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Global warming could cost poor countries trillions. They’ve urged the COP28 climate summit to help

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent developing-world leader on the issue of climate change said Monday that global taxes on the financial services, oil and gas, and shipping industries could drum up hundreds of billions of dollars for poorer countries to adapt and cope with global warming.Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley focused on how poorer countries, with help from richer countries and international finance, could shoulder the astronomical costs to adapt to climate change, reduce its future impact, and pay for losses and damage caused as climate trouble like floods, forest fires and heat waves rip through communities.The U.N. climate summit known as COP28, which is being presided over by the head of the United Arab Emirates’ biggest oil company, put its attention Monday on how developing countries could possibly pay trillions of dollars that experts say they will need to cope with global warming.“This has probably been the most progress we’ve seen in the last ...

US is running out of money for Ukraine and that could hinder fight against Russia, White House warns

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine, saying Kyiv’s war effort to defend itself from Russia’s invasion may grind to a halt without it.In a letter to House and Senate leaders and released publicly, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young warned the U.S. will run out of funding to send weapons and assistance to Ukraine by the end of the year, saying that would “kneecap” Ukraine on the battlefield. She added that the U.S. already has run out of money that it has used to prop up Ukraine’s economy, and “if Ukraine’s economy collapses, they will not be able to keep fighting, full stop.”“We are out of money — and nearly out of time,” she wrote.Biden has sought a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs, but it has faced a difficult reception on Capitol Hill, where there is growing sk...

Shelter-in-place issued for Aurora neighborhood over suspicious activity

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A shelter-in-place has been issued for an Aurora neighborhood while police investigate a report of suspicious activity.The Aurora Police Department tweeted about the shelter-in-place at 7:30 a.m. Monday. Police investigating shooting, assault in Aurora There is a large police presence near South Aurora Parkway and East Euclid Avenue. The area is in the Tallyn's Reach neighborhood near Southlands Mall. All police have said at this time is that there was a report of suspicious activity. All residents west of that intersection have been ordered to shelter inside their homes and stay away from doors and windows.At 7:50 a.m., Aurora police said one person was safely taken into custody, but the shelter-in-place remains active. East Euclid Avenue is closed between South Catawbe Circle and South Calhoun Place. This is a developing story and more information will be posted as it is released.

This Colorado spot got the most snow this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While Denver only saw a few flakes this weekend, the high country ended up with some serious powder. Snow started falling in the high county on Friday, with many ski areas receiving snow throughout the weekend. This opened up some new trails but also led to road closures.On Sunday, the National Weather Service warned of low visibility and blizzards, which was followed by multiple road closures, especially for people going in and out of the mountains. Colorado snow totals for Dec. 2-3 Rabbit Ears Pass had the most snow with 40.5 inches. The pass more than doubled every other area with snow accumulation, other than Spicer Peak which hit 28.5 inches this weekend.Here are the 10 Colorado spots that received the most snow this weekend:Rabbit Ears Pass: 40.5 inchesSpicer Peak: 28.5 inchesBerthoud Pass: 19.5 inchesWinter Park: 18 inchesCopper Mountain: 18 inchesEldora: 17 inchesBreckenridge: 17 inchesLongs Peak: 16.5 inchesLoveland Pass: 16.5 inchesSan Juan Skyway: 15 inc...

Nova Southeastern University Sharks aim for back-to-back titles amidst undefeated streak

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

While March Madness fans revel in the journeys of the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Atlantic University, there’s another South Florida basketball powerhouse quietly amassing victories. Enter the Nova Southeastern University Sharks, a force to be reckoned with, eyeing a second consecutive national championship.Nicknamed the “Shark Tank,” Nova Southeastern University boasts an impressive home-court record, undefeated since February 15, 2020 — clinching an extraordinary 47 consecutive wins.“When opposing teams come here, the sharks are circling,” remarked Sharks guard Mike Moore. Describing their home games as “black-outs,” Moore highlighted the team’s relentless approach, causing opponents to falter under the intense pressure.Under the guidance of head coach Jim Crutchfield, now in his sixth season at NSU, the Sharks have achieved a remarkable 42-game winning streak overall. Last year, they secured an undefeated season, claiming the NCAA ...

