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Legendary Hoosiers coach Bob Knight dies at 83

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

Bob Knight, longtime head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball program, known for his collar tucked into a red sweater, his chair-tossing theatrics and three NCAA National Championships, has died. He was 83.A statement posted to Knight's website announced the legendary coach's passing, saying that he passed away at his home in Bloomington, Indiana surrounded by family. "We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored," the statement reads. "We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend."Knight was known for both his fiery personality, intense preparation and his use and popularization of the modern motion offense.Knight is one of the winningest coaches in NCAA Men's Basketball history, notching more than 900 career wins, 11 Big Ten regular season championships and three...

Crypto Prices: The Underappreciated Hero of the Meme World

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

The crypto world is a hilarious and serious space all at the same time. The serious bit is that everyone is always chasing the next big headline. Is Ethereum making waves again? Did another CEO just make a controversial tweet? What is Elon Musk supporting today? Beyond the “which coin is mooning” buzz or the “how I became a Dogecoin millionaire” sagas is another overlooked, somewhat hilarious relationship. We are talking about the intricate dance between crypto prices and memes. Surprised? You should be!As the digital currency world keeps us on our toes, it is not just the financial charts that react to every market twist and turn. Dive deeper, and you will find a flourishing meme culture bursting at the seams with every price fluctuation. And the more you observe, the clearer it becomes: memes might not just mirror crypto trends. In some ways, crypto and memes are two sides of the same digital coin, each reflecting and amplifying the other’s quirks, joys, an...

Innovative Tallow Skincare Company Announces the Launch of New Products

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

Summary: Tami Taddo, Founder of Taddo’s Tallow, is announcing the launch of her natural deodorant and whipped tallow following the recent rebranding of the company. Tami Taddo, Founder of Taddo’s Tallow, is announcing the launch of her natural deodorant and whipped tallow following the recent rebranding of the company.According to Tami, Taddo’s Tallow aims to bring a renewed understanding and appreciation of tallow products, which are often overlooked as a ‘hippie product’. The products she has developed by hand and through rigorous research to find natural ingredients can be found on her website and at the local markets she sells at. Tami founded her company following battles with skin cancer and eczema, which led her to seek alternative methods to treat her skin.When she couldn’t find any solutions for her eczema a friend recommended tallow products as an alternative to name-brand products which can contain potentially harmful chemicals and substances. Tami hand-makes all of her o...

Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Collision on Crosby Lynchburg Road [Harris County, TX]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

Male Cyclist Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Barrett RoadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (November 1, 2023) – One man died Sunday night in a hit-and-run bicycle crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road on October 29th. The incident occurred around 11:05 p.m., at the 12800 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road near Barrett Road.Per reports, a dark-colored truck or van struck a northbound male bicyclist from the rear.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene. Police have not yet released his name or place of residency.The surrounding road was shut down during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, the suspect has not ben found. No further details were made available about the deadly crash on Crosby Lynchburg Road. Once available, more information will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult tim...

Foreign nationals, some wounded Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

By Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffrey and Lee Keath | Associated PressRAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” in heavy fighting with militants, the military said Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza after more than three weeks under siege.The first people to leave Gaza — other than four hostages released by Hamas and another rescued by Israeli forces — crossed into Egypt, escaping the territory’s growing misery as bombings drive hundreds of thousands from their homes, and food, water and fuel run low.The U.S. State Department said some American citizens were among those who left, without giving specifics. It said it expected more Americans and other foreign nationals to get out of Gaza in coming days. Talks were reportedly ongoing among Egypt, Israel and Qatar, which has been mediating with Hamas.Heavy airstrikes demolished apartment buildings for the ...

Bob Knight dies at 83; coaching legend led Indiana to 3 NCAA men’s basketball titles

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

By Michael Marot | Associated PressBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83.Knight’s family made the announcement on social media on Wednesday night.“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family,” the statement said. “We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”Knight was among the winningest coaches in the sport, finishing his career with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech. He also coached the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1984.The Hall of Famer cared little what others thought...

One dead following Halloween shooting in Bay Point

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

BAY POINT – A person was shot and killed Halloween night in Bay Point’s Shore Acres neighborhood, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland police ID city’s 99th homicide victim of 2023 Crime and Public Safety | DA Pamela Price seeks removal of ‘overly zealous’ lawyer from San Leandro officer’s manslaughter case Crime and Public Safety | After split trial verdict, Oakland man gets 11 years, 8 months in 2019 fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man seeks release in murder of trick-or-treater on Halloween 2007 Crime and Public Safety | Body stuffed in suitcase discovered in Lake Merritt by volunteer cleanup crew Gunshots were reported around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Island View Drive, according to Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jimmy Lee. Muir Station deputies arrived to find a person suffering from gunshot wounds.Depu...

Hazmat team called to Antioch Hobby Lobby

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

(KRON) -- Contra Costa County Fire's hazmat team is at the scene of a Hobby Lobby in Antioch on Wednesday afternoon, Con Fire said. The store is located at 5849 Lone Tree Way. There is no more information available as to the nature of the incident. Video from the scene shows a large group of firefighters outside the building. Multiple people were on stretchers and put into ambulances. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Boarded-up San Jose home shown in realtor's viral video sold for $780K

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

(KRON) -- The median home price in San Jose is currently about $1.3 million, according to Redfin and Zillow. The high price point is no surprise for a big Bay Area city. Have you ever wondered what kind of home you can get for well below the median price? (Spoiler, it's not great.) Robin Williams’ former mansion in Bay Area on sale for $25M One home near downtown San Jose is on the market for well below the million-dollar mark. A property on 771 N 16th St. was on the market for $715,000. However, the house needs some work -- to say the least. Realtor Jessica Vergano posted a video on Instagram (view above) touring the 1,080-square-foot home. A spider "so large it should be paying rent" was seen in the home, along with a "super creepy basement," Vergano said in the video. The clip shows the windows of the home are boarded up.The video has gone viral since being posted in September. The Instagram post has over 7,500 likes and hundreds of comments. The house has two bedrooms and one ...

Two dead in wrong-way Halloween night crash in Salinas

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:02:56 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were killed when a wrong-way driver struck another car head-on in Salinas on Halloween night, California Highway Patrol said. A third person in one of the cars was hospitalized with what CHP described as moderate injuries. CHP said that "for reasons under investigation," a maroon Chrysler began driving eastbound in the westbound lane of Blanco Road before colliding with a Honda at Hitchcock Road. The crash happened at approximately 11:52 p.m., CHP said. 1 killed in Bay Point Halloween shooting The drivers of both cars were killed. A passenger in the Honda was hospitalized. The driver of the Honda was identified as a 21-year-old man from Salinas. The driver of the Chrysler was a 30-year-old man from Marina, CA. Police are investigating whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the crash. The names of the drivers will be publicly identified once next-of-kin is notified. Blanco Road was closed in both directions for three hours after the crash.