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Belt & Road, and President Xi Jinping's 'The Governance of China'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

Despite some initial “suspicions” China’s much-publicised Belt and Road Initiative has become a big success, a debate in Brussels was told. The flagship policy, a global infrastructure development, has been a job spinner and will also promote “green growth”, the event at the city’s Press Club heard.The strategy initiated by the People’s Republic of China seeks to connect Asia with Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks with the aim of improving regional integration, increasing trade and stimulating economic growth.The idea was to create a vast network of railways, energy pipelines, highways, and streamlined border crossings, both westward—through the mountainous former Soviet republics—and southward, to Pakistan, India, and the rest of South-East Asia.Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC),The project has led to the creation of 420,000 new jobs and now comprises 150 countries, it was said at the “10th anniversary symposium” in Bruss...

Meta exposes massive plot to divide Americans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans and used them to spread polarizing political content in an apparent effort to divide the U.S. ahead of next year's elections, Meta said Thursday.The network of nearly 4,800 fake accounts was attempting to build an audience when it was identified and eliminated by the tech company, which owns Facebook and Instagram. The accounts sported fake photos, names and locations as a way to appear like everyday American Facebook users weighing in on political issues.Instead of spreading fake content as other networks have done, the accounts were used to reshare posts from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that were created by politicians, news outlets and others. The interconnected accounts pulled content from both liberal and conservative sources, an indication that its goal was not to support one side or the other but to exaggerate partisan divisions...

Inland Empire gang member goes on shooting spree of current, former girlfriends: SBDA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

A San Bernardino man faces multiple murder charges after he allegedly went on a shooting spree of his current and former girlfriends in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.Louis Peter Hernandez III, 41, was arrested Sunday, one day after he "is alleged to have shot and killed his girlfriend and another victim at a residence in Fontana, then shot and killed his ex-girlfriend in Riverside County," the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. "Following their murders, he is alleged to have had an altercation with a fourth surviving gunshot victim also in Riverside County, which is still pending investigation," prosecutors added. Hernandez, a gang member and felon who is on both probation and parole, was charged with three counts of murder and one count of assault with a firearm, according to the SBDA's Office.He has "a history of violence including auto theft, assault with a firearm, and evading a police officer," the release said, and he faces additio...

Classic jam band announces Las Vegas Sphere residency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

The next act at the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere has been announced. Phish announced they'll be taking the stage at the eye-popping venue for a limited engagement in April of 2024."Announcing four unique shows at @SphereVegas," the band posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday morning. The shows will take place on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. These will be the only shows the band will perform at the venue in 2024.The many looks of the Sphere in Las Vegas which opens Sept. 29, 2023. (KLAS)"Each of Phish’s shows will feature completely unique setlists and visuals, making every show a truly once-in-a-lifetime audio-visual experience," the X account for the Sphere posted.“From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas,” Trey Anastasio, Phish guitarist and vocalist, said in a statement obtained by Billboard. “We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.”Phish follows U...

How many of these In-N-Out secret menu items do you know?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

For a fast-food place with such a simple, basic menu, there is a lot of mystery surrounding SoCal-based In-N-Out Burger.I've been listening to the new book "The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California's First Drive-Through and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon," written by the granddaughter of the company's founder, and it has a few surprises.For starters, did you know that Animal Style was inspired by the teenagers who used to hang out in the parking lot at night?Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech news, tips and the occasional food post.At closing, they would come in and request a burger the way the managers were making them special for themselves. Night after night, they would order the same thing and wanted to replicate the unique combination of grilled onions, extra spread and a mustard grilled patty at a different location.The managers said to just order it "animal style," based on the nickname of the teens in the lot.At the en...

