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Opinion: Increased security is a must for nation’s election workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

A county election worker in Oregon recently found himself in an unsettling situation during his rounds collecting ballots from drop boxes. A disgruntled woman, driving erratically, had been following him for hours. As the situation escalated, the woman began shouting that she had a gun and would continue filming him doing his job. Unfortunately, this election worker is not alone.One in six local elections officials in America have experienced threats while on the job. The dedicated citizens who keep our elections running smoothly face an increasingly hostile political environment. While they’ve repeatedly sounded the alarm about the need for increased security funding, their calls for help have mostly fallen on deaf ears.Election workers serve on the front lines of our democracy, helping to ensure every American can exercise their freedom to vote. They do the often thankless work while acting as facilitators of our elections — from collecting ballots from drop boxes to opening polli...

On the water in the friendly community of New Almaden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

Surrounded by the mountains and rolling hills of Almaden Quicksilver County Park and within walking distance to trailheads is a private retreat bordering Alamitos Creek.This hidden gem, a community of homes embraced by its peaceful surroundings and rural setting at the south end of San Jose’s Almaden Valley, is also conveniently located within 3 miles of top-rated schools including Graystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Leland High School, freeway access, and many shopping options.The park-style setting of the .37-acre property at 21581 Bertram Road showcases almost 2,000 square feet of living space and fabulous ultra-private indoor-outdoor living with a wrap-around upper deck, a spacious front deck under the canopy of a gorgeous shade tree, gardens with multiple fruit trees, grapevines, a gazebo, and more room to customize for your lifestyle. A paver patio under a pergola offers an ideal outdoor dining venue near a spacious patio and barbecue area.The open, light-filled floor...

Pakistan anti-graft court allows questioning of deputy at Imran Khan’s party amid political turmoil

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An anti-graft tribunal in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday allowed authorities to interrogate the president of former premier Imran Khan’s political party in a corruption probe, prosecutors and a defense lawyer said.The latest development comes a day after the National Accountability Bureau arrested Pervez Elahi in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after his one-month detention expired. Elahi was detained under a law that allows the government to arrest any suspect to ensure law and order in the country.Elahi is the president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI. Khan, who is imprisoned, is the chairman.Khan was arrested on August 6 after a court sentenced him to three years for corruption in a move that analysts say could halt his future in politics, for now. The court ruled that Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in April 2022 but remains the country’s leading opposition figure, had concealed assets after selling state gifts. Khan denies t...

IHS Holding: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — IHS Holding Ltd. (IHS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.24 billion in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the London-based company said it had a loss of $3.73. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 27 cents per share.The telecommunications infrastructure company posted revenue of $546.2 million in the period.IHS Holding expects full-year revenue in the range of $2.08 billion to $2.11 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IHS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IHSSource

Hallan al menos 13 cadáveres en congeladores en el estado mexicano de Veracruz

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

(CNN)  — Al menos 13 cadáveres fueron hallados en congeladores de dos edificios diferentes de la ciudad de Poza Rica, en el estado mexicano de Veracruz, según un comunicado emitido este lunes por Verónica Hernández Giadans, fiscal general del ese estado.Según el comunicado, se detuvo a seis sospechosos.Detienen a presunto responsable de la muerte de Milagros Monserrat en Guanajuato, México, dice el gobernadorSe inició una investigación sobre el incidente y la Dirección General de Servicios Periciales de México llevó a cabo pruebas criminalísticas de campo y de laboratorio para encontrar a los sospechosos, añadió.La Policía, los fiscales y los peritos llevan a cabo las investigaciones correspondientes sobre el incidente, según el comunicado.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

AP PHOTOS: A week after Maui wildfire, islanders survey aftermath and look ahead to recovery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

The wildfire that swept across Maui a week ago turned one of the nation’s most celebrated island vistas into an ashen moonscape and killed at least 99 people, a number that officials warn could rise by scores as the search continues.The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century devoured homes and businesses, blackened cars and left only ruins where thriving neighborhoods once stood. In some places, the flames advanced as fast as a car at highway speed — a mile a minute.The most serious blaze swept into Lahaina on Tuesday and destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000. When the flames were out and the smoke cleared, all that remained was a grid of gray rubble wedged between the blue ocean and lush green slopes.Now begins a long recovery as survivors mourn the dead, search teams look for more victims in the charred debris and families try to begin anew.The cause of the wildfire is under investigation. Fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurric...

Cardinal: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH) on Tuesday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $64 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Dublin, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 25 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.55 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.48 per share.The prescription drug distributor posted revenue of $53.45 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $52.41 billion.For the year, the company reported net income of $261 million, or $1 per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $205.01 billion.Cardinal expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.50 to $6.75 per share.Cardinal shares have climbed 21% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P...

Kenya launches an inquiry into alleged abuses by a British Army training unit — including a murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations and ethical breaches by a British Army training unit active for decades in what the UK calls “our defense partner of choice in East Africa.”Britain’s Ministry of Defense didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.The British have roughly 200 military personnel permanently based in Kenya, most of them training more than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers a year before their deployment to neighboring Somalia to combat al-Qaida’s longtime East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab. The British government invests more than 1.1 billion Kenyan shillings ($9.6 million) every year into the partnership.But some Kenyans have raised concerns about the way British forces treat locals as well as the environment during the military training in arid, bandit-plagued areas north of Mt. Kenya. In late 2021, Kenyan police said they were reopening the case of a local woman, Agnes Wanji...

Aurora Police Department grieves loss of K-9

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora is mourning the loss of K-9 Flash, a member of the Aurora Police Department, who passed away on Sunday morning. Flash's expertise was in narcotics and patrol. He had served alongside Officer Exstrom since he was young and hung up his collar in 2020 after eight years of work. Aurora Police said Flash and Exstrom have been inseparable for 11 years.He helped in many investigations, including a safe surrender of two armed carjacking suspects. K-9 handler mourns loss of dog, calls for tougher penalties for people who shoot them K-9 Flash in the Aurora Police Department. (Photo courtesy Aurora Police Department)K9 Flash and Officer Exstrom. (Photo courtesy Aurora Police Department)Family honors K-9 Flash. (Photo courtesy Aurora Police Department)Thoughts and prayers flooded the Aurora Police Department's Facebook page after they posted about the loss. Some people met Flash during his time at the department."Oh no! I’ve met Ofc Flash. He is a good dog. I'm heartfe...

Jefferson County begins school year with safety as a priority

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With over 78,000 students, the Jefferson County School District is the second largest in the state. They have been in the national spotlight for their safety protocols.School safety teams and school resource officers have been in the spotlight a lot lately. Jeff Pierson, executive director for the Department of School Safety at Jeffco Public Schools, said they are the gold standard for school safety. He said they have to be after a few shootings took place in their communities, starting with Columbine.“We're the gold standard. But when you think about the other districts around, we support them as much as we can. We've been forced into being the number one and setting the bar very high for the expectation we have for our community,” Pierson said. Cherry Creek School District bypasses teacher shortage with high starting salaries Jeffco said they partner with law enforcement to provide SROs, but the district said its safety strategy goes beyond SROs.“So, the partner...