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Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 13 and trapping many others

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two passenger trains derailed in India on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged coaches, officials said.About 400 people were injured and taken to hospitals after the accident, which happened nearly 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) northwest of the capital of New Delhi, officials said. The cause was under investigation.The number of dead was not immediately clear. The director-general of state fire services, Sudhanshu Sarangi, confirmed at least 13 deaths. The New Delhi television news channel reported that 30 people were feared dead.Nearly 500 police officers and rescue workers with 75 ambulances and buses responded to the accident, said Pradeep Jena, the top bureaucrat of the Odisha state.Rescuers were attempting to free 200 people feared trapped in the wreckage, said D.B. Shinde, administrator of the state’s Balasore district.Amitabh Sharma, a railroad ministry spokesperson, said 10 to 12 coache...

NYC’s H&H Bagels is coming to DC area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

H&H Bagels, considered the epitome of a New York City bagel maker, is expanding nationwide and the D.C. metro area is on the list.H&H, founded in 1972, said it will open 25 new restaurants this year across the country, with both company-owned and franchised locations. The plans include 10 stores across D.C., Northern Virginia, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The company did not disclose specific locations or a timeline for openings.Other locations are planned for California, Connecticut, Florida and Illinois.“We’re excited to bring our legendary New York City bagels to cities across the country as part of our expansion plan,” said Jay Rushin, H&H Bagels chief executive. “With each new company-owned and franchise location, we are looking forward to welcoming new customers to the H&H family, while working with like-minded entrepreneurs who are eager to bring an iconic brand and authentic New York City bagel to cities across the country.”The ba...

Amplían el número de citas para pedir asilo en la frontera con la app CBP One

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas — Las autoridades estadounidenses ampliaron el jueves los espacios para solicitar asilo en los cruces terrestres con México a través de una aplicación móvil por segunda vez en menos de un mes, buscando disipar las dudas de que no es una opción viable.Ahora hay 1,250 citas por día en ocho cruces terrestres, frente a las 1,000 anteriores y las 740 a principios de mayo.El aumento “refleja nuestro compromiso de continuar ampliando las opciones legales para los migrantes”, dijo Blas Nuñez-Neto, subsecretario de política fronteriza e inmigración del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional. “Continuaremos ampliando las citas en la frontera a medida que nuestras operaciones lo permitan en términos de capacidad”. Alta demanda de migrantes colapsa app del gobierno de EEUU para pedir asilo CBP One, la app para pedir asilo en la frontera, bajo la lupa de un abogado Durante una visita a Harlingen, Texas, Nuñez-Neto dijo que la app ...

Taylor Swift anuncia conciertos en México y Argentina para su gira “The Eras Tour”: fechas y dónde comprar entradas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

(CNN Español) — La cantante estadounidense Taylor Swift anunció fechas de su gira “The Eras Tour” en México y Argentina, así como en Brasil.En México se presentará el 24, 25 y 26 de agosto en el Foro Sol de Ciudad de México. En ese país las entradas se conseguirán a través de Ticketmaster.En Buenos Aires, el 9 y 10 de noviembre en el estadio de River Plate. La información de los boletos estará disponible en Allaccess.En Brasil estará en el Estadio Nilton Santos el 18 de noviembre y en el Allianz Parque el 25 y 26 de ese mes.Las redes sociales de la artista dicen que habrá más detalles con fechas de la gira internacional.Gracias a su nuevo álbum “Midnights”, Swift se convirtió en la primera artista en reclamar simultáneamente los diez primeros lugares en la lista Billboard Hot 100.Así son los conciertos de Taylor Swift en “The Eras Tour”El “Eras Tour” de Taylor Swift comenzó en marzo en Glendale, Arizona, con un espectáculo de tre...

Lyft driver charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old passenger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department has arrested a Lyft driver who is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old female passenger in May.According to APD, the girl called police in the early morning hours of May 13 to report what had happened. 3.9 earthquake hits Wyoming, just north of Colorado Shengfu Wu, 28, was arrested on May 14 and charged with one count of sexual assault on a child. He has since been released on $50,000 bond.Wu's vehicle was also impounded as evidence.There may be other victims who did not report unwanted sexual contact by Wu, according to a release from APD.Anyone who believes they were a victim and has not reported it is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP or file a report online.

