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Residents flee, airlifts begin as wildfire approaches capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories (AP) — Residents of the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories began fleeing an approaching wildfire Thursday in long convoys while air evacuations were underway for those who could not leave by road, the latest chapter in Canada’s worst fire season on record.The fire was within 16 kilometers (10 miles) of the northern edge of Yellowknife, and people in the four areas of the city of 20,000 at highest risk were told to leave as soon as possible, Fire Information Officer Mike Westwick said.Residents in other areas should be out by noon Friday, because strong north winds could push the fire toward the highway needed for evacuation, Westwick said. Although some rain was forecast for the region, first responders were taking no chances.“I want to be clear that the city is not in immediate danger and there’s a safe window for residents to leave the city by road and by air,” Shane Thompson, a government minister for the Territories, told a n...

Biden to pay respects to former Pennsylvania first lady Ellen Casey, who died last week in Scranton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is traveling to Pennsylvania on Thursday to privately pay his respects to the mother of U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, who died last week in Biden’s hometown of Scranton.The president is expected to arrive before visiting hours for Ellen Casey, who also was a former first lady of Pennsylvania, at St. Peter’s Cathedral.Casey, the widow of Pennsylvania Gov. Robert P. Casey and the mother of Casey, D-Pa., died at age 91. Biden issued a statement Monday commemorating her life. Before boarding the plane, Biden said Ellen Casey was an honorable and decent woman. “She played an enormous role not just in my life, but everyone’s,” Biden told reporters. “She was an incredible woman, decent, honorable, her values were amazing. And every time I’d go to Scranton over the years, I’d stop and see her. She was a friend.”Biden also released a lengthy statement earlier this week commemorating her life.The president, who grew up near the Casey household, said Ellen Ca...

Policía: Oficial de DC dispara contra sospechoso de violencia doméstica que habría estado armado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

Un oficial de policía de DC disparó e hirió a un sospechoso de violencia doméstica en Georgia Avenue NW el jueves después de que el hombre sacara un arma, informaron las autoridades. El tiroteo ocurrió durante una sesión informativa del Departamento de Policía Metropolitana sobre cómo responder a un aumento en el crimen.Los oficiales fueron llamados a un “incidente de violencia doméstica” en la cuadra 7400 de Georgia Avenue NW alrededor de las 10:30 a.m., indicó la jefa interina de la policía, Pamela Smith. Tenían una descripción del sospechoso.“El oficial se comprometió, tuvo una conversación con el sospechoso. El sospechoso se giró, sacó un arma y nuestro oficial hizo un disparo”, explicó Smith.El oficial no resultó herido. El sospechoso, cuyo nombre no fue revelado, fue llevado a un hospital. La información sobre su condición no se dio a conocer de inmediato.Varios oficiales rodearon una gasolinera a unas pocas cuadras al sur de la línea entre DC y Maryland.La cuadra 7400 de Geo...

Caleb Williams returns to take a second shot at national title contention with No. 6 USC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caleb Williams’ first season at Southern California was a massive individual success, as evidenced by his Heisman Trophy and his status as the consensus top prospect in the next NFL draft.But Williams has some decidedly unhappy memories of last season, simply because the Trojans fell short of their team goals during their exciting debut under Lincoln Riley.As a quarterback who stands out both for his talents and for his embrace of a leadership role over his entire team, Williams is determined to lead No. 6 USC into national championship contention when he gets a second chance this fall.“We’ve got a lot to go get this year,” Williams said. “Everyone has the same goal and mindset this year. A whatever-it-takes kind of mindset to get all of what we want. It’s going to be a good year. Can’t wait.”The Trojans have taken on another wave of talent as they begin their second season under Riley, whose remarkable rebuilding project still needs plenty of work des...

