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Biden calls ‘surge’ in antisemitism ‘sickening’ during White House Hanukkah reception

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

A man returns to his seat during the National Chanukah Menorah lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin) A man returns to his seat during the National Chanukah Menorah lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden hosted a Hanukkah reception at the White House on Monday night, vowing to continue to stand with Israel in its war with Hamas while saying that a “surge of antisemitism” around the globe “is sickening.”Nearly 800 guests filled the East Room to almost overflowing. The crowd inclu...

Hallan gigantesco cráneo de monstruo marino prehistórico en la “Costa Jurásica” de Inglaterra

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

(CNN) — El cráneo notablemente bien conservado de un gigantesco pliosaurio, un monstruo marino prehistórico, fue descubierto en una playa del condado de Dorset, en el sur de Inglaterra, y podría revelar secretos sobre estas impresionantes criaturas.Los pliosaurios dominaban los océanos en una época en la que los dinosaurios vagaban por la tierra. El fósil desenterrado tiene unos 150 millones de años, casi 3 millones de años más joven que cualquier otro hallazgo de pliosaurio. Los investigadores analizan el espécimen para determinar si podría ser una especie nueva para la ciencia.El fósil, descubierto originalmente en la primavera de 2022, junto con su complicada excavación y su investigación científica en curso, ahora se detallan en el próximo documental de la BBC “Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster”, presentado por el legendario naturalista Sir David Attenborough, que se transmitirá el 14 de febrero en PBS.El enorme tamaño del reptil marino carnívoro era tal que el crá...

López Obrador anuncia reforma para eliminar el Instituto de Transparencia y otros órganos autónomos. Expertos dicen que sería negativo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, informó este lunes que antes de que termine su mandato presentará una iniciativa de reforma para eliminar el Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (Inai) y otros organismos autónomos, pues considera que estos son “onerosos” y “no sirven para nada”.López Obrador hizo el anuncio este lunes durante su conferencia de prensa diaria, en la cual —como ha hecho antes a lo largo de su gobierno— aseguró que las instituciones autónomas gastan dinero público y, según él, no generan un beneficio para la ciudadanía.“Tenemos que hacer una reforma administrativa y tienen que desaparecer esos organismos supuestamente autónomos”, dijo el presidente, quien además del Inai mencionó al Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) y a la Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (Cofece).Especialistas consultados por CNN se mostraron contrarios a las declaraciones de López Obrad...

Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire.The unanimous verdict reached Monday came after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play Store. The store is the main place where hundreds of millions of people around the world download and install apps that work on smartphones powered by Google’s Android software.Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, filed a lawsuit against Google three years ago, alleging that the internet search giant has been abusing its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually. Just as Apple does for its iPhone app store, Google collects a commission ranging from 15% to 30% on digi...

Un romance vertiginoso comenzó en una chocolatería de Bruselas y se convirtió en una historia de amor de casi 40 años

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando el turista estadounidense Marty Kovalsky entró a una chocolatería de Bruselas en el verano de 1986, se enamoró del chocolate belga.Se dio cuenta enseguida de que el chocolate estadounidense no se comparaba con el exquisito y sedoso de Bruselas. Tenía mucho sabor y era delicioso. Rápidamente se obsesionó.Además, la tienda con la que tropezó era preciosa, al borde de la Grand Place, con sus imponentes edificios barrocos, el ayuntamiento del siglo XV y las pintorescas calles adoquinadas que la rodean. En el interior, la tienda ofrecía deliciosos chocolates de piso a techo.Durante los dos días siguientes, Marty volvió a la chocolatería de la Grand Place un total de cinco veces. Cada vez le gustaba más.Pero no era solo el encanto del chocolate lo que le llamaba, sino Myriam Van Zeebroeck.Myriam Van Zeebroeck en la Grand Place de Bruselas, cerca de la chocolatería donde trabajaba. Crédito: Cortesía de Marty Kovalsky y Myriam Van ZeebroeckMyriam era una experta lingüis...

