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New York Reckless Driving Lawyer Russ Kofman Unveils Article on Reckless Driving Laws and Consequences 11-26-2024 11:18 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire New York reckless driving lawyer [ https://www.lebedinkofman.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/vehicular-crimes/reckless-driving/ ] Russ Kofman of Lebedin Kofman LLP has published an informative article discussing reckless driving in New York and its serious legal and financial consequences. The article provides valuable insights into what constitutes reckless driving, the penalties for such offenses, and potential defenses to fight the charges. "Reckless driving is not just a simple traffic violation in New York - it's a criminal offense that can have far-reaching consequences for one's driving record, insurance rates, and even personal freedom," said New York reckless driving lawyer Russ Kofman. "Understanding the severity of these charges and knowing one's legal options are critical for anyone facing such allegations." According to the article, reckless driving in New York is defined under Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1212 as operating a motor vehicle in a way that endangers others or unreasonably interferes with the use of public roads. Common examples of reckless driving include running through police barricades or intentionally crossing over the centerline of a highway. The article emphasizes how these charges can escalate depending on the circumstances, highlighting the importance of consulting a New York reckless driving lawyer to manage the legal process. The penalties for reckless driving in New York are severe and can escalate with repeat offenses. A first-time conviction could result in up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $300, and the addition of five points to the driver's record. For a second conviction, penalties increase to a possible 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $525, while a third conviction may lead to up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,125. Beyond the immediate penalties, reckless driving can have long-lasting financial consequences. According to the article, drivers convicted of reckless driving could see their insurance premiums increase by as much as 42 percent. Moreover, because reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense, a conviction results in a permanent criminal record, which could impact employment opportunities and other aspects of life. "Reckless driving charges are much more than just a ticket-they're a criminal matter that could follow an individual for years," said Russ Kofman. "This is why it's so important to take these charges seriously and seek legal representation to avoid the harsh consequences that come with a conviction." The article also distinguishes reckless driving from other moving violations such as speeding or running a stop sign. Unlike minor infractions handled by the Traffic Violations Bureau, reckless driving is treated as a misdemeanor and is adjudicated in criminal court. Reckless driving convictions can lead to significant penalties, including jail time, license suspension, and increased insurance costs. Additionally, accumulating 11 points on a driver's license within 18 months or committing three speeding offenses during that time frame could result in a license suspension. "Reckless driving is one of the most serious moving violations in New York," Kofman explained. "It's essential to understand the distinction between reckless driving and other infractions because the stakes are so much higher. A conviction could mean jail time and a criminal record, which is why having a strong defense is so important." The article provides an overview of potential defenses against reckless driving charges in New York. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove that the driver's actions went beyond simple negligence and involved additional aggravating factors that endangered others or interfered with road use. "Building a strong defense for reckless driving charges often involves challenging the prosecution's evidence and showing that the driver's actions did not rise to the level of recklessness," Kofman stated. Drivers facing reckless driving charges in New York are encouraged to take immediate action to protect their rights and their future. Consulting with a knowledgeable attorney can provide clarity and guidance on how to approach the case, whether it involves negotiating with prosecutors or challenging the charges in court. About Lebedin Kofman LLP: Lebedin Kofman LLP is a New York-based law firm committed to providing skilled legal representation in criminal defense. With a focus on defending clients against serious traffic offenses such as reckless driving, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals understand the legal system and achieve favorable outcomes. Lebedin Kofman LLP recognizes the challenges faced by those charged with reckless driving and works tirelessly to protect their clients' rights and futures. 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Israeli troops forcibly remove staff and patients from northern Gaza hospital, officials say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli troops have stormed one of the last hospitals operating in the territory's north and forced many of the staff and patients outside. Then they had to remove their clothes in winter weather. Friday's incident was the latest assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital. Staff say it has been hit multiple times in the past three months by Israeli troops waging an offensive against Hamas fighters in the surrounding neighborhoods. Israel's military says Hamas uses the hospital as a base. It did not provide evidence, and hospital officials have denied it. Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire U.S. and Azerbaijani officials have said weapons fire may have brought down an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed on Wednesday, killing 38 people. 