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Flash floods kill at least 31 in northeastern India and leave nearly 100 missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Ice-cold floodwaters swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 31 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes, officials said Thursday.The flood began Wednesday when the waters of a glacial lake breached a hydroelectric dam, cascading through towns in the Lachen Valley.It was the latest deadly flood to hit northeast India in a year of unusually heavy monsoon rains. Nearly 50 people died in flash floods and landslides in August in nearby Himachal Pradesh state, record rains in July killed more than 100 people over two weeks in northern India.Rescue workers were searching for nearly 100 people, including 22 soldiers, on Thursday, according to the Sikkim state government.More than 2,000 people were rescued after Wednesday’s floods, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement, adding that state authorities set up 26 relief camps for more than 22,000 people impact...

Free 'Dump Day' to be held at two San Diego-area locations this month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A free "dump day" will be held in two locations in San Diego County on Saturday, Oct. 21, local officials said.Multiple dumpers will be available to accept household non-hazardous waste and unwanted items at Kearny Mesa Maintenance Yard (7179 Opportunity Rd) and Escondido Maintenance Yard (475 North Spruce Street), Caltrans San Diego posted Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter.The dump sites will accept up to four tires, which must be separated from the rims, and four mattresses per household, according to Caltrans. Some top biscuits and gravy are in San Diego area: Yelp The Kearny Mesa Maintenance Yard originally had a "dump day" planned for August, but that date was rescheduled due to rainfall and flooding from Hilary.Items that will not be allowed include treated wood waste, construction debris (dirt, concrete, asphalt or asbestos etc.), compressed gas or aerosol cans, hazardous waste (paint, batteries, oils, flammables, etc.), refrigerators or freezers.Those w...

Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site shortly after midnight Friday. “He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!”The announcement came hours after Texas Rep. Troy Nehls said Thursday night that Trump had decided to back Jordan’s bid and after Trump said he would be open to serving as interim leader himself if Republicans couldn’t settle on a successor following McCarthy’s stunning ouster.Trump, the current GOP presidential front-runner, has used the leadership vacuum on the Hill to further demonstrate his control over the Republican Party. House Republicans are...

Whales and dolphins in American waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, US study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment.Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration examined more than 100 stocks of American marine mammal species and found more than 70% of those stocks are vulnerable to threats, such as loss of habitat and food, due to the consequences of warming waters. The impacts also include loss of dissolved oxygen and changes to ocean chemistry. The scientists found large whales such as humpbacks and North Atlantic right whales were among the most vulnerable to climate change, and that other toothed whales and dolphins were also at high risk. The study, published last month in the journal PLOS ONE, is evidence that the way the U.S. manages whales and dolphins needs to adapt in the era of climate change, advocates for marine mam...

Building economic bridges: Kazakhstan’s thriving connection with the US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

In the dynamic landscape of global economics, Kazakhstan stands as a beacon of growth and resilience, solidifying its role as a regional leader in attracting foreign investments. The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), a hub of innovation and collaboration, has fostered strong ties with global partners, including the United States, Central Asia, writes Renat Bekturov. Economic growth and resilienceCentral Asia, with a population of nearly 78 million people, is emerging as a region of economic significance marked by dynamic population growth and a sizable youth demographic. Abundant natural resources, strategic geographic position and trade opportunities further underline its potential. The total nominal GDP of the Central Asian countries is estimated at $405 billion in 2022, with Kazakhstan accounting for more than half.Kazakhstan plays a pivotal economic role in Central Asia, registering a remarkable growth rate of 3.3% in 2022. Several factors contribute to its economic ...

