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Opinion: These Montana kids are right about climate change, intergenerational justice, and fossil-fuel friendly policies

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

How significant is the youth-led constitutional climate trial in Montana and what are its implications?As the first-ever trial in the U.S. in a climate change lawsuit, Held v. Montana, set for June 12-23, is historic. Plaintiffs — 16 young Montanans — sued the state over its energy policies claiming the state’s actions have violated their constitutional right.The right they claim is the right to “a clean and healthful environment” as mandated by the Constitution of Montana, which reads: “The state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations.” They argue that the state government supports, promotes, and prioritizes fossil fuels, impacting climate change and disproportionately harming them. Instead of seeking monetary damages, they are asking the court to declare that Montana’s fossil fuel energy policies and actions violate their state constitutional rights.For example, the state energy p...

What we know about the missing Titanic submersible

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

Low De Wei, Alex Millson | (TNS) Bloomberg NewsA submersible carrying five people to tour the wreck of the Titanic on the Atlantic seabed went missing on Sunday. The dive craft’s command ship lost contact with the submersible and its occupants less than two hours after launch, after which it informed the U.S. Coast Guard.Extensive rescue operations are currently underway, with the craft’s air supply thought to last a little under three more days. Here’s what we know about the missing vessel, the company behind the tours, and its Chief Executive Officer Stockton Rush, who is believed to be on board:What is the Titan submersible?The missing craft is owned by OceanGate and is named Titan. The sub is designed to carry five people — a pilot and four passengers — and is made of carbon fiber and titanium, according to OceanGate’s website. It measures 6.7 meters in length and is designed to reach depths of 2.5 miles (4 kilometers). The Titanic sits on the seabed 2.4 miles down.What is it li...

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” just doesn’t crack the whip | Review

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” debuted in May at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received what could kindly be described as a tepid response from critics.Based on a recent advanced screening of the fifth and, supposedly, final film in the beloved series dating to 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” it’s pretty easy to say “Dial” isn’t some horrendous “Indiana Jones” adventure.But, alas, it isn’t a particularly strong one, either.It’s as if talented filmmaker James Mangold — taking the reins from franchise director Steven Spielberg — set out to make a convincing forgery of an “Indiana Jones.”Aside from Spielberg, all the requisite ingredients are there, from Harrison Ford in the titular role — wearing his leather jacket and fedora and occasionally cracking that iconic whip — to an archeological treasure to scheming Nazis to one last rousing score from the great John Williams.And yet the affair constantly feels a little off, starting with the action-packed ...

Herbicides toxic to people and fish contaminate Home Lake State Wildlife Area along Rio Grande River east of Monte Vista, forcing closure

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

Toxic herbicide contamination of water has forced a second extension of the closure of a popular state wildlife area for fishing east of Monte Vista in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.The Home Lake State Wildlife Area will be closed for fishing at least through the end of June, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced this week.Located near the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and other protected public property along the Rio Grande River, this popular fishing reservoir has been closed since June 2. The initial closure was extended on June 16.Herbicides used for agriculture in the valley got into Home Lake reservoir water and are toxic, CPW officials said in a news release, adding that they’ve caught people violating the closure to fish and removing signs.Related ArticlesColorado News | Sweetwater Lake is gorgeous, but it can’t handle large crowds — and maybe never will Colorado News | 16 Colorado lakes and reservoirs for a dreamy summer ...

Jacqueline Zamarripa Killed, Saul Alfas Arrested after Hit-and-Run on Willow Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision Near Caspian Avenue Kills 21-Year-Old Long Beach WomanLONG BEACH, CA (June 20, 2023) – Friday evening, Jacqueline Zamarripa was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision on Willow Street in West Long Beach.The deadly crash occurred around 10:57 p.m. at Willow Street and Caspian Avenue, just west of Los Angeles River.According to the police, an SUV collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado while driving in circles at the intersection.Consequently, the westbound Silverado lost control and crashed into a tree located in the center median.A statement from the 20-year-old Silverado driver from Carson claimed that the SUV driver fled the scene before authorities arrived. Unfortunately, the female passenger of the Chevrolet pickup died at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics.The coroner’s office identified the deceased victim as 21-year-old Jacqueline Zamarripa of Long Beach.On Saturday, the 20-year-old suspect, identified as Saul Alfas o...

