Home

Zelenskyy visits Capitol Hill and the White House with US aid for Ukraine at risk of collapse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But as he then headed to the White House, additional American support was in grave doubt.Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington came at a grim time, much changed from the hero’s welcome he received last year. President Joe Biden’s request for an additional $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress as Republicans are insisting on linking it to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry.Flanked by Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Zelenskyy entered a private meeting with senators with a public bipartisan show of support and to some applause. But more than an hour later f...

ANÁLISIS | El caso EE.UU. contra Trump traerá nuevas miserias políticas a la asediada Corte Suprema, sin importar la decisión de los jueces

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

(CNN) — La petición del fiscal especial Jack Smith a la Corte Suprema este lunes pone a los jueces en una situación altamente cargada con un expresidente que ha intentado repetidamente politizar el poder judicial federal y utilizarlo para sus propios fines.Al tiempo que este caso pone a prueba la acusación federal de Smith contra Donald Trump por subversión electoral, también pondrá a prueba al alto tribunal estadounidense.Fiscal especial va directamente a la Corte Suprema para que defina si Trump tiene inmunidadDurante el mandato de Trump, las disputas sobre la política de su gobierno y sus propios negocios sacudieron constantemente a los jueces. Mientras Trump desafiaba el Estado de Derecho, fomentaba teorías conspirativas y lanzaba ataques personales. Dirigió su vitriolo contra el presidente de la Corte Suprema, John Roberts, y, cuando perdió un caso, contra todo el tribunal.Tras las elecciones de 2020, los jueces rechazaron demandas infundadas relacionadas con Trump que ha...

Boeing says deliveries of new planes are up, generating much-needed cash for the aircraft maker

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 56 commercial planes in November, an increase as the company tries to fix manufacturing problems that have disrupted production of its best-selling aircraft.Most of the planes were 737 Max jets to airlines and lessors, including eight to United Airlines, seven to Southwest Airlines and five to Ireland’s Ryanair. With one month left, Boeing is close to achieving its goal of delivering at least 375 737s this year — it has 351 so far. November deliveries nearly matched the total for September and October, when manufacturing issues hindered shipments.Deliveries are an important source of cash for Boeing, since buyers typically pay a large portion of the purchase price at delivery.Boeing reported orders for 104 after cancellations. The company previously announced an Emirates order for 90 Boeing 777s at the Dubai Air Show. Source

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken finger

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert will undergo surgery on Tuesday on his broken index finger on his right hand and will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ remaining four games this season.Herbert visited two hand specialists on Monday after he suffered the injury during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.“He is tough as they come, but we’re going to make sure that, whatever it is, we’re going to do what is best for Justin, long term,” coach Brandon Staley said on Monday.Herbert is the seventh starting quarterback in the league to be lost for the season because of an injury if the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers does not return from his torn Achilles tendon. That includes the top two QBs who signed extensions during the preseason.Herbert signed a $252.5 million extension on the first day of training camp and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow inked a five-year extension worth $275 million three days before the start of the regular season.Easton...

Arson suspect wanted in large downtown Littleton fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man is wanted for arson, according to the Littleton Police Department, related to a two-alarm fire in downtown Littleton on Friday, Nov. 17.The department secured an arrest warrant for James Daigle, 39. He is facing charges of second-degree arson, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal trespass, according to the Littleton Police Department.Daigle is wanted in connection to a fire first reported at 12:17 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 at the northeast corner of Main and Prince Streets. Littleton police officers arrived and found a three-story building under construction "engulfed" in flames.While the three-story building was unoccupied, officers noticed a nearby four-story apartment building was occupied. Flames were beginning to reach that building, causing officers to begin urgently evacuating residents. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The second alarm was transmitted as soon as South Metro Fire Rescue arr...

Parts of Broadway in Denver to be closed this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver drivers will need to plan alternate routes this weekend, as parts of Broadway will be fully closed.From Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, Dec. 16 at noon, crews will be working on an improvement project in the area of Broadway and Interstate 25.Due to this project, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will fully close both north and southbound lanes of Broadway between Exposition and Mississippi Avenue. The road cuts between the Baker and Washington Park West neighborhoods. These Colorado highways are some of the most hated roads in America The project will also close the southbound I-25 ramp to Broadway.From Dec. 15-16. north and southbound Broadway will be closed from Ohio Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. Drivers who need to get around the closure this weekend and get to I-25 will be rerouted to either Alameda Avenue, Mississippi Avenue, Santa Fe Drive/Kalamath Street and University Boulevard.Map of the local access detour arou...

Colorado's low-income energy assistance program sets new applications record

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After setting a record for the number of applications in 2022, Colorado's Low Income Energy Assistance Program is receiving a record number of applications once again this year. Since Nov. 1, more than 65,500 Coloradans have applied for LEAP -- a 10% increase over this time last season. Applications are accepted through April 30, 2024. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 The statewide, federally funded program helps eligible individuals and families pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. The program provides a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of the eligible household. This winter, eligible families can expect to receive between $200-$1,000, depending on the type of heating fuel, income and other factors.“Many Coloradans continue to experience a tremendous need for energy assistance,” Theresa Kullen, LEAP manager, said in a release. “No one should have to live in a cold home or choose between heating their home and pa...

Student brings BB gun to SLAM! North; no injuries reported

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

A student at SLAM! North Campus brought a BB gun to school on Tuesday morning, school officials said. The student has not been identified but school officials said the student did not “intend to use the item maliciously” and no student or faculty was harmed. The school said they called local law enforcement to conduct a further investigation. “We want to thank the students and parents who reported the incident. Their adherence to our ‘See Something, Say Something’ protocol has further illustrated the positive community of trust and safety we have cultivated here at SLAM North. This incident underscores the importance of our community vigilance and commitment to the safety and well-being of each other,” said the school in a statement.

Rishi Sunak squeaks through in key Rwanda vote despite Tory infighting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

LONDON — Rishi Sunak won a key House of Commons vote on his contentious Rwanda legislation Tuesday — but with a reduced majority, as Tory disputes threatened to boil over.The British parliament passed Sunak’s Rwanda Safety Bill by 313 to 269 in an evening vote at an early parliamentary stage, which is usually a formality. However, Conservatives on both sides of the party had criticized the plan in the lead up to the vote, and the legislation still faces a tricky path to becoming law. The margin of victory indicates that several Conservatives opted to abstain, rather than vote for the government. The embattled U.K. prime minister staked his premiership on the troubled Rwanda plan, which aims to permanently send asylum seekers to the central African nation. No flights have ever successfully taken off and the scheme — first announced in 2022 — was judged illegal by the U.K. Supreme Court last month.The PM put forward the emergency legislation in an effort to override judges’...

‘Big Bang Theory’ star Kate Micucci reveals she was diagnosed with lung cancer

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:19:10 GMT

(CNN) — “Big Bang Theory” star Kate Micucci underwent a recent surgery for lung cancer.Micucci, who played Lucy on the CBS sitcom, shared the news of her diagnosis and treatment on social media over the weekend.“Hey everybody, this is not a TikTok, it’s a ‘Sick Tok,’” she said. “I’m in the hospital but it’s because I had lung cancer surgery yesterday. They caught it really early.”She said her diagnosis was unexpected.“It’s really weird, because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life. So, you know, it was a surprise. But also I guess, it happens and the greatest news is they caught it early, they got it out, I’m all good.”Research shows lung cancer diagnoses have risen among women in recent years, even though many of those women never smoked, according to research. Exposure to secondhand smoke, pollution, family history and other factors can contribute to lung cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society states.Micucci explain...