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British leader Rishi Sunak marks a year in office with little to celebrate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak marked a year in office on Wednesday with little to celebrate as wars on the international stage make a grim backdrop to his domestic challenges.On top of that, another year seems to be haunting his Conservative Party: 1996.Then — as now — the party had been in power for well over a decade, but opinion polls put the opposition ahead and Conservative dissent and scandal dominated the headlines. The following year, voters booted the Tories out, delivering a landslide victory to Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Labour Party.Many Conservatives fear the party faces the same fate in an election that must be called by the end of 2024. The Conservatives trail between 15 and 20 points behind Labour in opinion polls — a gap that has barely moved during Sunak’s year in office.The latest Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its third week, and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, have added to Sunak’s challenges.“I know this year has been tough,” Sunak ...

Hallan esqueletos en una tumba escocesa “increíblemente rara” de 5.000 años de antigüedad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

(CNN ) — Las ruinas de una tumba “increíblemente rara” de 5.000 años de antigüedad fueron descubiertas en una de las islas escocesas de las Orcadas, dijo este martes el Museo Nacional de Escocia en un comunicado.La excavación en Holm, East Mainland, Orkney, reveló una estructura de piedra a la que se accede a través de un pasaje de 7 metros de largo y rastros de un mojón —o montón de piedras— que la habría cubierto, representando el “pináculo de ingeniería neolítica en el norte de Gran Bretaña”, dice el comunicado.En una de las seis celdas laterales más pequeñas que rodeaban una gran cámara de piedra se descubrieron 14 esqueletos articulados de hombres, mujeres y niños, así como otros restos humanos.“En el Neolítico, habría sido un increíblemente impresionante montículo enorme de 15 metros de diámetro, una mampostería muy sustancial y una arquitectura muy impresionante. Esas células son verdaderas hazañas de ingeniería”, dijo a CNN Hugo Anderson-Whymark, uno de los...

Denver weather: Mild Wednesday before weekend snow chances

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Sunshine is back across the Front Range Wednesday afternoon with mild highs in the 70s in the Denver weather forecast. Temperatures will get cooler this weekend, and Denver could see its first snow.Weather today: Afternoon sunshineAfter some morning clouds and a patch of fog, Colorado skies will clear out through the second half of the day. What to know about the big weather change this weekend Highs are above average in the low 70s with light winds on Wednesday.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 25 Weather tonight: Skies stay clearDenver stays clear overnight as lows dip into the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds will be light Wednesday night.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Oct. 25 Looking ahead: Getting cooler, weekend snowThursday will see clouds build through the second half of the day with more seasonal highs in the middle 60s. The high country could see some light rain or snow overnight and into Friday morning. Bear attacks security guard at Aspe...

New traffic pattern for northbound I-95 drivers heading to eastbound I-395

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

Commuters take note of a new traffic pattern impacting northbound Interstate-95 drivers heading to eastbound Interstate-395. The updated route is designed to enhance traffic flow and improve navigation for motorists.Drivers on northbound I-95 will continue using exit 2D, which will divert them to the new eastbound I-395 bridges. For those aiming to reach the MacArthur Causeway, simply stay left onto the mainline I-395. If your destination is Northeast 2nd Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard, use exit 2B on the right, as indicated on the accompanying map.To ensure a smooth transition, electronic message boards and additional signage have been placed to guide drivers through the new traffic pattern.

Whipping Wednesday Winds with Fly-By Clouds and Showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

Well it sure was a turblent Tuesday across South Florida with windy conditions in place and more of the same is ahead this Wednesday.Wind gusts of up to 30-35 mph will be possible this afternoon and evening, and these gusty winds will continue into Thursday. By the weekend, it will remain breezy near the coast but conditions shouldn’t be as windy as they will be midweek.It’s all due to a strong area of high pressure parked to our north and Hurricane Tammy well to our east, placing Florida in the windy zone.Along with these winds will be limited moisture, but since it’s an onshore breeze, the occasional and spotty, fly-by shower will be possible the rest of this week along with intervals of clouds and sunshine. This will also hold highs close to normal the next few days, with peak temperatures each day in the mid 80s.The whipping winds this week will also fuel hazardous marine and beach concerns with alerts in effect.King Tides are also back, lasting through mid nex...

Family of 21-year-old who died in yacht incident set to sue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

The family of Enoch Tong, a 21-year-old who tragically lost his life after jumping off a yacht near the Miami Marine Stadium in March, is preparing to file a lawsuit. Tong’s body was discovered a day after he went missing. On Wednesday, his family released new video evidence they claim shows moments leading up to the incident.Tong’s family is taking legal action against several individuals, including those who chartered the boat. They argue that Enoch Tong’s untimely death could have been prevented, and they plan to address the lawsuit later Wednesday morning.

Miami football teams partner with AutoNation to deliver ‘Totes for Hope’ at Sylvester Cancer Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

Players from the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami Hurricanes, along with AutoNation, brought a ray of hope to patients at the Sylvester Cancer Center in Miami. This initiative, known as “Totes for Hope,” aims to provide comfort and support to those undergoing life-saving treatments.“It just brings a little bit of comfort to these patients during a difficult time, to try and make it easier for them today,” AutoNation South Florida Market President Benny Dominguez.“It was a really special day. It was super cool to be part of a day in their life of what they go through every single day, and be able to support them through it,” said Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson. This event is part of AutoNation’s annual “Drive Pink” campaign, a vital force in the fight against cancer. The campaign has raised over $35 million for cancer research and treatment, making a significant impact on the lives of those affected by this d...

Police investigation in Norwood impacts commuter rail service on Franklin/Foxboro line

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

A police investigation near a commuter rail station in Norwood impacted commuter rail service for the Wednesday morning commute.Delays were reported on the Franklin/Foxboro line while the investigation unfolded.Video from the scene showed transit police looking over a train car.Regular service resumed around 7:15 a.m.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi’s demand for obedience

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within the ruling Communist Party, analysts say.State media this week confirmed that former defense minister Gen. Li Shangfu and former foreign minister Qin Gang were “no longer serving in office,” but offered no details.The opacity of China’s one-party authoritarian system creates huge speculation about why the officials left office and whether they will face legal censure. Both Li and Qin were appointed under Xi’s watch, indicating they must have undergone close scrutiny, but later faced doubt over their personal behavior or political alliances.“It’s possible to see the reshuffle either as a manifestation of (Xi’s) weakness or a sign of his strength. I lean toward the insecurity side of the explanation,” said June Teufel Dreyer, an expert on Chinese politics at the University of Miami in the U...

Former British police officer jailed for abusing over 200 girls on Snapchat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:42 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A former British police officer was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with a minimum term of 12 years after he pleaded guilty to over 100 child sex offenses, including threatening and blackmailing more than 200 young girls into sending him sexual photos of themselves on Snapchat.Prosecutors say Lewis Edwards, 24, targeted 210 girls between the ages of 10 and 16 by posing as a teenage boy on the phone app. He groomed them into sharing indecent images of themselves, then threatened many of his victims when they refused, blackmailing them into complying out of fear that he would expose them. Edwards, who joined the South Wales Police in 2021, was a serving police officer when he committed the majority of the offenses. He was arrested in February, and has since pleaded guilty to some 160 counts of child sex offenses and blackmail.In one case, prosecutors said Edwards threatened to bomb the house of a victim and shoot her parents if she stopped sending him images.Judge ...