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Denver’s latest e-bike rebates open Tuesday, offering $300 discounts

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

Denver officials have granted vouchers defraying the costs of more than 5,060 e-bikes, and they’re offering the latest batch Tuesday starting at 11 a.m.Launched in 2022, this program gives the city’s residents a break when purchasing e-bikes, or electric bicycles, which have motors that run on rechargeable batteries and give riders a boost. The bikes roll at speeds up to 28 miles per hour, city officials say.Every other month, a limited number of e-bike rebate vouchers are available. These give an upfront discount on the sales prices of e-bikes at participating bike shops. A standard rebate defrays the cost of a new e-bike by $300 ($500 for a cargo version of an e-bike).Denver residents can apply through an online portal – denverclimaterebates.com – which entails registering with proof of residency and receiving an emailed verification code.Tentative future dates for offering vouchers are May 30, July 25, September 26, and November 28.Related ArticlesTransportation | Bicy...

March Madness: Pair in Final Four, Monday settles last 2

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the tourney. LSU has completed its rapid rise with Kim Mulkey, reaching the Final Four in its second season under the former Baylor coach. The Tigers are in the Final Four for the first time in 15 years after beating Miami 54-42. And what about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark? The star of the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes put on quite a show in Seattle, finishing with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville. Iowa is in the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 1 South Carolina (35-0) vs No. 2 Maryland (28-6), Monday, 7 p.m. EDT.The Terrapins are next in the barrel against the defending champion Gamecocks, and it&#...

2023’s Top CBD Nighttime Gummies – Where to Buy CBD Edibles for Sleep in California

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

Learn where to purchase the best CBD sleep gummies onlineBy David Baker, Cannabis ExtraordinaireLinkedIn Twitter Quora Reddit AmazonThere is no question about the significance of sleep on one’s wellbeing. Both the body and mind need multiple hours of uninterrupted rest to remain energized. Without a full night of sound shut-eye, you will look completely drained and feel even worse. The next day, your brain won’t be able to focus. This means that you will have difficulty with tasks such as memory recall, focus and basic motor skills. Getting quality work accomplished will become an issue. Without enough sleep, you may become ill and put on a few pounds over time. Instead of taking medication, try using organic hemp-derived CBD snacks to improve your sleep. Here are the top nighttime gummies that you can now find online.1       Just CBD Gummies for SleepSince 2017, JustCBD from Florida has been providing people with potent hemp derived edibles. Their cannabidiol is effecti...

There’s Still Time to Make March Matter for Children’s Hospital LA By Supporting Local Businesses

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los AngelesChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is in the final stretch of its eighth annual Make March Matter campaign. The campaign aims to raise funds by leveraging community participation through local businesses. A record 111 businesses partnered with CHLA this year, with funds being utilized by the hospital to continue its pioneering research and innovative treatments in pediatric medicine.Each participating business, including Panda Express, Barry’s Bootcamp, Alfred’s Coffee and more, has chosen a distinct approach to contribute to the overall impact of the campaign. Some have pledged to donate a portion of their sales for the entire month, while others have opted to sell specific items with proceeds going towards Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), like Porto’s Bakery and Cafe Additionally, some companies have designed their own unique fundraising initiatives to encourage both their employees and consumers to co...

Missing plumber was asleep under house, woke up when rescuers cut through floor

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

A plumber who had disappeared under a Los Angeles County house for hours emerged safely after firefighters cut through the floor. He had apparently been sleeping.Emergency crews were called around 6 p.m. Saturday to a home in Northridge. The homeowner said the plumber, a 50-year-old man, had gone into the crawlspace about three hours earlier and had not been heard from since. He did not respond to shouts or pounding on the floor.The Los Angeles Fire Department called in urban search-and-rescue specialists. In the 3-foot-tall crawlspace, they “noted a small portion of the still unresponsive worker’s body at a distance.”The crew decided to cut through the floor with chainsaws to reach the man. As they were cutting the second hole, he woke up and crawled out on his own, uninjured, the fire department’s report said. He underwent medical evaluation at the scene, and an ambulance was not required.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Delta passenger op...

