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These Colorado spots are the best in US for cross-country skiing

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Fresh powder is falling in the mountains, but that doesn't mean you have to go downhill skiing to enjoy the snow.Cross-country skiing is just as satisfying, and it doesn't include wait times for ski lifts.If you're near the Denver metro, some of the best cross-country ski resorts are closer than the ski areas.USAToday asked a panel of ski experts to name their favorite cross-country resorts and then readers voted on the choices. Two places in Colorado ranked as some of the best spots to cross-country ski in the U.S. This Colorado ski hotel ranked No. 1 in the country Devil's Thumb Ranch was named the second-best in the country for cross-country skiing. It's located in Tabernash, which is about 15 minutes from Winter Park. There are nearly 75 miles of groomed trails that vary in difficulty for beginner to advanced cross-country skiers.If you stay the night, you can soak in the year-round heated pool and hot tub.This isn't the first time USAToday named Devil's Thumb ...

Messi, Inter Miami schedule match in Hong Kong on Feb. 4

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to Hong Kong.The club revealed plans Thursday for a Feb. 4 match there on its first international tour, part of its preseason before the 2024 Major League Soccer campaign. Messi and Inter Miami will face a team composed of top players from the First Division league in Hong Kong.“Hong Kong is a beautiful city with a great sports scene,” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said in remarks distributed by the team. “Throughout my career, I have spent a lot of time in Asia — I am so pleased to have the opportunity to bring Inter Miami to play our first international tour match in this fantastic city.”The match will be hosted at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium.Inter Miami previously revealed plans to play in El Salvador on Jan. 19. The team was scheduled to play in China last month but plans for that two-game trip fell through.Inter Miami said additional “preseason matches and destinations will be announced in the c...

2 injured after vehicle collides with home in Westchester neighborhood

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

Miami-Dade Police (MDPD) and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) responded to a distress call regarding a crash involving a vehicle colliding with a structure in the Westchester neighborhood of Southwest Miami-Dade. On Friday, around 8 a.m., MDFR arrived at the scene, near Southwest 92nd Avenue and 21st Terrace, where a vehicle reportedly struck a house, resulting in a call for assistance. Live video footage from the scene showed the severity of the damage: several cars involved in the crash were demolished and the car that appeared to have caused all the damage flipped on its side.Authorities surrounded the overturned vehicle as they appeared to be attempting an extraction. It remains unclear why officials surrounded the overturned car. A police helicopter was also on the scene. It is unclear if this was a crime scene before the collision. Officials have confirmed that two people needed to be trauma alerted to the hospital. Their condition remains unknown. Details surrounding the circums...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue respond to car fire on I-95 in North Miami

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

A fiery scene unfolded on the Interstate 95 Expressway as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to reports of a vehicle fire.Just after 8 a.m., crews arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze, on the southbound lanes of I-95, near Northwest 135th Street in North Miami. Due to this incident, two left lanes, including the express lanes, have been blocked. Though details are limited, this incident is causing heavy delays on the expressway. Morning commuters are encouraged to seek an alternate route until crews clear the scene. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Azerbaijan’s path to COP29 clear after Bulgaria drops bid

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bulgaria has withdrawn its bid to host next year’s global climate summit, clearing the way for the conference to take place in oil-rich Azerbaijan. Bulgarian Environment Minister Julian Popov told POLITICO that the country was sending its letter of withdrawal on Friday evening, one day after Armenia gave up on its aspirations to host COP29 and backed Baku. “In the spirit of goodwill and for the sake of a successful climate conference hosted by the Eastern European Group, the Republic of Bulgaria is hereby withdrawing its candidature for hosting COP29,” a statement subsequently sent by the Bulgarian environment ministry said. “We therefore lend our support for the Republic of Azerbaijan’s candidature.” On Thursday, before the decision was announced, Popov told POLITICO in an interview: “Our position is that we care about the process. The moment we are convinced that if we withdraw the process will benefit, we will d...

Diplomatic cables reveal UK fears over $15B Vietnam coal deal

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Vietnam made a big splash at COP28 by announcing details of a $15.5 billion, G7-backed plan to shutter its coal industry — but British diplomats worry that Hanoi is not fully on board, according to briefing notes seen by POLITICO.The plan drew praise at an event on December 1 alongside the opening of the U.N. climate conference in Dubai, where Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.K. Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho in heralding the release of a detailed blueprint for spending the cash promised by a group of wealthy nations. The so-called Resource Mobilisation Plan (RMP) was a “great milestone,” said von der Leyen. U.S. climate envoy John Kerry, whose government is one of the funders, said it could lead to a “dynamic and just green economy and cleaner future for the Vietnamese people.”But private briefing notes between U.K. government officials, dated this week, indicate a lot of c...

Driver crashes into yard, damages two cars in Jamaica Plain

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

Two cars were damaged Thursday night when a driver crashed into a yard in Jamaica Plain. The crash happened in the area of Chestnut Avenue and Ashley Street. Later speaking with 7NEWS, the owner of one of the damaged cars said he heard screeching and saw the driver slam into his car. The owner, Alfredo Liriano, said the person was trying to parallel park but hit the gas instead of the brake. He continued, saying he was just one month away from his last car loan payment.“Six years of payments and now it gets hit like that,” he said. “That’s amazing. What timing?”A Boston police spokesperson confirmed police received a call about this crash near 8:40 p.m.Police subsequently responded to the area.No injuries were reported, the spokesperson said.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Menorah lit on Boston Common, marking first night of Hanukkah

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

Members of the Boston Jewish community gathered on Boston Common Thursday night to mark the first night of Hanukkah.Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were on hand for the fortieth public menorah lighting organized by Chabad of Boston. Local Jewish leaders said they hope the holiday can shine a positive light with antisemitism on the rise, with this year’s large 22-foot tall menorah leading the way. The city is seeing a surge in public Hanukkah displays, with many in the Jewish community planning to light their menorahs in visible places to express and share their pride. “There’s no better time to be proud to be Jewish, to be proud to support Israel, and to be in a city where we should be proud of our identity and be public about our identity,” said Robert Trestan, Vice President of the of the Anti-Defamation League. Hanukkah will be celebrated through Friday, Dec. 15.

Multiple cars damaged in Revere crash

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

Multiple cars were damaged early Friday morning in a crash in Revere. The crash happened on Abruzzi Street and appeared to involve several vehicles. A home in the area also appeared to be damaged. Emergency crews were spotted on scene and cars were eventually towed away from the area. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:14:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Book publishing in 2023 was a story of cooling sales and rising conflict, marked by legal action, protests, censorship and the impact of forces well beyond the industry.Print book sales continued to recede following the pandemic-era surge, but fiction remained strong, thanks in part to the young readers on BookTok. Colleen Hoover, one of BookTok’s signature authors, continued her reign as the country’s top-selling author, even without releasing a new book in 2023. Three of her novels were among the top 10 sellers as tracked by Circana, with other popular releases including novels by two authors, Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, regarded as leaders of romantasy, a newly branded genre that combines romance and fantasy. Literary highlights included Justin Torres’ inventive narrative on the hidden history of gay sexuality, “Blackouts,” winner of the National Book Award for fiction. Critics also praised James McBride’s multiethnic crime story “The Heave...