As few details are released, fatal stabbing of Catholic priest rocks small Nebraska community

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (AP) — The fatal stabbing of a Catholic priest inside the church rectory where he lived has rocked the eastern Nebraska community of Fort Calhoun, a one-stoplight town where people tend not to worry if they forget to lock their doors at night.The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell, who served at St. John the Baptist church, was attacked during what authorities called a break-in early Sunday. The 65-year-old died despite being rushed to an Omaha hospital. Officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man, who was still in the church rectory when they arrived six minutes after the priest called 911.“A lot of people learned about the death of Father Gutgsell when they showed up for Mass and found the church circled with police crime tape,” church deacon Jerry Mapes told the Omaha World-Herald. By Monday, the church nestled in a neighborhood a block away from the elementary school was clear of crime scene tape as it prepared to host a wake for one of its members,...

Officers charged in Christian Glass death due in court on Tuesday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Four additional officers charged in connection with the death of Christian Glass are due in court Tuesday morning.Glass, 22, was shot and killed in his car in June 2022 after he called for help when his car broke down in Silver Plume. He told emergency dispatchers he had possible weapons in his car, including knives and a hammer, which his family said he had for an amateur geology trip. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The hour-long encounter was captured on multiple body-worn cameras.Glass was shot six times by a Clear Creek County deputy. According to the video, deputies busted a window of the vehicle, shot him with bean bags and used a Taser against him. Glass, showing some signs of paranoia and some incoherence, never left the vehicle.Glass can be seen using his hands to make a heart against the window before it is broken. Multiple officers are also captured surrounding Glass’ car.Duty to intervene charges ag...

1 of 2 structurally deficient I-70 bridges rebuilt at Vail Pass

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Vail Pass is a notoriously challenging stretch of Interstate 70.Not only does it have the highest crash rate for all of I-70 in Colorado, but it's also sent drivers on two bridges deemed "structurally deficient."The good news is those bridges are getting replaced — and one of the replacements is already open to traffic. It's part of an ongoing, $300 million project designed to improve safety on I-70 along the Vail Pass stretch, where construction just paused for the winter season.Progress so far includes the completion of a new westbound bridge over Polk Creek, replacing its structurally deficient predecessor, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 A third lane on the new bridge now gives more room for emergency response vehicles when traffic is blocked and, eventually, will accommodate a third lane along westbound Vail Pass, CDOT said.Aerial view of the I-70 bridges at Mile Point 185. The new westbou...

Over a dozen car windows smashed in Arvada neighborhood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are investigating a spree of vehicle vandalism in the Leyden Rock neighborhood. Neighbors told FOX31 that more than a dozen vehicles had their windows smashed in the early morning hours of Dec. 6."You just can’t believe it’s happening in this neighborhood,” Kim Hornecker said.  These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 McKenna Caruso woke up to find the back window of her car completely shattered. "When I came out, I was completely shocked and was so confused, like why would this happen to me? Who would do it?” Caruso said. “You don’t expect it at all, so it’s just super upsetting and it’s not easy to fix. It’s super expensive, so that’s hard as well."Other neighbors told FOX31 they heard it but didn’t know what it was. "It did wake me, and it was like a pop, pop, pop,” Nancy Martinez said. “I thought that it was firecrackers."Arvada Police said they are currently investigating the spree of vehicle vandalism with at least 15 cases.15 cases o...

Denver International Airport cargo employees strike over safety concerns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:39:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Cargo workers at Denver International Airport announced they will be striking Monday morning. Swissport employees who load and handle essential packages and freight at DIA said they delivered the strike notice Sunday night. Striking workers say their main complaint is unsafe working conditions. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season According to Swissport’s website, the company has provided airport ground services and managed a modern air cargo warehouse at DIA since 2006. A Swissport Cargo Agent said anything that's coming into Denver for Amazon by air comes through Swissport and anything that's leaving Denver by air for Amazon comes through them as well. Workers say they are striking due to faulty and broken equipment, dangerous working temperatures at facilities, and inadequate safety training. They say the conditions are preventing them from making sure packages are delivered on time.Andrew Guttman hasn’t worked for Swiss...