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Busy bees — jonesing for water, including from sweaty park visitors — have shut down parts of Joshua Tree National Park, park officials said. The Cottonwood visitor center, parking area, restrooms and campground were closed Tuesday, the park announced on Instagram, because of increased bee activity. The closures were still in effect Thursday afternoon. “In the summer, water becomes scarce and bees seek water sources just like our other park wildlife,” the post said. “However, this can include condensation from air conditioners, visitor sweat and bathrooms.” The closure will reduce the amount of water available in the area and give the bees an opportunity to leave, the National Park Service said. In a looped video from the Instagram post, a group of bees huddles around water dripping from a car’s undercarriage. Another video shows dozens of bees flying underneath a white truck. One Instagram commenter wrote that she’d never been stung by a bee until last week at Joshua Tree. She said she was attacked by a group of bees drinking her sweat: “I understand why you’d have to close entire areas. … Just relentless!”

August 22, 2024 / 9:05 PM EDT / CBS/AP 8/22: CBS Morning News 8/22: CBS Morning News 20:47 Tropical Storm Hone formed in the central Pacific Ocean on Thursday on a forecast path that may cross near Hawaii’s Big Island, while major Hurricane Gilma remained a Category 3 storm at sea. Hone had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was centered about 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, and 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday. It was moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Forecasters said the center of Hone could pass near or south of the Big Island this weekend. The projected path of Tropical Storm Hone. Aug. 22, 2024.  NOAA The storm was expected to strengthen over the next couple of days. It is forecast to bring up to 8 inches of rain to Hawaii’s Big Island between Saturday and Monday, according to the hurricane center, along with up to 4 inches of rain for the windward areas of the smaller islands. Swells generated by Hone were “likely to cause life-threatening

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Kamala Harris’ plan for the economy, fracking in Pennsylvania – CBS News Watch CBS News Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined CBS News to discuss Kamala Harris’ economic plan, fracking in Pennsylvania and the attacks he’s seen from Donald Trump. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to officially accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday and will frame the upcoming election as an opportunity for the nation to “chart a new way forward.” Harris will deliver remarks to close out the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, during which she’s expected to share her life story about being raised by a single mother in California and about what motivated her to become a prosecutor. “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past,” she’ll say, according to excerpts of her speech. “A chance to chart a new way forward, not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.” Harris’ acceptance speech caps not only the four-day convention, but a whirlwind first four weeks of her presidential campaign, which launched after President Biden announced he would be ending his bid for reelection. Harris quickly announced her own White House run and earned endorsements from Mr. Biden, the Obamas, the

Disc jockey, rapper, catchphrase purveyor and all-around Renaissance man DJ Khaled has dipped his toes into another new venture. Earlier this week, Nesquik announced it had partnered with the Grammy Award-winning musician for a new collaboration. Starting this month at stores across the country, sweet-toothed audiophiles can try Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-inspired flavored milk. DJ Khaled poses with a bottle of Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) DJ Khaled poses with a bottle of Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) “Featuring notes of sweet cinnamon and warm baked dough, each bottle has “major key” flavor and is made with 100% real milk and 14 grams of protein,” Nesquik said of the product. DJ Khaled made the announcement this week to his more-than 39 million followers on Instagram. The bottle features floating cinnamon buns and an animated Khaled in his characteristic fashion, giving extra focus to the well-known sneakerhead’s shoes. If that’s not enough for you, the Nesquik and DJ

Three juveniles accused of stealing items from Colorado’s locker room at the Rose Bowl during a football game against UCLA last October are facing felony charges after the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office decided to pursue the case. The juveniles — a 16-year-old from Beaumont, a 15-year-old from Banning and a 16-year-old from Banning — each face five felony counts of grant theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft after allegedly taking jewelry, headphones and cash. Some of the items have been returned to the Colorado players. After an investigation by the Pasadena Police Department led to the identification and arrest of the three juveniles, they were cited and released into the care of a parent or guardian. None are in custody at this time, according to Lt. Monica Cuellar of the Pasadena Police Department. The district attorney’s office filed charges against the suspects late last month after being presented the case from Pasadena police via the Los Angeles County Probation Office. In November, Colorado coach Deion Sanders pleaded for leniency toward the suspects. “Let’s make sure those kids atone for what transpired

Joey Bosa did not participate much during training camp because of a wrist/hand injury. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers have spent much of the preseason without two of their defensive cornerstones, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa, but a return is on the horizon for both. The expectation is that both will be ready for the season opener on Sept. 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to coach Jim Harbaugh. Although Harbaugh didn’t go into detail about the injuries James and Bosa have been dealing with — offering only his usual “working through something” line — he did mention the training staff expects both to be available to start the season. Bosa, absent since leaving the joint practice with the Rams on Aug. 4 because of an apparent hand/wrist injury, was working off to the side Thursday during practice. Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has watched many practices from the sideline during camp. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Although there was no official update on Bosa’s injury, he had been spotted