Ofelia Santana Dead after DUI Crash on Jensen Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

Michelle Antoinette Vega Arrested after Fatal Rollover Crash on Del Rey AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (June 20, 2023) – Friday, Ofelia Santana died after a DUI crash on Jensen Avenue that left Michelle Antoinette Vega arrested.The incident happened on June 16th near the intersection of Del Rey Avenue and Jensen Avenue.According to reports, 45-year-old Michelle Antoinette Vega, of Fresno, was driving westbound on Jensen Avenue. She lost control and entered the center median. There, she overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn on the right shoulder.The collision caused her passenger, 35-year-old Ofelia Santana, to be ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.First responders to the site of the collision transported both Vega and Santana to a local hospital for treatment. At the hospital, officials pronounced Santana dead, due to the extent of her injuries.Following the crash, police arrested Michelle Antoinette Vega, after she showed signs of intoxicat...

Republicans on Capitol Hill criticize DOJ charges against Hunter Biden and vow to continue investigating the president’s son

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

House and Senate Republicans have been quick to criticize the plea deal between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden, arguing Tuesday that the charges brought against President Joe Biden’s son exemplify what they describe as the weaponization of the DOJ.The reaction underscores how the charges brought by the DOJ as the result of a five-year investigation led by a Donald Trump appointee will not deter Republicans on Capitol Hill, particularly GOP lawmakers who control the House and by extension the committees, from pursuing their own probes into the Biden family.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dismissed the fact that the US attorney was a Trump holdover when asked by CNN’s Manu Raju.RELATED: Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax charges, strikes deal on gun charge“You think it’s equal and fair that a political opponent is going to be given jail time, but a presidential son – and if you compare this to other individuals in America that have the same accusations against them, ...

Target security guard gives shoplifter a break and lets her go; she returns to steal again

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

An accused shoplifter shown leniency by a store security employee didn’t learn her lesson after being let go. She returned the same day in an attempt to steal again.The incidents occurred at Target, 3100 Fairlane Drive, on June 4. A loss prevention employee told the reporting officer that the accused woman, who was being detained, made her first attempt to steal earlier that day.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lawyer Eastman faces a disciplinary hearing over a plot to keep Trump in power after his 2020 loss Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man arrested on suspicion of flashing a gun during Pacifica road-rage incident Crime and Public Safety | A Northern California restaurant must pay workers $140,000 after allegedly hiring a fake priest to extract confessions of workers’ ‘sins’ Crime and Public Safety | Rescuers race against time to find missing sub bound for Titanic site Crime and Public Safety | ...

Raising the retirement age for pilots to 67 is facing fierce opposition — from pilots

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News (TNS)Pilots and flight attendant unions are sounding alarms at an attempt in Congress to raise the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots by two years to 67.The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes funding for the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, includes an amendment that would raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. House bill 3935 was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 14 after a House subcommittee tacked on the amendment to alter the age commercial airline pilots have to step down.The Regional Airline Association is supportive of the house bill, stating the age change is “modest” and allows for the retention of more experienced captains, who can in turn fly alongside and mentor new first officers, to stabilize attrition. Concerns have been rising over the crippli...

Pacifica: Drunk driver had two children in vehicle when he struck parked car, police say

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:50:56 GMT

PACIFICA — A suspect was driving drunk and had two children in his car when he collided with a parked car in Pacifica on Saturday and attempted to flee the scene, leading to his arrest, according to authorities.Police in a news release Tuesday said that officers responded to a report of a non-injury crash about 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the area of Fairway and Seaside Drives. It was reported that the driver of a white Chevrolet sedan collided with a parked vehicle and attempted to leave the scene.Upon arrival, officers found the suspect vehicle and determined that a 40-year-old Union City man was involved — and that he had been driving with a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old in the car.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 5 teens arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest after hourlong, 50-mile Peninsula pursuit Crime and Public Safety | San Carlos: 2 Redwood City men arrested on suspicion of stealing $50,000 in construction material Crime and P...