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EPA might ensure 60% EV sales by 2030, align with California

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

The EPA is expected to propose stricter emissions rules that would ensure more than half of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are electric, The New York Times reports.The proposal would not mandate a specific percentage of EV sales, but would set emissions limits so stringent that it would essentially force automakers to ensure that EVs account for up to 67% of their sales by 2032, according to the report, which cites two people familiar with the matter.EPA Administrator Michael Regan is expected to announce these stricter tailpipe emissions limits Wednesday, according to the report. As the Times points out, such a policy would cause a major shift in the U.S. new-car market, where EVs only make up approximately 5.8% of sales nationally. It would also ratchet up the Biden administration's efforts to reduce emissions.2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVPresident Biden issued an executive order in 2021 calling for 50% EV sales by 2030, but hasn't followed that up with supporting regulations. ...

Unsanctioned 'Deltopia' party near UC Santa Barbara sees massive increase in arrests, medical calls

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

The unsanctioned beachfront street party near UC Santa Barbara known as "Deltopia" returned to alarming form over the weekend, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.The annual street party, which takes place on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista, a community adjacent to the university, typically brings out thousands of people and regularly leads to medical calls, arrests and citations.Previous years have seen a decrease in law enforcement intervention and medical calls thanks to preventative measures taken by both the university and the city of Goleta, but Deltopia '23 saw a resurgence in arrests and citations.In total, the Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies issued 151 citations and made 23 arrests over the weekend. That's a 400% increase in citations and 500% increase in arrests from 2022, during which only 34 citations were issued and four arrests were made.Partygoers crowd a street in Isla Vista while paramedics wheel an injured person on a gurn...

Police chase ends with PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

A driver who led police on a short pursuit in Orange County on Monday was arrested and faces felony charges, authorities with the Costa Mesa Police Department announced.  The chase started after Costa Mesa police attempted to pull over the driver, who has a felony warrant, at around 11 a.m. The suspect failed to yield and led authorities on a pursuit into Huntington Beach, officials said.  The Orange County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the pursuit by tracking the suspect’s vehicle from its helicopter, while officers with the Huntington Beach Police Department took over the chase on the ground, ultimately performing a successful PIT maneuver.An officer with the Costa Mesa Police Department seen here after the pursuit of a driver with a felony warrant ended with an arrest on April 10, 2023, in Huntington Beach. (CMPD)Costa Mesa police seen at the end of a pursuit that ended with an arrest in Huntington Beach on April 10, 2023. (CMPD)“The suspect was taken into custody an...

Weed Scene: Cannabis Consumption by Demographics 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

It seems like there’s weed for everyone! Cannabis consumption in the U.S. and Canada by demographics may slightly vary per age group and gender, but you most likely have similar “tastes” with other people! — you probably just didn’t know it. Until now!Here are a few weed stats based on a report by Headset.Cannabis Consumption by Demographics1. GenderMenMen are the primary consumers of weed. In the US, 66.2% of those who consume marijuana are males. Two of the most preferred types of cannabis that men consume are concentrates (72.7%) and flowers (69.6%).WomenWomen make up one-third (33.8%) of the cannabis market in the US. The type of marijuana that women prefer is cannabis topicals — 50.2% of female consumers prefer this. However, 40% also enjoy tinctures and sublingual marijuana.2. Age GroupBaby BoomersAround 13% of those who use weed are Baby Boomers. Just like most generations, marijuana flowers seem to be the preferred cannabis product by this demographic — 42% of the purchases ...

Luscious Lips: We Had It All Wrong About T-Rex Teeth

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

When we think of the word “dinosaur,” lots of people will most likely imagine the T-Rex — the behemoth that’s portrayed to annihilate almost everything that crosses its path. The creature is commonly illustrated with razor-sharp fangs and a frightening roar. That’s why it might come as a surprise to some that T-Rex teeth may not have had exposed teeth at all — the dinosaur may actually have had lips to cover their choppers.T-Rex Teeth Needed to be Protected By LipsOne of our favorite dinosaurs didn’t look the way we imagined them to be — T-Rex teeth are now said to have been covered by lips. A journal by Science recently stated that the Tyrannosaurus rex may have had lizard-like lips to cover its fangs and protect them from wear and tear.Unlike present-day reptiles like the American alligator — that go through about 3,000 teeth throughout their lives — the T-Rex only needed to replace a single tooth about every 2 years. This suggests that their teeth were protected by some form of t...

