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EU calls on China to stop building coal plants and contribute to a climate fund for poor nations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — The European Union’s top climate official said Thursday that China should stop building new coal-fired power plants and contribute to a global fund to help poor countries affected by climate change.Wopke Hoekstra, the EU climate commissioner, raised both issues in what he called intensive and open conversations with his Chinese counterparts ahead of U.N. climate talks opening in Dubai at the end of this month.Europe and the U.S. have been arguing that wealthier emerging economies such as China and Saudi Arabia should also give money to the fund. Hoekstra said that what is true for the European Union and North America should be true for any country in a position of economic and geopolitical strength.“And that means driving down emissions and doing your fair share in covering the bill for those who cannot,” he said.Given the magnitude of the problem, “every single country with the ability to pay and the ability to contribute should contribute,” he said.A statement...

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Preston Cabral eats meat nearly every day at home, but his favorite meals at school are served on “Meatless Mondays” and “Vegan Fridays.”“Today I ate chips, tangerines and this thing that looked like chili but without the meat — just beans,” the 12-year-old said after lunch on a Friday at I.S. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos.The Monday and Friday lunches have inspired Preston’s family to make more vegetarian meals at home, sparking what experts say is a healthy shift for them — and for the planet.Programs like these are among the few proven to work for one of the thorniest problems of the 21st century: How to get people to eat less meat.___EDITORS’ NOTE — This story is part of The Protein Problem, an AP series that examines the question: Can we feed this growing world without starving the planet?___A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most U.S. adults said they eat meat at least several times each week. Abo...

52-year-old man shot in Logan Square

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was seriously wounded during a shooting in Logan Square on Wednesday.Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of North Kimball at around 4:30 p.m. on the report of a person shot.Police discovered a 52-year-old man at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound.The man was transported in serious condition.No one is in custody. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Round Lake man accused of driving drunk, intentionally crashing into squad car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

ROUND LAKE, Ill. -- A man faces charges after allegedly intentionally crashing into squad car while intoxicated in Round Lake Wednesday afternoon, police said.Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 27, faces charges of aggravated battery to officer, with deadly weapon and DUI. According to police, a Round Lake police officer was travelling north on Cedar Lake Road when someone driving south on the same road swerved into the northbound lane and crashed into the squad car head on. Garcia-Acevedo, 27The officer was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and the driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.Preliminary investigation shows that Garcia-Acevedo was intoxicated and intentionally targeted the police officer and his vehicle. Garcia-Acevedo will appear in court Thursday.

The Kelce Brothers have a Christmas song

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

We know you can't get enough of Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce — so here you go.Jason and Travis Kelce have recorded a Christmas duet just in time for the holidays! The song, titled "Fairytale of Philadelphia," will be part of the Eagles holiday album, "A Philly's Special Christmas Special."It will be released Thursday whereever music is downloaded.The Kelce Brothers have a podcast together called New Heights that you can watch on YouTube.

Water line break in southeast Pflugerville causes outages for some residents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A water line break in southeast Pflugerville has caused outages for some residents. According to the city's social media, those affected are in the following areas: Gatlinburg, Cambridge Estates, Bohls Place, Impact Way and surrounding areas. The city said in a post crews are on site and working on repairs but do not have an estimated time of completion. Residents can get updates sent to their phones by subscribing to the Pflugerville Alerts general information group by texting PfGeneral to 38276.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ an overstuffed prequel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

It’s been eight years since the release of the last “Hunger Games” film, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2,” which means enough time has passed that it feels appropriate to return to the well that produced big box-office dollars for Lionsgate, and made star Jennifer Lawrence a household name. It also helps that author Suzanne Collins released a prequel novel in 2020, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” which explores the young adult life of Coriolanus Snow, the tyrannical president of Panem played by Donald Sutherland in the prior (though chronologically later) films.There is something comforting about slipping back into the world of Panem, dystopian and brutal as it is, especially in the capable hands of director Francis Lawrence, who helmed three out of four “Hunger Games” films: “Catching Fire” and both “Mockingjay” installments. He is a true craftsman and audacious visual stylist, bringing a Cold War Soviet flair to th...

Police search for missing woman in Lenox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

LENOX, Mass. (WWLP) - Police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing woman from Lenox. According to NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, 66-year-old Susan Daniels Lockwood was last seen on Monday, October 30th. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Her car was found on Reservoir Road in Lenox. A distinct winter hat that belonged to Lockwood was found on the "Broken Thumb" trail of the Kennedy Park trail system. Susan has a history of suicide and depression and was scheduled to meet with her psychologist the day she disappeared. Police say they found her phone was left at home and it had recent searches about suicidal ideations and fatal overdoses.She is described as 5'7" tall, approximately 110 to 120 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. She may have been last wearing blue flannel pajama pants with snowflakes, a gray sweatshirt that said "Airforce," and brown Morrell hiking boots. Pitts...

The Horses Lounge in Schenectady reopening under new ownership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Horses Lounge, a staple in Schenectady for almost 50 years, closed its doors at the end of June. Now, the restaurant is reopening under new ownership. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On November 9, previous owner Christian Fritzen announced that The Horses Lounge had been sold and the new owner was keeping the name. The new owner is Tommy Nicchi, who also owns The Comedy Works in Saratoga Springs and The Broken Inn in Niskayuna.According to a post by Nicchi on November 14, he plans to keep most things about The Horses Lounge the same, including the décor, craft beers and the Fritzen recipes for blue cheese, corned beef and chicken wings. The Eleven opens downstairs in Albany’s Lark Hall "The Horses is loved by so many, myself included, and that’s a direct reflection of the time, effort and love that the Fritzen family and all of their employees put in," said Nicchi. "They did it right. No one...

CDV of 1871 Troy Haymakers up for bid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:29 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As part of Lelands' 2023 Fall Classic Auction, an original carte de visite (CDV) of the 1871 Troy Haymakers is up for bid. The Troy Haymakers were part of The National Association, baseball's first professional league. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The team, founded in 1860, played first in the National Amateur Association, first going by the Unions of Lansingburg until 1871 when they became a Major League Affiliate of the National Association. According to Lelands, the Haymakers were managed by Lipman Pike, who also happened to be one of the team's best players and a great power hitter of that era.Once the Haymakers disbanded, Pike went on to play for the Philadelphia Athletics, where he and two other players became some of the first players to be compensated for playing the game. He and the two others received a weekly salary of $20, per Leland. 5 things to know this Thursday, November 16 Those in...