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But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram is giving Willis the chance to contest whether lawmakers’ demands are overly broad before Willis responds. A Republican-led committee was formed earlier this year and sent subpoenas to Willis in August seeking to compel her to testify during its September meeting and to produce scores of documents. Willis argued that the committee didn’t have the power to subpoena her. US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people Federal officials say the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said that federally required tallies taken across the country in January found that more than 770,000 people were counted as homeless. That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of pandemic assistance. Among the most concerning trends was a nearly 40% rise in family homelessness. What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — When Snoop Dogg agreed to become the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: It must have a NIL component. Other bowls have provided NIL chances for single players the past few years, but the Arizona Bowl is believed to be the first to offer NIL compensation to every player on both Colorado State and Miami (Ohio). The players participated in youth clinics before Saturday's game and will be compensated for their time. Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. 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Iridex Announces Milestone Five-Year Study Confirms the Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of ...Trump Plans To Use Impoundment To Cut Spending - What Is It?Plans to bring Clover Sports and Social Club (including grounds of almost ten acres, sports pitches and a social club) in Ferrybank in South Kilkenny back into community use are advancing. Over the years, with the demise of the Clover Meats company and a dwindling membership of the social club, the facilities of the club had fallen into disuse. Some time ago, the trustees of the facility made an approach to officials of Kilkenny County Council and the latter agreed in principle to take possession of the facility. READ ALSO: Mixed views on plans for static speed camera in Kilkenny The use of the facilities for the recreational use of the community is a condition of that transfer. At present this site is zoned as ‘Active Open Space’ in the Ferrybank-Belview Local Area Plan 2017. Work on a masterplan for the Clover Sports and Social Centre and its grounds is expected to proceed in parallel with the new Ferrybank-Belview Local Area Plan. That Clover Centre masterplan and extensive public consultation on same is expected in 2025. FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS, CLICK HERE

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionLAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn (4-2) couldn't shake the unranked Buffaloes (5-1), who shot 62.5% in the second half. With Colorado trailing 72-71 in the closing seconds, Jakimovski drove to his right and absorbed contact from UConn’s Liam McNeeley. He tossed the ball toward the glass and the shot was good as he fell to the floor. Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer just ahead of the buzzer for UConn. Elijah Malone and Julian Hammond III scored 16 points each for Colorado, and Jakimovski had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies led 40-32 at halftime and by nine points early in the second half, but Colorado quickly closed that gap. McNeeley led UConn with 20 points. UConn: Hurley's squad is facing its first adversity in quite a while. The Huskies arrived on Maui with a 17-game winning streak that dated to February. Colorado: The Buffaloes were held to season lows in points (56) and field goal percentage (37%) in a 16-point loss to Michigan State on Monday but shot 51.1% overall and 56.3% (9 of 16) from 3-point range against the Huskies. Hurley called timeout to set up the Huskies' final possession, but the Buffs forced them to take a contested 3. Colorado had a 28-26 rebounding advantage after being out-rebounded 42-29 by Michigan State. Colorado will play the Iowa-Dayton winner in the fifth-place game on Wednesday. UConn will play the loser of that matchup in the seventh-place game. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball .METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ' lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the Toronto Raptors , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God's way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray's mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching," Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram's status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. "That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza on Friday, forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather , the territory’s health ministry said. The army denied claims it had entered or set fire to the complex and accused Hamas of using the facility for cover. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been hit multiple times over the past three months by Israeli troops waging an offensive against Hamas fighters in surrounding neighborhoods, according to staff. The ministry said a strike on the hospital a day earlier killed five medical staff. Israel's military said it was conducting operations against Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area and had ordered people out of the hospital, but said it had not entered the complex as of Friday night. It repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan but provided no evidence. Hospital officials have denied that. The Health Ministry said troops forced medical personnel and patients to assemble in the yard and remove their clothes. Some were led to an unknown location, while some patients were sent to the nearby Indonesian Hospital, which was knocked out of operation after an Israel raid this week. Israeli troops during raids frequently carry out mass detentions, stripping men to their underwear for questioning in what the military says is a security measure as they search for Hamas fighters. The Associated Press doesn’t have access to Kamal Adwan, but armed plainclothes members of the Hamas-led police forces have been seen in other hospitals, maintaining security but also controlling access to parts of the facilities. The Health Ministry said Israeli troops also set fires in several parts of Kamal Adwan, including the lab and surgery department. It said 25 patients and 60 health workers remained in the hospital. The account could not be independently confirmed, and attempts to reach hospital staff were unsuccessful. “Fire is ablaze everywhere in the hospital,” an unidentified staff member said in an audio message posted on social media accounts of hospital director Hossam Abu Safiya. The staffer said some evacuated patients had been unhooked from oxygen. “There are currently patients who could die at any moment,” she said. