As Japan's population crisis continues to worsen, more households are opting for dogs, cats and even exotic pets. Loneliness and boredom during the coronavirus pandemic have helped fuel the trend.
Bitcoin Investors Cancel Tesla Cybertruck Orders As Crypto Community Turns on Elon Musk
On 5/13/21 at 6:26 AM EDT
Several Bitcoin investors have turned on Elon Musk and said they would cancel their Tesla Cybertruck orders after the billionaire said the company would no longer accept the cryptocurrency.
The Tesla CEO announced on Wednesday the company would suspend the use of bitcoins for vehicle purchases over climate change concerns.
In a statement posted on Twitter with the caption Tesla and Bitcoin, the billionaire explained why his company would suspend purchases in bitcoins.
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He added: We are concerned about rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions, especially coal, which has the worst emissions of any fuel.
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Frustrated with its 40-year sheriff s contract, the Ojai City Council is exploring the alternative of running its own police force.
Councilmembers are weighing the challenges of going independent against the rising costs of contracting with the Ventura County Sheriff s Office.
As much as 40-45% of Ojai s budget usually goes to pay for the sheriff s services, according to the city manager James Vega. But this year, he said, it s about 50%. The amount currently budgeted is $3.4 million.
The city and the county are negotiating terms for extending the sheriff s services agreement another five years. Councilman Randy Haney said the county isn t budging.
By Chris Tonn on May 4, 2021
There are pros and cons to living in Ohio while attempting to convince people that Iâm a motoring journalist. On the plus side, I donât have to live with the horrendous roads or the stifling car insurance rates that come with living near Detroit.
Downside? Iâm not in the heart of the action. Many times, a last-minute invite to an event will materialize â but I need to plan an entire day around it, as Iâm 200 miles from Detroit. I need to take an entire day away from work â mind you, I
The Whitewater Wildcats have clawed their way to the top. Prior to 2021, neither Whitewater lacrosse team had ever won an area championship. Now they are both wearing the crowns. […]