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Broad daylight, middle of the road: Video shows brazen big rig burglary in Chino

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Two people were arrested after authorities said they broke into a big rig while it was stopped in traffic in a brazen and apparently bungled burglary caught on video.

The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday. The car in front of the rig stops noticeably short of the intersection and remains stationary even after the light changes.

As the suspects appear to approach the back of the semi, the truck driver can be seen getting out and running to confront them. According to the truck driver, the suspects severed the lock on his trailer around this time. Shortly after, the vehicle in front of the rig drives away.

As the driver moves toward the vehicle behind the rig—a van—a person can be seen fleeing the scene on foot. The van then speeds away.

Officers later pulled the van over on an on-ramp to the 60 Freeway and arrested two suspects, identified as residents of Los Angeles and Cudahy. No other information about those arrested, or others who may have been involved, was immediately available.

The truck driver had called police to report that the suspects had cut the trailer lock and stolen computer equipment, according to a statement posted on social media by the Chino Police Department.

“During a search of the vehicle, officers located burglary tools and recovered the stolen property, valued at approximately $7,000, which was returned to the company,” the police department wrote.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-24/video-shows-brazenbig-rig-burglary-on-chino-street

Bakersfield man arrested on suspicion of murdering alleged domestic violence victim

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A Bakersfield man was arrested this month on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend, who died nearly a week after she arrived at a local hospital with severe injuries, police said. Officers were called to Adventist Health Bakersfield at 10: 50 p. m. Feb. 7 by medical professionals after a woman arrived with injuries that appeared to be the result of physical abuse, according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release. The 23-year-old patient suffered “scrapes and bruises, marks consistent with being tied up, possible cigarette burns and broken bones, and ‘obvious deformity,’ ” a local NBC affiliate reported, citing a court filing by police. The woman, identified later as Crystal Marie Falcon, died from her injuries on Feb. 13, police said. Bakersfield resident Brandon Grimaldo, 29, was charged the same day with deliberate and premeditated murder, causing great bodily injury and aggravated mayhem, according to a criminal complaint. Grimaldo allegedly told police that Falcon slipped in the shower, the TV station reported.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-23/bakersfield-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-domestic-violence-victim

Greater Boston town issues guidance after bobcat sighting

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Animal control officers in a Greater Boston town instructed its residents on safe wildlife practices after a bobcat sighting was reported. Dedham Animal Control received a report of a bobcat walking near Deerpath Road and Route 109 last week, animal control officers wrote on Facebook. The animal control team said that bobcat sightings are not unheard of, as Dedham and its neighboring cities and towns have a “known bobcat population.” “We’ve had a few documented bobcat sightings over the last several years, much like this week’s sighting-a bobcat, minding its own business, simply passing through a property,” said Dedham Animal Control. Most residents don’t see many bobcats because the animal is “naturally elusive” and has adapted to avoid humans. However, bobcats do take advantage of the food and shelter that people create, said local officials. Animal control officers said that, like coyotes, raccoons, foxes, and skunks, it is also bobcat mating season, which means bobcats will be active and more likely to be seen walking around. The town provided some simple safety practices to avoid confrontation with wildlife: Embrace a healthy human-wildlife coexistence Maintain seasonal and year-round awareness Eliminate outdoor food sources Seal off crawl spaces and egresses under decks, porches, and sheds ahead of the winter season and make sure not to trap any animals underneath Cap chimneys Use leashes and closely supervise pets when they are outside. Refrain from directly feeding or approaching wildlife. The town’s animal control said those who see sick, injured, or aggressive animals should report them to animal control.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/02/22/greater-boston-town-issues-guidance-after-bobcat-sighting/

