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Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted Tuesday to support the government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda, keeping alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million, without a single flight getting off the ground.The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the government’s Rwanda bill in principle, sending it on for further scrutiny. The result averts a defeat that would have left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s authority shredded and his government teetering. It buys Sunak some breathing space, but tees up further wrangling in the coming weeks.The bill seeks to overcome a ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court that the plan to send migrants who reach Britain across the English Channel in boats to Rwanda – where they would stay permanently — is illegal.The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill faces criticism both from Conservative centrists who think it skirts with breaking international law, and from la...

Gateway day arrives: Prince William leaders to vote on largest data center proposal in the world

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ highly anticipated public hearing of the proposed PW Digital Gateway data center project got underway Tuesday morning in what’s expected to be a lengthy meeting.Despite widespread public opposition and recommendations for denial from both the Prince William County Planning Commission and the county’s professional planning staff, the board and its Democratic majority is expected to approve the project that would become the largest data center corridor in the world.The board meeting on Tuesday began at an unusually early start time of 10 a.m., a shift leaders hope will avoid having the meeting run late into the night or even early into the next day. But if history is any indication, the hearing could run 20 hours or more.Representatives with QTS Realty Trust Inc. and Compass Datacenters, the companies proposing to build 23 million square feet of data centers on roughly 2,100 acres along Pageland Lane in western Prince William near ...

RHP Seth Lugo and Royals agree to $45 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to help their beleaguered starting rotation, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Lugo can opt out after the 2025 season, added the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical.Lugo is coming off a strong season with the Padres, where he went 8-7 with a 3.57 ERA while proving he could be a full-time starter during what amounted to a prove-it year in San Diego. The 34-year-old started early in his career but had largely worked out of the bullpen with only occasional starts during his first seven seasons with the New York Mets.After driving up his value, Lugo declined his player option with the Padres for next season and became a free agent.The Royals have been trying to find help for a starting rotation that has struggled the past few seasons. They filled one big hole midway through last ...

‘Pretty Woman,’ walking down the street to National Theatre

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

The cast of "Pretty Woman." (Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade) The cast of "Pretty Woman." (Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade) In 1990, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere turned “Pretty Woman” into an instant classic of the romantic comedy genre.Now, the Broadway version of “Pretty Woman: The Musical” hits National Theatre in D.C. from Dec. 12 through Dec. 17.“You won’t want to miss it,” actress Ellie Baker told WTOP. “If you already love the movie, it’s a wonderful musical to watch. It stays so true to the movie. You’re not gonna watch it and go, ‘Oh, they really took the plot and ran with it.’ The music only helps heighten the emotions on stage. … If y...

Kate Micucci, estrella de “The Big Bang Theory”, comparte que la operaron por cáncer de pulmón

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

(CNN) –– Kate Micucci, estrella de “The Big Bang Theory”, se enfrentó recientemente a una cirugía por cáncer de pulmón.Micucci, quien interpretó a Lucy en la recordada comedia de CBS, compartió la noticia de su diagnóstico y tratamiento en redes sociales durante el fin de semana.“Hola a todos, esto no es un TikTok, es un ‘Sick Tok'”, dijo en un juego de palabras con “sick”, que traduce “enferma”. “Estoy en el hospital porque ayer me operaron de cáncer de pulmón. Lo detectaron muy temprano”, añadió.También señaló que su diagnóstico fue inesperado.“Es realmente extraño, porque nunca en mi vida me he fumado un cigarrillo. Entonces, ya saben, fue una sorpresa. Pero también supongo que sucede y la mejor noticia es que lo detectaron temprano, lo retiraron, estoy bien”, detalló.Varas investigaciones muestran que los diagnósticos de cáncer de pulmón han aumentado entre las mujeres durante los últimos años, a pesar de que muchas de ellas ...

