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Ocean City Police Seek Dine and Ditch Restaurant Thieves Who Skipped $250 Tab

Breaking Local News ReportJune 28, 20240

OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Police Department is currently investigating a significant theft incident that occurred at a local restaurant near 64th Street. On Tuesday evening, a group of eight individuals, described as being in their late teens or early 20s, reportedly walked out of the restaurant without paying a bill exceeding $250. According to restaurant staff, the group checked in under the name “Ray” before leaving the venue on foot, heading northbound around 8:15 p.m. on June 26. The police are reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this incident. Anyone

Saving Graceland: A Last Ditch Effort to Save Elvis Presley’s Home From Foreclosure

Breaking Local News ReportMay 21, 20240

MEMPHIS, TN—Danielle Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, has filed a lawsuit to prevent the foreclosure sale of Graceland, the legendary home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Filed on May 15, 2024, the lawsuit targets Naussany Investments and Private Lending, and individual Kurt Naussany, accusing them of using forged documents purportedly signed by Keough’s late mother, Lisa Marie Presley. Scheduled for auction on May 23, 2024, at the Shelby County Courthouse, Graceland’s potential sale follows nearly a year after a settlement was reportedly reached concerning the property’s ownership, previously disputed between Priscilla Presley and the estate of Lisa

Deputies Apprehend Ditch Driver With Deer’s Assistance

Local News ReportMay 17, 20240

Stafford, VA – Two Woodbridge men were apprehended by deputies with the unexpected help of a deer in an incident involving a single-vehicle auto accident at the intersection of Widewater Road and Telegraph Road on a recent Saturday night. Deputy K.F. Bierfeldt responded to a call reporting a vehicle trapped in a ditch, arriving to find a Toyota lodged against the roadside. The driver of the vehicle explained that he had swerved to avoid hitting a deer while driving southbound on Widewater Road, causing him to lose control and veer off the road. Despite not holding a valid license, the

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Ditch in North Dover

Law and Crime ReportApril 12, 20240

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Miguel Garcia was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a ditch and damaging a utility pole at the intersection of Cox Cro and Whitesville. The accident resulted in a temporary power outage in the immediate area and affected the traffic light system. Upon police arrival, Garcia was on the scene and exhibited signs of intoxication. He failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). An Alcotest to measure his blood alcohol content is pending. The traffic light has since been restored to normal operation.

DAVID DITCH: The Legislative Sausage Is Crammed With Wasteful Pork

The Daily CallerMarch 24, 20240

DAVID DITCH: The Legislative Sausage Is Crammed With Wasteful Pork David Ditch on March 23, 2024 To hear the media tell it, Congress finally passing spending bills and avoiding a government shutdown is a “win.” That’s how low the bar for accomplishment in Washington, D.C. has sunk. However, the value to the American public becomes questionable upon considering what the collection of legislative sausage contains. For example, the spending laws contain $14.5 billion in earmarks – projects specifically requested by members of Congress. While this can mean upgrading waterways and other worthwhile infrastructure, there are also many wasteful and inappropriate handouts that

Ad campaign uses humor to urge Americans to ditch natural gas

ReutersMarch 23, 20240

By Nichola Groom (Reuters) – When environmentalists talk about climate change, it’s typically in stark terms, describing it as a crisis that threatens the future of the planet. A scrappy group of filmmakers and activists think it can also be funny. The Gas Leaks Project, a group formed by climate advocacy veterans, launched a $1 million campaign this week that uses humor to push back against oil and gas industry messaging that natural gas, which is lower emitting than coal, is a critical “bridge fuel” in the transition to renewable energy. In recent years, research has shown that natural gas

J.D. FOSTER: If Dems Ditch Old Joe, Who Would They Replace Him With?

The Daily CallerMarch 17, 20240

J.D. FOSTER: If Dems Ditch Old Joe, Who Would They Replace Him With? J.D. Foster on March 16, 2024 Joe Biden and Donald Trump have clinched the delegates to claim their parties’ nominations. The rematch menu appears set. Or is it? Short of a personal calamity, Trump will be on the ballot, but the powers who run the Democratic Party might just intervene to preserve a chance for the White House, while preventing a down-ballot disaster. Imagine it’s only a couple weeks before the August Democratic Convention and Biden consistently trails Trump in the polls. Democrats nationwide are depressed and

Seal Spits at Attacking Eagle in Last Ditch Self Defense

Dinesh PatelMarch 7, 20240

ISLE OF WIGHT—In a groundbreaking observation, a grey seal was documented employing a never-before-seen defensive tactic against a white-tailed eagle in Newtown Harbour, Isle of Wight. This interaction, captured by birdwatcher Clare Jacobs, showcases the seal spitting a jet of water at the eagle, a behavior unreported in scientific literature until now. The University of Portsmouth study highlights this unique encounter, emphasizing the evolving dynamics between these apex predators. Clare Jacobs, the observer, expressed her excitement over capturing such a rare event, especially as sightings of both grey seals and white-tailed eagles have become common on the Isle of Wight.

