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Palestinians stream out of combat zone in north Gaza as Israel opens window for safe passage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians streamed onto Gaza’s only highway Friday, fleeing the combat zone in the north after Israel announced a window for safe passage and following Israeli strikes near hospitals.Amid an intensifying campaign of airstrikes and ground battles, the search for safety in Gaza has grown increasingly desperate. Tens of thousands have walked south, where they face the prospect of ongoing bombardment and dire conditions. Others have crowded into and around hospitals, sleeping in operating rooms and wards.Gaza’s largest city the focus of Israel’s campaign to crush Hamas following its deadly Oct. 7 surprise incursion.BATTLES AROUND HOSPITALSEarly Friday, Israel struck the courtyard and the obstetrics department of Shifa Hospital, where tens of thousands of people are sheltering, according to the head of the Hamas-run media office in Gaza, Salama Maarouf. A video at the scene recorded the sound of incoming fire waking people up in their ...

Algonquin Power & Utilities: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) on Friday reported a loss of $174.5 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Oakville, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 11 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 11 cents per share.The utility operator posted revenue of $624.7 million in the period.Algonquin Power & Utilities shares have declined 14% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 49% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AQN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AQNSource

Texas judge rules against GOP lawsuit seeking to overturn 2022 election results in Houston, a Democratic stronghold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas judge rules against GOP lawsuit seeking to overturn 2022 election results in Houston, a Democratic stronghold.Source

Verizon Wireless customers report outage in Denver metro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you have Verizon Wireless, you might have some troubles with your phone Friday morning.According to Down Detector, several Verizon Wireless customers were reporting issues with services like cellular data and internet in Colorado. A majority of the issue was around the lack of signal. Around 5:30 a.m., more than 3,000 people nationwide reported issues to Down Detector. Multiple areas, including Denver, were included in the outage. Colorado snow totals for Nov. 8-9 Jefferson County Communications Center Authority tweeted at 5:42 a.m. that Verizon Wireless was experiencing a large outage in the area.The communication service recommended contacting Verizon for information and to continue using 911 for emergencies.Even if you have Verizon and are experiencing an outage, you can still call 911. Many phones were placed under "SOS Only," which means only emergency calls will go through.Some users said their service was restored around 6 a.m.Verizon's website has yet to...

How could higher property tax payments affect Colorado's economy?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Property values have increased significantly, and because of that, Colorado property owners face increased property tax bills.Proposition HH was rejected by voters this week. While it would have provided some property tax relief, it also would have increased the state spending limit by keeping some of the revenue surplus normally refunded under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. Proposition HH results: Colorado voters reject property tax measure | Election 2023 Property owners would have had some immediate property tax relief with reduced rates, but an analysis by the Common Sense Institute found that, eventually, TABOR refunds would be reduced more than the reduction of property taxes.After Prop HH's failure, Gov. Jared Polis called the General Assembly to meet for a special legislative session later this month, saying: "We need to act for short-term property relief now." But without Prop HH or legislative action on high property tax bills, what would be at stake?A C...

Denver weather: Seasonal with lots of sunshine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Plenty of sunshine will be across the state Friday as the workweek ends. Temperatures will be seasonal with highs in the mid-50s in the Denver weather forecast. Weather today: Abundant sunshineThe skies stay clear on Friday with sunshine by the afternoon. Temperatures will be close to seasonal averages in the middle 50s with a light wind. Colorado snow totals for Nov. 8-9 Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 11 Weather tonight: A few extra cloudsDenver's weather will add in a few clouds Friday night as a weak boundary pushes through. Winds stay light overnight with seasonal lows in the upper 20s. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Nov. 10 Looking ahead: Staying dry, warming upVeterans Day is looking like a great day to kick off the weekend. Saturday will have mainly sunny skies and mild highs in the upper 60s. The weekend rounds out with plenty of sunshine on Sunday as highs climb into the low 60s. The Denver spots Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-In...

Robert De Niro’s production company ordered to pay ex-employee $1.2 million in civil case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

(CNN) — A Manhattan jury on Thursday found actor Robert De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions, liable for gender discrimination and retaliation in a civil trial related to a workplace dispute brought by De Niro’s former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson.Robinson, who worked as De Niro’s executive assistant in 2008 and rose through the ranks of his company to vice president before she left in 2019, was awarded $1.264 million in damages on both counts, CNN confirmed with Robinson’s attorney on Thursday.The jury also considered claims by Canal Productions that were first filed in state court against Robinson for alleged misuse of company funds. On Thursday, Robinson was found not liable for those claims.“We are delighted that the jury saw what we saw and returned a verdict in Chase Robinson’s favor against Robert De Niro’s company, Canal Productions. Not only did Ms. Robinson win her case against Canal but the jury completely vindicated Ms. Robinson by finding De Niro’s claims...

What you need to know about the FDA’s proposed ban of brominated vegetable oil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a proposal to revoke the nationwide regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, in food.After a review of evidence, “the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans,” the FDA said in a November 2 statement.What exactly is BVO, what is it used for, and what kinds of foods contain it? What is the evidence for revoking its authorization? And what about another food additive, red dye No. 3? California has already passed legislation to ban it, along with BVO and two other food additives. How worried should people be about products that contain BVO and red dye No. 3, and are there steps they could be taking to reduce any risks?To help us with these questions, I spoke with our CNN Wellness medical expert, Dr. Leana Wen. W...

Captured on video: Man saved by neighbors from house blaze in Sweetwater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

New video footage showed the moments a man was rescued from a fire that broke out inside his home in Sweetwater. He gave credit to his neighbors for saving his life. Rigoberto Rio was rescued from a fire near Southwest Seventh Street and 113th Avenue after neighbors frantically banged on the door to warn him of the inferno inside. The fire, which ignited overnight Sunday, left Rio’s home in ruins. Awakened by frantic neighbors around 4:15 am, Rio escaped as his residence was destroyed. Rio spoke to 7News on Thursday through a translator. “They nearly knocked down my door, and then we ran outside,” he said.Rio said he was celebrating his birthday the night before the fire. Fire officials said a power line near the home sparked the flames. “I’ll move forward because there is no other choice,” said Rio.Cellphone video captured some of the damage inside the home. Rio said the people he really wants to say thank you to are his neighbors. “Becaus...

Parkland parent files human rights lawsuit against U.S. over gun policies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:52 GMT

A grieving parent from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas massacre, Manuel Oliver, is taking legal action against the United States, alleging that the country’s gun policy violates basic human rights. “My son was shot 280,000 victims ago, so this is happening really often, we had a mass shooting a couple of weeks ago and we don’t see anyone offended about this,” he said in a past interview. “So sometimes you have to take things by your own hand.”Oliver, whose son Joaquin was a victim of the 2018 tragedy, claims that lax gun control allows firearms to fall into the wrong hands, posing a threat to citizens.In the lawsuit, Manuel and Patricia Oliver argue that the U.S. has not implemented widely accepted measures to protect its citizens from the ongoing threat of gun violence. The couple is currently on a nationwide tour, “Guac’s Magical Tour,” visiting 23 states as they commemorate what would have been Joaquin’s 23rd birthday.The t...