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Raise a Glass to Spring: The Ultimate Spirits Gift Guide

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

Spring is the perfect season to enjoy delicious, refreshing cocktails with premium spirits. Whether you’re a fan of smooth and crisp vodka, or prefer the bold and distinctive taste of tequila, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to wine and spirits. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a gift for a friend or loved one, just want to treat yourself to something special or just looking for a way to unwind after a long day, the right drink can make all the difference. In this gift guide, I choose some of the best vodka, tequila, wine, spirit options, and great bar accessories for a beginner mixologist to elevate your springtime sipping experience. I also added a few great non-alcoholic options for the teetotalers. So, grab a glass, sit back, and let me guide you into the world of wine and spirits for spring.Cheers to a beautiful spring everyone!AsomBroso Fine TequilasAsomBroso tequila undergoes a unique 9 month aging process, that s...

Why Warriors-Lakers could be big series for Andrew Wiggins

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins returned to the Warriors from a month-plus absence just in time for their first-round series against the Kings. He made an impact, slowing Sacramento’s wings and picking his spots offensively.Now that he’s in the second round, though, he’s facing a bigger challenge. “It’s tough. It’s LeBron,” Wiggins said Wednesday of guarding the Lakers star and four-time MVP. “But I just try to make it hard, stay on him and make every shot a tough shot.”James had 22 points in the Lakers’ Game 1 win Tuesday night — 12 of which were scored when Wiggins was his primary defender, per NBA Advanced Stats.The first game of any series is a feeling-out process, but Wiggins walked away from Wednesday’s film session motivated to “do even more” in Game 2 on Thursday.But the Warriors need Wiggins to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor.Coach Steve Kerr opted to go small near the midw...

Real or not, reported Kremlin drone attack unsettles Russia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

By Jim Heintz | Associated PressTALLINN, Estonia — As Russian officials tell it, two Ukrainian drones flew into the very heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness, reaching the Kremlin before they were shot down at the last minute.A cloud of questions hangs over the claim.Why did the Kremlin announcement come about 12 hours after the purported incident? Why did no reports of explosions emerge prior to the announcement on the messaging apps that remain full of chatter despite Russia’s crackdown on media and criticism of the war in Ukraine? Why didn’t videos of the purported attacks appear until after the announcement? Why haven’t the images been verified?A drone attack on the Kremlin would be the most severe penetration of Russian airspace since German teen Matthias Rust landed his little single-engine plane on the fringes of Red Square in 1987. Announcing the attack — or even faking it — risks Russia undermining its citizens’ trust in its frequent assertion...

$4,000 worth of koi fish missing from San Jose park

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

A school of roughly 50 koi fish worth $4,000 is missing from a San Jose public garden, city officials said Wednesday.The fish were located at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Kelley Park in the Little Saigon neighborhood. The garden symbolizes San Jose’s sister-city friendship with Okayama, Japan that started in 1965.“The City is heartbroken at the disappearance of these beautiful creatures,” a statement from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department said. “We will provide updates as we receive them.”Spokesperson Daniel Lazo said the fish were first discovered missing inside one of the garden’s isolation pods at 8 a.m. on April 29 by a Parks and Recreation worker. A $1,500 pump was also stolen.Koi fish have been stocked since 1966 in the garden, which is based on Korakuen Garden in Okayama. In 2009, more than 200 fish were wiped out by a virus.The koi fish are the second piece of property stolen from the city that has been connected to a s...

Mayor denounces wild Oakland sideshows after violence

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

(KRON) -- Botts' dots and a police cruisers were not nearly enough to stop rowdy and wild sideshows from happening in Oakland last weekend. On International Boulevard near 42nd Avenue in East Oakland, dozens of daredevils on dirt bikes popped wheelies and taunted officers who rolled a police cruiser into the middle of a sideshow. Two hot rods were also recorded on video (seen above) performing simultaneous donuts. One young man tumbled out of a spinning convertible but jumped back into the car moments later, undeterred. A man tumbles out of a car during a sideshow on International Boulevard on April 30, 2023. (Image courtesy Neena Joiner) Police officers were outnumbered, and left, while spectators celebrated.The owner of Oakland’s Feelmore Social Bar, Neena Joiner, had an unwanted front-row view of the sideshow and recorded it on video. Joiner had been trying to drive to her bar when her car was stuck in the chaotic spectacle. After 45 minutes, Joiner saw an opportunity -- a moment...

Ceremony honors fallen San Mateo County police officers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) – San Mateo County law enforcement gathered to pay their respects to the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty across the county since 1888.A rose was placed before a memorial display and the names of each of the fallen officers were read aloud. Some family members of those who have fallen were also in attendance. Oakland fire chief to retire, leaving city without another department head “For those family members present, we cannot imagine your pain. Know that you are never alone as we extend our hand to walk with you through the years of your grief,” said Foster City Police Chief Tracy Avelar.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The last San Mateo County officer to die in the line of duty was offi...

Atlanta medical facility shooting suspect captured

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Police say they have apprehended a man who allegedly opened fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman and injuring four others Wednesday.Authorities had swarmed the city’s bustling midtown neighborhood earlier in the day in search of the suspect, who fled after the shooting. Police said in a statement that the gunman, who they identified as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, was captured Wednesday evening. Authorities did not immediately release additional information about where Patterson was found.Authorities said Patterson stole a vehicle and drove away after shooting five women on the 11th floor of a Northside medical building shortly after noon. The facility is in a commercial area filled with office towers and high-rise apartments and news of the shooting prompted workers and lunchgoers to shelter in place for hours.Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said a 39-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. The ...

Padres rookie Sullivan hits 1st HR, has 4 RBIs in 7-1 win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Brett Sullivan hit his first home run and had his first four RBIs, and Juan Soto hit a three-run double to make up for a baserunning blunder that cost Xander Bogaerts a club-record on-base streak as the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 Wednesday to take two of three.Seth Lugo (3-2) pitched six strong innings for the Padres, who have won 7 of 10 heading into a home weekend series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It’ll be the teams’ first meeting since the Padres eliminated the 111-win Dodgers in four games in the NL Division Series to reach their first NL Championship Series in 24 years.The 29-year-old Sullivan, catching a day game after a night game, hit a two-run double down the right field line with one out in the second and then drove a two-run homer to right with two outs in the fourth. His double, off Luis Cessa (1-4), snapped the Padres’ 0-for-15 skid with runners in scoring position and brought in Jake Cronenworth a...

Muncy’s walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over Phillies

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games.Bryce Harper doubled to start a four-run third inning and reached base five times in his second game of the season for the Phillies, who lost their fourth straight.Los Angeles swept the three-game series, outscoring the defending NL champions 36-11 and reaching double digits in every game.Pinch-hitter Austin Barnes gave the Dodgers a 6-5 lead with a two-run single in the eighth, but Philadelphia tied it in the ninth. Harper singled, Nick Castellanos walked and Bryson Stott delivered an RBI single against Brusdar Graterol (1-1).Chris Taylor singled leading off the bottom half against former Dodgers reliever Craig Kimbrel (1-1) and stole second. Mookie Betts struck out before Freddie Freeman was walked intentionally. Will Smith drew a walk that loaded t...

The Hunt: Turkey says it’s killed the leader of ISIS. But where’s the evidence?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:10:18 GMT

In this episode of “The Hunt with WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green,” Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director of the Counter Extremism Project, said it’s not enough to say he’s dead. You need to present evidence. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Where's the evidence behind Turkey's claims they've killed the leader of ISIS? $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); SIGN UP TODAY for J.J. Green’s new national s...