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US regulators seek to compel Elon Musk to testify in their investigation of his Twitter acquisition

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it is seeking a court order that would compel Elon Musk to testify as part of an investigation into his purchase of Twitter, now called X.The SEC said in a filing in a San Francisco federal court that Musk failed to appear for testimony on Sept. 15 despite an investigative subpoena served by the SEC and having raised no objections at the time it was served.But “two days before his scheduled testimony, Musk abruptly notified the SEC staff that he would not appear,” said the agency’s filing. “Musk attempted to justify his refusal to comply with the subpoena by raising, for the first time, several spurious objections, including an objection to San Francisco as an appropriate testimony location.”X is based in San Francisco.Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, said in an emailed statement Thursday that the “SEC has already taken Mr. Musk’s testimony multiple times in this misguided investigation — enough is enough.”The SEC...

All Blacks finish Rugby World Cup pool play with 73-0 win over Uruguay

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — New Zealand overcame a sluggish start to beat Uruguay 73-0 in its final pool match at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. But the All Blacks’ performance was less than the polished quarterfinal rehearsal they were hoping for.New Zealand took 20 minutes to score the first try of the match and for much of the first quarter was put under pressure by Uruguay, which rose to the occasion of the first official test match between the teams.“It was quite a tough test match, especially in the first half. We were made to really work for it,” All Blacks captain Sam Cane said. “In that first 20 minutes we showed some good composure and patience to not allow (errors) to creep in and we started getting some rewards.”The All Blacks recovered to score four tries in the second quarter and lead 26-0 by halftime. But they will look back on their shaky start with concern as they were often turned over at breakdowns by Uruguay and at times looked stretched in defense.Still, the All...

Business Highlights: The economic threat of rising rates, a huge recall of air bag inflators

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

___Rising long-term interest rates are posing the latest threat to a US economic ‘soft landing’WASHINGTON (AP) — Surging interest rates are intensifying the challenges for the U.S. economy and threatening to derail the Federal Reserve’s drive to tame inflation without causing a deep recession. Since mid-summer, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note has steadily climbed, causing a spillover rise in other borrowing costs. The costs of mortgages, auto loans and credit card debt have all risen in response. The collective impact of higher rates across the economy could also weaken the government’s own finances. The jump in longer-term rates coincides with other threats, from higher gas prices and this week’s resumption of student loan payments to autoworkers’ ongoing strike and the risk of a government shutdown next month.___Auto worker strike highlights disparities between temporary and permanent employeesTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Among the many changes being sought by striking United Auto W...

OPINIÓN | Jon Fosse, Premio Nobel de Literatura 2023: deshielo del imaginario noruego

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El escritor, dramaturgo y poeta noruego Jon Fosse se alza con el Premio Nobel de Literatura 2023. La Academia siempre nos sorprende, más allá de cualquier apuesta. Los expertos dirigen su mirada hacia nuevos lenguajes, poderosas estructuras, formas sublimes y originales de contar historias.Este otoño no ha sido la excepción. La Academia subraya que otorga este galardón al autor por sus “innovadoras obras de teatro y prosa que le dan voz a lo que no se puede decir”. Al leer la obra de Fosse encontrarás un sistema de escritura muy original. El autor solo utiliza comas, nunca puntos, creando un vaivén cadencioso que nos remonta a las olas que bañan las costas noruegas.El escritor noruego Jon Fosse gana el Premio Nobel de Literatura 2023Su pasión por Lorca, su devoción por Beckett e Ibsen, traslación poética recurrente, es su herencia legendaria que lo ha llevado a construir una voz propia con bases muy firmes. La música, el eco de su adolescencia, va galopando sobre lo...

Colorado funeral home under investigation after improperly stored bodies found

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

PENROSE, Colo. (AP) — Authorities said Thursday they were investigating the improper storage of human remains at a southern Colorado funeral home that performs what they call “green” burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets.The investigation centers on a building owned by the Return to Nature Funeral Home outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Penrose. Ameristar Casino sued by card counter after police detainment Deputies were called to the building on Tuesday night in reference to a suspicious incident. Investigators returned the next day with a search warrant and found the improperly stored remains, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said a Thursday statement. The sheriff’s office said it was working with state and federal officials.Trash bags could be seen Thursday outside the entrance of the company's single-story building with two law enforcement vehicles parked in front. Yellow police tape cordoned off the area and a putrid odor pervaded the air.A hearse ...

