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Over and out: Germany switches off its last nuclear plants

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — “Nuclear, no thanks!”What was once a slogan found on the bumper of many a German car became a reality Saturday, as the country shut down its three remaining nuclear power plants in line with a long-planned transition toward renewable energy.The shutdown of Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II shortly before midnight drew cheers from anti-nuclear campaigners outside the three reactors and at rallies in Berlin and Munich. Inside the plants, staff held more somber ceremonies to mark the occasion.Decades of anti-nuclear protests in Germany, stoked by disasters at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima, had put pressure on successive governments to end the use of a technology that critics argue is unsafe and unsustainable.But with other industrialized countries, such as the United States, Japan, China, France and Britain, counting on nuclear energy to replace planet-warming fossil fuels, Germany’s decision to stop using both has drawn skepticism at home and abroad, as...

Sudan’s army and rival force battle, killing at least 26

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force engaged in fierce fighting Saturday in the capital and elsewhere in the country, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict. The country’s doctors’ syndicate said at least 26 people were killed and more than 100 wounded. The clashes capped months of heightened tensions between the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces group. Those tensions had delayed a deal with political parties to get the country back to its short-lived transition to democracy, which was derailed by an October 2021 military coup.After a day of heavy fighting, the military ruled out negotiations with the RSF, instead calling for the dismantling of what it called a “rebellious militia.” The tough language signaled that the conflict between the former allies, who jointly orchestrated the 2021 coup, was likely to continue.In a statement late Saturday, the military urged Sudanese to remain...

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets. Smith told her Corus call-in radio show that not only are individual reporters now limited to one question at news conferences – as announced Friday — she will also accept no more than one question in total from any single news outlet at an event.Smith reiterated she needs to put limits on questions in order to provide more answers.“Each media outlet will get one question instead of getting two while we’re in this period of the campaign because I just need to make sure that we’re getting to as many people as possible,” Smith said on “Your Province Your Premier” in response to one main question and two follow-up questions from the show’s host.“(This way) we can get to more media outlets because as we get into the election campaign, there’s going to be far more interest.”Smith’s chief adviser Ro...

Man killed in daytime shooting in Keelesdale neighbourhood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

A man is dead after being shot in the Keelesdale neighbourhood of the city. Police say they were called to an apartment building on Clearview Heights, near Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive, just before 5 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead. There is no word yet on any suspect information.

4 teens shot, 1 fatally, in overnight shootings in Chicago

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Four teenagers were shot, one fatally, in multiple overnight shootings in Chicago.According to police, two boys, 15 and 16, were walking on the street just minutes before midnight Friday near the 3700 block of South Wabash Avenue when a group of five to six men approached and fired shots at them. Police said the 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the left foot and was transported to Comers Hospital in good condition. Driver dies after falling out of Jeep, being struck by 2 vehicles on Dan Ryan Expressway The 16-year-old was shot in the abdomen and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. He later died. Just minutes earlier, police reported a 17-year-old girl being shot in Garfield Park. Police say multiple people were at a gathering when unidentified individuals shot at them from an alley and the girl was hit, along with a 22-year-old man. They took themselves to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. In another incident, pol...

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago to preserve culture

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

WHEELING, Ill. — Major developments are in the works for a center dedicated to preserving and sharing Korean American culture."It's a variety of experiences and cultures of Korea visible through physical objects," Julia Hwang, the Collection Manager from the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, said. Hoosier Daddy: Daughter’s booming barbecue business pays homage to late father Hwang manages the museum collection at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago "I’m really happy I get to work something connected to my ancestral line and my history, culture that is fetishized or glazed over," Hwang said.The center's space in Wheeling just underwent major renovations with an assortment of arts and community development programs.Earlier this year, the center was selected for a Donnelly Foundation “Broadening Narratives” grant to help fund work to document the oral histories of Korean immigrants who settled in the Chicago area.  Camp One Step: A place where kids battling cancer, ca...

First French market of the season happens Saturday in Lakeview

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Summertime in Chicago is what gets us through the long, hard winters. And in Lakeview on Saturday, there was a preview of what we have to look forward to at the first French market of the season at Nettlehorst Elementary. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWGN spoke with Bob Pardon, the market's manager and Jay Williams with Nuts to Go.Watch the full story in the player above.

Uber drivers strike during Florida Taylor Swift concert

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On one of the three biggest nights for Tampa Bay rideshare drivers in a while — thanks to Taylor Swift — Uber drivers are turning off their ignitions and closing out of their Uber Driver apps."We're the ones doing the driving," said Luis Cosme. "We're the ones here late at night busting our butts. How are you getting more than us?"Luis Cosme has been driving for Uber for nine years and says Uber is taking more and more of his paycheck. Clearwater girl in foster care gets ‘life-changing’ Taylor Swift surprise "If you do a ride to Sarasota, they're giving you $19 up to $38," Cosme explained. "We used to get $90 to $80."So Cosme organized a strike. More than 100 rideshare drivers gathered at a waiting lot near Tampa International Airport, about two miles from Taylor Swift and Raymond James Stadium. Cosme said 100 more were in their cars."It affects me financially," Cosme said. "And it affects me at home with my family. You know, I spend more time here than what I...

APD investigating body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating where a body was recovered Saturday from Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam. Austin-Travis County EMS said it was called to the scene at 1:18 p.m. where an adult was pronounced dead. PREVIOUS: City to focus on safety near Rainey Street after recent deaths More information is expected at an APD press conference Saturday evening. Longhorn Dam is not next to the area where the city increased safety measures following two recent drownings near Lady Bird Lake and Rainey Street. Police said there is no evidence of foul play in these deaths. Increased patrols began last weekend. APD Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt told KXAN officers performed standard downtown duties like breaking up fights and, in one instance, helped a group find their friend they hadn't been able to find for a couple of hours.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.

Severe thunderstorm watch for part of our eastern counties

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The heat is on with highs in the low to mid 90s. The record high for today at Austin's Camp Mabry was 94º set in 1924 and we tied the record today. Through April 15th we've had six 90º+ days since the start of the year. Only one year had more 90º days by now, in 1967 they had eight 90º days.90º days by April 15 at Austin - Camp Mabry El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that means We're watching the potential for isolated storms from now until 9 p.m. to develop for mainly our eastern counties.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Fayette County until midnight, but the threat will likely be over long before then.Severe thunderstorm watch until midnight First 2023 Atlantic Hurricane forecast released Updated thunderstorm potential late Saturday afternoonSome of the thunderstorms could be strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center keeps areas near and east of I-35 in a level 1 or 2 risk for severe weather (out of 5). The highest risk for damaging storms i...