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Armed man was chasing people in Denver’s Commons Park before police shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

A man shot and killed by Denver police on Monday afternoon was allegedly chasing people through Commons Park with a gun before he was confronted by officers and opened fire on them.Denver Police Department officers responded to reports of a man armed with a long gun in Commons Park who was chasing people around and yelling at them at approximately 3:40 p.m., Chief Ron Thomas said at a news conference Monday evening. The park is near the intersection of 16th and Platte streets.Officers commanded the man to drop the rifle, but he began firing at officers, who returned fire, Thomas said. No officers were injured, though a bullet struck a police vehicle that an officer was using for cover.“Unfortunately instead of disarming, he chose to shoot at the officers, which prompted our officers to protect themselves and protect the rest of the community by returning fire,” Thomas said.Police called for an ambulance, and the man was declared dead at the scene, Thomas said. The man...

Video of CHP officer shooting man 'deeply disturbing,' lawmakers say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

A group of lawmakers is demanding “transparency” after video surfaced showing a California Highway Patrol officer fatally shooting a man during a struggle on the 105 Freeway in the Watts area on Sunday.The incident unfolded at about 3:15 p.m. in westbound lanes near Long Beach Boulevard.A video posted to social media shows the CHP officer and the suspect wrestling on the asphalt for a few moments before the officer pulls out his service weapon and fires several shots at point-blank range.The man, who CHP said was walking on the freeway, died from his wounds. His name was not immediately released.“The video is shocking and this shooting must be fully investigated expeditiously,” said Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker in a joint statement with other representatives from the Watts area. “My prayers go out to the whole community who have been impacted by this and I join my fellow elected officials and civic leaders in asking for peace at this time.”Video posted to social media shows...

Holiday at the Park event returns to Six Flags Magic Mountain

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

Holiday celebrations are returning to Six Flags Magic Mountain beginning on Nov. 23. The ninth annual Holiday at the Park event will feature themed entertainment and experiences, including Polar Bear Pass, Jingle Bell Way Dancing Light Show and HollyRock! Universal Studios Hollywood seasonal events return for holiday season The event will feature new and returning holiday entertainment and experience offerings, such as:Seasonal treats at Holiday VillageFestive country tunes at Peppermint Path Country Holiday partyColorful light displays at the Gleampunk District, Holiday Square and Arctic AlleyThe ninth annual Holiday at the Park event will feature themed entertainment and experiences, including Polar Bear Pass, Jingle Bell Way Dancing Light Show and HollyRock! (Six Flags Magic Mountain) Park visitors can also meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves in the North Pole-themed section of the amusement park. Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm owner will merge to create amusement park giant “We...

Single Review: Red Leather shares the single ‘BURN IN HELL’ from his acclaimed debut album RENO

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

Concealing his identity behind a red tasselled Stetson hat, alternative-rock artist Red Leather is one of those mysterious yet brilliant artists whose anonymity only heightens his appeal. His new single ‘BURN IN HELL’ shows why he deserves your attention.Red Leather has shared his new single, ‘BURN IN HELL,’ taken from his debut album, RENO.The artist wears a red tasselled Stetson over his head to hide his identity from the public. Despite this, Red Leather’s music, visual aesthetic, and the rumors about his escapades have meant that he has already become a runaway star.All that is currently known about Red Leather comes from what he has revealed in interviews and social media. We know Red`s from Reno, where he fell in love with music from a young age. That love led him to find solace in playing the guitar and trying to write songs of his while also being inspired by the anthemic, era-defining ballads of artists like Bruce Springsteen and the Eagles. Despite being focused on a music...

One Pronounced Dead in Car Crash on Coronado Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

Driver Killed after Car Collides with Cricket Wireless Store in Otay MesaSAN DIEGO, CA (November 20, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a driver suffered fatal injuries following a car crash on Coronado Avenue.Police responded to the fatal incident around 4:11 a.m. at the corner of Coronado Avenue and Beyer Boulevard.Upon arrival, the officers learned that a Toyota sedan had gone off the road and went up the sidewalk. The Toyota ultimately came to a stop at the side of a Cricket Wireless store.The impact of the collision left significant damage to the side of the store.Tragically, the first responders declared the driver of the vehicle dead at the scene. However, the identity of the deceased driver remained undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.The San Diego Police Department closed down the eastbound Coronado Avenue and Beyer Boulevard for investigation. At around 9:00 a.m., all the affected roads have reopened.Sweet James sends out their warm and si...

