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Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration’s approval of a massive oil development in northern Alaska commits the U.S. to yet another decadeslong crude project even as scientists urgently warn that only a halt to more fossil fuel emissions can stem climate change.ConocoPhillips’ Willow project would produce 180,000 barrels of oil a day at its peak, and using that crude would result in at least 263 million tons (239 million metric tons) of greenhouse gas emissions over 30 years. Demand for oil isn’t dropping as the planet heats, and a bitter political dispute over the project, which was approved Monday, has underscored the Democratic administration’s struggle to balance economic pressures against pledges to curb fossil fuels. The proposal in the remote region north of the Arctic Circle also highlights the paradox facing the U.S. and other nations: The world’s transition to clean energy lags the realities of an economy still largely driven by oil consumption.“At some point, ...

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Human rights activists urged the U.N. Security Council on Monday to refer Myanmar’s military rulers to the International Criminal Court and urged neighboring Southeast Asian countries to support the opposition pro-democracy movement.The leaders of two women’s rights organizations spoke to reporters ahead of a closed council meeting on Myanmar. Members heard briefings by U.N. special envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, whose country chairs the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations.May Sabe Phyu, director of the Gender Equality Network, a coalition of organizations promoting women’s rights in Myanmar, accused Myanmar’s military of conducting “a terror campaign” and committing “heinous acts” that constituted crimes against humanity. She said the Security Council should refer the junta’s actions to the International Criminal Court for prosecution.Myanmar’s military has long been accused of human ri...

“Anonymous Jury” Trump About To Enter Ominous Legal Club

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

The Future Of AI Is Now, Embrace It, Not Fear It

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

Former Dodger Trevor Bauer signs with Japan's Yokohama BayStars

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

Trevor Bauer has agreed to a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League.The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12, three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension imposed by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred from 324 to 194 games. The penalty followed an investigation into domestic violence, which the pitcher has denied.“Playing in the NPB has always been a dream of mine and I can’t think of a better organization to do it with," Bauer said in a statement Monday, referring to Nippon Professional Baseball.The BayStars said Bauer will wear uniform No. 96.“To all the BayStar fans out there — I am so excited for the opportunity to be part of the great team we have this year and to try to bring home a championship,” Bauer said. "And to all the Japanese baseball fans out there — I cannot wait to see you guys out at the stadium soon. Please come say hi and help me learn more about your great country. See you guys soon...

Alcaraz, Fritz win; Murray, Badosa out at Indian Wells

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, joining defending champion Taylor Fritz in the fourth round.Former NBA players Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash sat in the front row to see Alcaraz advance in the Southern California desert, where he was a semifinalist a year ago. The 19-year-old from Spain can return to the world’s No. 1 ranking by winning the title here.The fourth-seeded Fritz routed Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-2. Fritz served four aces and won 88% of his first-serve points against the 30th-seeded Baez from Argentina.“I’m trying to take it like it’s any other tournament, but it is pretty tough to not know that I’m defending a title,” Fritz said. “I’m getting constantly reminded of that.”Andy Murray’s run ended with a 7-6 (6), 6-2 loss to 21-year-old Jack Draper.“I’ve looked up to Andy since I was so young,” Draper said. “I watched him win Wimbledon for the first time in 2013 and then I’ve h...

Giannis has 46 points, 12 boards as Bucks beat Kings 133-124

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 46 points and 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings 133-124 on Monday night.Khris Middleton scored 31 points and Brook Lopez added 23 for the Bucks, who are on the verge of becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season. They came in needing a win and a Miami loss, but the Heat beat Utah. “It was a really fun environment to play in,” Lopez said. “Sacramento always has great fans, great team this year. You get the cowbells and everything like that and all stuff I remember. It was a really fun atmosphere.”Domantas Sabonis had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists for his 10th triple-double of the season for Sacramento. Sabonis has a franchise-record 54 double-doubles, which leads the NBA. “Their team is very good for us to take our foot off the accelerator,” Sabonis said. “That’s what we did in the second half, unacceptable.”De’Aaron Fox scored 35 points to lead the Kings, and K...

Robertson’s 39th goal helps Stars roll Kraken 5-2

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Two games in three days against the same opponent in the same town gave the Dallas Stars a little taste of what could be coming in the playoffs. The Stars look more than ready for the postseason to arrive, especially after an impressive sweep in Seattle that kept Dallas on top in the Central Division. Jason Robertson scored his 39th goal of the season, the last of three power-play goals by Dallas, and the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games. Robertson’s goal came in the opening seconds of the third period and gave Dallas a three-goal lead. Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists and Miro Heisknaen had three assists as Dallas strengthened its lead on top of the division. “I think our execution, our passes were pretty crispy,” Robertson said of the Stars’ power play. “Our movement, trying to be unpredictable, they’re guys moving all around the place.”The Stars swept the two games in three days against the Kraken and m...

U.S. routs Canada in WBC; Puerto Rico pitchers perfect

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic.The game was called after seven innings because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.In Miami, José De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a matchup called after eight innings because of the mercy rule.Yacksel Ríos, Edwin Díaz and Duane Underwood Jr. closed out the win for Puerto Rico, which did not permit a baserunner. But it will not count as a perfect game in official WBC records because the game didn’t go a full nine innings.That’s the standard established by the Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician for Major League Baseball.The U.S. improved to 2-1 and bounced back from an 11-5 loss to Mexico on Sunday with its best offensive performance of the tournament. Canada fell to 1-1 before a crowd ...

Mira Sorvino molesta porque su padre fue olvidado en el ‘In Memoriam’ de los Oscar

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:28:01 GMT

(CNN) — La oscarizada actriz Mira Sorvino dice estar “dolida y conmocionada” por el hecho de que su difunto padre, el actor Paul Sorvino, no apareciera en el homenaje televisado a los profesionales fallecidos de la industria del cine en la ceremonia de los Oscar de este domingo.“Es desconcertante más allá de lo creíble que mi amado padre y muchos otros increíbles y brillantes actores fallecidos fueran dejados fuera”, escribió Sorvino en un tweet este lunes. “¡¡¡Los Oscar se olvidaron de Paul Sorvino, pero el resto de nosotros nunca lo haremos!!!”.Paul Sorvino, que protagonizó películas como “Goodfellas”, falleció en julio de 2022. Mira Sorvino rindió homenaje a su padre antes del evento de este domingo, recordando su Oscar a la mejor actriz de reparto por “Mighty Aphrodite” en 1996.La reacción de la mamá de Michelle Yeoh ante el histórico premio Oscar por “Everything Everywhere All at Once”Dijo que compart...