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French government survives 2 no-confidence votes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

By Dalal Mawad, Oliver Briscoe, Chris Liakos and Jack Guy | CNNTwo no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron’s government have failed in the country’s parliament, clearing the way for his hugely unpopular pension reforms to be implemented.The first motion received 278 votes, just nine short of the 287 majority needed to pass.It was brought forward by the small parliamentary group “LIOT,” which represents various small parties, and was seen as the most likely of the two to threaten the government.The second one — tabled last week by far-right party National Rally — drew less support, with only 94 lawmakers voting in favor.The government triggered special constitutional powers last Thursday to push through the controversial legislation to raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64 for most workers, sparking a wave of protests and strikes across the country.Yet while the government has now survived the motions against it, the anger ...

The best pop-punk concert tour of the year is heading for the Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

The Offspring have released details about the 2023 Let The Bad Times Roll Tour. And it has all the makings of being the top pop-punk package tour of 2023.The sensational SoCal act will be joined by two other top pop-punk acts — Sum 41 and Simple Plan — on this 24-city road show, which kicks off Aug. 1 at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington.Bay Area fans can make plans to see the concert on Aug. 5 at Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. March 24 at livenation.com. There is also a Citi card presale beginning March 21.“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends — we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this summer in America,” says Offspring vocalist Dexter Holland. “It’s goin...

Wayside fire forces suspension of BART service between Millbrae and San Bruno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

BART red line service between Millbrae and San Bruno was suspended Monday due to a wayside fire, the agency said.Affected service includes the line to San Francisco International Airport. As of 11:05 a.m., SamTrans was offering bus services to the SFO, San Bruno, Colma and Daly City stations.Update 11:05 am: Red Line service between Millbrae and San Bruno due to a wayside fire. Millbrae Station is now closed.Impacted riders at Millbrae can take @SamTrans ECR bus which connects to San Bruno, Colma and Daly City, or @SamTrans bus 292 to SFO. pic.twitter.com/bkCJPgnCjD— BART (@SFBART) March 20, 2023Related ArticlesTransportation | Borenstein: California’s population boom is over, plan accordingly Transportation | Major delays at SFO amid blistering winds, temporary FAA ground stop order Transportation | Editorial: California lawmakers try again to deceive voters Transportation | Elias: California’s transit bud...

CHP investigating death of person near Livermore freeway on-ramp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

LIVERMORE — The California Highway Patrol was investigating Monday to determine how a person died near an exit on Interstate 580 on Sunday night.The incident first was reported about 9:20 p.m., and officers found two people down in the roadway when they responded to westbound Interstate 580 near the Isabel Avenue exit, the agency said.The CHP also was investigating a report involving an assault and an Uber at the time they were called to the scene, the agency confirmed. It was unknown immediately if the two reported incidents were related.Authorities early Monday had not identified the person who died.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 4 killed in wrong-way collision on California freeway Crashes and Disasters | One killed, two injured in Antioch crash Crashes and Disasters | East Bay man charged with vehicular manslaughter in teen’s death Crashes and Disasters | ...

Disneyland plans Star Wars Month in May with return of Hyperspace Mountain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

Disneyland is expanding the May the Fourth unofficial Star Wars holiday into a monthlong celebration of all things related to the 1970s sci-fi epic space opera that has spawned movie sequels, television shows, fan conventions and theme park lands.Hyperspace Mountain will return to the Anaheim theme park from May 1 to June 3 as part of Star Wars Month, according to the Disneyland social media channels.Star Wars Month will feature “epic encounters” and themed food and beverage items inspired by the cinematic galaxy far, far away, according to Disneyland. The monthlong event is expected to take place in the Tomorrowland and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands.A fleet of X-Wings, TIE fighters and Star Destroyers is heading back to Disneyland with the return of the Hyperspace Mountain takeover of the Space Mountain indoor roller coaster.The May 1 start date gives Disneyland a few days to absorb the initial crowds sure to turn out for Hyperspace Mountain before the unofficial Star Wars ...

Joe Biden takes on GOP House with first veto of presidency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

By Zeke Miller | Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control in January. He’s seeking to kill a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.It’s just the latest manifestation of the new relationship, and Biden is gearing up for even bigger fights with Republicans on government spending and raising the nation’s debt limit in the next few months.The measure vetoed by Biden ended a Trump-era ban on federal managers of retirement plans considering factors such as climate change, social impacts or pending lawsuits when making investment choices. Because suits and climate change have financial repercussions, administration officials argue that the investment limits are courting possible d...

First day of spring to give way to another atmospheric river storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

(KRON) -- It may be the first day of spring but another atmospheric river storm expected to hit overnight Monday is projected to bring a return of winter weather. A wind advisory has been extended into much of the Bay Area, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall is expected to return to the Bay Area sometime after midnight Monday with Tuesday bringing the worst weather.Graphic: Kyla Grogan After 14 atmospheric rivers, how full are California’s reservoirs? "Spring may have arrived on the calendar, but our wintry weather pattern is still in place as the Bay Area readies for more rain," said KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "Low pressure interacting with a stream of Pacific moisture i.e., another atmospheric river, will bring wind and rain to California overnight Monday into Tuesday including the possibility of thunderstorms."Graphic: Kyla GroganIn addition to high winds, this week's atmospheric river will bring widespread rain to the...

French government survives 1st no-confidence vote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The French government has survived a no-confidence vote in the lower chamber of parliament and is expected to survive a second one, after its push last week to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.The no-confidence motion filed by a small centrist group and supported by a leftist coalition received 278 votes Monday, falling short of the 287 needed to pass.Another motion at the initiative of the far-right that is expected to get less support from other groups’ lawmakers.If both votes fail Monday, the pension bill will be considered adopted.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.France’s government is facing a critical, maybe fatal, moment Monday with no-confidence motions filed by lawmakers furious that President Emmanuel Macron ordered the use of special constitutional powers to force through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 without giving them a vote.National Assembly lawmakers are set to vote on two no-confidence m...

French government survives first no-confidence vote, second one unlikely to pass

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French government survives first no-confidence vote, second one unlikely to pass.Source

Are Denver residents good tippers?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you have ever been to a restaurant, you may have debated how much you should tip.The traditional amount is 15%, but digital kiosks popping up has led to what has been dubbed "tip creeping," where consumers are sometimes cornered into tipping more than they would normally. What’s ‘tip creeping’? Here’s how it changed the way we tip Restaurant management software company Toast -- which runs software used on some of the digital kiosks you may have encountered - released a report that shows the cities with the most generous tippers.So where does Denver rank up when it comes to tipping?Denver residents are good tippersAccording to Toast, Denver ranks as the No. 2 city with the highest tippers among the cities they looked at. On average, Denverites tipped 19.8%. Dentist searched ‘how to make poison’ before wife’s poisoning death, affidavit claims Denver residents were even more generous than that when it came to full-service restaurants and in-person dining, with ...