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Opinion: U.S. has destroyed its chemical weapons; now all other nations need to follow suit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

This month the world witnessed one of the greatest arms control milestones of our generation. On July 7, we eliminated the United States’ last remaining stockpile of chemical weapons, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (The Convention).Overall, we destroyed 30,610 tons of chemical weapons, including at the Pueblo Chemical Depot. This global effort to destroy the world’s stockpiles – which has been decades in the making – has made the world a safer place for us and for future generations, and it proved that verifiable disarmament can work.It has been a long and sometimes challenging road, but we persevered and overcame obstacles to ensure the United States carried out the mission safely, effectively, and in partnership with state and local communities. I sincerely thank the dedicated Americans who were employed at facilities in Johnston Atoll and at installations in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Kentucky.They all contributed to this...

More tickets hit the resale market for Taylor Swift's SoFi Stadium shows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Not only are resale ticket prices falling for Taylor Swift’s six-show residency at SoFi Stadium, but thousands of additional tickets are suddenly becoming available.On Thursday morning, just hours before Swift was scheduled to hit the stage for the first concert, some seats in the 500 level were selling in the $300 range, down from $600s and $700s two days earlier.On Wednesday morning, Vivid Seats, a popular resale market, had roughly 2300 tickets available for Thursday’s show. A day later, there were 3200 seats for sale -across all sections- ranging from $359 to more than $3,000, before fees.A look at the tickets for sale on Vivid Seats for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dates at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Aug. 3, 2023. This was also true for her five remaining SoFi shows.Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is shattering records at every stop. Experts believe it could become the first tour to top $1 billion in sales.The U.S. leg was supposed to end after the six-night run at Inglewood’s...

Two Officers Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on California Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash on California Avenue near Wallace Street Hospitalized Two Police OfficersBAKERSFIELD, CA (August 3, 2023) – Late Thursday night, a two-vehicle crash on California Avenue injured two officers.The collision happened on July 27th, at about 11:10 p.m. in the 300 block of East California Avenue.According to reports, a Toyota Camry entered the eastbound lane from the south curb. There, the Camry collided with the police cruiser occupied by the two officers. The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to go over the raised median.The first responders rushed the two police officers to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. They were released a short while later.Meanwhile, the driver of the Camry did not sustain any injuries. The authorities eventually towed both vehicles from the site of the incident.Investigators ruled out drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the two-vehicle crash. At this time, the BPD is asking anyone with additional information abo...

Several Hurt in Vehicle Crash on El Toro [Laguna Hills, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Car Collision on Paseo de Valencia Left Four InjuredLAGUNA HILLS, CA (August 3, 2023) – On Thursday, several people sustained injuries in a vehicle crash on El Toro.The incident occurred at around 8:00 p.m. on El Toro near Paseo de Valencia.According to the reports, a car crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia.Furthermore, officials stated that the crash was head-on, requiring the extrication of individuals involved.At this time, the cause of the incident was not yet determined, and police are still investigating the crash.Moreover, no further details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can he...

One Killed, One Injured after Solo-Car Crash on Unser Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Solo-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Tierra Pintada Boulevard Left One FatalityALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 3, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, one person died and another was injured in a solo-car crash on Unser Boulevard.The incident happened on July 29th, at around 3:30 p.m., just north of Interstate 40.For reasons that are currently unclear, the driver of a vehicle lost control and the vehicle overturned near the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Tierra Pintada Boulevard. The impact of the collision caused two people to sustain serious injuries.Authorities later reported that one person died and another remains injured as a result of the crash.At this time, the identity of the deceased victim has not been released to the public.Following the collision, crews shut down the areas of the road surrounding the fatal collision. Traffic was impacted for several hours while officials performed cleanup and preliminary duties.Officials have not released any additional information, and further inv...

One Seriously Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Lincoln Avenue [San Jose, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision in San Jose Left Victim in Critical ConditionSAN JOSE, CA (August 3, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a pedestrian crash on Lincoln Avenue left one person hospitalized with serious injuries.The collision happened around 4:35 a.m. at the 600 block of Lincoln Ave., between Auzerais and Parkmoor.Authorities have yet to release any information on the circumstances that preceded the crash. However, officials forced road closures as paramedics arrived and transported the pedestrian to a hospital for life-threatening injuries.Police also advised motorists to take an alternative route and drive carefully around the emergency vehicles.At this time, the identities of those involved in the accident remain undisclosed to the public. San Jose Officials will provide more information about the collision once available.Those with additional information about the Lincoln Avenue pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Whether yo...

Photos: San Francisco’s iconic cable cars turn 150

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City NewsSan Francisco’s iconic cable cars celebrated a century-and-a-half in style after city leaders, public transit fans and historical reenactors kicked off a birthday celebration downtown on Wednesday.The cable car, known today as a classic symbol of San Francisco, first operated on city streets 150 years ago on Aug. 2, 1873.Wednesday, a vibrant crowd vied for a good photograph at the Powell and Market streets turnaround as city officials and historically accurate costume-wearers posed in front of a cable car adorned with dahlias.“This is a moment for us to take pride in our past — a past that was all about innovation for the future,” said Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco during the ceremony.Historical reenactors hopped on board a cable car at San Francisco’s Powell and Market streets turnaround on Aug. 2, 2023 during a celebration of the transportation method’s invention 150 years ago. (Olivia Wynkoop / Bay City News...

Don’t “bully,” judge tells jurors in San Jose State athletic trainer’s sexual assault case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

A day after the jurors deciding the fate of San Jose’s State former athletic trainer accused of sexually assaulting female athletes hit a “rough patch” and ended deliberations early, the federal judge in the case admonished them Thursday to “not to bully or antagonize other jurors.”U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman also acknowledged to the eight women and four men who filed back into the courtroom that “the jury room is very small” and offered them an empty courtroom. But even that appeared to divide at least a couple of jurors, with the foreman nodding his head vigorously for more space and another juror saying they didn’t need it.The judge’s latest instructions came at the start of the fourth day of deliberations in the trial over whether Scott Shaw touched former athletes under their sports bras and underwear inappropriately, or whether doing so was medically legitimate treatment.The dust up provided a rare glimpse into secret jury deliberations in a case that rocked San Jo...

Lizzo seems to be living out her own Bad Day version of her ‘Pink’ Barbie song

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

Did Lizzo wake up Tuesday morning with “irrepressible thoughts of death?” Was the singer also beset by feelings of “panic” and of being “scared?”These are some the lyrics of the “Bad Day” version of “Pink,” Lizzo’s otherwise catchy, upbeat song for the movie “Barbie.” The song accompanies Barbie as she wakes up in her “own pink world” and starts yet another “great day.” But on one particular day, Barbie realizes that her perfect life is no longer so perfect, and her existential crisis begins.Lizzo released the “Bad Day” version of “Pink” over the weekend, and it could provide accompaniment for any dread she felt just before her own life took a sudden and shocking turn on Tuesday. That’s when three former backup singers filed a lawsuit against her, alleging that she subjected them to a hostile workplace, sexual harassment, weight-shaming and other indign...

Four-bedroom home sells in San Jose for $2 million

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:48 GMT

6884 Hampton Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,266-square-foot house built in 1968 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 6800 block of Hampton Drive in San Jose was sold on July 5, 2023, for $2,000,000, or $883 per square foot. This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property occupies a sizable 9,000-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In June 2023, a 2,278-square-foot home on Elwood Road in San Jose sold for $2,080,000, a price per square foot of $913. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Elwood Road, San Jose, in February 2023, a 2,680-square-foot home was sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $616. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,534-square-foot home on the 12...