5 possible trade targets for Patriots outside of Maxx Crosby, A.J. Brown

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Several players at positions of need for the Patriots are rumored to be trade candidates in the coming weeks. Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby is the top prize on the NFL trade market this offseason, and Eagles wide receiver A. J. Brown has been linked to the Patriots for quite some time. But they aren’t the only notable players who might get traded this offseason. Several other players at positions of need for the Patriots are rumored to be trade candidates in the coming weeks. There seems to be a handful of wide receivers, in particular, who could hit the trade market due to a variety of reasons. Of course, the Patriots could add in free agency as they have roughly $40 million in cap space, or they could swing a deal for one of the top two trade candidates this offseason. But if the Patriots opt to address some of their key needs on the trade market, here are five other players that would make sense for them to consider. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Colts Pittman might be the odd man out in Indianapolis between his massive salary cap number ($29 million) and the team’s potential pursuit to keep wide receiver Alec Pierce. However, Pittman is still a quality player. The 28-year-old wide receiver logged 80 receptions for 784 yards and seven touchdowns this past season. While Pittman’s receiving yards were the fewest since his rookie season in 2020, he logged at least 800 receiving yards in each of the previous four seasons with some pretty bad-to-mediocre quarterback play. He’s had a pair of 1, 000-yard seasons as well, logging 109 catches for 1, 152 yards in 2023. Pittman has played on the outside for most of his career, but he’s also played a fair number of snaps in the slot, too. Roughly one-third of his snaps came in the slot last season, and he’s graded out as an OK run blocker in his career. So, he could be a reasonable candidate to replace Stefon Diggs if the Patriots move on from the veteran this offseason. If the Patriots were to make a deal for Pittman, they might have to extend him or rework his contract. Any team that trades for him this offseason would be on the hook for a $24 million cap hit in 2026, which is still a pretty big number. DJ Moore, WR, Bears Similar to Pittman, Moore is being rumored as a possible trade candidate because the Bears have to rearrange some of their assets. Moore, who’ll turn 29 in April, had a productive year in 2025, even if it was statistically the worst year of his eight-year career. He logged 50 receptions for 682 yards and six touchdowns as the Bears’ offense took a much more balanced approach on offense. Before last season, Moore recorded at least 90 receptions and over 900 receiving yards in each of the previous two seasons. Also like Pittman, Moore has largely played on the outside in his career, but has played a fair number of snaps in the slot and been a decent run blocker. Still, he’s been best utilized as a deep threat over the years, logging 16 touchdown grabs on deep throws (20-plus air yards) over the last four seasons. And just like Pittman, trading for Moore would also likely require some contract adjustment. Whoever trades for Moore this offseason would take on a $24. 5 million cap hit, which might be a bit too rich for any team. Walker Little, OL, Jaguars It’s obvious that the Patriots could improve their offensive line this offseason. Unfortunately for them, there aren’t many standout veteran offensive linemen who become available for trade or in free agency. Little would be an intriguing addition, though. The 26-year-old has mostly played at left tackle in his career, but he struggled this past season as he allowed nine sacks and 45 pressures in 14 games this past season, per Pro Football Focus. However, Little battled a hamstring injury as he had the worst season of his five-year career. While Little has largely played left tackle, he also has experience at guard and right tackle. He hasn’t allowed a sack in the five games he’s played at guard in his career, showing he can at least handle playing on the interior of the offensive line. So, if Will Campbell is the Patriots’ left tackle moving forward, Little could slot in at left guard. Whoever trades for Little this season would be on the hook for $12 million. That isn’t an outrageous number, and he’s under contract through the end of the 2027 season. Uchenna Nwosu, EDGE, Seahawks It’s rare to see a productive player on the defending Super Bowl champion appear on a list like this. But the Seahawks have a handful of key players set to hit free agency this offseason, and Nwosu would seem to be a logical trade candidate considering his age (29) and cap hit ($20. 7 million). So, Nwosu would be a strong target for the Patriots if they were to lose K’Lavon Chaisson in free agency this offseason. Nwosu had seven sacks this past season, logging 46 pressures, per PFF. While he didn’t have a sack in the postseason, Nwosu had nine pressures in the postseason, including four in the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots. He also had the pick-six that essentially sealed Seattle’s win. Nwosu dealt with multiple injuries in the 2023 and 2024 seasons that forced him to play just 12 games over those two years. However, he’s clearly been productive when healthy as he had 9. 5 sacks in 17 games for the Seahawks in 2022. Any team that trades for Nwosu this offseason would take on a $11. 5 million cap hit. That’s certainly a reasonable number for a player of his caliber, but he’s also entering the final year of his current deal. That means he’ll probably want a new contract this offseason, regardless of whether he gets traded. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars Thomas is arguably the top player on this list. He certainly has the highest upside as he’s only 23 and already has a 1, 000-yard season to his name. But there’s also a reason why Thomas is on this list. He had an underwhelming Year 2, logging 48 catches for 707 yards and just two touchdowns. Some questioned if he’s a fit in head coach Liam Coen’s offense, as the team still had a strong year. Others wondered if Thomas didn’t try as hard as he should’ve this past year, with multiple plays showing the wide receiver appearing to give a less than stellar effort on some routes. There’s still clearly some talent in Thomas, though. He had 1, 282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, proving to be a big-play threat on the outside. He’d certainly add an element to the Patriots’ offense that they currently lack with his ability to make big plays consistently. Considering Thomas is just two years removed from being a first-round pick, it wouldn’t be a shock if the Jaguars asked for similar value back in a trade. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently floated the idea of the Bills trading wide receiver Keon Coleman and their 2026 first-round pick for Thomas and a fifth-round pick. So, that might be what the Patriots have to give up in order to hand Drake Maye a star wide receiver.
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/02/21/patriots-nfl-trade-rumors-candidates-targets/

