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California phases out diesel trucks. What happens next?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

(BCN) -- In a move that will transform California's economy and end diesel's decades-long dominance in goods movement, the Air Resources Board Thursday unanimously approved an ambitious, contentious mandate to shift big rigs and other trucks to zero-emissions. California's newest effort to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles is arguably one of the most meaningful steps the state has ever taken to clean up its severe smog and toxic diesel exhaust, reduce greenhouse gases and wean itself off fossil fuels. The mandate is the first in the world to ban new diesel trucks and require a switch to zero-emission big rigs, garbage trucks, delivery trucks and other medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The rules will dramatically change the commercial trucks that are driven on California's roads, affecting about 1.8 million trucks, including ones operated by the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and Amazon. "Ten years from now, when we look back to this day...we can say that Cal...

Del. Norton introduces resolution to make Monday ‘DC Statehood Day’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton brought a resolution to the House of Representatives that would recognize May 1, 2023, as “D.C. Statehood Day.”In a news release on Thursday, Norton said that “highlighting the District’s need for statehood, as early and as often as possible, only serves to help us reach statehood sooner, and I introduced this resolution to name May 1st, or 5/1, ‘Statehood Day’ for this very reason.”As a part of this resolution, Norton also reaffirmed her longstanding and passionate call for the passing of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would make D.C. the 51st state in the union.“The single idea of ‘taxation without representation’ that gave rise to the American Revolution still resonates today,” Norton said. “D.C. residents pay the highest federal taxes per capita and more federal taxes than 23 states, and the District has a bond rating higher than 35 states. D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the Revoluti...

May Day: World’s workers rally, France sees pension anger

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

PARIS (AP) — People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to the streets of cities across Asia and Europe to mark May Day on Monday, in a global outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into lockdowns.French unions pushed the president to scrap a higher retirement age. South Koreans pleaded for higher wages. Spanish lawyers demanded the right to take days off. Migrant domestic workers in Lebanon marched in a country plunged in economic crisis.While May Day is marked around the world on May 1 as a celebration of labor rights, this year’s rallies tapped into broader frustrations. Climate activists spraypainted a Louis Vuitton museum in Paris, and protesters in Germany demonstrated against violence targeting women and LGBTQ+ people.Celebrations were forced indoors in Pakistan and tinged with political tensions in Turkey, as both countries face high-stakes elections. Russia’s war in Ukraine overshadowed sc...

Franklin Resources: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) on Monday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $194.2 million.On a per-share basis, the San Mateo, California-based company said it had profit of 38 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 61 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 57 cents per share.The investment manager posted revenue of $1.93 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.83 billion.Franklin Resources shares have risen nearly 2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has increased roughly 9%. The stock has climbed slightly more than 9% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report ...

Melanoma Monday: DC-area dermatologist shares tips on skin cancer prevention, sun safety

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, but it can often be found early, when it’s likely to be cured — and doctors say most skin cancers can be prevented.“‘Melanoma Monday’ is all about awareness and prevention — really we’re focused on early diagnosis,” said Allison Larson, chair of Dermatology at MedStar Health, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the D.C. region.As of 2023, the American Cancer Society estimates about 98,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed nationwide, and approximately 8,000 people will likely die.Larson said the goal is to prevent melanoma from developing: “The largest risk factor for melanoma is UV exposure — sunlight.”“The way to prevent melanoma is UV protection, which for most people comes in the form of sunscreen, but there’s also sun-protective clothing, which has UPF (ultraviolet protection factor),” said Larson.Certain people are at particular risk of developing melanoma....

Silicom: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

KFAR-SAVA, Israel (AP) — KFAR-SAVA, Israel (AP) — Silicom Ltd. (SILC) on Monday reported profit of $3.5 million in its first quarter.The Kfar-Sava, Israel-based company said it had net income of 52 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 61 cents per share.The provider of servers and network computing appliances posted revenue of $37.2 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Silicom said it expects revenue in the range of $38 million to $39 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SILC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SILCSource

LOCALIZE IT: Black Protestant Church attendance trends

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:As most Americans try to return to normalcy more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, emptier pews have become a common reality among many Black Protestant churches across the nation.Attendance fell 15 percentage points at Black Protestant churches after the COVID outbreak, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Researchers say “no other religious group has registered a decline of this magnitude.”A story published Monday by the AP explores the reasons behind the drop at congregations across the U.S., and how parishioners still feel that the Black church remains crucial to the Black community as a source of refuge and hope.___FIND AP’S STORY HERE Black Protestant church still vital despite attendance drop ___ABOUT THE DATAThe recent Pew survey also found that Black Protestants are the only group in which more than half (54%) still attend services virtually.Read the survey here.Pew Research Asso...

Is it legal to have a tinted license plate cover in Colorado?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While driving around in Colorado, you may have noticed a variety of license plates on cars. Some plates might have expired tags from 2020, others might have a tinted cover on the plate that makes the number tough to read. Police stop driver with tags from 2020 in Wheat Ridge Is it legal to have a tinted license plate cover?If you have a cover on your license plate that is tinted, you could face a traffic infraction and have to pay a fine of $100. Is a front license plate required in Colorado? Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-202 (III) (b) said that your license plate must be clearly visible, legible and not altered."A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with an affixed device or a substance thatcauses all or a portion of a license plate to be unreadable by a system used to automaticallyidentify a motor vehicle. Such a device includes, without limitation, a cover that distorts angularvisibility; alters the color of the plate; or is smoked, tinted, scratched, or...

Aerosmith says farewell with one last Denver show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — You are not going to want to miss a thing. For one last time, the Grammy award-winning rock legends of Aerosmith will grace the stage at Ball Arena for their farewell "PEACE OUT" tour.After 50 years and 10 world tours, Aerosmith announced the dates of their last shows on Monday.In a joint statement, Aerosmith shared, “It’s not goodbye it’s PEACE OUT! Get ready and walk this way, you’re going to get the best show of our lives.”Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Joe Perry will hit the stage at Ball Arena on Nov. 19 with special guest The Black Crowes. Drummer Joey Kramer will be absent from this tour while he focuses on his family and health, according to the band. John Douglas will play in his place. Full list of concerts at Ball Arena for 2023 The final tour comes at a time when the band says they are ready to let go. Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in ...

Too many students standing on top of a home near Ohio State University led to its roof collapsing, leaving at least 14 people hospitalized

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:12 GMT

(CNN) — At least fourteen people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals after a roof collapsed at a Columbus, Ohio, home near Ohio State University because too many people were standing atop the roof, according to officials.“It appears that the roof was overloaded with students, we’ve heard numbers between 15 and 45 students on a rooftop that was not designed to have anybody on it, and it gave way,” Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said Saturday night.The front porch roof section of the home collapsed around 7:40 p.m. ET Saturday night, officials said.The few people who had gotten caught under the collapsed structure were able to unpin themselves from beneath the roof with the help of other students who helped lift portions of the building from their bodies, Martin said. All of the injured transported to hospitals were in stable condition, he said.The front porch roof is rated for weight such as expected snow accumulation in central ...