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One of America’s first elected lesbian governors is visiting Ireland on LBGTQ rights anniversary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey — one of the country’s first two openly lesbian elected governors and a descendant of Irish immigrants — has been invited to address the Irish Senate on Tuesday to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ireland.In 1993, Ireland passed a law decriminalizing homosexual acts. It would take the predominantly Catholic nation another two decades before it legalized same-sex marriage, by popular vote in 2015.“As the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Irish immigrants and the first openly LGBTQ+ governor of Massachusetts, I’m honored to have been invited to address Seanad Éireann about the importance of developing our economic ties, standing up for our values and protecting the rights of everyone in our communities,” Healey said in a written statement.Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize gay marriage, as a result of a 2004 decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, more than a...

Dash camera captures 710 Freeway crash that killed 5 people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

Dash camera footage captured the horrific crash that ended the lives of five people, at least two of them children, on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach early Monday morning.Tati, who did not want her last name revealed, told KTLA that she was driving to her job as a barista around 4 a.m. when the Hyundai Sonata sped past her in the fast lane.Seconds later in the distance, her dash camera footage shows the Sonata slam into an attenuator near the 91 Freeway interchange and explode into flames.Dash camera footage showed the Hyundai Sonata speeding before hitting an attenuator, killing 5 people. June 26, 2023. (Tati)“It was pretty bad. That area is pretty dark so I didn’t see much, but I did see the flames start ... I was just scared,” said Tati.According to the California Highway Patrol, six people were riding in the car. Five died instantly in the crash. Some were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected.Authorities have identified two of the victims as George Dobbs and Ariahh Slemaker, bo...

Triple digit temps to hit Southern California by Fourth of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

With a high-pressure system building over Southern California, temperatures are forecast to heat up Thursday and into the weekend, culminating in a heat wave over the Fourth of July holiday, the National Weather Service reports.  Wednesday is likely to be the last of the cool summer days. Temps begin an upward climb of 5-10 degrees Thursday with the heat expected to continue marching upward in the long-term forecast.  “This abrupt shift from many months of unseasonably cool weather (Wednesday will likely tie the all-time record of consecutive May-June days below 80 degrees in downtown L.A.) to unusually hot weather will be difficult, especially for those more sensitive to heat, outdoor workers, and people recreating outdoors in the hottest part of the day,” the NWS said.   KTLA California weather homepage By Friday, temps are expected to hit the triple digits in the valleys of San Luis Obispo County and the Antelope Valley. Interior coastal valleys may see temperatu...

Popular L.A. restaurant staff demands change amid rising crime 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

The La Boheme restaurant staff is demanding immediate change amid rising crime in the West Hollywood area.  On April 25, a group of suspects wielding guns was caught on camera robbing three people in the alleyway of La Boheme on Santa Monica Boulevard and Orlando Avenue. Since then, the restaurant has reportedly been vandalized five times. A woman identified only as Natalie, who does LA Boheme’s events and marketing and coordinating, says the restaurant cameras also capture people attempting to break into the restaurant, trespassing and other unwanted intrusions.“For instance, there’s homeless people coming into the patio part of the restaurant, sleeping on couches,” she said. “I don’t know if they have a weapon on them. I don’t know their mental state. There’s also people doing crack in the back alley. It’s really concerning. I just don’t feel safe.”Restaurant staff say customers and employees fear for their safety and are afraid to come to work. Lucian Tudor, C...

San Jose smash-and-grab spree caught on video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Neighbors in South San Jose say three men waved a gun in the air during a smash-and-grab spree. They are believed to have been driving a stolen car while breaking other car windows. Then, they reportedly almost ran over an elderly woman.Several neighbors shared video from their surveillance cameras online and found out the three men were riding around swerving and wreaking havoc across several streets. One neighbor said the car they were driving might have been their own stolen vehicle.Video above shows part of the ordeal Monday morning when, at around 11 a.m., they were seen seemingly at random breaking about four different cars’ windows. Moments leading up to deadly Oakland Koreatown shooting caught on video They were seen across southside San Jose along Calero, Santa Teresa, and Cuttle Streets, and Lean Avenue. KRON4 was told at least one neighbor had their belongings stolen, while others had nothing inside but now face the financial burden of replacin...

