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Colorado solicits “galaxy-sized” Star Wars fanbase to raise funds for people with disabilities in license plate auction

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

Colorado leaders launched their second “May-the-4th-Be-With-You” solicitation of Star Wars minions Thursday, declaring they’ll auction off rights to 14 Star Wars-themed green-and-white mountain backdrop state license plates next week – an effort to raise funds for helping people with disabilities.Bidding began at 8 a.m. in an online auction that runs through 7 p.m. May 11, with bids starting at $100, for these Colorado license plates with letter configurations referring to Star Wars movies — such as AKBAR, CHEWY, MRVADER, OB1WAN, and STARWAR. Proceeds will go to the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, which gives grants to programs that help people, state officials said.More than 851,000 people in Colorado are living with disabilities and often can use help on tasks such as applying for available benefits.This is an opportunity for Star Wars aficionados in the state “to bring their galaxy-sized fandom to their earthly vehicle,” Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera stated i...

Driver involved in hit-and-run on Federal and I-70 off-ramp from April sought by Denver police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

A driver involved in a hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard and Interstate 70 early last month remains at large, and police are now asking for the public’s help to find the suspect.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vehicle in hit-and-run that killed Adams County girl is found Crime and Public Safety | Colorado State Patrol seeking motorist who fatally hit 16-year-old pedestrian in Adams County Crime and Public Safety | Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run near Sloan’s Lake Crime and Public Safety | Denver pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver Crime and Public Safety | Medina Alert issued for hit-and-run crash in Denver The driver reportedly struck a pedestrian at approximately 1:53 a.m. on April 7 at the north Federal Boulevard and the eastbound I-70 highway off-ramp.Police said the driver was inside a red sedan, going northbound on N. Federal Blvd. ...

2 Carson businesses damaged in recent rainstorm

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

The roof of two Carson businesses were damaged and debris was strewn around one area of the city Thursday amid powerful rainstorms, the latest to slam Southern California. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was called to 169th and Walnut streets for a downed tree amid what may have been a strong weather cell that went through the area.Aerial video from Sky5 showed other damage, including pieces of torn-off roofs and debris blown around.The roof of a business was damaged when a powerful weather cell hit Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)The roof of a business was damaged when a powerful weather cell hit Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)A worker places cones around a damage tree amid powerful rainstorms in Carson on May 4, 2023. (KTLA)The L.A. County Department of Public Works will also be responding to the scene to clear any downed trees and assess damage.The incident occurred during a late-season rainstorm that has once again pummeled the Southland. Rain, snow again fall in Southern ...

May the 4th Ultimate Star Wars Survey: Vote for your favorite film and more

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

Since the release of "A New Hope" in 1977, Star Wars has grown to become perhaps the most beloved multimedia franchise ever. It has spawned 11 major motion pictures (and counting), several television and streaming series, video games, theme park rides and attractions, and enough merchandise to fill a hundred Venator-class Star Destroyers. Please take a moment to participate in this (totally unofficial) survey to determine which Star Wars movies and characters are the most popular.Thanks for participating. May the 4th be with you!

1 Dead after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 10 [Buckeye, AZ]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Semi-Truck Resulted in One FatalityBUCKEYE, AZ (May 4, 2023) – Monday afternoon, police were dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10.The incident happened on April 24th at around 5:00 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near milepost 103 and Hassayampa Road.According to the Arizona DPS, the collision involved seven vehicles including two semi-trucks where one of them continued to drive in a construction zone and caused a chain reaction.Furthermore, the investigation showed that one of the semi-truck was pulling a flatbed when it performed a jackknifing across the eastbound lanes.Unfortunately, the driver of the semi that continued through the construction zone was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was not yet released.Also, three other people suffered injuries including one teenager who was airlifted and was listed in critical condition.Consequently, the deputies and crews blocked all lanes in the eastbound of ...

