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Donald Trump’s Colorado ballot challenge trial begins with each side warning of an attack on democracy

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

A weeklong trial that could bar Donald Trump from appearing on Colorado’s ballot kicked off Monday with dramatic testimony about the U.S. Capitol insurrection and the judge’s rejection of a request from Trump’s lawyers to recuse herself.Both sides of the ballot-qualification challenge cast the case as putting American democracy at stake — whether by allowing Trump to run again for the country’s highest office or, in the defense’s view, by endorsing a political charade that would rob many voters of their favored candidate.As the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination faces similar ballot challenges in several states, Colorado’s case is the first to present evidence to a judge as the plaintiffs seek to tie Trump to the siege of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.A group of Colorado Republican and unaffiliated voters, backed by the liberal watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, filed the challenge in ...

'Friends' cast reacts to Matthew Perry's death

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

The “Friends” cast is “utterly devastated” by the passing of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom.Perry’s castmates released a joint statement to People Magazine regarding his death. Perry died from an apparent drowning on Saturday, TMZ first reported."We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," the statement read. “There is so much to say, but right now, we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss." ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54 "In time, we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."The message was signed by Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, the magazine reported.In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo the cast of television's "Friends", from left: Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudr...

'Sorry, I had to tee-tee,' Britney Spears tells CHP officer during traffic stop

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

It was a strange case of too much information, and too little, when Britney Spears got pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer near her home in Thousand Oaks earlier this month.The traffic stop occurred on Oct. 6 and was the second time she was pulled over in the area within a month.In a body camera video obtained by TMZ, the officer approaches Spears in her white Mercedes coupe to accuse her of crossing double yellow lines. But before he could say anything, the pop star immediately apologized and blamed her poor driving on her urgent need to use a restroom.“Sorry, I had to tee-tee. My house is right there. I’m so sorry,” she tells the officer.When asked to produce her driver's license -or any form of picture identification- Spears couldn’t.“Do you have any photo ID or anything with your name on it? I know who you are, but, uh…,” the officer says. “Is there a reason you don’t carry it with you?”Spears tried to explain that her security team typically holds onto her identi...

DiGiorno releasing Thanksgiving pizza with all the fixings

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

Months after releasing arguably the most controversial frozen pizza ever conceived, DiGiorno is back at it again with a strange and unusual pizza pie just in time for Thanksgiving.On Monday, the company known for its extensive line of frozen pizzas, announced it would be releasing another new limited-time entree, this time to celebrate the upcoming holiday. The DiGiorno Thanksgiving Pizza "delivers all the Thanksgiving favorites in one bite, no matter how you slice it."The pizza is Detroit-style — thick, chewy and rectangular — and is comprised of a creamy gravy sauce, diced sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries and, obviously, sliced turkey. The whole pie is topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese and crispy onions.DiGiorno is releasing a Thanksgiving pizza for a limited time only beginning Nov. 1, 2023. (DiGiorno)It's all the sides you know and may or may not love served in a non-traditional amalgamation of flavors. Kimberly Holowiak, Senior Brand Manager for DiGiorno, said t...

Importance of olfaction testing

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

Medical provider rapid Olfactory testing importance which can be added to patient assessment along with blood pressure, weight, temperature test upon each patient preliminary examinationOlfactory testing is important because it can detect many underlying diseases and disorders that go unnoticed. Some of the conditions that can be detected by olfactory testing include:Alzheimer’s diseaseParkinson’s diseaseMultiple sclerosisHead injuriesTumors of the nasal cavity or sinusesSinus infectionsAllergiesCertain medicationsExposure to toxinsEven detecting non-life-threatening disorders can offer treatments to restore scent and taste loss due to other disorders. For example, people with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) often experience olfactory dysfunction. Treatment of the CRS can improve the sense of smell in these patients.Olfactory testing is a simple and painless procedure that can be performed in a doctor’s office. It can provide valuable information about the health of t...