San Jose Fire Department on high alert for fireworks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – The Fourth of July is still a week away, but some Bay Area residents may already be hearing fireworks. That’s a concern for firefighters across the Bay Area, including San Jose -- where fireworks are illegal.It’s about to get really hot in San Jose, and firefighters are warning that heat, mixed with fireworks, is a recipe for disaster.The San Jose Fire Department has been dealing with people putting on illegal fireworks shows almost every night. These Bay Area cities could see 90-plus degree temps this week “In Santa Clara County, and specifically San Jose, all fireworks are illegal,” said James Dobson, SJFD deputy fire chief. The fire department clarified that fireworks are only legal within the City of GilroyDobson says that by this time last year, the county received more than 800 requests for illegal fireworks and issued 13 citations. And Dobson says someone was burned after setting off fireworks.“Typically we have injuries on a yearly basis,” he said...

Suspect arrested in killing of Boston-area couple celebrating their 50th anniversary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A suspect was arrested Monday in the weekend killings of a Boston-area husband and wife celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and the woman’s 97-year-old mother, authorities said.Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said police took Christopher Ferguson into custody and charged him with killing 73-year-old Gilda “Jill” D’Amore after an autopsy revealed her death was a homicide. Ferguson also was charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and burglary.Additional charges were expected in the death of 74-year-old Bruno D’Amore and his mother-in-law, Lucia Arpino, after those autopsies are completed. Ferguson was expected to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.The victims and suspect all live in the Boston suburb of Newton but Ryan said it appeared there was no connection between them.The bodies were found in the victi...

Los humanos extraen tanta agua subterránea que ha alterado el eje de la Tierra, según un estudio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

(CNN) — La insaciable sed humana de agua subterránea ha absorbido tanto líquido de las reservas del subsuelo que está afectando a la inclinación de la Tierra, según un nuevo estudio.Las aguas subterráneas proporcionan agua potable a las personas y al ganado, y ayudan a regar los cultivos cuando escasea la lluvia. Sin embargo, el nuevo estudio muestra que la extracción persistente de agua subterránea durante más de una década desplazó el eje de rotación del planeta, inclinándolo hacia el este a un ritmo de unos 4,3 centímetros al año.Este desplazamiento es observable incluso en la superficie de la Tierra, ya que contribuye al aumento global del nivel del mar, según informan los investigadores en el estudio publicado el 15 de junio en la revista académica Geophysical Research Letters.La extracción de aguas subterráneas es un factor importante en la inclinación del eje de rotación de la Tierra, según un nuevo estudio. (Crédito: Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images)“El ...

Trout, Ohtani give Angels 2-1 walk-off win over White Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — In a game where offense was hard to come by, Mike Trout’s struggles at the plate stood out. With a chance to get a critical seven-game homestand off to a successful start, he still found a way to create a run, one that didn’t require swinging the bat. Trout scored on a game-ending wild pitch, Shohei Ohtani hit his 26th home run, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Monday night.“You know, I was grinding a couple at-bats, but just (wanted) to get on base and make things happen,” Trout said after sliding home head-first on the bad throw by Aaron Bummer. “That was a pitching battle, and (we) came out on top. That’s all you can ask for.”After having struck out in each of his first three appearances, Trout drew a leadoff walk against Reynaldo López (2-5). Bummer then came in to face Ohtani, who drew his own walk. The two Angels superstars successfully executed a double steal, which set up Trout’s heroics and the team’s ...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:12 GMT

Presented by SSE By ABBY WALLACE and CHARLIE COOPER PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audioSNEAK PEEK— Renewable industry chiefs push for a U.K. government response to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.— Energy Minister Graham Stuart is speaking at a solar gathering in London today. — Are Tory MPs mulling some late-in-the-day Energy Bill mischief?Good morning, happy Tuesday and welcome to POLITICO PRO Morning Energy and Climate UK. Before we launch into an array of stories, regular MECUK readers will no doubt be delighted with some jolly news: Russell’s watchful eye now extends to a greyhound called Seren. A happy Tuesday indeed. As always, please send your thoughts, musings, tips and critique to one or all of us at: [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]. Or talk to us on Twitter: @hargraver; @charliecooper8; @abby_wallace3.DRIVING THE DAYIRA OFFER: President Biden signed off the Inflation ...