Bullying reports outnumbered by suicide in November Safe2Tell report

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- This school year's Safe2Tell monthly reports have been dominated by bullying reports each month, but the November report shows suicide reports were more common than any other categories.The anonymous youth reporting program saw a 16% increase in reports during the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest Safe2Tell annual report. In November, the highest reported categories were suicide (336), bullying (307) and school complaints (252). Arson suspect wanted in large downtown Littleton fire Since August, bullying has routinely been the highest reported category. However, in the 2021-2022 school year, suicide reports were the highest category (14% of the 19,364 reports received), and also the top category reported in the 2022-2023 school year (13% of 22,486 reports).In November, the program received 2,999 reports -- a 5% increase over October reports, and a 46% increase when compared to November 2022. Additionally, report volume for the 2023-2024 school year is u...

Rep. Neguse announces nearly $1M for Fort Collins cycling safety

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse announced $964,480 will be allocated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to find solutions for maximum cyclist safety and comfort.The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the money through the Safe Streets and Roads for All grants, designed to help the city conduct supplemental planning and demonstration activities to gather data for improvements along roads that have safety issues. Colorado awarded initial funding for Front Range Passenger Rail Project According to data from the Colorado Department of Transportation, the state reached a four-decade high in 2022 with 754 traffic deaths. About 36% of those deaths were pedestrians, motorcyclists or bicyclists. So far this year, Fort Collins has recorded 12 fatal crashes, according to CDOT. Last year, the city only recorded five. In 2022, Larimer County reported 32 people killed in road crashes, with three reportedly non-motorists, according to the CDOT Crash Data...

Colorado ranks dead last for housing competitiveness: report

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A report released by the Common Sense Institute claimed that Colorado ranks dead last in terms of housing competitiveness nationwide.The Centennial State ranked at No. 51 on a list that includes all 50 states and Washington, D.C. when it came to housing competitiveness. This ranking includes factors like the housing shortage to population ratio and the number of hours required to pay mortgage and rent.This is not new, according to the report, as Colorado has ranked last in all but one of the last seven years. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 In 2021, Colorado ranked No. 50 and Utah was last.According to the report, it now takes 96 hours of work at the median wage to afford the mortgage of a median-priced home, up from the 44 hours of work it took in 2011.It also takes 86 hours of work to pay the median rent in the state.The report pointed out that fewer condos are being built, especially relative to the number of apartments being built. It said that,...

Colorado town ranked second-most 'Christmassy' nationwide

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Some towns just seem to have an abundance of Christmas spirit, and this Colorado town is no exception.Durango was ranked as America's second-favorite "Christmassy" town in 2023, according to a survey of 3,000 people conducted by photobook brand Mixbook.Durango is no stranger to the Christmastime clout, as it was named a top small town to visit during the holiday season in 2022."What sets Durango apart during the festive season is its blend of natural beauty and historic charm," the entry reads. Coloradans consider it to be cold at this temperature Durango, which is located in the southwestern portion of the state, has several events and activities for people to do during the Christmas season.Mixbook points out the town's proximity to the mountains, providing opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, among other outdoor activities."The town's small businesses, from local craft shops to warm cafes, add to the festive spirit, making Durango a special pl...

Monarch High School gets fine, probation for allowing transgender student on girls volleyball team

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:36 GMT

Monarch High School in Coconut Creek has been reprimanded by the state of Florida and is facing a $16,500 fine for violating the state’s bylaws by allowing a transgender student-athlete to play on the girl’s volleyball team. The state said the school allowed the student to play over 30 games with the team, despite the state law which bans biological males from participating in any female sports team.A letter received by the county declares that Monarch High School is formally reprimanded and placed on administrative probation for a minimum of one year. The school staff must undergo more training in seminars and compliance workshops. The school had previously been under investigation by the state and its principal and several staff members had been reassigned pending the outcome of this investigation. As a result of the investigation, the school will face censure, it will be on administrative probation for a year, the principal and current athletic director will need to a...