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesman, denied the accusations. “While IDF troops were not in the hospital, a small fire broke out in an empty building inside the hospital that is under control,” he said Friday night. He said a preliminary investigation found “no connection” between military activity and the fire. The Israeli military heavily restricts the movements of Palestinians in Gaza and has barred foreign journalists from entering the territory throughout the war, making it difficult to verify information. “These actions put the lives of all of these people in even more danger than what they faced before,” U.N. spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told journalists, and noted colleagues' reports of “significant damage” to the hospital. It should be protected as international law requires, she added. Since October, Israel’s offensive has virtually sealed off the northern Gaza areas of Jabaliya, Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya and leveled large parts of them. Tens of thousands of Palestinians were forced out but thousands are believed to remain in the area, where Kamal Adwan and two other hospitals are located. Troops raided Kamal Adwan in October, and on Tuesday troops stormed and evacuated the Indonesian Hospital. The area has been cut off from food and other aid for months , raising fears of famine . The United Nations says Israeli troops allowed just four humanitarian deliveries to the area from Dec. 1 to Dec. 23. The Israeli rights group Physicians for Human Rights-Israel this week petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice, seeking a halt to military attacks on Kamal Adwan. It warned that forcibly evacuating the hospital would “abandon thousands of residents in northern Gaza.” Before the latest deaths Thursday, the group documented five other staffers killed by Israeli fire since October. Israel launched its campaign in Gaza vowing to destroy Hamas after the group’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel in which militants killed around 1,200 people and abducted some 250 others. Around 100 Israelis remain captive in Gaza, around a third believed to be dead. Israel’s nearly 15-month-old campaign of bombardment and offensives has devastated the territory’s health sector. A year ago, it carried out raids on hospitals in northern Gaza, including Kamal Adwan, Indonesian and al-Awda Hospital, saying they served as bases for Hamas, though it presented little evidence. Israel’s campaign has killed more than 45,400 Palestinians, more than half women and children, and wounded more than 108,000 others, according to the Health Ministry. Its count does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. More than 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have been driven from their homes, most now sheltering in sprawling tent camps in south and central Gaza. Children and adults, many barefoot, huddled Friday on the cold sand in tents whose plastic and cloth sheets whipped in the wind. Overnight temperatures can dip into the 40s Fahrenheit (below 10 Celsius), and sea spray from the Mediterranean can dampen tents just steps away. "I swear to God, their mother and I cover ourselves with one blanket and we cover (their five children) with three blankets that we got from neighbors. Sea waters drowned everything that was ours,” said Muhammad al-Sous, displaced from Beit Lahiya in the north. The children collect plastic bottles to make fires, and pile under the blankets when their only set of clothes is washed and dried in the wind. At least three babies in Gaza have died from exposure to cold in recent days , doctors there have said, and the Health Ministry said an adult — a nurse who worked at the European Hospital — also died this week. Khaled and Keath reported from Cairo. Associated Press writer Edith M. Lederer at the United Narions contributed to this report.Voicemail from Michigan Lottery leaves man stunned with life-changing newsIn the ever-evolving landscape of technology and finance, Tesla’s impact extends beyond electric vehicles and rockets. Recently, the focus has shifted to the fascinating world of after-hours trading , where the company’s stock price continues to generate buzz. But why should the gaming community care about this financial phenomenon? After-hours trading refers to the buying and selling of stocks outside regular market hours. For Tesla, this period can lead to significant fluctuations in stock prices due to earnings reports, corporate announcements, or global market trends. These shifts aren’t just numbers on a screen; they influence the perception of technology trends and economic stability, both of which are crucial to the thriving gaming industry. In the gaming world, where technology drives innovation, financial stability is paramount. The gaming industry relies on robust technological infrastructure, often spearheaded by tech giants like Tesla. A solid financial backbone ensures ongoing development and investment in revolutionary gaming technologies, such as virtual reality, AI-driven gaming engines, and sustainable gaming consoles. Gamers and developers, who often keep a keen eye on technological advancements, can leverage insights from Tesla’s after-hours stock performance to anticipate market trends, identify investment opportunities, and understand the larger tech ecosystem. Tesla’s after-hours trading is not just business news; it’s a potential glimpse into the future of technology-driven entertainment . As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, staying informed about these trends could offer a competitive edge to gamers and developers alike. The Gaming World’s Secret Weapon: Decoding Tesla’s After-Hours Trading for Future Tech Trends In recent years, the intersection of finance and technology has become a focal point for predicting future trends. One area gaining increasing attention is Tesla’s after-hours trading, a phenomenon that might seem removed from the creative realm of gaming but is, in fact, highly relevant. Here’s why the gaming community should tune in. Understanding After-Hours Trading After-hours trading happens when major stock exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ close their doors for the day. While the regular trading hours typically run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, after-hours trading continues from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. During this window, significant price shifts can occur in response to earnings reports, economic announcements, or global events. Tesla’s Role in Shaping Future Tech Trends Tesla’s stock is particularly volatile during after-hours trading. For a company that’s a frontrunner in tech innovation—be it in electric vehicles or AI—these fluctuations can provide meaningful insights into broader tech trends. # Key Features and Insights – Market Reactions and Innovations : Significant stock movements often follow major announcements from Tesla, whether it be new technological advancements or shifts in strategy. These reactions can signal future trends in tech that could spill over into the gaming industry. – Gaming Technology Dependencies : Emerging gaming technologies like virtual reality (VR) and AI-driven engines are highly dependent on broader tech innovations. Tesla’s focus on AI and computing power can forecast similar trends in gaming. – Sustainability and Gaming : Tesla’s emphasis on sustainability mirrors a growing trend in gaming. Environmentally friendly gaming consoles and ecosystems are becoming a priority, and Tesla’s corporate maneuvers could signal shifts in sustainable technologies that impact gaming. Practical Use Cases for the Gaming Community – Strategic Planning for Developers : Developers can use Tesla’s stock performance as a benchmark for planning new gaming technologies. Keeping pace with Tesla’s tech innovations might offer a blueprint for new gaming capabilities that attract users. – Investment Opportunities for Gamers and Companies : By closely observing Tesla’s after-hours trading patterns, gamers and gaming companies can spot investment opportunities. They might identify companies within Tesla’s supply chain or those adopting similar technological advancements. Pros and Cons of Leveraging After-Hours Trading Insights Pros : – Gain a competitive edge by anticipating technological shifts. – Identify new investment avenues in sync with tech trends. – Align technological advances in gaming with cutting-edge industry standards. Cons : – After-hours trading is less liquid with wider spreads, making it riskier. – Requires expertise in interpreting financial data and stock trends. – Overreliance on one sector’s performance could lead to a skewed perspective. Future Predictions Looking ahead, the influence of Tesla’s after-hours trading on the gaming industry is likely to grow. As the tech world becomes increasingly integrated, insights derived from financial markets could prove essential for predicting the next big thing in gaming. Staying attuned to these trends offers a tactical advantage in anticipating what comes next in the realm of entertainment technology. As Tesla continues to innovate, its financial dynamics may well map the future landscape of gaming and beyond. For more information about Tesla and its latest technological innovations, visit the official Tesla website .

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It’s almost a new year, and that means it’s almost time for a bevy of new state laws to go into effect. For the 2023-24 legislative session that just wrapped up (each session spans two years) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 1,017 bills into law, according to Chris Micheli, a veteran Sacramento lobbyist. That’s a tick more than one-fifth of t he 4,821 bills introduced over that two-year span . Most of the new laws are slated to kick in on Jan. 1. From new parking rules to health care coverage and more, here is a quick look at just 10 of those new laws: Local jurisdictions could give the green light to permit certain cannabis retailers to prepare and sell drinks and food that do not contain cannabis. The law, signed by the governor in late September , also allows the retailers to host ticketed live events on the premises. The idea is to pave the way for a version of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, where people can use cannabis with others while also consuming coffee, sandwiches and live music, for example. The new law “will allow cannabis retailers to diversify their business and move away from the struggling and limited dispensary model,” Assemblymember Matt Haney, a San Francisco Democrat who championed the effort in the legislature, said in a news release . Newsom vetoed similar legislation last year over concerns from public health advocates. This bill included additional provisions meant to reduce health risk, including letting employees wear employer-provided masks and allowing local governments to require filtration and ventilation systems to prevent smoke from permeating nearby buildings. Minors who make money by producing online content should get some extra financial protection as a result of two bills the governor signed this year. One expands the Coogan Act , a longtime California law that requires parents to open a trust and set aside at least 15% of their child actor’s gross earnings. The new rules have been expanded to include “kidfluencers” — or, as the bill describes them, “child influences in paid online content or internet websites, social networks and social media” — as part of the creative or artistic services that would trigger a Coogan trust account. Another extends those financial protections to children who appear in vlogs, or video blogs. Sen. Steve Padilla, D-San Diego, noted the Coogan Act covers children under contract — not necessarily children who appear in their parents’ online content. This new law requires content creators to set aside a percentage of total gross earnings in a trust for the child (to be accessed when they become an adult) if the minor is in at least 30% of their content within a month. Several education bills were signed into law this year, ranging from rules to protect young people from being outed against their will to rules that require elementary schools to offer free menstruation products . Other new laws cover what is taught in the classroom, including a bipartisan measure that ensures students are being taught accurately how Native Americans in California were treated during the Gold Rush era and the Spanish colonization of California. “Classroom instruction about the Mission and Gold Rush periods fails to