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Feds charge 45 people in sweeping takedown of two Minneapolis gangs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

Federal authorities announced racketeering and other charges Wednesday against 45 members or associates of two major Minneapolis street gangs for crimes including seven homicides, plus numerous drug trafficking and firearms violations.U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said at a news conference that the takedown targeted the Highs, who are based in North Minneapolis, and the Bloods, who operate primarily on the South Side. As for a third gang, the Lows, from a different part of North Minneapolis, he said charges against them are coming.“Today’s announcement marks a fundamental change in how we address gang violence. Starting with these charges, we are prosecuting street gangs as the criminal organizations they are,” Luger said. He contrasted that with what he called a traditional local approach to prosecuting gun violence of charging offenders “crime by crime, shooting by shooting, case by case.”All but two of the suspects are in custody, Luger said. Around two dozen of them were arrested in ...

Hate passwords? You’re in luck – Google is sidelining them

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

By DAVID HAMILTON (AP Business Writer)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys” as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.Here’s what you need to know:WHAT ARE PASSKEYS?Passkeys offer a safer alternative to passwords and texted confirmation codes. Users won’t ever see them directly; instead, an online service like Gmail will use them to communicate directly with a trusted device such as your phone or computer to log you in.All you’ll have to do is verify your identity on the device using a PIN unlock code, biometrics such as your fingerprint or a face scan or a more sophisticated physical security dongle.Google designed its passkeys to work with a variety of devices, so you can use them on iPhones, Macs and Windows computers as well as Google’s own Android phones.WHY ARE PASSKEYS NECESSARY?Thanks to clever hackers and human fallibility, passwords ar...

Serious crash closes Northway at Exit 9

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Northway northbound is closed at Exit 9 due to a serious crash. The crash took place around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, and at least two people were injured, police said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The exact number of vehicles involved and the number of people injured remains unclear as several other motorists stopped to help, according to police.The roadway will be closed at Exit 9 for an unknown amount of time. Traffic is being rerouted.

Missouri AG continues attacks on St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday accused St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of neglecting her duties as a prosecutor while she took nursing classes.It was the latest salvo in Bailey's efforts to remove Gardner from her office, which has struggled to keep up with prosecutions of criminal cases in St. Louis after several assistant prosecutors resigned.Gardner is the city’s first Black prosecutor and a Democrat. Bailey, a Republican, began legal proceedings in February to force her to resign or be removed. He said too many cases, including homicides, are not being prosecuted by an understaffed office.During Wednesday's news conference, Bailey said Gardner's decision to take nursing classes at St. Louis University violated a state law that requires her to focus her full energy and time on her prosecutorial duties. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes “Obtaining a nursing degree is not one of her off...

Rockies podcast: German Marquez might have thrown his final pitch for Colorado, and more analysis from a rough opening 30 games

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down Colorado’s ugly start through the first 30 games as the Rockies are on pace for 108 losses.With German Marquez headed for Tommy John surgery, where does the spiraling Rockies rotation go from here? Has Marquez thrown his last pitch in a Rockies uniform? Could Peter Lambert get called up again soon? What are silver linings from the first rough month-plus?Those questions are addressed plus insight into a fan survey for an upcoming Denver Post takeout story on fan disinterest in the club this year in a packed edition of the show.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSS

E. 13th Ave. in Denver’s Capitol Hill closed while officers attempt to contact suspect

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

There’s a large police presence in Denver Capitol Hill neighborhood where officers are trying to “contact a wanted suspect” and East 13th Avenue is shut down between Grant and Logan streets.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Both lanes of U.S. 40 reopened after avalanche near Winter Park ALERT: #Denver officers are attempting to contact a wanted suspect in the 1300 block of N Grant St. Expect a large police presence in the area. 13th Ave. between Grant and Logan is closed. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/n4urrH6o2p— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 3, 2023Police are in the 1300 block of Grant Street and East 13th Avenue is closed between Grant and Logan streets, the Denver Police Department said in a 4:50 p.m. tweet.Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area if possible.This story will be updated. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Disney Parks to host Star Wars themed listening party for May the 4th

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

The Disney Parks’ YouTube channel will host a 24-hour listening party of “the latest hits from around the galaxy” to celebrate May the 4th.DJ Rex, a Star Wars character seen at Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland, will host the listening party, according to the YouTube Page. The new virtual event comes as the Anaheim theme park celebrates Star Wars Month, a celebration of everything Star Wars.The listening party will begin at 9 p.m. and can be streamed here. For those who can't tune into the listening party, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Oga's Cantina: R3X's Playlist #1 and Playlist #2 are available on various streaming platforms. Disneyland fans can listen to music played in the theme parks at home The Disneyland Resort kicked off its Star Wars Month celebration on May 1 with the return of Hyperspace Mountain, “epic encounters," unique Star Wars Month merchandise and themed food and beverage items, according to Disneyland officials.Movie and Star Wars fans alike can also watch Star Wars film...

Thousand Oaks sex offender sentenced to prison for crimes against minors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

A previously convicted Thousand Oaks sex offender was sentenced to prison for crimes against minors and human trafficking on Tuesday.Robert Ryan McGraa, 41, was sentenced to 15 years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to six felony charges related to human trafficking, possession of child sexual abuse material and luring a minor for a lewd purpose, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.In 2019, investigators received a tip that McGraa had child sexual abuse material in his email account. Authorities discovered McGraa possessed “numerous images of prepubescent child females being sexually assaulted by adult males,” according to court documents.He also “actively exchanged these types of images over the internet with other child sexual assault predators,” authorities said.McGraa has a history of convicted sexual crimes against minors, the DA’s office said.In 2005, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor amon...

WeHo robbers armed with AK-47 arrested in Beverly Hills

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

A group of robbers who wielded what appeared to be an AK-47 during a holdup near La Boheme last month have been taken into custody, officials said.The robbery at Santa Monica Boulevard and Orlando Avenue in West Hollywood was reported the night of April 25, but it was a robbery in Beverly Hills that led to the suspects' arrests, said West Hollywood City Manager David Wilson.Beverly Hills police initially said Tuesday that three people held up victims outside of a department store on Beverly Boulevard, with one person armed with an assault-style rifle, though a Wednesday press release said there were four people arrested after a reported robbery and pursuit. They include Briana Threets, 18, and Keymaurie Clark, 26, both of Oakland, and two teens — one boy and one girl both 15 years old. A handgun and a rifle were found in their vehicle, which had also been stolen, according to the BHPD.Keymaurie Clark and Briana Threets are seen in photos released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's ...

Nine Injured in Multi-Car Accident on Del Rosa Avenue [San Bernardino, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:16 GMT

Multiple Victims Hurt in Red Light Collision near Highland AvenueSAN BERNARDINO, CA (May 3, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, nine victims sustained injuries in a multi-car accident on Del Rosa Avenue.The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of Del Rosa and Highland Avenue.Per reports, the driver of a stolen vehicle ran a red light and struck seven other cars. The driver then exited the stolen car and fled the scene on foot.Crews located multiple occupants suffering from various injuries at the scene. Several victims had to be extricated from their vehicles.Responding paramedics then transported two victims to a nearby trauma center with critical injuries. Seven other occupants also suffered moderate injuries.Based on witness reports, the suspect driver was heading south on Del Rosa Avenue when the crash occurred. At this time, San Bernardino Police have not yet described the suspect.Officials are asking anyone with additional information to contact your local aut...