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Police in Orange County are asking for the public’s help to identify an elderly woman who was found “disoriented and confused” in Westminster early Wednesday morning. The woman was found around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Moran Street and Bolsa Avenue, according to the Westminster Police Department. An elderly woman who was found disoriented and confused in Westminster on May 1, 2024 is shown in this photo released by the Westminster Police Department. She’s currently being treated at St. Joseph’s Hospital, but officials say she has no identification on her, suffers from memory issues and is unable to provide information about herself or where she lives. Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the woman, who is believed to be about 80 years old. She has black hair and brown eyes, but no additional information about her appearance has been released. Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is urged to contact the Westminster Police Department at 714-548-3212 or Saint Joseph’s Hospital at 714-771-8113.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside the hall, a spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed Thursday. No one was injured, according to spokesperson Doug Cohen, who said there were other officers but no students in the immediate vicinity. He said Bragg’s office is conducting a review. He did not provide additional details on the incident, which was first reported by news outlet The City. The New York Police Department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment. The gunfire came as police officers stormed Hamilton Hall late Tuesday. Pro-Palestinian protesters had been barricaded inside for more than 20 hours. Video showed officers with zip ties and riot shields streaming through a second-floor window. Police had said protesters inside presented no substantial resistance. More than 100 protesters were taken into custody during the crackdown. They are part of more than 2,000 people who have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, according to

A well-known name in the world of air and space travel, will be bringing its new cruise line to California. Virgin Voyages, another business venture from billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, will begin sailing out of Los Angeles in the spring of 2026. The cruise line, which launched in 2021, will be bringing its newest ship to Los Angeles as part of a North American tour that will see its maiden voyage begin in New York City. Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady cruise ship is seen in this undated promotional image. (Virgin Voyages) Brilliant Lady is a 912-foot cruise ship with a capacity of more than 2,700 with 20 onboard eateries, 17 decks, modern tech-savvy cabins, and designer suites “fit for a rockstar,” the company says. The ship has an adapted frame that is designed to sail through the Panama Canal and navigate “rugged new landscapes including the vast glaciers and fjords of Alaska.” Voyages are 21+, and feature entertainment lineups that the cruise line compares to a festival experience. 4 months at sea? Princess Cruises releases details about 2026 world tour “Virgin Voyages started as a

Trump attends new hearing on alleged gag order violations – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump was back in a New York City courtroom Thursday after spending Wednesday campaigning in Wisconsin and Michigan. The day began with a gag order violation hearing and ended with the lawyer for two women at the center of the case. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Storm brings heavy flooding to South Texas – CBS News Watch CBS News A powerful storm caused flooding in southeast Texas Thursday. A neighborhood in northern Houston was washed out, and up to eight inches of rain fell in Livingston, flooding homes and roads. Omar Villafranca reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Fiery tanker crash shuts down major Connecticut thoroughfare – CBS News Watch CBS News A tanker truck loaded with thousands of gallons of gasoline was involved in a fiery collision under an overpass of Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, Thursday, one of the nation’s busiest freeways. Officials said the damage was extensive and the bridge will need to be removed. No one was hurt, but the highway remains closed. Tony Aiello has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Biden says he supports right to protest but denounces chaos – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden spoke out Thursday on protests that have broken out across U.S. colleges over the Israel-Hamas war. The president said he supports the right to protest but denounced “chaos and hate speech.” CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

With “Star Wars” Day looming, it’s an apt time to take stock of The Times’ reviews of each installment — movies and TV shows — in the ever-evolving, paradigm-shattering intergalactic franchise. Updating our list from 2015, which came before a new wave of “Star Wars” films and TV series endeared the franchise to a new generation of fans, we’re including our reviews of the latest theatrical entries in “Star Wars” movie canon, and some notable mentions of the TV, streaming and serial projects that gave us backstories for Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Mandalorian and his beloved Grogu. Here, in the order of the action in the “Star Wars” universe, are the reviews and features (some from a long time ago) that appeared in a newspaper in a galaxy not so far, far away … ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’ (1999) From left, Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd and Ewan McGregor play Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, a young Anakin Skywalker and Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi, respectively, in “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.” (Keith Hamshere / Lucasfilm / AFP ) Former L.A.

