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Bruce Yandle: Tariffs kiss up to special organized interests. At the expense of the common good

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

Here we go again. Another week and another set of efforts by the Biden administration to protect the U.S. economy from competition and combat climate change.But those looking for hard evidence that it will consistently serve the common good are sure to be disappointed. That, as country singer Johnny Lee sang, is “looking for love in all the wrong places.” Special interests — those influential folks seeking a boost at the expense of others — are the ones finding comfort.Yes, raw election politics seems to trump the public interest, whether it’s a cleaner climate or lower grocery bills, nearly every time. Fortunately, all hope is not lost.Beginning with the pessimistic side, a few days ago, the administration announced a new round of tariffs on solar panels exported to the United States from Southeast Asian countries that have been putting the final touches on Chinese components. After delays meant to give American industry time to adjust, Biden officials...

Massive police response brings mall safety into question

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Mayhem broke out last night at Crossgates Mall on National Cinema Day. Multiple agencies responded to the scene after several verbal and physical fights were reported involving roughly 80 people. No serious injuries were reported. Chaos spilled over from the mall into the parking lot around at approximately 7:34 P.M. Pyramid Management Group, the company that operates the mall, has attempted to stop fights at the mall with a Parental Escort Policy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over seven law enforcement agencies responded to the scene Sunday night, including UAlbany police and both Albany and Saratoga County Sheriff's Departments.In a statement the Guilderland Police Department said it responded to a report of fighting at Regal Cinema inside the mall. It read, in part: “Upon arrival a large group of juveniles ran outside of the mall from the cinema area. Several smaller fights were reported in a few l...

Man admits aiding in armed robbery at St. Louis County phone store

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man appeared in federal court Monday and admitted his involvement in the robbery of a St. Louis County Boost Mobile store in 2021.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Damonta Bridges, 31, took a deal to plead guilty to a robbery charge and being a felon in possession of a firearmAs part of the plea, federal prosecutors and Bridges' lawyer will request a sentence of 137 months in prison. Bridges will be sentenced on Nov. 28.Bridges told the court he was present at a Boost Mobile store on Bellefontaine Road on Aug. 9, 2021, when Kadijah McFadden held the place up at gunpoint. McFadden stole $630 from the business. Both McFadden and Bridges stole several phones. Five new Missouri laws to know that become official Monday Bridges also admitted being a passenger in a stolen Jeep Cherokee on Sept. 5, 2021. McFadden had carjacked the vehicle earlier in the day.Around noon the same day, St. Louis County police spotted the stole...

Zach Bryan's 2024 Quittin' Time Tour to stop in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Country music artist Zach Bryan will be playing the Enterprise Center during his Quittin' Time Tour. The St. Louis stop will be on May 22, 2024. Tickets go on sale on September 8, 2023.Bryan's Burn, Burn, Burn Tour ends Wednesday in Kansas City. Many of the shows on that tour sold out several months in advance.Zach Bryan’s The Quittin Time Tour 2024 Dates:March 06          Chicago, IL                    United Center *^March 07          Chicago, IL                    United Center *^March 09          Pittsburgh, PA               PPG Paints Arena *^March 10      &...

20-year-old killed in Aurora shooting Sunday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

Aurora police are investigating after a 20-year-old was shot and killed Sunday night.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three people injured in Sunday night shooting in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Armed man fatally shot by Aurora police pulled gun when he was being robbed Crime and Public Safety | Aurora man killed after confronting scooter thieves Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in fatal Aurora shooting arrested in Georgia for separate homicide Crime and Public Safety | Another Denver homeless encampment is scheduled for a sweep, this one because it was the site of a shooting Police responded around 6:20 p.m. to a call of a shooting at a residence in the 1500 block of South Galena Way, authorities said in a blog post. Officers then found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transferred to the hospital, where he later died, police said.Witnesses told police that the victim, identif...

