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US consumer confidence wanes as summer draws to a close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

American are feeling less confident financially as summer comes to a close as high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend.The Conference Board, a business research group, said its consumer confidence index tumbled to 106.1 in August from a revised 114 in July. Analysts were expecting a reading of 116.The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Both measures saw significant declines in August.Consumers’ view of current conditions fell to 144.8 from 153, and the index for future expectations slid to 80.2 from 88 in July. Readings below 80 for future expectations historically signals a recession within a year.Consumer spending accounts for around 70% of U.S. economic activity, so economists and investors pay close attention to their mood to gauge how it may affect the broader economy.Source

Russian hard-line nationalist ordered to stay in prison after accusing Putin of weakness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has ruled that a prominent hard-line nationalist who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine should remain in prison on charges of extremism.Igor Strelkov, a retired security officer who led Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014 and was convicted of murder in the Netherlands for his role in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that year, has argued that a total mobilization is needed for Russia to achieve victory. He has previously criticized Putin as a “nonentity” and a “cowardly mediocrity.”Moscow’s District Court ordered the 52-year-old Strelkov, whose real name is Igor Girkin, to remain in custody until Sept. 18. Strelkov was arrested July 21 and faces charges of making calls for extremist activities. He could receive five years in prison if convicted.Strelkov’s legal team had argued for him to be held under house arrest, citing health issues. Strelkov’s wife, Miroslava Reg...

Tiran a Ronald Acuña Jr., de los Atlanta Braves, después de que dos aficionados entraran corriendo al Coors Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

(CNN) — El partido de los Atlanta Braves contra los Colorado Rockies de este lunes se retrasó momentáneamente cuando dos espectadores corrieron hacia el campo, se acercaron e hicieron contacto con el jardinero de los Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. en el Coors Field de Denver.El incidente se produjo en medio de la séptima entrada. Un video muestra a un espectador acercándose a Acuña y dándole un abrazo en el jardín derecho. Momentos después, dos guardias de seguridad se acercaron a la persona e intentaron que soltara al jardinero de los Braves.Después de que llegara un tercer guardia de seguridad y lograra en gran medida separar al espectador del jugador, un segundo aficionado se acercó corriendo y entró en contacto con Acuña, que cayó al suelo, según muestra el video.Aunque varios miembros de los Braves corrieron al jardín derecho para ayudar, la situación no pasó a mayores, ya que ambos espectadores fueron sacados del campo por el personal de seguridad de los Rockies.Wander Franco, ...

1 killed in Monday night Globeville shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was shot and killed late Monday night in Denver's Globeville neighborhood.According to the Denver Police Department, officers were called to a shooting in the area of 51st and Logan Street just before midnight on Monday.Officers said one person was taken to a local hospital with an unknown extent of injuries. These are the most dangerous spiders in Colorado Several hours later, SkyFOX flew over the scene and police were still investigating with tape blocking off a section of the road.Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, police confirmed that the victim was pronounced dead.At this time, DPD has not released any suspect information. Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a cash reward.

9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The first edition of the Michelin Guide Colorado awarded nine restaurants close to Denver for their delicious and affordable dining experiences. Each restaurant won the Bib Gourmand award, which rates restaurants on high-class food at lower prices. Michelin Guide checking out Colorado’s culinary scene The guide features eight different cuisines from nine spots that are just as delicious but don't break the bank.AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Ash'Kara (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Basta (Photo courtesy of Michelin)The Ginger Pig (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Glo Noodle House (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Hop Alley (Photo courtesy of Michelin)La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Mister Oso (Photo courtesy of Michelin)Tavernetta (Photo courtesy of Michelin)AJ’s Pit Bar-B-QThe Texas-styled barbeque spot in Denver was named "a classic mom-and-pop BBQ spot" by inspectors at Michelin who specifically recommended the custard-stuffed cornbread. It...

