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Pete Rose may never have formally endorsed former President Trump, but the Republican presidential nominee offered an endorsement for baseball’s banished hits leader following Rose’s death this week. Taking a break from posting on Truth Social about the vice-presidential debate Tuesday night, Trump switched over to X to call for Rose to be immediately allowed into baseball’s Hall of Fame despite the legendary player’s permanent disqualification for betting on baseball as a player and manager for the Cincinnati Reds. “The GREAT Pete Rose just died,” Trump wrote. “He was one of the most magnificent baseball players ever to play the game. He paid the price! Major League Baseball should have allowed him into the Hall of Fame many years ago. Do it now, before his funeral!” Rose died Monday of hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the Clark County coroner’s office in Nevada. He was 83. No funeral services have been announced for Rose. Banned from baseball since 1989, Rose remained popular with a number of baseball fans and continues to be celebrated in his hometown of Cincinnati. Trump has spoken out on Rose’s

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday indicted 68 alleged members and affiliates of the Peckerwoods, claiming the white supremacist gang sold drugs and committed fraud in the San Fernando Valley under the auspices of imprisoned members of the Aryan Brotherhood. 1 2 1. The letters SFV for the Peckerwoods gang signify “San Fernando Valley” and the acronym of “Searching for Victims,” federal prosecutors allege. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California) 2. Federal prosecutors included a picture of an alleged Peckerwoods gang member holding firearm in a sweeping indictment announced Wednesday. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California) Twelve alleged Peckerwood members are charged with racketeering, while another 56 defendants are charged with conspiring to distribute drugs. The Peckerwoods, who took their name from a derogatory term for white inmates in the California prison system, embraced Nazi iconography and traded racist comments in a private Facebook group, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. During the height of the protests following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, the indictment says, one member of the Facebook group wrote: “I wish all the blacks and all the cops would

FILE – The Bank of America logo is seen on a branch office, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. The Bank of America reports earnings on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press) Thousands of Bank of America customers took to social media Wednesday to report an online glitch that either prevented them from accessing their accounts or showed a balance of zero. It’s unclear how widespread the problem is but some reports show about 17,000 customers have been impacted by the glitch so far. Customers went on social media site X to post about their experience. Some complained that Bank of America had yet to alert them of the issue. A spokesperson for Bank of America did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Customers on social media reported having trouble logging into their accounts and receiving error messages that their accounts could not be retrieved and that their current balance amount was unavailable. More to Read Sign up for Essential California The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall could be a mistake. Getty Images The long-awaited cut to the federal funds rate was issued in September. After years of rate hikes and higher borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve finally cut its benchmark rate to a range between 4.75% and 5%. That was largely due to a cooling in the inflation rate which, if it continues, could lead to additional rate cuts in November and December, too. While this is a benefit for borrowers, expectations for substantial relief should be measured, particularly for those looking to borrow from their home equity . In recent years, many have chosen home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as their cost-effective borrowing preference. But waiting for interest rates to fall further before acting could prove to be an expensive mistake. Below, we’ll detail three reasons why homeowners shouldn’t wait for home equity loan rates to drop further. Start by seeing how low of a home

It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing behind them. Almost no one actually reaches in to take one. Though officials say they refill the bowl multiple times a day, and condoms are available at multiple places on campus, Ole Miss students say the disinterest is indicative of changing attitudes. Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren’t using condoms as regularly, if at all. And people ages 15 to 24 made up half of new chlamydia, gonorrhea and  syphilis cases in 2022. The downward trend in condom usage is due to a few things: medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent sexually transmitted infections; a fading fear of contracting HIV; and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools. Is this the end of condoms? Not exactly. But it does have some public health experts thinking about how to help

Three Meals: Georgia voters voice concerns ahead of 2024 election – CBS News Watch CBS News As Trump and Harris remain in a close race, voters in Georgia discuss key issues like the economy and rising prices in CBS Mornings’ “Three Meals” series. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

JD Vance, Tim Walz debate fact check JD Vance, Tim Walz debate fact check 08:18 High housing costs are a serious pain point for millions of Americans, with many shut out of the real estate market by record-high home prices and others plagued by spiraling rents. During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate , Sen. JD Vance pointed to what he views as a major cause of the affordability crisis: immigration.  “[Y]ou have got housing that is totally unaffordable because we brought in millions of illegal immigrants to compete with Americans for scarce homes,” Vance said in the debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.  Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance’s 2024 showdown Affording a home in the U.S. increasingly seems like an impossible dream Specifically, Vance pointed to “a Federal Reserve study that we’re happy to share after the debate,” which he claimed “really drills down on the connection between increased levels of migration, especially illegal immigration and higher housing prices.” On Wednesday, Vance posted some studies and speeches on social media to back

