California lawmaker plots another attack on drivers with ‘Big Brother’ in cars

A California lawmaker wants to bring in drastic measures to stop drivers from speeding — by forcing them to install devices that track their location and control a vehicle’s acceleration. Democratic Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria is pushing state legislation this year that would authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to create a pilot program. The proposal would mandate drivers convicted of severe speeding offenses to install, if ordered by a judge, an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) device. Such devices use GPS data to interact with speed-limit data that could tell the vehicle to automatically stay below a speed limit or make…

Influencer reveals ‘disgusting’ complication of tattoo removal

Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green…

What is rigor mortis, and why does it happen?

After death, a series of natural processes begin within the human body. The corpse cools, pales and stiffens before it begins to decompose. The stiffening of the corpse is called rigor mortis. It’s viewed as macabre, creepy and unsettling, and it’s been used as a plot device in crime shows,…

Lakers’ win over Clippers is mixed bag when it comes  to takeaways

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ first game of the season with a fully healthy roster on Friday night against the Clippers provided all of the glimpses of optimism a stakeholder could hope for. It also highlighted some of their biggest concerns. The good for the Lakers in their 125-122 win…

John Harbaugh continues to fill out his large Giants staff

New Giants head coach John Harbaugh was widely known in Baltimore to have a rather large staff with the Ravens. And, based on the litany of hires he has made since the Giants brought him in to lead their franchise, that trend has followed him up I-95 to New Jersey.…

Congressional ethics watchdog probes Rep. Tony Gonzales’ alleged affair with aide who fatally set herself on fire

WASHINGTON — An independent congressional ethics watchdog is investigating Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over an alleged affair with one of his aides who fatally set herself on fire this past September. The Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) launched the probe last year against the Texas Republican, according to the late aide’s widower, Adrian Aviles, and his lawyer…

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