VTA clears way for 200 tiny home shelters in North San Jose after push by Mayor Mahan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

The Valley Transportation Authority has cleared the way for a plan championed by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and his allies to erect 200 tiny home cabins for homeless people on an authority-owned lot in the northern part of the city.Despite safety and traffic concerns raised by neighbors and VTA staff, the agency’s board of directors unanimously agreed Thursday night to allow the city to move forward with the shelters proposed for an empty field near VTA’s Cerone work yard off Highway 237.“We have thousands of neighbors living outside in unsheltered conditions, which is inhumane and terrible for everyone in the community,” said Mahan, a member of the VTA board, before casting his vote.Mahan, who’s up for re-election in March, has made tackling homelessness a centerpiece of his first term as mayor. In recent days, he’s sought to rally public support for the Cerone site after the board, in response to employee safety concerns, agreed to consider other...

California expands minimum paid sick leave to five days

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

(FOX40.COM) — California workers will legally be entitled to accrue up to five days, up from three, of paid sick leave starting next year. Senate Bill 616, introduced by Senator Lena Gonzales (D-Long Beach), was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This reinforces our state’s values and commitment to protecting the health and well-being of our workers," Gonzales said. "As workers and families face illnesses that can disrupt their wages and livelihoods, California has delivered and stepped up to protect and expand paid sick leave, providing a critical safety net to all working Californians." Kaiser workers begin strike, the largest healthcare walkout in US history SB 616 also increases the number of paid sick days an employee can roll over to the next year from three to five days.California law allows employees to take sick leave to care for themselves or for family members.In 2006, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to require employers to of...

Trump apoya públicamente a Jim Jordan como presidente de la Cámara de Representantes. ¿Podría él mismo ocupar ese cargo?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

(CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump respaldó el viernes la candidatura del representante de Ohio Jim Jordan a la presidencia de la Cámara de Representantes.En una publicación en Truth Social poco después de la medianoche, Trump dijo que Jordan “será un GRAN Presidente de la Cámara, ¡y tiene mi completo y total respaldo!”.La intervención de Trump en la carrera se produjo después de que él mismo expresara su apertura a ocupar temporalmente el cargo y, según una fuente familiarizada con las discusiones, considerara una visita al Capitolio para hablar con los republicanos en los próximos días mientras analizan quién podría ser el nuevo presidente.No se espera que el expresidente acuda al Capitolio, dijo el jueves por la noche una fuente cercana a Trump.¿Podría Trump presidir la Cámara de Representantes?Trump ha sido abordado en los últimos días por legisladores del Partido Republicano que han planteado la idea de que ejerza como portavoz, incluso de forma temporal, di...

La lista de ganadores de los Billboard de la Música Latina 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

A continuación, la lista de ganadores de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina, que se entregaron el jueves en Coral Gables, Florida.CATEGORÍAS DE ARTISTAS— Artista del año: Bad Bunny— Artista del año, debut: Peso Pluma— Gira del año: Bad Bunny— Artista crossover del año: Marshmello— Global 200 artista latino del año: Bad BunnyCATEGORÍAS DE CANCIONES— Global 200 canción latina del año: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”.— “Hot Latin Song” canción del año: Eslabón Armado y Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”.— “Hot Latin Song” colaboración vocal del año: Eslabón Armado y Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”.— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, masculino: Peso Pluma— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, femenino: Karol G— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, dúo o grupo: Grupo Frontera— “Hot Latin Song” sello discográfico del año: Sony Music Latin— Canción del año, airplay: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”.— Sello discográfico del año, airplay: Sony Music Latin— Canción del año, ventas: Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Pregu...

11-time Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald now helping young players maximize earning potential

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:39 GMT

Larry Fitzgerald is attacking the board room the same way he took on cornerbacks during a sensational NFL career.The 11-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who caught more passes for more yards than every player in league history other than Jerry Rice has transitioned smoothly to the corporate world since playing his last game with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020.Fitzgerald is aiming to help young athletes maximize their earning potential with more financial opportunities available to them now than ever before.“I was fortunate to have two parents that really put my best interests in hand in every decision they made,” Fitzgerald said on the AP Pro Football Podcast. “It was never about the money. It was always about ‘who can I trust that’s going to have my son’s best interest?’ And then it really helped me flush out all the ideas and thoughts that I had. And, if we didn’t have the answers, we knew where to go to be able to get solid answers.”Fitzgerald saw firsthand the opportunities student-at...