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UN: India will be world’s most populous nation by midyear

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

By KRUTIKA PATHI (Associated Press)NEW DELHI (AP) — India is on track to become the world’s most populous nation as its young population soars, and will surpass China by mid-2023, according to data released Wednesday by the United Nations. While there are hopes that India’s young citizenry could drive the country’s economic growth for years to come, it also might just as easily become a demographic liability if they are not adequately employed. Economists have cautioned that even as India’s economy is among the fastest-growing as its population rises, joblessness has also swelled. While India’s 254 million people between ages 15 and 24 is the largest number in the world, China is struggling with an aging population and stagnant population growth. That has sparked expectations that the demographic changes could pave the way for India to become an economic and global heavyweight. Tech giant Apple, among other companies, hopes to turn India into a po...

Denver weather: Cooling temps with afternoon rainshowers, possible snow overnight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

Sunny skies gradually will turn cloudy bringing cool temperatures and rain showers Wednesday afternoon, possibly turning to light snow around sunset, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in metro Denver will be 58 degrees, weather service forecasters said. Breezes were expected to intensify Wednesday afternoon with wind blowing at speeds up to 20 miles per hour and gusts as fast as 31 mph. The night likely will be blustery with rain possibly turning to snow as temperatures drop below freezing.In western Colorado’s mountains, up to 5 inches of snow will fall, but along the Interstate 25 corridor and high plains little or no snow accumulation is likely, forecasters said.Dry and windy conditions along Colorado’s southern Front Range and across the eastern plains have raised fire risks.On Thursday, Denver residents face mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 50 degrees.Cooler temperature for today. Snow is expected over the mountains with 1...

Teen dead, 3 others injured after stabbing suspect plows into students in Thousand Oaks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

A 15-year-old boy died and three other teens were injured when a suspect fleeing the scene of a stabbing crashed into a crowd of students on the sidewalk near Westlake High School Tuesday, authorities said.  The incident unfolded at around 2:48 p.m. when officers with the Simi Valley Police Department responded to a Walmart, located at 255 West Cochran St., on reports of a customer stabbing a store employee.  “The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, but witnesses provided information about the suspect’s vehicle, a white Toyota Camry missing the front bumper, along with the license plate number,” a news release from Simi Valley PD stated.  The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.  As Simi Valley police were investigating the stabbing, Ventura County deputies responded to reports of an “injury collision” at around 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Lakeview Canyon Road involving the stabbing suspect’s vehi...

Body cam video from fatal Valencia shooting shows man telling LASD deputy to shoot him

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man at a Valencia mall in January was attacked by the man before the attack despite her attempts to de-escalate the situation, body-worn camera footage shows. On Jan. 11, a deputy responded to a reported trespasser at the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall.When she arrived, the man, who appears to be homeless, acted aggressively, pushing and striking the deputy when she tells him to back away from her, the video shows.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body-cam footage from a fatal shooting on Jan. 11, 2023.After the deputy warned multiple times that she would open fire, the man, later identified as 50-year-old Christopher Lee Mercurio, tells her to shoot and appears to charge again, prompting two gunshots. The man then walks away, where officials say he collapsed. He later succumbed to his injuries.The deputy remains under investigation due to the shooting.

10-year-old dies following Merced trampoline park fight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old boy following a fight at a Merced trampoline center, KTLA sister station KSEE/KGPE reports.According to the Merced Police Department, the fight took place at the Rockin’ Jump, located at 1230 W. Main Street in Merced.When reports first came out about the incident on Thursday, April 13, officials said a boy was in critical condition after passing out while he was at a trampoline center. Witnesses say the child was with other children inside the trampoline center when he experienced a severe medical issue, according to the authorities.Officers say they and first responders performed CPR and the boy was transported to a regional trauma center where the boy was said to be in critical condition. The Merced Police Department then announced on Monday that he had passed away.Once the investigation began, it was revealed there was an altercation that led to the child's death. The victim was later identified as 10-year-old Anthony Duran...

