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'The Goonies,' 'Back to the Future' and more VHS tapes selling for big bucks online

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

Those VHS tapes collecting dust at home could be worth some major cash.Vintage collectors are reportedly paying a premium for certain classic movies. Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ hits No. 1 on the charts The New York Post says there’s been a rise in demand for vintage VHS on eBay.Of course, there are certain caveats.The tape must either be new or in pristine condition.Right now on the auction site, a graded 10 copy of the 1989 hit “Back to the Future” is currently listed for $14,080. *NSYNC in a ‘Better Place’ with new song for ‘Trolls Band Together’ A 2002 limited edition VHS of “E.T.” is being sold for about $39,000. The tape is brand new and celebrates the film's 20th anniversary."The Goonies" VHS is selling for $125,000 on eBay. Photo: eBay.A first print VHS of "The Goonies" is being sold for a whopping $125,000.

Drew Barrymore accepts responsibility for talk show return in tearful video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

Drew Barrymore posted a video message to social media following the backlash she received after announcing the return of her daytime talk show amid the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood.Barrymore posted the over four-minute video to Instagram on Friday morning."I wanted to own a decision so that it wasn't a P.R. protected situation and I would take first responsibility for my actions," she explained. "I know there's nothing I can do to make this okay for those that it's not okay with. I fully accept that. I fully understand that."The actress said there are "so many reasons" that made the situation "complex.""My intentions have never been in a place to upset or hurt anyone. It's not who I am," she said as her eyes welled with tears. "I've been through so many ups and downs in my life and this is one of them."Her voice then began to break as she deeply apologized to writers and unions.She appeared to be lost for words when she explained that she wanted to accept full responsibil...

Troy Taylor had no idea he was scheduling his Stanford home debut when Sacramento State agreed to face Cardinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

If Stanford coach Troy Taylor doesn’t want to face his former team in his first home game with the Cardinal, he has only himself to blame.A few years ago, when he was the head coach at Sacramento State, Taylor was presented with a few potential opponents for the 2023 season by his athletic director, Mark Orr.“I was like, ‘Yeah, we’ll play Stanford,’” Taylor said. “They’re right up the street. Let’s go do it.”Taylor would go 30-8 in four years at Sacramento State, including the program’s first-ever FCS playoff win. In that same period, Stanford went 14-28 and didn’t make a bowl appearance. So Taylor, a former Cal quarterback and Utah offensive coordinator, was selected to lead the Stanford program after David Shaw resigned after last season.After opening the season at Hawaii and USC, the home debut of the Taylor era at Stanford kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Stanford Stadium.Sacramento State is now coached by Andy Thompson, who was Taylor’s defensive coordinator, and most of thei...

Cisco, other tech companies chop Bay Area jobs in fresh layoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems has revealed plans to chop hundreds more Bay Area jobs in a disquieting suggestion that the region’s tech layoffs have yet to run their course.The tech titan reported that it plans to jettison 350 jobs on or around Oct. 16, affecting workers in San Jose and Milpitas, according to official filings with the state Employment Development Department.Cisco has decided to lay off 227 workers in San Jose and another 123 employees in Milpitas, the EDD filings show.Related ArticlesEconomy | Bay Area jobs slowdown becomes pronounced Economy | California adds jobs in August Economy | Economist is ‘very optimistic’ about Bay Area’s fiscal future — if these challenges can be met Economy | Antioch extends $30,000 incentives to attract new police hires Economy | Wages are finally rising faster than inflation, but why don’t we feel it? All told, Cisco has cut s...

Mailbag: Future schedules for the Four Corners schools, Pac-12 bylaws, MW dissolution, WSU ratings and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline.Please note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.Some of the departing Pac-12 schools have games scheduled against teams that will soon be conference opponents. Will the newly-created openings for non-conference dates be filled by matchups against former Pac-12 teams? Are certain teams likely to avoid each other in the future? — @DOUGINTUCSONI’m not sure Cal is eager to schedule UCLA anytime soon, and relations in the Pacific Northwest are a bit rocky. But generally speaking, the Hotline hasn’t detected a level of animosity that would preclude Pac-12 football programs from scheduling home-and-home series with each other.As we see it, three issues will govern non-conference strategy:— The impact on College Football Playoff access, which won’t be clear until the select...

