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Angels fire manager Phil Nevin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Phil Nevin will not return as the Los Angeles Angels' manager next season.The Angels announced Monday that they have declined their option on Nevin's contract for 2024. Los Angeles will have its fourth manager in six years since the departure of Mike Scioscia, who held the job for 19 years.Nevin went 119-149 in his first major league managerial job while both of his teams missed the playoffs. He was promoted to the Angels’ top job in June 2022 when Joe Maddon was fired in the middle of a 14-game losing streak.Nevin, who had only joined Maddon’s staff as his third base coach in November 2021, became the first Orange County native to manage the Angels.As a former elite infielder who still carries himself like a ballplayer, Nevin appeared to be well-liked by his players. But the Angels didn’t win for him, finishing 46-60 after he took over in 2022 and going 73-89 this season for the franchise’s eighth straight losing record.The Angels were promising this season at times, and their 65-6...

Bridging the Gap: How Generative AI Startups Like Native AI Are Revolutionizing Customer Feedback

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Does it ever feel like brands aren’t really paying attention to what people are saying online? A staggering 95% of new products entering the market fail. And there’s a good reason for it.The digital boom, fueled by social media and e-commerce, has flooded the market with a vast amount of customer feedback from countless sources. Customers are sharing their thoughts, opinions, and preferences openly online, creating a treasure trove of data. However, businesses simply don’t have the ability to digest it all. Traditional market research is too time-intensive and costly to keep up with competition.Generative AI has already revolutionized many industries, such as healthcare and finance. In the medical field, doctors are now able to simulate almost any medical scenario to predict outcomes with remarkable accuracy. This technology is a game-changer, and now, brands and market research firms are starting to leverage this same principle to simulate real people based on real customer feedbac...

Single Review: 14-year-old L.A. singer Edie Yvonne shares infectious new track ‘Queen Bee’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Much buzz has been generated around Edie Yvonne, all due to the 14-year-old’s incredibly assured take on indie-pop music. 14-year-old singer/songwriter Edie Yvonne has shared her latest single, ‘Queen Bee,’ as she continues to offer one of the freshest takes on indie-pop that we’ve heard in a long time.The singer, based in Los Angeles, has generated a lot of buzz this year by dropping a new single each month, including recent releases ‘On Your Mind, ‘In The Rain,’ and ‘Stain.’ With each drop, fans and critics have praised Edie’s confident songwriting approach, her ultra-slick production, her swaggering vocals, and how her work forms part of a coherent visual and audio aesthetic.As well as singing, Edie is also an actress, and she’s starred in several short films, including Chloe Sevigny’s Kitty, Lola Girl Got A Gun, and At Ease.Edie’s acting work has helped her combine the visual alongside the musical when refining her art. She is working on “a short film about mean girls and their ...

Film Director Eva Vik Creates Bulgari’s Newest Campaign starring Cailee Spaeny

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

In the world of high-end fragrance advertising, Bulgari has once again set a new standard with its latest campaign for Omnia titled Reveal Your Light, featuring the scents Crystalline, Amethyste, and Coral. Behind the lens, director Eva Vik, known for her artistic vision and previous work with the luxury fashion house, has orchestrated a visual narrative against the captivating backdrop of Lisbon.Vik’s journey in crafting this campaign involved a collaborative effort with the actress Cailee Spaeny, who was recently recognized with the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role of Priscilla Presley in the 2023 biographical drama Priscilla, directed by Sophia Coppola. Together, Vik and Spaeny sought to capture the essence of Bulgari’s luxurious fragrances through sophistication and allure in their creative interpretation of Omnia.In the campaign titled Reveal Your Light, Vik guided Spaeny as the director while she exuded confidence and authenticity on screen. R...

OPHORA Water Combines Nature’s Two Greatest Nutrients: Oxygen and Water

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

In the health and wellness domain, there exists a true gem born in the idyllic coastal city of Santa Barbara, California. OPHORA Water, with its groundbreaking hyper-oxygenated technology, has emerged as a beacon of clean and healthy hydration, especially when consumers are increasingly concerned about the high levels of toxins and pollutants in general tap water and sometimes even in some bottled water. Ophora Water’s method of oxygenating and purifying water is revolutionary.  Ophora Water uses a unique method while purifying water. To get rid of contaminants, germs, and viruses, the water is put through a thorough filtration process that includes micro and nano filters. The water is subsequently treated with ozone and UV radiation to remove impurities. Lastly, minerals and electrolytes are added to give the water a smooth, cool flavor. Not only are there minerals in Ophora Water, but they’re vital minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium that are necessary for ...