include the loss of life, enslavement, starvation, illness and violence inflicted upon California Native American people during those times,” said Assemblymember James Ramos, D-San Bernardino. “These historical omissions from the curriculum are misleading.” California public schools also will be required to teach Mendez v. Westminster , a landmark court case involving an Orange County family and local school districts that helped bring about the end of segregation laws in local schools around the country. Selling a device, often called a “tuning kit,” that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle so that it is no longer defined as an e-bike will be prohibited . California law already has speed guidelines for e-bikes. For example, a Class 1 bike has a motor that kicks in when a rider is pedaling and tops out at 20 mph; a Class 3 motor is meant to stop at 28 mph, and those bikes include speedometers. Modifying the speed of e-bikes is already illegal and unsafe, Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, said in an analysis of her bill. The new law specifically bans the sale of products that can make the alterations. Tenants soon will have more time to respond to an eviction notice. California law originally dictated that a landlord could not file an eviction lawsuit until after serving their tenant with a three-day notice — which excludes Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays — to pay. Tenants then had five days after they were served to file their defense in court. If they failed to do so, a judge could award a default judgment to the landlord. The new law doubles those five day-windows to 10 days. Responding to eviction lawsuits is not necessarily a simple feat, supporters of the new law have argued , particularly for people struggling to pay their rent. Tenants need to obtain hard-to-find legal aid or an expensive attorney to complete their defense filing accurately, and then they have to find the means to travel to the courthouse. Certain insurers must cover fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, in 2025. This law, which won’t take effect until July 2025 , will require large group health care service plans to cover up to three oocyte (egg) retrievals. It also prohibits health care service plans from imposing different conditions or coverage limitations on fertility medications or services. Sen. Caroline Manjivar, D-San Fernando Valley, said her bill being signed into law is “a triumph for the many Californians who have been denied a path toward family-building because of the financial barriers that come with fertility treatment, their relationship status or are blatantly discriminated against as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.” Medical debt will no longer be shared with credit reporting agencies , meaning that debt will not show up on credit reports. That said, medical debts still must be paid. In her analysis of the bill Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, noted that the new rules doesn’t forgive medical debt or restrict the collection of it. Instead, she said, the new rules are meant to help “lift the credit scores of people who have been inaccurately and unfairly saddled with medical debts on their credit reports, opening opportunities for access to healthier financial products, better housing and more employment opportunities.” A new law may make it easier to opt out of pesky automatic subscription renewals. Companies will now have to obtain the “express affirmative consent” to automatically renew subscriptions entered into after July 1, 2025. Consumers also will need to be sent annual reminders about automatic renewals, what the charges are, and information about how to cancel the service. Think you’ve finally found an open parking spot? If it’s within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, then you may want to find a new spot. Starting in 2025, motorists could be ticketed for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk — even if there is no sign posted. The no-parking zone decreases to 15 feet if there is a curb extension present, the law says. Newsom OK’d this law in 2023 — the bill is part of the two-year legislative session that ended in 2024 — and technically it already is in effect. However, the law only allowed jurisdictions to begin ticketing offenders starting Jan. 1, 2025. Residential treatment facilities (also called short-term residential therapeutic programs) that provide services for minors, must report certain information to the child, their parent or guardian, and California’s Department of Social Services when seclusion or restraints are used. These facilities are allowed to use seclusion or restraints when staff believe the patient may be a danger to themselves or others, said Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, who championed this law. The new law mandates that children must be informed of their rights — including the right to contact state social service workers and the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson — within one day of seclusion or restraints being used. Those minors also must be given an oral and written description of the incident, including who approved the disciplinary actions and the rationale behind them. That written information must be given to Dept. of Social Services within seven days, leaving it up to the state to review and determine if any laws were potentially violated by using seclusion and restraints, therefore warranting an investigation. Beginning in 2026, the department will need to publicly post information about these incidents, so parents and guardians can be better informed about where they send their children. The effort to bring more transparency to what punishments are used in youth residential facilities was championed by actress and activist Paris Hilton, who has detailed the “continuous torture” she faced while attending a boarding school as a teenager. Hilton has championed similar laws in other states related to what’s been dubbed the troubled teen industry as well as at the federal level . “For too long, these facilities have operated without adequate oversight, leaving vulnerable youth at risk,” said Hilton. “After being abused in a California facility in my teens, it is validating to see California taking a stand to protect our youth, and I hope our state is the standard for transparency and accountability in these facilities moving forward.”

