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Kansas City Chiefs still in AFC West driver’s seat despite so many blunders, butterfingers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

The AFC West title was ripe to get wrested from the Kansas City Chiefs this season, yet their division rivals dug themselves into big holes once again.There’s still a mathematical chance the Raiders (7-8) or Broncos (7-8) could catch the Chiefs (9-6) following Las Vegas’ 20-14 win at Arrowhead on Christmas Day, but a lot would have to line up for one of them to unseat K.C.The defending but teetering Super Bowl champions have owned the division since 2016, when Patrick Mahomes was still slinging it in Lubbock, Texas, and tight end Travis Kelce was heading into his first All-Pro season.If the Chiefs hold on to claim their eighth consecutive division crown, they’ll nonetheless head into the playoffs with more question marks than they’ve had since Mahomes became their starting quarterback in 2018 after serving a year as Alex Smith’s apprentice.The Chiefs can no longer earn the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye in the AFC, which means in their five-year run as host of the AFC championsh...

Opinion: If leading Colorado’s Republican Party won’t pay, why not aim for the White House

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Though we’ve all heard it before, it is still striking to me what some people will do when they get desperate. None is more striking and desperate than all Republican State Party Chairman Dave Williams has gone through to earn a living, while at the same time working to grow his power and influence in the political world.Don’t get me wrong, we should all make earning a living a priority in our lives. It becomes a problem though when that priority’s need replaces good judgment and ethical behavior. Unfortunately, after numerous failed attempts to increase stature, status, and pay, this is where Chairman Williams finds himself, desperately focusing on self-interest at the peril of the state’s Republican Party.Dave served in the Colorado General Assembly from 2016 to 2022. Like many, he left this job early because it doesn’t pay a living wage. So, in 2022 he launched a bid to replace his $40,000 per year salary in the state House to pursue t...

California Pizza Hut operators laying off all delivery drivers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

Two large Pizza Hut operators in California are laying off all their delivery drivers ahead of a new state law that raises the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour, Business Insider reports.The layoffs impact hundreds of Pizza Hut locations across the state including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino counties and Sacramento, and involve more than 1,200 in-house delivery drivers.The job cuts will take place through February, according to federal employment notices obtained by Business Insider.The new minimum wage law takes effect in April. What happens to the billions spent on unused gift cards? "PacPizza, LLC, operating as Pizza Hut, has made a business decision to eliminate first-party delivery services and, as a result, the elimination of all delivery driver positions," a federal WARN Act notice filed by the franchisee said.The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to provide notification 60 calendar day...

Kanye West issues apology for antisemitic comments in Hebrew

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took to social media Tuesday to apologize for a series of antisemitic comments he made last year. The post, which received more than 1.3 million likes and over 69,000 comments in 11 hours on Instagram, was written entirely in Hebrew. When translated, it reads: “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions. It was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity.” Ye sparked controversy when, in Oct. 2022, he tweeted that he would soon go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” making an apparent reference to the U.S. defense readiness condition scale known as DEFCON. In addition, Ye also received backlash for wearing a “W...

Ashley Vailes Dies in Red-Light Collision on 35th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

19-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Striking Power Pole near Thunderbird RoadPHOENIX, AZ (December 26, 2023) – Ashley Vailes died Thursday morning in a red-light crash on 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Emergency responders arrived just before 9:00 a.m. on December 21st.According to reports, Vailes ran a red light at the intersection while traveling east on Thunderbird. At the same intersection, she collided with a police vehicle attempting to turn onto southbound 35th Avenue. Subsequently, Vailes collided with a power pole, causing the vehicle to catch fire.Emergency teams promptly arrived to extinguish the flames and extricate Vailes from the vehicle. Due to the severity of her injuries, medics later declared 19-year-old Vailes deceased.Additionally, paramedics transported the police officer involved to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.The intersection was temporarily blocked by crews for cleanup operations, and motorists were advised to steer clear of t...

Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on Showers Drive [Mountain View, CA]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

Female Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Collision in Walmart Parking LotMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (December 26, 2023) – A pedestrian collision at the 500 block of Showers Drive claimed the life of one woman Monday morning.Police responded to the incident around 6:00 a.m. at a Walmart parking lot at 500 Showers Drive.Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered that a worker en route to work had collided with a woman in the midst of the parking lot. Investigators determined that the location was covered in thick fog during the crash. Emergency medical personnel transported the female victim to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. As of now, the identity of the deceased pedestrian is being kept confidential, pending notification to her next of kin.Individuals possessing additional information regarding the Showers Drive pedestrian crash are urged to promptly contact local authorities.In th...

Alfred Velma, Celsey Lively Killed in 2-Car Accident on Highway 287 [Anderson County, TX]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near CR 1435ANDERSON COUNTY, TX (December 26, 2023) – Alfred Velma and Celsey Lively died Wednesday in a two-car crash on Highway 287.The incident occurred near CR 1435, just north of Elkhart. According to reports, Velma, of Seagoville was operating a 2022 Toyota Tacoma towing a trailer south and approached a curve.For reasons under investigation, the trailer began to sway and caused the truck to lose control. Paramedics later declared both 62-year-old Velma and 32-year-old Lively, of Elkhart dead at the scene.Once available, more details will be released to the public.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Alfred Velma and Celsey Lively. May you find comfort and strength during this time.Losing a loved one in a car accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. Let the wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James help you during t...

Police probe Christmas Day swatting call at Rep. Greene’s home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

By Sarah Dewberry | CNNAuthorities are investigating a Christmas Day swatting call at Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s residence in Rome, Georgia.Greene took to social media Monday morning, posting on X, “I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here.”On Monday, 911 dispatch informed officers that a call came through the suicide prevention hotline from a man possibly calling from Rome, New York, claiming he’d shot his girlfriend at Greene’s Georgia address, Rome, Georgia, police information specialist Kelly Madden told CNN on the phone. The caller also had threatened to kill himself.Rome Police informed Greene’s security team of the phone call while officers were en route to the home, according to Madden, and were told nothing was amiss at the home. Madden said officers were turned around before arriving at the house.“My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this,” Greene added in her post. “I appreciate them so much ...

The right to protest is under threat in Britain

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

By Jill Lawless | Associated PressLONDON — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a banner reading “Just Stop Oil” off a bridge, an engineer got a three-year prison sentence. Just for walking slowly down the street, scores of people have been arrested.They are among hundreds of environmental activists arrested for peaceful demonstrations in the U.K., where tough new laws restrict the right to protest.The Conservative government says the laws prevent extremist activists from hurting the economy and disrupting daily life. Critics say civil rights are being eroded without enough scrutiny from lawmakers or protection by the courts. They say the sweeping arrests of peaceful demonstrators, along with government officials labeling environmental activists extremists, mark a worrying departure for a liberal democracy.“Legitimate protest is part of what makes any cou...

California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:35:51 GMT

When San Jose State anthropology professor Elizabeth Weiss tweeted a picture to celebrate returning to campus in September 2021, it caught the attention of Assemblymember James Ramos, a Democrat from San Bernardino and the Legislature’s first and only Native American member.“So happy to be back with some old friends,” read the caption of Weiss’ tweet, which included a photo of her holding the skull of a Native ancestor in front of boxes of other remains.For Ramos, a member of the San Manuel Indian Reservation’s Serrano/Cahuilla tribe, the caption was an example of the lack of respect for Native history in California. The boxes in the photograph’s background were a reminder of the vast collections of Native remains and artifacts still being held illegally in California’s public university systems.The post prompted Ramos to request an audit of the California State University’s repatriation progress — the act of institutions giving back remains and artifacts to Native tribes as require...