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Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The U.N. is spending over 20 times more money than usual on fuel for generators to keep millions of vaccines in Niger from spoiling due to incessant power cuts. The outages are the result of severe economic and travel sanctions imposed by regional countries after mutinous soldiers toppled the country’s president last month. Country representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund in Niger, Stefano Savi, told The Associated Press on Monday that it has spent $200,000 powering generators to keep vaccines, including for polio and rotavirus, across the country cold during the first three weeks of August. That’s up from approximately $10,000 a month previously and might soon run out of money, he said. Niger relies on neighboring Nigeria for up to 90% of its power, but after soldiers ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July, Nigeria cut off part of its electricity supply as part of sanctions imposed by the West African regional bl...

Dolphins QB Mike White in concussion protocol after preseason game vs. Texans

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Mike White is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after team staff members noticed “irregularities” during Saturday’s preseason game at the Houston Texans, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.White entered the game for a series in the third quarter when Skylar Thompson was taken to the sideline to be evaluated for an injury.McDaniel said there is not yet a timeline for White’s return, but the Dolphins will re-sign quarterback James Blackman, who began training camp with Miami but was recently cut.Blackman will be available for Saturday’s preseason finale at Jacksonville, along with Thompson and Tua Tagovailoa.White tried to evade a pass rush on second down at the Miami 41, but was sacked by Houston defensive end Adedayo Odeleye. The Dolphins eventually punted. White was tackled to the ground and did not return. Thompson finished the game.“We had them split to kind of equal it out from the game ...

MATCHDAY: Champions League playoff round opens to decide last six entries in lucrative group stage

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday:CHAMPIONS LEAGUESix golden tickets to the Champions League group stage remain to be decided. First-leg games in three of the six playoff round pairings are scheduled, with three more starting on Wednesday. AEK Athens is away to Royal Antwerp just three days after advancing past Dinamo Zagreb in a delayed qualifier marred by the death of a Greek fan in violent street clashes before the scheduled first game. PSV Eindhoven, the 1988 European champion, hosts Rangers in the first leg and competition debutant Raków Częstochowa hosts Copenhagen in Poland. The six playoff winners next week enter the 32-team group-stage draw on Aug. 31 assured of about 18 million euros ($20 million) in UEFA prize money. Losers get 5 million euros ($5.5 million) and a place in the Europa League.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Noah Lyles breaks into tears on medal stand after receiving gold medal for 100-meter win at worlds

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — All the brashness and bravado melted away when the gold medal finally went around Noah Lyles’ neck Monday night at the world championships.The 100-meter winner doubled over and broke into tears at the ceremony, held the day after he defied the experts and earned the title “World’s Fastest Man” with a victory in what has traditionally been his second-best race. After Lyles composed himself, he stood up and took a deep bow to the crowd amassed at the medals plaza set up outside the stadium.The entire moment has hit him quicker than he ever anticipated. Much quicker than winning his back-to-back world 200 titles.“I’m trying to get the right words — this is the fastest medal that’s sunk in the quickest,” Lyles told The Associated Press in an interview earlier Monday about his win. “This one, it’s definitely like, ‘Title of fastest man of the world. Title of the 100-meter champion. Running the world-leading time. Grabbing...

Ben’s Chili Bowl offering free Half Smokes to celebrate 65th anniversary

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Ben's Chili Bowl. (Courtesy Associated Press/Business Wire) Ben's Chili Bowl. (Courtesy Associated Press/Business Wire) Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a staple on D.C.’s U Street for more than six decades since it opened on Aug. 22, 1958. On Tuesday, the restaurant celebrates its 65th anniversary by giving out free meals.Starting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, visitors to the original 1213 U St. location in Northwest D.C. will have a choice of a free half smoke or a beef, turkey or veggie dog, along with a bag of chips and a soda or bottled water.“All of us at Ben’s are humbled by and thankful for the love and support we constantly receive from our guests and the city of Washington, D.C. as we cont...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Facebook on Monday of putting profits over people’s safety during the emergencies created by Canada’s record wildfire season. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced earlier this summer it would keep its promise to block news content from Canada on its platforms because of a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online.Fires raging in Canada have pushed tens of thousands of people from their homes and threatened cities such as Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. About 30,000 people were under evacuation orders in British Columbia.“Right now, in an emergency situation where up to date local information is more important than ever, Facebook is putting corporate profits ahead of people’s safety,” Trudeau said at a news conference in Cornwall on Prince Edward Island.“It is so inconceivable that a company like Fac...

