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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Cycling Is a Hot Mess and Needs a Turnaround Plan
Welcome to the Business of Sports newsletter, where this week we look at how bike maker Bianchi plans to make money, what the co-owner of Santini — the maker of the Tour de France's famed yellow jersey — thinks about the cycling industry, and reveal the latest on the cycling super league. We also chat with Aaron Kless, the Chief Executive Officer of Andalusian Credit Partners about how not to get trapped by the vanity play. Also, given we go on and on about how easy it is to lose money in football, here's a story about a bunch of American firefighters and prison officers look set to make a profit from their English investment in Ipswich FC.
9 News
15-07-2025
- Health
- 9 News
Sleep apnea detection comes to Apple Watch for Australians
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Your smartwatch is getting smarter with Apple today enabling sleep apnea notifications as part of their Sleep Tracking feature on compatible Apple Watches. Approved by Australia's health regulator the TGA, the Apple Watch is able to monitor disturbances during the night to give notifications to the wearer of a potential sleep apnea diagnosis. Sleep apnea is a huge health problem that can lead to high blood pressure, fatigue, type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart attacks and even a shortened lifespan, and, as Dr Matt Bianchi, research scientist at Apple told 9News, most people who have it simply do not know. Your smartwatch is getting smarter with Apple today enabling sleep apnea notifications. (Apple) "We're talking about a billion people worldwide with this condition, but 80 per cent of those individuals don't have a diagnosis currently, they are not aware they have it," he said. Critically, Bianchi explains, sleep apnea can be treated. "This is a treatable disorder, so the chance for us at that scale worldwide to chip away at that 80 per cent undiagnosed problem is the motivating factor for us." There are already products on the market that can detect sleep apnea, like the Withings Sleep Analyser which lays under the mattress and detects movement and sound, while other smart watches like the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 will also feature sleep apnea detection when available. The Apple Watch is the first smartwatch on the market in Australia with this feature. It works by detecting movement. In fact, as Bianchi told 9News, your watch is able to feel every breath you take. "The accelerometer sensor on the Apple Watch is a motion detector, but is very, very sensitive, even those small motions of breathing that you make while you sleep can be seen at the wrist by the accelerometer and that's how we detect interruptions in breathing at the watch." Sleep apnea detection will be available on the most recent models of Apple Watch, the Series 9 and 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and is available today through a software update. Apple Technology Sleep World health CONTACT US
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who is Kenneth Bianchi? Dreaded Hillside Strangler, 74, denied parole for the 8th time
Kenneth Bianchi, one of the two men behind the horrific 'Hillside Strangler' killings, has once again been denied parole. The decision came this week, meaning Bianchi will stay locked up in a California prison, where he's been serving a life sentence since 1983. Kenneth Bianchi was part of a killing spree that gripped Los Angeles in the late 1970s(@WillSutton78/ X) This is the eighth time he han been refused parole. His first denial came in 1985, and another in 2010. Who is Kenneth Bianchi? Now 74, Bianchi was part of a killing spree that gripped Los Angeles in the late 1970s. Over four months from late 1977 to early 1978, ten women were abducted and murdered. Bianchi later admitted to killing two more women in Washington. He committed those last murders on his own. Bianchi didn't act alone in most of the Los Angeles cases. He carried out the crimes with his cousin, Angelo Buono Jr. The victims were girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 28. They were strangled and left along remote hillsides around the city. That's how the killers got the name 'Hillside Stranglers.' Police arrested Bianchi in Washington state in January 1979. Buono wasn't caught until that October. To avoid a harsher sentence, Bianchi agreed to testify against his cousin. That deal gave him the chance to seek parole one day. Both men were given life sentences, however Buono died in prison in 2002. Also Read: Idaho murders: Who is Murphy? Here's what happened to Kaylee Goncalves' dog after she was killed Kenneth Bianchi held in a prison in Washington state At one point, Bianchi changed his name to Anthony D'Amato, something he did about two years ago. He's currently held in a prison in Washington state. Authorities say Bianchi and Buono posed as police officers to get their victims to cooperate. They would find young women waiting at bus stops or walking near their apartments, flash fake badges, and then take them away. Also Read: Idaho murders: Who were Ethan, Xana, Kaylee and Madison? Remembering the victims Murders caused panic across Los Angeles Once they had them, the cousins would rape, torture, and strangle them before dumping their bodies in remote areas. The murders caused panic across Los Angeles. Women were afraid to go out at night. Police worked for months to figure out who was behind the killings. Bianchi's plea deal was the only thing that kept him from getting the death penalty. His cooperation helped prosecutors convict Buono. But despite the deal, parole has never been granted. Families of the victims have continued to speak out each time Bianchi goes before the board. And each time, the result has been the same: he stays behind bars.