Spanish soccer federation leaders asks president Rubiales to resign after kissing player on the lips

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

By GRAHAM DUNBAR (AP Sports Writer)GENEVA (AP) — Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday for kissing a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final.The heads of the regional bodies that make up the federation (RFEF) made the request in a collective statement.“After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said.The heads also urged interim president Pedro Rocha to immediately withdraw the federation’s request to UEFA on Monday to suspend it from international competitions because of government interference over demands to remove Rubiales.That move was widely seen as an attempt to silence some of Rubiales’ critics, including government ministers who have asked for his removal, as such a suspensio...

Adams County man sentenced to probation for threatening governor, local prosecutor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

A 42-year-old Adams County man has pleaded guilty to threatening Gov. Jared Polis and an Adams County prosecutor by voicemail earlier this year.Jeromie Rose pleaded guilty to retaliation against an elected official and retaliation against a prosecutor, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said in a Monday news release. He received four years of probation in each case, which will run concurrently.“Public service is an honor that comes with certain sacrifices, but personal safety is not one of them,” said Brian Mason, the 17th Judicial DA, in a statement. “The defendant’s actions here were not only outrageous, they were dangerous and they were criminal. Threatening violence against a public official fundamentally undermines the social fabric of society. Public discourse is often fraught, particularly today, but threatening or perpetrating violence is never acceptable. We will prosecute and hold accountable those who do.”Authorities say Rose on June 20 left threaten...

Receiver Javon Antonio shows big-play potential in CU Buffs offense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

Colorado receiver Javon Antonio, left, makes a leaping catch against cornerback Kyndrich Breedlove during Buffaloes’ football practice on Aug. 5, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (University of Colorado Athletics)Throughout Colorado’s preseason camp, it became routine to see a No. 4 white jersey leaping over defensive backs to make catches.Javon Antonio needed a little bit of a time to adjust to the altitude in Boulder, but once he did, he shined.CU will open the 2023 football season on Saturday at TCU (10 a.m. MT, Fox), with Antonio being among the many intriguing play-makers on offense.“He’s a presence,” offensive coordinator Sean Lewis said. “He’s a big body kid that can run. He’s got a ton of collegian experience, so there’s not a whole lot that fazes him. And again, it’s a matter of how fast can he uptake with what’s going on and then be able to apply that and use his physical gifts.”At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Antonio is not only CU’s biggest wide receiver; he’s actually bigger than...

Homeowners are axing insurance amid rising premiums

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

Just as high healthcare costs have prompted millions of Americans to forgo health insurance, now some homeowners are skipping home coverage because of rising premiums.The national average for home insurance has risen 20% this year to just over $1,400. Obviously, you can pay a whole lot more in well-heeled places like Southern California.While lower-income homeowners blame high annual costs for ditching coverage, wealthier people say they have enough cash on hand to handle rebuilding, so there's no need to pay a monthly insurance fee.That's bad thinking."It is a risky proposition to go without home insurance, and you need to fully understand the financial consequences if you lose your home," Noah Damsky, a financial adviser in Los Angeles, told the Wall Street Journal.Forgoing home insurance is literally playing with fire.If your residence burns down, you might lose not just your home and all your possessions, but you'll also be on the hook for carting away your home's remains. And t...

Man Dies in Head-On Motorcycle Crash on Highway 165 [Merced, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:55 GMT

35-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near August AvenueMERCED, CA (August 28, 2023) – Wednesday night, one man was fatally struck in a head-on motorcycle crash on Highway 165.The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., near August Avenue and South Oslo Street.Officers say the 35-year-old male rider of a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading north on the highway at around 45-50 miles per hour.Meanwhile, a woman driving a southbound 2013 Audi SUV attempted to pass a big-rig towing a trailer and a pickup-truck. In doing, so she moved into the rider’s oncoming lane.Once the rider noticed the Audi in his lane, he veered right onto the shoulder while the driver did the same. As a result, the two vehicles collided head-on.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the 35-year-old male rider dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.In addition, the 33-year-old woman from Newman and her 12-year-old male passenger remained uninjur...