“This is a love story,” says Lali Sokolov (Harvey Keitel) at the beginning of “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” as a caveat, or perhaps a come-on — not your usual Holocaust tale, then, that we’re about to begin. (Though there will be plenty of the usual, as well.) The memories of real-life survivor Sokolov (played by Keitel old, and Jonah Hauer-King young) became the basis of a 2018 novel by New Zealand writer Heather Morris, who interviewed him over three years with an eye to writing a screenplay. The novel it became sold many copies and topped the New York Times bestseller list — no better guarantee of a picture deal — and sits on a shelf among similarly titled volumes, including “The Librarian of Auschwitz,” “The Midwife of Auschwitz,” “The Dressmakers of Auschwitz,” “The Last Boy in Auschwitz,” “The Sisters of Auschwitz,” “The Redhead of Auschwitz” and “Lovers in Auschwitz.” Apparently the story of Lali and Gita Sokolov wasn’t unique. In this television telling, premiering Thursday on Peacock and soberly directed by Israeli filmmaker Tali Shalom-Ezer (“Princess”), novice writer Morris (Melanie Lynskey) becomes a character

With the help of bulldozers, items including tents, chairs and yoga mats were removed Thursday morning from the UCLA encampment occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters and shoved into a large gray dumpster. Packages of unopened plastic water bottles lay on the grass. Nearby, two white trucks held pieces of wood that had been used by protesters to barricade the camp. A group of four UCLA graduate students walked over to Dickson Court, the area on campus where the encampment once stood, only to learn the camp had been taken down. The action followed the arrests early Thursday of more than 200 protesters by officers in body armor, helmets and face shields. The grad students came bearing donations; they had brought water, chips, masks and protective eyewear to the protesters throughout the week. They decided they would give the items to one of the other Southern California universities with encampments. Such camps have spread to college campuses across the nation in a student movement unlike any other this century. Protesters are calling on universities to stop doing business with Israel or companies they say support the war

Josh Rebholz, the UCLA senior associate athletic director and fundraising force whose 13 years at the school were tinged with controversy, has resigned to take a job with a real estate firm. Rebholz, who was recently away from UCLA for several weeks because of an unspecified matter, announced his departure in a tweet Thursday, saying he would become vice president of capital markets for a development, construction and property management company. “At this point in my life,” Rebholz wrote, “this was an opportunity that pursued me over the past few months that I ultimately could not pass up. While I am excited about the new chapter in my career, I would be remiss if I did not say a part of my heart will always lie in Westwood.” Rebholz helped generate hundreds of millions of dollars in donations for the athletic department, handled football scheduling and was an integral part of search committees that landed basketball coach Mick Cronin and football coaches Chip Kelly and DeShaun Foster. UCLA’s athletic department broke a fundraising record when it brought in $80 million during the 2014 fiscal year

Allen Media Group, the company owned by TV mogul Byron Allen, is set to undergo a significant round of layoffs that will affect all divisions of the business. “Allen Media Group is making strategic changes to better position the company for growth that will result in expense and workforce reductions across all divisions of the company,” a spokesperson said Thursday in a statement to The Times. “Allen Media Group’s brands continue to perform well and in many areas our revenue growth has greatly outpaced the market. We are aligning these changes to drive future business opportunities and support our growth strategies in our rapidly evolving industry.” The company did not say how many jobs would be cut. Allen Media Group is the parent company of the Weather Channel and a number of local TV stations. The stand-up comedian and TV producer has been making lots of headlines lately amid reports that he was among the entertainment executives looking to acquire Paramount Global. Earlier this year, Allen made a $14.3-billion bid to purchase all of the outstanding shares of the New York City-based entertainment company —