Colorado GOP congressman allegedly misused House resources — including having aides 'run errands': OCE report
Although Colorado is more Democrat-friendly than it was in the past — President Joe Biden carried the state by 14% in the 2020 presidential election, and former Sen. Cory Gardner was voted out of office — it still has its share of veteran Republicans who have been fixtures in Colorado politics. One of them is Rep. Doug Lamborn, who represents the Colorado Springs area in the U.S. House of Representatives and has recently faced an ethics probe. On Monday, January 24, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) issued a report on the 67-year-old Lamborn. Rep. Lamborn, originally from Leavenworth, Kansas, served in the Colorado State Legislature during the 1990s and part of the 2000s — first the Colorado House of Representatives, then the Colorado Senate — before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006. He was reelected in 2020.
Source:Washington Post
January 25, 2022 12:34 UTC
Bitcoin operation ignites debate around the waste from coal mining in Pennsylvania
Jeff Campbell, who oversees the bitcoin mining operation at the Scrubgrass Power Plant in Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, said each of their computers generates an average of $30 a day mining bitcoin. Coal waste is a combination of rock, coal, and other materials that were deemed unsuitable for burning and left abandoned since the 1970s when coal mines in the area were closed. There are also 40 continual fires in waste coal pits across the state that can release carbon dioxide and other pollutants as they burn, according to a document from a waste coal industry group. Waste coal is burned using a different process than traditional coal but still releases carbon dioxide that contributes to warming the atmosphere. The EPA says the type of waste coal found in Pennsylvania also releases more acid gas and sulfur dioxide than other types of coal.
Source:ABC News
January 25, 2022 12:12 UTC
Why 'states' rights' are having a Republican revival
"But they do not include denying rights of privacy, which underlie reproductive freedoms under Roe, or denial of voting rights." The pivot toward 'states' rights'During the "rights revolution" that began in the 1960s, the debate seemed to be settled on the side of more guaranteed national rights. And Democrats repeatedly noted how much the contemporary claims from the GOP echoed states' rights arguments that Southern segregationists such as Sens. Strom Thurmond and Richard Russell raised against the original Voting Rights Act and other landmark civil rights legislation during the 1960s. But the Democrats' second bill, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, essentially restored the Voting Rights Act, which the Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority has severely weakened.
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 12:11 UTC
Ana de Armas was cut from ‘Yesterday.’ Fans who saw her in the trailer are suing, saying they were misled.
This past July, Conor Woulfe sat at his home in Maryland browsing a streaming platform in search of a movie to watch. When the trailer for “Yesterday” popped up, Woulfe, 38, hit play. The 2019 musical comedy imagines the life of a struggling musician who realizes he’s the only person on Earth who …Read more on washingtonpost.com
Source:Washington Post
January 25, 2022 11:15 UTC
‘As soon as possible’: Braintree mayor vows action after fatal shooting at mall
(WHDH) - Braintree’s mayor said he will take action to ensure safety at the South Shore Plaza following the fatal shooting of a Dorchester man who was shopping at the mall on Saturday, although he said metal detectors are off the table. Beasley was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuriesPolice are still searching for the shooter, who allegedly fled the area. “The Braintree Police and Massachusetts State Police homicide detectives attached to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office continue to work together in this investigation,” Morrissey said. Mayor Charles Kokoros said he did not propose adding metal detectors to the mall, but wanted to see more officers and surveillance. We’re talking about getting something done as soon as possible.”Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Braintree police detectives at 781-794-8620, contact Mass State Police detectives at 781-830-4990, or e-mail tips@braintreema.gov.
