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Colorado Republicans all-night filibuster sought to stall gun reform, safe drug-use site bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

More than 16 hours after they entered the House chamber, Colorado lawmakers advanced two controversial bills regulating guns and drug use in the early morning hours Friday tay, ending a marathon session of often emotional debate about how to best save lives amid dueling public health crises.House Republicans had pledged to fight the Democrat-backed bills, one of which would enact a minimum three-day waiting period for buying a gun, and the other would allow local governments to open safe-use drug sites. They made good on those threats Thursday: Debate on the gun measure began at 1:30 p.m. and ended at 2:30 the next morning. Republicans rejected a deal to end debate in exchange for a modest amendment as midnight approached, and Democrats shot down more than a dozen Republican attempts to change the gun bill.Ultimately, the gun measure passed with the slight change that Republicans had rejected hours before, which will delay when the bill — should it be signed into law — b...

The Future of Bitcoin, CBDCs, NFTs, and GameFi: Insights from OKX's Product Marketing Manager

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

CoinReporter interviewed Matthew Osofisan, OKX's Product Marketing Manager, on the Future of Bitcoin, CBDCs, NFTs, and GameFi and Why to Be Cautious About Regulations."What do you think is the long-term outlook for Bitcoin, and do you think Bitcoin can become a global reserve currency?I think it's a great question. You're in the right place, asking the right people. I fundamentally believe in the technology that supports Bitcoin as a store of reserve. We're starting to see a lot more adoption across the world, and as you think about where the next wave of Bitcoin adoption will come from, it will start to come from larger governments, it will start to come from more and more central banks. And I do believe that over time we will see Bitcoin becoming a sort of certified store of value overall. So the potential in the future is almost limitless, and that's why we believe in the technology that supports it and believes in the future for Bitcoin as well.Do you think regulation can stifle...

Exposing Magomed Gadzhiev: a Russian oligarch who support the war in Ukraine and evades sanctions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

In light of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, there has been a significant increase in global attention towards the activities of Russian oligarchs who have been providing financial support to the war effort. One such oligarch who has been the subject of recent investigative journalism is Magomed Gadzhiev.Despite being the target of multiple sanctions by Western countries for his alleged role in supporting the war in Ukraine, Gadzhiev has managed to continue his luxurious lifestyle, with properties in both France and Miami. The question now arises, are the EU and the US prepared to overlook the actions of Russian oligarchs like Gadzhiev, who not only support the ongoing conflict but also evade the sanctions placed upon them?It is crucial to consider the larger implications of such actions, as they could potentially harm diplomatic relations between nations and raise questions about the effectiveness of global sanctions in preventing illicit financial activities. Addit...

Woman arrested after newborn baby found in gas station trash can in Fullerton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

A 25-year-old woman is facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse after a newborn baby was found in a gas station trash can in Fullerton on Thursday, police said.Fullerton Police responded to a Chevron gas station on the 900 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue around 3:30 p.m. A store clerk discovered the abandoned infant inside a restroom trash bin, officers said.Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby found inside gas station trashcan in Fullerton on March 9, 2023. (OC Hawk)Newborn baby fo...

Newsom declares state of emergency as new storm hits California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

A new atmospheric river brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to California on Friday, raising the threat of flooding and disrupting travel.Flood advisories or warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for areas around the San Francisco Bay, the central coast and the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Southern California saw generally lighter rain.The atmospheric river, known as a “Pineapple Express” because it brought warm subtropical moisture across the Pacific from near Hawaii, was melting lower parts of the huge snowpack built in California's mountains by nine atmospheric rivers early in the winter and later storms fueled by a blast of arctic air. Southern California hit with more rain; NWS warns of possible flooding The snowpack at high elevations is so massive it was expected to be able to absorb the rain, but snowmelt was expected at elevations below 4,000 feet (1,219 meters), forecasters said. As the storm approached, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared sta...