European clubs seal FIFA deal to increase World Cup revenue

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — European soccer clubs sealed a new working agreement with FIFA on Monday after securing a 70% increase in their share of World Cup revenues for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments.The European Club Association said it renewed its working accord with FIFA through 2030, which also could lead to clubs having a say in managing commercial deals for the revamped Club World Cup that is scheduled to start in 2025.Part of the agreement, which missed a target to be signed in December at the World Cup in Qatar, ensures clubs worldwide will share $355 million of FIFA’s income from each of the next two editions of the men’s World Cup. FIFA conservatively budgeted to earn at least $11 billion from 2023-26.Clubs shared $209 million from each of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, with money paid on a daily rate for the time players spent away with their national teams.The “Memorandum of Understanding” was agreed to on the sidelines of the ECA’s biannual assembly in Budapest, Hungary. It was bro...

Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

Watch Video: Jeremy Renner gives health update, says he broke “30 plus” bones in snowplow accidentJeremy Renner gave fans a new update on his recovery on Sunday, nearly three months after he was injured in a snowplow accident. The “Avengers” star posted a clip on his social media accounts showing him walking again.“I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will,” Renner tweeted.I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will. #minduful #intended #recovery pic.twitter.com/TuDFSMVJHY— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) March 26, 2023Renner is seen walking slowly on an anti-gravity machine as he talks to a person about his workout. The actor has been providing updates as he heals from injuries he suffered in the accident. Last week, he celebrated police returning his PistenBully snowplow on his Instagram story.Renner and his adult nephew were trying to dig a Ford pickup truck ou...

Renée Fleming stars as `Nixon in China’ arrives in Paris

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

PARIS (AP) — After spending decades portraying generals’ wives, a countess and a courtesan, Renée Fleming walked gingerly onto the stage of the Bastille Opera in a blond wig, red coat and black gloves to depict Pat Nixon, former first lady of the United States.John Adams’ “Nixon in China,” a 1987 work among the most acclaimed American operas, received its Paris Opera premiere on Saturday night to eight minutes of applause following a revelatory production by Argentine director Valentina Carrasco that replaced literalism with metaphor. The lasting images were of a dark American eagle pitted against a bright red Chinese dragon and of ping-pong tables symbolizing both diplomacy and the quest for superiority.“You really have to be in your mid-60s to even remember this other than as it’s something that you learn about in school,” said Fleming, a 64-year-old soprano who bid farewell to the standard repertory six years ago. “I’m sorry, but in the context of what’s going on now, Water...

Capitol Police seeking $840 million budget ahead of 2024

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

The U.S. Capitol Police is poised to ask Congress for a 14% budget increase in 2024, which would bring the agency’s budget to more than $840 million, CBS News has learned. The request will be made this week in a hearing of a House subcommittee that oversees funding for the police department charged with securing the Capitol and keeping lawmakers safe, according to a Democratic congressman who has reviewed and shared details of the request.The budget request comes amid growing concerns of violent threats against members of Congress and during a third year of efforts to prevent a recurrence of the January 6, 2021 attack.If approved, the budget would give Congress’ internal police department an annual budget larger than the police departments of several major American cities, including Philadelphia, Denver, Cleveland and Tampa.The approximately $840 million request would dwarf some prior years’ requests, and it would more than double the budget request of $356 million...

Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving disability activist

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will decide whether a disabled activist can file disability rights lawsuits against hotels she doesn’t intend to visit.The high court said Monday it would decide a case involving Deborah Laufer. Laufer, who lives in Florida, has filed over 600 federal lawsuits against hotel owners and operators, according to a Supreme Court filing. Laufer has a vision impairment, uses a cane or wheelchair to get around, and has limited use of her hands, according to court documents. Her lawsuits contend that the websites of accommodations, generally small hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, are not clear enough about whether they are accessible to people with disabilities.Under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act hotels must identify and describe their accessible features including guest rooms in sufficient detail.Laufer’s lawsuits and lawsuits by other self-appointed “testers” have divided federal appeals courts. The question is whether Laufer and ...