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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Crews have sealed 13 oil wells in California’s San Joaquin Valley that leaked methane, some reportedly at levels that risk an explosion, a state official said Friday. “The wellheads have been repaired," and there were no readings of methane emissions in a nearby neighborhood, said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, head of the California Geologic Energy Management, the conservation department division that oversees wells. Inspectors last week discovered that six idle oil wells near Bakersfield homes had been leaking methane, the conservation department announced earlier this week. Seven additional leaking wells were later discovered for a total of 13, the department confirmed Friday. The department didn't say how much methane had leaked but at least three of the original six wells found to be leaking had methane concentrations of 50,000 parts per million in the air surrounding them, according to a report from the state. Methane is potentially explosive at air … [Read more...] about Authorities: 13 wells leaked methane near California homes

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, had planned to stay with a controversial aristocrat who runs a royal YouTube channel during his planned trip to Britain at the time of Queen Elizabeth II 's Platinum Jubilee . Lady Colin Campbell, a Jamaican-born British aristocrat and author turned reality television star, known for voicing her controversial opinions on members of the royal family, announced to her 144,000 YouTube subscribers on Thursday that Meghan's father was to stay at her castle home during his stay in Britain had it not been canceled owing to his ill health. It was announced on May 24 that Markle had experienced a stroke and had been hospitalized as a result, making his international trip impossible. Meghan's half-sister Samantha, who is suing Meghan for libel, told GB News that: "My father is recovering in hospital. We ask for privacy for the family, for his health and wellbeing." "He just needs peace and rest," she continued. "Godspeed. We are praying. He just … [Read more...] about Controversial Lady Colin Campbell was to host Thomas Markle for jubilee

If Donald Trump's aim in his unprecedented move to list potential Supreme Court nominees was to woo skeptical conservatives, it seems to be working. But despite compiling a staunchly conservative roster of judges, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee still has a ways to go to ensure their wholehearted support. Of the 11 judges named in Trump's Wednesday afternoon release, six were appointed by former President George W. Bush to federal appeals courts around the country, while five serve on state supreme courts. Eight of the judges are men, three are women, and all are white. And all 11 are affiliated with the Federalist Society on the influential conservative legal group's website, Reuters notes. "This is an exceptionally strong list of jurists, with immense respect for our founding documents," gushed Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the nonprofit Susan B. Anthony List, which opposes abortion. "We are encouraged by Mr. Trump's repeated pledges to appoint … [Read more...] about Conservatives react to Donald Trump’s list of possible Supreme Court nominees

One candidate wants to make the Los Angeles Police Department larger than it has ever been. Another envisions a future where America’s second largest city no longer needs police. The others have staked out middle ground. After the tumult of recent years, it should come as no surprise that the race to become Los Angeles’ next mayor has focused largely on issues surrounding crime, public safety and policing. Mass protests after the 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited fierce, ongoing debate about the role LAPD should play in the city and turned renewed scrutiny on long-running concerns about officers’ sometimes heavy-handed tactics. The city, meanwhile, had one of its deadliest years in the past two decades and helped elect a controversial reformer to serve as the county’s top prosecutor. But the candidates for mayor differ on the correct path forward, mirroring a nationwide struggle over how to balance the need to combat rising crime with calls to rethink a status quo in … [Read more...] about From more cops to defund: Candidates for L.A. mayor differ on crime and policing

Billionaire Elon Musk was sued by Twitter Inc investors for delayed disclosure of his stake in the social media company in a complaint filed on Wednesday in California federal court. The investors said Mr. Musk saved himself $156 million by failing to disclose that he had purchased more than 5% of Twitter by March 14. He continued to buy stock after that, and ultimately disclosed in early April that he owned 9.2% of the company. "By delaying his disclosure of his stake in Twitter, Mr. Musk engaged in market manipulation and bought Twitter stock at an artificially low price," said the investors, led by Virginia resident William Heresniak. The suit comes after Mr. Musk, the owner of electric carmaker Tesla Inc, said he planned to take over Twitter for $44 billion. … [Read more...] about Musk sued by Twitter investors for delayed disclosure of stake

