Over half a million acres within the triangulated borderlands of California, Nevada and Arizona have become a national monument for preservation and protection from development. About 15 miles from the California border, the new monument links with the Mojave Desert to further expand the largest concentration of Joshua trees in the world. Last week during the White House Conservation in Action Summit, President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada (which translates to “Spirit Mountain” in Mojave) as the state’s newest national monument. It joins Nevada's three other monuments: Basin and Range, Gold Butte, and Tule Springs. The designation encompasses 506,814 acres, including Ava Kwa Ame, which rises 5,963 feet. BEST OF SFGATE Travel | I went to Yosemite National Park for firefall — and almost missed it | This San Francisco-made film helped launch the porn industry Local | What it's like to drive the zipper car on the Golden Gate Bridge | 'Get here … [Read more...] about Avi Kwa Ame, or Spirit Mountain, near Nevada-California border designated a national monument
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Only a quarter of Democrats want President Biden to run for re-election in 2024: poll
close Video Biden's approval rating nears all-time low Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest on President Biden's approval ratings and cabinet members defending the administration's budget on 'Special Report.' A plurality of Democrats say they want President Biden to step aside and not seek a second term in the White House next year, according to a new national survey Forty-four percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters questioned in a Monmouth University Poll released on Monday said the president should step aside and allow someone else to run as the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer in 2024. A quarter of respondents said Biden should seek re-election next year, with 30% saying they had no preference. The poll’s release comes as the president gears up to run for re-election. Biden has repeatedly said he intends to seek a second term in the White House, but he has yet to make any formal announcements. … [Read more...] about Only a quarter of Democrats want President Biden to run for re-election in 2024: poll
Nashville school shooting: Biden calls on reporters to focus on PTSD of students, teachers
close Video Nicole Parker: Nashville shooting police response deserves ‘accolades’ Retired FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker says law enforcement responded in 14 minutes to the Covenant School in Nashville, TN and says every school should ‘prepare for the worst.’ After a 28-year-old woman shot and killed three students and three teachers at a Christian private school in Nashville Monday, President Biden urged reporters not to overlook the mental health of those who survived the horror. Speaking during a White House event for small business owners, the president drew comparisons to soldiers who returned home with PTSD after fighting in Iraq. President Joe Biden speaks during an SBA Women's Business Summit in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) "So many members of the military come back with post-traumatic stress after witnessing the violence and participating in … [Read more...] about Nashville school shooting: Biden calls on reporters to focus on PTSD of students, teachers
Senate rejection of Biden’s controversial nominees reveals ‘out of touch’ president, GOP says
close Video Kat Timpf: Biden's FAA nominee had 'no idea' what he was talking about 'The Big Sunday Show' panelists discuss Biden's FAA nominee Phil Washington withdrawing his name from consideration after he struggled to answer basic questions during a Senate Commerce Committee. President Biden's failure to win Senate confirmation of two nominees this month reveals Biden as an "out of touch" president who is nominating people to lead the government who are so radical, that they cannot be unanimously supported by senators who usually vote with Democrats, Republican lawmakers told Fox News Digital on Monday. "Members of Biden’s own party torpedoing his picks to fill traditionally non-partisan positions underscores how out of touch this administration is with the priorities of the American people," said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. "Missourians do not want climate alarmists, free speech censors, or defund the police apologists overseeing their everyday … [Read more...] about Senate rejection of Biden’s controversial nominees reveals ‘out of touch’ president, GOP says
Trump blames US ‘incompetence’ for nuclear escalation with Russia as WW3 fears rise
Russia: Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Xi Jinping SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donald Trump has blamed the Biden Administration for the spectre of nuclear war as explosive rhetoric over Ukraine heats up. Vladimir Putin announced plans to move tactical nuclear weapons into neighbouring Belarus on Sunday drawing condemnation from NATO. Related articles North Korea sparks WW3 fears by firing missiles as US sends carrier Harry's 'low-profile' UK appearance is move to 'minimise media circus' The former Republican president took to Truth Social to comment on Putin's move and slam Joe Biden 's Government. He said: "Here we go!!! Just as I predicted, now we’re playing with the 'BIG … [Read more...] about Trump blames US ‘incompetence’ for nuclear escalation with Russia as WW3 fears rise
