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Amber Heard shares rare glimpse into post-Hollywood life nearly 2 years after defamation trial

By JAMI GANZ | jganz@nydailynews.com | New York Daily News Amber Heard offered a rare glimpse into her post-Hollywood life this week, nearly two years after she and ex-husband Johnny Depp finished a weeks-long defamation trial. The “Aquaman” star, who celebrated her 38th birthday on Monday, shared a snap of herself grinning and ringing in the occasion with a glass of Champagne, captioned, “Champagne kind of birthday.” Heard has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the spring 2022 trial. The Virginia trial centered on a 2018 op-ed Heard had penned for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Though he was not identified by name in the piece, Depp sued her for $50 million for defamation. Heard, who had previously accused Depp of domestic abuse, countersued for $100 million. She attributed the countersuit to Depp’s former lawyer having discounted her allegations as a hoax. In the end, the judge awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which were ultimately capped by the state of Virginia; the judge also awarded $2 million to Heard’s counterclaim. The former couple

As unofficial start of summer creeps closer, Bay Area weather is strictly chill

As the calendar inches closer and closer to May and the light of Memorial Day — the unofficial start of summer — begins to creep in at the end of the tunnel, the weather seems determined not to cooperate in the least. And while the cold, windy and drab conditions are, as National Weather Service meteorologist Nicole Sarment put it, “not quite winter weather,” they aren’t inspiring visions of bathing suits and suntan lotion, either. “It looks like we’re going to continue on with this spring roller coaster,” Sarment said. “One day, it may appear the weather may seem settled. The next day, it may seem very unsettled.” The latest dip in the roller coaster brought a second straight day of cold spring temperatures throughout the region. Highs on Wednesday and Thursdsay were expected to peak in the mid-to-high 60s, and the lows overnight are likely to touch the 40s or low 50s at least through the weekend. Temperatures by Sunday may reach the low 70s in some areas. But as the weekend approaches, those temperatures likely will be tinged with the sharp chill brought

East Bay city approves social media policy for council members

OAKLEY — A policy to guide council members in their personal social media postings passed its first hurdle Tuesday. Though Oakley City Attorney Derek Cole cautioned the city cannot control a councilmembers’ speech on personal social media and has “limited ability” to enforce such a policy, council members still wanted to have a policy in place to give to new members at the start of their terms. Cole explained that private social media accounts belong to the council members and are protected by the First Amendment. As such, the city cannot impose rules that forbid council members from engaging in any type of speech — even if that speech may be perceived as improper. Most cities have social media policies for official staff communications and city accounts, but fewer try to regulate personal accounts. In May of 2021 Antioch City Council members concluded they didn’t need a formal policy to regulate their social media posts. Councilwoman Lori Ogorchock had raised the idea, noting the California League of Cities has suggested municipalities consider such a policy as more elected officials and committee members find themselves embroiled

Yes, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell teased ‘affair’ to promote movie

“Anyone But You” star Glen Powell is finally coming clean about what fans of his hit rom-com with Sydney Sweeney kinda-sorta suspected. It is that he and Sweeney staged flirtatious off-screen moments in order to generate buzz about “Anyone But You,” fueling speculation that their on-screen chemistry wasn’t just acting. The speculation reached a fever pitch last year after Powell and his long-time girlfriend broke up, giving rise to rumors that he and Sweeney had really fallen for each other during production in Australia and started an affair. But Powell admitted in an interview with the New York Times, as “Anyone But You” began streaming on Netflix this week, that the speculation played out just as he and Sweeney intended. “The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry. Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry,” Powell told the Times. “That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit — and it worked wonderfully.” Powell also said that

IPAs, hazy, kolsch and stouts — which beer goes best with spicy foods?

Confession: I grew up eating bland foods and never developed a taste for spiciness. My wife, children and friends, who all love spice in its myriad forms, enjoy taunting me to try different foods, usually by claiming something like, “It’s not too spicy! You’ll be fine.” I never am. Whenever I ate spicy foods as a kid, my mother would give me a glass of milk to help ease the burning. I never knew why, but it seemed to work. The good news is that the right beer works too, helping me not only tolerate spicy food but almost enjoy the experience. And for people who already love that chili pepper heat, the combination becomes sublime. So whether you’re a seasoned spicehound or a nervous novice, here’s some advice for pairing beer with spicy foods and how to do so with your eyes wide open (and hopefully not tearing up). Here’s a hot take: I don’t think IPAs work well with spicy foods. While many beer lovers claim that IPAs match well with spicy foods, these drinks really only increase the perception of spiciness. The

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned. It comes from Idaho, which is among 14 states that now ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions. Justices on the high court’s liberal minority raised sharp questions about whether Idaho’s law is putting women’s health at risk. “Within these rare cases, there’s a significant number where the woman’s life is not in peril, but she’s going to lose her reproductive organs. She’s going to lose the ability to have children in the future unless an abortion takes place,” said Justice Elena Kagan. RELATED: Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone With liberal justices in the minority, though, two conservative justices would also have to join them, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether any members of the majority were swayed. The Biden administration argues that even in

