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2022

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By Helen E. Blake

Florida man accused of setting fire to hospital

NewsCalifornia City, crime, florida, Hillsborough County, news, St. Joseph's Hospital South

Florida man accused of setting fire to Hospital - After Hillsborough County police said that a Gibsonton man had allegedly planned to set fire to a local hospital as revenge, he was taken into custody. Deputies discovered that Glenn Schaeffer, 56, left his home wearing camo and possibly with Molotov cocktails or a pipe bomb at 11:41 on Monday night.(Florida man accused of setting fire to hospital) According to authorities, Schaeffer was found driving near U.S. Highway 41 South, Pennsylvania Avenue, and police attempted to stop him for a felony. However, he refused to get out of his car and…

Nov

23

2022

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By Kevin Bonner

California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act

NewsCalifornia, COVID-19, economy

California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act - California City received nearly $3.4 Million from the $1.9Billion American Rescue Plan Act. This federal stimulus bill, which is worth $1.9 trillion, was intended to assist communities and governments in their economic recovery and public health from the COVID-19 outbreak. The Act was signed on March 20, 2021. The Act requires that the funds be used for projects by 2024 and obligated by 2026. (California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act) According to Jim Hart's interim city manager report on Nov. 8, the city had spent $466,000 of…

Nov

22

2022

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By Patsy S. Nielsen

New WF Police dashboard will provide real-time crime statistics

NewsCommunity Transparency, crime, news, West Fargo City

New WF Police dashboard will provide real-time crime statistics - The West Fargo Police Department is almost ready to roll out a new dashboard which will provide real-time information on crime trends, arrest data and crashes. Denis Otterness, Chief of Police, says that the Community Transparency dashboard is designed to increase trust between the police and the community. The dashboard was presented to the West Fargo City Commission by Denis Otterness on Monday, 21 November. Otterness stated that trust with the community is an important aspect of our police department and community engagement program. "This mutual trust and respect is…

Nov

22

2022

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By Debbik S.

iCloud for Windows Users Complain of Corrupted Videos, Photos From Strangers

Newsicloud, iphone, tech, windows 11

iCloud for Windows Users Complain of Corrupted Videos, Photos From Strangers - iCloud for Windows has some serious problems, according to reports. Some users claim that the app shows photos taken by strangers in their library. iCloud for Windows displays images from random individuals MacRumors reports that an iPhone 14 Pro Max user discovered they could not play the videos after downloading them to their computer. The media could be accessed on the user's Mac, other Apple devices, or via iCloud.com. However, when they attempted to sync it to their computer using iCloud for Windows the media was not playable.…

Nov

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2022

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By Fredric M. Wiseman

In the face of inflation holiday shoppers are changing their spending habits

Newseconomy, inflation, National Retail Federation, The Food Industry Associatio

In the face of inflation holiday shoppers are changing their spending habits - Holiday shopping is well underway, but it really picks up with Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Although inflation has slowed slightly between September and October, the prices for almost everything is still very high. A recent survey from Bankrate.com found that two-fifths of shoppers believe inflation will affect how they shop in the coming year. According to the survey, 40% of shoppers will shop less, while others will choose cheaper brands and use credit cards to offset their costs. Others will make…

Nov

22

2022

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By Helen E. Blake

California wants to increase workers’ access to health insurance during labor disputes

NewsCalifornia, health insaurance, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, news

California wants to increase workers' access to health insurance - Chevron workers have testified this spring that they revoked the health coverage of hundreds of members of United Steelworkers Local 5 at Richmond, California's refinery, during a strike that lasted for two months. In April, thousands of nurses from Stanford Health Care were warned that they would lose their insurance if the strike continued for more than a week. After striking in mid-July, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City was hit with a similar message. In a labor dispute, it is common to freeze workers' health insurance benefits. Without them, workers…

Nov

22

2022

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By Kevin Bonner

U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading as Thanksgiving approaches

