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Biden Moves Forward With Mining Project That Will Obliterate a Sacred Apache Religious Site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

Biden administration attorneys were in court this week to defend a mining project that will obliterate one of the most sacred Apache religious sites in the American Southwest.In oral arguments Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service said it was nearing completion of an environmental impact study that will transfer land east of Phoenix, to two of the world’s largest mining companies for the purpose of building of one of the largest copper mines on the planet. The massive project will hinge on the destruction of Chi’chil Biłdagoteel, a mountain otherwise known as Oak Flat, that is sacred to many Native American tribes, particularly the San Carlos Apache, who consider the area among their most holy of sites.In a nearly two-hour hearing, an 11-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California, peppered lawyers on both sides of the high-stakes legal fight with an array of complex case law questions raised by the project. Begun nearly two decades ago, the battle f...

Chelsea beats Lyon in 1st leg of Women’s Champions League QF

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — Guro Reiten’s first-half goal helped Chelsea beat Lyon 1-0 to put the London club a step closer to the semifinals of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday.The Norway international’s curling strike in the 28th minute puts Chelsea in control against the defending champions heading into the second leg of the quarterfinals next week at Stamford Bridge.Delphine Cascarino hit the post for Lyon in the second half but the eight-time champions couldn’t find the equalizer at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.The game’s lone goal was set up by Erin Cuthbert, who fought off Ellie Carpenter in midfield before delivering a pass into the area for Reiten’s one-timer.Chelsea has never won the tournament. It lost to Barcelona 4-0 in the 2021 final.Paris Saint-Germain was playing Wolfsburg in the other quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.In Tuesday’s first legs, Bayern Munich and Barcelona won 1-0 against Arsenal and Roma, respectively.___Mor...

AP source: Browns get WR Moore from Jets, swap draft picks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Elijah Moore wanted out of New York. The Browns wanted speed.Both got their wish.Cleveland added another offensive playmaker and target for quarterback Deshaun Watson, acquiring Moore in a trade with the Jets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The Browns have agreed to send the No. 42 pick in this year’s draft to the Jets for Moore and the No. 74 selection, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized.The Jets parted ways with Moore, a second-round pick in 2021, shortly after agreeing to terms with former Kansas City wide receiver Mecole Hardman on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the contract.New York now has picks No. 42 and 43 — as well as No. 13 overall.Cleveland had been looking for a downfield threat for Watson, who came over last year in the controversial trade from Houston. Moore, who can play in the slot, backfield or line up outside, will be a ...

Fury-Usyk fight unlikely as rematch terms scupper deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

The proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 2000 appeared to be off Wednesday, with the boxers seemingly unable to agree to rematch terms.Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, told British broadcaster talkSPORT that his fighter broke off negotiations with Fury because his rival was “putting so many obstacles in front of making the deal.”Frank Warren, Fury’s British promoter, responded by saying the big stumbling block centered around a dispute over the split of earnings from a rematch.Warren said he hoped negotiations can resume but time was running out for a deal to be reached for what would be one of the biggest fights in a generation.The last heavyweight to be the undisputed world champion was Lennox Lewis in 1999-2000.Usyk, the WBA, WBO and IBF champion, went on social media last week to accept Fury’s terms for a proposed April 29 fight in London, notably a 70-30 split of earnings from the bout in...

DC mayor’s ‘comeback’ budget adds traffic cameras, cuts bus routes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

D.C.’s mayor has unveiled her proposed budget for the next fiscal year.Billed as a “comeback plan,” in an appearance with the D.C. Council on Wednesday morning, the budget focuses on revitalizing downtown, adding hundreds more traffic cameras throughout the District and cutting the number of DC Circulator bus routes in half. Three routes are being eliminated and with them, possibly contractor personnel, as part of the city’s fiscal 2024 budget.Mayor Muriel Bowser told council members that the city’s finances are strong, but they must face reality — an estimated drop in revenue of more than $390 million due to the economic slump, expiring federal COVID funds and a lasting shift to telework of downtown workers.“Last month’s revenue estimates were a sobering reminder of how urgent the work is to bring back our downtown,” Bowser said.Her plan to counteract the loss of dollars generated by the 9 to 5 workforce not fully coming back to downt...

