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House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

By MATTHEW DALY (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change.The legislation would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, and ease permitting restrictions that delay pipelines, refineries and other projects. It would boost production of critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers, cellphones and other products.By a 225-204 vote, the House sent the measure to the Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called it “dead on arrival.” Biden has threatened to veto the bill, saying it would replace “pro-consumer policies” adopted in the landmark climate law approved last year “with a thinly veiled license to pollute.” The bill would roll back Democratic investments in clean energy and ”pad oil and...

Woman dead, man jailed after fatal shooting near Cherry Creek Reservoir

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

A woman is dead and a man is in jail Thursday morning following a fatal shooting in south metro Denver, Arapahoe County authorities said.The woman died at the scene of the shooting in the 52000 block of South Geneva Way — near the Cherry Creek Reservoir, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies said in a Twitter posting.A man who fled the scene later was caught near East Orchard Road and South Havana Street, deputies said.

Vail Police Department terminates officer, who faces charges of harassment following arrest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

Members of the Vail Police Department arrested officer Adam Bloom on Wednesday, charging Bloom with harassment of a local woman and terminating his job with the department.According to a local witness, Bloom was involved in an incident that occurred at Local Joe’s Pizza, a bar and restaurant in the Sandstone area of Vail, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Saturday. He had been with the department for less than a year.Bartender Lidia Whipple said Bloom arrived at the bar at about 1:15 a.m. with two friends on Saturday morning. Bloom was behaving erratically and letting it be known to all in the bar that he was an officer with Vail Police, Whipple said.Not long after arriving, “He tried to start a fight with one of our bar guests,” Whipple said.Read more at our partner, Vail Daily.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police activity prompts temporary secure status at 3 elementary schools in Greenwood Village Crime and Public Safety | A Denver police officer ...

Police activity prompts temporary secure status at 3 elementary schools in Greenwood Village

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

Cherry Creek School District officials temporarily implemented “secure perimeter” protocols at three elementary schools in Greenwood Village on Thursday morning due to police activity outside.High Plains Elementary, Cherry Creek Academy, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary schools had those protective protocols in place. It wasn’t immediately apparent to school officials why police were visible in the area in south metro Denver.“’Secure perimeters’ means they cannot have any students outside. And no one can come into the school buildings,” school district spokeswoman Lauren Snell said.“We don’t want anything with the police, the activity outside, to come into our schools.”The status was lifted at the three elementaries as of 9:14 a.m.

Mother of 3 fights for her life after police chase ends in crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

A mother of three is fighting for her life after a suspected DUI driver crashed into her car during a police pursuit in South Los Angeles last month.Yolanda Reyna, 43, remains in a coma after she was violently struck by Dashawn Sutton, 43, as he was fleeing police on Feb. 16, 2023.Yolanda was on her way to a concert when her vehicle was hit near Main Street and Florence Avenue, leaving her unconscious and fighting for her life. Man arrested following shootout with police, chase in South Los Angeles Her family is devastated as they remain by their mother’s side, hoping she will awake soon."I can never take her place but I am trying,” Julisa Mercado Reyna, the victim’s daughter, told KTLA.Julisa says she sits with her mother in the hospital every day while speaking to her and praying."I’m constantly just trying to stimulate her brain so she wakes up faster,” said Julisa. “It is heartbreaking. I want to hear my mom’s voice.”Yolanda Reyna in a family photo.Yolanda Reyna and her daught...

Is Brad Pitt saying goodbye to Los Angeles?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

Brad Pitt is possibly leaving Los Angeles. The actor has sold his mansion in the Hollywood Hills and is planning on moving up north to the coast of Carmel, TMZ reports. The "Babylon" actor reportedly sold his property for $39 million. He purchased it in 1994 for $1.7 million from "Elvira" star Cassandra Peterson. Over the years, Pitt grew the estate into a massive compound by acquiring lots near the land and filling it with a swimming pool, tennis court and skating rink, according to People. Pitt once shared the home with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie and their six children until the couple separated in 2016. He quietly put the house on the market in January for $40 million, according to People at the beginning of the year. Sources told the magazine that the two-time Oscar winner was looking to downsize. This comes after the movie star bought a $40 million Carmel castle known as the D.L. James house last year.