Colorado is one of the nation's best states for shelter animals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's unadopted furry friends are better off than in most states.The Best Friends Animal Society released data on how many of each state's shelter animals were taken in, adopted or killed as well as the ratio of no-kill shelters. Nationally, about 86% of pets taken into shelters end up killed while about 57% of shelters are designated no-kill shelters, which the society designates as a shelter in which 90% or more of animals are saved. How will Casa Bonita tackle its small parking lot? Colorado has an exceptional record among U.S. states. In the Centennial State, 0.79% of cats and dogs taken into shelters are killed, the eighth-lowest rate in the country. Rates are lowest in Vermont, New Hampshire and Delaware. In these states, 100% of animal shelters are no-kill shelters. Colorado also has one of the highest shares of no-kill shelters. Of the state's 70 reporting shelters, 61 are no-kill, or 87% - the nation's fifth-highest share. Colorado's rate is a stark...

Denver Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo listed among the best in the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Colorado is home to not one, but two of the country’s best zoos according to U.S. News and World Report.A list of the 26 best zoos released in late May includes Denver Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. How will Casa Bonita tackle its small parking lot? According to Denver Zoo’s website, there are more than 3,000 animals spread across 84 acres of land.The zoo is located just a few miles from downtown and sits on the same parcel of land that is home to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as well as City Park."Conservation is all of us working together to make small changes that turn into large impacts, and that can start with a visit to Denver Zoo," Erica Elvove, senior vice president for conservation engagement and impact at the Denver Zoo, told U.S. News and World Report.The publication highlighted the Denver Zoo's efforts in conservation and large number of animals.In Colorado Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo may be a little less accessible, but it more than makes ...

Meet SPOT, MDPD’s cutting-edge robot intended for enhanced operations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

In a move to enhance their capabilities and better serve the residents of Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team unveiled their latest technological addition, a robot named SPOT. Developed as the next evolution in robot control robotics, SPOT promises to revolutionize law enforcement operations.MDPD made the announcement in a video posted to Twitter. In the video, Lieutenant Francis Rego said SPOT would be operated by a trained police officer through a user-friendly touchscreen pad. He also mentioned a number of capabilities, including two-way communications.Not only can it perform tasks such as opening doors, retrieving objects, and climbing stairs, but SPOT can also provide invaluable visual feedback to the operator.The deployment of SPOT will be geared towards barricaded subjects and hostage-rescue incidents, where introducing technology can gather critical information without endangering the lives of officers. By utilizing SPOT in these...

Dillard High School senior receives full scholarship for exceptional achievements

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

Dillard High School’s graduation season honored some of South Florida’s most outstanding students.Meet Tamijah Scriven, a superstar student whose impressive resume earned her a full-ride scholarship to college. “Here at Dillard, I’m involved in the dance magnet program, I’m also part of a club called Youth Behind the Shield,” said Scriven. “I’m also part of the track and field and cross-country team, and also played volleyball here.”And through all that participation in school, this 18-year-old maintained a 4.0 GPA and won a Silver Knight Award for giving back to the community.“I have over 493 community service hours,” said Scriven.Her mentor, Officer Ashley Williams from the Youth Behind the Shield club, beams with pride when she talks about Tamijah.“You look at her and you’re just like wow,” said Williams. “Everything she accomplishes, from being a sub-stellar student to being a stellar athle...

Plymouth police commend three Good Samaritans who prevented apparent kidnapping attempt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:02 GMT

The Plymouth Police Department is commending the work of three men, including a former corrections officer, who stepped in and tackled a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a woman holding a child.Authorities said it was around 9 a.m. on Friday when the department received multiple calls for “a man chasing a woman down the street with a gun.”The department said that prior to receiving the calls, a 39-year-old resident had allegedly violated a restraining order by appearing at the home of his estranged wife.“Possessing a face mask and handcuffs, he tried to kidnap her by picking her up and grabbing her by the head and neck while she was holding one of their children,” the department said on its Facebook page.According to police, the woman was able to scream and get the attention of another resident and former corrections officer, Jamie Costa, who immediately began to confront the suspect.At that point, police say the 39 year old allegedly pulled a handgun from h...