Democratic governors quick to pounce on Trump after Supreme Court ruling

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Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado were at the White House on Friday after President Trump initially excluded them from a bipartisan governors meeting. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has more.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/democratic-governors-quick-pounce-trump-after-supreme-court-ruling/

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

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CAIRO (AP) Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast. Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. First day of Ramadan expected around Feb. 18-19 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day of Ramadan is expected to be on or around Feb. 18 or 19. The actual start date may vary among countries and Muslim communities due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent had been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the beginning of the month. This year, the start of Ramadan is expected around the same time as Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage. Muslims see various meanings and lessons in observing the fast. It’s regarded as an act of worship to attain piety and one of submission to God. The devout see benefits, including practicing self-restraint, cultivating gratitude and empathizing with people who are poor and hungry. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink not even a sip of water is allowed from dawn to sunset, before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. Muslims typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time to religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Muslim holy book. Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan. Among other ways of giving, many seek to provide iftar for those in need, distributing Ramadan boxes filled with pantry staples, handing out warm meals alongside such things as dates and juice or helping hold free communal meals. Muslims eat a predawn meal, called “suhoor,” to hydrate and nurture their bodies ahead of the daily fast. Exemptions from fasting There are certain exemptions, such as for those who are unable to because of illness or travel. Those unable to fast due to being temporarily ill or traveling need to make up for the missed days of fasting later. Cultural and social traditions associated with Ramadan Muslims are ethnically and racially diverse and not all Ramadan traditions are rooted in religion. Some customs may transcend borders, while others can differ across cultures. Many social rituals center on gathering and socializing after the daily fast. Some Muslims decorate their homes, put out Ramadan-themed tableware and centerpieces or throng to markets and Ramadan bazaars. In Egypt, Ramadan is typically a festive time. Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children’s hands and adorn homes. Ramadan songs may be played to welcome the month. Ramadan’s soundscape in Egypt has traditionally included the predawn banging on drums by a “mesaharati” who roams neighborhoods, calling out to the faithful, sometimes by name, to wake them up for the suhoor meal. New TV shows and communal meals A lineup of new television series is another social fixture of the month in some countries, and advertisers compete for viewers’ attention. In various regions, some Muslims worry that the month is getting commercialized, and say an emphasis on decorations, TV shows, outings or lavish iftar banquets can detract from Ramadan’s religious essence. Others say that a balance can be struck and that, in moderation, such rituals are part of the month’s festive spirit. In Indonesia, Ramadan rituals vary across regions, reflecting the diversity of cultures. In deeply conservative Aceh province, animals are slaughtered during Meugang festivities, the meat cooked and shared with family, friends, poor people and orphans. Hundreds of residents in Tangerang, a city outside the capital, Jakarta, flock to the Cisadane River to wash their hair with rice straw shampoo and welcome the fasting month with a symbolic spiritual cleansing. Across the island of Sumatra, after evening prayers, many boys and girls parade through the streets, carrying torches and playing Islamic songs. In the United States, where Muslims make up a racially and ethnically diverse minority, gathering at mosques and Islamic centers when possible for iftar meals and prayers provides many Muslim families with a sense of community. Some Muslims also organize or attend interfaith iftar meals. ___ Associated Press writer Niniek Karmini in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.
https://abc7.com/post/look-ramadan-how-muslims-observe-holy-month/18622386/

