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29 graduates sworn in as Montgomery Co. police officers, amid push to increase recruits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

A brand new class of police recruits have been sworn in to their new jobs, serving five different law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County, Maryland.The 29 members of the 75th session of the Montgomery County Police Training Academy will work in the Montgomery County, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg and Rockville City police departments along with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department.The 22 men and seven women graduated at a time when police departments across the country are under increased pressure to fight increasing crime and to withstand the scrutiny from police accountability boards.More Montgomery County NewsMore Local NewsMontgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones told the new academy graduates, “We will expect a lot from you in the coming years, and the coming days.”Takoma Park police Chief Antonio DeVaul told WTOP after the graduation ceremony, “I tell you, the challenges that these officers face are unlike any that we faced thirty years ago w...

La Reserva Federal quiere limitar el aumento salarial. Eso es especialmente malo para las mujeres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) —  El mercado laboral de Estados Unidos está extraordinariamente sólido: el desempleo se sitúa un mínimo de cinco décadas, incluso mientras la Reserva Federal hace todo lo posible por enfriar la economía en su lucha contra la inflación. El crecimiento salarial también está aumentando, a medida que la demanda de mano de obra supera a la oferta.Pero no todos los trabajadores se han beneficiado por igual de los aumentos salariales.Un nuevo informe de Wells Fargo muestra que el número de mujeres solteras en la población activa ha crecido tres veces más deprisa que el conjunto de la población activa en la última década. Al mismo tiempo, sus salarios no han alcanzado los de sus pares masculinos.Estas diferencias tienen un profundo efecto no solo en el bienestar de los trabajadores, sino también en la economía en general y en el mercado de valores.¿Qué está ocurriendo?Según el informe de Wells Fargo, las mujeres que no se han casado ganaron el año pasado el 92% de lo...

La Cámara Baja aprueba hacer pública la información sobre el origen del COVID-19

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

WASHINGTON — La Cámara de Representantes votó por unanimidad el viernes para hacer pública la información de los servicios de inteligencia sobre los orígenes del COVID-19, en una muestra de apoyo bipartidista en vísperas del tercer aniversario del inicio de la mortífera pandemia.El proyecto aprobado por 419 votos a favor y ninguno en contra va ahora a la firma del presidente Joe Biden.El debate fue breve y al grano: los estadounidenses quieren saber cómo comenzó el virus y qué se puede hacer para prevenir brotes futuros.LA MEDIDA PASA A LA FIRMA DEL PRESIDENTE JOE BIDEN“El pueblo estadounidense merece respuestas a cada aspecto de la pandemia de COVID-19”, afirmó el legislador republicano Michael Turner, presidente de la Comisión de Inteligencia de la cámara.Esto incluye, agregó, “como se creó este virus, y específicamente si fue un hecho natural o producto de un evento relacionado con el laboratorio”.La orden de hacer pública la información se concentró en la información de intelige...

Lawmakers put in long hours to hear debate on gun reform, overdose prevention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Long hours of work over at the state Capitol are not over yet. Members of the Colorado House stayed up until past 7 a.m. Friday to go over two bills that have made headlines this session. Now, senators are at it debating gun measures into Friday night. Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback Democrats at the Capitol have the upper hand when it comes to votes needed to pass legislation, but Republicans still want Democrats and the public to hear their thoughts.Nearly 18 hours of debate at Colorado CapitolRepresentatives worked long hours overnight to pass two preliminary votes. After nearly 18 hours of debate on the floor, a bill that would establish a three-day waiting period for gun purchases in the state and a bill that would allow cities to operate an overdose prevention center cleared their second reading votes. Both measures still need a third vote to clear the House chamber."What a privilege to have a long, tough night, to be on the other sid...

Southern Colorado has 6 earthquakes in 24 hours, region's strongest in a decade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Southern Colorado had six earthquakes in less than 24 hours, clustered west of Trinidad on Thursday and Friday. The minor quakes were all above 2.5 magnitude, which is the minimum usually felt by people.Two of the earthquakes rank among the 20 strongest on record for the state. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 4.3 quake at 11:06 p.m. Thursday north of Segundo, and another 4.3 near the same area at 1:13 p.m. Friday. Why potholes are so prevalent on I-70 by Loveland Pass It's been more than a decade since Colorado had as many earthquakes of this magnitude in one area over 24 hours. From Aug. 22-24, 2011, there were 17 in the same region, west and southwest of Trinidad. It was the last time that area of the state saw as strong as this week's quakes. All of them registered at least 2.5 or higher.Those included a 5.3 earthquake on Aug. 22 near Valdez, which caused minor damage. It stands as the fourth strongest on record in Colorado and the strongest since 1967.Si...