Cisco Systems, Chegg rise; Hawaiian Electric, CVS Health fall, Thursday, 8/17/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

N EW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday:Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), up $2.19 to $55.16The maker of networking equipment reported stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected.Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (HE), down $2.28 to $11.93Apparent evidence continues to surface that the utility’s power lines may have set off the deadly Maui fires last week.CVS Health Corp. (CVS), down $7.12 to $65.60The Wall Street Journal reported that Blue Shield of California is planning to drop CVS Caremark as pharmacy-benefits manager.Ball Corp. (BALL), up $1.75 to $56.26The maker of aluminum packaging is selling its aerospace business to BAE Systems for $5.6 billion. Avnet Inc. (AVT), up $3.79 to $48.74The maker of electronic components reported much stronger results for its latest quarter than analysts were expecting.Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF), down $9.77 to $43.40The chipmaker reported a big loss and forecast future resu...

Hurricane Hilary forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could bring rain to US Southwest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hilary strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. southwest by the weekend.The U.S. National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hilary had maximum winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and perhaps skim the coast of the Baja California peninsula by the weekend.Hilary was located 365 miles (590 kilometers) from Cabo Corrientes in Mexico. While it was still far from land, the hurricane was moving west-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph) and was expected to take a more northward turn, toward the U.S. border.It was expected to become a major hurricane by Friday and perhaps skim the sparsely populated western edge of the Baja coast. The hurricane center said it could survive briefly as a tropical storm and cross the U.S. border.“Rainfall impacts from Hilary within the Southwestern United States are expected to peak this weekend into Monday,” the hurricane center wrote in...

The young and wealthy chose Colorado in the 2020s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It isn't just the wealthy who came to Colorado in the last five years - it's the young and wealthy. Colorado had one of the nation's largest influxes of wealthy movers in the last five years, particularly as the Americans reshuffled from expensive coastal metros to lower tax, lower expense locales in the early 2020s. Colorado had the nation’s fourth-highest net income gain from migration from 2020 to 2021. It gained $8.6 billion in income from movers. 16 downtown Denver office buildings considered for housing conversions A good chunk of the high earners moving in were young. SmartAdvisor Match analyzed tax return data from 2021 to find which states gained and lost the most young and wealthy workers. Researchers classified young and wealthy as anyone between the ages of 26 and 35 who makes an annual income of $200,000 or more. Colorado gained a net 754 of these individuals in 2021, the fourth-highest net gain of young, wealthy workers in the nation. Florida gained ...

Colorado is home to 3 of the best dude ranches in US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for a unique vacation experience where you can head back to the Wild West, Colorado is a great place to be.USA Today’s 10Best combines a list of 20 nominees for contests that cover food, lodging and travel. Then, readers get to make the final decision and vote for their favorite picks.USA Today made a list of the top 10 dude ranches in the U.S., and three Colorado locations made the cut. Colorado hot spring voted one of the best in US So, what exactly is a dude ranch?According to one of the winners, a dude ranch was the name given to ranches that opened up their doors to tourists in the late 1800s and early 1900s. When the East Coast city slickers traveled West to explore the open range, ranches would host them and eventually charge them for their stay.Colorado is home to a ton of western-style ranches, and three dude ranches were named the best in the whole country.Vista Verde Guest RanchComing in at number nine on the list is the Vista Ver...

New nonstop international flight coming to DIA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A new nonstop international flight is coming to Denver International Airport in 2024.Thursday, the nation's third-busiest airport and the world's seventh-busiest airport has added a new nonstop flight to its schedule. Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland and was founded in 1936. Each plane is adorned with a shamrock and takes travelers across Europe and the North Atlantic.Now, the international airline is adding a new nonstop route to Denver. The airline made the announcement on its Twitter page. Beginning on May 17, 2024, passengers can fly directly from the Mile High City to Dublin, Ireland. How many countries can you fly to directly from Denver? Aer Lingus will be the 24th airline to serve DIA, according to the airport.The airline will be flying four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, making international travel into Europe a little smoother with fewer connecting flights.Flights will depart from Denver at 8:45 p.m. and arrive in D...

These counties have the longest commutes in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:55:21 GMT

Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to Census Bureau data.Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Colorado, using 2021 data from the Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2021 among workers over the age of 16, excluding those who work from home. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide. What causes those ‘unexplainable’ traffic jams? Canva#50. Chaffee County- Average commute to work: 17 minutes- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.5%- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 5%- Means of transportation to work:--- Drove alone: 67.3%--- Carpooled: 8.2%--- Public t...