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Gov. Jared Polis elected vice chair of the National Governors Association

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

Gov. Jared Polis was elected by fellow governors to be vice chair of the National Governors Association on Friday, a yearlong posting that follows his recently expired chairmanship of the Western Governor’s Association.Related ArticlesPolitics | Immigrant advocacy groups call for closure of Aurora detention center, citing excessive solitary confinement Politics | Colorado House leaders break open-meeting laws, use encrypted messaging app, freshmen lawmakers allege Politics | Here’s how much lobbyists spent to sway lawmakers during the 2023 session Politics | No lawyers for miles: Rural Colorado’s shortage of attorneys is “hitting a crisis point” Politics | In race to roll out broadband in Colorado, Bennet calls on local governments to tap into nearly $1B in federal funds Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will serve as chair. The chair sets the association’s agenda for the year. Co...

Broncos ILB Alex Singleton finally has hard-earned job and financial security. Now? “Don’t screw it up”

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

Alex Singleton is accustomed to producing in the NFL at this point.After all, he’s logged three straight seasons with 120 or more tackles between Philadelphia (120 in 2020, 137 in 2021) and Denver (163 last year).Even still, he enters training camp later this month in a new position altogether.Singleton’s got security (job and financial) for maybe the first true time in his eight-year professional career.Denver general manager George Paton called the 29-year-old linebacker “a baller” at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and then made sure he returned to the Broncos a couple of weeks later by giving him a three-year deal worth up to $18 million ($9 million guaranteed) that came with a $4 million signing bonus.“I didn’t really know. I talked obviously with Sean (Payton) and George and them that week before, but it was kind of in limbo that week before,” Singleton said during Denver’s offseason program. “They said they were all in, so that’s kind of when I was like, ‘OK cool.’ …“The...

Unknown chemical spill closes 60 Fwy in Chino

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

A chemical spill closed multiple lanes of the eastbound 60 Freeway in Chino Friday morning, impacting traffic and causing delays of up to an hour.The unknown chemical appeared to come from dozens of white buckets that were strewn about the roadway, as shown in footage from the scene.A reported chemical spill closed lanes of the eastbound 60 Freeway in Chino on July 14, 2023. (Key News Network)The buckets reportedly spilled just before Central Avenue at about 3:10 a.m., and by 3:30 a.m., a SigAlert had been issued for the three right lanes, according to Sigalert.com. The California Highway Patrol and Chino Valley Fire District were on scene to direct traffic and assist with cleanup.

Mike Driggers: A serial entrepreneur and a world-leading Authority Marketing Agent who helps people unleash their greatest gifts.

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

Mike has been impacting, motivating and empowering others to help them position as the “go-to authority” in their niches, taking over the thought leader expert industry.The world has seen the rise of several professionals and entrepreneurs who have remained steadfast in attaining their personal goals. How often has the world known about business personalities, experts and leaders who worked relentlessly and consistently to add more value to the lives of others and work toward leading others on the path of growth and success? Well, we couldn’t help but notice the story of one such remarkable personality named Mike Driggers, a serial entrepreneur, a self-driven and determined professional also known as the world’s leading Authority Marketing Agent and the one who has been helping people unleash their greatest gifts, taking over the thought leader expert industry.Mike Driggers, over the last four decades, has been making quite a name for himself and a powerful impact on the lives of br...

Argentinian Hacker Returns USD 200 Million in Largest Heist in History to a Digital Bank  

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

At just 19 years old, Federico Jaime infiltrated a complex computer security system and in just 18 minutes obtained a record amount. Days later, Jaime returned the money and left an unexpected message.A couple of weeks ago, news circulated on some international portals about a 19-year-old Argentine hacker who had stolen 200 million dollars from an English bank, and who contrary to what usually happens in the vast majority of these cases, had returned the total amount of money. Even one saver received much more than they had lost due to the touching words they shared.To put the situation into perspective, this was the largest hack in history carried out by a single person, and the “attack” lasted just 18 minutes, followed by a series of communications between the parties. The total amount obtained was returned 23 days later, leaving as a golden touch to the maneuver a message revealing his identity and encouraging the practice of “Ethical Hacking”, that is, th...

Monday is the last chance to claim your 2019 tax refund

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

By Katie Lobosco | CNNWashington — If you forgot to file your taxes during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, you have until Monday to do so.Nearly 1.5 million taxpayers may still be eligible for a tax refund from tax year 2019, according to the Internal Revenue Service. By law, taxpayers normally have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. The original tax day in 2020 was delayed by 90 days due to the pandemic, so the usual three-year window has also been pushed back to July 17.There is no penalty for filing late if a taxpayer is owed a refund, according to the IRS.If taxpayers don’t file in time, Treasury keeps the money.How to file your 2019 federal tax returnThe 2019 return must be filed on paper, rather than electronically, and be postmarked by July 17.Tax year 2019 forms can be found online on the IRS Forms, Instructions and Publications page or by calling 800-TAX-FORM.Taxpayers who can’t find their 2019 income information may need to request a copy of ...

Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

By Sam Fossum, CNNThe Biden administration announced Friday that 804,000 borrowers will have their student debt wiped away, totaling $39 billion worth of debt, in the coming weeks due to fixes that more accurately count qualified monthly payments under existing income-driven repayment plans.“For far too long, borrowers fell through the cracks of a broken system that failed to keep accurate track of their progress towards forgiveness,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a written statement.There are currently several different kinds of income-driven repayment plans for borrowers with federal student loans, which base payments on a borrower’s income and family size – regardless of their total outstanding debt. After reaching a set forgiveness threshold of 20 or 25 years, a borrower’s remaining balance is then wiped.“By fixing past administrative failures, we are ensuring everyone gets the forgiveness they deserve, just as we have done for public servants, students who were che...

Fremont police searching for missing woman

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 20-year-old woman who was last seen Thursday morning in the 36000 block of Fremont Boulevard.Husna Enayat is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 132 pounds, according to police. She has brown hair and brown eyes. COVID home eviction moratorium ending in Oakland Police say Enayat uses AC Transit buses and was last seen waiting for a bus to go to school. She has no prior history of running away or leaving for long periods of time.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Anyone who may have seen Enayat or has information on her whereabouts is asked to contact FPD at 510-790-6800.

Teen arrested for DUI strikes officer, attempts to bite another

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

(KRON) -- A 17-year-old was recently arrested for driving under the influence and crashing his car into a street sign, according to the San Mateo Police Department.  COVID home eviction moratorium ending in Oakland The driver, whose blood alcohol content reached three times the legal limit, crashed into a Central Park sign. After officers arrived at the scene, the teen struck an officer and attempted to bite another, police said.Photos by SMPD show officers at the scene of the crash as well as damage to the car.Photo: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDPhoto: San Mateo PDKRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The driver was uninjured and no other injuries were reported.

Pacific kelp forests are dying off at alarming rates, but experts say there's room for optimism

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:43:15 GMT

One of the ocean's greatest supporters of life is finding itself hanging on by a thread.Pacific kelp forests have been depleted by more than 90% in just a few short years., and scientists say their survival is critical.Kelp forests provide crucial habitats to support marine animals, and humans around the world benefit from healthy kelp because they protect our coastlines from waves, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce oxygen like trees on land. And a new study published earlier this year revealed that healthy kelp forests contributed more than $500 billion to the world economy. Needless to say, their survival has a direct impact on our own.Surfers paddle near dying kelp beneath Scripps Pier on August 7, 2018, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)So why are they dying? Well, the main driver of the massive die-off, like many other problems facing the world's oceans, is global climate change.Jennie Dean, Vice President of Education and Conservat...