When Jessica Alba reminisces about her Sundays as a child, the first things that come to mind are sleeping in and having Sunday dinner with her tight knit family. “We would do enchiladas, al pastor or a more elaborate dinner that took more time,” says the Pomona-born actress, adding that one of her fondest memories is making homemade tortillas in the kitchen with her grandmother. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. Over the past two decades, Alba has starred in a myriad of projects, including the films “Fantastic Four,” and Y2K classic, “Honey,” as well as the TV series “Dark Angel.” Her latest is Netflix’s “Trigger Warning,” which was released this summer. The second season of “Honest Renovations,” her Roku Original home improvement series, drops on Friday. A mother to three kids who range from 6 to 16, Alba continues to make family the focus of her Sundays. “We do believe in lazy Sundays,” she says. “I

“Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau on Kamala Harris’ campaign, Biden dropping out of race – CBS News Watch CBS News Jon Favreau previously served as White House director of speechwriting for President Obama and is now a co-host of the political podcast “Pod Save America.” Favreau joined CBS News to talk about the DNC, Kamala Harris’ campaign and his relatively early call for President Biden to end his reelection campaign. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Campaign official previews Kamala Harris’ DNC speech – CBS News Watch CBS News Adrienne Elrod is the senior adviser and senior spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign. She joined CBS News to discuss Kamala Harris’ upcoming nomination speech at the Democratic National Convention. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Elizabeth Warren gets emotional after receiving raccous applause at DNC – CBS News

A 34-year-old woman from the harbor region of Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with four felonies after allegations she was stealing from elderly clients whom she worked for as a caregiver, officials announced earlier this week.   In a news release, detectives with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department say Isela “Izzy” Ruiz, a resident of Wilmington, forged checks stolen from elderly victims, cashed them and stole jewelry from their homes.   An investigation into the 34-year-old led to her arrest on Aug. 18 in the city of Carson, police said.   Left to right: Isela “Izzy” Ruiz, 34, seen in photo from 2022 and again in 2024. (PVEPD) The following day, authorities at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Ruiz with four felony counts in connection with the investigation.   Woman in Southern California goes on violent rampage against firefighter, police Investigators believe there are likely more victims and ask anyone with information about this case to contact PVEPD Det. Joe Marino at 310-378-4211 by email at jmarino@pvestates.org.   Ruiz was booked at the Palos Verdes Estates PD jail where

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to host the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in a final preseason matchup at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders fielded a top-10-scoring defense last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to the lineup and then dominated the Las Vegas offense in the early days of training camp. Then, the Raiders played two preseason games, and their defense was, well, not top-10 quality. Coach Antonio Pierce has bemoaned the problems against the run, and there were issues in the secondary in last Saturday’s 27-12 loss to Dallas. The Cowboys, playing reserves, successfully threw the ball against a Raiders defense with six starters still in the game. Gardner Minshew, who is known for being a spark off the bench, spoke to reporters Tuesday night for the first time since beating out Aidan O’Connell for the starting quarterback job. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) gets off a pass during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) “I think any time you

A Ventura man is accused of keeping a “large quantity” of child pornography on his computer, which was discovered when he brought it to a local computer shop for repairs. Matthew Glenn Longwill, 49, was arrested on Aug. 5 and appeared in court Thursday to face one felony charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. Longwill pleaded not guilty, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. He became the subject of an investigation after he brought his laptop in to a local store for repairs and the material was allegedly found on his hard drive. Officers from the Ventura Police Department obtained a search warrant for his home and found more of the material on other devices in his home. Jail records indicate that Longwill works as a chiropractor, and a local business that lists his name as the owner and operator offers adult, child and infant chiropractic services. Longwill is currently out of custody on $50,000 bail and is prohibited from having any contact with minors as a condition of his release. His next court date is scheduled for Sept. 26, the

Santa Ana police Thursday were continuing their search for a 35-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a young female relative. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, a 13-year-old girl told her mother on July 17 that she had been sexually assaulted on “numerous occasions” by Eduardo Parra Santana, beginning when she was just 5 or 6 years old. “In addition, he also showed the victim pornography on one occasion,” police said in a statement. According to police, Santana no longer has any contact or communication with the alleged victim. Anyone with information about Santana’s whereabouts was asked to contact Detective J. Taylor at 714-245-8349 or jtaylor5@santa-ana.org.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” topped the latest weekly streaming rankings, with viewers watching the supernatural comedy film for 1.405 billion minutes in the first seven days it was available on Netflix, according to figures released Thursday by Nielsen. There were four other titles that topped the 1 billion minutes watched mark for the week on July 22-29. “Bluey,” which streams on Disney+, rose three spots to second with 1.064 billion minutes watched of the Australian animated children’s series’ 154 episodes, a 2.8% increase over the 1.035 billion minutes watched the previous week. “Cobra Kai” was third for the second consecutive week with 1.048 billion minutes watched of the 55 episodes of Netflix’s sequel to the 1984 film “The Karate Kid,” 3.4% less than the 1.085 billion minutes the previous week when the first five episodes of its sixth season were released. “House of the Dragon,” dropped two spots to fourth with 1.039 billion minutes watched of the 17 episodes of Max’s “Game of Thrones” prequel, 6.1% less than the 1.107 billion minutes for 16 episodes the previous week. “Family Guy” rose one spot to fifth with