The Fentanyl Crisis in California: A Comprehensive Look at the Epidemic and Community Efforts to Combat It

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

IntroductionThe opioid epidemic, particularly the surge in fentanyl-related deaths, has become a pressing concern not just in the United States but globally. In California, the situation is especially dire. The state has witnessed a staggering 121% increase in opioid-related deaths between 2019 and 2021, with fentanyl, an extremely potent synthetic opioid, being the primary culprit.The Fentanyl ThreatFentanyl’s potency is unparalleled. It’s 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. A minuscule amount can be lethal. The drug’s danger isn’t limited to those battling addiction. Counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl have flooded the market, posing a significant risk to unsuspecting individuals, including teenagers. The challenge is that it’s nearly impossible to determine if a drug contains fentanyl just by looking at it. This has led to a push for the wider distribution of fentanyl test strips in California, which ...

Missing girl, 9, found safe, suspect in custody in New York

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

By Michelle Watson, Artemis Moshtaghian and Lauren Mascarenhas | CNNCharlotte Sena, the 9-year-old girl who went missing while on a camping trip at a New York state park two days ago, has been found safe and a suspect has been detained, authorities said Monday evening.Police didn’t give specifics about where Charlotte was found, nor any additional details about the suspect.“Charlotte Sena has been located and in good health,” New York State Police said in a news release Monday. “A suspect is in custody. This is still an active investigation.”Charlotte, who was camping in Moreau Lake State Park with her family, went on a bike ride with close friends around dinner time and the girl never returned, officials said.Police on Monday canceled an Amber Alert that had been issued Sunday morning.When she disappeared, Charlotte was wearing an orange tie-dyed Pokémon shirt, dark blue pants, black Crocs and a gray bike helmet, according to a description provided by state police.The number of peo...

Draymond Green is ready to join forces with his oldest enemy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green did not like Chris Paul, Green has openly admitted.At Warriors media day on Monday, Green spent nearly six minutes explaining why the mutual hate they developed as rivals can only help them as teammates.“If you’ve ever watched Chris compete, he’s kind of an asshole,” Green said. “He may say the same thing about me, and that’s OK.”There’s a reason the visual of Paul suited up in Golden State colors has become a pinch-me moment in Warriors land. He has always been the marquee Warriors villain, popping up as the bad guy in every title run spanning from his Los Angeles Clippers days of the early 2010s to the Houston Rockets rivalry to his recent seasons with Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.Paul’s sarcastic laugh at coach Steve Kerr caught on camera in 2018 has become a viral meme while Curry and Green’s behind-the-scenes mockery of Paul kicking them off a practice court in Houston is well-...

Kaiser workers set for massive strike with picketers around the Bay Area: What to know

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Kaiser Permanente is warning patients of potential disruptions to medical care ahead of a massive three-day strike planned to start Wednesday morning if a new contract deal can’t be reached with its workforce.A coalition of unions is planning picket lines for 6 a.m. outside more than a dozen Bay Area medical centers, including Kaiser’s major facilities in San Jose and Oakland, in a bid to obtain higher wages and more job protections. Some 23,000 Bay Area Kaiser workers are ready to stop work.The labor action by 75,000 Kaiser workers across the country comes amid a surge in strikes in the U.S. A months-long strike by Hollywood writers ended late last month after a deal between their union and movie and TV producers. Film and TV actors remain on strike against Hollywood studios. In mid-September, thousands of unionized auto workers went on strike over wages at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler-owned Stellantis. Southern California hotel workers have been striking on and of...

49ers’ goal was to get off to a fast start — mission accomplished with Dallas up next

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:48:59 GMT

Let the good times roll.That’s life on the San Francisco 49ers with the season nearly a quarter over. Winning means fun, and the 49ers are loving life with their first 4-0 record since 2019 and the fifth time in franchise history after a 35-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday what is taking place is a carryover from last season, when the 49ers won their last 10 regular season games and two playoff games before coming to a crashing halt against Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game.But the big difference is there has been no waiting around to get into gear. The 49ers hit the ground running, as well as passing and on defense.“I think through our experiences we came in a little bit more ready to go to tell you the truth,” Shanahan said in his weekly conference call with local writers. “They know how last year ended and have been very excited to get this year started and you could kind of feel it ri...