Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were separately arrested Thursday morning in connection with federal investigations into gambling, a law enforcement official told CNBC. read more
Rocker Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS who went on to have a successful solo career of his own with hits like "New York Groove," has died. He was 74. read more
The U.S. military conducted an airstrike Thursday targeting an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, according to a U.S. official. read more
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, a quirky sense of fashion, and a penchant for drinking red wine with ice cubes, has died at the age of 79. A family spokesperson confirmed the actress' death in California to People; no other details were provided, and the family has asked for privacy at this time. read more
A county health officer in California issued an order requiring masking in acute care facilities starting on Nov. 1, an order authorities attribute to rising seasonal respiratory illnesses. The mandate, which lasts until March 31 of next year, requires the use of face masks by people in acute care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, surgical and maternity centers, and infusion centers such as dialysis and chemotherapy centers, during respiratory virus season, not including patients. "These respiratory viruses can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable groups such as infants, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems," Lisa Hernandez, the Santa Cruz County public health officer, said in a statement. "This order aims to reduce the spread of these viruses and protect those most at risk from severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death."
27 replies on Bluesky to that opinion piece that took three people to write. I read them first followed by the DR comments. Keep on keeping on, it's amusing.