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Senate passes defense bill minus all the controversy

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Kristin Wilson | CNNThe Senate passed a critical national defense policy bill Thursday evening – setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled House.The House passed its own version of the bill – known as the National Defense Authorization Act – earlier this month after adopting a series of controversial amendments pushed by hardline conservatives. Now that the Senate has passed its NDAA bill, lawmakers will need to reconcile the Senate bill and the House bill by negotiating a compromise version that can pass both chambers.The NDAA sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually.The controversial amendments added to the House bill included provisions to restrict abortion and transgender health care access and eliminate diversity and inclusion programs. Adoption of the amendments infuriated Democrats and caused the House bill to lose significant Democratic support.“It’s going to take some work, but we just ...

Tesla driver says autopilot feature nearly killed him

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

(KRON) -- A California driver said he feels thankful to be alive after his new Tesla veered off the road, accelerated, and crashed while in autopilot mode. "I was a proud Tesla owner a few months ago. I was certain that I had invested in a reliable and safe car, in a brand that pioneers the future. My faith was shaken though when autopilot went horribly wrong, leading to a harrowing event," Seneca Musoka wrote on LinkedIn. Musoka originally planned to buy a Tesla Model X as his "dream car," but the model's price tag was too high. He settled for a Tesla Model 3.Musoka said he went on an "ordinary" drive in his new car and listened to music. His Tesla Model 3 hummed in autopilot mode. "But in a blink, it all went sideways -- quite literally. My Tesla abruptly veered off the road. It wasn't just a slight drift or a wrong turn. My car sped up with an unnerving suddenness, the acceleration was immediate. Before I could process what was happening, the car was hurtling down an em...

Bay Area police chief explains how thieves use tech to steal Dodge, Jeep cars

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people were arrested for attempting to steal a car in Oakley on Tuesday, the city's police department said. The police chief said thieves are using technology to steal certain kinds of cars, and this kind of theft is becoming more common. "I would not normally put such specific information out regarding the tactics and tools thieves use to steal because I do not want to be part of the 'criminal education program,'" OPD Chief Paul Beard said. "This issue however, has become such a problem that I want potential victims to be aware of how vulnerable they are to this kind of theft." The theft occurred on the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle at about 6:10 p.m., the Oakley Police Department said. The victim interrupted the theft and followed the suspects, helping police catch them. OPD said the victim's car window was broken, and the suspects may have wanted it for its engine. Contra Costa County DUI driver sentenced after killing 2 teens The car was a Jeep with a 6.4-li...

Golpe al bolsillo: los precios de la gasolina en EEUU alcanzan el máximo en 8 meses

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

Los precios de la gasolina en Estados Unidos alcanzaron un máximo de ocho meses el jueves en medio del aumento de los precios del petróleo.El precio promedio nacional por un galón de gasolina regular sin plomo subió a $3.71 el jueves, según mostraron datos de AAA. Eso es más de $0.13 más que la semana anterior y el nivel más alto desde noviembre.En 16 estados, los precios de la gasolina aumentaron al menos $0.15 centavos solo en la última semana, con precios que subieron $0.20 o más en Florida, Iowa e Indiana.El movimiento alcista sigue a un aumento en los precios del petróleo, que han subido más de $10 por barril durante el último mes a un máximo de tres meses de más de $80.Ese aumento, a su vez, se produjo en respuesta a los recortes de producción de las naciones de la OPEP y el impacto de las interrupciones en las refinerías de EEUU, los cuales están relacionados con el intenso calor del verano.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com.Source

Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past Dream for 4th straight victory

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 of her 33 points in the first half, Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 95-84 on Thursday night.New York (18-5) scored the opening 11 points and led 57-42 at halftime. Stewart became the first player in WNBA history with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a half, according to ESPN Stat & Info. Stewart was 7 of 10 from the field in the first half and 9 of 10 at the free-throw line.Allisha Gray scored 18 points of her 25 points in the first half for Atlanta (13-11).SPARKS 81, FEVER 68LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike had 25 points and nine rebounds, Jordin Canada added 21 points and seven assists and Los Angeles beat Indiana for the second time in two days.The Sparks (9-15) made 20 of 23 free throws, while the Fever (6-18) were 2 of 3.Erica Wheeler had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Indiana.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/...