Drone footage shows Mississippi town completely wiped out by devastating tornado
Mississippi: Drone video shows devastation caused by tornado SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chilling drone footage has shown the shocking damage left behind in a small Mississippi town after a devastating tornado ripped through the state. At least 26 people have died and dozens have been injured by powerful storms that wreaked havoc across Mississippi over the weekend. Now, aerial footage from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has shown the vast extent of the damage left behind in the small neighbourhood of Rolling Fork. Related articles Daughter rips into her late dad in brutally honest obituary Man heard ‘strange noises in attic’, finds woman living up there It shows debris … [Read more...] about Drone footage shows Mississippi town completely wiped out by devastating tornado
Disgusting moment people smuggler dumps one-year-old baby next to river
US Border Patrol save abandoned Guatemalan child SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A shocking video captures the moment a one-year-old child was abandoned at the US-Mexico border. Surveillance footage shows a lone smuggler surfacing from the Colorado River with the child in hand. After lifting the child out of the water, the smuggler props the boy up just inches away from the water’s edge before jumping back into the river to make a dash for it. Related articles Putin 'trying to provoke' WW3 by flying jets over US military bases Two migrants fly 90 miles on a motorised hang glider to cross border The tot appears completely disorientated, stumbling about perilously close to the water's edge. … [Read more...] about Disgusting moment people smuggler dumps one-year-old baby next to river
Trump on course to be renamed President as punters ‘clambering back’ over Daniels probe
Donald Trump supporters told to leave at Ron DeSantis event SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donald Trump has been handed a boost in the betting markets as the former President looks to galvanise his base with a possible criminal probe looming in New York. The two-time Republican candidate remains a popular choice with punters as he receives 56 percent of all bets, according to British gambling company William Hill. Joe Biden , who is yet to formally enter the race, is not attracting as much support with just nine percent backing the 2/1 favourite. Related articles White House forced to issue correction after major Joe Biden gaffe Politician tricked into reading out dirty fake names at meeting … [Read more...] about Trump on course to be renamed President as punters ‘clambering back’ over Daniels probe
Nashville school shooting: ‘Lone zealot’ was ex-student who made ‘manifesto’ and maps of building
A trans woman has shot dead three children aged nine and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. The 28-year-old, who was a former student there, was killed by police after a confrontation with officers following the attack at the Covenant School. The attacker was named Audrey Hale and lived in Nashville, sources told NBC News. Police said the "lone zealot" was armed with two assault-type rifles, a pistol and a handgun. Hale had a manifesto and detailed maps of the school, and entered the building by shooting through a door before the killings. It was also revealed the attacker identified a trans woman. The six victims have been named as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, all aged nine, 61-year-olds Cynthia Peak and Mike Hill, and 60-year-old Katherine Koonce who was thought to be the headteacher. Officers started receiving reports of an attack at 10.13am (4.13pm UK time) and as police began clearing the … [Read more...] about Nashville school shooting: ‘Lone zealot’ was ex-student who made ‘manifesto’ and maps of building
Trump targeted: A look at probes involving the former president; from Stormy Daniels to Russia to Mar-a-Lago
close Video Trump invokes 5th Amendment in New York probe Fox News correspondent David Lee Miller has the latest on questioning from the NY attorney general's office over the investigation into Trump's family real estate business on 'Special Report.' Former President Trump said leaks indicate that he will be arrested on Tuesday after reports that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is preparing to issue an indictment for alleged hush money payments made in the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election. But investigations and talk of possible charges are nothing new for Donald Trump. Trump's presidency was clouded by investigations — several probed whether he colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election, some focused on his finances, and others led to impeachment, making him the first president in United States history to have been impeached twice. Trump’s post-presidential life is reminiscent of his days in the Oval … [Read more...] about Trump targeted: A look at probes involving the former president; from Stormy Daniels to Russia to Mar-a-Lago