Denver police investigating death at Cheesman Park

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Police officers are investigating an outdoor death at Denver's Cheesman Park.Just after 10 a.m. Monday, the Denver Police Department tweeted about an outdoor death investigation at Cheesman Park located south of east Colfax. The park itself takes up five square blocks within the neighborhood that bears the same name. ‘South Park’ fan Ed Sheeran dines at Casa Bonita during Denver tour stop The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide the cause of death and identify the person. At this time, Denver Police have not said whether the death was criminal in nature but would provide an update when more information became available. This was the second outdoor death investigation in Denver on Monday. The other took place in the 600 block of South Downing Street, which has Washington Park on one side and residential buildings on the other.

Suspect wanted for sexually assaulting woman near Lakewood park

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Lakewood are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman running near Walker Branch Park.On Aug. 6 at 12:45 p.m., Lakewood Police said the victim was on her way back home from her run when she passed the park, located at 5825 W. 16th Ave., a few blocks west of Sloan's Lake Park.An unknown man saw the woman and started to follow her.According to police, the suspect followed the woman on southbound Harlan Street for nearly two blocks. When the woman reached 14th Avenue and Harlan Street, the suspect allegedly attacked the woman from behind with both arms and fondled her. Charges reduced for 2 officers in Elijah McClain death case The suspect fled northbound on Harlan Street and eastbound on 16th Avenue.Lakewood Police said the man is described as:HispanicIn his 20s to 30sThin build5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tallHas black facial hairPolice in Lakewood are looking for this man who allegedly assaulted a woman who was running near a park on Aug...

RTD offers free fare for a year for those 19 and younger

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Beginning in September, Coloradans aged 19 and younger can ride RTD transit for free for a year.Zero Fare for Youth is a one-year pilot program aiming to welcome the next generation of transit users at no cost. The program will run from Sept. 1 through Aug. 21, 2024.The program hopes to remove barriers to education and employment for youth in Colorado. School bus drops 5-year-old student over a mile from home Anyone 19 or younger can ride the bus and train at no cost, all you need is a valid ID. The rider must show the bus operator their current school ID, valid government-issued ID, alien registration/permanent resident card, military ID/dependent card with date of birth, or RTD-issued youth special discount card and they are off to their next destination. According to RTD, a household can save nearly $10,000 by taking public transportation and living with one less car. It also offers flexibility for parents who can't take their students to school.Could this new p...

Learn more about the two-story sculpture new to Aurora Highlands

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A two-story sculpture named "Umi" came to life on Saturday at Hogan Park in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. Daniel Popper added the interactive exhibit as part of the Art in the Park program. Popper is a South African sculpture artist specializing in large, human-like sculptures made of wood, fiberglass and natural fibers. He focuses on the relationship between humans and nature. Umi, the new sculpture in Hogan Park. (Photo courtesy of Liz Kotalik) ‘South Park’ fan Ed Sheeran dines at Casa Bonita during Denver tour stop Umi was part of Popper's human nature exhibit which includes five sculptures commissioned by The Morton Arboretum. Umi sat in Chicago this past year before moving to Denver permanently. She joined over 20 other installations in Hogan Park at Highlands Creek this weekend. According to Popper's Instagram, "Umi" means "life" in Swahili and "mother" in Arabic. According to the Aurora Highlands press release, it also means “ocean” in Japanese. Umi is...