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Trump joins right-wing defense of friend Jason Aldean and his ‘pro-lynching’ video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

Donald Trump has finally spoken out in defense of his friend Jason Aldean and the country music star’s incendiary video, “Try That In a Small Town,” two days after Country Music Television pulled the video from its rotation.The 45th president said on his Truth Social account late Wednesday, “Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!”By joining the chorus of Aldean’s right-wing supporters and by invoking his MAGA catchphrase, Trump will no doubt raise the outrage level in the latest clash in America’s culture wars. Trump’s message comes as the former reality TV star is running for president again in 2024 and, as he revealed on Tuesday, that he may be indicted in a third case — this one involving his alleged efforts to illegally overturn the 2020 election.Former President Donald Trump exits the stage after he spoke at the Turning Point Action conference as he continu...

Are major changes coming to California electric bill? 5 things to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

By WENDY FRY | CalMattersCalifornia’s electric bills — already some of the highest in the nation — are rising, but regulators are debating a new plan to charge customers based on their income level.Typically what you pay for electricity depends on how much you use. But the state’s three largest electric utilities — Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company — have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how much energy they use, but also based on their household income. Their proposal is one of several state regulators received designed to accommodate a new law to make energy less costly for California’s lowest-income customers.Some state Republican lawmakers are warning the changes could produce unintended results, such as weakening incentives to conserve electricity or raising costs for customers using solar energy.But the utility companies say the measure would reduce electricity bills for the lowest inco...

4 suspects arrested in deadly April North Beach shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Four suspects in a deadly April shooting in North Beach earlier this year were arrested Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers responded to the shooting in the area of Grant and Columbus avenues just before 11 p.m. on April 23.At the scene, officers found the victim, 23-year-old Isaiah Thomas of Suisun City, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased at the scene. Officers make discovery in trunk of suspect vehicle after car chase on Pleasanton freeway Two additional shooting victims, described as 24-year-old males from Sacramento County, were found nearby. They were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two other victims were privately transported to the hospital. They also had non-life-threatening injuries, police said.An investigation into the shooting was led by the SFPD Homicide Detail with assistance from the SFPD Community Violence Reduction Team. The investigation led to ...

Live updates | McIlroy and Rahm make slow starts at British Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

MCILROY AND RAHM MAKE SLOW STARTSHOYLAKE, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy hasn’t made the start he wanted at the British Open.A putt from 3 feet for par at No. 8 horseshoed the cup and stayed out as McIlroy reached the turn at 1 over. The only birdie of his first round came at the second hole.Jon Rahm isn’t faring any better. His front nine contained eight pars and a bogey.None of the afternoon starters have come close to surpassing the leaders at 5 under. Antoine Rozner of France is alone in third place after a 4-under 67. WHAT TO KNOW— South African amateur Christo Lamprecht is a big man with a big game— A brown British Open turns green— Rasmus and Nicolai first set of twins playing the British Open— New hole on an old links getting all the attention at Royal Liverpool— Niemann among LIV players wondering if this major is their last ___RORY MCILROY STARTS OPEN JOURNEYRory McIlroy has begun a much anticipated start in the British Open.McIlroy has been the primary focus this...

At least 9 people killed by a bomb in northeastern Congo as violence in the region escalates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least nine people were killed and a dozen wounded when a bomb went off in a village in northeastern Congo, a local official said Thursday. The bomb exploded in the eastern territory of Rutshuru on Wednesday evening, according to Isaac Kibira, a deputy to the province’s governor. A local self-defense fighter — part of a militia to protect the community — was tinkering with an unidentified object on the ground when it detonated in the village center, instantly killing him and eight civilians nearby. It was not immediately known who planted the bomb, though officials said it was found in an area where armed rebels recently have made incursions. “Emergency first aid was provided by elements of the regional forces of the East African Community deployed in the area,” said Kibira. Local health officials said they admitted the wounded to a clinic for treatment.Fighting in eastern Congo has been simmering for decades as more than 120 groups fight for power, land a...

