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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

When Colorado’s first Amazon fulfillment center opens later this year, the 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Aurora won’t be full of books, beauty products and small gadgets. Instead, the 36-foot-tall racks will be packed with some of the larger items that customers order from the e-commerce giant, Amazon officials said Friday during a construction tour of the site. “Anything that’s greater than 18 inches in diameter would be in this building,” spokeswoman Ashley Robinson said. “You’re talking baseball bats, boxes of diapers, patio furniture, musical equipment.” Orders for smaller items will continue to be fulfilled out of state, potentially at centers in Texas, Arizona or Kansas, she said. “Our buildings don’t just serve one specific region. They serve everywhere,” Robinson said. “So while we’re locating this building to be as close as possible to the customer, that doesn’t mean you’re still not getting those items from all across the country.” Construction is on … [Read more...] about Colorado’s first Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora to be stocked with larger items

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) played golf with former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE ahead of his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida on Saturday, according to Paxton. Paxton shared a photo of himself and Trump on the golf course with the caption “Beautiful day in Mar-a-Lago with my favorite President. Headed to @CPAC next. Can’t wait to see everyone!” Beautiful day in Mar-a-Lago with my favorite President. Headed to @CPAC next. Can’t wait to see everyone! #CPAC2021 #Trump pic.twitter.com/L7e4WcsGyn — Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) February 27, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT The photo came before Paxton participated in a panel at CPAC on Saturday with Rep. Paul Gosar Paul Anthony Gosar … [Read more...] about Texas attorney general hits links with Trump before CPAC appearance

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 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