The @USGS detected the quake at 8:01 p.m. with an epicenter 7.1 miles northeast of Prunedale. With a magnitude of 4.2 and depth of 4.35 miles, this quake could produce light shaking, but damage to structures is not expected. https://t.co/uFct4kJAar https://t.co/WHUBHRf3L8 … [Read more...] about 4.2 magnitude quake centered in Monterey County rattles Bay Area
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California deaths remain devastatingly high even as surge of infections begins to abate
“A vaccination effort of this size is new for all of us,” Carrie Owen Plietz, president of Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region, said at a press conference on Friday. “We want to acknowledge, also, the frustration so many of you are feeling as you try to get vaccinated or understand when you can and when you should get vaccinated.” She added: “New information is emerging often within a few hours, days, and we are pivoting quickly to get vaccinations to everyone in this extraordinary and confusing time.” … [Read more...] about California deaths remain devastatingly high even as surge of infections begins to abate
Virginia Man Arrested at Capitol Checkpoint With 500 Rounds of Ammo Says ‘Honest Mistake’
Authorities found an unregistered gun in Beeler's vehicle, "509 9MM rounds of hollow point & ball ammunition" and shotgun shells. Beeler was arrested on five charges, including carrying a concealed weapon, possessing an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of assumption and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, according to Capitol police. … [Read more...] about Virginia Man Arrested at Capitol Checkpoint With 500 Rounds of Ammo Says ‘Honest Mistake’
After a decade, NASA’s big rocket fails its first real test
The SLS has also enjoyed ample support from the Alabama delegation in the House, but they too have recently lost some of their clout. Perhaps the most outspoken House backer of the rocket was Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks. But he has gained a measure of infamy for speaking at the pro-Trump rally on January 6, helping to incite rioters to march on the U.S. Capitol. As Brooks spread misinformation about the election, he said, “Today is the day Americans start taking down names and kicking ass.” Of Alabama’s seven U.S. representatives, six are Republicans. All of them, including Brooks, voted to overturn the election results after the Capitol insurrection. … [Read more...] about After a decade, NASA’s big rocket fails its first real test
Virginia man arrested at DC checkpoint says it was an ‘honest mistake’
His arrest comes as Washington gears up for President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenAzar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis On The Money: Retail sales drop in latest sign of weakening economy | Fast-food workers strike for minimum wage | US officials raise concerns over Mexico's handling of energy permits MORE's inauguration on Jan. 20. Tensions have run high in the nation's capital following the mob that attacked the Capitol building last week. … [Read more...] about Virginia man arrested at DC checkpoint says it was an ‘honest mistake’
