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Half the Officers in a Colorado Sheriff’s Office, Including Sheriff’s Son, Indicted for Abuse of a Corpse, Excessive Force
Business

Half the Officers in a Colorado Sheriff’s Office, Including Sheriff’s Son, Indicted for Abuse of a Corpse, Excessive Force

Half the officers in Colorado's Costilla County Sheriff's Office, including Sheriff Danny Sanchez and his son, have been indicted for mishandling human remains and using excessive force on a man in mental health crisis. District Attorney Anne Kelly vows to prosecute regardless of titles, highlighting violations of public trust in the rural community.

Jessica Williamsabout 11 hours ago
Ray Dalio Declares Cash Will 'Lose A Lot Of Purchasing Power' And Explains The 'All Weather' Portfolio He Thinks Beats 60
Business

Ray Dalio Declares Cash Will 'Lose A Lot Of Purchasing Power' And Explains The 'All Weather' Portfolio He Thinks Beats 60

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned in a recent X post that cash holdings will erode purchasing power amid inflation and detailed his 30-year-old All Weather portfolio as a risk-balanced strategy outperforming traditional investments. The approach uses risk parity across assets like stocks, bonds, and gold to thrive in any economic environment, with Dalio advising against market timing.

Sarah Mitchellabout 15 hours ago
This Portable Streaming TV Turns My Patio Into an Entertainment Oasis, and You Can Get It for $60 off During Amazon's Spring Sale
Technology

This Portable Streaming TV Turns My Patio Into an Entertainment Oasis, and You Can Get It for $60 off During Amazon's Spring Sale

A CNET review highlights the Skyworth 24-inch portable TV as an ideal outdoor entertainment device, now discounted by $60 to $390 during Amazon's Spring Sale. The battery-powered smart TV with Google TV and Chromecast offers up to three hours of streaming, though real-world battery life is closer to two hours, making it a versatile option for patios and picnics.

Sarah Mitchellabout 16 hours ago
I'm the oldest US Olympian ever to compete. I had to keep my full-time job, and worked over 40 hours while on the road.
Technology

I'm the oldest US Olympian ever to compete. I had to keep my full-time job, and worked over 40 hours while on the road.

Rich Ruohonen, a 54-year-old lawyer, became the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian in 2022 by competing in curling while maintaining a full-time job and over 40 hours of work weekly. His story of balancing professional life, family, and elite training highlights challenges in underfunded sports and inspires older athletes aiming for the 2026 Games.

Sarah Mitchellabout 16 hours ago
As Western heat wave ends, scientists try to make sense of its length and intensity
Health

As Western heat wave ends, scientists try to make sense of its length and intensity

A prolonged spring heat wave in the Western U.S. has ended after breaking over 1,500 temperature records across 11 states, prompting scientists to attribute its intensity to climate change while investigating potential shifts in atmospheric patterns. Experts warn of looming water crises amid depleted snowpack, as research continues into how global warming may be altering jet stream behavior to exacerbate such events.

Robert Taylorabout 18 hours ago