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Freezing rain causes accidents that leave 3 dead in Germany while Munich airport resumes flights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Freezing rain and cold weather buffeting Germany were blamed for traffic accidents that left three dead on Tuesday while Munich Airport temporarily suspended flights.One student was killed in a crash involving a school bus in the Erzgebirge mountains in the eastern German state of Saxony, police said. At least 10 other schoolchildren were taken to a hospital. Two adults, including the bus driver, were seriously injured. The bus skidded into the side of a winter road maintenance vehicle in Sehmatal county near the Czech border, German news agency dpa reported. It then crashed head-on into a tree and and the impact was so strong that it completely destroyed the front of the vehicle. In Munich, all flights were either canceled or postponed between 6 a.m. and noon (0500-1100 GMT), with the airport warning that many flights scheduled for later in the day might also be affected by the severe weather conditions. A Lufthansa plane from New York landed at noon, signaling the re...

Signet: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) on Tuesday reported earnings of $11.7 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had net income of 7 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 24 cents per share.The jewelry company posted revenue of $1.39 billion in the period.For the current quarter ending in January, Signet said it expects revenue in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion.The company expects full-year earnings to be $9.55 to $10.18 per share, with revenue ranging from $7.07 billion to $7.27 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SIG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SIGSource

Denver weather: Sunny and warm through Thursday, snow returns Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mild weather is not going anywhere over the next few days, as high temperatures will be well above average for the beginning of December. Big changes are coming on Friday as the metro area will likely be getting some snow in the Denver weather forecast. Weather today: Sunny and warmTemperatures Tuesday morning will start out in the 30s and make their way into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Morrison mom organizes low-sensory Santa event This is about 15 degrees above average for this time of the year. Even the highs in the mountain towns will be relatively mild, topping out in the upper 40s and lower 50s. It will be breezy for some, especially in the foothills, with gusts upwards of 25 mph at times. Pinpoint Weather: Daily highs on Dec. 5 Weather tonight: Clear and coolTemperatures on Tuesday evening will drop down into the upper 20s and lower 30s with some breezy conditions. This will all be done under mostly clear skies. The metro could be dealing with gusts up...

Douglas County crews battle another overnight barn fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Fire crews in Douglas County were called to battle another overnight barn fire.Flames broke out late Monday night at a barn located on Patty Lane, near Jordan and Hess Road.Aside from the barn, the fire also burned nearby grass and threatened a home on the property.A lack of water was a challenge for fire crews from South Metro Fire Rescue. According to SMFR, there are no hydrants in the area. ‘Absolutely senseless’: Horse euthanized after driver runs stop sign in Arvada Fire crews used several tender trucks to haul in the water needed to fight the blaze. Each truck carried 3,000 gallons of water.Crews battled a barn fire in Douglas County on Dec. 4. This is the second barn fire in the county in one week. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office) South Metro Fire Rescue said no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.The barn was used mainly to store personal items.This is the second barn fire in Douglas County in ...

Places in Colorado with the lowest cost of living

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado isn't known for being the most affordable, but there are places in the state that are the closest to it. Have things become more expensive in Denver? Niche released its report, "2023 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in Colorado." The report calculated the affordability of spots in Colorado based on factors like the location’s housing, food, fuel costs and median tax rates. Communities with the lowest living costs. (Courtesy of Niche)Places in Colorado with the lowest cost of livingLas AnimasLa JuntaLog Lane VillageLamarMonte VistaWalsenburgFriendly VillageBurlingtonFlorenceBattlement MesaWhile these places are the most affordable in Colorado, they aren't exactly affordable compared to the rest of the country. Home prices are expected to fall in this Colorado city in 2024 Las Animas has the lowest cost of living in Colorado, but compared to the rest of the U.S., it ranks 4,636 out of 17,862 places.While it's technically more inexpensive to live in L...