As No. 16 Colorado prepares to finish out the regular season against Oklahoma State this week, NFL personnel appear to be paying close attention to the Buffaloes' draft-eligible prospects. Deion Sanders' Buffaloes may have a pair of top five 2025 NFL draft selections, as star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter continue to be highly regarded by draft experts. According to Athlon Sports' latest mock draft , Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Sanders (Tennessee Titans) are taken off the board with the first two overall picks. Hunter leads the Big 12 in receptions (82) and receiving touchdowns (11) while leading Colorado in interceptions (3) and pass breakups (9). Sanders sits second in the country in passing touchdowns (30) and fifth in passing yards (3,488). © Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images Sanders, a senior, plans to graduate in the winter and prepare for the NFL draft. He passed up that opportunity in 2023 and has seemingly benefited from the decision after putting together a career year. In an appearance in a video created by Deion Sanders Jr . on Tuesday, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is seen speaking with Deion Sanders off to the side of a Colorado practice. Schoen and the Giants recently released franchise quarterback Daniel Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million deal in March of 2023. New York (2-9) initiated the change at the position after the Giants continued to struggle offensively this season. New York Giants Gm Joe Schoen was at Colorado Practice today 👀 🎥 : @DeionSandersJr pic.twitter.com/wwcpciQgaY The Giants are expected to be one of the few teams at the top of the draft who will be in the hunt for their next franchise quarterback. In the meantime, New York has turned to former undrafted free agent Tommy DeVito, who saw time last season with Jones recovering from a knee injury. Sanders could be the answer for Schoen's Giants, who rank 28th in the league with just 2,067 passing yards through 11 games. Sanders (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) has amassed 6,718 passing yards with 57 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in two years with the Buffaloes after transferring from Jackson State. The Buffaloes (8-3) will attempt to keep their Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive on Friday as they take on Oklahoma State (3-8). Kickoff is set for noon ET (ABC).NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia on Monday knocked Wall Street off its big rally and helped drag U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, coming off its 57th all-time high of the year so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 240 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite pulled back 0.6% from its own record. Nvidia’s fall of 2.5% was by far the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 after China said it’s investigating the company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. Nvidia has skyrocketed to become one of Wall Street’s most valuable companies because its chips are driving much of the world’s move into artificial-intelligence technology. That gives its stock’s movements more sway on the S&P 500 than nearly every other. Nvidia’s drop overshadowed gains in Hong Kong and for Chinese stocks trading in the United States on hopes that China will deliver more stimulus for the world’s second-largest economy. Roughly three in seven of the stocks in the S&P 500 also rose. The week’s highlight for Wall Street will arrive midweek when the latest updates on inflation arrive. Economists expect Wednesday’s report to show the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling remained stuck at close to the same level last month. A separate report on Thursday, meanwhile, could show an acceleration in inflation at the wholesale level. They’re the last big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week on interest rates. The widespread expectation is still that the central bank will cut its main interest rate for the third time this year. The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to offer more help for the slowing job market, after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower interest rates can ease the brakes off the economy, but they can also offer more fuel for inflation. Expectations for a series of cuts from the Fed have been a major reason the S&P 500 has set so many all-time highs this year. “Investors should enjoy this rally while it lasts—there’s little on the horizon to disrupt the momentum through year-end,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, though he warns stocks could stumble soon because of how overheated they’ve gotten. On Wall Street, Interpublic Group rose 3.6% after rival Omnicom said it would buy the marketing and communications firm in an all-stock deal. The pair had a combined revenue of $25.6 billion last year. Omnicom, meanwhile, sank 10.2%. Macy’s climbed 1.8% after an activist investor, Barington Capital Group, called on the retailer to buy back at least $2 billion of its own stock over the next three years and make other moves to help boost its stock price. Super Micro Computer rose 0.5% after saying it got an extension that will keep its stock listed on the Nasdaq through Feb. 25, as it works to file its delayed annual report and other required financial statements. Earlier this month, the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board following the resignation of its public auditor . All told, the S&P 500 fell 37.42 points to 6,052.85. The Dow dipped 240.59 to 4,401.93, and the Nasdaq composite lost 123.08 to 19,736.69. In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rallied 1.7% to settle at $68.37 following the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, who sought asylum in Moscow after rebels. Brent crude, the international standard, added 1.4% to $72.14 per barrel. The price of gold also rose 1% to $2,685.80 per ounce amid the uncertainty created by the end of the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. In stock markets abroad, the Hang Seng jumped 2.8% in Hong Kong after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy for the world’s second-largest economy. That’s a shift away from a more cautious, “prudent” stance for the first time in 10 years. A major planning meeting later this week could also bring more stimulus for the Chinese economy. U.S.