Newsnews, stock market, u.s, U.S. stock

U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading - Stock futures in the United States rise as traders look for new range-breaking catalysts. What is stock-index futures trading? S&P 500 futures E00, 0.2% rose 10 point, or 0.2% to 3968 Dow Jones Industrial Average futures HTML 00, 0.20% increased 77 points or 0.2% to 33812 Futures NQ00 on Nasdaq 100, 0.17% rose 28 points, or 0.2% to 11616 Monday's Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA fell 45 points or 0.13% to 33700. The S&P 500 SPX, -3.39 lost 15 points or 0.39% to 3950. And the Nasdaq composite COMP, 1.09 dropped 122…

Nov

21

2022

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By Patsy S. Nielsen

Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house

Newscrime, Drug Enforcement Administration, news, Yakima

Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house - Yakima police have arrested a Yakima man aged 43 who they claim was a nuisance in the neighborhood and selling drugs from his Garfield Avenue residence. According to jail records, the man will appear in Yakima County Superior Court Monday to make a preliminary appearance after his Friday arrest for selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, possession and operating a drughouse. Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them? Yakima police Capt. Jay Seely, Yakima police Capt. Seely stated that "every time…

Nov

21

2022

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By Debbik S.

Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them?

Newsmicrosoft, news, oc, tech, windows 11

Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem. Those who were prevented from upgrading to Windows 11 22H2 because of the compatibility issue with their printer will be delighted to hear this. This bug was a serious problem that appeared in September 2022. It forced printers to return to their default settings. Many important features were not available by default - we are referring to printing in duplex and higher resolutions. Color could also be a major problem. Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country Neowin discovered that Microsoft had officially closed the bug down…

Nov

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2022

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By Fredric M. Wiseman

Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country

NewsCOVID-19, diseases, florida, health, RSV, u.s, vaccination

Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country - According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida is the fourth-lowest state for adults receiving the COVID-19 booster shots. The rates for teens and children are also well below the national average. This is a concern, particularly as the holidays are near. Just over 20% of Florida seniors had received a bivalent booster from Moderna or Pfizer as of November 16. This was the first time that the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration approved it at the end of August.…

Nov

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2022

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By Helen E. Blake

New photo store launched by SF Chronicle

Newsphotoshoot, photostore, San Francisco

New photo store launched by SF Chronicle - San Francisco Chronicle photographers have been documenting Bay Area's most important moments, landmarks, and fascinating characters for more than 100 years. You can now get high-quality prints of their finest work. The Chronicle is pleased to announce the launch of a new online photo shop, featuring 200 photos in vintage black-and white and modern color. The store draws from The Chronicle's huge digital and physical photo archives at 901 Mission St. that contain millions of original photos taken by award-winning photographers. "Chronicle photographers have taken incredible photos of the Bay Area over…

Nov

21

2022

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By Kevin Bonner

Bidwell Park’s fall leaves welcome tweed bikers

Newsbikers, California, chico, news

CHICO -- Sunday was cool, crisp, and a gentle afternoon breeze welcomed bikers as they gathered in Chico Tweed Ride. Over 100 people gathered in front of the city hall to take part in the Chico tradition. (Bidwell Park's fall leaves welcome tweed bikers). The Tweed Ride covers seven miles and starts at the Our Hands sculpture. There is also a halfway point at Five Mile Recreation Area for a picnic stop. Samantha Shaner stated that the Tweed Ride is her favorite fall event and she arrived in color-coordinated company with her family. New evidence shows high crime may cause…

Nov

19

2022

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By Fredric M. Wiseman

Artemis 1’s Orion capsule is still on track for Monday’s moon flyby

News#technology, NASA, news, Science, space, tech

Artemis 1's Orion capsule is still on track for Monday's moon flyby - Artemis 1 team members stated that Orion performs even better in deep space than expected. NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule, which is designed to fly by the Moon on Monday (Nov 21), has exceeded expectations in deep space, according to agency officials. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Artemis 1 mission launched. It sent an uncrewed Orion towards the moon on a large Space Launch System (SLS), rocket. Orion is making his first ever journey beyond Earth orbit. However, the capsule has been performing checks like a veteran,…

