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Biden goes west to talk about efforts to combat climate change

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration's efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures, the White House said Monday. Biden is expected to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, America's most significant response to climate change, and the push toward more clean energy manufacturing. The act aims to spur clean energy on a scale that will bend the arc of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Parts of Cherry Creek Reservoir closed to recreation for toxic algae bloom July has been the hottest month ever recorded. Biden last week announced new steps to protect workers in extreme heat, including measures to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.Members of Biden's administration also are fanning out over the next few weeks around the anniversary of the landmark climate change and health care legislation to extol...

Alpine Rescue Team urges safety after busy weekend of calls

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Alpine Rescue Team is reminding hikers to be prepared after a busy weekend of calls. The rescue team received four calls on Saturday alone for injured individuals in the mountains at Herman Gulch, St. Mary's and Kingston Peak. Videos: Tornadoes captured on camera in Adams County However, Dawn Wilson with Alpine Rescue said it's been busy for a while now."We’ve had a really busy July actually, we’ve had over two dozen rescues in the month of July and we think the rain is out and more people are out enjoying the Colorado backcountry," Wilson said. Alpine Rescue said it's important to know before you go and to know your body. "If you’re out there enjoying Colorado mountains, be safe. Do what you can of being educated and knowing your physical limitations," Wilson said. "The big thing too is social media and making sure you’re not trying to bag a peak or do a certain distance without paying attention to your body and if it's telling you you need to stop and turn arou...

Lawsuit alleges Delta overserved alcohol to male passenger who allegedly groped mother and underage daughter on flight

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

(CNN) — A male passenger groped a mother and her underage daughter while aboard an international flight last summer after being overserved alcohol by Delta Air Lines, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week in New York.The lawsuit, filed in U.S. Eastern District Court of New York, alleges that Delta flight attendants continued to serve alcohol to an intoxicated passenger even after the mother and her 16-year-old daughter repeatedly told them that the man was making them feel “unsafe” and inappropriately touching them.The unnamed plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege that throughout the duration of the nearly nine-hour flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Athens, Greece, the man made obscene gestures, sexually assaulted, and yelled at the 16-year-old girl seated next to him on the flight. Delta flight attendants served the man “approximately ten vodka on ice drinks” among other alcoholic beverages, during the course of the flight according to the la...

Biden administration launches new income-driven student debt repayment plan

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

(CNN) — The Biden administration is launching a beta website for its new income-driven student loan repayment plan today, officials told CNN, allowing borrowers to begin submitting applications for the program as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October.The SAVE, or Saving on a Valuable Education, plan was finalized after the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness initiative in June. It marks a significant change to the federal student loan system that could lower monthly loan payments for some borrowers and reduce the amount they pay back over the lifetime of their loans.“Part of the president’s overall commitment is to improve the student loan system and reduce the burden of student loan debt on American families,” a senior administration official said, previewing the beta website first to CNN. “The SAVE plan is a big part of that. It is important in this moment as borrowers are getting ready to return to repayment.”Federal stude...

1 hospitalized after apartment building fire in North Miami Beach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

A fire in an apartment building in North Miami Beach led to one person being hospitalized Sunday night. The blaze broke out in the 900 block of Northeast 167th Street.Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters promptly entered the building and successfully evacuated the residents. As the fire was brought under control and extinguished, residents were temporarily displaced from their homes. However, following thorough assessments of the building residents have since been allowed to reenter the building.Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway.

Moisture makes a comeback this week

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

Active weather day ahead South Florida! Scattered showers & storms possible with a few becoming strong to severe. Main hazards include strong winds, frequent lightning, & heavy rainfall. Highs in the low to mid 90’s in some areas.Low pressure are located about 700 miles East-Northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands could develop into a Tropical Depression in the next day or so as it moves to the Northwest over the Atlantic Ocean.Low pressure system off the mid-Atlantic states appears to be acquiring non-tropical characteristics and has a low chance to form before merging with a front.Have a wonderful week South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Russia will monitor Saudi-hosted Ukraine peace talks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

Russia said Monday it will closely follow talks on Ukraine set to take place in Saudi Arabia early next month.Saudi Arabia is planning to host peace talks including Ukraine, Western nations and selected major developing countries in August, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.Russia — which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and continues to pound Ukraine with missile attacks — was not invited to the talks, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow will “follow this meeting,” reported Russian state-owned media outlet RIA Novosti on Monday.“It remains to be fully understood what goals are set and what, in fact, the organizers plan to talk about,” said Peskov, adding that any attempts to promote a peaceful settlement are “worthy of a positive assessment.” Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said there could be no cease-fire while Ukrainian forces are “on the offensive.”The upcoming Saudi-hosted talks, which could bring to...

Billionaire rethinking new UK green investment after Sunak backs ‘failed tech’ carbon capture

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

LONDON — An Australian billionaire says he may step back from investing in U.K. green technologies after the government announced new backing for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.Andrew Forrest, an international investor and climate philanthropist, said U.K. government plans to put billions of pounds into CCS meant “putting Britain’s hopes [on] failed technology.”Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Monday that the government would be investing in CCS projects in Northeast Scotland and the Humber. The government has committed to providing up to £20 billion for the “early deployment” of carbon capture technology over the next two decades.Forrest, one of Australia’s wealthiest business people, told POLITICO that he had “deep respect” for Sunak, but described CCS as a climate strategy promoted by the oil and gas industry. It was an industry “just waiting for the next idiot to come along,” Forrest said.Forrest, founder of Australian iron ore mining giant Fortescu...

State, local police investigating after assault reported on Charles River walkway in Waltham

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

Authorities are searching for a suspect after they say a woman was assaulted while walking along the Charles River in Waltham over the weekend.Massachusetts State Police said it was after 8 p.m. on Sunday night when both troopers and Waltham police officers were called to the Charles River Greenway between Newton and Farewell streets.According to MSP spokesperson Dave Procopio, a woman in her 20s reported that she had been walking on a footbridge near the Shaw’s supermarket off of Calvary Street when she heard footsteps, just before someone approached her from behind and attempted to cover her mouth with their hand.The individual then let go and fled after the victim was able to scream and take evasive action, Procopio said.Both MSP units and Waltham police later searched the area, but were not able to locate a suspect.Officials described the individual as being a male in his 30s or 40s, “with tan skin, of average height and with an athletic build,” authorities add...

Orioles reset: Tyler Wells’ demotion might be just the beginning of Baltimore’s workload management | ANALYSIS

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:20:43 GMT

Tyler Wells’ demotion would’ve been unfathomable three weeks ago. Sunday, it was barely a surprise.Wells, the Orioles’ best starting pitcher in the season’s first half, was optioned to Double-A after his third straight poor start Saturday. Since the All-Star break, the 6-foot-8 right-hander has been almost unrecognizable to the reliable starting pitcher who was leading the majors in WHIP.The increasing workload for Wells, who pitched just 163 total frames from 2019 to 2022, has been a question facing the club since he solidified his spot in the rotation and quickly approached his single-season innings high. The Orioles gave their answer Sunday, with manager Brandon Hyde explaining the demotion as a way to give Wells a “breather,” manage his workload and get him back to the consistent starter who was integral to Baltimore’s success in the first half.There’s not much argument over the validity of the Orioles’ decision to option Wel...