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Santos hit with second effort to oust him this week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) moved to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) Tuesday evening, setting in motion the second effort of the day to oust the embattled lawmaker.D'Esposito called the Santos expulsion resolution sponsored by House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-Miss.) to the floor as a privileged measure, a maneuver that forces the chamber to act on the resolution within two legislative days. California Democrat moves to force vote on expelling Santos after Ethics report D'Esposito moved to force a vote hours after Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) did the same for his resolution to expel Santos, setting the stage for competing efforts to oust the indicted representative.The increased push to expel Santos comes after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report that said Santos "violated federal criminal laws."Shortly before D'Esposito formally introduced the expulsion measure, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was seen huddling on the House floo...

Mississippi River could see near-record low levels due to ongoing drought

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS – With the lack of recent, beneficial rainfall, drought conditions continue across east Missouri and south-central Illinois. It’s had a large effect on the Mississippi River, which could be headed for a near-record low water level.The current standing for the Mississippi River lies about a foot and a-half below normal value. That level is forecast to reach -5.2 feet by mid-December, which would be the sixth-lowest river level in recorded history.With rain in the forecast by the end of the workweek, the bulk of the incoming rain this weekend will primarily be centered to the south of St. Louis, which will not effectively help in improving water levels for the Mississippi.Mark Fuchs, a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service, says in order for improved conditions, rainfall needs to start in the northern basin of the Mississippi River to flow south and relieve southern branches in need of more water.The United States Coast Guard is working with the United S...

WATCH: How did the Broncos mount a five-game winning streak? And who’s got the upper hand in a critical game at Houston?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

In the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast, Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden recap Denver’s 29-12 win over Cleveland on Sunday, talking through just how Sean Payton’s team went from 1-5 to in the thick of the playoff race in a five-game winning streak.No time to rest now for the Broncos, though. They’ve got a critical game for their playoff hopes Sunday at Houston. What are the keys to the matchup? And who do the guys have winning the game?WatchListenSubscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSSWant more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Officer who put Elijah McClain in neck hold returns to Aurora Police Department, will get $212,546 in back pay

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Elijah McClain is pictured in this undated photograph. (Photo provided by family of Elijah McClain)Nathan Woodyard, one of three police officers indicted in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, returned to work at the Aurora Police Department and will receive more than $212,546 in back pay after he was acquitted earlier this month of all charges.Woodyard asked to be reintegrated into the police department, which is allowed under the city charter, and he is undergoing training on policies and practices that have changed since he was suspended without pay in September 2021, Aurora spokesman Ryan Luby wrote in an email.Woodyard, for now, is not wearing a uniform, will not have public contact and will not be allowed to enforce laws until he has finished the reintegration process, Luby said.“The length of a reintegration period varies depending on the employee, the length of their extended absence and any other circumstances that may arise before or during that process...

L.A. hospital seeks help identifying 2 ICU patients

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

A local hospital is asking for help to identify two patients who were found unconscious in Santa Monica.The patients are described as a young man in his 20s and an elderly woman in her 70-80s, according to Providence Saint John’s Health Center.The patients have been admitted into the hospital’s ICU and staff are hoping to locate their family members.The first patient, a woman believed to be 70 to 80 years old, was found in an alleyway on Wednesday in Santa Monica. She was transported to Providence Saint John’s where she remains unconscious.She is described as standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 129 pounds.A hospital is asking for help to identify two patients found unconscious in Santa Monica in November 2023. (Providence Saint John’s Health Center) From left: A man in his mid-20s and a woman in her 70s-80s.The second patient, a man in his mid-20s, was found under an overpass on Nov. 17. He was brought to the hospital where he also remains unconscious.Neither patient h...

Is the 'California exodus' still happening? What new U.S. Census numbers show

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that California was one of the states with the nation's lowest immigration rate in 2022. The organization defines immigration rates as “the number of people moving into a state as a share of that state’s total number of movers.”In other words, fewer people from other states moved to the Golden State.California’s immigration rate was 11.1%, meaning that only 11.1% of movers were new California residents. The District of Columbia had the highest immigration rates, with 44.3% of movers new to the area, the data showed. Millennials are moving to these cities the most, study says On average, about 19.9% of movers moved from state to state, the data showed. California was one of 11 states that had lower immigration rates compared to the national average.Researchers found that the Golden State’s low immigration rate was most likely due to the large amount of people who moved from different locations in the state.Of those who did move t...

Haggle with AI chatbot for PS5, Olivia Rodrigo tickets at AI Garage Sale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Customers looking for deals online might want to swing by the AI Garage Sale, a website created by L.A.-based design firm Brain, that allows users to haggle with chatbots to purchase real items. Bots with various digital personalities are hocking items like a PS5, Olvia Rodrigo tickets, and a 90's Tamagotchi, among other items. Are there deals to be had? One chatbot wouldn't let a $25 Olive Garden gift card go for less than $26, so.. probably not.

Jetliner crosses the Atlantic powered by tallow, waste fats

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

By Brian Melley | Associated PressLONDON — The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero.”The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 flight was powered without using fossil fuels, relying on so-called sustainable aviation fuel made up largely of tallow and other waste fats.“The world will always assume something can’t be done, until you do it,” said Virgin founder Richard Branson, who was aboard the flight with others including corporate and government officials, engineers and journalists.The U.K. Transport Department, which provided 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) to plan and operate the flight, called the test a “huge step towards jet zero” to make air travel more environmentally friendly, though large hurdles remain in making the fuel widely available.While governments have long talked about decarbonizing ai...

CFP rankings: Washington, Oregon remain in top group as super-mega collision approaches

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Days from their showdown in the Pac-12 championship, both Washington and Oregon climbed one spot Tuesday in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings — moves made possible by Ohio State’s tumble.The Buckeyes dropped from No. 2 to No. 6 after their loss to Michigan, allowing four teams to backfill.Michigan moved to second, Washington to third, Florida State to fourth and Oregon to fifth. Once again, the Ducks (11-1) are the highest one-loss team, ahead of Texas and Alabama, in addition to Ohio State.“Oregon has continued to dominate,” selection committee chair Boo Corrigan said. “They have continued to impress the committee with the offense and defense.”Arizona held its ground in the No. 15 position after the Wildcats’ sixth consecutive victory. Oregon State was the fourth and final Pac-12 team in the rankings, slipping to 20th after the decisive loss to Oregon.Corrigan was asked by ESPN whether the committee considered how Oregon and...

Elevator accident at South African platinum mine kills 11

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:10 GMT

Associated PressJOHANNESBURG — An elevator suddenly dropped around 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75 — 14 of them critically, the mine operator said Tuesday.It happened Monday evening at the end of the workers’ shift at a mine in the northern city of Rustenburg. All the injured workers were hospitalized.Mine operator Impala Platinum Holdings CEO Nico Muller said in a statement it was “the darkest day in the history of Implats.” He said an investigation had begun into what caused the elevator to drop and the mine had suspended all operations on Tuesday.Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said there would be a government investigation into the tragedy. He visited the mine and was briefed, the government said.All 86 workers killed or injured were in the elevator, Implats spokesperson Johan Theron said. Some of the injured had “serious compact fractures,&#...