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Maryland climate town halls, legislation garner attention from national podcasters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

Gov. Wes Moore (D) prepares to sign legislation expanding the state’s offshore wind energy capacity on April 21 at the Tradepoint Atlantic industrial development in Baltimore County, where several components of the wind turbines will be built and assembled. Photo from the Executive Office of the Governor. Gov. Wes Moore (D) prepares to sign legislation expanding the state’s offshore wind energy capacity on April 21 at the Tradepoint Atlantic industrial development in Baltimore County, where several components of the wind turbines will be built and assembled. Photo from the Executive Office of the Governor. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryl...

Akshay Bhatia, 21, wins his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia birdied the closing hole in regulation, then capitalized in sudden death when Patrick Rodgers found a divot in the fairway to win his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday.The 21-year-old Bhatia, who turned pro at 17, earned full status on tour and a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs. He had been playing under special temporary membership since his runner-up finish at the Puerto Rico Open in March.“It’s obviously been a really tough road. I’ve had a lot of up, a lot of down. A lot of good, a lot of bad,” Bhatia said. “But I knew I was going to get here. It was just matter of time. For it to happen this year with special temporary membership and now to get to play all these events and to get it done today was, I can’t even describe it.”Bhatia converted a birdie from about 15 feet on the par-4 18th hole at Tahoe Mountain Club to finish with 40 points under the modified Stableford scoring system that awards five point...

“Se oyó bien raro”: vecina sobre accidente de avioneta en el que murió el piloto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

HOUSTON – Una avioneta se estrelló la noche del sábado después de enredarse en el cableado eléctrico; su piloto no sobrevivió al impacto, confirmaron este domingo las autoridades.“El piloto salió del Aeropuerto Oeste e hizo algunos círculos alrededor de ahí; y cuando iba aterrizar, se enredó en las líneas eléctricas, estrellándose con el avión”, detalló Richard Standifer, del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas.“Solo iba un ocupante y murió”, añadió al identificar a Coleman Sherod como el piloto que viajaba en la avioneta.El impacto de la avioneta al estrellarse se escuchó alrededor de una milla de distancia de donde ocurrió. “Bien raro se oyó. Dijimos que había sido un accidente de un vehículo, pero no. Hasta hoy en la mañana nos dimos cuenta que fue una avioneta”, relató Johanna de Paz, una de las habitantes de la zona.“Alguien de nosotros pasó a esa hora (cuando ocurrió el accidente) por ahí y miró a la persona que estaba ahí...

¿Por qué las altas temperaturas pueden hacer que los aviones sean demasiado pesados para despegar?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

(CNN) — El aumento de las temperaturas en nuestro planeta dificulta el despegue de los aviones en algunos aeropuertos, lo que supone un nuevo reto para la aviación civil. Y como las olas de calor son cada vez más frecuentes, el problema podría extenderse a más vuelos, obligando a las compañías aéreas a dejar a los pasajeros en tierra.“El reto básico al que se enfrenta cualquier avión al despegar es que los aviones son muy pesados y la gravedad quiere mantenerlos en tierra”, explica Paul Williams, profesor de Ciencias Atmosféricas de la Universidad de Reading (Reino Unido). “Para vencer a la gravedad, necesitan generar sustentación, es decir, que la atmósfera empuje al avión hacia arriba.“La sustentación depende de varios factores, pero uno de los más importantes es la temperatura del aire, y a medida que este se calienta se expande, por lo que se reduce el número de moléculas disponibles para empujar el avión hacia arriba”.Clima extremo: OMS advie...

El Partido Popular obtiene una victoria en España, pero su triunfo no es contundente

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

(CNN) — España parece destinada a tener duras negociaciones políticas después de las elecciones del domingo, cuando ningún partido ganó suficientes escaños parlamentarios para formar gobierno. Así las cosas, las perspectivas para la formación de coaliciones siguen siendo inciertas.Con más del 99% de los votos escrutados, el Partido Popular (PP), de centroderecha, ocupará el primer lugar con 136 escaños. Se prevé que el advenedizo partido de ultraderecha Vox, un posible socio de coalición del PP, gane 33 escaños.Mientras tanto, el gobernante Partido Socialista de centroizquierda del primer ministro Pedro Sánchez está en camino de ganar 122 escaños, con el movimiento Sumar, probables socios de coalición, con 31 escaños.Resultados elecciones generales de España 23J, en vivoPara gobernar, un partido o coalición debe lograr una mayoría funcional de 176 escaños en la legislatura de 350 escaños.El líder del PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, dijo que estaba “muy orgulloso” durante...

