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Former San Jose Mayor to file for Congress

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

(BCN) -- Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Friday will officially file his nomination papers to run for a seat in Congress.       Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Ho, ho, ho! Gift Ideas for stargazers In 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

OK, so you have someone on your holiday gift list that loves the stars. What to do, what to do… Don’t despair, here’s my annual WTOP “Gift Ideas For Stargazers.”Internet shopping and quick shipping can get that star-minded someone their gift fairly quickly with very little hassle — even if that someone is yourself.Monthly Magazine SubscriptionAs a first step for someone new to astronomy, I recommend getting them a magazine subscription to either (or both)  Astronomy or Sky and Telescope (S&T). An added bonus is that when the magazine arrives each month it will be a reminder of you to that special stargazer. Astronomy and S&T also provide a digital version bundled with the print subscription, which comes in handy.  These monthly magazines and their respective websites are chockfull of observing advice, astronomical equipment, pictures, book reviews, astronomy related ads, news and even monthly observing guides/star charts.For full disclosure I am an S&T ...

Ministerio Público de Guatemala hace nueva petición para retirarle la inmunidad al presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El Ministerio Público de Guatemala anunció este viernes que volvió a solicitar que se le retire la inmunidad al presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo por presunto lavado de dinero y el supuesto uso de documentos falsos para constituir su partido, el Movimiento Semilla.CNN contactó a la dirigencia del partido Movimiento Semilla. Un portavoz dijo que “en el transcurso del día les convocaremos a una conferencia de prensa”, en respuesta a las nuevas acusaciones del Ministerio Público.Por su parte, la OEA emitió un comunicado en el que condenó “el intento de golpe de Estado por parte del Ministerio Público de Guatemala”. Y añadió que estas acciones “constituyen una alteración del orden constitucional del país, un quebrantamiento del Estado de Derecho y una violación de los Derechos Humanos de la población de su país”.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Data Doctors: How to guest-proof your computer and Wi-Fi over the holidays

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

Q: What’s the safest way to let guests use my computer and Wi-Fi?A: The holiday season often means guests will be visiting or staying with you, so it’s important to consider security and privacy issues regarding your home network.Depending on the situation, your guests may ask to connect to your Wi-Fi or to use your computer to access some of their personal accounts, both of which present security concerns.A careless user of your Wi-Fi can open a pathway for computers and smart devices on your network to be compromised.Guest Wi-FiUnless you have an ancient wireless router, there should be an option to turn on what is known as a “guest” network, which creates a separate connection for your visitors.This will allow your guests to connect to the Internet, but none of the devices on your personal network, such as printers, network storage devices, security cameras, or shared folders on your computers.To do this, you’ll need to access the admin interface for your router, whic...

¿Qué pasó con el cuerpo de Osama bin Laden?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

Cuando el cerebro de los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre del 2001 en Estados Unidos, Osama bin Laden, fue ultimado de varios tiros en la cabeza tras una emboscada en su residencia en Abbottabad, Pakistán, en el 2011, el mundo respiró aliviado.Pero a más de 12 años de su muerte, muchos se preguntan qué pasó con su cuerpo y por qué no se difundieron fotos del cadáver.El líder de la red terrorista al-Qaeda fue el hombre más buscado del mundo tras los ataques que dejaron más de 3,000 muertos en EEUU. El calvario del doctor que delató a Osama bin Laden A 10 años de la muerte de Osama bin Laden: la clave estaba en el mensajero Pero en la madrugada del 2 de mayo del 2011, un equipo elite de las fuerzas de EEUU emboscó al saudita de 54 años en su vivienda y lo mató de varios tiros en el tercer piso de la casona que habitaba junto a miembros de su familia y varios guardaespaldas.Tras la confirmación de que el cuerpo era del terror...

I-70 west closed in Golden Friday for semi crash

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed at C-470 after a semitractor hit the underside of an overpass, blocking the roadway.The road was initially closed at about 11 a.m., and all traffic was rerouted from the westbound lanes onto eastbound (south) C-470. The official closure starts at milepost 260. See the latest traffic conditions in Denver on FOX31 The Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol Golden were investigating the crash.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday. (Photo by Colorado State Patrol Golden.)A semi-tractor hit the bottom of a bridge in Golden on I-70, causing a closure of the westbound lanes. Photo from CDOT's interstate cameras.A semi-tractor hit the bottom of an overpass on I-70 on Friday....

Drug-soaked mail trending in jails across Colorado

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Inmates have been trying to get drugs into jails across Colorado through the mail, the Weld County Sheriff's Office said Friday.It's a trend that Captain Matt Turner, who oversees the Weld County Jail, said jail staff have seen across the state. Inmates eat or suck on paper to get high. From crack cocaine deal to murder over marijuana: Here's what we know about the Gaylord St. shooting WCSO said an inmate in the Weld County jail received mail in April that was soaked in unspecified drugs.The inmate was scheduled to be transferred to the Department of Corrections and planned to sell the drug-soaked papers while in custody, according to WCSO.WCSO said two people were arrested on Thursday. Monica Moreno, 27, was arrested on suspicion of introducing contraband in the second degree, a class six felony, and unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing or sale of a schedule four/five controlled substance, a level four drug felony.The inmate was charged with introduci...

Afghan Women's Collective hosts holiday sale, providing for immigrants

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A business aimed at helping support Afghan women new to America is hosting a sale on Saturday for hand-sewn items. Afghan Women’s Collective is hosting a holiday sale for hand-sewed items on Saturday, just in time for Christmas. The concept of the group is simple, but it's been changing the lives of Afghan women in Denver. Boulder Sheriff warns of stolen Wyoming vehicle titles used in Colorado Director of the collective Beth Finesilver told FOX31 how it all started."The business started two and a half years ago with the women who lived in our neighborhood as a way to help them settle into our society as newcomers and as a way to make money for the first time in their lives," Finesilver said.They will be selling items for everyone, from napkins to placemat sets, to dish towels and even bandanas for our four-legged friends. But of course, this cause stretches far beyond pieces of fabric. "They are still struggling to get used to our society and our culture and the ...

Suspected drug traffickers arrested in Marathon after bags of crystal meth found inside car

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

Possible drug traffickers were stopped in the Florida Keys.Authorities stopped a vehicle in Marathon early Friday morning for operating its high-beam headlights into oncoming traffic.Officers discovered bags of crystal meth in the car and found about 2.4 ounces.The driver and a passenger were arrested.Matthew Cleveland and Stacey Jovi face multiple charges, including trafficking the drugs.

3 airlifted following head-on collision near Gator Park in West Miami-Dade

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:55:36 GMT

Three people were airlifted to the hospital following a head-on collision in West Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miccosukee Police units responded to the scene of the crash near Gator Park, located at 24050 SW 8th St., around 4 p.m., Friday.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where two trucks were visibly damaged, and the injured victim was seen being placed into a rescue helicopter.The victims were airlifted as trauma alerts to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.