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More than a third of Colorado election officials have left office since 2020 — sparking concerns ahead of 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

More than a third of Colorado’s local election officials have left their jobs in the last three years thanks to term limits and harassment-fueled fatigue, sparking concerns ahead of next fall’s presidential contest.The departures mean that nearly half of Coloradans live in a county with a new clerk overseeing elections, according a new report released Tuesday by Issue One. The national bipartisan reform group, based in Washington, D.C., studied election worker turnover in 11 Western states and found that in all, the region has lost more than 160 top local election officials in the past three years.Twenty-four of them were in Colorado, producing turnover in 38% of its counties. Those counties are home to about 48% of the state’s residents.While several clerks have left office because of term limits for county clerk and recorders, many have departed early. A chief reason, observers said, has been the threats and harassment levied at election workers since the 2020 el...

Writers strike nears end, but hurdles remain for Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

The Writers Guild of America on Tuesday is preparing a vote to approve the deal reached between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, but that doesn't mean Hollywood is immediately going back to work.The deal between the writers and studios, which was reached on Sunday, marks a likely end to the nearly five-month-long WGA strike. Still on strike, however, are many of the actors of SAG-AFTRA.In fact, the actors union is actually on the verge of expanding its strike, this time targeting video game companies, with more than 98% of SAG-AFTRA members voting to authorize a strike against 10 major video game companies, according to a report in Deadline. ‘SNL’ could return soon as writers’ strike ends These video game performers would join their film and television performer colleagues in a strike that could continue to hamper entertainment production.Some shows, like "Saturday Night Live," can resume once writers are back, as their performers are covered ...

Kraft Mac & Cheese brings back fan-favorite pasta shape after fans advocate for its return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

SpongeBob SquarePants will temporarily relocate from his pineapple under the sea to a blue mac and cheese box.Kraft Mac & Cheese announced Tuesday that it's bringing back its popular SpongeBob SquarePants Mac & Cheese shapes, which will be available nationwide beginning in October.SpongeBob SquarePants will temporarily relocate from his pineapple under the sea to a blue mac and cheese box. (Kraft Mac & Cheese) McDonald’s to phase out self-serve soft drink fountains The fan-favorite pasta lineup will include shapes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Squidward, Patrick, and Gary and will be available in the brand’s classic blue box and Easy Mac cups during the re-launch.“Whether you’re reveling in the nostalgic comfort and memories the SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes provide or trying this delicious new shape for the first time, Kraft Mac & Cheese invites you to put yourself first by proudly choosing what makes you feel good, inside and out,” a news release said.Kraft Mac &...

Pineal XT Reviews – Warning! Must Read This Before Try!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

Pineal XT is a groundbreaking supplement designed to support the healthy functioning of the pineal gland and promote overall well-being. The pineal gland has long been associated with various spiritual and physiological functions, earning it the colloquial nickname “the third eye.” Furthermore, this gland, often shrouded in mystery, has captured the imagination of countless individuals throughout history.Additionally, the pineal gland is a small pea-sized gland located in the brain, and it is believed to play a pivotal role in regulating the sleep-wake cycles, circadian rhythms, and even the potential for spiritual experiences. Pineal XT combines this fascination with the latest scientific knowledge to create a dietary supplement that aims to enhance both physical and mental well-being.Thus, this review will delve into the essential aspects of this supplement, exploring its ingredients, potential benefits, and the broader context of pineal gland support within the realm ...

TropiSlim Reviews – Legit Formula or SCAM Trick? TRUTH Exposed!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

TropiSlim Caribbean Flush is a dietary formula for inducing weight loss with healthy sleep. Unlike other sleep solutions, this supplement revitalizes the natural process and promotes faster wellness with clinically proven ingredients. Eager to know more? Read below.Are you tired of trying various weight loss methods without seeing any significant results? It might be because you might have not yet met the exact solution that can deal with your body’s internal cause. Look no further! Introducing TropiSlim, the world’s first 100% natural solution to support healthy weight loss. With its bespoke, proprietary formula of high-quality ingredients, Tropi Slim is revolutionizing the way we approach weight loss. In this comprehensive review, we will delve into what TropiSlim is, how it works, its ingredients, customer reviews, benefits, drawbacks, the research behind the formula, and more. So, let’s dive in and discover the power of TropiSlim!What is TropiSlim?TropiSlim is a cutt...