DAVID DITCH: Three Reasons We Can’t Seem To Step Off The Government Shutdown Merry-Go-Round

The Daily CallerJanuary 25, 20240

DAVID DITCH: Three Reasons We Can’t Seem To Step Off The Government Shutdown Merry-Go-Round David Ditch on January 24, 2024 Congress continues to be the definition of dysfunction. It misses budget deadlines, relies on the threat of government shutdowns to get anything done and then spends taxpayer funds recklessly without review. This is not a one-time situation, it’s a pattern. Once again, a temporary spending bill was passed last week, one day before there would have been a partial government shutdown. Considering that the gross national debt is now over $100,000 for every man, woman and child in the country,

Australia struggles to ditch SUV habit even as electric vehicle sales hit record

ReutersJanuary 4, 20240

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit an all-time high in 2023, according to the country’s automotive association, however light vehicle sales remained dominated by emissions-intensive trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Battery-electric vehicles were 7.2% of all vehicles sold last year, more than double the 3.1% recorded in 2022, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) on Thursday. The sales share for 2023 rises to 16.2% of all new vehicle sales once hybrids and plug-in hybrids are included, almost one in every five vehicles. After a decade under conservative

STEPHEN MOORE: It’s Time For The Fed To Ditch The Most Lame-Brained Theory In Economics

The Daily CallerDecember 18, 20230

STEPHEN MOORE: It’s Time For The Fed To Ditch The Most Lame-Brained Theory In Economics Stephen Moore on December 17, 2023 For decades the economics profession has been shoveling out the dumbest economic concept of all time: the Phillips Curve. This was the lame-brained “theory” by neo-Keynesian economists of the 1960s and 1970s that to slow inflation the Fed needs to raise unemployment and slow down economic growth. The whole concept of an inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation blew up when it was put into practice in the mid-1970s and the result was rising inflation AND rising unemployment. Then

Man Found with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Ditch Along Henrico County Road

Leo CanegaSeptember 28, 20230

HENRICO COUNTY, VA – Early Tuesday morning, Henrico Police responded to a reported medical emergency on the 200 block of Forest Avenue. Upon arrival at around 6:42 a.m., officers found an adult male in a ditch with apparent gunshot injuries. The man was immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his serious injuries. As of now, Henrico Police have not released any details regarding potential suspects. They asked anyone with relevant information to contact them at 804-501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

‘Defies Common Sense’: One GOP Gov Is Working To Ditch His State’s EV Mandate

The Daily CallerSeptember 25, 20230

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin appears poised to overturn his state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate if his party fares well in upcoming statewide elections. Virginia is one of 17 states that adhere to some or all of California’s vehicle emissions standards, after former Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam enacted legislation binding Virginia to California’s standards prior to Youngkin’s election in 2021. Virginia is one of only two states, along with Nevada, that has a Republican governor in office and is also tied to California’s standards, which dictate that all new car sales in Virginia must be EVs starting in 2035. Now

Japan may intervene on yen again, BOJ should ditch easy policy – ex-financial diplomat

ReutersSeptember 20, 20230

By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan could intervene again to support the yen if it declines further, former top currency diplomat Takehiko Nakao told Reuters on Wednesday, and said the time is right for the Bank of Japan to ditch or modify its ultra-easy policy settings. The former vice minister of finance for international affairs said prolonged monetary easing risks depreciating the yen further. “There may be views that the intervention is not imminent as the depreciation has not been so rapid compared to the last time when authorities intervened in September/October,” he said. “But it’s fully possible the

Importers Ditch West Coast Ports After A Year Of Labor Unrest

The Daily CallerSeptember 5, 20230

Importers Ditch West Coast Ports After A Year Of Labor Unrest Will Kessler on September 4, 2023 West Coast ports have seen a decline from U.S. importers that have soured on their gates of entry after a year of uncertainty around port union worker contracts, according to The Wall Street Journal. Ports from southern California to Seattle, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), have been marred by uncertainty following a year of negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), with a deal being reached just last week for a six-year contract, according to the WSJ. Both importers

Man Buys Electric Vehicle Only To Ditch It During Family Road Trip For Gas Car

The Daily CallerAugust 11, 20230

Man Buys Electric Vehicle Only To Ditch It During Family Road Trip For Gas Car Will Kessler on August 11, 2023 A man and his family ditched their new $115,000 electric vehicle (EV) during a family road trip in July, switching to a gas-powered rental vehicle after being unable to charge the truck, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Dalbir Bala left his 2023 Ford f-150 Lighting Lariat in Minnesota after being unable to charge the EV at two separate charging stations along the way on his family road trip from La Selle, Manitoba, to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, according

Arizona Public Universities Ditch Diversity Statements On Job Applications

The Daily CallerAugust 9, 20230

Arizona Public Universities Ditch Diversity Statements On Job Applications Kate Anderson on August 9, 2023 The Arizona Board of Regents (ABR) announced Tuesday that it would no longer use diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in job applications, according to the Arizona Republic. A Goldwater Institute report published in January found that up to 80% of job applications for the three major universities in the state asked applicants to submit a statement verbalizing their support for DEI. The ABR announced this week that the state’s public universities have removed the requests for diversity statements from their job applications and Arizona