New minor in Water Education at Fresno State

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:05PM Fresno State is making waves in water education. The university announced on Tuesday that it’s offering a new minor. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State is making waves in water education. The university announced on Tuesday that it’s offering a new minor. The course is part of a collaboration with the California Water Institute. It will focus on water from an agricultural point of view, as well as impacts on the environment and the effects on people and society throughout the Central Valley, the state, and the American West. This minor is unique because it requires students to take classes in several different departments and even other colleges at the university. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Fresno County educators hold event to focus on student safety

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:59PM Fresno County educators are looking for new ways to keep students safe in the classroom. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County educators are looking for new ways to keep students safe in the classroom. Teachers, school administrators and board members held a safety symposium on Tuesday at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The event is aimed at establishing a strong connection with local law enforcement agencies, school-based mental health resources and threat assessment providers. The discussions focused on protocols to handle threats at school. “We’re not experts, educators are not experts in all of the elements of threat to our students,” says Dr. Michele Copher. “When we partner with our law enforcement partners, they give us a piece of the puzzle, we give them a piece of the puzzle, and together, we’re able to look at more comprehensive ways of holding our children to safety.” The safety symposiums are held twice a year. The second session focuses on behavioral health threats. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Southern California communities observing Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Wednesday marks Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, with rallies and events being held across the L.A. area to observe the day of remembrance. Southern California is home to the greatest number of Armenians outside of Armenia itself, with Glendale in particular hosting a “high concentration of Armenians,” according to the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles. Person killed when fleeing driver crashes in Los Angeles neighborhood Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law in 2022 declaring April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, making it a state holiday in which schools and community colleges could close. April 24, 1915, is considered to be the start of the mass deportation and execution of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire. In a statement, the governor said that the genocide commemoration is “more than a history lesson.” “Genocide commemoration is a powerful tool to engage people across generations in the sanctity of human rights, the enormity of crimes and how to prevent future atrocities,” Gov. Newsom said. Armenian Americans and supporters gather for a march to commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Hollywood on April 24

Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University averted another confrontation between students and police early Wednesday, but the situation remained tense with campus officials saying it would continue talks with pro-Palestinian protesters for another 48 hours. University President Minouche Shafik had set a midnight deadline to reach an agreement on clearing an encampment of protesters on campus but the school extended negotiations, saying it was making “important progress.” Student protesters had committed to dismantling and removing a significant number of tents, the New York Ivy League university said in a statement. On Wednesday morning, the encampment appeared calm and a little smaller than the previous day. Standoffs also persisted at other universities across the country, including California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, where protesters this week used furniture, tents, chains and zip ties to block a building’s entrance and barricade themselves inside. And new student encampments continued to pop up, including at Brown University in Rhode Island. Police first tried to clear the encampment at Columbia last week, when they arrested more than 100 protesters. But the move backfired, acting as an inspiration for other students across

Bicyclist killed when fleeing driver crashes in Los Angeles neighborhood

An innocent person riding a bicycle was killed when a burglary suspect fleeing from police crashed in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles Wednesday morning. The brief pursuit began around 6:10 a.m. and ended minutes later when the vehicle crashed on Hooper Avenue between 46th Street and Vernon Avenue. Sky5 was over the scene at 6:30 a.m. where the SUV came to a rest on its roof after crashing into several other vehicles and a bicyclist. A vehicle overturned following a pursuit in Los Angeles on April 24, 2024. (KTLA) Responders could be seen setting up a white canopy over a body under a white sheet near 46th Street. A badly damaged bicycle could also be seen where the unidentified person was pronounced dead. A white canopy is set up over what appears to be a victim of a pursuit crash in Los Angeles on April 24, 2024. (KTLA) A resident told KTLA they saw someone jump out of the SUV following the crash. Police later confirmed that at least one suspect was in custody. Security guard stabbed multiple times in Los Angeles attack A

Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant

By Sara Moniuszko, Angelica Fusco Edited By Paula Cohen April 24, 2024 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS News Pig transplants give second chance at life Pig kidney transplant gives woman a second chance at life 03:08 For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant, helping a 54-year-old woman with heart and kidney failure. Before the two procedures, which took place earlier this month, New Jersey native Lisa Pisano faced heart failure and end-stage kidney disease that required routine dialysis, and she was not a candidate for a human transplant. “I was pretty much done,” Pisano told CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who is also a professor at NYU Langone. “I couldn’t go up the stairs. I couldn’t drive. I couldn’t play with my grandkids. So when this opportunity came to me I was taking it.” Now, she says, she’s feeling “great today compared to other days.” Dr. Robert Montgomery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute director, said she is currently “doing very well” in recovery. Pisano received only the second known