-listed stocks of several Chinese companies climbed, including a 12.4% jump for electric-vehicle company Nio and a 7.4% rise for Alibaba Group. Stocks in Shanghai, though, were roughly flat. In Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi slumped 2.8% as the fallout continues from President Yoon Suk Yeol ’s brief declaration of martial law last week in the midst of a budget dispute. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.19% from 4.15% late Friday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.Update 11/26/24: Black Friday isn’t here quite yet, but we’ve already found some excellent discounts on Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes. If you want to avoid the chaos of the holiday season, you’re going to want to take advantage of these savings. We’ll continue to update this list with the best Black Friday Christmas tree deals throughout the sale event. Most people look forward to Black Friday because of the huge discounts on all kinds of products. However, you shouldn’t forget that the shopping event, which will officially launch on November 29, will also provide a great opportunity to purchase your decorations for the holidays. In fact, we’ve already started seeing some early Black Friday Christmas tree deals that are worth buying, and we’ve rounded up our favorite ones below. After buying from these Black Friday deals , you may want to think about what to place under your new Christmas tree (think gaming laptop , Nintendo Switch games and accessories, Apple products, and more!). If you want to make sure that you’re able to pocket the savings and that everything you purchase arrives long before Christmas, you should complete your transactions as soon as possible. Funcid 6 ft Pink Artificial Christmas Tree — $60 $200 70% off The Funcid 6 ft Pink Artificial Christmas Tree may be basic, but it certainly doesn’t look like it with its striking color that will let you mix things up for the holidays. It’s made of PVC material that’s non-flammable and non-allergic, and it’s constructed in three sections, so it’s easy to set up. It’s on sale with a huge 70% discount, which is equivalent to savings of $140. Costway 9 ft Pre-Lit Premium Snow Flocked Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree — $180 $399 55% off If you want a large tree for the holidays, check out the Costway 9 ft Pre-Lit Premium Snow Flocked Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree, which is on sale for less than half-price following a 55% discount that results in savings of $219. It’s equipped with 550 LED lights with a warm white color, its realistic flocked snow brings the winter into your living room, and it features an easy-to-assemble hinged design. Hykolity 6.5 ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree — $120 $160 25% off The Hykolity 6.5 ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree is filled with 350 LED lights that change their colors, with 10 modes that you can cycle through using its foot pedal. The Christmas tree features 1,100 branch tips for a full-bodied and genuine look, and the sturdy metal stand provides stability. It will be yours at $40 off, following a 25% discount. National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree — $47 $80 42% off The National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree, which is 20% off for a discount of $16, is only 4 feet tall with a base measuring 31 inches in diameter. However, within its miniature frame are 100 white lights that are strung on the tree before packaging, so you don’t have to set them up yourself. The pre-attached, hinged branches drop-down for a simple setup, and they fold back just as easily when it’s time to store the Christmas tree. GREATDAY 7 ft Artificial Pre-Lit Rotating Christmas Tree — $199 $317 37% off The GREATDAY 7 ft Artificial Pre-Lit Rotating Christmas Tree comes with a 360-degree rotating stand to bring movement to your holiday decorations. You can access the feature through its remote, which also allows you to manage its 500 LED lights. The Christmas tree, which has 1,000 branch tips and a hassle-free design, is down by $68 after a 21% discount. How to choose a Christmas tree on Black Friday Christmas trees are meant to showcase your family’s holiday spirit, so before anything else, you should get one that matches their personality. Whether that means a Christmas tree that stands loud and proud, or a miniature tree that’s filled with colorful lights, you should know that it’s for your family the moment that you see it. Fortunately, with Christmas trees coming in all shapes and sizes, there’s surely something that will catch your attention. For technical matters, you’ll have to consider the height of the Christmas tree that you’re going to get. You don’t want it to be so small that it doesn’t look festive in a large living room, nor do you want it to be too big that it overshadows everything else. You should also think about whether you want a simple Christmas tree that you can fill with decorations yourself or one that’s already fitted with trinkets and lights so it will be easy to assemble when it arrives and store once the season is over. How we chose these Christmas tree Black Friday deals First and foremost, our priority is finding the best Black Friday Christmas tree deals for you in terms of value. That means either the lowest prices possible for Christmas trees without sacrificing quality or the largest discounts on premium Christmas trees that knock their prices down to within your budget range. Simply put, when we created this roundup of offers, we want you to feel like a winner once you’ve completed your purchase of any of these bargains. There are so many amazing Black Friday Christmas tree deals across all the different retailers that it was hard to narrow down our recommendations to our list above. We ensured that all of the Christmas tree makers recommended on our list are reliable and will last for many holiday seasons to come. You shouldn’t have to consider disposing of your new Christmas tree at the end of the holiday season — it should last for years for a nice return on your investment.

