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Netanyahu allies in Israel plow ahead on legal overhaul

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political allies pressed ahead Monday with their plan to overhaul the judiciary, advancing a bill that would protect the long-serving leader from calls that he be removed from office over his corruption charges.The steps were the latest in a series of legislation seen by critics as concentrating power in the ruling coalition’s hands. The government has pledged to plow ahead with the legal changes despite widespread opposition. Since taking office in December, Netanyahu and his far-right coalition have advanced a raft of legislation seeking to overhaul the country’s judicial system and further entrench the power of the executive. These have prompted widespread protests by a large section of Israeli society, with demonstrations drawing tens of thousands of people taking place weekly for the past two months. Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and religious coalition allies say the judicial overhaul aims to r...

UN seeks extension of key Ukraine-Russia wartime grain deal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Senior U.N. officials hosted Russian envoys in Geneva on Monday in a bid to extend an export agreement amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and prevent a potential new spike in world food prices.Despite being at war, Ukraine and Russia struck a deal last July that allows Ukraine — one of the world’s key breadbaskets — to ship grain from its Black Sea ports and permits Russia to export food and fertilizers.The 120-day agreement, which helped take some of the sting out of rising global food prices, was renewed last November. That extension expires on Saturday.Moscow has been frustrated that a parallel deal to allow exports of Russian ammonia, which is used across the globe for fertilizer, hasn’t taken effect.As part of the arrangement, Moscow wants Russian ammonia to be fed through a pipeline across Ukraine to reach Black Sea ports for possible export. Russian officials also say banking restrictions and high insurance costs have hurt their hopes of exporting fer...

South Korea sets record with 22-2 rout of China at WBC

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Kunwoo Park and Ha-Seong Kim hit grand slams in consecutive innings, and South Korea set a World Baseball Classic scoring record with a 22-2 rout over China on Monday night in a game between already eliminated teams.South Korea broke the runs record that had stood since Japan beat China 18-2 in the first round of the initial WBC in 2006.In the earlier Group B game, Australia defeated the Czech Republic 6-3 and reached a quarterfinal against Cuba on Wednesday. Japan plays Italy the following day in the second quarterfinal.South Korea (2-2) finished third in Group B and failed to advance past the first round for the third straight WBC. The South Koreans finished third in the initial tournament in 2006 and were runner-up in 2009.China (0-4) has never advanced past the first round. The last-place finish in the group means it will have to go through qualifying to reach the 2026 tournament.The South Koreans took a 4-2 lead with a two-run second, then broke open the game with ...

Bank stocks plunge at the open on Wall Street following failures of two banks; investors seeking safety rush into bonds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Bank stocks plunge at the open on Wall Street following failures of two banks; investors seeking safety rush into bonds.Source

Biden: Los estadounidenses pueden tener “confianza en que el sistema bancario es seguro”

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden afirmó este lunes que los estadounidenses pueden tener “confianza en que el sistema bancario es seguro” y añadió que los directivos de Silicon Valley Bank y Signature Bank serán despedidos tras la quiebra de ambos bancos.“Hoy, gracias a la rápida actuación de mi administración en los últimos días, los estadounidenses pueden tener confianza en que el sistema bancario es seguro, sus depósitos estarán ahí cuando los necesiten, las pequeñas empresas de todo el país que tienen cuentas depositadas en estos bancos pueden respirar tranquilas sabiendo que podrán pagar a sus trabajadores y pagar sus facturas”, comenzó Biden sus declaraciones.Biden repitió que los clientes pueden “estar tranquilos” porque este lunes tendrán acceso a su dinero.“La dirección de estos bancos será despedida. Si la FDIC se hace cargo del banco, las personas que lo dirigen ya no deberían trabajar allí”, dijo Biden, añadiendo que lo...

Japanese stars Ohtani, Sasaki turn Czech players into fans

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Players become fans, collect souvenirs, chase autographs and cherish memories — some painful.That’s a common thread running through the World Baseball Classic when opponents face Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani and his Japanese teammates.Take the case of Czech Republic teammates William Escala and Ondrej Satoria, whose team was eliminated from the WBC on Monday in a 6-3 loss to Australia.Escala crumbled to the ground writhing in pain on Saturday when Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki thumped his left leg with a 100 mph fastball.The 21-year-old Sasaki is a top pitching prospect in Japan, and threw 21 pitches at 100 mph or more against the Czechs.Escala crawled on his hands and knees after being hit, rolled over to his back, grabbed his left leg and cried out.He said it was all worth it.Escala kept the ball that hit him and wound up getting it signed when Sasaki met him on Monday to apologize.Yes, apologize.“He gave me some goodies, and a bunch of different c...

