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Critics pan draft text at UN climate talks as watered down as COP28 nears its finale in Dubai

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Countries moved closer to reaching what critics called a watered-down final deal Monday, avoiding calls from more than 100 nations to phase out planet-warming fossil fuels as United Nations climate talks in Dubai neared their culmination.A new draft released Monday afternoon on what’s known as the global stocktake — the part of talks that assesses where the world is at with its climate goals and how it can reach them — called for countries to reduce “consumption and production of fossil fuels, in a just, orderly and equitable manner.”The release triggered a frenzy of fine-tuning by government envoys and gimlet-eye analysis by advocacy groups, just hours before the planned late morning finish to the talks on Tuesday — even though many observers expect the finale to run over time, as is common at the annual U.N. talks.Small island nations, some of the most vulnerable places in a world of rising temperatures and seas, blasted the draft and...

German soccer league approves plan to sell share of TV rights to investor despite fan protests

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German soccer clubs voted Monday to approve a plan to sell a share of its broadcast revenues to an outside investor, a plan which is bitterly opposed by many fans.The so-called “strategic marketing partnership” would involve selling a share of revenues — German media reports have estimated around 8% over 20 years — to an investment firm. German fans are strongly opposed to any outside commercial influence on the league and have been protesting with banners at Bundesliga games for months.The league’s co-chief executive Marc Lenz said that 24 of the 36 teams in the men’s first and second divisions voted for the plan, with 10 against and two abstaining. That meant it only just reached the needed two-thirds majority of clubs. Even so, Lenz said it was “a very good basis for us to be able to act.”Lenz said the league will now start detailed talks with possible partners and would aim for a decision by the end of March.League officials argued the deal ...

Biden is hosting a Hanukkah ceremony at the White House as fears mount about rising antisemitism

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

A man returns to his seat during the National Chanukah Menorah lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin) A man returns to his seat during the National Chanukah Menorah lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception Monday evening to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the festival of lights as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the Israel-Hamas war.The president, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will attend the e...

Gallaudet University fundraising campaign honors unsung hero, highlights history of Black deaf students

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

From left to right: Louise Miller, her son Kenneth Miller and her husband Luther Miller. (Courtesy Gallaudet University Archives)D.C.’s Gallaudet University for deaf and hard-of-hearing students is stepping up a multimillion-dollar campaign to right some of the historical wrongs against its Black students.In the early 1950s, Louise Miller’s four deaf children were barred from attending the Kendall School for the Deaf, D.C.’s only elementary school for deaf students, located on Gallaudet University’s campus.The reason? Deep-seated racial segregation.In 1952, Miller and several other families of deaf children joined forces and sued the District’s school board — and won.Their victory opened the door to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case a few years later.Now, more than 70 years later, Gallaudet has launched a $23 million fundraising campaign to honor Miller. It’s called the Necessity of Now campaign.“It’s time to know our histo...

Nieve húmeda cubre zonas del DMV, mientras escuelas anuncian retrasos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

El lunes por la mañana cayó nieve húmeda en el área de DC, lo que llevó a algunos distritos escolares a anunciar que abrirán dos horas más tarde.⁠Las escuelas públicas de los condados Frederick y Montgomery en Maryland, además de los condados Spotsylvania y Stafford en Virginia, anunciaron retrasos de dos horas. Aquí hay una lista completa de retrasos escolares.Los madrugadores vieron una capa blanca sobre las zonas verdes y algunos enormes copos de nieve cayendo.⁠ Los viajeros deben prepararse para limpiar la nieve de los vehículos y conducir sobre carreteras mojadas. Al principio se vio algo de nieve medio derretida en las carreteras. Tenga cuidado en carreteras no tratadas o superficies elevadas, incluidos puentes y pasos elevados, que podrían estar resbaladizos, exhortó el portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery, Pete Piringer.“Parece más aterrador de lo que va a ser”, dijo Chuck Bell, meteorólogo de Storm Team4. “En general, las carreteras están mojadas&#...