Walkinshaw Automotive has converted Ram Trucks Australia’s final Hemi V8-powered Ram 1500 to right-hand drive, ahead of the full-size American pickup’s move to twin-turbo six-cylinder ‘Hurricane’ power in 2025. The last Ram 1500 with a Hemi V8 under the bonnet – a Limited with Granite Crystal paint, to be precise – rolled off the production line in Clayton, Melbourne, last Friday (December 6, 2024). Ram Trucks Australia – a joint venture between Walkinshaw and Ram’s local distributor Ateco Automotive – has been ‘remanufacturing’ the 1500 since June 2018 at the former home of Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today While the larger 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups came first, Ram’s volume-selling 1500 debuted in previous-generation DS-series form, before the DT-series pickup arrived in May 2021 with mild-hybrid power, though both featured the famed Hemi engine under their big and bluff bonnets. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . While there are several unofficial Ram converters in Australia, the final factory-backed Ram 1500 with a V8 engine was the 28,495th example to be produced by Walkinshaw. However, the total number of 1500s converted for Ram Trucks Australia is higher, as it was briefly available with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel. Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups continue with a 6.7-litre Cummins straight-six turbo-diesel. Following an intensive local development program, more than 400 locally-engineered parts are installed by 200 employees across 14 working hours before each Ram pickup is sold in Australia or exported to New Zealand. But the Ram 1500 V8 wasn’t the only vehicle to reach the end of the road at the Clayton facility during the month of December. On December 29, 2017, HSV built the final GTSR W1 there, just a few months after Holden shut up shop. The V8-powered 1500 has been in runout since October , and limited stock is currently available. The entire range is offered with free on-road costs, with the brand covering the cost of dealer delivery, stamp duty and 12 months of registration and compulsory third-party insurance. “We haven’t put a ‘final V8’ badge on this particular example because, to us, they’re all special. But once they’re gone, they’re gone.” said Ram Trucks Australia general manager, Jeff Barber, in a media statement. While you soon won’t be able to buy a new V8-powered Ram 1500, Walkinshaw will continue to employ its circa 250-strong workforce across the Clayton factory and its engineering teams to bring the new twin-turbo six-cylinder Ram 1500 to local showrooms in 2025. Revealed in the US back in November 2023 , the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 swaps the Hemi for the Stellantis group’s newer Hurricane 3.0-litre straight-six, which out-muscles the V8 it replaces. Australian specifications have yet to be confirmed, however, government approval documents first reported by CarExpert in October showed Ram has received design certification to sell five variants of the latest 1500, with the choice of two power outputs between them. The standard-output version of the 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine (named SST SO) produces 313kW and 636Nm, while the high-output version (called SST HO) develops 403kW and 706Nm. For context, the Hemi V8 produces 291kW and 556Nm. The Ram 1500 will join the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra in only being available with six-cylinder power – though its rivals feature V6s, not straight-sixes – while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 becomes the only remaining full-sized pickup with a V8 engine. Ram 1500 sales peaked in Australia at 5922 deliveries in 2023, representing more than half of all local US pickup sales at the time. Such was its popularity that the Ram 1500 alone outsold entire brands including Jeep, which is owned by the same parent company but imported by different distributors in Australia. However, Ford Australia’s official release of the Ford F-150 at the end of 2023 and the subsequent rollout of the Toyota Tundra has resulted in Ram 1500 deliveries taking a dive, with just 2962 examples registered between January and November 2024 – a 47.5 per cent decrease on the same period last year. Though it’s officially still Australia’s best-selling pickup, the Silverado 1500 found 2161 new homes in the opening 11 months of this year (also courtesy of Walkinshaw), while 2084 Ford F-150s were delivered despite numerous rollout pauses. MORE: Ram 1500 Hemi V8s get runout deals as turbo six replacements loom MORE: Ram 1500 Hurricane six-cylinder pickups one step closer to AustraliaHow tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’

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