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Australia ama tanto a sus canguros que establece cuotas anuales para matarlos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Los canguros están en el escudo de armas de Australia y en la cola de la aerolínea nacional, pero cada año las autoridades estatales permiten que cazadores con licencia maten a millones de ellos.El gobierno y los expertos en vida silvestre dicen que algunas especies de canguros son tan abundantes que deben sacrificarse regularmente para proteger la tierra, otras especies nativas y los propios animales de morir de hambre durante los tiempos de sequía.Australia ha perdido casi un tercio de su población de koalas en los últimos tres años, según una fundaciónPero el sacrificio legal de un ícono nacional enfureció a algunos activistas, quienes durante años han hecho campaña para poner fin a una práctica que dicen es cruel y está impulsada por intereses comerciales.Según los programas gubernamentales, los cazadores con licencia ganan una tarifa por cada kilogramo de canguro y los cadáveres se procesan para obtener carne, piel y cuero para exportar a alred...

Suspect accused of murdering spouse, adult child in Englewood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A suspect accused of murdering their spouse and adult child was arrested Saturday, according to the Englewood Police Department.According to EPD, the incident was at a residence in the area of W. Floyd Avenue and S. Inca Street.There was no threat to the community, and police asked for people to respect the family's privacy.The suspect's name was not released. Family notification was still pending, and no further information was available.

House Dems limit debate on controversial gun bill to 1 hour during weekend session

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the 1-hour debate limit came after the bill had already been debated for multiple hours on previous days.DENVER (KDVR) -- Democrats made an uncommon move in the Colorado House of Representatives Saturday night by limiting the debate over a major gun bill to only one hour.Saturday night's debate about the bill, which would allow lawsuits against gun dealers and maufacturers in the state, was limited after hours of debate held on previous days.Limiting the debate to an hour is a rule the majority party in the House is allowed to use and in this case was applied by House Speaker Julie McCluskie. Rep. Neguse discusses inflation, economy Democratic strategist, Andy Boian, said this move was done by Democrats to avoid a filibuster by Republicans to delay possible passage of the bill in the state legislature."As a result, we are not doing the will of the people," Boian said. "The will of the people are not being done by these fil...

Massachusetts State Police troopers recover rifle stolen from MSP cruiser

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

Massachusetts State Police troopers have recovered the patrol rifle that was stolen from a locked State Police cruiser a few days ago, police said on Sunday.The rifle had been snatched from one of the force’s locked cruisers in a Malden parking garage on Thursday.Troopers found the gun in the Boston-area on Sunday, and there’s no sign that someone used the rifle in a crime.“MSP Troopers a short time ago recovered the patrol rifle stolen from a cruiser Thursday,” Massachusetts State Police tweeted. “There is no evidence that the rifle was used in a subsequent crime. The gun was recovered in Greater Boston area.“Our investigation is ongoing,” MSP added in the tweet. “No further info is being released at this time.”Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Burglar takes Massachusetts State Police-issued rifle from locked cruiser in Malden Crime & Public Safety | Skier dies after hitting tree on Wachu...

Knox, Blanchette, Brown win National High School Wrestling titles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

Tyler Knox had one piece of unfinished business to take over before handing in his St. John’s Prep singlet.Wrestling in his final match as a member of the Eagles, the Stanford-bound Knox capped off a dominant run to his second National High School Wrestling championship by defeating Jacob Brenneman of Virginia, 11-0, in the 132-pound final at Virginia Beach. Knox won four of his matches without conceding a point, while pinning the other two opponents.“I haven’t wrestled a competitive tournament in two to three months, so I wanted to show the country everything I’ve been working on,” Knox said. “I was talking to the Central Catholic wrestler (Nate Blanchette, who won the 170 Junior National title) during breakfast and talking about how this was last match as a St. John’s Prep wrestler, so I wanted to take it all in.”“Knoxie is just unreal, two years in a row coming down here and winning the tournament,” St. John’s Prep coach Manny Costa said. “It’s...

West Reading chocolate factory explosion death toll rises to 4, with 3 still missing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

The death toll from the Friday explosion of a West Reading chocolate factory has risen to four.During a Sunday morning press briefing, Police Chief Wayne Holben announced that a fourth body had been pulled from the rubble of the R.M. Palmer Co. plant on South Second Avenue in the early hours of the day.Officials have not released any details about the individuals who lost their lives in the incident.Three people believed to have been inside the plant at the time of the blast are still unaccounted for, Holben said.The explosion took place just before 5 p.m. Friday, rocking the borough with a loud, quick blast. Rescue crews have been working around the clock since, digging through the debris in hopes of finding survivors.One survivor was discovered early Saturday morning. Holben said Sunday that a woman was pulled from the rubble after rescue dogs drew emergency personnel close enough that they could hear her calling for help.It is believed the woman was on the second floor of the bui...

How to get a free car wash in San Diego this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- In honor of National Car Wash Day on Tuesday, a local family-owned car wash business is giving back to the community by offering free washes. Soapy Joe's, which was voted "Best Car Wash in San Diego" in 2022 by the San Diego Reader, said it's giving local residents one free Magic Joe wash, which usually costs $20. Graze Craze: Charcuterie board utopia opens first San Diego location The Magic Joe wash includes a citrus pre-soak, rapid rinses, dynamic dry, rain repellent, tires shine, triple conditioner, magic glaze clear coat, magic ceramic paint protection and an air freshener. So, how to you secure your free wash? It's as easy as registering online with a name and email address. San Diego residents can claim their free car wash here.After signing up, a barcode will be sent to the email address provided that can be redeemed at any Soapy Joe's location in San Diego. Here's a complete list of locations with addresses.-- Chula Vista: 3048 Bonita Rd.-- El Cajon: 2658 Jama...

Woman critically injured in industrial accident in Etobicoke

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

A woman in her 50s is in critical condition following an industrial accident at a hotel in the west end of the city. Firefighters were first called to the Residence Inn by Marriott on Reading Court near Pearson International Airport around 9 a.m. Sunday morning. When they arrived they were led to a person who was without vital signs. CPR was started until paramedics arrived and took over before transporting them to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police would not elaborate on the nature of the accident. The Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate.

Netanyahu fires defense minister for urging halt to overhaul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister on Sunday, a day after the former army general called for a halt to the planned overhaul of Israel’s judiciary that has fiercely divided the country.The move signals the prime minister will move ahead this week with plans for the overhaul, which has sparked widespread opposition. Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets, military and business leaders have spoken out against it and leading allies of Israel have voiced concerns. Outgoing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a former army general, is a senior member of Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party. On Saturday, he called for a pause in the controversial legislation until after next month’s Independence Day holidays, citing the rift’s threat to Israel’s national security. Netanyahu’s office did not provide further details over the firing. Galit Distal Atbaryan, Netanyahu’s public diplomacy minister, said that the prime minister summoned Ga...

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:34 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators increasingly focus on rail safety following last month’s fiery derailment in Ohio.The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said in a statement Saturday that it had reached an agreement with the union that represents conductors to drop its proposal to take those workers out of the cabs of locomotives just months after it was pressing to test out the idea of stationing conductors in trucks in parts of its 23-state network. Norfolk Southern made a similar announcement several days earlier.The Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that forced the evacuation of roughly half the town of East Palestine near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border after officials released and burned toxic chemicals is what sparked the renewed interest in railroad safety. A bipartisan bill that...