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Fort Collins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in an intersection in Fort Collins on Sunday afternoon.Fort Collins Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 12:33 p.m. and found a motorcycle rider with life-threatening injuries, according to a press release. 4 juveniles in custody after crash following armed robbery, chase The rider was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.It happened at the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Commanche Drive. The investigation found that three motorcycles were riding southbound on Lemay Avenue when the driver of a Toyota Camry, headed northbound on the same street, turned left to go westbound on Commanche Drive, according to the press release.One of the southbound motorcycles crashed into the passenger side of the Camry, and that rider died.The factors that led up to the crash are still being investigated by the Fort Collins Police Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling Team.In the meantime, Sgt. Mike Avrech...

Cheyenne Frontier Days offering lots of free attractions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KDVR) -- They say there is no such thing as a free lunch, but there is a free breakfast thanks to Cheyenne Frontier Days.A much-loved western tradition is kicking off this weekend, the 127th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days. Rodeos, concerts, all the attractions. But there are things you can do that will not cost you one red penny. Colorado farmers markets near you It's happening now through July 30 at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena, and the schedule is packed.Start your day off with a hearty pancake, coffee and ham breakfast at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza, for free. It actually started out as an emergency preparedness exercise in 1986 and it turned into a much-loved annual event attended by thousands.Once you get your fill, you can work it off by going to one of the Cheyenne Frontier Days parades.“A real western theme and focused on those horse-drawn carriages and it’s quite a sight,” said Mike Smith, chairman of the public relations committee at Cheyenne Frontier Day...

Denver weather: Hot start to the week ahead of thunderstorms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay hot with a daily chance for afternoon thunderstorms through the workweek. Weather tonight: Clearing, warmOvernight, clouds and showers will clear out. Temperatures will stay about 5 degrees warmer than normal and drop to the mid-60s. Weather tomorrow: Sunny start, possible stormsMonday will start with plenty of sunshine. High temperatures will climb to the upper 90s followed by the chance for afternoon thunderstorms. Looking ahead: Staying warm, afternoon stormsMore hot weather is on the way for the rest of the week.Tuesday will look similar to Monday. As high temperatures climb to the upper 90s, clouds will build in by the afternoon followed by a few thunderstorms. The best chance for thunderstorms arrives on Wednesday afternoon. However, this will only slow down the heat a little. High temperatures will continue to reach the low to mid-90s ahead of afternoon thunderstorms at the end of the workweek and into the weekend.

Police investigating reported armed robbery aboard yacht on Miami River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

Police are investigating a reported robbery aboard a yacht along the Miami River.7News cameras captured a heavy police presence and several City of Miami Police cruisers with their lights on parked in the area of Southwest North River Drive and Second Street, near The Wharf Miami, just after 10 p.m., Sunday.The owner of the yacht said they chartered the vessel earlier in the day, and between 13 and 17 people were on board.When it came time to bring the yacht back to its proper dock, the owner said, the people who chartered the yacht paid, but they later held the captain of the boat at gunpoint and demanded their money back.Thankfully, the boat’s owner said, no one was hurt, adding that another crew member had a cellphone and was able to text for help.While the yacht is currently docked near The Wharf, the venue has nothing to do with the incident.A 7News crew saw police officers going on and off the yacht, as they continue to investigate. At one point, they appeared to take on...

Excessive heat warning issued for Miami-Dade and Broward; heat advisory extended until Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

A heat advisory that had been issued for parts of South Florida this weekend was upgraded to an excessive heat warning.The warning, issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon, was in effect for all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties through 8 p.m.7News cameras captured people out and about at Morningside Park in Miami.“I’m exhausted, drained. It’s hard to feel full of energy, and you don’t want to be out here for super long,” said a man.Some are still trying to grapple with the sweltering temperatures.“It’s too hot to even go in the pool. It’s hot,” said parkgoer D’Andra Rolack as she held a portable fan to her face.https://twitter.com/Jackson_Dill/status/1683211830712324098?s=20According to meteorologists, the excessive heat warning happens when the heat index reaches temperatures of 113 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for more than two hours.Back in Morningside, parkgoer D’Andra Rolack said s...