Shooting investigation underway in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

A police investigation is currently underway after authorities responded to a ShotSpotter Alert in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, Tuesday morning. Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) officers, including units with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR), were dispatched to the vicinity of Northwest 15th Court and 15th Place around 3:30 a.m., where authorities were seen closing off the surrounding area with crime scene tape. A yellow house on the street was at the center of the investigation as authorities were seen entering and exiting the home during their investigation. Bullet holes were also evident in the home.Neighbors said they heard seven shots around 3:30 a.m. and as another neighbor heard about the incident, they mentioned this was the second time that home was targeted. That incident occurred on Friday and no one was injured when that situation unfolded. Officials said FLFR crews transported a victim, who is expected to survive, as a trauma alert to Broward Health Medical...

Michigan animal dealer surrenders over 150 exotic, endangered animals amidst allegations of mistreatment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

MICHIGAN (WSVN) — In a significant development highlighting the protection of wildlife and the consequences of animal mistreatment, a Michigan animal dealer has agreed to relinquish custody of more than 150 animals, many of which are exotic and endangered, to federal authorities. The move comes as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled allegations of illegal possession and mistreatment against the dealer.Zachery Keeler, the individual at the center of the controversy, is facing serious accusations of not only illegally housing endangered animals but also subjecting them to mistreatment. According to the DOJ, Keeler’s actions violated laws protecting endangered species and animal welfare.The animals in question encompass a diverse array of species, including 50 prairie dogs, 60 squirrels, and a collection of foxes, lemurs, skunks, porcupines, and wallabies. This wide variety of animals, many of which hail from different corners of the globe, speaks to the ...

Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

New York (CNN) — All flights from Tampa International Airport have been canceled Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward the Florida’s Gulf Coast.So far, that’s the only major airport significantly affected by the storm, which strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph overnight. The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Terminal building also is closing Tuesday afternoon.Flight tracking website FlightAware shows that theSouthwest Airlines schedule is the most affected, with 144 cancellations. United, Delta and American Airlines are also impacted with about 150 delays combined and nearly 200 cancellations.Several airlines, including Delta, Southwest, JetBlue and United, have issued advisories to passengers traveling to airports in Idalia’s path, allowing passengers to make changes for free within an allotted time. United also added additional flights from Orlando and Sarasota to its hubs to help people leave the area.Amtrak is also cancelin...

EU won’t ‘dilute’ ambition, says new climate chief

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

The EU’s new Green Deal chief won’t backtrack on the bloc’s climate ambitions — but he won’t push for more, either. Slovakian Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is following in Frans Timmermans’ footsteps amid a growing political backlash against parts of the EU’s new green rulebook, with conservative lawmakers and some member governments calling for Brussels to slow down or pause its rollout of new environmental legislation.While stressing the need to “react to some of the worries,” Šefčovič insists he’s intent on defending the bloc’s efforts. “We are not going to dilute our ambition, that would be like shooting ourselves in the foot,” he told POLITICO and other media outlets today in his first interview since he was named the Commission’s executive vice president in charge of the Green Deal last week.But asked whether he would campaign for more stringent targets to reduce emissions — such as reaching climate neutrality in 2040 as the Un...

Wagner chief Prigozhin buried in private ceremony in St. Petersburg

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was buried during a low-key ceremony in his home city of St. Petersburg, the departed warlord’s press service said Tuesday.The funeral was held “in a closed format,” according to a post on Prigozhin’s company Concord’s Telegram channel. The mercenary-turned-mutineer was buried in the Porokhovskoye cemetery, on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.The location and time of the funeral were kept tightly under wraps until Tuesday, but local Russian media started speculating over the ceremony after they reported tight security measures at several other cemeteries in St. Petersburg. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russian President Vladimir Putin would not attend the funeral.Prigozhin led Russia’s Wagner Group of fighters, including on the front line in Ukraine, before he launched an aborted uprising against the Kremlin in June. He died in a fiery jet crash last week two months to the day aft...