Apple Watch de primera línea en sus tiendas minoristas, dijo la compañía el miércoles por la tarde, después de que una suspensión de emergencia de un tribunal federal de apelaciones bloqueara temporalmente una prohibición de importación que afectaba a algunos de los populares relojes inteligentes de Apple.Apple también volverá a poner a la venta los relojes afectados en su sitio web a partir del jueves al mediodía, hora del Pacífico, añadió la compañía.El anuncio significa que Apple venderá “la línea completa de Apple Watch a los clientes a tiempo para el nuevo año”, dijo la compañía en un comunicado.Apple dijo que los relojes estarán disponibles en puntos de venta selectos de Apple para comenzar, pero ampliarán la disponibilidad más ampliamente el sábado.“Los equipos de Apple han trabajado incansablemente durante muchos años para desarrollar tecnología que brinde a los usuarios característi...

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes a pitch for Kirk Cousins’ future in Minnesota

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the future of the Minnesota Vikings’ offense in an uncertain position because of quarterback Kirk Cousins’ injury and pending free agency, star receiver Justin Jefferson once again made his feelings about Cousins well known on Wednesday.Cousins, who sustained a season-ending Achilles tendon tear in Week 8 at Green Bay, is nearing the end of a one-year, $35 million contract with Minnesota. Without the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, the Vikings’ offense has lacked consistency, and three QBs have started in his absence.Jefferson, who will enter the fifth season of his rookie contract next season and is due an extension, has appreciated his time with Cousins and seemingly would like Minnesota to maintain the status quo.“I feel like I’m always voicing my opinion on Kirk,” Jefferson said. “As much as people downgrade him and not want to give him his credit, I’m always the person that always gives him his credit. I’m always blessed and just accepting of the person ...

Man City rallies for 3-1 win at Everton to get Premier League campaign back on track

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester City had to come from behind to beat Everton 3-1 on Wednesday and climb back into the Premier League’s top four. Just back from winning its first Club World Cup title in Saudi Arabia, City went behind to Jack Harrison’s first-half goal but recovered after the break thanks to a well-taken strike by Phil Foden and a penalty by Julian Alvarez.Bernardo Silva added the third when he pounced on a poor clearance by Jordan Pickford to curl home into an empty net in the 86th. It was only City’s second win in seven league matches but lifted the defending champions above Tottenham into fourth place, five points behind leader Liverpool with a game in hand. Second-place Arsenal can move six points clear of City by beating West Ham on Thursday. City was without Erling Haaland again because of a foot injury and Pep Guardiola’s side had a sluggish start as Everton took the lead in the 29th minute. City midfielder Rodri was pressured into an uncharacteristi...

Brentford concedes farcical goal in 4-1 defeat to Wolves. Hwang Hee-chan scores twice

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:54:53 GMT

BRENTFORD, England (AP) — South Korea forward Hwang Hee-chan scored twice as Wolverhampton took full advantage of Brentford’s defensive mistakes to secure a 4-1 win in the Premier League on Wednesday.Wolves followed up its win on Sunday over Chelsea by collecting another festive three points. It was a first victory in London in 15 attempts for Wolves, the last coming in a 2-0 win at Tottenham in February last year. But it was gifted to the visitors by a depleted Brentford side which could soon be looking nervously over its shoulder at the relegation battle after a fourth straight defeat and a sixth in seven matches.The first goal came in the 13th minute, when Pablo Sarabia’s cross was met by a header from the totally unmarked Mario Lemina to put Wolves ahead.What came next was farcical for the hosts as they played the ball back from their own kickoff toward goalkeeper Mark Flekken. Nathan Collins’ back pass to the Dutchman was under-hit and, barely 10 seconds after the r...