Fans and students excited for University of Colorado conference move

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado is moving conferences after just over a decade in the Pac-12 conference, and fans and students alike are excited about the change.The university announced its move back to the Big 12 Thursday afternoon. This decision came with a unanimous vote, experts and students say they're excited about what this could mean for CU athletics. University of Colorado to rejoin Big 12 conference Zach Mechanik, a CU junior among those excited, said "We're playing better teams so I think we’ll be better as a team, and maybe the publicity around it and more hype around the school."It's a constantly evolving athletics department, with most eyes on football. Head coach Deion Sanders is bringing in a lot of that necessary exposure to the team. "The competition as far as I know is going to be tougher, but I think we’re ready for it with Deion here, so it’ll be good to see,” Mechanik said. Experts like sports media professor at MSU Darrin Duber-Smith sa...

Multi-burglary truck found in Arvada, suspects still at large

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Arvada Police said Thursday morning that a truck used in an early morning smash-and-grab has been found.“It was recovered this morning by one of our patrol officers,” said Arvada Police Spokesman, Chase Amos.Authorities say the truck was discovered in an apartment complex parking lot, just north of West 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.Surveillance footage shows two men involved in the burglary of Arvada Rent-Alls on Ralston Road at about 4:20 a.m. Monday. In the video, one of the suspects loads the items in what appears to be a red Ford F-150.“We know this red F-150 has been involved in multiple burglaries around the metro area,” Amos said.Amos said the truck was stolen out of Greenwood Village and contained “numerous items that we believe are from Arvada Rent-Alls.”There was a bag inside the truck that Amos said was full of key fobs stolen from other vehicles.The owner of Arvada Rent-Alls said about 15-thousand-dollars-worth of equipment was taken, in less than...

Denver is offering rebates on cooling systems that could save homeowners money

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

DENVER, CO. (KDVR) - As temperatures continue to hover in the mid-90s, there are thousands of homes in Denver that have no air conditioning system.It’s the reason the City of Denver is offering a rebate program for a new energy-efficient heating system that could save families a lot of money to get their homes cooled. How to know if you have heat exhaustion or heat stroke There are tens of thousands of people who do not have air conditioning, so Denver is trying to help them stay safe during these hot days.Arturo Bones Rodriguez’s home is not air-conditioned. He lives in Lakewood and showed FOX31 how he tries to keep his house cool.“I keep it closed up during the day. Blackout drapes, close the windows, close the doors and it stays comfortable,” Rodriguez said.Outside the home, there are tarps, umbrellas and just about anything he can find to cover up windows and skylights to keep the heat out.The city's program offers rebates through a Climate Action program for people who plan t...

Man dies after hostage situation on Lincoln Road ends in officer-involved shooting, sources say

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

Police said they were forced to fire after a man armed with a knife threatened two people inside a store along busy Lincoln Road, leading to the evacuation of several businesses.7News sources said the armed subject did not survive.According to Miami Beach Police, they received a disturbance call along the 900 block of Lincoln Road of an armed male subject at the Victoria’s Secret store, Thursday afternoon. Once police arrived, investigators said, an officer was forced to open fire, just after 5:30 p.m.Sources told 7News two people were being held hostage, and one of them was a young woman who lives out of the countryWitnesses said they heard four to five gunshots from inside Victoria’s Secret after officers arrived.Police evacuated several stores on Lincoln Road.Cellphone video captured the subject being put in the back of an ambulance by Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews.The subject was transported to Ryder Trauma Center. Sources said he died.Police have blocked off an enti...

Coral Gables fining homeowner $150 a day after developer’s complaint sparked code enforcement case

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:28:39 GMT

A South Florida man whose small home has gotten big attention — is facing a new battle. Karen Hensel explains in tonight’s 7 Investigates.Orlando Capote, homeowner: “It was our American dream.”Orlando Capote’s dream turned into a nightmare.As 7 Investigates first reported in 2019, the largest development in Coral Gables history was being built around his longtime family home.Orlando Capote: “The city of Coral Gables. Of the people, by the people, for the developers.”Orlando has long maintained the city allowed The Plaza Coral Gables to build too high and too close to his home. But his latest headache isn’t the tall buildings. It’s this decades-old metal structure in his driveway. He fears it could ultimately lead to him losing his home.Orlando Capote: “I am in a bad marriage with the city of Coral Gables.”The latest drama started with a violation warning Orlando received in November, citing a “chain-link fence a...