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Residents in northern Mexico protest over delays in cleaning up a mine spill

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents in Mexico’s northern state of Sonora on Tuesday protested against what they said is the government’s continued failure to clean up an almost decade-old mine spill.At a news conference held outside government offices in Hermosillo, the state capital, members of the local advocacy group the Sonora River Basin Committee described the situation as a health crisis that authorities continue to ignore.“You have asked us for patience and our patience has lasted almost two years,” Martha Patricia Velarde said. “Today we tell you again: Bureaucracy should never be above the health and life of the people.”Nine years ago, millions of gallons of toxic waste flooded from Grupo México’s Buenavista mine into the Sonora and Bacanuchi rivers, just under 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the border city of Nogales, Sonora. Mexico’s environmental secretary María Luisa Albores González has described the spill as “the most serious environmental disaster in the histor...

Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the military would have to retain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip long after the war against Hamas ends.The remarks came as Israel’s military said its troops had entered Gaza’s second-largest city in its its pursuit to wipe out the territory’s Hamas rulers. The war has already killed more than 15,000 Palestinians and displaced over three-fourths of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, who are running out of safe places to go.The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll in the territory since Oct. 7 has surpassed 15,890, with more than 41,000 wounded. The ministry does not differentiate between civilian and combatant deaths, but said 70% of the dead were women and children. Israel says it targets Hamas operatives and blames civilian casualties on the militants, accusing them of operating in residential neighborhoods. The United States, Qatar and Egypt, which mediated an earlier c...

Few wet flakes possible but no accumulation for DC area

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

There’s been talk about snow for the D.C. region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but actions speak louder than words and this talk of snow is just that — talk.“We’re not looking at accumulating,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin said, and the few wet flakes of snow far north and west of D.C. — what meteorologists call “conversational snow” — may be gone before they hit the ground.But light snow may be seen west of the area, especially in higher elevations. As for the roads, since temperatures will be above freezing overnight into Wednesday, it will just be wet, Rudin said.For other parts of the area, it’s looking like a rain or shower event, Rudin said.Plan for early morning rain showers that could impact the morning rush. A few wet snowflakes may mix in, but no snow accumulation or icy travel is expected. Rainfall totals will be a few hundredths of an inch, Rudin said. Skies will clear by the Wednesday evening hours.Listen ...

A trial deciding if JetBlue can buy Spirit — and further consolidate the industry — nears its end

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for JetBlue Airways said Tuesday that the biggest U.S. airlines are using their size to cement their dominance in a post-pandemic world, making it critical that a federal judge allow JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines.The lawyer, Ryan Shores, said JetBlue needs Spirit to be a “viable challenger” to the four airlines that control most of the domestic air-travel market.“That mandate is even more urgent today,” Shores said during closing arguments in a federal court trial over the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit, the nation’s biggest low-fare carrier.A Justice Department lawyer argued that the deal would push fares higher by 30% and leave fewer options for travelers on a budget. Edward Duffy said if JetBlue absorbs Spirit, it would cut the ultra-low-cost-carrier share of the market by half — or 6 million fewer budget flights per year.Duffy said JetBlue was contradicting itself by arguing that because of...

Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and warm winter temperatures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An atmospheric river has brought heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, closing rail links, schools and roads as it shattered daily rainfall and temperature records in Washington state.Amtrak said Tuesday that no passenger trains will be running between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, until Thursday because of a landslide. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings in parts of western Washington, including in areas north and east of Seattle and across a large swath of the Olympic Peninsula.The wet conditions also brought warm temperatures to the region. At 64 Fahrenheit (17.8 Celsius) in Walla Walla in southwestern Washington, it was as warm as parts of Florida and Mexico, according to the NWS. Seattle reported 59 degrees F (15 C) at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, breaking its previous daily record high, the weather service said.Atmospheric rivers, sometimes known as a “Pineapple Express” because the long and narrow bands of ...