Experience Dolby Live With MGM Rewards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

When visiting Las Vegas, the fabulous Dolby Live is a must-visit for those looking to experience a once-in-a-lifetime show. What Vegas insiders know is that not only can you be fabulously entertained at the Dolby, but you can earn MGM Rewards points at Dolby Live as well. The points you earn can be then redeemed for access to exclusive seating at future Dolby Live performances. When partnered together, MGM Rewards and Dolby Live makes sure the good times never end!MGM Rewards is MGM’s premiere rewards program that gives members the opportunity to be more than just guests. With more ways to earn and redeem points than any other Las Vegas rewards program, those who join MGM Rewards get points for their favorite Las Vegas activities – entertainment, dining, gaming and vacationing – that can be redeemed for even more experiences: upgrades, complimentary dining, exclusive reservations, the list goes on! One of the best ways to earn and redeem rewards is at Dolby Live at Park MGM, one of ...

Why Park MGM Is Our Favorite Las Vegas Hotel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

When planning a weekend away on the strip, we’re always looking to find the best Las Vegas hotel. After dozens of stays and ranking our favorite features, we can confidently say that Park MGM is hands-down our favorite Las Vegas hotel. From world-class dining and entertainment to rejuvenating rooms and pool experiences like no other, Park MGM knocks it out of the park with all of our Las Vegas hotel must-haves. Location is everything when deciding on the best Las Vegas, which is why Park MGM is by and far our favorite Las Vegas hotel. It’s smack dab in the middle of all the action, and the hustle and bustle of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip is right outside your door when you stay at Park MGM. Taking in the sites and sounds of all that Vegas offers is a literal stroll in the park! Of course, what makes Park MGM our favorite Las Vegas hotel isn’t the prime location and excellent strip views, but that you don’t have to leave the resort in order to indulge in the finest dining, most ...

The Best Resort In Las Vegas: Park MGM

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

Planning your next getaway and trying to narrow down the best resort in Las Vegas? If you love luxury accommodations, mind-blowing dining experiences, once-in-a-lifetime performances and the best pools in Vegas, Park MGM is the place to make all your vacation dreams come true. Primely located, Park MGM is home to the quintessential Las Vegas experience. Right in the heart of the strip, Park MGM is where you’ll find today’s preeminent concerts, shows and sports, including an exciting lineup of events at T-Mobile Arena, an array of dining and nightlife for every taste, and all the curated comforts and amenities of a modern, dog-friendly, and smoke-free resort.We go to Las Vegas to feel like VIPs, and Park MGM has made it their mission to ensure you feel like a member of the most exclusive vacation club. As the best resort in Las Vegas, Park MGM is home to the Dolby Live, which showcases iconic headliners like Lady Gaga, Usher, Aerosmith and The Who. To experience the Dolby Live at Par...

Hemp Buds In Your Soap Bar?- Are There Any Benefits To Putting CBD In Your Soap?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

View the original article about Hemp Buds In Your Soap Bar at Real Tested CBD.CBD lotions and balms have become incredibly popular in the skincare and beauty industries. While most of these CBD-infused topicals encourage users to let CBD seep into their skin, a few promise to literally “wipe away” scars and sags.Yes, CBD-infused soaps are for real, and many proponents believe they can significantly improve your skin’s “glow.” But if you wash CBD away while using these soaps, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of using this cannabinoid? Why should anyone seriously consider washing their hands with a CBD soap bar?Why Are Some People Screaming About CBD Soap’s Benefits?We don’t have studies examining CBD-infused soaps, but there’s mounting evidence CBD can have a positive effect when applied topically. In fact, we have cannabinoid receptors on our skin that can absorb cannabinoids like CBD. There are even tests that show CBD balms can reduce inflammation when applied on creaky joints.Prel...

10 fascinating theme parks that have closed forever

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:08 GMT

By Joe Yogerst | CNNAlthough hundreds of theme parks are active around the globe, hundreds more have been relegated to the scrapheap of amusement history.They were abandoned by owners and operators for a variety of reasons — falling attendance, natural disasters, financial difficulties or merely because they were no longer relevant to modern parkgoers.But they retain their fascination, ghostly places that attract urban explorers, social media divas and people seeking to relive memories of once visiting with families or friends.There’s also something compellingly post-apocalyptic about places that have been overtaken by decay, a chilling yet intriguing glimpse at what the entire Earth might be like if humans ever disappeared.“We think of amusement parks as vibrant, colorful, noisy, cheerful places,” says Jim Futrell of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. “But an abandoned amusement park is the exact polar opposite. It’s broken down....