Best luggage for families in 2024

By Leah Groth, Kaylyn McKenna Updated on: April 24, 2024 / 12:09 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Amazon Packing a suitcase for a family trip requires plenty of planning — and enough space to hold all your travel essentials. These top-rated family luggage options will simplify your vacation prep and make traveling a little more family-friendly. A family of three or four might be able to get away with a single, large check-in suitcase on a plane trip, depending on the length of the journey. Some families may prefer that everyone brings a carry-on (especially on flights that allow one free carry-on bag per person), or a combination of check-in suitcases and carry-ons. Of course, your new luggage must be able to hold all your clothes, toiletries and cargo. The best way to gauge how much a large suitcase holds? In addition to length-width-height measurements, most brands offer capacity limits in terms of liters. The

Columbia University extends deadline to clear protest encampment

Columbia University extends deadline to clear protest encampment – CBS News Watch CBS News The deadline for Columbia University students to clear a protest encampment has been extended for 48 hours. The university said it’s making “important progress” in talks with the pro-Palestinian protesters. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook is following the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Why you should apply for long-term care insurance before your 80s

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Joshua Rodriguez Edited By Matt Richardson April 24, 2024 / 11:44 AM EDT / CBS News Waiting too long to apply for long-term care insurance can be a mistake. Getty Images Have you considered purchasing long-term care insurance ? This type of insurance can help pay for the added cost of long-term care that most older Americans will face at some point . Long-term care insurance is commonly thought of as a way to cover the cost of nursing homes and assisted living communities , but the right policy can help you age at home , too with coverage for in-home health aides. It may even help you pay informal caregivers like your family members or cover the cost of accessibility-related home renovations . But, if you’ve thought about applying for coverage, and decided to wait, you may be making a mistake. That’s especially true if you wait too long. In fact, waiting to apply for long-term care insurance until your 80s can come

Person Struck by Vehicle and Killed During Police Chase in South LA Area

A vehicle being chased by police Wednesday in the South Los Angeles area struck and killed a person, and the motorist was taken into custody, according to authorities and reports from the scene. The crash occurred about 6:10 a.m. following a brief pursuit that led to Hooper Avenue and 46th Street, where the vehicle crashed and overturned, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, paramedics were sent to Hooper Avenue and 45th street around that time, and a person died at that location. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the person who died. Fox 11 reported that the motorist was taken into custody. It was unclear why police were chasing the vehicle.

Reggie Bush to Receive Forfeited Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Trust announced Wednesday it is returning the Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush, who played football for USC and won the award in 2005. The Heisman Trust is making a formal “reinstatement” of the trophy to Bush in response to what it calls “enormous changes in the college football landscape.” Bush forfeited the Heisman Trophy in 2010 after USC was issued sanctions by the NCAA, which determined Bush received improper benefits from USC during his college career from 2003 to 2005. The Heisman Trust is returning the trophy to Bush and a replica to USC, and Bush will be allowed to participate in all future Heisman Trophy ceremonies beginning in 2024. “Personally, I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy, and I’m honored to return to the Heisman family,” Bush said in a statement to ESPN. “I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization.” Bush was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023. He gained more

Will orange-cream combo challenge pumpkin spice for seasonal flavor champ?

Good Humor ice cream’s ad notes its Creamsicles are only a 100-calorie treat. (Courtesy: Unilever) I have to admit to a certain weakness for creamsicles. The curious mixing of orange and vanilla into an ice cream treat had long been a personal favorite, and it seems that a flock of product managers for noteworthy food brands have similar feelings. Various spins on orange and cream have made this classic combo a hot item again in 2022 on menu boards and grocery shelves. Now, it’s a good bet this springtime splurge is simply a timely marketing play pushing a popular flavor. Food trend watchers at Innova found that 44% of consumers say what they eat is most influenced by traditional or nostalgic flavors. I’ve long wondered what might compete with pumpkin spice as the king of seasonal flavors. So, let’s consider who’s going with orange cream – some big names. Start with the Wendy’s burger chain. The early 2024 twist on its signature Frosty sweet treat is its Orange Dreamsicle. “Travel back in time with sweet, nostalgic flavors,” the announcement states. The April special at the

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

President Joe Biden signed into law on Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the U.S. The announcement marks an end to a long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine. “We rose to the moment. we came together. and we got it done,” Biden said at a White House event to announce the signing. “Now we need to move fast, and we are.” But significant damage has been done to the Biden administration’s effort to help Ukraine repel Russia’s brutal invasion during the funding impasse that dates back to August when the Democratic president made his first emergency spending request for Ukraine aid. Even with a burst of new weapons and ammunition, it is unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. President Joe Biden said legislation on border security should have been included in the $95 billion foreign aid package signed into law on Wednesday. Biden also signed an

Teen boy chased and stabbed in Bay Terraces

The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Alta View Drive and Woodman Street, San Diego police said

U.K. passes law to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The British Parliament passed a law that allows authorities to put any asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. without prior permission on a plane and send them to Rwanda. The law is intended to act as a deterrent to anyone trying to enter the U.K. illegally. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio breaks down what you need to know about the controversial program.