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Politics aside: Lukoil continues to be the most visited network of gas stations in Bulgaria - research

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

Lukoil continues to be the most visited network of gas stations in Bulgaria, according to the research conducted by ESTAT agency, surpassing OMV, Shell and others. Over the past 6 months, more than 2/3 of drivers have refueled at Lukoil gas stations. The consumption remains virtually unchanged compared to research results in January 2022.In recognition ranking in 2023, rose to fourth place: almost all (95%) full-age citizens of the country have heard about this brand. Top-3 foreign companies are Kaufland, Lidl and Billa – the large FMCG-retailers.It is important to note that in 2023 Lukoil has strengthened its leadership positions over its direct competitors and even managed to overtake mobile operators in terms of recognition.Despite the current political situation, Bulgarian consumer sentiment has remained essentially unchanged and has had virtually no impact towards their preferences.The Lukoil brand is the first to be mentioned by almost 11% of the population, and another 38% re...

'The nightmare before Halloween': Torrance mall already decorated for Christmas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

Someone at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance may have forgotten it's mid-September.A Reddit user captured a photo of a decorated Christmas tree at least 15 feet tall and lit garland in the shopping center on Sept. 14. For the record, that's 102 days before Christmas, 70 days before Thanksgiving and 47 days before Halloween.U/CocoLoco1, who posted the pic to the r/LosAngeles subreddit, dubbed the premature celebration "insanity," adding "My wife and I were aghast." That notion that was echoed by dozens of commenters."This is the nightmare before Halloween," wrote u/tryAngularFish."Even for Halloween decorations this is too early," added u/ImStuckInYourToilet.However, u/JackInTheBell may have captured popular sentiment most succinctly with a reference to the smash-and-grab robberies, fights and flash mob robberies of recent months."Was expecting another story about a shoplifting mob," they wrote. "This is worse…"

Video: TSA agents accused of stealing from passengers at Miami International Airport 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

A pair of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have been accused of stealing money from passengers at Miami International Airport after video emerged of the two appearing to rummage through luggage at a security checkpoint. Video shows Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams picking through bags on a conveyor belt on June 29 as passengers take their electronic devices out of their bags, take off their shoes and remove their belts.  Distraction thefts targeting unsuspecting SoCal shoppers In the beginning of the released video, Williams is seen discreetly rummaging through a pocket of a passenger’s backpack and calmly pocket what he stole as he stepped away to assist others going through the checkpoint. A short time later, Gonzalez is also seen sneakily picking through a backpack and eventually places what he stole – presumably money – into his pants pocket. Both men were taken into custody on July 6. Full video of the alleged thefts can be seen at the v...

From Nick Cave to Men at Work — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

From Nick Cave to Men at Work: The 174th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from ATTLAS, hip-hop from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, R&B from Lionel Richie, “folktronica” with Beth Orton, classic rock from Toto and the Beatles, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Beth Orton (Eliot Lee Hazel)From Nick Cave to Men at WorkAlso this week:Print star Beth Orton told us that, “I’ve always sat comfortably in my skin. I suppose I see myself essentially as a folk singer. Or as someone who loves songwriting. So I suppose in terms of genre, it’s hard for me to talk about it. I think in a way it’s more about my adventure in life. My experience has been that, when I first started making music, it was the club culture that took me on, weirdly. That was who I was kinda hanging out with and that’s how I ended up maki...

San Mateo: Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman at gunpoint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

SAN MATEO — A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual assault, making criminal threats and firearm crimes, after he allegedly extorted a woman for sexual acts, according to San Mateo police.Police arrested Daly City resident Rodrigo Soto Palacios in San Francisco on Thursday, following an investigation lasting about two days. The victim informed police of her allegations against Soto on Tuesday.The victim, who has known Soto Palacios for more than a year, told police that he threatened to post nude photos of her online.The victim met with him Aug. 28 in San Mateo at his request. Upon meeting, Soto Palacios brandished a gun and forced the victim to perform sexual acts, while also threatening her family and demanding money, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Case against notorious California priest could be 1st in new wave of sexual abuse trials Crime and Public Safety | 4 years after approval for release, search to fi...

Don’t look now, but Joshua Redman’s jazz career is evolving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

There’s an early moment on Joshua Redman’s new album “where are we” that seems to open up a quietly astonishing landscape where the Berkeley saxophonist has never ventured before.The release is his first collaboration with a vocalist — captivating newcomer Gabrielle Cavassa — and his debut album on his new label, the storied Blue Note Records. If the lack of capitals in the concept album’s title feels like a feint at modesty, the project’s scope speaks to Redman’s ambition. Formatted like a double LP, “where we are” takes an emotional X-ray of the nation via an expansive reimagining of the American Songbook, city by city.The song that first seizes the imagination is a mashup of “Going to Chicago Blues,” the swaggering Count Basie staple for vocalist and co-writer Jimmy Rushing and (decades later) Joe Williams, with an interpolated motif from Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago.” The album features a superlative cast with pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, drummer Brian Blade...

Frustration grows over recent power outages in Crockett

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

CROCKETT, Calif. (KRON) -- There is growing frustration in the City of Crockett after several power outages occurred within the past week. Residents and business owners have been losing power since Saturday, Sept. 9.Some businesses had to close their doors on Thursday due to another outage. "These businesses, we're trying to keep our doors open, but if you can't have your power on, if I can't process credit cards, nobody's coming down," said Sugar City Pet Supply owner Lisa Forry. 1 dead in stabbing near San Jose State, person of interest in custody Forry says the power outages have also caused panic within the community. "One of my friend's son needs a ventilator. She was out of town when she got the alert. She had to rush home," Forry said. "Last night, there were people in the senior citizen home stuck in the elevator."PG&E says the power outages are likely linked to equipment that is designed to go dark and prevent wildfires. Nearly 1,900 people have been impacted over the...

Magnitude 2.5 earthquake strikes east of Rohnert Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A preliminary 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Glen Allen, east of Rohnert Park, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 8:35 a.m. near the Jack London Historic Site. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time.

Shaquille Leonard’s return from injury gives the Colts’ defense a jolt of energy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard woke up Monday morning, he was overjoyed.Sure, he had the expected soreness from playing his first full game since early November.He just didn’t need any additional medical treatments or trainers or doctors to examine his bruised body or experience a trip back to the injury report. Instead, what the postgame wake-up call proved to the three-time All-Pro was that he could finally play football his way — again.“It was a good sore,” Leonard said. “It (the game) was most definitely satisfying, just after everything I’ve been through to be able to get back out there again, play the game I love. It definitely was satisfying to go back out there and compete with the guys.”Critics questioned whether Leonard could ever fully recover from two injury-plagued seasons and the excruciating pain in his left leg. In his darker moments, perhaps even Leonard may admit he also questioned whether he’d ever reemer...

17-year-old boy charged in shooting of teen girl outside Prince George’s Co. high school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:49 GMT

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl, who was struck by gunfire trying to break up a fight outside of DuVal High School in Lanham on Monday.Update: PGPD’s Homicide Unit arrested a juvenile male for Jayda’s murder. Details will be released later today at a news conference. Approx time 12:30 pm. https://t.co/U6LzyHH2PX— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) September 15, 2023In a news release, police said the teen is charged as an adult in the shooting of Jayda Medrano-Moore, 16. However, authorities did not name him. He is charged with first- and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault and a firearms charge. He is being held without bond.Officials are holding a news conference Friday afternoon on the arrest.Medrano-Moore, of Greenbelt, was walking on Palamar Drive in Lanham after leaving DuVal High School about 3:45 p.m. Monday when a fight broke out between two groups who had been involved in what police called an ̶...