Brits May Ditch Net Zero Policies As Increased Prices Burn Consumers

The Daily CallerJuly 24, 20230

Brits May Ditch Net Zero Policies As Increased Prices Burn Consumers Nick Pope on July 24, 2023 The U.K. government may pivot away from its embrace of green energy and climate goals as prices continue to rise for British consumers, according to The Telegraph. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has suggested that the country’s aim to ban new gas-powered vehicles by the end of the decade may not come to fruition, saying Monday that green energy initiatives must be “proportionate and pragmatic” so as to not unduly impact the lives of citizens, according to The Telegraph. Sunak did not directly confirm

Global hedge funds ditch losing trades after failing to beat the MSCI – Goldman

ReutersJuly 20, 20230

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Global hedge funds exited trades in the past week at their fastest pace since January and at one of the highest rates seen in the last five years, as recession bets have yet to pay off, a Goldman Sachs note to clients showed on Wednesday. Hedge funds cut losses after failing to match gains in the wider more cheaply held benchmark, MSCI’s broadest world stock index, which has risen more than 15% this year, said the note seen by Reuters. By contrast, stock-trading hedge funds have posted a positive year-to-date performance of 5.8% and

BROOKLYN ROBERTS: Let’s Ditch The Masks And Make These Common-Sense COVID Changes Permanent, Instead

The Daily CallerMay 23, 20230

BROOKLYN ROBERTS: Let’s Ditch The Masks And Make These Common-Sense COVID Changes Permanent, Instead Brooklyn Roberts on May 23, 2023 The federal government quietly put an end to its Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 earlier this month, following 13 PHE renewals since the initial order was issued in January 2020. The PHE, which outlived the public’s pandemic fears, was used to justify government lockdowns, mask mandates, and more. At the same time, the PHE brought several positive changes in state health care policy. Now that the PHE has come to an end, states should consider moving several temporary reforms

US unions call on railroads to halt buybacks, ditch lean operating model

ReutersApril 21, 20230

By Amna Karimi (Reuters) – U.S. labor unions called on railroad operators to halt all stock buybacks until they improve safety and abandon their lean operating model, which regulators and shippers say has led to deterioration in the quality of service. The unions have blamed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR), a concept that encourages running longer trains on fixed schedule with lesser staffing, for worsening working conditions for employees, while shoring up profit for railroads. Railroads, however, say PSR helps provide predictable and consistent service to customers. U.S. railroads, crucial in connecting large swathes of the country, have come under fire

Some TD shareholders urge bank to ditch or renegotiate First Horizon deal

ReutersApril 4, 20230

By Maiya Keidan TORONTO (Reuters) – TD Bank Group should abandon or renegotiate its $13.4 billion acquisition of U.S. lender First Horizon as the regional banking crisis has unearthed unknown risks, some small shareholders told Reuters. Regional lenders in the U.S. face a crisis of confidence after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month. First Horizon shares are trading almost 30% below TD’s offer price of $25 each, which points to the high risk to the deal closing. Since the acquisition was first announced, TD shares are down 11.1% vs 4.5% for the financials sector “I

Colleges Ditch ‘Women’s History Month’ For ‘Womxn’s History Month’

The Daily CallerMarch 11, 20230

Colleges Ditch ‘Women’s History Month’ For ‘Womxn’s History Month’ Alexa Schwerha on March 10, 2023 Several colleges and universities are choosing to celebrate “Womxn’s History Month” to recognize women, transgender and non-binary individuals. The term “womxn” is a spin-off of the word “woman” to “avoid the suggestion of sexism” and “to be inclusive of trans women and nonbinary people,” according to Dictionary.com. “It’s more virtue-signaling to appease the woke crowd on college campuses,” Lindsey Burke, director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Several colleges across the country are opting to

Twitter’s Revenue Takes A Massive Nosedive After Advertisers Ditch The App: REPORT

The Daily CallerMarch 6, 20230

Madeline Dovi on March 4, 2023 Twitter’s revenue dropped by nearly 40% in December after advertisers fled in the aftermath of CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the situation. Twitter reported the year-over-year drop in both revenue and earnings in a message to the app’s investors, the sources said, according to the WSJ. The company is currently working to pay off the nearly $13 billion in debt stemming from Musk’s initial purchase, with yearly interest payments totaling approximately $1 billion. After Musk completed his purchase of the app in

Biden’s Education Secretary Calls On Colleges To Ditch Prestigious Ranking System

The Daily CallerMarch 2, 20230

Biden’s Education Secretary Calls On Colleges To Ditch Prestigious Ranking System Alexa Schwerha on March 2, 2023 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona advocated for schools to join a slew of colleges that are ditching a prestigious ranking system, Inside Higher Ed reported. Cardona told college leaders not to worship “the false altar” of U.S. News & World Report’s ranking system during a conference hosted by Yale and Harvard on Wednesday in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to Inside Higher Ed. Both law schools dropped from the ranking in November 2022 and are only two of a number of schools taking part in a