At the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, trauma nurse Elidalis Burgos is sitting with the lifeless body of one-year-old Khaled. As medics around her rush to treat their next victim, she asks who will take the baby boy to the morgue. “No one,” she is told. Doctors have named him Khaled as he has no…
New posting Silicon Valley attorney Erin McDermit was recently appointed chief people officer and chief legal officer for Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). In this dual role, McDermit will oversee POST’s human resources and legal functions. Raised in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, McDermit has held leadership roles at law firms including M&H LLP and Shuman Snyder LLP. She…
Twenty-six officers have been injured while policing a protest organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, which saw up to 150,000 people march through central London. Tensions flared at the Unite the Kingdom rally, with some protesters throwing bottles and other projectiles at police, the Metropolitan Police said – leaving four seriously hurt. Tech billionaire Elon…
Breaking Down the Walls Westmont High School student Kaylee Garcia was among 25 student leaders who helped their peers from Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center in the Breaking Down the Walls (BDTW) on Aug. 29. Garcia and the other student leaders completed a three-hour training to prepare them to guide their peers through a full day of activities…
For low-level and even mid-tier gamblers, a visit to the Las Vegas Strip used to mean a comped meal at a buffet. And while the quality ranged from low-end to world-class, buffets were a deeply ingrained Las Vegas tradition. That tradition was fading before the Covid pandemic, but social distancing and fear of germs certainly…
Mike Sorrentino, who most know as “The Situation” from MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” has been thriving lately. In new Instagram photos, the veteran reality star is seen smiling from ear to ear while showing off his bulging biceps. And over on TikTok, the 43-year-old is posting about his day-to-day while sharing exciting updates for his fans….
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk‘s transgender daughter, made her New York Fashion Week debut for Alexis Bittar in a symbolic red gown highlighting trans rights. Already active on stage through drag shows and campaigns with queer-owned brands, the 21-year-old has also spoken openly about coming out in 2020. Despite her father’s $415 billion fortune, Vivian Jenna Wilson…
Experts recommend that travelers book flights within two to three months of departure for domestic trips. For international trips, the recommendation is to book more than 90 days out. This helps passengers get the best prices while ensuring they have a flight to their chosen destination. For travelers booking their flights well in advance, it…
Midpen grants Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is has $300,000 in funding available through its 2025 Grantmaking Program. Public agencies, nonprofits and educational institutions are invited to submit pre-proposals for projects that further scientific understanding of the natural world, build capacity in the conservation field or support nature-focused access, interpretation and/or education for the public….
While the word “tropical” may bring about initial positive feelings, tropicalization is not nearly as enticing. The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing a rapid increase in temperature, which has led to a significant shift in the surrounding ecosystem, scientists have observed. What’s happening? According to France24, this tropicalization is an active threat to the biodiversity of…