Nov

19

2022

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By Kevin Bonner

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight

Newscrime, New York City, news, University of Illinois

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight- A scientific study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this week looked at the correlation between crime in New York City and childhood obesity and found there to be a direct link, namely in girls. The study, which was published in Health & Place journal, took into account a decade of geographical NYPD crime statistics and data from NYC Fitnessgram — an annual fitness assessment of students — to determine that high crime levels can increase the waistlines of adolescent girls. For girls who were…

Nov

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2022

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By Kevin Bonner

Activision labels Epic’s latest Google lawsuit claims ‘nonsense’

News#technology, Apple, google, play store

Activision labels Epic's latest Google lawsuit claims 'nonsense' - Epic claimed in a court filing that Activision paid Google $360 million to stop it developing a rival mobile app store. Activision dismissed Epic Games' claim that Google had paid $360 million to it in exchange for an agreement not launching a mobile app store similar to Google Play. This allegation was made public in an unredacted lawsuit filed earlier this week by Epic against Google. It also claims that Riot Games, a League of Legends studio, reached a similar agreement. In August 2020, Apple sued Google for "monopolistic practices" in…

Nov

19

2022

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By Kevin Bonner

Recent results show a narrow margin of passage for county sales tax measures

NewsKern County Board of Education, sales tax, Water District board

Recent results show a narrow margin of passage for county sales tax measures - Two sales tax measures passed in the latest election results, with Measure K in unincorporated Kern County gaining a narrow margin. The margin of approval for Measure S in Tehachapi has slightly improved from the earlier results. The Kern County Elections Office stated that 55,380 ballots still need to be processed in an update issued Nov. 15. The next update will be available on Friday, November 18, at Kernvote.com. The new numbers, like earlier unofficial results, suggest probable outcomes for some measures and races. Others are…

Nov

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2022

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By Kevin Bonner

NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

Newseducation, National Congress of American, New York, news, NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots and team names by the end of the current school year. The state Department of Education has stated that schools in New York must cease using Native American symbols in their logos, team names, and mascots by the end of this school year to avoid losing state aid. The memo from the department, published Thursday, stated that "Arguments that community members support such imagery or that they are respectful to Native Americans' are no longer tenable." The memo stated that students learn just as much from observation as direct instruction. "Boards…

Nov

18

2022

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By Patsy S. Nielsen

FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums

Newsalcohol, beer, FIFA, news, qatar, world cup

FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums. This was just two days before the World Cup began in Qatar. According to the FIFA statement, "Following discussions with FIFA authorities from host countries, a decision was made to concentrate the sale of alcohol beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations, licensed venues, and remove sales points for beer from Qatar's FIFA World Cup Stadium 2022 stadium perimeter." Muslim countries are very conservative and strictly regulate alcohol sales and use. Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event Qatar announced…

Nov

18

2022

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By Fredric M. Wiseman

Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event

NewsAl Hansen, Mojave Transportation Museum, Voyager Restaurant

Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event - News reports that November's Plane Crazy Saturday will be held at Space Port Rutan Field and Mojave Air. It will be honoring Al Hansen, a local enthusiast in aviation. Hansen was born December 30, 1930. He moved to Mojave, California in 1956 after completing his military service. Hansen was a general contractor and a vintage aircraft re-builder. He also owned and collected. Hansen first arrived in Mojave in 1947 along with his father, Dr. Homer Hansen. He worked at the Hansen Wilderness Ranch near Mojave. For 25 years,…

Nov

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2022

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By William D. Ricker

ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation, Lagarde says

NewsECB, inflation, news

ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation - Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, stated that the European Central Bank will continue to raise interest rates and may need to limit economic activity to tame inflation. She said this on Friday, citing rates as the key instrument for balance sheet reduction. To combat inflation, the ECB raised rates by 200 basis points in July. It also stated that it will continue to tighten its policy via rate increases and a reduction of its debt holdings of 5 trillion euros ($5.2 trillion). Lagarde stated that "We expect…

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