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By Cara Tabachnick Updated on: April 3, 2024 / 5:30 PM EDT / CBS News 96-year-old wants to become oldest to run coast-to-coast 96-year-old man continues journey to become oldest person to run coast-to-coast 02:27 The oldest man in the world has died just weeks before his 115th birthday, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday.   Juan Vicente Pérez Mora held the title of the oldest living man for just a few short years. Guinness awarded him the distinction on Feb 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days, after Saturnino de la Fuente García died weeks earlier. He was the fourth oldest validated living person in the world and was reportedly the only man alive born before 1911. Juan Vicente Pérez with family members during an interview at his home in Táchira state, Venezuela.  Jorge Castellanos/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images At the time he credited his longevity to “working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early, drinking a glass of aguardiente every day, loving God, and always carrying him in his heart.”  Faith was central to his life and he prayed at

Palestinian American doctor explains why he walked out of Biden meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden held a meeting at the White House with Arab and Muslim leaders and activists Tuesday amid ongoing criticism for his stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian American emergency physician from Chicago who traveled to Gaza earlier this year, said he walked out of the event after delivering a note to Mr. Biden from an 8-year-old. “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News chief foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with Dr. Ahmad about his decision to walk out. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The city of Los Angeles no longer has to deploy police officers to guard the abandoned Oceanwide Plaza buildings from graffiti taggers and other trespassers thanks to a new law that allows the city to hire private security guards to watch over the defaced skyscrapers. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday that allows it to “provide private security to secure properties” that are abandoned, a law intended to address the plight of the abandoned complex in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, though it applies to any abandoned building in the city. The ordinance, which passed 13 to 0, comes as the Los Angeles Police Department has been stretched thin protecting the neglected downtown L.A. complex that earlier this year became a popular site for graffiti artists and daredevils, who illegally entered the property. The owner of the complex, a Chinese conglomerate, ran out of funding before completing the residential and retail project. Private security would be cheaper than paying LAPD officers to “babysit” the property, said Pete Brown, a spokesman for Councilmember Kevin De León, who represents parts of downtown

Now that the smoke has cleared from the most expensive proxy fight in corporate history — the $600-million battle between investor Nelson Peltz and the management of the Walt Disney Co. — we can take a breath and ask the question often heard at the end of a bad movie: “What the hell was that all about?” The count of shareholder votes Disney announced Wednesday after the close of its annual meeting indicates that Peltz lost his bid for two board seats, as my colleagues Meg James and Samantha Masunaga reported. All of management’s board nominees were elected. Why do I have to have a Marvel [film] that’s all women? Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that? Why can’t I have Marvels that are both? Why do I need an all-Black cast?” — Nelson Peltz This evidently ends a C-suite battle that riveted the financial press for months. Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger can supposedly breathe a little easier, now that Peltz is out of his hair. But he shouldn’t. The company he leads is still struggling

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday backed a developer’s plans to replace the iconic Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City with a 520-unit residential complex and mixed-used development. The council voted 13 to 1 to deny an appeal of the project, allowing Midwood Investment & Development to demolish the once-popular event center and hotel at Ventura Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue. In addition to 520 apartment units, 78 of which would be set aside for low-income tenants, the development will offer 46,000 square feet of commercial space. A bike and pedestrian path along the L.A. River is also planned. Grocery chain Erewhon, which operates a store on the site, the Studio City Residents Assn. and Unite Here Local 11, which represents hotel workers, sought to stop the project and filed appeals with the city. Some opponents argued that the hotel should be preserved. It was one of the first to unionize in the San Fernando Valley and one of the first union hotels in Los Angeles. Others were concerned about the project’s 97-foot height, the construction noise and the environmental impact. In its heyday, Sportsmen’s

For the fourth time in Powerball history, the jackpot has crossed the billion-dollar threshold after a drawing on Monday revealed no winners. The prize is now $1.09 billion for the person who guesses correctly on Wednesday night’s numbers. Starting in 2016, Powerball changed the rules, charging more per ticket and making it harder to win. The effect? Achieving faster and bigger jackpots that tempt even the most rational-minded person. Jonathan Cohen, historian and author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream,” said we can continue to see jackpot numbers ascend to more ridiculous heights even as the chances of winning remain 1 in nearly 300 million. You’re more likely to get struck by lightning twice. “There’s this phenomenon called jackpot fatigue,” Cohen said. “People get used to a jackpot size, and then they just expected a bigger amount next time.” Why are people so enraptured by the illusive near-impossible-to-win prize? Lotteries are a symptom of an inequitable society in which people believe the American dream is harder to achieve than ever, Cohen said. The tantalizing allure that a $2 ticket could bump you