U.S. military strike on Iran could happen as soon as Saturday, officials say

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A potential military strike on Iran could happen as soon as Saturday, according to top national security officials. President Trump has been putting military pressure on Iran to work out a nuclear deal by sending U. S. warships and fighter jets to the region. Ed O’Keefe reports.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-military-strike-iran-could-happen-as-soon-as-saturday-officials-say/

Nvidia Expands India Partnerships Amid $1 Billion National AI Initiative Focused On Sovereign Models, Startup Funding And Research

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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) is expanding its footprint in India through government, academic and venture capital partnerships aligned with the country’s $1 billion AI push. IndiaAI Mission Targets Sovereign AI And Compute Expansion On Tuesday, Nvidia detailed collaborations supporting the IndiaAI Mission, a national program investing more than $1 billion to boost computing capacity, develop sovereign datasets and build frontier AI models and applications. Nvidia is working with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, a statutory body that fosters research and development, to accelerate AI research in science and engineering. Under the partnership, select institutions will receive complimentary access to Nvidia AI Enterprise software and technical mentorship through Nvidia’s AI Technology Center, along with bootcamps and hackathons aimed at expanding research capabilities. Venture Capital Alliances To Back Indian AI Startups The Jensen Huang-led company is also collaborating with leading venture firms, including Peak XV Partners and Accel India, to identify and support high-potential AI startups. More than 4, 000 Indian startups are already part of Nvidia’s Inception program. Nvidia Expands Global Footprint While Doubling Down On US The move follows reports last month that Taiwan’s government approved Nvidia’s plan to invest NT$3. 3 billion ($105 million) in a new headquarters on the island. At the same time, the Donald Trump administration is urging Nvidia to focus on U. S.-based manufacturing and domestic priorities. President Trump has repeatedly stressed the importance of bringing chip production back to the U. S. for both national security and job growth. Jensen Huang Cancelled Last Minute Huang canceled his planned appearance at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit at the last minute. On Tuesday, during a press briefing, when asked why Huang canceled his trip, Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director for South Asia at Nvidia, explained that the CEO had been traveling for three consecutive weeks and had fallen ill. “He’s under the weather,” Dhupar said, adding that they are thrilled to have Jay Puri, executive vice president of Worldwide Field Operations, to lead the delegation in India. Price Action: Nvidia shares were up 1. 201% during Tuesday’s regular session. It gained another 0. 52% in after hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro. Nvidia shows a strong long-term price trend but is trending downward in the short and medium term, coupled with a low value ranking, according to Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo by Robert Way via Shutterstock.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/02/50676471/nvidia-expands-india-partnerships-amid-1-billion-national-ai-initiative-focused-on-sovereign-models-?utm_content=taxonomy_rss

DuSable African American Museum celebrates 65th anniversary

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CHICAGO (WLS) — Monday is the DuSable African American Museum’s 65th anniversary. As the oldest African American museum in the country, they don’t want to stop at 65 years. And the key to keeping Black history alive is getting young people through the door. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Whether it’s the first slice of celebratory cake or busing a new group in, the message is clear: It’s time for the next generation to continue the legacy. “It was valuable for me to learn it, you know, and it gives you a sense of who you are,” museum visitor Allfred Anderson said. Anderson took his 9-year-old granddaughter, Faith Bayliss, to the museum’s 65th anniversary. It was her first time there. But for him, it’s been a piece of the journey. “My dad took me to the museum when it was in the house of Dr. Burroughs,” Anderson said. Sixty five years ago, the museum was founded in the house of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs. It was then known as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art, before being rebranded in 1968, and today becoming a place that rivals museums across the country. “In 1961, there wasn’t a place for African Americans to go see themselves in a positive light,” said Dilla Thomas, DuSable Museum brand ambassador. “The purpose of this institution is to show us that we’ve always had everything that we needed.” The new “Paris in Black” exhibit is just the latest installation doing just that, in the hopes it will reinspire families to support its mission. “We are in a time where people are not really excited about Black history, and I think that having our 65th birthday on Presidents Day just speaks volumes as to the strength and the support and the magnitude of the museum,” Wendy Williams said. And if the museum isn’t quite enough to remind young Black kids of that strength, Bayliss has some advice. “Listen to the song by James Brown, ‘I’m Black and I’m Proud,'” Bayliss said. The “Paris in Black” exhibit is open for at least another 18 months.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/dusable-african-american-museum-celebrates-65th-anniversary-presidents-day-2026-chicago/18609548/

Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

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NEW ORLEANS — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful. Spectators sometimes pile dozens around their necks, but many are trashed or left on the ground. A few years ago after heavy flooding, the city found more than 46 tons of them clogging its storm drains. The beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable. That is why it was a radical step when the Krewe of Freret made the decision last year to ban plastic beads from their parade. “Our riders loved it because the spectators don’t value this anymore,” Freret co-founder Greg Rhoades said. “It’s become so prolific that they dodge out of the way when they see cheap plastic beads coming at them.” This year, beads are back, but not the cheap plastic ones. Freret is one of three krewes throwing biodegradable beads developed at Louisiana State University. The “PlantMe Beads” are 3D-printed from a starch-based, commercially available material called polylactic acid, or PLA, graduate student Alexis Strain said. The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds. That is because the necklaces can actually be planted, and the okra attracts bacteria that help them decompose. Kristi Trail, executive director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy, said plastic beads are a twofold problem. First, they clog the storm drains, leading to flooding. Then those that aren’t caught in the drains are washed directly into Lake Pontchartrain, where they can harm marine life. The group is currently preparing to study microplastics in the lake. The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses. Trail said there is no good data right now to say if those efforts are having an impact, but the group recently got a grant that should help them answer the question in the future. “Beads are obviously a problem, but we generate about 2. 5 million pounds of trash from Mardi Gras,” Trail said. Strain works in the lab of Professor Naohiro Kato, an associate professor of biology at LSU. He first got the idea to develop biodegradable beads in 2013 after talking to people concerned about the celebration’s environmental impact. As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities. The first iteration of the lab’s biodegradable beads came in 2018, when they produced beads made from a bioplastic derived from microalgae. However, production costs were too high for the algae-based beads to offer a practical alternative to petroleum-based beads. Then Strain started experimenting with 3D printing, and the PlantMe Bead was born. For the 2026 Carnival season, LSU students have produced 3, 000 PlantMe Bead necklaces that they are giving to three krewes in exchange for feedback on the design and on how well they are received by spectators. One funny thing, Kato said, is that people have told him they love how unique the PlantMe Beads are and want to keep them. “So wait a minute, if you want to keep it, the petroleum-plastic Mardi Gras bead is the best, because this won’t last,” he said. The lab is still working on ideas for a more sustainable Mardi Gras. Strain is experimenting with a different 3D printer material that biodegrades quickly without needing to be planted. Kato is talking with local schools about turning Mardi Gras bead-making into a community project. He envisions students 3D printing necklaces while learning about bioplastics and plant biology. Ultimately, however, Kato said, the goal should not be to replace one plastic bead with a less harmful one. He hopes Mardi Gras embraces the idea of less waste. Rhoades said Freret is moving in the same direction. “In 2025, we were the first krewe major parading organization to say, ‘No more. No more cheap beads. Let’s throw things that people value, that people appreciate, that can be used year-round,’ Rhoades said. One of the most coveted items they throw is baseball hats with the Freret logo. He sees people wearing the hats around the city, and he says other krewes have noticed. “I really believe that we, and other krewes, are able to inspire your larger krewes,” he said. “They want people to like their stuff. They want people take their stuff home, and use it, and talk about it, and post it on social media, and say, ‘Look what I just caught!’ ” ___ Loller reported from Nashville, Tennessee.
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/biodegradable-mardi-gras-beads-make-carnival-season-sustainable-130195385