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Jack Smith got search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

By Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz | CNNThe special counsel investigation into Donald Trump secured a search warrant of the former president’s Twitter account, @realDonaldTrump, according to a newly unsealed court filing.The search was so secret that Twitter was barred from telling Trump the search warrant had been obtained for his account, and the company, now known as “X,” was fined $350,000 because it delayed producing the records sought under the search warrant.The search warrant special counsel Jack Smith obtained sought “data and records related” to Trump’s account.The special counsel’s office, which is now working on the criminal case against Trump in DC District Court related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, sought the warrant in January 2023.Twitter ultimately produced the records, according to the filing, now public in the US Circuit Court of Appeals.Court was worried Trump would ‘flee from prosecution’Twitter and special counsel Jack Smith’s of...

Review: Two legendary classic rock acts delight fans in decidedly different ways

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

The two acts hail from different sides of the classic rock spectrum, with one specializing in polished top 40 material and the other pumping out scrappy guitar-driven numbers.Yet, they both definitely share one thing in common:The ability to put broad smiles on thousands of faces.Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick underscored that mutual selling point on Tuesday (Aug. 8) during their fun combo concert that drew some 10,000 fans to Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View.Cheap Trick was the first to take the stage, delighting the audience with a 13-song set of satisfyingly rough-around-the-edges power pop and classic rock.Cheap Trick, including Robin Zander, center, and Tom Petersson perform at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) The band was in tip-top form, powered by founding members Rick Nielsen on guitar and Tom Petersson on bass as well as longtime vocalist Robin Zander. Daxx N...

Drake brings It’s All a Blur Tour with 21 Savage to San Francisco

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

Drake is back.The four-time-Grammy winner — who has a dozen or so chart-topping albums/compilations/mixtapes to his credit — performs two big shows, Aug. 18-19, at Chase Center in San Francisco.He’s out on the road with 21 Savage on the It’s All a Blur Tour. The trek supports the two hip-hop stars’ collaborative studio effort, “Her Loss,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts in late 2022.“It’s All a Blur” is Drake’s first tour since he headlined the Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour — with hip-hop trio Migos — in 2018.The current trek kicked off with two shows at the United Center in Chicago in July. A set list from that first night, listed on the tour’s Wikipedia page, shows that Drake played a lengthy 36-song solo set while 21 Savage performed a dozen songs on his own. The two rappers also played at least five songs together during that tour opener.Related ArticlesMusic | Taylor Swift, B...

Cannabis company buying Redhook, HiBall Energy and 6 other brands from Anheuser Busch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

By Tiney Ricciardi | The Denver PostTilray Brands, a major player in the global cannabis sector, is increasing its foothold in the craft beer space with the purchase of eight brands from Anheuser Busch In Bev, including Colorado-based Breckenridge Brewery.The deal, announced Monday, is poised to make Tilray among the largest craft brewers in the United States and position the company to become a leader in the cannabis beverage space.In addition to Breckenridge Brewery, Tilray has agreed to acquire Shock Top, Blue Point Brewing Co., 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Redhook Brewery, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Square Mile Cider Company, and HiBall Energy. Those will bolster its already robust portfolio that includes SweetWater Brewing Co., Montauk Brewing Co., Alpine Beer Co. and Green Flash Brewing Co.According to the Brewers Association’s most recent figures, Tilray was the 9th largest craft brewer in the country. The company expects it will crack the top five once this deal goes through, someth...

'End Call' button will be moved in latest iPhone software update

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One of the changes coming as part of Apple's upcoming iPhone software update may require you to retrain your thumbs. Among the changes and new features being rolled out as part of the iOS 17 update will be the relocation of the "End Call" button from the center of the call screen to the bottom right, according to a CNBC report.Replacing the "End Call" button in the center of the call screen will be the button that brings up the Keypad, according to a screenshot displayed by CNBC. For long-term iPhone users, accustomed to hanging up calls by pressing the center button, there could be a period of readjustment. Some social media users are already complaining about it. Skimming devices found in Petaluma iOS 17 will be one of the biggest revamps of the iPhone phone apps in years, according to CNBC. Other new features being rolled out include increased personalization for calls, live voicemail, FaceTime messaging, and the ability to turn your photos into stickers...

Two Santa Rosa residents arrested for identity theft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested Tuesday for identity and mail theft, according to police. Santa Rosa police made contact with Adam Richardson, 37, while he was parked in the 9000 block of Adele Drive in Windsor. He had numerous pending charges and was therefore subject to a warrantless search and seizure of himself, his car and his residence, police said. Officers found evidence of mail and identity theft in Richardson's car. Detectives searched his residence, located in the 6000 block of Montecito Boulevard in Santa Rosa, and made contact with Zachary Roe, police said. The 40-year-old was also on probation and subject to search and seizure. ‘I want a ride’: Investigation on San Jose Pink Poodle strip club scandal released He was found to be in possession of suspected cocaine, a concealed collapsible baton, concealed sap weapon and evidence of identity theft, SRPD said.The evidence found by police is currently being examined. The Santa Rosa Police Department is actively working to c...

Republic FC makes history by signing 13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

SACRAMENTO (FOX40.COM) -- Republic FC has made history by signing Da'vian Kimbrough from its academy program, making him the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history, according to the club.Kimbrough was born on Feb. 18, 2010, making him just 13 years, five months and 13 days old. Stockton Ports prepared for home stretch “Da’vian’s journey with Republic FC is just beginning," General Manager Todd Dunivant said. "He is a remarkable talent who has committed to his dream of becoming an elite player, from competing with players in older age groups, thriving at top competitions, to stepping onto the first team training grounds.""We are honored that the Kimbrough family and Da’vian have chosen Republic FC to support his professional pathway, and we look forward to taking the next steps together.” Kimbrough's signing makes him eligible to play for Sacramento's first team in the USL Championship, but there's no guarantee that he will make his first team deb...

Oakland woman located after going missing Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

(KRON) -- An Oakland woman has been located after she went missing from Fremont on Sunday, the Oakland Police Department said Wednesday.Clara Sevilla Erazo, 28, has been missing since Sunday morning. She was last seen on the 45000 block of Fremont Boulevard at about 8 a.m. At that time, she was wearing a black Tesla polo shirt, black pants and black shoes. She is 5'7" and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Erazo's family says she is in good mental and physical condition. Anyone who knows where she might be is asked to call OPD's missing persons unit at (510) 238-3641. Bay City News contributed to this report.

Missing Fremont woman located

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman has been located after she went missing from Fremont Tuesday morning, according to police. Shazia Pachakhail was last seen at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in Fremont's Cabrillo neighborhood. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos Pachakhail is described as South Asian, 5 feet, 5 inches in height, and weighing 165 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black dress and either a purple or black scarf.Anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Fremont PD.Bay City News contributed to this report.

Targeting Trans Kids, Florida School Board Requires Parental Approval for Nicknames

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:57:55 GMT

Students and others attend a “walkout to learn” rally to protest Florida education policies outside Orlando City Hall on April 21, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.Photo: Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesIn their latest absurd and overreaching attempt to stomp out gender nonconformity, Florida Republicans have found a new tactic: nicknames. If a child in Florida’s Orange County Public Schools system wants to use a name that deviates in any way from their legal name, they must now submit a signed parental permission form.According to a memo released Monday, the new rule, while transparently targeted at trans kids, applies to all students, including cis students using common nicknames.“As an example, if the student is named Robert, but likes to be called the nickname Rob, the form must be filled out authorizing teachers and other personnel to call Robert the nickname Rob,” the new guidelines state.Such are the extremities to which far-right school boards are willing to go to oppress...