Los Ángeles —  El pasado 24 de enero, Kimberly Alonzo descubrió que estaba embarazada. En su caso, no habría fiesta de celebración porque en aquel momento ella era indigente y sufría de abuso de sustancias. Antes de saber que serían gemelos, la joven de 30 años, había estado viviendo seis meses en las calles del oeste de Los Ángeles, Santa Mónica, Culver City y Marina del Rey, entre otras comunidades. Los síntomas del embarazo y el consumo de metanfetamina empezaron a hacer sus efectos en su cuerpo con ascos, mareos y dolores de cabeza, por lo que ir al doctor fue su oportunidad para conocer los resultados. Kimberly Alonzo, 30, afuera de su nuevo hogar. (Sarahi Apaez) “Tenía seis semanas de embarazo y no tenía un hogar. Me senti con miedo, pues en las calles se escuchan de jóvenes como yo que son violadas y prostituidas, inclusive chantajeadas con sus propios hijos que no pueden cuidar por la drogadicción”, dijo Alonzo. Tras pedir ayuda a The People Concern, una de las agencias de servicios sociales más grandes del condado de Los Ángeles, que apoya a los

A new revelation in the ongoing saga of the so-called gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department indicates that joining the groups may have been more than just advantageous; it might have been required. Some of the highest-ranking members of the department have admitted to getting tattoos signifying membership, but on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times reports one former deputy claimed he was forced out for refusing to join a group called the Regulators. Federico Carlo is suing the county, claiming that his dismissal — ostensibly for “giving a Nazi salute and sharing a sexually explicit photo” — was based on false accusations, the Times reports. Instead, he was “abruptly terminated” by a Regulator who now is “the acting commander overseeing training and personnel,” his lawsuit says, as reported by the Times. Deputy admits gang affiliation, shows tattoo in court: Los Angeles Times That acting commander, Capt. John Pat Macdonald, did not respond to the Times’ request for comment, nor did Carlo or his attorney. In an emailed statement, the LASD told the Times that they have not yet received the lawsuit, but “the

All U.S. and Canada Lego stores will be “sensory certified” throughout April, which is also Autism Acceptance Month. Lego has partnered with Kulture City, a non-profit that works to make venues more sensory-inclusive to those with sensory challenges and non-visible disabilities. The ambition is to expand certification to more countries later in the year, Lego said in a news release. Lego stores will receive Sensory Inclusive Certifications from Kulture City once staff at each location have completed training. Legoland California to introduce surge pricing for admission Supportive sensory bags, which will have noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools, visual cue cards, Kulture City branded lanyards, and strobe reduction glasses, will be available at stores at checkout for no additional cost. Changes will also be made to “LEGO Life Magazine” to support neurodivergent readers. “We know the LEGO System in Play is enjoyed by neurodivergent fans of all ages and we want to support, inspire, and celebrate their creativity. We hope that the changes to our stores, publications and family attractions will have a positive impact and help embrace the diverse needs and strengths of our fans globally,”

Three Los Angeles City Councilmembers co-introduced a set of motions to address the rise of incurable lung disease cases in countertop workers in Los Angeles. Silicosis, according to the American Lung Association, is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica dust, which is a byproduct of cutting, grinding and molding engineered stone countertops.  The proposed legislative package, brought forward on Wednesday by Councilmembers Imelda Padilla, Bob Blumenfield and Monica Rodriguez, includes two motions and one resolution that address the silicosis crisis through “a series of comprehensive safety regulations and targeted outreach.”  Mayor Bass says cleanup of Los Angeles’ ‘trash house’ begins ‘today’ “[We are] calling upon the City of Los Angeles to protect laborers in the stone-cutting and manufacturing industry, which largely operates in the San Fernando Valley,” the councilmembers said in a joint media release.  The San Fernando Valley is a production hub for engineered stone often used for countertops and vanities, and an increase in the popularity of quartz countertops has led to the area seeing a “concerning rise” in the disabling disease.  The most affected individuals are immigrant

A Riverside man is being held on $1 million bail after police say he got into an argument with his girlfriend over the weekend and then shot her and his roommate, who died from his injuries. The events began shortly after noon on Sunday when police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 7600 block of Canberra Way. Upon their arrival, 27-year-old Christopher Jacob Lennox was pointed out to officers and was quickly detained, the Riverside Police Department stated in a news release. Christopher Jacob Lennox is seen in an image provided by the Riverside Police Department. Inside the home, police found 75-year-old Robert Joe Mageno suffering from gunshot wounds and attempted life-saving measures. Mageno was pronounced dead at the scene by Riverside Fire Department paramedics a short time later. A woman, described by police as Lennox’s girlfriend, was also found with gunshot wounds across the street, the Police Department stated. The unidentified woman was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. investigators believe the woman was visiting Lennox when they got into an argument. “The suspect retrieved a firearm and

Jeffersonville, Indiana, mayor on tornado damage – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 10 people were hurt when severe weather and reported tornadoes passed through Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Tuesday. Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore joined CBS News to discuss the damage and recovery efforts. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Baltimore mayor announces $1 million in wage subsidies to offset port closure – CBS News Watch CBS News Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced $1 million in wage subsidies for workers and businesses impacted by the closure of the Port of Baltimore in the wake of last week’s bridge collapse. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On