Rice scores late winner for Arsenal in 4-3 victory over Luton in Premier League after Raya’s errors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

LUTON, England (AP) — Declan Rice scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to earn Premier League leader Arsenal a wild 4-3 win over Luton and spare the blushes of teammate David Raya on Tuesday.Raya made errors that led to two goals for Luton, leaving Arsenal on the cusp of dropping two points at Kenilworth Road.However, with the clock having run past the six allotted minutes of stoppage time, Rice got on the end of Martin Odegaard’s cross and glanced a header into the bottom corner for a victory that lifted Arsenal five points clear.Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus scored either side of Gabriel Osho’s equalizer for Luton as Arsenal led 2-1 at halftime, with Mikel Arteta’s team going in search of a fourth straight victory in the Premier League and sixth in a row in all competitions.Then came Raya’s mistakes.Firstly, the goalkeeper was beaten in the air at a corner by Elijah Adebayo, who powered in a header for an equalizer in the 49th minute.Eight minutes later...

Coach Brian Daboll says Tommy DeVito will remain the New York Giants starting quarterback

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tommy DeVito will remain the New York Giants’ starting quarterback, while veteran Tyrod Taylor expressed disappointment with the decision.Coach Brian Daboll made the announcement Tuesday morning before the Giants (4-8) started practicing for Monday night’s home game against the Green Bay Packers (6-6).“I think Tommy’s done a good job. He’s improved in each of the games he’s played,” Daboll said. “I thought he played well the last two games, made good decisions, was accurate with the football and earned the right to play.”An undrafted rookie free agent who started the season on the practice squad, DeVito has started the past three games for New York with Jones out for the season with an ACL injury and Taylor on injured reserve with four broken ribs.After losing to Dallas in his first start, DeVito and the defense led New York to consecutive wins over Washington and New England before the Giants had a bye week after the win over the Patriots on Nov. ...

Polis to Biden: Reschedule marijuana before 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Gov. Jared Polis and a group of state governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, "expressing hope" that marijuana will be rescheduled by the end of the year.Polis was joined in the letter by the governors of Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New York and New Jersey. When will you get your next TABOR check? In the letter, the governors noted that the Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would move the drug to a less restrictive category under federal law.“We hope that DEA will follow suit and reschedule cannabis to Schedule III this year, given that 88 percent of Americans are in favor of legalization for medical or recreational use," the governors' letter states. "Rescheduling cannabis aligns with a safe, regulated product that Americans can trust."Cannabis is currently a Schedule I drug, listed among those considered to have no acce...

Body of missing Denver-area kayaker recovered from Lake Granby

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The body of a 21-year-old who went missing on Lake Granby on Sunday has been recovered.The man was from the Denver metro area. However, his identity has not been released. A rescue operation began early Sunday after a 911 call about a man in the water near Deer Island at around 6:45 a.m.A friend told the Grand County Sheriff's Office that the two had spent the night on the island and were kayaking to their vehicle on the shore. The friend said the wind made his friend's kayak capsize and caused him to fall into the lake.The friend said he was unable to save his friend before he went underwater, but was able to get himself back to shore. Colorado’s county clerks: Ballot initiative would radically change elections Rescuers were able to search the area with the help of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a boat from Beacon Landing Marina. However, there were heavy winds and choppy water on the lake because of a snowstorm in the area.Search operations were suspended Sunda...

Farm animals killed in Brighton barn fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:30 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Brighton firefighters responded to a barn fire Tuesday afternoon that killed multiple farm animals outside a home on Almstead Street."There were three pigs and three goats killed in the fire, and numerous chickens that all survived," Brighton Fire Marshal Elizabeth Bednarcik said. Fire investigators said they are still looking into what caused the fire, but they did confirm there were heat lamps."We are looking into where those were placed inside the barn," Bednarcik said. Polis to Biden: Reschedule marijuana before 2024 Bednarcik said this time of year, they respond to a lot of calls at places similar to this barn for secondary fires from heat lamps. She said some owners do everything they can to keep their outdoor animals warm."If you think about the inside of a barn, you have lots of flammable items," Bednarcik said. Bednarcik said Mother Nature was working on their side, because while the fire did travel outside the barn, it wasn't windy outside."Lucki...