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Discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong sparks anger over the possible damage done by sightseers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — The discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong waters Monday sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with many comments blaming the mammal’s death on sightseers. Many residents speculated that the dead mammal was the same whale that had been attracting groups of sightseers since it was first spotted in the city’s waters in mid-July. Compass Chan, scientific officer of Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, didn’t confirm whether it was the same whale. But he said an initial check of the dead whale found a new wound on its back, in addition to two old wounds. “It’s a pity,” Chan said at a media briefing. “I think it’s a good opportunity for everyone to think seriously about how we should get along with other species in nature.”The whale’s cause of death would have to be confirmed by a necropsy, he said.The carcass was in found in the waters in Sai Kung — a district known for its hiking trails, beaches and islands. Man...

Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials said Monday they are investigating a recent close call between an Allegiant Air plane and a private jet in which pilots of both aircraft received collision-threat warnings and took evasive action.The Federal Aviation Administration said the incident happened July 23 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. It’s the latest in a series of close calls that led the FAA to convene a special safety summit earlier this year.The FAA said an air traffic controller in Miami told the crew of Allegiant flight 485 that had taken off from Fort Lauderdale to turn east at 23,000 feet, and it crossed in front of a Gulfstream business jet that was heading north.Pilots of the Allegiant Airbus A320 took evasive action after getting an automated alert about another aircraft at the same altitude. The pilot of the Gulfstream jet got a similar warning and also took evasive action. The Allegiant plane returned to the Fort Lauderdale airport, and a ...

Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, officials tell AP

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to keep U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to Alabama and ending months of politically fueled debate, according to senior U.S. officials.The officials said Biden was convinced by the head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, who argued that moving his headquarters now would jeopardize military readiness. Dickinson's view, however, was in contrast to Air Force leadership, who studied the issue at length and determined that relocating to Huntsville, Alabama, was the right move. These new laws are going into effect in August The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the decision ahead of the announcement.The president, they said, believes that keeping the command in Colorado Springs would avoid a disruption in readiness that the move would cause, particularly as the U.S. races to compete with China in space. And they said Biden firmly ...

These new laws are going into effect in August

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's always good to know about new laws, and on Aug. 7, hundreds of laws passed in the spring are going into effect.Most of them are procedural and won't directly affect many Coloradans, but there are a few that will. FOX31 wrote about some of the most important in detail, but in case you missed it, we compiled a list.What laws are going into effect?A small summary of some of the new laws is listed below. For more details, you can follow the links.New uses for paid sick leaveThe law adds two new ways that Coloradans can use their state-required paid sick leave.Updates to the "move over, slow down" lawWith this new law, Coloradans will need to move over or slow down for vehicles with hazard lights on the side of the road.Online marijuana salesThe new law allows dispensaries to sell products online for pickup in-store.New protections for rentersTwo new laws. One deals with new protections, especially for prospective tenants, including a new cap on income requirements ...

5 places to watch the supermoon in Denver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There will be two supermoons in August, with the first one peaking on Tuesday at 12:31 p.m. Check out some of Denver's prime stargazing spots to catch the best view of the moon.A supermoon is exactly what it sounds like: a larger-looking moon. It occurs on a full moon when the moon is closer than usual to the Earth. While it peaks in the afternoon, you'll be able to see the supermoon at night. Here are a few places the moon will look extra astonishing.1. Cheesman ParkCheeseman Park is one of the more open spots in Denver. It's also a park where you can see the mountains, which will give the supermoon an aesthetic backdrop. While it's in the city, you'll still be able to see the supermoon. 2. Observatory ParkThe University of Denver has a historic observatory, but it's not open on weekdays. However, the park that the observatory is in is open on Tuesdays. There's a grassy opening cleared of trees, which will give you an open view of the moon. The next 3 meteor sho...

