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Judge temporarily blocks new Tennessee House Republican ban on signs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily block a new rule advanced by state House Republicans that banned the public from holding signs during floor and committee proceedings after three people with signs urging gun control were kicked out of a hearing Tuesday. Nashville Chancellor Anne Martin handed down the ruling within hours of the filing of a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee on behalf of Allison Polidor, Maryam Abolfazli and Erica Bowton. Republicans, who have a supermajority control in the House, advanced the new rule this week during a special session that was called by Gov. Bill Lee in reaction to a Nashville school shooting in March.A hearing on the temporary injunction has been scheduled for Sept. 5. However, lawmakers are expected to adjourn by Thursday.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee House Republicans are being sued over their new rule banning the...

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes deep underground in northern Argentina; no damage reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck deep underground in northern Argentina on Wednesday, and there were no immediate reports of damages.The quake occurred at a depth of 568 kilometers (353 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was in the province of Santiago del Estero, in northern Argentina, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of the provincial capital.The earthquake took place a few minutes after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at a depth of 89 kilometers (55 miles) in northern neighboring Chile, 56 kilometers (35 miles) east of the town of La Tirana. Neither Argentine nor Chilean authorities reported any damages.Source

CNBC: Starbucks añade una nueva bebida de calabaza al menú de otoño para su 20 aniversario

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

Para celebrar el 20 aniversario de su pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks ha añadido una tercera bebida de calabaza a su menú de otoño.A partir del jueves, el chai latte helado con crema de calabaza se une a la gama de calabazas de la empresa, que también incluye la infusión fría de crema de calabaza, que regresa por quinto año.Esta incorporación al menú de temporada se debe a que los clientes de Starbucks prefieren cada vez más las bebidas frías a las calientes, independientemente de la temperatura exterior. Los consumidores más jóvenes, como los de la generación Z, han impulsado esta tendencia. El otoño pasado, las bebidas frías representaron más de tres cuartas partes de las ventas de bebidas de Starbucks.Los locales Reserve de Starbucks, más exclusivos y que también sirven alcohol, también servirán por primera vez bebidas especiales con especias de calabaza. El menú de otoño de Reserve incluye un espresso martini con especias de calabaza, en línea con la moda del espresso martini, y ...

Xi, Putin and other leaders locked in discussions over an expansion of the BRICS economic bloc

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa held closed-door discussions Wednesday on the possible expansion of their BRICS economic bloc, a move they’ve framed as a way to amplify the voice of developing nations, but which also serves the geopolitical interests of Beijing and Moscow.A decision on whether to accept new members had been expected late Wednesday, the second day of a three-day BRICS summit in Johannesburg. But officials said that was looking unlikely and a declaration might be made on Thursday.Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met at a conference center in the Sandton financial district in South Africa’s biggest city.Russian President Vladimir Putin, who did not travel to the summit after being issued an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, joined via video link from Moscow. Foreign Minister S...

Orchards still offering apple picking for fall 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Some apples are about ready to be harvested, and while most orchards don't open until late August to September, a few are already sold out for the season before their doors even open. Here's the status of some of the most sought-out apple orchards: 5 fall trips to start planning for peak leaf season Open reservationsPeachfork Orchards - PalisadeCalling a day or two in advance is usually enough time to make a reservation. The orchard will be open when the apples are ripe, which can range from early September to October depending on the apple. Bolton's Orchards and Farm Market - Grand Junction Bolton's Orchards is usually open from 2 - 6 p.m. but the hours aren't completely set. Call the orchard to make a reservation. Big B's - HotchkissThe orchard is currently updating the "U-pick" calendar for 2023, more information will be out soon. It's not clear if you need a reservation this year. Doesn't require reservations Fruit Basket Orchards - Grand Junction By late Aug...

Louisiana man arrested after driving with deceased woman’s body for a month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

LAKE CHARLES, La. (WSVN) – A chilling case unfolded as authorities discovered that a man had allegedly driven around with a deceased woman’s body in his SUV for a month. On Sunday, August 20, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana received a report of a missing person, Sheila Ortega, 72, from Lake Charles. Family members informed deputies that they had not been in contact with her for approximately 30 days.During the missing person investigation on Monday, August 21, detectives located Ortega’s SUV in a mall parking lot, and shockingly, her deceased body was found inside. The person of interest, Christopher T. Cater, 41, an acquaintance of Ortega, was discovered nearby at a business.According to officials, Cater admitted to detectives that he had killed Ortega about a month prior. Additionally, he confessed to using Ortega’s information to secure loans after her death.Christopher T. Cater was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Cen...

Defense questions victim’s memory during 3rd day of trial for ex-Hialeah PD officer accused of beating up homeless man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

Jurors heard more testimony from a victim as the trial of a former Hialeah officer accused of kidnapping and beating up a homeless man entered its third day. On Wednesday morning, the defense spent most of their time questioning the victim, Jose Ortega Gutierrez, on events that he did or did not remember. He took the stand on Tuesday. Gutierrez, during his testimony, told attorneys multiple times “You are not going to confuse me.”The defense’s main focus was whether Gutierrez remembered the events that took place on Dec. 30, 2022. Attorneys asked him about that date because Gutierrez was facing 20 years in prison for two pending drug cases. He received time served for one case. During his testimony, Gutierrez appeared frustrated and often took deep breaths as he answered questions. “Isn’t that your hope, that when you go back to court on this pending drug case that you’re facing 20 years, is it you hope the Attorney’s Office will give you ti...

Officer shoots dog after being bitten in Pembroke Pines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

An officer fired their weapon at a dog after they were bitten.The incident happened in the area of 21610 NW 3rd Place, Wednesday morning. According to police, the officer was serving an injunction at the residence when a dog in the area became aggressive and bit the officer. The dog was shot and killed by the officer. Fire rescue arrived at the scene to treat the officer. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Cargo plane crash kills 2 near central Maine airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the crash of a twin-engine cargo plane near a small airport in central Maine that killed both people on board.The Beechcraft crashed in a field in the town of Litchfield at around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The agency said the National Transportation Safety Board would lead the investigation.The plane crashed “under unknown circumstances” about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) from Wales Airport, said Sarah Taylor Sulick, a spokesperson for the NTSB. Authorities had not identified the two dead as of Wednesday.Litchfield is a small town close to the state capital of Augusta, and is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Portland, the largest city in Maine.“The investigator will document the accident site, airplane, and gather witness statements and any surveillance video that may have captured any part of the accident flight,” Taylor Sulick said.Wreckage from the crash will be recovered ...

FAA announces millions in airport funding to tackle near collisions, including $44.9 mil for Logan Airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:47 GMT

(CNN) — Safety watchdogs call it a runaway problem on America’s runways that could end in tragedy – the near collisions of commercial aircraft. Now, the federal government is funding millions of dollars in airport construction projects to help address the issue.In an announcement shared first with CNN, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that $121 million from agency grants and from a 2021 infrastructure law will be doled out to eight airports from Florida to Alaska.This comes three months after the FAA announced $100 million in similar funding for a dozen other airports.The largest outlay in the latest round of funding is $44.9 million “to simplify the airport layout” at Boston Logan International Airport, the FAA said.Logan is where a collision was narrowly avoided this year. In February, a JetBlue flight was 30 feet from touching down on the airport’s runway 4 Left when a Learjet operated by a charter company took off in front of ...