Manchester United picks Bruno Fernandes to be its new captain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the new captain of Manchester United.The Premier League club announced the appointment on Thursday.Fernandes has scored 64 goals with 54 assists in 185 games since joining United in 2020 from Sporting Lisbon. Harry Maguire tweeted Sunday that he was no longer captain of United following talks with manager Erik ten Hag. The central defender made just eight league starts last season, leading to ongoing speculation over his future at Old Trafford.In Maguire’s absence from the side last season, the 28-year-old Fernandes was most frequently appointed captain and had been widely expected to be given the permanent role. He featured in all but one of the team’s league fixtures as United finished third to return to the Champions League for the first time since 2021.The squad arrived in the United States on Thursday for a 12-day tour, though Ten Hag will be without midfielder Fred who has remained in England because of personal...

Asgreen holds on to win 18th stage of Tour. Vingegaard protects big lead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France (AP) — Another Danish rider took the limelight at the Tour de France on Thursday as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.His countryman Jonas Vingegaard took it easy this time, sitting comfortably in the main pack as he protected his huge overall lead. The defending champion leads two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia by 7 minutes, 35 seconds and Britain’s Adam Yates by 10:45 with Sunday’s finale in Paris getting closer. But this was Asgreen’s day and he spread his arms after beating Dutchman Pascal Eenkhoorn and Norwegian Jonas Abrahamsen in their dash to the line. “Obviously the situation of our breakaway was not ideal. I would have preferred to break with seven or eight riders. It’s also one of the final stages of the Tour after really hard weeks,” Asgreen said. “I didn’t rule out the possibility of winning. My breakaway companions were just excellent out there. We all...

Republican and Democratic senators clash over proposed ethics rules for the Supreme Court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a congressionally imposed ethics code for the Supreme Court, an attempt to respond to recent revelations about justices’ interactions with wealthy donors and others. Republicans are strongly opposed, arguing the ethics bill could “destroy” the high court. The legislation, which the panel is debating on Thursday ahead of an expected vote, would set ethics rules for the court and a process to enforce them, including new standards for transparency around recusals, gifts and potential conflicts of interest. Democrats first pushed the legislation after reports earlier this year that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor — and after Chief Justice John Roberts declined to testify before the committee about the ethics of the court. Since then, news reports also revealed that Justice Samuel Alito had taken a luxury vacation with a GOP donor. And The Associated Press ...

Denver DA Beth McCann will not run for reelection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann will not seek reelection in 2024, she announced on Thursday. Casa Bonita employees demand answers, start petition “It has been the honor and privilege of my life to head up the Denver District Attorney’s Office and the amazing team of committed dedicated employees for the past several years," McCann said in a statement. "This was the most difficult decision I have made about my career and future, and it came with a great deal of thought, weighing of options, and consideration for the future of the Denver District Attorney’s Office."McCann was elected in November 2016 and sworn in the following January. She was elected for a second term in 2020, which is set to end in January 2025.McCann addressed the media about the development in a Thursday morning news conference.Denver District Attorney Beth McCann (Credit: Denver District Attorney's Office)McCann was a four-term state House representative before she became DA. She said she h...

Hot August forecasted for most of US: Will Colorado be impacted?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – This summer of heat waves, "wet bulb" danger, and record temperatures isn't cooling down anytime soon – at least not for most states. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its weather predictions for August on Thursday, showing the vast majority of the U.S. painted in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the more likely a place is to see above-average temperatures next month. Things look worst in the Pacific Northwest, where western Oregon and Washington have a 60-70% chance of an extra-hot August. El Niño officially arrives early: What it means for 2023 weather But almost no one is spared. The entire west, south and east parts of the country are favoring above-average heat next month, according to the forecast.August forecast: Where will it be hot?Only a handful of states have slight chances to see below-average temperatures this August: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of other nearby states. Sta...