1 Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Interstate 10 [El Paso, TX]

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Collision near UTEPEL PASO, TX (October 30, 2023) – Monday night, a fatal car collision on Interstate 10 West claimed the life of one person.The accident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on October 16th, along Interstate West near UTEP.According to the authorities, one individual tried to cross Interstate 10 West but was struck by a semi-truck. The unidentified victim died at the scene per first responders.At this time, police have not yet released the identity of the deceased victim.In addition, EPPD shut down all lanes in the area for several hours. The roadway was temporarily closed to allow for cleanup and preliminary investigations but has since been reopened. An active inquiry is ongoing.Additional information will be updated as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.It is important to have ...

Warriors’ have surprise starter in place of Klay Thompson against New Orleans Pelicans

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

NEW ORLEANS — Klay Thompson and Jonathan Kuminga will be out for the Warriors’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.Thompson, 33, is nursing right knee soreness and Kuminga, 21, has a right knee contusion. Golden State is on the second half of their first back-to-back of the year, getting a win against the Houston Rockets on Sunday to move to 2-1.Moses Moody will make his 15th career start in place of Thompson alongside Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. Chris Paul will come off the bench for a second straight game; his consecutive games started streak of 1,365 was snapped against the Rockets when he came off the bench for the first time in his 19-year NBA career in the Warriors’ win.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Santa Cruz Warriors select 6-3 guard Marcus Burk, 6-9 forward Arinze Chidom in 2023 NBA G League Draft Golden State Warriors | Chris Paul comes off bench, Steph Curry ices War...

Four-bedroom home sells for $3.9 million in Milpitas

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

2018 Wellington Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 2000 block of Wellington Drive in Milpitas has new owners. The 3,648-square-foot property, built in 2000, was sold on Oct. 5, 2023. The $3,850,000 purchase price works out to $1,055 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Stirling Drive, Milpitas, in July 2023, a 3,155-square-foot home was sold for $2,375,000, a price per square foot of $753. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 3,155-square-foot home on Kirkwall Place in Milpitas sold for $2,600,000, a price per square foot of $824. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,520-square-foot home on the 700 block of Berkshire Place in Milpitas sold in August 2022, for $2,250,000, a price per...

Future arrives for Cal and Stanford as ACC releases the 2024-30 football schedule rotation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

The ACC on Monday announced a seven-year football schedule rotation that begins next season — the first with Cal, Stanford and SMU as members of the 17-school behemoth.For the Bay Area teams, the unveiling offered a glimpse into the reality that comes with competing in a conference based in Charlotte and stocked with unfamiliar opponents.Stanford’s home lineup next season features conference games against Louisville, Virginia Tech, SMU and Wake Forest.Cal’s home schedule for ACC play includes Miami, N.C. State and Syracuse, along with Stanford.Yes, the longtime Bay Area rivals will continue to play each other every year — they are counted as permanent opponents in the ACC’s model.Both will play SMU, which is based in Dallas, in annual home-and-away fashion, as well.By shrewdly creating that three-team group of permanent opponents, the ACC reduced the number of times Cal and Stanford will fly to the East Coast and the frequency with which the East Coast ...

Deadly blast off Nigeria points to threat from aging oil tankers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT

By Hellen Wieffering and Grace Ekpu | Associated PressOKITIPUPA, Nigeria — It was the dead of night when the ship caught fire, Patrick Aganyebi remembers, but the flames made it seem as bright as day.The explosion that night woke him and knocked him to the floor. He tucked his phone and his ID card in his pockets, strapped on a life jacket and made his way to the upper deck. As the flames barreled toward him, he prepared to jump nearly 100 feet (30 meters) into the sea.Five workers were killed and two others presumed dead in the blast on the Trinity Spirit, a rusting converted oil tanker anchored 15 miles (24 km) off the coast of Nigeria that pulled crude oil from the ocean floor. It was by the grace of God, Aganyebi said, that he and two fellow crewmen escaped, rescued by a pair of fishermen as the burning vessel sank along with 40,000 barrels of oil.The Trinity Spirit’s explosion in February of last year stands among the deadliest tragedies on an oil ship or platform in rece...