A school teacher in Los Angeles County accused of having sex with a minor is being held without bail following his arrest Tuesday, police said. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Joshua McGinn, is a current Charter Oak Unified School District teacher in Covina, police stated in a post on Facebook shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday. An investigation into McGinn began after the incidents, alleged to have occurred in 2022, were reported to the Covina Police Department. No further details about the alleged assaults or the relationship between the victim and McGinn were released. McGinn was booked on suspicion of unlawful sexual acts with a minor and is being held at the Covina Police Department pending arraignment.

He can sit, stay and even shake – just like any well-trained dog. But that’s where the similarities end. The Los Angeles Police Department has deployed its newest crimefighting tool: a robot dog named Spot. The futuristic, four-legged machine, which resembles a 70-pound golden retriever in size and agility, has been met with both fascination and concern. Spot, designed by Boston Dynamics, can open doors, pick up objects and drag up to 50 pounds. It can also navigate difficult terrain, making it useful in scenarios where traditional robots have failed. Deputy Chief David Kowalski, commanding officer of LAPD’s counterterrorism and special operations, emphasized the robot’s life-saving potential. Spot, LAPD’s new robotic crimefighting dog, is seen in August 2024. (KTLA) “The main reason that we acquired Spot is to save lives,” Kowalski recently told KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw, recalling a recent incident on an L.A. Metro bus where Spot was deployed in the case of a barricaded, armed suspect. The robot identified a weapon next to the suspect and picked it up, allowing officers to apprehend him without further risk. Despite its capabilities, Spot has drawn criticism

A possible strike by thousands of Los Angeles County employees was on hold Wednesday following an agreement between their union and county leadership setting a schedule for labor talks to discuss union allegations of unfair labor practices and begin framing the workers’ next contract. Hundreds of union members descended on the county Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 24, threatening a work stoppage beginning Oct. 10. But on Tuesday, Service Employees International Union Local 721 President David Green met with county CEO Fesia Davenport and county board chair Lindsey Horvath. According to Horvath, the group agreed to a “negotiation framework that lays the groundwork for addressing outstanding issues, and begins bargaining ahead of schedule.” The union’s existing contract expires next year. “Los Angeles County is fortunate to have a skilled and dedicated workforce that deserves our partnership and respect,” Horvath said in a statement. “By returning to the table, Los Angeles County avoids an October strike and reaffirms our commitment to honoring the dignity of the workers who provide the county’s vital social safety net services.” In a statement, Green said Tuesday’s meeting was a

The Dodgers confirmed Wednesday that storied pitcher and now Spanish-language broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela will sit out the rest of the season due to an unspecified health problem. “Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from the Dodger broadcast booth for the remainder of this year to focus on his health,” according to a statement from the team. “He and his family truly appreciate the love and support of fans as he aims to return for the 2025 season, and they have asked for privacy during this time.” Various media reports surfaced earlier this week indicating that Valenzuela, 63, left the broadcast booth Sept. 24 during the Dodgers series with the San Diego Padres and was hospitalized, although no reason was provided. Although he appeared in a few games in 1980, Valenzuela burst onto the national scene in 1981 when he won his first eight games, five by shutout, and became the only player to win the Cy Young Award and the Rookie of the Year Award in the same season. He drew thousands of Mexican-American fans to Dodger Stadium and stadiums throughout the country, sparking a craze

Blame what you will, television is feeling the effects of interruptions in the entertainment supply chain. That isn’t to say there isn’t as much TV as ever, but up and down the platforms and around the dial, streamers and broadcasters are filling the gaps with shows bought from abroad. As with cars and microchips, the patriotic thing would seem to be to advocate for products made in America with American labor — and, as a local booster, made in Hollywood. But art, of course, is international, we are long past the time when studio back lots doubled for anywhere on Earth, and imported content, even of a middling sort, offers its own distinct slant on the world and how people live in it. Debuting domestically Wednesday are two shows from opposite ends of the English-speaking world. From our closest television cousin, the United Kingdom, comes “Joan,” a true-crime story airing on the CW at 9 p.m.; “The Last Days of the Space Age,” on Hulu, flies in from Australia, the country that is also a continent. Both are period pieces, set in the later decades