Chase Center to host its first-ever boxing match featuring undefeated Bay Area native Devin Haney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

The Chase Center is trying something new this December, when it’ll be welcoming two warriors who will be competing in something other than a basketball game.For the first time ever, boxing is coming to the Chase Center, it was announced on Tuesday morning.Mark your calendars for Dec. 9, when 24-year-old Bay Area native Devin Haney (30-0, 15 knockouts) will be moving up a weight class to take on 34-year-old Regis Prograis (29-1, 24 knockouts) in a matchup that is already creating headlines.Haney was born in San Francisco but grew up in Oakland until he was 14 and his family moved to Las Vegas. He quickly found fame in the boxing world in 2019, when the then-20-year-old became the youngest person in the sport to become a world champion.He’s now undefeated as a professional and is moving from lightweight to super lightweight to face Prograis, the current WBC World Super Lightweight champion who isn’t particularly intimidated by his new opponent.“Physically, I just think that I’m too mu...

Apple’s $59 fake-suede ‘FineWoven’ iPhone case is its biggest dud of 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

By Jessica Nix | BloombergWhen Apple Inc. introduced a new material for phone cases and watchbands earlier this month, the company heralded it as a groundbreaking alternative to leather with “subtle luster and a soft, suede-like feel.”Consumers and reviewers haven’t seen it that way. The fabric, which Apple calls FineWoven, has been panned for being prone to scratches and stains — with an almost-slippery feel that’s off-putting to some. What began as a high-minded effort to make Apple’s products carbon neutral is now threatening to be one of the company’s biggest misfires of 2023.Apple describes FineWoven as an all-new textile that’s made from 68% post-consumer recycled material. It’s part of a push to phase out leather throughout its product line, including iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, in a step toward being carbon neutral across the company’s entire global operations.But FineWoven has yet to clear its first hurdle: Winning over the Apple fanatics and early adopters who snap...

Who can hang with the 49ers in the NFC? It’s Philly and the pretenders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

Maybe I’m not buying the whole 17-0 regular season thing, but it’s pretty clear through three weeks the 49ers are the class of the NFC and at worst co-favorites to play in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.They’ve scored 30 points in three consecutive games and are a little miffed it hasn’t been more. Their stars, of which there are many, have played like stars. The only injury of note, to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, shouldn’t be an issue this week when the 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium.While an NFL season doesn’t allow for clear sailing to a conference title game, the 49ers have made good on just about every positive preseason prognostication which came their way.The general public is even apparently becoming dimly aware that Brock Purdy is something more than an undersized game-manager at quarterback.With that in mind, here’s a look at how the NFC teams currently over .500 line up heading into Week 4, and...

Mother of Oakland actor Angus Cloud reveals his last words to her

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNAngus Cloud’s final words to his mother were filled with love.“I love you, mama. You’re the best,” Lisa Cloud, the late actor’s mother, told People magazine her son said to her on the night he died. “I’ll see you in the morning.”She and others who were close to the “Euphoria” actor talked to the publication about his final days.Cloud died in July of an accidental overdose. He was 25.Cloud, who was known as “Conor” to his family and childhood friends, was tragically found unresponsive by his mother in their Oakland home. Despite attempting to resuscitate her son, Lisa Cloud said she was unable to get him to respond.RELATED: Amid success and sadness, Angus Cloud showed his love for Oakland and its community of artists“I was screaming for my neighbor because I didn’t want to leave him and call 911, and I just kept at it until they took him away,” she recalled. “I miss him so much. He was the love of my life.”Cloud died from a lethal combination of fentanyl, ...

New Museum Los Gatos names Kimberly Snyder as executive director

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

New Museum Los Gatos has named its new leader. Kimberly Snyder, who has been serving as interim director, is stepping up as NUMU’s executive director.“I look forward to both strengthening the museum’s existing programs and launching new and innovative ones with the help of our talented staff and board. I want to thank you for supporting our museum. The individual and collective acts of dedication and care by our sponsors and community highlight the importance of NUMU as a cultural hub for all,” Snyder said.Snyder has served NUMU in various capacities for almost 10 years. The NUMU board said Snyder will focus on opening the Collections Prep Lab, making the museum’s art and history collections accessible to the general public and celebrating the 13th anniversary of ArtNow, the Santa Clara County high school juried art exhibition and educational program.“Kimberly not only has deep institutional knowledge, but a great passion for the museum and the community we serve,” said NUMU B...