4 miembros de la misma familia se encuentran entre las decenas muertos por los incendios en Maui. Lo que sabemos sobre algunas de las víctimas
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:13:27 GMT
(CNN) — Los incendios forestales apocalípticos que azotaron Maui se han cobrado al menos 111 vidas, un número devastador que se espera que aumente.Entre los muertos están cuatro miembros de la misma familia que intentaron escapar de las llamas, dijo la familia en un comunicado a Hawaii News Now, afiliada de CNN.“En nombre de nuestra familia, ofrecemos aloha a nuestros amados padres, Faaso y Malui Fonua Tone, así como a nuestra querida hermana Salote Takafua y su hijo, Tony Takafua”, dice el comunicado.“La magnitud de nuestro dolor es indescriptible, y sus recuerdos quedarán grabados para siempre en nuestros corazones”.También murieron Melva Benjamin, de 71 años; Virginia Dofa, de 90; Alfredo Galinato, de 79 años; Robert Dyckman, de 74 años, y Buddy Jantoc, de 79 años, todos de Lahaina, dijeron funcionarios del condado de Maui. Son las primeras víctimas que el condado identificó públicamente.Dos ciudadanos mexicanos también murieron en los incendios forestales de Maui, dijo la ...World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women’s events
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:13:27 GMT
GENEVA (AP) — The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials. The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation FIDE was published on Monday and has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of transgender rights.FIDE said it and its member federations increasingly have received recognition requests from players who identify as transgender, and that the participation of transgender women would depend on an analysis of individual cases that could take up to two years. “Change of gender is a change that has a significant impact on a player’s status and future eligibility to tournaments, therefore it can only be made if there is a relevant proof of the change provided,” the federation said.“In the event that the gender was changed from a male to a female the player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until furt...Montgomery Co. teachers union pushes for change in how misconduct allegations are handled
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:13:27 GMT
The Montgomery County, Maryland, school system announced Monday that it hired a law firm to investigate allegations of bullying and harassment by a former Farquhar Middle School principal.The Washington Post first reported the accusations against Joel Beidleman, who is now on leave.Emails obtained by WTOP on Tuesday showed that the school system had already begun to act, but that raised new concerns from educators.Stephanie Williams, the general counsel for Montgomery County schools, sent an email to employees, saying that an external investigation had started into “matters involving Farquhar Middle School.” The email also said that someone from the Jackson Law Firm, which Montgomery County Public Schools hired, wanted to speak to them soon.That prompted the Montgomery County Education Association, which represents 14,000 staff members including teachers, to send an email of its own to employees advising them that while they are required to cooperate with MCPS investigat...SFL Corporation: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:13:27 GMT
HAMILTON HM 08, Bermuda (AP) — SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL) on Thursday reported earnings of $16.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hamilton Hm 08, Bermuda-based company said it had profit of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 7 cents per share.The oil tanker owner and operator posted revenue of $164.6 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SFL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SFLSourceSocialist wins key Spanish parliament vote that could pave way for new leftist government
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Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is embraced by Yolanda Diaz before the start of a voting session at the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Spain's newly elected Parliament meets on Thursday to choose the chamber's speaker and presiding council in votes that could indicate the potential future color of the next government. (AP Photo/Paul White)(AP/Paul White) Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is embraced by Yolanda Diaz before the start of a voting session at the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Spain's newly elected Parliament meets on Thursday to choose the chamber's speaker and presiding council in votes that could indicate the potential future color of the next government. (AP Photo/Paul White)(AP/Pa...ANÁLISIS | Los inminentes juicios a Trump lanzan a los jueces a una vorágine electoral
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(CNN) — Los jueces están siendo forzados a una situación sin precedentes y peligrosa en medio de una campaña presidencial ya tempestuosa debido a la creciente acritud sobre los juicios penales contra Donald Trump.Los fiscales que presionan para acelerar los juicios y los intentos del equipo de defensa del expresidente de retrasar sus días en la corte hasta después de las elecciones de noviembre de 2024 configuran una serie de decisiones críticas para los juristas en casos altamente politizados.Y una ominosa supuesta amenaza a un juez federal revelada este miércoles por la noche mostró lo peligrosa que podría llegar a ser la colisión del Poder Judicial y la política de campaña en una temporada electoral única que probablemente contará con múltiples juicios al candidato del Partido Republicano que va al frente.Los puntos débiles y fuertes del caso contra Trump y sus aliados en Georgia por interferencia electoralUna mujer de Texas fue acusada de amenazar en un mensaje de voz con ...Tuniu: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
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NANJING, China (AP) — NANJING, China (AP) — Tuniu Corp. (TOUR) on Thursday reported net income of $90,000 in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Nanjing, China-based company said it had net income of less than 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 1 cent per share.The online travel company posted revenue of $13.8 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Tuniu said it expects revenue in the range of $22.5 million to $23.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TOUR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TOURSourceBroadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ returns to DC’s Kennedy Center
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toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at the Kennedy Center (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” rocked the world in 1960, as did the Gregory Peck movie adaptation in 1962.Now, Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” visits the Kennedy Center in D.C. now through Aug. 27, starring Richard...Renuncia el entrenador de la selección femenina de fútbol de EE.UU., Vlatko Andonovski, tras eliminación del Mundial femenino, según reportes
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(CNN) — El entrenador en jefe de la selección nacional femenina de fútbol de EE.UU. (USWNT), Vlatko Andonovski, renunció a su cargo después de que EE.UU. fuera eliminada del Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023, dijeron fuentes no identificadas a ESPN y The Athletic.Se espera que la noticia se anuncie este jueves, según los informes. CNN se ha comunicado con US Soccer para obtener comentarios.Estados Unidos perdió ante Suecia en una tanda de penales en los octavos de final a principios de este mes. Las cuatro veces ganadoras de la Copa Mundial Femenina no lograron llegar al menos a las semifinales del torneo por primera vez en su historia, poniendo fin al sueño de un tricampeonato histórico.Estados Unidos queda eliminado del Mundial Femenino de Fútbol tras perder en los penales ante SueciaVlatko Andonovski, entrenador de la selección femenina de EE.UU., observa durante el partido de la Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA entre EE.UU. y Países Bajos el 27 de julio de 2023 en Wellington...Can you get a DUI on an e-scooter?
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:13:27 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — If you've ever been tempted to hop on one of the thousands of e-scooters that line Denver's many streets, you might want to think twice if you've had a bit too much to drink.Because animals aren't considered "vehicles," you can't get a DUI while riding horseback, though you can still face a fine. But is that the case for e-scooters?Can you get a DUI on an e-scooter?Colorado's law against driving under the influence only applies to vehicles, and that very much includes what people may think of as "unconventional" vehicles like e-scooters, bicycles and e-bikes.Because of this, if you're caught riding an e-scooter under the influence, you can be arrested and face charges. Can you get a DUI for riding a horse while drunk? If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 or higher, you can be arrested for a DUI. And if your BAC is between 0.05 and 0.08, you can be arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI).If an officer notices signs of impairment, you can still be a...Latest news
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