NL West Preview: A changing of the guard?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

The San Diego Padres sure don't feel like little brother anymore to the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers.Buoyed by a stunning victory against the 111-win Dodgers in the NL Division Series and owner Peter Seidler's fearless offseason spending, the Padres are poised to make a run at the NL West title as well as a World Series crown that has always been out of reach.The Padres will begin the most-anticipated season in their mostly sad-sack history with a lineup featuring Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado. On April 20, manager Bob Melvin will begin writing a fourth superstar into the lineup when Fernando Tatis Jr. is eligible to return from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.Shockingly, the Padres will have a bigger payroll than the Dodgers, who have won nine of the last 10 NL West titles. San Diego's projected payroll of $255 million will rank third behind only the New York Mets and Yankees.Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Cla...

The Latest Fashion Jewelry Trends in 2023, According to Etsy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

Etsy sellers seem to always know what’s chic to wear! Sometimes, they’re even the ones who make certain items — like jewelry — fashionable. In case you’re not updated with jewelry trends, most of them can be found on, of course, Etsy! And they’re a mixture of fun, cute, and bold.Here are some trendy accessories, according to Etsy.5 Jewelry Trends That Etsy Shoppers Think Are Cool1. Ear StackingTragus, industrial, and daith — these words may not have meant anything to many had they been mentioned several years ago. However, these days, many are now aware that these are types of ear piercings. But how does one stand out when so many are getting pierced in the same ear locations? Ear stacking! — aka your subtle yet sleek way to make a fashion statement.According to Etsy, the site had the word “earrings” searched for almost every second last year. Moreover, the site also saw a 16% increase in “ear stacking” keyword searches. But why wouldn’t one want to try ear stacking when Etsy seller...

Second Hand Clothing, Premium Price: How Gen Z Made Thrifting Cool — And Expensive

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

Thrifting is awesome. Nowadays, most of us are “woke” enough to understand that avidly supporting fast fashion is one we can do without — and, as much as possible, buying second hand clothing is the way to go. Unfortunately, when it comes to thrifting, there’s more to it than meets the eye — and it’s not always good.Find out what really goes on in the second hand apparel industry.Why Buying Second Hand Clothing Is CoolThe most well-known positive effect of buying second hand items is that it’s a sustainable solution. So far, there hasn’t been a large-scale study that disputes this — as there is data to prove how thrifting reduces carbon footprint. According to the World Resources Institute, producing a single — yep, as in just one! — cotton shirt takes 2,700 liters of water. Additionally, based on 2018 data from the Environmental Protection Agency, 17 million tons of textiles end up in landfills. Thrifting a single dress, however, reduces 21.4 pounds of carbon emissions (accord...

Amin Joseph: Facing Dark Nights of the Soul on Snowfall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:09 GMT

When John Singleton’s semi-autobiographical  FX Snowfall series first debuted, it was about some kids from the projects selling pot behind their elders’ backs from Stingray bikes in South Central Los Angeles. Now that the show is wrapping up, the family saga has exploded into a $72 million drug war fueled by the CIA that tells a tragic tale about how the crack epidemic destroyed a community. In the sixth and final season of the Snowfall saga, a civil war threatens to destroy the Saint family led by Franklin, played by Jamson Idris, his Aunt Louie (Angela Lewis) and her husband Jerome (Amin Joseph). Rage, regret, love and savage behavior come to a head with some devastating results for fans. Franklin is faced with losing everyone he loves, everything he’s built, and getting through it will mean out-maneuvering the KGB, the DEA and the CIA, as well as avoiding the LAPD’s corrupt C.R.A.S.H units. There will be some shockers and there will be dark nights of the soul, as every action has...