Michigan State shooter's note mentions Colorado Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

A man who fatally shot three students and wounded five others on the Michigan State University campus left a note describing himself as being “hated,” a “loner” and an “outcast."Anthony McRae, 43, also wrote “I’m tired of being rejected” in the note, which includes a mention of Colorado and was dated the day before the Feb. 13 shooting. Police released it on Friday.“They made me who I’m am today a killer,” the note read. “I’m a person,” and “They hate me why? why? why? why?”McRae, who lived in nearby Lansing, had no connection to the school. The rampage began shortly after 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 when shots were fired inside a classroom at Berkey Hall, which is easily accessible from Grand River Avenue, a major street in East Lansing. Who murdered 3 people in 1999 and where are their bodies? McRae then fired more shots nearby at the MSU Union, a landmark building where students can snack and study, and the public, too, can visit. Security video released Friday shows McRae checking his g...

Man charged with sexual assault on a child, police say more victims possible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office charged a man with four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and is asking other possible victims to come forward. Justin Whittaker was charged on Feb. 28 for alleged incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2017, the DA's office said. Whittaker is accused of having sexual contact with several children while they were in his home on Westin Drive in Erie. Boulder therapist accused of sexual assault on children The Erie Police Department and DA's Office believe there may be other victims and/or witnesses to these similar incidents. “We encourage victims to come forward. Our dedicated Sex Crimes Unit prosecutors and victim advocates are available to assist and support victims,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. Anyone with information related to this investigation, contact Detective Shannon Crow with the Erie Police Department at 303-926-2827 or scrow@erieco...

Gun reform debate heats up at the Colorado Capitol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The battle over guns is once again heating up at the state Capitol. Several gun control bills introduced by Democrats advanced through the legislature this week, while Republicans vowed to do everything they can to stop them from passing.State senators from both parties discuss the future of those gun bills and how to prevent gun violence this weekend on "Colorado Point of View." Lawmakers advance gun bills in ColoradoThree bills addressing gun control advanced at the state Capitol during a round of Senate committee hearings on Wednesday. A fourth bill, which would create a three-day waiting period to get a gun, passed on Monday. Arguably the most controversial bill, a proposed assault weapons ban, has not been brought to a committee.Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, is one of the main sponsors of a bill to expand Colorado’s red flag law to allow health care providers, educators and district attorneys to file an extreme risk protection order. He said Democra...

Fall River man pleads guilty in 14-year-old son’s 2020 death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

A Fall River man was sentenced to life in prison this week for the death of his 14-year-old son after he pleaded guilty to second degree murder charges.John Almond’s son, David, who had autism, was found dead inside his Fall River home in 2020. It was later determined that he died from starvation, neglect and abuse.Prosecutors said the conditions in David’s home were deplorable, with thousands of fentanyl bags found inside. The DA’s office said David was happy at school before his father regained custody of his siblings. In addition to David, one of his siblings was also found malnourished with fentanyl in his system as investigators began looking into this case. John Almond’s life sentence comes with eligibility for parole in 20 years. Almond was arraigned alongside his girlfriend, Jaclyn Marie Coleman, on charges linked to his son’s death back in 2020.  The Bristol County District Attorney’s office at the time said officers responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsi...

2 dead, nearly 10,000 under evacuation orders as California floods intensify

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:06 GMT

 (CNN) — At least two people have died as the result of the ongoing storms inundating California, and nearly 10,000 residents are under evacuation orders, officials said, as intense flooding threatens several coastal counties.The powerful storms have delivered heavy rainfall across the central and northern parts of the state, prompting the Weather Prediction Center to issue a Level 4 of 4 warning of excessive rainfall in the area.Meanwhile, the state of emergency declaration requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday night has been approved by President Joe Biden, clearing the way for financial help in responding to the storm’s onslaught and recovery, said Nancy Ward, director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services.Some 25 million people are under flood alerts issued by the National Weather Service, and more than 25,000 are without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us.Some isolated areas of the state have received more than a foo...