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Colorado River deal: What does it mean for California?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

After nearly a year of intense negotiations, California, Nevada and Arizona reached a historic agreement today to use less water from the overdrafted Colorado River over the next three years.The states agreed to give up 3 million acre-feet of river water through 2026 — about 13% of the amount it receives. In exchange, farmers and other water users will receive compensation from the federal government.The Biden administration has been pushing the states since last spring to reach an agreement to cut back on Colorado River water deliveries. The three-state deal is a historic step — but it is not final: The U.S. Interior Department must review the proposal. And everything will have to be renegotiated before the end of 2026.In California, the agreement would mostly affect the water supplies of farmers in the Imperial Valley. Coming up with a plan to fairly cut water use has created tensions between farms and cities and between states, especially California and Arizona.Here’s what you ne...

19-year-old man crashes U-Haul into security barrier near White House

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

A 19-year-old driver is in custody after intentionally crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at Lafayette Square near the White House Monday night, police investigation indicates.U.S. Park Police Police identified Sai Varshith Kandula, of Chesterfield, Missouri, as the driver.U.S. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that around 9:40 p.m. Monday, a U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers at H and 16th streets on the north side of Lafayette Square in D.C.According to a news release from U.S. Park Police, “preliminary investigation indicates” that Kandula “intentionally crashed into the bollards.”U.S. Park Police arrested Kandula on multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or member of their family; assault with a dangerous weapon; reckless driving; destruction of federal property; and trespassing.Authorities did not offer specifics on possible threats made.U-H...

Williams-Sonoma: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $156.5 million.The San Francisco-based company said it had profit of $2.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.64 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.41 per share.The seller of cookware and home furnishings posted revenue of $1.76 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.79 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSMSource

When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise.What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to greet you and some can even recognize their own names. The surprising warmth of this ancient cold-blooded creature has made them popular pets for families with pet dander allergies and for retirees.After years of living pet-free (save one vicious betta fish), my family and I decided to adopt a captive desert tortoise. Fittingly, it was a slow and steady process.In Arizona where we live, the state runs a captive desert tortoise adoption program. The adoption is free, but requires an application, including photos and a diagram of the tortoise’s new home. We spent hours setting up her habitat in our backyard, digging out rocks, fashioning a burrow and planting tortoise-friendly flowers.Building the habitat takes time. But the tortoise itself is a pretty low-maintenance pet.Tortoises sl...

En la mira debate sobre permitir una semana laboral de 32 horas en EEUU

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

WASHINGTON – La semana laboral de 40 horas en Estados Unidos está en el punto de mira. La pandemia demostró las posibilidades de flexibilizar horarios y un congresista demócrata ha utilizado ese impulso para reintroducir un proyecto de ley que resta 8 horas a ese baremo estándar de trabajo.La propuesta de Mark Takano modificaría la Ley de Normas Justas de Trabajo (FLSA), que estableció en 1938 las reglas sobre el salario mínimo y el pago del tiempo extra, y haría que a partir de las 32 horas la remuneración recibida mejorara, instando así a los empresarios o a pagar más o a contratar a más gente.Solo se aplicaría a los llamados “trabajadores no exentos”, aquellos a los que normalmente se les paga por hora y que reciben un extra a partir de las 40 semanales. CNBC: congresista busca crear semana laboral de 32 horas para aumentar “la felicidad de la humanidad” Tendencia laboral: más empresas prueban semana de 4 días de trabajo ...

T2 Biosystems: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — T2 Biosystems Inc. (TTOO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $18 million in its first quarter.The Lexington, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $1.32 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.17 per share.The diagnostics company posted revenue of $2.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TTOO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TTOOSource

Here's how you can check the air quality for where you live

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Wildfires in Canada have caused poor air quality and smoky skies across the Denver metro area for several days.On Tuesday morning, the air quality in Denver was ranked among the top 10 worst in the world. Colorado will have a ‘broiling wet’ summer, Farmer’s Almanac says How to check the air quality where you liveYou can actually check the current Air Quality Index for Denver and see the air quality forecast across Colorado on the FOX31 website. Once you are on the webpage, you can see the current Air Quality Index, as well as the air quality forecast for today and tomorrow. You can search any city or town in Colorado.The official data is provided by AirNow and the EPA.You can also check the live rankings of air quality on the IQAir website. Is the smoke dangerous?Will the level of smoke be dangerous for your health? Here’s what the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said you should know.“If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you...

Firefighters extinguish storage facility blaze in Miami Gardens

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out in a Miami Gardens storage facility after hours of work.According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, multiple units with the Miami-Dade Fire Department responded to the scene at 3505 N.W. 167th St., near 37th Avenue and the Palmetto Expressway, around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday.When crews arrived, they immediately worked to attack the fire as they found a light haze and flames behind the facility. More than 30 units were on the scene as they worked to stop the blaze from multiple angles. Video footage from 7SkyForce captured the massive clouds of smoke coming from the blaze. “The firefight became complicated due to the layout of where the fire actually broke out,” said the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief. “As you can imagine public storage units are stuffed with all kinds of flammables and combustibles.”Around 7:30 a.m., officials declared the fire a Second Alarm as crews on the scene needed additional manpower. Units remained ...

Millionaire’s elaborate jail escape plan foiled, Florida sheriff says

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say they foiled an elaborate jail escape plan by a 78-year-old businessman who had previously fled to France following his 2014 arrest on child pornography charges before being arrested in another country and returned to the U.S.A tip from outside the jail sparked a two-month investigation into the actions of John Manchec, some of his employees and others who he befriended in jail, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said Monday during a news conference. Manchec is a citizen of both the United States and France.“Essentially, the plan comes down to this,” the sheriff said. “These folks that are on the outside are going to wait until Manchec has a doctor’s visit, and they are going to take out our corrections staff while he’s out at the medical facility.”The plan also called for Manchec’s employees to have a plane — which the sheriff said the man owns — ready in nearby Fort Pierce, so he could esca...

U-Haul driver faces multiple charges after crashing into security barrier near White House in Lafayette Square, police say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:39 GMT

(CNN) — A man crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House on Monday night in what authorities are investigating as a potentially intentional incident.Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri, is in custody and facing multiple charges including threatening to kill or harm a president, vice president or family member, US Park Police said. The Secret Service said there were no injuries to any agency or White House personnel.The truck crashed into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street just before 10 p.m. ET, the US Secret Service said. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver may have intentionally struck the barrier, the agency later said.Video taken by a witness showed the 26-foot moving truck stopped on the sidewalk near Lafayette Square before the driver accelerates and crashes into a set of security bollards that ring the White House complex to prevent unauthorized vehicular traffic.After the crash, the...