Pembroke Pines pregnant woman arrested after allegedly attempting to terminate pregnancy and stabbing child’s father

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

A disturbing domestic disturbance turned violent on Sunday, July 30, as the Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to a distress call at a residence located in the area of NW 88 Avenue & NW 8th Street. The incident involved 24-year-old Debra Elena Whiteman, who is 39-weeks pregnant and reportedly attempted to terminate her pregnancy over the past two to three months using pills, alcohol and self-inflicted harm to her stomach.The situation escalated further when an argument erupted between Whiteman and the child’s father, regarding her actions. In a shocking turn of events, Whiteman allegedly stabbed him while he was asleep in his bedroom. A family member intervened and disarmed the suspect before contacting the police.Emergency medical services rushed to the scene and promptly transported the man to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the attack.Debra Elena Whiteman was subsequently taken into custody by the authorities and...

Couple married for 66 years renews vows while hospitalized: ‘It’s love at its purest’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

OXNARD, California (KABC) — A Southern California couple married for 66 years recently renewed their vows in an unexpected place and they wouldn’t have had it any other way.Jesse Cirino and his wife Marylou met at the University of Arizona and the rest is history.The couple, who are now in their 90s, raised four daughters, making Jesse a proud girl dad. Their love has always remained rock solid, even through the toughest of times.“She’s kind, caring, understanding,” said Jesse about his wife. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but that’s what makes a marriage last a long time.”Recently, Jesse had to be hospitalized at St. John’s Medical Center in Oxnard for several weeks with a cardiac issue. Marylou was admitted not long after due to severe abdominal pain and other health issues.It didn’t take long for hospital staff to realize the two were inseparable.In fact, the day after Marylou was admitted, the staff began wheeling ...

Boston police identify suspect sought in connection with hit-and-run that killed 4-year-old boy in Hyde Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

The Boston Police Department has identified a man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a child in Hyde Park.Authorities say Olguens Joseph is wanted on multiple charges, including Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation, after 4-year-old Ivan Pierre was hit and killed by a vehicle on Wood Avenue on Tuesday, July 18.A family member of the victim told 7NEWS the crash happened as the family gathered to see the boy’s mother’s new car that night around 9:30 p.m. Pierre’s uncle, Heroldy Limage, said the boy’s mother had just got home and family members had been gathering and waiting to see the vehicle when it happened.“I think that’s when my nephew snuck out and nobody really saw when he did,” Limage told reporters. “Next thing, there was an impact that everyone heard outside. They rushed outside, and there he was lying in the street, barely moving.”Police determined the driver of the vehicle that struck Pierre did not stop and fled the area. Authori...

Hunter Biden’s former business partner testifying behind closed doors for GOP-led committee

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

(CNN) — Hunter Biden’s former business partner Devon Archer is meeting behind closed doors Monday with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill, the latest development in the Republican-led investigations into the president’s son.Archer’s testimony comes as House Republicans appear to be shifting their focus away from trying to impeach members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet and prioritizing efforts to impeach the president himself by linking him to controversial business dealings by his son, Hunter.And they are doing so with the apparent support of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, CNN recently reported. As a result, House investigations related to Hunter Biden are now expected to take center stage as Republicans continue to try to link the president to his son’s controversial business dealings.Speaking to CNN in recent weeks, McCarthy signaled that Republicans have yet to verify the most salacious allegations against Biden, namely that as vice president he engaged in a ...

DeSantis takes aim at China in policy speech

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:11:58 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.H.  — In a new policy plan unveiled Monday, Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis took aim at China with a “Declaration of Economic Independence” that also targets taxes, regulations and “elites” he blames for the nation’s decline.Speaking in a New Hampshire warehouse, the Florida governor promised to diversify and expand the economy by fighting for the middle class.“Revitalizing economic freedom and opportunity will require building an economy where the concerns of average citizens are elevated over those deemed too big to fail,” he said at Prep Partners Group, which coordinates warehousing, distribution and other logistics for other companies.“We are a nation with an economy, not the other way around,” DeSantis said. “We are citizens of a republic. We are not cogs in a global economic empire.”DeSantis said his top priority would be wresting economic control from China by ending the nation’s...