Rider Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash near Dobson Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

55-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash near Dobson Road and Southern AvenueMESA, AZ (May 4, 2023) – Friday evening, a hit-and-run crash near Dobson Road and Southern Avenue left a motorcyclist dead.The incident happened on April 28th, at around 8:30 p.m., near the intersection of Dobson Road and Southern Avenue.According to reports, a 55-year-old man was pushing his motorcycle across Dobson Road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle.Following the crash, the driver fled the scene on foot and deserted his vehicle in the area. Police are still investigating the identity and the whereabouts of the suspect.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene.At this time, the identity of the rider has not yet been released. Further investigation is still ongoing into the Crash near Dobson Road.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Their deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and fri...

New James Bond book, ‘On His Majesty’s Secret Service,’ out ahead of King Charles’ coronation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

By Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily NewsA new James Bond adventure will be released in tandem with King Charles III’s coronation.Titled “On His Majesty’s Secret Service,” the novel is set to hit shelves Thursday — just two days before the U.K. officially crowns its new monarch.“Young Bond” series author Charlie Higson was commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write the new 007 story. According to The Telegraph, the publisher — named after the late author who created the James Bond franchise — approached the writer on short notice, giving him only one month to turn around the manuscript.“Getting it written and turned around in such a short space of time was going to be as tense and heart-pounding as any Bond mission,” Higson said. “Although, of course, nobody would actually be shooting at me.”Related ArticlesWorld News | San Jose festival celebrates the art of letterpress printing World News | Wendell Smith covered sports, history and civil rights and ...

ProPublica: GOP megadonor paid tuition for Clarence Thomas relative

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

By Tierney Sneed | CNNA Texas billionaire and GOP megadonor paid boarding school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ grandnephew, and the justice did not report the financial assistance for the child he helped raised on his annual disclosures, according to a new ProPublica report — the latest revelation raising ethical questions around the high court.The ProPublica report on Thursday revealed that the billionaire Harlan Crow paid tuition for Mark Martin, who lived with Thomas’ family as a child and for whom the justice became a legal guardian. ProPublica cited a 2009 bank statement and an interview with a former administrator at the Georgia boarding school Martin attended.The former administrator at the school, Hidden Lake Academy, told ProPublica that Crow paid for Martin’s tuition for the year or so Martin was at the boarding school. The administrator said, according to ProPublica, that he had been told by Crow that Crow also paid for Martin&...

BMW warns: Don’t drive older models with Takata airbag inflators

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

BMW is warning the owners of about 90,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them due to an increasing threat that the airbags might explode in a crash.The warning covers vehicles from the 2000 through 2006 model years that previously had been recalled to replace faulty and dangerous airbag inflators made by Takata.The company used volatile ammonium nitrate to inflate the airbags in a crash. But the chemical can deteriorate over time when exposed to heat and humidity and blow apart a metal canister, hurling shrapnel that can injure or kill drivers and passengers.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says drivers should park their vehicles and contact BMW for more information. Repairs are available at no cost to owners, as well as mobile repair and free towing.“These vehicles are 17 to 22 years old, and the risk to vehicle occupants is dire,” the agency said in a statement Thursday. “These are some of the oldest Takata airbags under recall and have an extremely high...

Dems pressure GOP on spending cuts, debt limit

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:39 GMT

By Kevin Freking | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats pressured Republicans on the debt ceiling impasse Thursday, focused in a hearing on what they say will be painful reductions in government services if a bill recently passed by the House becomes law.No one expects that the House bill, which would importantly increase the nation’s borrowing authority as well as cutting spending, will reach President Joe Biden’s desk. The Democratic Senate won’t let it.Many Republicans admitted so when passing the measure. But they said action by the House was necessary to get Biden to the negotiating table with Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy. A meeting at the White House with congressional leaders of both parties is set for next week.Despite the legislation’s certain demise, Democrats are eager to tie Republicans, particularly in swing districts and states, to various provisions in the bill. Those include one that would cap next year’s spending at 2022 l...