Highlands Ranch family competes for best Christmas light decorations in the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Sunday, a Highlands Ranch family was featured in a televised competition for their heavily decorated home that is covered in thousands of Christmas lights.The house is bedazzled head to toe in Christmas lights. Every inch of space on the front of the house has either a green, red or white light.The family coined the home "The Hazard's Gingerbread House." This Denver Christmas light display named one of best in US While they've been decorating the house for years, this year took the competition to a whole new level.The Hazard family was selected as one of four families nationwide to compete in "The Great Christmas Light Fight." The Hazard's Gingerbread House (Courtesy of the Hazard family)The Hazard's Gingerbread House (Courtesy of the Hazard family)The show judges four family homes across the country and decides which house is the best-decorated home. The winner receives a cash prize of $50,000.On Sunday, the Hazard family's episode aired. 2 Colorado holiday...

Port Everglades welcomes arrival of massive Super Post-Panamax container gantry cranes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

In a monumental step toward expanding its capabilities, Port Everglades proudly welcomes the arrival of three Super Post-Panamax container gantry cranes on Tuesday at 8 a.m. This addition is part of the port’s ambitious $471 million expansion project aimed at enhancing its deepwater turn-around area for cargo ships.The ship-to-shore container gantry cranes are recognized as some of the world’s largest low-profile cranes, symbolizing a leap forward in the port’s capacity and efficiency. The new cranes will help accommodate larger vessels and further solidify Port Everglades as a key player in global maritime trade. 7SkyForce was overhead as the cargo ship pulled in. Tugboats were nearby and sprayed water in celebration of the new cranes.

Republicans prepared to block Ukraine-Israel aid package if border policy changes not included

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

(CNN) — Republican senators – including many who have long advocated for additional aid to Ukraine – warned Monday night they are prepared to vote against advancing a more than $100 billion supplemental national security package unless it includes major border policy changes, casting doubt on whether the aid will pass this year after border talks hit an impasse over the weekend.Senate Republican Whip John Thune described the border talks as “in a bit of lull.” When asked whether the Senate might leave for the holidays without passing a bill, he put the onus on Democrats.“I don’t know. It’s really up the Democrats. They are in charge up here,” he said. “I don’t think we do unless we have a border piece in it.”Senate Democrats have said that border talks have stalled, while Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, the leading Republican negotiator, indicated Monday night that things could still get back on track and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell insisted during his floor speech that R...

Fatal crash causes road closure at Cudjoe Key; service disruptions expected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

CUDJOE KEY, Fla. (WSVN) — A crash involving a semi-trailer truck at mile marker 21 has led to a full roadblock Tuesday morning, impacting both northbound and southbound lanes. The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m., resulting in a fatality. Monroe County Fire Rescue, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Highway Patrol are currently on the scene.Due to the severity of the crash, road closures are anticipated to persist for several hours as authorities investigate and manage the aftermath.In response to the roadblock, there will be no trash or recycling services today from mile marker 21 to the 7 Mile Bridge. Tuesday’s trash and recycling services are rescheduled for Wednesday. Additionally, there will be no yard waste pickup on Wednesday, with regular yard waste services resuming next Wednesday, December 13.Residents and commuters are advised to plan accordingly, considering potential delays and service disruptions in the affected areas. Authorities are working to clear ...

French hunters’ lobby launches EU election bid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:42 GMT

The head of France’s national hunters’ lobby on Tuesday launched a new political party to “defend the countryside” in next year’s European election — a move that could steal votes from right-wing parties looking to capitalize on backlash to the Green Deal. The small list of candidates “will get a big score,” Willy Schraen predicted at a press conference Tuesday in Paris, where he outlined the goals of his new party, which will not only gather hunters but also fishermen, farmers and small entrepreneurs.Dubbed the Rural Alliance, the party will fight to protect the interests of traditional rural occupations — like farming, fishing and hunting — and push back against the “administrative burden” created by EU institutions in Brussels that is “choking” rural communities, he said. Claiming that he is not out to steal votes from France’s far-right National Rally — which has also courted the farmer’s vote — Schraen nevertheless said he wo...