More EU countries threaten to close Russian borders amid migrant surge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

A growing number of asylum seekers arriving on the EU’s eastern frontier is forcing Baltic countries to consider border closures with Russia, due to fears the Kremlin is weaponizing desperate people to create a migration crisis on the Continent.Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are increasingly concerned after Finland last week shut all of its crossings with Russia for two weeks after undocumented migrants from crisis-hit countries in the Horn of Africa and Asia entered the Nordic nation. The Latvian Ministry of Internal Affairs told POLITICO that Riga “does not currently plan to close the border with Russia and Belarus completely” but revealed officials are “carefully monitoring the further development of the situation with illegal immigration flows. If the situation changes radically and threatens the security of the country, it is not excluded that Latvia can also close its eastern border completely.”Estonia has previously said it is braced for a potenti...

John Kerry shrugs off COP28 chief’s controversial fossil fuel remarks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber’s controversial remarks that “no science” shows a fossil fuel phaseout is needed to hit climate goals may require “clarification,” U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told POLITICO. Kerry’s remarks — his first reaction since the Guardian published al-Jaber’s comments on Sunday — show the U.S. diplomat is not withdrawing his long-standing support for the COP28 chief, despite ongoing concerns about al-Jaber’s other role as CEO of ADNOC, the UAE’s state-owned mega oil firm.“Look, he’s gotta decide how he wants to phrase it, but the bottom line is this COP needs to be committed to phasing out all unabated fossil fuel,” Kerry told POLITICO’s Power Play podcast with Anne McElvoy. Speaking during an online event in November, al-Jaber said there was no scientific basis to conclude that a fossil fuel phaseout is needed to restrict global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius — the most ambitious target of the Paris Agreeme...

Dedham Police investigating assault on Total Wine employee Sunday night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

Authorities are investigating an attack that took place Sunday night at Total Wine on Route 1 in Dedham.According to Dedham Police, a male employee of Total Wine was assaulted by a group of individuals and threatned with a knife in the business’ parking lot while he was leaving work around 8 p.m.Police said one of the individuals in the group was denied purchase at the liquor store on Saturday.The victim’s cellphone was taken after it fell out of his pocket. He was evaluated on scene but denied further medical treatment.This investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Medford Police implement body camera program

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

A group of 33 Medford police officers will begin using body-worn cameras this month, with the remainder of the department joining in the program at the start of the new year.“The launch of our new Body Worn Camera Program marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and strengthen the trust between our officers and the community we serve.” Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley said in a statement.The trial period, which began on Monday, Dec. 4, will “be focused on educating officers on camera usage, identifying glitches and concerns, and working to familiarize officers with the protocols around body cameras.”Officers will wear the cameras at all times during their patrol shifts, activating the recording devices only during specific police interactions.The police department said they have a dedicated server to collect and store the data collected from the cameras and they will regularly review and update their camera policies “to align w...

Hyde Park woman wins $25 million instant prize, 17 years after winning big on another instant ticket

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:14:56 GMT

A woman from Hyde Park has hit it big once again when it comes to scratch tickets, winning $25 million off an instant game, according to officials.The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that Desiree Fortini-Craft won the $25 million grand prize via a “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” scratch ticket.The win comes some 17 years after Fortini-Craft won another instant ticket prize in 2006, collecting $1 million in that case, state lottery officials said.With her latest winnings, Fortini-Craft told officials she hopes to use the winnings to enjoy life with her fiancé Jason Perkins, who joined her in claiming her prize at the Mass Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. She opted to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $16,250,000 (before taxes).Describing how she and Perkins are hard workers, Fortini-Craft said they planned on having a “really good Christmas in Aruba” and that she hoped to use some of her prize to pay off the student loans of her three daughters...