As abruptly as Amazon announced in September that it was hunting for a place to build a second full-sized headquarters, the Seattle conglomerate on Thursday announced 20 cities that made it to the next level, including Denver. The city was one of 238 proposals submitted to Amazon, which said it would invest $5 billion to build a second campus in North America. It needed a future site that could house around 50,000 employees in about 8 million square feet — the size of Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle. “We are absolutely excited to have made the shortlist. The work continues,” said Sam Bailey, who oversaw the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp.’s effort. Bailey said that Amazon’s economic development team notified his staff early Thursday morning. “The email was four sentences, thanking us for the submission, discussing the next steps and a focus on learning about the community, the talent and potential real estate,” Bailey said. He expects to begin discussions with … [Read more...] about Denver makes Amazon’s HQ2 finalist list — along with 19 other cities
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Sara Carter: Lethal cartels control border – they make billions on drugs, trafficking while migrants suffer
close Video Former CBP Commissioner Morgan: Biden’s immigration policy is ‘facilitating illegal immigration’ Former CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan reacts to the ‘remain in Mexico’ policy ending under the Biden administration. On Jan. 22, 12 Mexican state police officers allegedly participated in the mass murder of 19 people, including migrants from Guatemala , who were only miles away from the Texas border. The smugglers, along with the migrants, were shot and burned beyond recognition. They were discovered piled on top of one another in a charred pickup truck near Camargo, Mexico , near the Rio Grande River. The investigation is ongoing but authorities in Mexico suspect that the smugglers didn’t pay the local cartel 's pisos , a sort of tax imposed for using their territory to move people across. In the end the migrants paid the ultimate price. REP. JOHN KATKO: BIDEN'S BORDER CRISIS – HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED IN RECORD TIME, AND WHERE THIS … [Read more...] about Sara Carter: Lethal cartels control border – they make billions on drugs, trafficking while migrants suffer
Watch The Trailer For Netflix’s Upcoming Movie ‘Army Of The Dead’
Netflix’s new movie “Army of the Dead” looks outrageously awesome. The plot of the film, according to the trailer’s YouTube description , is, “Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.” (REVIEW: ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters) Judging from the trailer for Zach Snyder’s newest movie, fans are going to be in for one hell of a strange and fun ride. Give it a watch below. I’m not even sure what I just watched, but I know I’m here for it. Say no more, friends. You can go ahead and count me in. Nothing gets the blood pumping like an outstanding zombie film. Look no further than “ World War Z ” for proof of that fact. Now, Netflix is bringing us a movie about heist in Vegas during a zombie apocalypse. Folks, what more could you possibly want? Plus, the movie doesn’t look like it’s … [Read more...] about Watch The Trailer For Netflix’s Upcoming Movie ‘Army Of The Dead’
Armed Migrant Arrested at Checkpoint near Border in California
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a migrant armed with a .22-caliber revolver at an interior immigration checkpoint in Southern California. Agents assigned to the State Route 94 immigration checkpoint on February 24 observed a white Nissan Altima approaching for inspection. The agents conducted immigration interviews and identified the passenger as an illegal alien from Mexico, according to a tweet from San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Keitke. Wednesday, #BorderPatrol agents in Jamul arrested an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The 22-year-old Mexican man was safely disarmed by agents after he initially refused to obey their commands. https://t.co/nOth0nBY9A pic.twitter.com/sjkCVEmNB5 — Chief Patrol Agent Aaron M. Heitke (@USBPChiefSDC) February 26, 2021 The 22-year-old Mexican male initially refused to comply with orders from the Border Patrol agents, Chief Heitke reported. The agents obtained control of the migrant and conducted a … [Read more...] about Armed Migrant Arrested at Checkpoint near Border in California
Four Border Patrol Agents Injured in California Human Smuggling Vehicle Pursuit
Four San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents sustained injuries during a vehicle pursuit of a human smuggling suspect. The alleged smuggler, his passenger, and one of the smuggled migrants also sustained injuries. Agents assigned to the Highway 94 immigration checkpoint in East County San Diego on Tuesday night observed a Chevrolet Tahoe approaching for inspection. The agents identified the driver and front-seat passengers as U.S. citizens. The driver suddenly sped away from the checkpoint, according to information obtained from San Diego Sector Border Patrol officials. #BorderPatrol agents arrested the driver of this SUV after he fled from agents at a high rate of speed. The smuggler endangered 10 undocumented migrants and hit several vehicles causing minor injuries to agents and civilians. Read: https://t.co/JatupsQTN8 pic.twitter.com/cJf7Bai6ha — Chief Patrol Agent Aaron M. Heitke (@USBPChiefSDC) February 25, 2021 Agents pursued the driver as he sped away at a high … [Read more...] about Four Border Patrol Agents Injured in California Human Smuggling Vehicle Pursuit