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Since Charlton Heston first gazed upon the remnants of the Statue of Liberty on a sandy beach 56 years ago, the “Planet of the Apes” movies have remained popular. Their appeal is the opportunity to explore complex characters and social issues within the franchise’s allegorical representation of our world. They’re not escapism, but reflection. The best “Apes” movies offer insight into ourselves and the world that we’ve created, and so does the latest installment, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the 10th in the series, which manages to encompass everything we love about these movies into one sprawling story. After the franchise ran its course in the 1970s and with the 2001 Tim Burton one-off, screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver nailed a reboot in 2011 with “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Directed by Rupert Wyatt, the film featured the story of Caesar, an intelligent ape who leads an uprising, a callback to the 1972 installment “The Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.” Embodied by Andy Serkis in a truly remarkable motion-capture performance and created digitally by the artists at the

Fake versions of Botox have popped up in California, raising alarm among public health officials who warn that counterfeit versions of the injections can lead to symptoms such as slurred speech and breathing problems. “Counterfeit or incorrectly administered Botox, even in small amounts, can result in serious health problems and even death,” Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, director of the California Department of Public Health, warned in a statement Wednesday. Botox, or botulinum toxin, is used cosmetically to temporarily smooth fine lines on the face. It has also been employed to treat medical conditions such as muscle spasms. The product is derived from a toxin produced by bacteria. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 22 people from 11 states had reported harmful reactions such as weakness and blurry vision after getting injections, landing some of them in the hospital. They had gotten their injections from unlicensed or untrained people or outside of healthcare settings, such as in a home or spa, according to the federal agency. So far, there is no indication that such problems were linked to the genuine Botox

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court refused on Thursday to give innocent owners of seized cars a right to an immediate hearing to reclaim their vehicles. Instead, the justices in a 6-3 decision said the Constitution requires a “timely hearing” to consider whether the police had properly arrested the driver and seized the vehicle, but that may take weeks or months. In the interim, the innocent owner may be without their car. The court considered appeals from two women whose cars were seized by Alabama police who had arrested the drivers on drug charges. Halima Culley had lent her car to her college-age son. Lena Sutton lent her car to a friend. Within two weeks, the police filed a notice to the two women that their cars may be forfeited, and they did not respond. Later, they joined a class-action lawsuit seeking damages for the state’s failure to give them a speedy hearing and to return their vehicles. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, speaking for the court, said states have adopted different rules for handling forfeitures, and the justices were wary of requiring a second, preliminary hearing in

A spectacular blaze destroyed at least 15 to 20 RVs at a dealership in Santa Fe Springs early Thursday, and a suspect seen on security video on the property at the time the fire began was being sought, police said. The fire was reported about 12:20 a.m. at Mike Thompson’s RV Super Store, 13940 Firestone Blvd., according to the Whittier Police Department, which provides law enforcement services in that area of Santa Fe Springs. Officers sent to the address on an alarm call saw smoke from the southwest corner of the property near railroad tracks and notified firefighters, police said. Santa Fe Springs Fire Department crews were called to the dealership to battle the raging fire, which was contained to one part of the large property. The flames destroyed 15 to 20 RVs, each worth about $100,000, police said. Security video showed a “suspect” described as a male walking between the RVs at the time the fire started, and authorities searched the area but did not find him, police said. The cause of the fire was under investigation by police detectives and fire department arson

A judge has indicated he is inclined to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by the Hollywood Creative Alliance against the Broadcast Film Critics Association on free-speech grounds, but says he wants to mull the issues further before making a final ruling. Prior to the Van Nuys Superior Court suit’s Jan. 29 filing, the association announced that HCA members would no longer be allowed to be association members and that those who were members of both groups would need to prove they had left the HCA if they wanted to keep their association membership. The association’s actions caused dozens of HCA members to resign after they made “heartfelt” apologies to HCA leadership, the suit states. In a tentative ruling issued Wednesday during a hearing on the association’s anti-SLAPP motion, Judge Eric Harmon said the HCA “has not shown any evidence that it can prevail on any of its causes of action,” but he took the case under submission. In a sworn statement opposing the anti-SLAPP motion, the HCA’s Scott Menzel says the association’s actions have had a substantial impact on the plaintiff’s organization. “The departures have

Swimmers and boaters at a popular San Bernardino County lake were told to stay away from a toxic algal bloom discovered in the water. California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the algal bloom advisory for Silverwood Lake in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on May 3. “Always keep yourself and pets away from algal blooms,” the DWR stated in the post, which directed users to its website for further information. Boats and canopies are seen at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County. (CA Department of Water Resources via X) Blue-green algae blooms are a natural part of the ecosystem but can produce toxins. “While some algae are harmless, certain types can produce toxins that can make people and animals sick,” the DWR stated. Advisories are issued once tests are positive that a harmful algal bloom is present and will not be reduced until lab results show declining toxin levels below the level of concern for two weeks. More than a dozen RVs burn in fire at popular Southern California dealership The DWR says there is no way to tell for sure if an

By Kate Gibson Edited By Aimee Picchi May 9, 2024 / 12:08 PM EDT / CBS News “Neuralink” looks to implant chips into the brain Elon Musk’s “Neuralink” looks to implant chips into the human brain 05:46 Neuralink’s brain-computer interface device has encountered issues since it was implanted in its first human subject, according to the company owned by Elon Musk. Some of the device’s electrode-studded threads started retracting from the brain tissue of quadriplegic Noland Arbaugh about a month after it was surgically implanted in late January , causing it to transmit less data, Neuralink wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.  The Wall Street Journal first reported on the malfunction that caused a reduction in bits-per-second, a measure of the speed and accuracy of the patient’s ability to control a computer cursor by thinking.  Neuralink made up for the malfunction with multiple software fixes, resulting in a “rapid and sustained improvement in BPS, that has now superseded Noland’s initial performance,” the company said. The company is now focused on improving text entry for the device and cursor control, which it hopes in the

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Angelica Leicht Edited By Matt Richardson May 9, 2024 / 12:06 PM EDT / CBS News There are a couple of ways to wipe out your credit card debt without paying, but there may be better options to consider instead. Getty Images Many Americans are feeling the financial squeeze from multiple directions right now. For starters, stubbornly high inflation , which is currently running at around 3.5%, has driven up the cost of essentials like food, housing and energy. And, the Federal Reserve has been keeping its benchmark rate at a 23-year high in an effort to get inflation under control, which is causing consumer borrowing rates to be elevated, too. This high-rate environment has, in turn, made borrowing more expensive for things like mortgages , auto loans and credit cards . For households that are already struggling to make ends meet, this combination of high inflation and elevated interest rates can have a severe impact . When the bills keep piling up but

By Kelsie Hoffman May 9, 2024 / 11:58 AM EDT / CBS News Rainn Wilson on hosting podcast “Soul Boom” Rainn Wilson talks hosting new podcast “Soul Boom” 05:58 Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on “The Office,” is using his personal experiences to highlight spirituality, saying we all need a “soul revolution.” “I went through a lot of mental health crises when I was younger, and I found that turning to spiritual tools to help me on my path were incredibly valuable,” Wilson said on “CBS Mornings.” His new podcast, called “Soul Bloom,” is based on his New York Times bestselling book of the same name. On it, he talks with experts, comedians and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology. “That’s the big question: ‘Why is this weird sitcom actor writing about spirituality and the soul and death and the meaning of life?'” Wilson joked. “It really was because I was on death’s door.”  Wilson further explained he asked himself, “why am I even here?” and “why should I be here?” “Sometimes, when you’re at that point, the greatest and

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