Kucoin Is Redefining Excellence in the Cryptocurrency Community

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

One name sticks out above the others in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, such as the Kucoin Millionaire’s Club. This club, founded by a visionary with an unmatched success rate of 96.3%, isn’t just about making cash. It is also about staying ahead of the cryptocurrency markets and figuring out how to accumulate whales.Kucoin’s creator prefers to remain anonymous and has let the results speak for themselves. Although they don’t claim any particular title, their impact on the cryptocurrency community is evident. Why should people read about the Millionaire’s Club of Kucoin? What narrative must it convey? The secret is anticipating market trends, providing members with a tactical edge in the erratic realm of bitcoin trading.Kucoin Millionaire’s Club is potentially most notable for its ability to successfully make predictions at an unbelievable rate. Imagine living in a society where predicting market trends is a skill and a tradition. The clubR...

Manh Thach Died in Head-On Collision near 67th Avenue [Peoria, AZ]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

58-Year-Old Driver Dies after Colliding Head-on with Another Vehicle near Happy Valley RoadPEORIA, AZ (November 20, 2023) – Late Saturday evening, a deadly head-on collision claimed the life of Manh Thach.It happened near 67th Avenue and Happy Valley Road around 11:50 p.m., November 11th.The collision involved a Toyota 4Runner driven by 58-year-old Thach and a Honda CR-V occupied by multiple people.Upon investigation, the officers learned that Thach was traveling southbound on 67th Avenue when he changed lanes and collided head-on with the northbound Honda.Furthermore, Thach suffered serious injuries, and responding paramedics transported him to the hospital where he later died.Also, the driver of the Honda sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Three passengers of the driver were also given treatment for minor wounds.No arrests were made at this time, and further investigation is still ongoing.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Manh...

The Car of the Future is near, and no, it’s not an EV, or a DeLorean

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

What does the Car of the Future look like? Well, sorry, no, it’s not an electric vehicle, or a DeLorean. The Car of the Future really looks like what your driving right now, but with what I call a SPDT Six Pack Drive Train. Basically the drive train of the future will have an internal combustion engine, a hybrid battery, an electric motor in an eAxle, engine overrun charging, regenitive braking, 110v, 220v, 440v plug in capability, a solar roof top charging panel, and 4 linear wind turbine generators, one in each corner of the vehicle.These technology’s all exist today, and except for the solar charging roof panels and the wind generators, the first 8 systems are on many cars, trucks, minivans, crossovers, and SUV’s already. With the addition of the solar roof panels and the wind generators, the vehicle will have the ability to get motive power from the gas engine and the electric motor, and the battery can be recharged from sun power, wind power, grid power, engin...

2024 presidential debate schedule, locations released

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

By Ethan Cohen | CNNThe first presidential debate is set for mid-September 2024, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday, setting up the earliest ever start to the presidential debate schedule.The bipartisan commission, which has sponsored every general election presidential debate since its founding in 1987, will host three next year, with the first on September 16 at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.The second debate will be on October 1 at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, and the third will be on October 9 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.There will also be one vice presidential debate on September 25 at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.Typically, the first debate has been in late September or early October. In 2020, the first debate was on September 29, but amid an uptick in pandemic-era early voting, the Trump campaign called for an additional early September debate.The schedule tweak also means that the debates w...

Letters: Thankful for freedom | Defending Price | Feeding Hamas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:42:07 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Amid challenges, givethanks for freedomThere’s a lot of negativity, tension, and pessimism in the world today. On this Thanksgiving Day, let’s be grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy, and often take for granted. And let’s be sure to remember and thank those who came before us; those who sacrificed so much to bring us to this day.As Americans, we have much to be grateful for. We have freedom, and freedom is everything.That all men and all women are created equal, and carry with them God-given rights to life and to liberty, is a truth self-evident to us, and a truth that should be recognized and assumed all around the world!Happy Thanksgiving.Pete CampbellSan JoseIt’s up to votersto defend Price’s winRe: “DA Price delivers firey rebuke as she launches anti-recall campaign” (Page A1, Nov. 18).I was at the event Shomik Mulkarjee wrote about. An accurate descriptio...