Kris Jenner's Sister, Karen Houghton, Dead at 65

This Day in History: Prince Dies (Sun., April 21)

This Day in History: , Prince Dies. April 21, 2016. The iconic musician, 57, was found dead at his estate, Paisley Park, in Minnesota. Prince had overdosed on fentanyl. His death was ruled accidental. Over the span of four decades, Prince transcended genre and created more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros. Prince often played all of the instruments on the album himself. He was charismatic and electrifying on stage. His 1984 album 'Purple Rain' sold 13 million copies. It was number one on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks. He won seven Grammy awards. His final album was released in 2015, just months before his death. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com

Carl Erskine, 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, Dead at 97

Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97. NBC reports that the baseball legend died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana. He was one of the last surviving members of the celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers. He was one of the last surviving members of the celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers. Between 1948 and 1959, Erskine and the Dodgers took home five National League pennants. Between 1948 and 1959, Erskine and the Dodgers took home five National League pennants. The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00. Erskine's best season came in 1953 when he led the National League with a record of 20-6. In 1954, Erskine had another All-Star season, winning 18 games. Out of his five World Series appearances, the Dodgers beat the Yankees in 1955 to win their only championship. Out of his five World Series appearances, the Dodgers beat the Yankees in 1955 to win their only championship. With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team. With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team. In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's board of directors awarded Erskine with the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award. In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's board of directors awarded Erskine with the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award. For millions of fans, he was a baseball hero. For his family and thousands of Special Olympians, Carl was someone who always believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC. His legacy is one of deep compassion and encouragement of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC

OJ Simpson Dead at 76

OJ Simpson , Dead at 76. The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. . His family took to X on April 10 to share the news of his death. . On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X. Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million. At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned for armed robbery and other felonies. . He served a nine-year sentence.

Chance Perdomo, Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ Dead at 27

Chance Perdomo, , Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ , Dead at 27. A representative for Perdomo confirmed his death, CNN reports. . On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN. His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN. No other individuals were involved in the motorcycle accident, CNN reports. . Perdomo was best known for his roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V.'. In 2019, he was nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA award for his work in 'Killed by My Debt.'. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement about Perdomo's death. The entire 'Gen V' family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. , Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement. The producers of 'Gen V' also spoke highly of Perdomo. . We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. , Producers of 'Gen V,' via X. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

Google Fires More Staffers Following Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israel Deal

Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. A group representing the fired workers said the total number of staff terminated for protesting is now over 50. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . Last week, workers held sit-in protests at Google's offices in both New York and Sunnyvale, California. The protests were organized by the group No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers were fired following the initial sit-in. . According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired "over 20" more workers, “including non-participating bystanders during last week’s protests.”. Google’s aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. Google has disputed the group's claims, stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment was terminated was personally and definitively involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”

How Did '4/20' Become a Holiday for Weed?

How Did '4/20' Become a Holiday for Weed?. One common theory is that it stems from a California criminal code for those who distribute the drug. According to CNN, California's 420 code is actually for obstructing entry on public land. The state's medical marijuana program was created from a bill with the number 420. Oaksterdam Cannabis Museum's Chris Conrad says "4/20" started as a code in Marin County, California, at San Rafael High School. In the 1970s, a group called "The Waldos" would get together at 4:20 PM to smoke pot. The time of the day was convenient as it was right after school ended with no parental supervision just yet. "4/20" became a code word that allowed them to notify each other in front of unsuspecting parents. From there, the phrase likely spread across the country

U.S News: Restaurant at end of historic Southern California pier catches fire | Watch | Oneindia

A significant fire erupted at a deserted restaurant located at the terminus of the Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by the Oceanside Fire Department. The pier, an iconic structure stretching nearly 2,000 feet, has stood since its construction in 1888, serving as a central attraction in the coastal community of Southern California, just a stone's throw from Camp Pendleton. In a social media post on Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department urged citizens to avoid the area surrounding the pier, emphasising their active engagement in combating the blaze. #USNews #RestaurantFire #HistoricPier #SouthernCalifornia #CaliforniaFire #SanDiego #Watch #SouthCarolinaPier #FireIncident #Emergency ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~