This AirTag-like tracker fits in your wallet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

For all of the privacy concerns surrounding Apple's AirTags, they have turned out to be quite useful. People are using them to keep track of everything from pets to luggage.They've been out for over a year and a half now... which means if you have some, the batteries might need replacing.First, open the Find My App on iPhone and look for a low battery symbol.To replace it, pick up the AirTag, and with the Apple logo facing you, press and twist.The device takes a CR 2032 battery, those with bitter coatings might not work. (Bitter coatings make the batteries less appealing to kids who might put them in their mouth - the coating tastes so bad they are more likely to spit it out immediately.)Once you’ve replaced the battery, twist the back on again.If you hear a confirmation beep, that means you did it right.For a similar device that’s half the price, check out Walmart's onn Item Locator.I picked one up at Walmart for about $15 dollars, which is half the price of an AirTag.The neat thin...

Tesla Driver Killed in Fire-Truck Collision on Interstate 680 [Walnut Creek, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

1 Killed, Multiple Injured in Fatal Crash near Treat BoulevardWALNUT CREEK, CA (March 10, 2023) – Early Saturday, a driver was killed and multiple were hurt in a fire-truck collision on Interstate 680.Police responded to the scene around 4:00 a.m., near Treat Boulevard.Per reports, the driver of a Tesla lost control and struck a fire engine that was parked on an East Bay Freeway. Officers say the truck was there to shield a crew that was clearing another incident.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the Tesla driver dead at the scene. Meanwhile, crews worked to cut open the car to free the trapped passenger.Paramedics transported the severely injured passenger to a nearby hospital for further treatment. In addition, four firefighters inside the truck suffered minor injuries. Moreover, the impact damaged a $1.4 million ladder.The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the Tesla Model S was in auto-pilot mode or if the driver was intoxicated dur...

Jose Guzman Jimenez Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Collision near 5th Street [Eureka, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

53-Year-Old Driver Arrested after Pedestrian Crash near K StreetEUREKA, CA (March 10, 2023) – On Saturday afternoon, police arrested Jose Guzman Jimenez following a hit-and-run crash near 5th Street.The incident happened on March 4th at approximately 7:00 a.m. when deputies from the Eureka Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident.According to the police, the officers arrived near 5th and K Streets where they found the pedestrian lying on the highway with serious injuries.Consequently, authorities transported the pedestrian to St. Joseph Hospital where he later died due to the extent of the injuries.Investigation showed that the vehicle struck the pedestrian across 5th Street.Furthermore, the police have found no vehicle in the area indicating that the driver left the scene. The vehicle was identified as a white Lincoln MKX, a mid-size SUV, with a probable model year of 2011-2015.Eventually, police located the driver, identified as 53-year-old Jimenez, when a citize...

From Leyla Blue to Suffocation — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

From Leyla Blue to Suffocation: The 147th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Ish D, hip-hop from Bia, blues from Janiva Magness, alt-pop from Leyla Blue, metal from Suffocation and Bitch, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.The Aquadolls (Jenna Houchin)From Leyla Blue to SuffocationAlso this week:Keilah Nina of print stars the Aquadolls told us that, “I know that we’re Aquadolls and it’s all mermaids and fun, but I’m a city girl – I always have been and I always will be. I think the different music scenes that you find in this city and all of the diverse shows that you can go to had a really big impact, at least on the way that I play music, listen to music and write music. I always say that we’re so lucky to be from here, because you can really go and see anything. So it’s fun because you can go to a pu...

Storm shuts down I-580 in Oakland: What happened? When’s it expected to open?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:25 GMT

Intense rains coupled with a failed water pump turned parts of Oakland’s Interstate 580 into a massive bathtub early Friday as Caltrans crews scramble to reopen the stretch of freeway.Caltrans reported the closure Friday morning between 35th Avenue and High Street, near Oakland’s Fruitvale and Laurel neighborhoods. The eastbound section of the highway reopened to traffic by 9:15 a.m., while Caltrans is expecting to reopen the westbound portion by noon on Friday.Pedro Quintana, a Caltrans District 4 spokesperson, said a pump station at 35th street was “pretty much overwhelmed causing the flooding to occur.” Caltrans staff is working to determine the cause of the pump failure, he said.Traffic backs up on Interstate 580 eastbound at Keller Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, March 10, 2023. The freeway was closed between High Street and 35th Avenue due to flooding. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) “We take it very seriously when it comes to this typ...