$50K reward for information on robbery of USPS letter carrier truck

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 to anyone with information on a recent robbery of a U.S. Postal Service truck.According to the USPIS, an unknown suspect allegedly robbed a USPS letter carrier truck on Jan. 28 at around 3:09 p.m.The USPS truck was near the intersection of Kearney Street and 19th Avenue in the South Park Hill neighborhood when it was robbed. USPIS said the suspect fled eastbound on East 19th Avenue in a silver Honda sedan. 12 shot in 7 separate shootings in metro over weekend USPIS said the suspect is described as the following:Hispanic manWore a grey hooded sweatshirt and red jacketDrove away in silver Honda sedanUSPIS urged anyone who sees the suspect to not apprehend them and instead call local law enforcement or the USPIS line at 1-877-876-2455. All information reported will be kept confidential.Anyone who offers information that leads to an arrest and conviction is eligible for a reward of up to $50,000.

Spring break travel: Cheapest gas near Denver metro

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for good news on your Monday morning, gas prices are going down in Colorado.The average price for a gallon of regular fuel in our state is at $3.90, which is down 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.RegularMid-GradePremiumDieselCurrent Avg.$3.909$4.270$4.581$4.628Yesterday Avg.$3.913$4.277$4.585$4.640Week Ago Avg.$3.992$4.359$4.658$4.715Month Ago Avg.$3.994$4.340$4.649$4.800Year Ago Avg.$3.973$4.306$4.609$4.649AAA, 03/13/2023The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel, which is up 7 cents since last week. Who murdered 3 people in 1999 and where are their bodies? Where are the cheapest gas prices?Here is a look at the 15 cheapest places to get a regular gallon of fuel in the state as of 7 a.m. Monday, according to GasBuddy:QuickTrip– Parker: $2.69Circle K– Parker: $2.69Loaf ‘N Jug– Parker: $3.19Everyday- Parker: $3.39Love’s Travel Stop– Bennett: $3.42Circle K– Bennett: $3.42QuickTrip– Bennett:  $3....

Ballots mailed out Monday for Denver's mayor race

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — People who live in Denver will decide on who will be the city’s next mayor in the coming weeks. The 2023 Municipal General Election ballot consists of races for various local offices including the mayor, city council, clerk and recorder, and auditor. Voters will also decide on local ballot measures. The election is on April 4. Mayor's raceThe mayor's race is a crowded one this go-round as there are 17 candidates hoping for the chance to lead the city. $50K reward for information on robbery of USPS letter carrier truck The following people are running for mayor of Denver:Al GardnerAndy RougeotAurelio MartinezChris HansenDeborah “Debbie” OrtegaEan Thomas TafoyaJames WalshKelly BroughKwame SpearmanLeslie HerodLisa CalderónMike JohnstonRenate A. BehrensRobert TretaTerrance RobertsThomas WolfTrinidad RodriguezThe mayor sets the budget for the city and oversees operations of Denver International Airport, the police department, the sheriff's office, the Department of Pu...

Giffords meet with Parkland parents, speaks out against permitless carry state bill

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:58:14 GMT

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords joined Parkland parents during a South Florida stop as they continue ongoing efforts to help preserve steps made in gun control legislation.The former Arizona lawmaker spoke at an event held in Parkland on Saturday. The 52-year-old opened up about her daily struggles after she was shot in the head in 2012.“My recovery is a daily fight, but fighting makes me stronger,” she said. Giffords met with families who lost loved ones in the Feb. 14, 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.“We are at a crossroads. We can let the shooting continue, or we can act,” she said.The group is critical of a bill currently making its way through the Florida Legislature that, if enacted into law, would remove the requirement of a license to conceal carry a weapon.“We’re saddened to see that some of the legislatures have forgotten these lessons which are written in the blood of my daughter, her classmates and her teache...