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49ers see trio claimed off waivers before they can reach practice squad

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Three undrafted rookies who impressed in 49ers’ training camp and the preseason got claimed off waivers Wednesday, a day after they failed to make the Niners’ initial 53-man roster.Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison got acquired by the Carolina Panthers, and offensive linemen Keith Ismael and Ilm Manning were added to the Arizona Cardinals’ roster, according to NFL Media.The Cardinals rank third in the waiver-wire order, and the Panthers are ninth, by virtue of last season’s records.The 49ers were not awarded anyone off waivers; they have the third-lowest priority, behind the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.Typically, the 49ers compose their practice squad with players they’ve waived, which coach Kyle Shanahan alluded to Saturday: “Normally throughout a year, people go down and we like to bring people back that we know. We don’t like to just get random guys. So, if there’s people that have established r...

Here’s who will moderate the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

Fox News’ Stuart Varney and Dana Perino, as well as Univision’s Ilia Calderón, have been tapped to moderate the second Republican presidential debate, slated to be held in late September at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.The debate will be broadcast on Fox Business Network and Univision on Sept. 27 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. local time.The host of “Varney & Co.” on Fox Business, Varney has been with that network as an anchor since its inception in 2007. He provided analysis for Fox Business’ midterm election coverage in 2022.Perino co-anchored a pre-debate show for the first GOP presidential earlier this month, held in Milwaukee and hosted by Fox News. She is the co-anchor of Fox’s “America’s Newsroom” and is a co-host of “The Five.” Perino served as the White House press secretary during the George W. Bush administration.Calderón co-anchors Univision’s weekday evening newscast, “Noticiero Univision” and its primetime newsmagazine, “Aqui y Ahora.” She is the first...

After backlash, Feds cancel plan that risked limiting breast reconstruction options

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

Rachana Pradhan, Anna Werner, CBS News, Leigh Ann Winick and CBS News | (TNS) KFF Health NewsFederal regulators have abandoned a plan that physicians, patients, and advocacy groups for breast cancer patients feared would limit women’s options for reconstructive surgery.The controversy centered on how doctors are paid for a type of breast reconstruction known as DIEP flap, in which skin, fat, and blood vessels are harvested from a woman’s abdomen to create a new breast.Last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decided to eliminate a trio of medical billing codes for breast reconstructive surgery that enabled doctors to collect much more money for DIEP flap operations than for simpler types of breast reconstruction. Some plastic surgeons said the government’s move would limit access and make DIEP flaps available only to those who could afford to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket.Through its coding decisions, the federal government can influence the medic...

CBS sets hour-long tribute to Bob Barker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

Dan Clarendon | New York Daily NewsFive days after Bob Barker’s death at the age of 99, CBS will honor the longtime TV host, who graced television airwaves for five decades.CBS announced Tuesday that it will broadcast the one-hour special, “The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker,” on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET.The network said the special will feature priceless moments from Barker’s half-century on television, including his first and final episodes of “The Price Is Right,” his first time introducing the Plinko game, and his emotional announcement that the show’s soundstage had been renamed the Bob Barker Studio.Viewers will also see video montages of emotional “Price Is Right” contestants and funny mishaps from Barker’s tenure on the game show, CBS’s press release added.Plus, the special will feature a clip from CBS’ 2007 celebration of Barker’s career, in which the TV host’s “Happy Gilmore” co-star Adam Sandler paid homage to the star with a poem titled “Ode to Bob Barker...

Driver leads CHP on chase, crashes in East Bay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol arrested a driver following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash Wednesday morning in the East Bay.Around 8:50 a.m., CHP officers attempted to pull over a car on Highway 4 near Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg for a carpool violation. The driver refused to stop and led CHP on a car chase as they traveled onto Highway 24.Within 15 minutes of the police chase, the driver crashed and overturned their car near Pleasant Hill Road. The driver exited the overturned car and fled on foot from police. CHP was eventually able to place the driver into custody. The crash damaged five cars that were traveling on the freeway during the police chase.No injuries have been reported. This is developing news. Stick with us for updates.

What will weather be like for Beyoncé concert?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

(KRON) -- Bey is in the Bay Area as Beyoncé brings her "Renaissance World Tour" to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara Wednesday night. With some tickets going for close to $3,000, fans began lining up for the much-anticipated show in the early hours of the morning.Queen Bey has asked her fans to wear silver in celebration of Virgo season and merchandise will be available at different locations around the stadium. With doors set to open at 7 p.m. and the show scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m., one question fans are asking is, what will the weather in Santa Clara be like Wednesday night?With the Bay Area in the midst of a one-day heat spike that's led to Red Flag warnings in the North Bay, KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan says members of the "BeyHive" could be in for a hot one. What you need to know ahead of Beyoncé concert at Levi’s Stadium "For Beyoncé fans flocking to Santa Clara today expect warm temperatures throughout the day topping off at about 90 degrees," Grogan said.Beyond the wa...

Katie Porter makes campaign stop in SF Mission District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Katie Porter made a campaign stop in San Francisco's Mission District on Tuesday. Rep. Porter (D-Irvine) held a meet and greet with the San Francisco Latinx Democratic Club and visited several Latino-owned businesses.Porter made three stops during a visit to Mission Street Tuesday that lasted slightly more than an hour, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The Senate candidate spoke to business owners about some of the problems facing the city, including graffiti and homeless encampments in the area, the Chronicle reported.Porter, who along with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Bay Area Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) is one of the three leading Democrats running to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat. Feinstein (D-San Francisco), has announced she will not seek reelection at the end of her current term.

Put on the red lights! Sting ready to rock Wolf Trap

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

Listen to my 2019 interview with Sting on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Sting at Wolf Trap (Part 1) $(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); }); }); He’s won a whopping 17 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career of masterful music.This weekend, Sting will rock Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2.“It’s nice to be bac...

Messi en el partido del Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC: previa, a qué hora y cómo verlo en vivo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

(CNN Español) — El segundo partido del Lionel Messi por la MLS es este miércoles ante Nashville SC, rival al que ya enfrentó en la final de la Leagues Cup y con el que empató 1 a 1, aunque luego en los penales festejó el equipo del Inter Miami.Messi viene con una carga de partidos que llevó al director técnico Gerardo “Tata” Martino a dejarlo en el banco en el último encuentro ante New York Red Bulls, pero se espera que pueda jugar de entrada este miércoles. Su segunda presentación por la MLS será de local, en un DRV PNK Stadium con aforo completo, como ya es costumbre desde que el astro argentino arribó a la Florida, y con un deseo de festejar una victoria como local en la MLS después de 109 días. La última vez que ganó por MLS el equipo de Miami fue en mayo frente a New England Revolution, cuando vencieron al equipo de Massachusetts por 2 a 1.La realidad del equipo antes de la llegada de Messi era marcadamente mala. Tan solo cinco victorias en 22 partidos para su...

Sex abuse charges dismissed for ex-Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as judge rules 93-year-old is not fit for trial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:03 GMT

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Sex abuse charges dismissed for ex-Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as judge rules 93-year-old is not fit for trial.Source