En teoría, la nueva película de “The Crow” tiene todas las de perder, debido principalmente a las inevitables comparaciones que se han hecho -y se seguirán haciendo- con la versión cinematográfica original, que, dependiendo de la la fuente que se consulte, es una obra de culto, un clásico del cine o una pieza esencial de la cultura pop de los ‘90. Pero lo que no parecen entender quienes vieron -y adoraron- la cinta dirigida por Alex Proyas siendo adolescentes o jóvenes es que ya han pasado 30 años desde su estreno en salas -sí, lo quieran o no- y que un enorme porcentaje de la audiencia actual no había ni siquiera nacido en esa época. Para bien o para mal, las cosas han cambiado, y Hollywood es el primero en darse cuenta (o al menos lo intenta). No hay que quitarle mérito alguno a la gran versión de 1994, claro, ni al modo en que esta ha logrado trascender su coyuntura para mantenerse como un pequeña joya que, incluso el día de hoy, maravilla por su puesta en escena, la potencia de su banda sonora

CHICAGO —  Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept a major party presidential nomination. The moment will be heavy with symbolism, with many women at the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center planning to wear white to commemorate the suffrage movement. But Harris has so far used this week’s convention to make a case beyond the history, emphasizing her personal biography, the party’s loosely defined “freedom” agenda and the case against returning former President Trump to the White House. “We came here to Chicago with one mission in three parts,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House leader, told California’s delegates Thursday morning. “Celebrate Joe Biden, elevate Kamala Harris, eviscerate MAGA extremism.” The contest is essentially a toss-up at this point, according to pollsters. But Harris’ elevation to the top of the ticket just over a month ago, after President Biden stepped aside, has given Democrats hope that they have a chance. Harris, the vice president for four years, has sought to portray herself as a tough prosecutor who

Robert Downey Jr. is explaining how Kevin Feige persuaded him to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom. Downey said Tuesday that he and the Marvel Studios boss had a conversation last year about Downey potentially returning to the MCU despite the “Avengers: End Game” death of his previous character, Tony Stark, better known as Iron Man. “He said, ‘It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back,’” Downey told the Hollywood Reporter. “‘How can we not go backwards? How can we not disappoint expectations? How can we continue to beat expectations?’ … And he brought up Victor Von Doom. I looked into this character. Later on, he goes, ‘Let’s get Victor Von Doom right.’” Doom is one of Marvel’s most formidable villains and will play a crucial role in the upcoming phase of Avengers films and the broader MCU. In Marvel comics, he is a primary adversary of the Fantastic Four. Downey had initially sought a meeting with Disney‘s Bob Iger to discuss contributing to the company’s parks and location-based entertainment. The “Iron Man” actor’s involvement in theme park

Aug. 22, 2024 3:30 PM PT 1 Greedy Vance heard all the whispers about USC as he weighed his options this offseason. A coveted corner coming from a top-flight defense at Florida State, Vance had his pick of the transfer portal. Yet here he was joining a USC unit that scraped the bottom of the FBS last year. “There were a lot of people in my ear about the defense,” the redshirt senior said. “I just wanted to come in and be a part of the turnaround.” If there is a turnaround in store for the Trojans defense this season, then the secondary is certainly where it will start. There may not be a deeper position on USC’s roster this fall than cornerback, where Vance has joined a room with at least six viable starting options, most of whom are capable of playing multiple positions. Vance is likely to get the nod at nickel, while two other transfers — DeCarlos Nicholson (Mississippi State) and John Humphrey (UCLA) — are among the top three options at outside corner, along with Jacobe Covington. The safety spots are

(NEXSTAR) – Kamala Harris is set to accept her party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, capping a four-day event that included ringing endorsements from President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Clinton — and even a few figures from her Republican opponent’s former administration. The theme of the fourth and final night — “For Our Future” — will showcase how Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, plan to “lead America into a brighter, more hopeful era,” according to organizers. Early speakers in the evening included equality advocate Rev. Al Sharpton, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa), and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich). Vice President Kamala Harris makes a surprise apperance on stage during the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Walz, accepting the nomination for vice president on Wednesday night, sought to turn Republican arguments on their head while making an appeal for common sense rooted in his Midwestern values. He spoke of his