Firefighters staged a desperate stand against forest fires raging in Italy by soaking trees and grasslands to create a fire break. Huge flames threatened to engulf the Sicilian capital of Palermo on Wednesday before firefighters dumped thousands of gallons of water around the city. Video footage of the battle shows tanker planes and helicopters bombing the ground with super-soaking water. Other videos show burned-out buildings in fields of charred grass and crops, and flames and smoke in the hills above Palermo. Firefighters worked through the night to bring the blazes under control, according to local media. The fires were fueled by the strong winds and a sudden heatwave. The loss of forests globally has been raised as a key factor in global warming as trees take in carbon dioxide, offsetting some of the emissions that contribute to climate change. But the growth in wildfires like this has prompted scientists to warn that all of that carbon in trees and forests worldwide … [Read more...] about Watch as firefighters soak land to save city from wildfire

Pankaj Advani showed his grit to shock world No. 11 Mark Allen 4-2, while Aditya Mehta excelled with his flawless safety game to beat rookie Hammad Miah 4-1, as the two entered the round-of-16 in the inaugural Indian Open snooker tournament here on Wednesday. Advani, who overcame the Northern Irishman in a three-and-a-half-hour high quality contest, will now meet world No. 12 Englishman Stuart Bingham in the pre-quarterfinals. Having played Miah, an English player of Bangladesh origin, a few months ago, Mehta knew what to expect and rallied from one frame down to emerge the winner. He set up a last-16 clash with two-time world champion Mark Williams, who stunned the second-ranked Mark Selby. Fighting back After losing the opening frame, Advani, ranked 70th, fought back to take the next two with half-century breaks. Allen forced his way to win the fourth and made it 2-2. There was a difference of opinion between the two over the positioning of the balls following a ‘foul and a … [Read more...] about Magnificent Mehta, gritty Advani march into the round-of-16

Aditya Mehta banked on patience and composure to stun former World champion Peter Ebdon 4-3 in a three-and-a-half hour thriller and move into the second round of the £300,000 Indian Open snooker here on Monday. Backed by the home crowd, Mehta, a World Games gold medallist, showed a lot of character to tame the seasoned 43-year-old professional in a roller-coaster first round encounter. The 27-year-old won 66 (50)-48, 69-51, 8-91, 122 (122)-1, 32-81, 73-85, 131 (127)-0. Mehta made the most of Ebdon’s missed chances to take the first frame and soon widened the lead to 2-0. Ebdon, however, was in no mood to give up as he bagged the third frame before Mehta potted superbly to win the fourth with a massive break of 122. The thinking Scot took his time as he exhibited his tactical game and made it 2-3. The penultimate frame seemed to be going in favour of Mehta, who at one stage was 41 points clear of Ebdon with a 73-32 margin. But, he could not grab the opportunity and Ebdon equalised … [Read more...] about Mehta stuns Ebdon; Robertson moves up

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan coalition of senators is engaged in talks to address gun violence. It’s notable that this is the first time in years there’s been such an animated discussion on gun violence in the immediate aftermath of a mass shooting. Sen. Chris Murphy , D-Conn., who was Newtown’s congressman and a senator-elect when bullets ripped through Sandy Hook Elementary in late 2012, has toiled behind the scenes for years to forge some sort of agreement. After the Texas slaughter, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky., greenlit the talks in an effort to get "a bipartisan solution and come up with a proposal, if possible, that’s crafted to meet this particular problem. McConnell is not interested in some sort of accord that results in a show vote or … [Read more...] about The Hitchhiker’s Guide to bipartisan talks to forge a solution on gun violence

Deborah James has paid tribute to the medical professionals that ensured she got to enjoy extra precious time with her three children. The podcast host, 40, has shared her gratitude that the team at The Royal Marsden "tried everything" throughout her battle with stage 4 bowel cancer, ensuring that she got the spend "precious" additional time with husband Sebastian Bowen and their children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12. Earlier this month, the BBC presenter told her fans she was receiving end-of-life care, following a five-year battle against the deadly disease. Since Deborah shared her heartbreaking update with the world, she has since gone to raise over £6million for charity, with her Bowel Babe Fund, and was recently honoured with a Damehood - with Prince William paying her a visit to present her with the honour. Deborah James meeting Prince William alongside her husband and their two children earlier this month ( Image: Instagram) Reflecting on her story in a new … [Read more...] about Deborah James ‘forever grateful’ to the medics who gave her extra time with her children