49ers at Rams: 5 keys to winning once again at SoFi Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

INGLEWOOD – SoFi Stadium once again will turn into a raging, red cauldron on Sunday, reflecting the jersey color that 49ers’ players and their vast fan club will don in an annual pilgrimage to “Levi’s South.”“We have the best traveling fan base overall,” defensive end Nick Bosa said. “Pittsburgh was impressive. And I think we’ll take over L.A.”After opening the season with a 30-7 win in Pittsburgh before a large legion of 49ers Faithful, the 49ers look to win on the Rams’ field for the fifth straight season. That streak is minimized, of course, by the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game defeat two seasons ago, no matter how many red-clad 49ers fans were strewn in the bipartisan crowd.These aren’t the same Rams as that 2021 team that went on to win the Super Bowl. Only six starters remain in place, and although quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive mainstay Aaron Donald are among them, the 49ers do not see their opponent as second-string no-names.“I know it’s like, ‘Hey, th...

Apple iPhone 15 Pro deliveries slip to October in sign of demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

By Mark Gurman | BloombergApple Inc.’s new iPhone 15 Pro quickly saw initial delivery times slip well into November as the new flagship device went on sale for pre-orders on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the most-expensive models.Four iPhone 15 models became available for pre-order on Friday in several countries. The high-end Pro Max model, which starts at $1,199, saw its first deliveries slip from Sept. 22 to as late as mid-November in the US after pre-orders began at 5 a.m. in California. Orders for the blue and block iPhone Pro Max models saw delays as late as Oct. 16, while the natural and white models were delayed to Nov. 13. Delays affected all storage capacities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.China is also seeing shipment delays to November for all iPhone 15 Pro Max models, while the UK is showing seven- to eight-week delays for some versions of the device. Canada is showing six- to seven-week wait times and India is showing delays as high as eight weeks for a more limited s...

Stanford Crossing features new homes from top builders in Lathrop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

Experience comfort and convenience at its finest in the master-planned community of Stanford Crossing in Lathrop, California. Nestled between the San Joaquin River and Interstate 5, this charming neighborhood features newly built, attainable homes from the region’s top builders including D.R. Horton, KB Home, Richmond American Homes, Taylor Morrison and Tri Pointe Homes. Blending exceptional design with modern innovation with prices starting from the mid-$500,000s and over 20 plans to choose from, families will be able to find the perfect home to fit their needs.The view of the Stanford Crossing master-planned community and the Generations Center, which offers a variety of community-focused amenities. The proximity to the river affords residents the opportunity to walk or bike along the river’s edge, taking in the scenic vistas at every turn. The abundance of trails, adventure-inspired parks and recreational areas — including pickleball and basketball courts — allows the whole ...

Fire at Balboa High School in SF under control

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

(KRON) -- There was a one-alarm fire at Balboa High School Friday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The school is located at 1000 Cayuga Avenue. The fire is now under control and has been contained to a bathroom located on the fourth floor, SFFD said. Video from the Citizen app video shows both police and fire crews at the scene. Students are also seen lined up outside along the sidewalk. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.

UAW Temporarily Loses Twitter Verification as Union Strikes Against Big Three

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:44 GMT

Update: September 15, 2023, 2:33 p.m. ETThis article was updated to include information about a Twitter policy to temporarily remove checkmarks from verified accounts that change their profile pictures. Twitter offered only an auto-response to The Intercept’s request for comment ahead of publication. The article was previously updated to note that Twitter restored UAW’s Twitter verification after publication. After members of the United Auto Workers walked off the job at midnight, Twitter stripped the union of its account verification without notice, according to a UAW official. The account, as of publication time, lacked verification — but its blue check was restored shortly after the story began circulating widely. Twitter’s verification policy temporarily removes verification from accounts that change profile pictures, which the UAW did in conjunction with the walkout.A UAW official told The Intercept that the union’s account, which they paid for, was verified until Friday ...