Los Angeles Times
11-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Convicted ‘Hillside Strangler' serial killer gets denied parole; will be eligible in a decade
Kenneth A. Bianchi, one of the two men convicted in the so-called 'Hillside Strangler' serial murders that terrorized Los Angeles in the 1970s, lost his most recent bid for parole Thursday after 46 years behind bars. The California Board of Parole Hearings decided to deny Bianchi's parole after hearing testimony from several victims and opposition from prosecutors. The panel determined that he should be eligible for parole again in 10 years, officials said. Behind bars, Bianchi, now 74, changed his name to Anthony D'Amato two years ago, Bianchi has been behind bars, most recently in Washington state, since 1979 when he and his cousin and crime partner, Angelo Buono Jr., were apprehended in connection with 12 murders of women in Los Angeles and Washington state. The two men impersonated police officers to lure in their victims from nearby locales — an bus bench in Eagle Rock, the Tamarind Terrace apartments in Hollywood — before raping, torturing and murdering them, then discarded their bodies on hillsides around the city. Bianchi cut a plea bargain that held out the possibility of parole, and he agreed to testify against Buono. Bianchi pleaded guilty to the five California killings and one count of conspiracy to commit murder, kidnap and rape in October 1979. He later pleaded guilty to the two Washington killings. He is serving his sentences for all the killings at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary in southeastern Washington state but is entitled to California parole hearings. Buono, a Glendale upholsterer, was convicted after a two-year trial of nine of the Hillside Strangler killings in late 1983. Buono was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He died in a California prison in 2002. In January 1979, Bellingham police detectives in Washington state arrested Bianchi as the prime suspect in the strangulation murders of two Western Washington University students, Karen L. Mandic and Diane A. Wilder. He would admit to those killings and then reveal his involvement in multiple murders in L.A. Despite his plea and confession, Bianchi has insisted in appeals over the years on his innocence. Bianchi alleged his confession and guilty pleas were coerced by 'hypnotic manipulation' and that the facts of his confession did not match the physical evidence.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Princess Diana to Diogo Jota: Celebrities who died in accidental tragedies
From famous personalities to sports stars, the world has mourned many celebrities lost in tragic accidents. Princess Diana 's fatal car crash in 1997 shocked the globe, symbolizing the dark side of fame, and the recent untimely death of footballer Diogo Jota in an accident stunned fans and the sports world alike. These prominent figures touched the lives of millions before their lives were abruptly cut short. Here, we take a moment to look back and remember these individuals - not just for how they died, but for the legacies they left behind. Princess Diana of Wales (1997) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 지금, 유니세프 팀 팔찌 유니세프 지금 기부하기 Undo One of the most shocking and heartbreaking losses of the late 90s was the death of Princess Diana of Wales. The beloved mother of Prince William and Prince Harry died in a tragic car accident in Paris in August 1997 at just 36 years old. Diana was traveling with her close friend Dodi Fayed when their Mercedes crashed at high speed in an underground tunnel near the Pont de l'Alma. The sudden and violent nature of the crash stunned the world, sparking a global mourning. Payne Stewart (1999) Live Events The death of Stewart in 1999 remains one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in golf history. Just months after capturing his second US Open title and weeks after helping Team USA win the Ryder Cup, Stewart's life was cut short in a tragic plane crash on October 25. The three-time major winner was heading to Houston from Florida for the Tour Championship when the aircraft he was aboard lost cabin pressure and ultimately crashed. Paul Walker (2013) Paul Walker, the famous American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast and Furious franchise, died tragically on November 30, 2013, at the age of 40. Walker was leaving a charity event for Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the organization he founded, when the fatal accident occurred. He was a passenger in a red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT driven by his friend and business partner, Roger Rodas. The car crashed and burst into flames, killing both men. Jules Bianchi (2015) Bianchi, a rising star in Formula One, died at the age of 25 after succumbing to injuries sustained in a horrific crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. During the rain-soaked race at Suzuka, Bianchi's Marussia lost control under yellow-flag conditions and collided with a crane. He suffered severe head trauma and was placed in a coma, remaining unconscious for nine months. Bianchi was later transferred to a hospital near his family's home in Nice, France, where he passed away in July 2015. His death was the first F1 fatality from a race incident since Brazilian Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna's death in 1994. Emiliano Sala (Argentina, 2019) One of the most heartbreaking aviation tragedies in modern football was the death of Argentine striker Emiliano Sala. Just 28 years old, Sala had recently signed with Premier League club Cardiff City when the light aircraft carrying him from France to Wales crashed into the English Channel on January 21, 2019. A massive search effort followed, and the wreckage was discovered weeks later with Sala's body recovered from the seabed. Antonio Reyes (Spain, 2019) Former Arsenal and Sevilla winger José Antonio Reyes tragically died in a high-speed car crash on June 1, 2019, in his hometown of Utrera, Spain. Reports revealed that Reyes' Mercedes was traveling at an estimated 147mph before veering off the road and bursting into flames. The 35-year-old was accompanied by two cousins - one of whom also lost his life in the crash, while the other was critically injured. Reyes, known for his flair and pace, had a successful career across top European clubs and remained a beloved figure in Spanish football. Kobe Bryant (2020) In January 2020, basketball legend Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The group was en route to a youth basketball tournament when the aircraft crashed in foggy conditions, killing all on board. The devastating loss of Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and global sports icon, along with his young daughter, sent shockwaves around the world. Andrew Symonds (2022) Legendary Australian cricketer Symonds tragically died in May 2022 following a single-car crash in Queensland. The 46-year-old former all-rounder was alone in his vehicle when it veered off the road and rolled down an embankment. The cause of the accident remained unclear. Symonds' sudden death shocked the cricketing world and came just months after the losses of fellow Australian greats Rod Marsh and Shane Warne in March of the same year. Known for his explosive batting, athletic fielding, and larger-than-life personality, Symonds was a key figure in Australia's golden era. Diogo Jota (2025) The football world was shaken by the tragic death of Liverpool's star player Jota, who was involved in a fatal car accident alongside his brother André, also a professional footballer. The incident occurred in the province of Zamora, where their vehicle reportedly veered off the road and burst into flames. Early reports suggest that a tyre blowout may have caused the crash. The sudden and devastating nature of the accident left fans and teammates in mourning.