Lil Yachty Strikes Back

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

Lil Yachty Strikes Back: Following his recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, Lil Yachts has released new single “Strike (Holster).”A press release reads, “Lil Yachty follows up his critically acclaimed album Let’s Start Here. (Quality Control Music /Motown Records) with his newest single “Strike (Holster)” out now on Quality Control Music/Motown Records. This highly anticipated single was first teased to his fanbase on Instagram after Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennet shared a snippet of the song while the two worked on a music video. The Grammy-nominated artist confirmed the release of new music earlier this week after having shared the cover art for the single on his Instagram page. Lil Yachty recently made his Saturday Night Live (SNL) musical guest debut by performing his singles “the BLACK seminole” and “drive ME crazy!” off his newest album on April 1st.”Lil Yachty Strikes Back: Lil Yachty’s single “Strike (Holster)” is out now. ...

CBD For Winter Sports

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

View the original article about CBD For Winter Sports at Real Tested CBD.It’s almost that time of year! Snow is on the way and lifts will soon be moving. If you’ve ever been skiing or snowboarding before, chances are you remember your first day on the slopes. You might even remember the day after even better, sore muscles and all. Skiing and snowboarding are both some of winter’s favorite activities, but they can both take a toll on the body. If you’re someone who loves to take part in winter sports but worries about how you will feel afterwards, CBD could be the answer for you.CBD is thought to have a variety of benefits, including pain management and anti-inflammatory properties that could be perfect for skiers and snowboarders. Read on to learn more about using CBD for winter sports.What Is CBD?Cannabidiol, CBD for short, is one of many naturally occurring compounds that can be found in cannabis and hemp plants. CBD is a major cannabinoid, meaning it is found abundantly and can b...

Video: See rare poppy super bloom in California

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

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Hawaii surfer loses foot in shark attack

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

By Paul Drewes | KITVHONOLULU (KITV) — Oahu surfer Mike Morita lost a foot in Sunday’s shark attack. But according to his son, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor — or his positive outlook on life.Morita’s family say the 58-year-old is in good spirits as he recovers, in the hospital, from the shark attack at Kewalos — a rare attack on Oahu’s south shore that took place early in the morning.But what is not rare is the number of tiger sharks that call our waters home.“One of the things that we have to remember is that sharks are in Hawaiian waters all year round– tiger sharks. We know they are all around the islands, there is no special place where they’re more common or less common,” said Kim Holland, a shark researcher with the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.Experts believe it was an eight foot tiger shark that bit onto Morita’s leg and pulled the surfer off his board.“He ended up face to face with the s...

Could speed enforcement cameras help improve safety on Blossom Hill Road? Roadshow

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:20 GMT

Q: Blossom Hill Road is an essential four-lane artery between San Jose and Los Gatos. Rather than reduce its effectiveness by narrowing lanes, how about using automated speed enforcement? Unlike an officer, it’s on duty 24×7. As I understand it, the California Legislature is considering a bill to allow this. There’s no good argument against it.N. N.A: And …Q: My father, Tim Starkey, was a victim of a fatal accident on Blossom Hill Road in December 2019. My family is shocked and horrified that few safety measures have been put in place following this tragedy, and so many since.We will join efforts to improve road conditions here to ensure that no one else has endure to the pain and loss that we have.Bridget StarkeyA: Another tragedy occurred here recently when Limin Cao, her 11-year-old daughter and their dog were hit in a crosswalk at Leigh Avenue and Blossom Hill Road by a car on March 26. Cao and the dog died in the accident. Her daughter survived.A proposal...