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Sudan’s generals agree to meet in effort to end their devastating war, a regional bloc says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s warring generals agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting as part of efforts to establish a cease-fire and initiate political talks to end the country’s devastating war, an African regional bloc said Sunday. Meanwhile, Sudan’s government ordered the expulsion of 15 diplomats from the United Arab Emirates over Abu Dhabi’s alleged support of rebel forces.Sudan slipped into chaos after soaring tensions between military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, exploded into open fighting in mid-April in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere across the country.The country has been in turmoil for several years, ever since a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The short-lived transition to democracy was derailed when the two generals joined forces to lead a military coup in October 2021. After they fell out, war followed 18 months later. The c...

Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The holidays are in full swing, and AAA is expecting hundreds of thousands of additional people to be traveling this season compared to last.According to the AAA 2023 year-end holiday travel forecast released Sunday, nearly 104 million people in the U.S. will drive more than 50 miles to their holiday destinations. Colorado has some of the fastest-falling gas prices in U.S., AAA says Transportation data and insight provider INRIX said there may be several days of particularly bad traffic."Nationwide, drivers could see travel times up to 20% longer this holiday season. In major metros, especially in Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC, drivers could experience nearly double the typical delays," said Bob Pishue, a transportation analyst at INRIX.When and where roads will be busiestINRIX said the most congestion on roads will be during a 10-day holiday period as many people are going to or from holiday destinations.Saturday, Dec. 23Thursday, Dec. 28Friday, Dec. 2...

Colorado has some of the fastest-falling gas prices in U.S., AAA says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Gas prices have been falling for the last three months across the nation, but Colorado has some of the fastest-falling gas prices in the U.S., according to a report from AAA.It's well-timed good news for travelers as the holiday season is in full swing. AAA expects 104 million people nationwide to drive to their holiday destinations this year, up 1.8% from last year. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season As of Dec. 10, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $3.15, which is down from $3.39 at this time last month and about 15 cents cheaper than this time last year.Meanwhile, in Colorado, a gallon of gas costs an average of $2.85, which is about 50 cents cheaper than a month ago, and 20 cents cheaper than this time last year.Prices vary in different areas of the state, though. Gas wars in Denver mean lower prices for drivers The average price at the pump is highest in Glenwood Springs at $3.47 per gallon. On the flip ...

Town of Bailey battling water issues following possible leak on main line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

BAILEY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Bailey Water and Sanitation sent out a post via Facebook on Saturday letting residents know they could be experiencing some issues when it comes to water pressure. “What I understand is there was a main water break and they had to keep turning the water on and off to find out where the break was," one business owner and Bailey resident who wanted to remain anonymous said. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season The water company posted to its Facebook page with a few updates Saturday: "The maintenance guys are troubleshooting. You may experience low to no pressure through the day. They are turning sections of water on and off, so if your water turns on and then shuts off, that is part of the troubleshooting. This is to locate the area of the leak. Updates will be posted on baileywaterandsanitation.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to 303-838-8184 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you and have a great ...

Low-speed zone: Europe’s super crops revolution hits bottleneck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

“Would you rather feed gene-edited lettuce to your kids or no lettuce at all?” asks Mónica Álvaro, an agronomist specialized in organic farming.Álvaro is clear: she wouldn’t put plants engineered in a laboratory on her plate, but realizes that some families might have no choice once these products enter the market.In July, the European Commission proposed rules to legalize new gene-editing technologies for crops, exempting them from the hard-fought and ultra-restrictive law on genetically modified organisms (GMO) — often labeled as “frankenfoods” — in a bid to catch up with other regions of the world already embracing these new varieties.Such deregulation was marketed by its proponents as the magic recipe to help farmers produce more and affordable food against the backdrop of a worsening climate crisis and high inflation. Resistance to drought and pests are some of the potential crop traits that Brussels is eyeing.The EU executive stepped on the gas in the hope that this proposal w...

‘No shame’ in Emma Stone’s ‘Poor Things’ game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” won the Gold Lion, the top prize, at its Venice world premiere and now looms as an Oscar favorite.A bizarre, unsettling, one-of-a-kind odyssey, it gifts Emma Stone with not just a chance for a second Best Actress Oscar but buzz as one actor ready for anything.Stone’s Bella is brought to life as a late 19th century Frankensteinian brain-switching experiment by Willem Dafoe’s mad doctor (he resembles the classic Hollywood monster).A satirical sex comedy and feminist revenge tale, “Poor Things” boasts frequent, unabashed full-out nudity as it traces Bella’s rapid evolution from childhood to maturity.“We had to be confident like the character and have no shame,” Lanthimos, 50, said of his film which costars Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef. “And Emma had to have no shame about her body, nudity, doing those scenes. She understood that right away.”This is the fourth teaming of the Greek writer-director and his unabashedly American star.It works, Stone, 35, sai...

Team USA experience showcases Teddy Mutryn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

Following a full day at St. Sebastian’s School in late October, junior ice hockey forward Teddy Mutryn got a text message that presented quite the opportunity.The 16-year-old Boston College commit was offered a chance to join the United States Under-17 National Team for the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge in Prince Edward Island, Canada.“It was kind of spur of the moment,” Mutryn said. “I got the text right after school – ‘you’re flying out 8 A.M. Thursday morning.’ So, it’s a pretty quick and surreal turnaround. But I wouldn’t change it for the world. It was an awesome experience.”This wasn’t Mutryn’s first foray with the Red, White and Blue. He represented the U.S. at the 2023 Five Nations tournament in August and had attended several camps with the National Team Development Program. Still, the opportunity to join the U.S. team at this tournament was something he could not pass up, and he had the full support of St. Sebastian’s head coach Sean McCann.“To go up there, r...

Editorial: New education fad leaves kids depressed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

There are many reasons to be depressed about public education in America. But the craze that has swept through public schools is actually increasing depression among students.You may have heard about social and emotional learning. It’s the major trend in public education and has gained steam over the past decade. It’s intention is to help students “acquire and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions,” according to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning.That’s a murky scramble of buzzwords and catchphrases that only an academic could love. Such pseudo-sophisticates are well-represented among the education establishment. In intelligible terms, SEL aims to make students better people, which, in theory, will improve academic outcomes.These goals are c...

What to gift the young professional on your list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

Holiday shoppers relish the moment when a loved one unwraps a gift and immediately smiles. Hitting the nail on the head in regard to a holiday gift is its own reward, and there’s no shame in looking around for some inspiration to find a gift loved ones will truly cherish.Shopping for young professionals this holiday season could be a little tricky, as changes sparked by the pandemic continue to affect work environments. However, shoppers can still find gifts to make young professionals happy this holiday season.Home office essentialsMany businesses have welcomed workers back to the office, but some are taking a hybrid approach to being in the office. Many professionals who once went into the office five days a week are now spending one or two days a week at home. Others may still be working remotely full-time.Take this into consideration when shopping for young professionals and look for some basic home office essentials. A comfortable office chair, a monitor that can be paire...

Leahy: Trade reforms needed to compete with China

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:49:53 GMT

The recent meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, came amid growing concerns that China is surpassing the United States as a global innovation leader.This is no accident. China has consistently invested in the foundation of its innovation economy and is reaping the benefits. Now, the United States must do the same, or risk being left behind.Nowhere is the U.S. failure to support our own innovative industries more obvious than in the intellectual property abuses that are festering at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), as unfair trade practices investigations have repeatedly set back American innovation and economic productivity.The ITC’s investigations have been in the spotlight lately. In October, the agency ruled that the Apple Watch infringes on a patent held by the medical device company Masimo and issued an import ban that would prevent Apple Watches from being sold in...