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Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy minister welcomed a deal Friday among European Union countries to increase by more than a third the bloc’s renewable energy target for 2030.Representatives of the 27 member states approved a package raising the current goal of 32% to 45% by 2030. About 22% of the EU’s total energy consumption came from renewables in 2021, meaning the new target will double the amount in less than a decade.The deal includes a number of exceptions to cover the interests of various member states, including specific clauses on hydrogen production. “The new European rules will trigger an investment boom for renewables and make it legally binding,” said Economy Minister Robert Habeck, whose portfolio includes energy and climate.Russia’s war in Ukraine has accelerated the EU’s green transition. The bloc reduced its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and increased its renewable energy use over the past year.Under the new rules, countries that fail to add eno...

Muere Daniel Ellsberg, el denunciante que filtró los Papeles del Pentágono

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

NUEVA YORK— Daniel Ellsberg, el denunciante histórico que al filtrar los Documentos del Pentágono reveló dudas y engaños del gobierno sobre la guerra de Vietnam durante mucho tiempo e inspiró actos de represalia por parte del presidente Richard Nixon que ayudaron a conducir a su renuncia y a una histórico fallo de la Corte Suprema sobre la Primera Enmienda, ha muerto. Tenía 92 años.Ellsberg, quien en febrero anunció que tenía una enfermedad terminal de cáncer de páncreas, murió el viernes por la mañana, según una carta de su familia publicada por una vocera, Julia Pacetti.Hasta principios de la década de 1970, cuando reveló que él era la fuente de los sorprendentes informes de los medios sobre el estudio del Departamento de Defensa de 47 volúmenes y 7,000 páginas sobre el papel de Estados Unidos en Indochina, Ellsberg era un miembro bien ubicado de la élite militar y gubernamental. Se graduó de Harvard y se autodefinió como un “guerrero frío” que se desempeñó como consul...

Federal judge temporarily blocks much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal judge temporarily blocks much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.Source

Denver weather: Heavy rain, floods possible; Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay wet and cooler than normal Friday and Saturday. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day is in effect for Friday because of flooding concerns.A flood watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. During this time, widely scattered rain showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall rates up to 1-2 inches per hour. 10 free events in Denver metro area this weekend Remember: If you come across a flooded roadway, it's never safe to cross it. Remember the saying: "Turn around, don't drown."A severe thunderstorm watch is also in place for parts of East Central Colorado until 9 p.m. Friday. Thunderstorms could become strong to severe, producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 70 mph.Weather tonight: Rain and stormsRain and thunderstorms will stick around into Friday night. After midnight, the showers will start to taper, leaving Denver with a mainly cloudy sky and low temperatures in the 50s.Weather tomorrow:...

Colorado labor back to pre-pandemic levels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's once-booming economy took a nosedive in 2020, but recent figures say it's back to pre-pandemic robustness.Cost of living issues are among the issues weighing most heavily on Coloradans and their elected officials. Cost of living aside, however, both of the major measurements for labor are where they were before COVID struck.In a release, Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate held steady in May. At 2.8%, Colorado's unemployment rate is nearly a full point below the national average of 3.7%. Here’s how many people were at the Nuggets parade "Colorado’s strong economy continues to grow businesses, attract new companies, and create more good-paying jobs," the governor said in the release. "Our administration is committed to growing our state’s workforce and providing new resources and opportunities for businesses and Coloradans."Alongside its lower-than-average unemployment rate, Colorado's labor fo...

Stonewall Pride Parade to go on as planned in Wilton Manors — with some changes due to new state law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

No outdoor drag shows? No problem.The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival is going on as planned in Wilton Manors, but this year, there will be some rules to follow.South Florida’s biggest Pride Month event is set to kick off Saturday afternoon, with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend.The event will take place a month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to go to adult live performances like drag shows.“We wanted to make sure that we adhere to the law, but still having fun and celebrating our victories,” said festival organizer Jameer Baptiste.The new law has forced organizers of the parade to make some changes.“So we brought everything that’s 18 and older inside into the club, and we’re so lucky to be on [Wilton] Drive, where there’s a multitude of gay and gay-friendly clubs,” said Baptiste.As for everything that attendees will see outside.“What y...

Former UM women’s basketball twins Hannah and Haley Cavinder are ‘calling fouls’ over article

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

Two former stars on the University of Miami’s women’s basketball team are “calling fouls” over an article about them.Hannah and Haley Cavinder thought the focus of the story was going to be on how they leveraged new rules from the NCAA into a money-making opportunity.It turned out to be far from that.Being part of the powerhouse basketball team, they went all the way to the program’s first Elite Eight this past season.“I would have never envisioned myself in this moment, so I’m just trying to take it all in, said Haley. The twins have had major success both on and off the court. They gained huge social media following their TikTok account, which sits at 4.5 million followers.They’ve also been cashing in on that fame ever since the NCAA changed the rules on how student-athletes can earn money from their name, image or likeness. Forbes reported last year that, between the dozens of endorsements, the twins have earned nearly $2 million in...

Search underway for gunman seen opening fire on car in West Park; 3 injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives hope a clue on camera will lead them to a shooter.According to investigators, two vehicles pulled up near Southwest 20th Street in West Park, May 26.Surveillance video shows someone in a white sedan standing through the sunroof before opening fire on the other car.Three victims went to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries.If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Boston’s annual Donna Summer disco tribute returns to City Hall Plaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

City Hall Plaza added some funk Friday with the annual Donna Summer Disco Party.The event, running until 9 p.m., lets guests boogie the night away to music from disco legend and Dorchester native Donna Summer.O’Mega Red will be performing his song “Angel” featuring Donna Summer, and there will be a special tribute performance by Mary Gaines Bernard, Summer’s sister and backing vocalist.At no cost people can enjoy music, along with glow sticks, colorful lights and a roller rink.

Police identify man accused of following woman in Acton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:53 GMT

Police in Acton said Friday that they have identified a man accused of following a woman at night earlier this week. The incident happened on Wednesday night when the woman said the man followed her as she was walking from the South Acton MBTA stop. A home surveillance camera was rolling when the woman walked to a nearby house for help. Police said the man then walked away after the homeowner said he was calling police.Acton police shared video of part of the incident on Thursday and asked for the public’s help identifying the man seen following the woman. A day later, police said they had identified the man and spoken to him. While no charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon, police said the incident remained under investigation.