These Colorado locations have the best chance for a white Christmas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While Denver's likelihood of a white Christmas isn't looking good, other places in Colorado have a high chance for powder on Dec. 25.The probability of snow on Christmas depends on what "white Christmas" means to you.Probabilities change based on whether a white Christmas means snow falling or snow on the ground. What are the chances Denver will have a white Christmas this year? The National Centers for Environmental Information recorded the probability of snowfall across the country based on snowfall totals from 1991 to 2020. These probabilities are for places with snow on the ground.Here are the top 10 spots in Colorado that have the highest probability of a white Christmas:Crested Butte: 100%Climax: 99.9%Hourglass Reservoir: 99.5Winter Park: 99.5%Aspen: 99.3%Steamboat Springs: 98.9%Fraser: 98.3%Grand Lake: 97.9%Ward: 97.7%Breckenridge: 97.7%For Denver, the chances aren't nearly as high as the rest of the state.The National Weather Service says there is a 37% c...

Poll: What do Denverites consider cold?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Right now, Denver weather is ranging from lows of below 20 to highs in the 60s in the past week.People across the country have different definitions of cold. For some people, cold is a 50-degree day where you need jeans and a sweatshirt. For others, it's cook-out weather. Denver weather: Mild Monday with a mix of sun and clouds Denver is full of transplants coming from all around the country. In theory, Denver doesn't have a good definition of cold.But with the help of readers, FOX31 wants to define "cold" in Denver."Cold" in Denver could mean when you have to put on a long sleeve. Or it could mean when the roads are slick and you can see your breath.So, what is cold to you?Vote on what you consider cold and stay tuned. FOX31 will post the results in a few days.

Boulder police kick off new texting service

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Boulder Police Department kicked off a new texting service on Monday called ‘Power Engage.'The program is aimed at helping the department better connect with the community.‘Power Engage’ will work in a couple of ways. Airport cargo employees to rally at DIA due to safety concerns First, the service will provide important information to anyone who calls 9-1-1.For example, if you’re in a minor crash, the system will send you a text saying police are on the way, stay off the road and other pertinent information you may need at the scene.Secondly, anyone who calls 9-1-1 will get a follow-up call within six hours. That message will ask how satisfied you were with the call for service and the response you received from officers."This new service aligns with our department’s Reimagine Policing Plan and our continued commitment to transparency and respect," said Boulder police.The department will respect ‘quiet hours’ and not send texts between 9 p.m and 8 a.m.

Russell Wilson records longest touchdown pass this season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos walked away with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers, along with a record-breaking touchdown throw from quarterback Russell Wilson.On Sunday, the Broncos beat the Chargers 24-7, which was their first road victory against the Chargers since 2019. Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7 Wilson completed 21 of 33 passes for 224 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown to Courtland Sutton in the third quarter for Denver.According to NFL's Next Gen Stats, quarterback Russell Wilson's 46-yard pass is the longest touchdown by air distance this season. The pass to Sutton traveled 60.8 yards in the air, according to a tweet from Next Gen Stats.The probability of the completion was an estimated 21.9%.Wilson now holds the two longest touchdown passes by air distance this season.The pass in Sunday's game is tied at the bottom of the list of 25 deepest touchdown passes since the start of the 2016 sea...

Rapper Rich the Kid arrested, charged with trespassing and resisting officer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:21:47 GMT

Rapper Rich the Kid, also known as Dimitri Roger, was arrested early Monday morning in Miami Beach for resisting an officer without violence and trespassing property after being given a warning. According to the arrest report, Roger approached a secured perimeter at the intersection of 17th Street and James Avenue and said he had to get to his hotel. Officers told him that he could not cross the tape because there was an ongoing investigation due to a bomb threat. Roger reportedly responded to the officer’s warnings by saying “I’ll bond out in 20 minutes,” according to the report. He then crossed under the police tape at the southeast corner. Police again warned him that he cannot cross into the property. Roger walked away from officers and went to the rear of the property where he was stopped by the security staff who also told him he cannot enter the property. According to the report, Roger said “stop me” to the security and jumped the fence ont...