Guerrero Madrid Salgado Hospitalized after Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash on West Division Street [Arlington, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Arlinton Left One Driver Killed, Another InjuredARLINGTON, TX (November 30, 2023) – Monday morning, a multi-vehicle collision on West Division Street left one person dead and Guerrero Madrid Salgado injured.Officers responded to the crash around 9:00 a.m. at the 3900 block of West Division Street in Arlington.According to the police, a westbound 2011 Chevrolet Silverado crossed the eastbound lanes of the roadway.Consequently, the Silverado hit a 2011 Silverado and collided with a 2001 Silverado going in the opposite direction. The impact of the crash caused the 2011 pickup truck to hit a 2012 Toyota Camry.Responding emergency personnel declared the 2001 Silverado driver dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the 2011 Silverado driver to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. They were later identified as 44-year-old Guerrero Madrid Salgado....

Huber Cruz-Mendoza Killed in 3-Car Accident on Highway 180 [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

56-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Collision near Floyd AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (November 30, 2023) – Huber Cruz-Mendoza died Monday night in a three-car-crash on Highway 180 and Floyd Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m.Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered that the operator of a Toyota Rav4 struck the rear of a Toyota Corolla that was in the process of stopping. As a result of the collision, the Rav4 was propelled into a Ford F-550 pickup truck. Paramedics took the 47-year-old male driver of the Rav4 to Community Regional Medical Center, where he is being treated for severe injuries. Simultaneously, medical personnel declared the passenger in the Toyota Rav4, 56-year-old Cruz-Mendoza, as deceased. Additionally, paramedics transferred the Corolla’s driver to Clovis Community Hospital with minor injuries. Currently, an ongoing investigation is actively seeking additional details surrounding the incident.Sincere sympathies to th...

Jonathan Michael Weldy Dies in Fiery Collision on Highway 62 [Ropesville, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

31-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Fiery Solo-Car Accident near Chisum Travel CenterROPESVILLE, TX (November 30, 2023) – A collision on Highway 62 claimed the lives of Jonathan Michael Weldy and another individual. The incident unfolded shortly after 10:30 p.m. near the Chisum Travel Center, where police responded to the scene.According to reports, Weldy was behind the wheel of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, heading north in the southbound lanes of the freeway. The Chevy swerved off the road and onto a curb on the west side, and ultimately came to a stop, igniting in flames directly across from the Chisum Travel Center.Paramedics arrived, declaring Weldy and the other occupant deceased at the scene. Currently, an active investigation is underway to gather more information, and further details will be provided once available.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Jonathan Michael Weldy. May the memories of yo...

Leovigildo Morales-Gomez Died in Rollover Crash on Goodsprings Road [Jean, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

25-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead in Deadly Rollover Accident near Interstate 15JEAN, NV (November 30, 2023) – Late Saturday morning, a rollover crash claimed the life of Leovigildo Morales-Gomez.The deadly incident happened just before 10:00 p.m., November 18th, on Goodsprings Road at mile marker 5, just west of Interstate 15.According to the deputies, one vehicle occupied by 25-year-old Morales-Gomez and another person was traveling along the area when it suddenly left the road and rolled over.Furthermore, Morales-Gomez was ejected from the vehicle which caused him to suffer life-threatening injuries. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.Moreover, the other occupant suffered non-life-threatening wounds, and authorities transported him to the hospital for treatment.At this time, the factors contributing to the crash were not yet released, and an active investigation is still ongoing.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family ...

Missing Persons Find the Whisky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:39 GMT

Missing Persons Find the Whisky: Dale Bozzio has kept the Missing Persons flag flying, and they can often be found on those ‘80s multi-band bills that they have at the Greek every year.Did you know, though, that Missing released a new album this year, called Hollywood Lie? Cleopatra Records describes it as, “The visionary new studio album from ’80s new wave legends, Missing Persons, that revives the band’s vintage sound and extraordinarily catchy songwriting! Featuring all original material themed around the familiar story of a young starlet caught up in the glitz, glamor and empty promises of Hollywood, this is without a doubt the best album the band has done since their ’80s heyday!” Intriguing!Meanwhile, Pinktastic Plastixx is also on the bill. “Pinktastic Plastixx formed roughly in August of 2022 and I actually had to look back at our first band rehearsal pic to figure this out,” Hollywood Pink Lady Kitten Kay Sera told us in February. “I had the idea… but it t...