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PHOTOS: Mike Johnston sworn in as 46th Denver mayor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

Mike Johnston took the oath of office to become Denver’s 46th mayor at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver on Monday morning, July 17, 2023.Related ArticlesPolitics | Mike Johnston sworn in as Denver mayor Politics | Denver Mayor Michael Hancock leaves behind accomplishments — and plenty of frustration — after 12 years in charge Politics | Mike Johnston hires chief of staff as he prepares to take over Denver mayor’s office Politics | Denver scrubbed its $40 million migrant crisis plan. Now what? Politics | Denver not moving forward with controversial $40 million contract for security firm to run migrant shelters The former school principal and state senator emerged from a crowded field of mayoral challengers in the city’ spring election on the wings of a substantial fundraising advantage and bold promises like ending street homelessness in Denver in his first four-year term.

Toad makes his debut at Super Nintendo World

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

Toad has officially made his debut at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park announced. The fictional character is known for being a loyal friend to Mario and a worker for Princess Peach in the Mushroom Kingdom. Guests at Super Nintendo World will be able to meet and interact with the new character when visiting the new land. New ‘Strangers Things’ haunted house coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Toad joins Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as meetable characters in the area. Previously, guests could only see a video version of Toad in Toadstool Café.Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes Toad, a new walk-about character. (Universal Studios Hollywood) Super Nintendo World, which officially opened in February, was a highly anticipated new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood.The land’s main attraction, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” lets visitors enjoy a real-life game of Mario Kart. Riders will compete on Team Mario to def...

Man Hospitalized after Electric Bicycle Collision on West Pyle Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

22-Year-Old Rider Injured in Electric Bicycle Accident near Arville StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (July 17, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, one man was hospitalized after an electric bicycle collision on West Pyle Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just before 3:50 p.m., near Decatur Boulevard on July 11th.Per reports, the driver of a Toyota Tundra was heading east and struck a man who was riding an electric bicycle and failed to stop at the stop sign. Crews described the electric bike as a Juiced Bikes Camp Scrambler.Upon impact, the cyclist was ejected from his electric bike and suffered life-threatening injuries. Paramedics arrived and transported the cyclist to Sunrise Hospital’s Trauma Unit in critical condition.Meanwhile, the Tundra driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Officers say impairment did not play a factor.At this time, an active investigation into why the rider failed to stop is still currently underway. Once available, more details will b...

Sexual Confidence: How Penuma is Helping Men Perform

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

When people think of issues of body image, they tend to associate them with women. However, men face the same feeling of anxiety, frustration, and depression over their bodies as women.With issues such as weight, muscularity, hair loss, and penis size all affecting men’s psyches, studies have found nearly 40% of men are affected by some level of body image issues. Thankfully, men have options to help combat some of these more pervasive body image issues.How self-consciousness over penis size is connected to sexual performanceDr. James Elist, founder of Penuma, has spent decades helping men overcome their insecurities by providing them with cosmetic penis enhancement procedures. Although these procedures are purely cosmetic — improving the appearance of the penis and its size — in his patients’ experience, this increased size has allowed them to improve their sexual performance and enjoyment. This is thanks to the well-documented connection between a man’s self-confidence and his per...

Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 62 [Joshua Tree, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Pronounced Deceased after a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 62 near Rotary WayJOSHUA TREE, CA (July 17, 2023) – Thursday morning, a two-vehicle crash on State Route 62 left one man dead.The incident occurred just before 9:00 a.m., on July 13th, just west of Rotary Way, involving a 2006 Honda Accord and a Freightliner dump truck.According to reports, a Honda Accord was traveling on State Route 62 at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control. The Accord ended up striking the left front of a Freightliner dump truck traveling in the opposite direction.Emergency crews were dispatched to the site of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced the driver of the Accord dead at the scene.Officials later stated that the driver of the dump truck did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision.No further details regarding the crash on State Route 62 are currently available. However, authorities will notify the public once more information beco...

Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash on North Nellis Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision near Charleston BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (July 17, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, one man sustained injuries in a pedestrian crash on North Nellis Boulevard.Authorities responded to the scene just before 12:45 a.m., just north of Charleston Boulevard.Officers say the driver of a gray 2020 Infiniti Q50 struck a man that was running on Nellis Boulevard and turned directly into its path.Paramedics arrived and transported the male pedestrian to University Medical Center for further treatment.Following preliminary duties, authorities assessed the driver and determined that he showed no signs of impairment.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, maintain focus on the road and avoid distractions that could easily lead to dangerous collisions. If you find yourself unable to safely drive, you can a...

Elena Von Kohn: The New Face of Contemporary Surrealism

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

“Age of Diversity” by Elena Von Kohn“Surrealism is not dead, it is evolving,‘ proclaims Elena Von Kohn, the visionary artist behind the enigmatic movement that has captured the imagination of art enthusiasts worldwide.Elena Von Kohn, the German-born artist renowned for her Figurative Enigmatic Surrealism, has emerged as a transformative force in the world of contemporary art. With her latest collection, “Dancing With Gravity,” Von Kohn showcases her unrivaled ability to merge traditional techniques with modern digital innovation.As the art world eagerly embraces her thought-provoking creations, Von Kohn stands as a trailblazer, redefining the boundaries of surrealism.Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary Surrealism“Art is a reflection of our ever-changing world. By embracing the surreal, we open ourselves to new perspectives, new possibilities, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of our own existence.” she saysVon Kohn’s latest digital a...

Tom Bilyeu and Impact Theory’s Quest to Revolutionize the Entertainment Industry Through Gaming: Exploring Project Kyzen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

It’s no secret that the entertainment industry has undergone transformational changes over the years. Still, few have had as much impact as Tom Bilyeu, a former film school student turned entrepreneur, now leading Impact Theory. Tom’s journey into business was driven by a desire to control the narratives being told, a goal that seemed unattainable at the outset. His vision was clear – to establish his voice publicly and put himself out there, even if it meant being wrong, especially when it came to the possibility of gaming becoming an integral part of everyday life.Witnessing the evolution of video games from their humble beginnings to their current dominance, Tom’s perspective on gaming has also evolved. When Tom was a kid, parents used to say that video games were a waste of time. But as Tom watched gaming overtake filmmaking as the dominant form of storytelling and entertainment, he realized that not only are they not a waste of time, they are the most conseque...

Watchdog wants RFK Jr. uninvited after comments called antisemetic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

By Ali Swenson | Associated PressNEW YORK — A Democratic watchdog group has called for a U.S. House committee to rescind an invitation to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the Democratic presidential candidate was filmed falsely suggesting COVID-19 could have been “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people.Kyle Herrig, executive director of the Congressional Integrity Project, sent a letter to Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, asking him to disinvite Kennedy from a hearing scheduled for Thursday after the candidate’s comments at a New York City dinner last week prompted widespread accusations of antisemitism and racism.In the filmed remarks first published by The New York Post, Kennedy said “there is an argument” that COVID-19 “is ethnically targeted” and that it “attacks certain races disproportionately.”“COVID-19 is ta...

Man stabbed with pencil, bitten in Santa Rita Jail attack; suspect had pending mental health evaluation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:16:01 GMT

DUBLIN — While awaiting a mental health review by psychiatrists, a Santa Rita Jail inmate allegedly stabbed his cellmate with a pencil, bit him in the ear, and pulled a plastic bag over his head, authorities say.The 41-year-old San Lorenzo resident allegedly attacked his cellmate on May 31, just two weeks after his attorney openly doubted that his client was mentally competent to stand trial and asked for him to receive a psychological evaluation. Since the attack, which has not resulted in criminal charges, the man has been evaluated and is awaiting transfer to a hospital, but remains in jail for now, court records show.The man’s next court date, where a judge will review a recommendation that he be hospitalized, has been set for Friday, according to court records.The man was arrested last March, after allegedly attacking his roommate at a residential care home in San Lorenzo, according to court records. Just two months later, his lawyer formally declared a doubt to his...