FAU doesn’t want the slipper, it wants March Madness crown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Atlantic isn’t looking for a slipper to wear at the Sweet 16 dance in the East Region.Coach Dusty May and his ninth-seeded Owls don’t consider themselves a Cinderella team. FAU is 33-3 — a win total matched only by No. 1 seed Houston among the 16 teams still fighting for the national title.Forget that this Conference USA member is located among the trendy, white-sanded beaches of Boca Raton, Florida, and that the team plays what opponents consider a high school gym (it seats roughly 2,900). This is a good basketball team that will be taking on fourth-seeded Tennessee of the Southeastern Conference on Thursday evening at Madison Square Garden. May said people can say anything they want about Florida Atlantic.“We’re very, very confident in our abilities and those guys in the locker room,” he said Wednesday. “We’ve never thought of ourselves in that regard (Cinderella) just because of the success of our league and our guys being able to do what...

Business Highlights: Fed’s rate hike, Wall Street’s tumble

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

___Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoilWASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. “The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient,” the Fed said in a written statement. At the same time, the Fed warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions” and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation.” The Fed also signaled that it’s likely nearing the end of its aggressive series of rate hikes.___Stocks fall, bond yields tumble after Fed’s latest rate hikeNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply after the Federal Reserve said it doesn’t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street’s hopes. But it also indicated the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates. ...

DeSantis emite fuertes declaraciones hacia Trump: conmigo en la Casa Blanca no habrá “drama” a diario

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

MIAMI – El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, afirmó en una entrevista que el canal Fox News transmitirá este jueves que, a diferencia del expresidente Donald Trump, si llegase a la Casa Blanca gobernaría “sin un drama diario”.El gobernador, que aparece detrás de Trump en las encuestas sobre intención de voto de cara a la elección interna republicana para decidir al candidato presidencial en 2024, fue interrogado acerca de sus diferencias con su otrora mentor.DeSantis dijo que él hubiera manejado de otra manera la pandemia de COVID-19 y hubiera “despedido” al epidemiólogo Anthony Fauci, lo que no hizo Trump, y también marcó diferencias con el expresidente en el estilo de liderazgo, según un adelanto de la entrevista del jueves publicado hoy por Fox News.“Creo que la forma de dirigir el gobierno no es un drama diario, sino enfocarse en el panorama general y poner los puntos sobre la mesa. Creo que eso es algo muy importante”, dijo. ...

East High parents outraged, plan to take action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After a double shooting at East High School on Wednesday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas spoke to parents who were waiting for their kids to be released from the school.Many parents were very frustrated and loudly demanded change."Protect our children," one parent yelled."We shouldn't have to be sitting there at home wondering if our babies are going to come home to us every day," another parent added. Watch: Upset parents confront Denver mayor, police chief after East High School shooting After recent multiple violent incidents, the parents want to know how their children would be kept safe at school."I can share with you that there will be two officers in this school for the remainder of the school year," Thomas said. "That's not enough sir," a parent responded.The chief and mayor told the group that they would work with Denver Public Schools to make changes, but ultimately any action is up to the school board.One parent said he ...

Denver weather: Cooler temps, scattered showers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will turn cooler heading into the weekend with a chance for scattered showers every afternoon through Monday.Weather tonight: Clouds clearing The mountains will see snow showers become lighter and more isolated after 8 p.m. Wednesday. Roads will still be slick in spots overnight.Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s in Denver with clearing skies. Weather tomorrow: Cool tempsTemperatures will fall to the low 50s Thursday in Denver with a 10% chance for isolated showers in the afternoon and evening.The mountains will see yet another round of scattered snow showers. Looking ahead: Chilly weekend, showersThe pattern of spotty showers in eastern Colorado will continue into Friday and stay through the weekend.Friday in Denver will stay in the low 50s with a 20% chance for rain showers. If temperatures get cold enough, snow could mix in with the rain. By Friday night, there could be a dusting of snow for some parts of eastern Colorado with no significan...