Colorado vs. Arizona State: TV channel, time, what to know

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado Buffaloes are 0-2 in Pac-12 play this season, but a trip to Tempe, Arizona could be what coach Deion Sanders and the players need to get back on track.The Buffaloes take on the unranked Arizona State University Sun Devils this week, a break from the back-to-back games against top 10 opponents. 98-year-old CU Buffs fan reflects on historic start to football season Will this be the game where the Buffs get a fourth win? Or will they continue to stay just shy of beating the preseason betting line of 3.5 wins on the season?How to watch Colorado vs. Arizona State on TVThe Buffs are on the road this week in sunny Tempe, Arizona. This is also the first afternoon game Colorado has had after a series of nationally televised noon kickoffs and primetime games under the lights. CU vs. ASU kickoff: 4:30 p.m.Channel: Pac-12 NetworkThis game is also the first one of the Buffs season that won't be easily available for most viewers. The Pac-12 Network is...

Son of Buc-ee's cofounder made hidden recordings in Texas, Telluride: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The son of a co-founder of the nationally renowned Buc-ee's convenience store has been arrested in Texas on 28 felony charges of invasive visual recordings. Investigators say the files include recordings at a home in Telluride.Mitchell Wasek, 28, was released one hour after being arrested on a $10,000 bond on the condition he not contact the complainants, according to Travis County jail records. Ameristar Casino sued by card counter after police detainment Nexstar's KXAN reached out to an attorney connected with Mitchell but didn't immediately receive a response. KXAN also attempted numerous times to contact both Mitchell and his father, Don Wasek, however, phone numbers associated with both individuals were either disconnected or had voicemails disabled. KXAN was able to reach a family member of the Waseks, but that person hung up the phone as soon as KXAN identified itself.According to court records, the Travis County Sheriff's Office received a telephone complai...

6 children home from hospital after eating cannabis-infused candy at Boys and Girls Club in Lauderhill

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

Several children have been released from the hospital a day after they suddenly got sick from eating candy infused with cannabis at the Boys and Girls Club in Lauderhill, police said.It was a scary Wednesday afternoon for the parents whose children go to the Lauderhill location.Between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Lauderhill Police were called to the center three times.7News cameras captured police cruisers pulling into the facility.According to investigators, eight children ingested the cannabis-infused candy.On Thursday, concerned parents at the center reacted to the news.“I don’t know what to say. I’m shook,” said a woman.“I believe that if anybody is going to have any drugs or anything at all, then it should be kept under lock and key to prevent things like this from happening,” said a man.Police have since released the 911 calls for help. It appeared that a girl brought in the cannabis infused candy and shared them with other children. “A 6-y...

How to see the last ‘ring of fire’ eclipse until 2046

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

(CNN) — An annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies over North, Central and South America on October 14, creating a singular spectacle for those in its path — and a rare opportunity for scientists.The dazzling celestial event will allow millions of people to witness “the awe and the wonder of seeing a beautiful ring of fire eclipse,” said Peg Luce, acting director of the Heliophysics Division at NASA headquarters.The “ring of fire” nickname comes from the appearance of annular solar eclipses, which are like total solar eclipses, except the moon is at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, so they can’t completely block the sun. Instead, the sun’s fiery light surrounds the moon’s shadow, creating the so-called ring of fire.The annular solar eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and pass from the Oregon coast to Texas’ Gulf Coast, appearing in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. The lunar shadow will also be visibl...

Resilient dog Candy, recovering after being shot in Hallandale Beach, seeks loving home to avoid euthanasia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:01 GMT

Veterinarians hope to find a new home for a dog that was shot in Hallandale Beach and left with lasting physical and emotional damage.Meet Candy, a good girl with a tough history. After surviving gunshot wounds, she now faces the possibility of euthanasia unless someone comes forward to adopt or foster her.Candy’s ordeal began along the 200 block of Northwest Third Avenue on Sept. 4, where police found her shot in the head, neck and leg.After undergoing surgery, this resilient pup ended up at Broward County Animal Care, terrified and in need of help.“She was seen in the back of her cage trembling, not really wanting to interact,” said Broward County Animal Care Behavior and Training Manager Jenna Jones.Understandable, considering what Candy has endured.“There’s some neurological trauma, so she has a head tilt,” said Jones. “Sometimes, if she gets nervous or excited, she’ll do a couple of circles.”Jones has become Candy’s be...