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 11:09 UTC
How many songs has Taylor Swift written? Songwriting credits explored amid Damon Albarn's recent claims
Taylor Swift attested that she writes all her songs herself, and Albarn's "completely false" take on the whole situation was "f*cked up." Taylor Swift? "Taylor Swift? "Taylor Swift? Taylor Swift has written all of her songs and has worked with several musicians over the years.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 25, 2022 10:59 UTC
Clippers’ Xavier Moon living NBA life to the fullest, 10 days at a time
Before starting, however, he stopped inside the paint, removed one of his white earbuds and locked eyes with Jay Scrubb, a fellow Clippers guard. I just know his mind-set of how he works.”Clippers guard Xavier Moon tries to pass around New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during a game on Jan. 13. Xavier Moon controls the ball during a game for the Agua Caliente Clippers against the Long Island Nets in December. By Dec. 27, Moon was playing 12 minutes in his NBA debut against another former MVP — Brooklyn’s James Harden. Moon played 83 NBA minutes and said he hoped to show more of his “full repertoire” of skills during future call-ups.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 25, 2022 10:58 UTC
How Africa’s billionaires became richer in 2021 – Report
Africa News of Tuesday, 25 January 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.com18 billionaires now have a combined net worth of US$84.9 billion, ForbesDangote Cement estimated at US$13.9 billion, ReportCOVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, businessesAfrica’s billionaires became richer in 2021, despite the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and global supply chains, a new Forbes report has shown. According to Forbes, some 18 billionaires in Africa now have a combined net worth of US$84.9 billion. Forbes' latest report touching on Africa’s billionaires tracked the wealth of these persons who either reside on the continent or have their businesses within it. Rupert’s net worth according to Forbes latest report is estimated at US$11.0 billion. Oppenheimer is a key figure in the metals and mining industry with an estimated net worth of US$8.7 billion.
Source:Forbes
January 25, 2022 10:53 UTC
Cameron Smith: The 'everyman' of golf transforming into one of its best players
Afterwards, he was asked in his press conference why his personality hasn't changed over the years, especially in light of his recent success in golf. The reporter described his personality as "everyman if you will, for the Americans, or just the solid true-blue bloke that you've been able to maintain."
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 10:31 UTC
Trinity Exploration Says 2021 Production Was in Line With Guidance
By Jaime Llinares TaboadaTrinity Exploration & Production PLC on Tuesday said that its 2021 production was in line with guidance. The Trinidad-focused oil company said that production averaged 3,103 barrels a day in the fourth quarter, up from 3,018 barrels in the third quarter. This brought the full-year average to 3,069 barrels of oil a day.
Source:Wall Street Journal
January 25, 2022 10:22 UTC
Cameron Smith: The ‘everyman’ of golf transforming into one of its best players
By Ben Morse, CNNA love of fishing, a flowing mullet and a friendly personality: Cameron Smith is a one-of-a-kind golfer. The reporter described his personality as “everyman if you will, for the Americans, or just the solid true-blue bloke that you’ve been able to maintain.”And his response was reassuringly “everyman.”“There’s no real reason to change my personality,” Smith said. WinningSince winning his first PGA Tour event in May 2017 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans — partnered with Jonas Blixt — Smith has become one of the steadiest players in golf. I get through the wedges and the irons and I’m like: ‘I’m ready to go home now.’ I barely hit drivers. “I definitely want to be on that team,” Smith said.
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 10:18 UTC
Crane Expects About $3.3B in Sales This Year
By Maria ArmentalCrane Co. expects sales this year to reach about $3.3 billion, compared with the FactSet analyst consensus of $3.36 billion. The company, which Monday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, projected profit from continuing operations this year to increase to a range of $6.85 to $7.25 a share, or $7 to $7.40 a share as adjusted.
Source:Wall Street Journal
January 25, 2022 09:58 UTC
Workers wield newfound power in world shaped by COVID-19. Kansas leaders should adapt, and quickly.
Within a year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic metamorphosed the employment landscape in Kansas and across the country. State businesses seem eager to hire, with more than a third planning to expand staff this year. It’s just, we’re living in an upside down world right now.”I guess the free market only applies to executives, not workers. Last June, for instance, a coalition of state business leaders tried to persuade Gov. This means state laws that recognize and protect the rights of all races, religions and ethnicities, along with LGBTQ people.
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 09:38 UTC
Lexington Gold Says Exploration Drilling Delayed at U.S. Project
By Jaime Llinares TaboadaLexington Gold Ltd. said Tuesday that drilling operations at its Carolina Belle gold project in North Carolina have been delayed for more than two weeks because of a breakdown of the drill rig. The mining company said the required replacement part is currently being fitted.
Source:Wall Street Journal
January 25, 2022 09:24 UTC
How Putin's $11 billion pipeline split NATO and the EU at a time of crisis
"Everything about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been a victory for Russia," she told CNN. Less than two weeks ago, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht warned against dragging Nord Stream 2 into the conflict. Earlier this month, the US Senate voted down legislation from Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to sanction entities associated with Nord Stream 2 . By bypassing Ukraine, Nord Stream 2 would make it easier for Russia to isolate Ukraine. Runners pass pipes for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline at Mukran Port in Sassnitz, Germany.
Source:CNN
January 25, 2022 09:22 UTC