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Federal Environment Minister suspending urban park study after Ford’s Greenbelt reversal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected today to stop a study of the Rouge National Urban Park that was launched after Ontario Premier Doug Ford opened nearby protected lands to development.Guilbeault says in a statement obtained by The Canadian Press that he is indefinitely suspending the study in response to Ford announcing last week that he is cancelling plans to develop parcels of the Greenbelt.Part of the Greenbelt in question is adjacent to the park in eastern Toronto and Guilbeault says the study was to assess the environmental effects of development next to sensitive lands after Indigenous people and the general public expressed concerns.Guilbeault said when he first announced the study that Rouge National Urban Park is home to 42 species at risk, including the bank swallow, the red-headed woodpecker and the monarch butterfly.Ford announced Thursday that it was a “mistake” to remove 15 parcels of land from the Greenbelt, and he pledged to retur...

Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh as the Turkish president visits Azerbaijan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Thousands of Armenians streamed out of Nagorno-Karabakh after the Azerbaijani military reclaimed full control of the breakaway region while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Azerbaijan Monday in a show of support to its ally. The Azerbaijani military routed Armenian forces in a 24-hour blitz last week, forcing the separatist authorities to agree to lay down weapons and start talks on Nagorno-Karabakh’s “reintegration” into Azerbaijan after three decades of separatist rule. A second round of talks between Azerbaijani officials and separatist representatives began in Khojaly Tuesday following the opening meeting last week. While Azerbaijan pledged to respect the rights of ethnic Armenians in the region and restore supplies after a 10-month blockade, many local residents feared reprisals and said they were planning to leave for Armenia.The Armenian government said that 4,850 Nagorno-Karabakh residents had fled to Armenia as of midday Monday.“I...

France’s Macron to unveil latest plan for meeting climate-related commitments in the coming years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron was preparing to unveil Monday how France plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the country’s climate-related commitments within the next seven years. France has committed to reducing its emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, in line with a European Union target. To get there, the country must go “twice as fast” as the pace of its current path, Macron said in an interview that aired Sunday night on national television channels TF1 and France 2.Details of his government’s new plan are expected after he meets with key ministers at the Elysee presidential palace on Monday afternoon.Macron announced Sunday that the country’s two remaining coal-burning plants would cease operating and be converted to biomass energy, which is produced by burning wood, plants and other organic material, by 2027. The coal plants currently represent less than 1% of France’s electricity production.The two plants were initially set to c...

Kimberly Palmer: 7 saving strategies you may not have tried yet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

With the holiday shopping season just starting and prices of many consumer goods continuing to rise, saving money can seem impossible. But those financial pressures also make doing so even more important.“Saving is your margin,” says Eric Maldonado, a certified financial planner and owner of Aquila Wealth Advisors. “When things happen — your car breaks down or there’s a layoff, or smaller stuff like gifts for the holidays — you have something to fall back on.” Maldonado notes that saving can also allow you to have money for fun things.The personal savings rate for Americans has been dropping in the last few months, and as of July was 3.5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.Maldonado recommends aiming for a savings rate closer to 20% of your take-home income. “You can live off of 80% and put 20% toward deferred gratification,” he suggests.That guidance matches the popular 50/30/20 budget, which suggests putting 50% of your take-home income toward needs, 30% toward wan...

WGN Jarrett Payton's viral video captures Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium together

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift were spotted together at Arrowhead Stadium stadium following Sunday's game.In a video captured by WGN TV's Jarrett Payton, Kelce and Swift could be seen walking side by side after the Chief's blowout win against the Chicago Bears. The video has gone viral and as of Monday morning, has over nine million views.Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game. #Bears #ChiefsKingdom #NFL pic.twitter.com/wrMoDszOme— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 25, 2023In his Twitter post, Payton said "Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game."Swift was seen during the game sitting next to Kelce's mother in a box suite, cheering on the Chiefs. Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game against Bears amid Kelce dating rumors The news comes amid rumors ...

2 DePaul students robbed on Lincoln Park campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

CHICAGO — University officials say two DePaul students were involved in separate robberies overnight.According to the university, the robberies happened between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on the Lincoln Park campus.According to a news release sent out by the university on Sunday, the robberies happened at the quad near West Belden Avenue and North Seminary Avenue, and at the intersection of West Belden Avenue and North Racine Avenue. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines University officials say during both incidents, the offenders approached the students and demanded their belongings. During one of the robberies, an offender pulled out a weapon and hit a student with it. Officials did not say what type of weapon was used.Following the robberies the university says it will be increasing its public safety presence on both campuses and Chicago police will be increasing patrols around campus.The university urges students to take extra steps to remain aware of their surroundings.

Monday Forecast: Temps in mid 70s with widely scattered rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

CHICAGO — Clouds and some sun Monday with a chance of showers. Winds: ESE 5-15 mph. Air quality is Moderate to Good around Chicagoland. High: 74, cooler lakeside. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers. Winds: E 5-10 mph. Low near 60.Tuesday Forecast: Cloudy skies and PM rain at times. Chance of an iso. t'storm. E 10-15 mph. High: 68.Extended outlook calls for some rain to continue into Wednesday with cooler than normal temps near 70. Back towards more sunshine and summer-like warmth by the end of the week. Some spots could get close to 80 this weekend with lots of September sunshine. Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Another round of storms possible late day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Severe storms brought tennis and baseball sized hail to the I-35 corridor Sunday evening, leaving behind what is likely to add up to millions of dollars in damage. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail pummels parts of Central Texas Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible later today, but storm coverage shouldn't be as widespread. There is a low risk of severe storms for those in Austin and southward, threats being large hail and damaging winds.Low risk of severe storms Monday afternoon/eveningRain chances will decrease substantially tomorrow into midweek. Afternoon highs will warm into the mid-90s -- still hotter than normal, but cooler than the triple digits we felt this past weekend. BLOG: El Niño into 2024: What that means for winter and spring NEW BLOG: October forecast Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Stay u...

Water main break in Rensselaerville closes road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A water main break on NY 85 westbound CR 351 in Rensselaerville to Methodist Hill Road has shut down all lanes and shoulders at this time. Drivers in the area should expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information on the water main break is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information on the break and traffic becomes available.

Saint Louis University Hospital nurses going on 1-day strike today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Labor issues at Saint Louis University Hospital are intensifying Monday morning. Nurses at the hospital are set to start a one-day strike in just hours.It will likely be a much different scene later Monday morning as nurses here hit the picket line for 24 hours starting at 7:00 a.m.The union for the SLU nurses, National Nurses United, says the nurses are striking to protest what they call "the refusal of the hospital administration to address the RN's deep concerns about patient care, safe staffing, and workplace violence." The strike follows a 94% yes vote to authorize a strike back on September 1.The union says nurses have given advance notice to the hospital to allow for alternative plans to be made for patient care during the strike. The union says SLU hospital nurses have been in negotiations since May of this year for a new contract, but the union shared with FOX 2 that there has been little to no movement on key issues. Think twice before buying something from T...