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SF residents warned about Vanilla gift card scam amid holiday shopping season

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- With the holiday shopping season in full swing, shoppers are also more vulnerable to scams. San Francisco residents are being warned about Vanilla gift card scams.SF City Attorney David Chiu announced in a press release he filed a lawsuit against the maker of Vanilla gift cards because of it is "insecure cardboard packaging" that leaves the cards susceptible to being tampered with. Chiu warns residents about "card draining," which is when a scammer takes a gift card off the shelf, tampers with the card and records the card's information. The scammer then places it back onto the shelf. A victim customer then legitimately purchases the gift card and loads money into it. The scammer then tracks when the card has been activated and uses the value of the card for themselves. Will San Francisco streets remain clean even after APEC? Vanilla gift cards can be used at any establishment that accepts Visa and/or Mastercard. United States consumers load more than half...

UMass-Lowell earns 80-74 win over Stonehill

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Ayinde Hikim scored 25 points as UMass-Lowell beat Stonehill 80-74 on Wednesday night.Hikim had seven assists and three steals for the River Hawks (5-1). Max Brooks scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks. Quinton Mincey was 3 of 8 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.The Skyhawks (1-7) were led by Jackson Benigni, who recorded 21 points and two steals. Pano Pavlidis added 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for Stonehill. In addition, Tony Felder finished with 14 points. The loss is the sixth straight for the Skyhawks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Republicanos evalúan votación sobre juicio político a Biden

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

WASHINGTON – Los republicanos en la Cámara de Representantes están considerando realizar el próximo mes una votación formal para autorizar una investigación de juicio político al presidente Joe Biden, en momentos en que el partido trata de legitimar un proceso que hasta ahora no ha producido ninguna prueba directa de ilegalidad alguna cometida por el mandatario.Líderes republicanos mencionaron la posibilidad de una votación en una reunión a puertas cerradas con legisladores del partido el miércoles en la mañana, según una fuente enterada de las deliberaciones que pidió no ser identificada.Las gestiones se dan en medio de un enfrentamiento con la Casa Blanca sobre pedidos de información relacionada con Biden y su familia.Los líderes republicanos desde hace mucho han dicho que una votación para esa investigación es innecesaria, pero están reconsiderando el tema mientras los abogados de la Casa Blanca usan la falta de autorización formal para argumentar que todo el proceso carece...

Mueren 9 personas en accidente de autobús y un camión en República Dominicana

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA – Al menos 9 personas murieron y 15 resultaron heridas en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles en una carretera en el municipio de Bajos de Haina, a unas 15 millas de Santo Domingo, según el director de la Defensa Civil dominicana, Juan Salas.El siniestro ocurrió en la mañana local en un tramo de la carretera Sánchez, perteneciente al sector Quita Sueño, en Bajos de Haina, cuando un autobús de pasajeros y un camión articulado chocaron de frente y luego se precipitaron a una cañada, cayendo el camión encima del autobús.Fuentes del servicio de emergencias del 911 indicaron que se trata de cifras preliminares, puesto que en el autobús habría quedado atrapado un número indeterminado de viajeros. Ya son 27 los muertos por las torrenciales lluvias en República Dominicana Impactante: así quedaron zonas de República Dominicana tras fuertes lluvias Según datos facilitados por personas presentes en el ...

Amos scores 17 as Central Connecticut State takes down Army 79-51

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Kellen Amos had 17 points in Central Connecticut State’s 79-51 victory over Army on Wednesday night.Amos added three blocks for the Blue Devils (2-4). Jordan Jones scored 15 points while going 7 of 13 (1 for 4 from 3-point range), and added five rebounds and three steals. Jay Rodgers went 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.Josh Scovens led the way for the Black Knights (0-7) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Blake Barker added 11 points for Army. AJ Allenspach also recorded eight points. The Black Knights extended their losing streak to seven straight.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Gobierno de Nicaragua difunde imágenes del obispo Rolando Álvarez, arrestado desde 2022

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El Gobierno del presidente Daniel Ortega difundió este martes varias imágenes del obispo de Matagalpa, monseñor Rolando Álvarez Lagos, quien fue arrestado en febrero de 2022, y cumple una condena de 26 años y cuatro meses de prisión por cargos de conspiración y divulgación de noticias falsas, entre otros delitos.En el video se ve al obispo vestido con pantalones cortos y una playera. Está sentado en la silla de un comedor y desde ahí observa una pantalla de televisión instalada sobre la pared. Sobre la mesa hay botellas de plástico de diversas bebidas y a un costado una sala con algunas macetas con plantas.“Como se puede ver en el video y fotografías, las condiciones de reclusión son preferenciales y se cumple estrictamente con el régimen de consultas médicas, visitas familiares y recibimiento de paquetes, contrario a lo que las campañas calumniosas pretenden hacer creer”, afirmó el Ministerio de Gobernación de Nicaragua en un comunicado, replicado por el medio ofic...

Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite Biden calling it a ‘worthwhile thought’

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite Biden calling it a ‘worthwhile thought.’Source

Inmate who walked out of Jefferson County prison camp arrested after 12 weeks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An inmate who walked out of a Jefferson County prison camp in early September has been arrested in New Mexico. Edward Verdugo was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service, the agency said.Verdugo was discovered missing on Sept. 5 from a minimum security prison camp next to the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood. Federal prisoner’s escape was too easy, insiders say Sources told the FOX31 Problem Solvers he was found to have meth in his locker four days before his escape. The sources said Verdugo wasn’t moved to the secure housing unit and remained at the minimum security satellite camp. There, the sources said, he was able to access a golf cart and drive to the edge of the prison grounds, where he walked away.Verdugo had been sentenced by a federal judge in New Mexico to 109 months in federal prison for several charges, including conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug...

Watch full replay: Biden talks economy, clean energy at Pueblo wind tower maker

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KDVR) — President Joe Biden visited southern Colorado on Wednesday to tout his economic policies and investments in clean energy, and to answer Republican criticism.The president was at CS Wind, a facility that is the world's largest wind tower manufacturer. The South Korea-based company is expanding in Pueblo and expects to add 850 new jobs by 2026, growth that has been tied to tax incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act.The facility is in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who has called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act and said it's "a massive failure." Recap: Biden visits Boebert’s district to reject Republican criticism of green policies In his remarks after touring the plant, Biden responded to Boebert's criticism, saying his agenda has helped the area and the country.On Tuesday night, Biden was in Denver for a fundraiser. The two-day visit was his fifth to the state.The pre...

Wheat Ridge business owner killed, family says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:10:41 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning near 38th Avenue and Teller Street in Wheat Ridge.Police were called to the area after shots were heard around 11:19 a.m. A family member told FOX31 the victim was Peter Damien Arguello, who owned a nearby antique and jewelry shop.No suspect has been taken into custody yet, but police said there was no danger to the public.At approximately 4:43 p.m., Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)There are three schools located near the crime scene, but police said they did not feel it was necessary to put the schools on lockout or secu...