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Colorado among best states for EV and hybrid adoption

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- The US market share for electric and hybrid vehicles grew 85.3 percent between 2018 and 2023. That’s almost three times the rate it grew between 2017 and 2022, at 33.3 percent, confirming a massive uptick in hybrid and EV sales in just the past year.But for individual states, the changes in market share growth over the past 5 years range from a high of 272.1 percent in Alaska to just 43.7 percent in Hawaii, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com. What does it take to be in Colorado’s top 1%? Summary:Alaska, West Virginia, and Colorado had the highest growth in alternative-energy vehicles over the past 5 years, roughly tripling their EV and hybrid market shareStates with the lowest growth in EV and hybrid share include Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and CaliforniaColorado’s large 15.1 percent jump in EV and hybrid share make it the best state for improved miles per gallon over the past 5 years, rising from 23.6 MPG to 27.2 MPGOverall 5-year EV and hybrid marke...

Roof collapse of unoccupied building in Miami leads to road closure due to debris

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

Officials are investigating a roof collapse in Miami that has led to a road closure.City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to a building in the area of Northwest First Avenue, Saturday afternoon.Video showed firefighters as they checked out the extent of the damage.Officials said the building was unoccupied.Debris from the collapse fell on the road below, forcing crews to close Northwest First Avenue to North Miami Avenue from Fifth to Sixth streets.Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.It’s too early to know what caused the collapse.

FAA: Single-engine plane crashes while landing at Martha’s Vineyard Airport

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

A single-engine plane with two people on board crashed while landing at Martha’s Vineyard Airport on Saturday afternoon, the FAA said in statement. The Piper-46 crashed around 3:15 p.m.The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center unveils hall dedicated to late local meteorologist Mish Michaels

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

The Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center in Milton unveiled a new hall Friday dedicated to longtime local meteorologist Mish Michaels, who passed away last year and left a legacy of encouraging women to seek out opportunities in science.The Mish Michaels Hall for Scientific Discovery features some vintage meteorological equipment and pays tribute to her long career and her support of the observatory. When she passed away in March 2022 at the age of 53, her colleagues remembered her for her passion for weather and for being a proponent of getting young women interested in science.“We started a program called Women in Natural Science and she actually taught it and directed it,” said Blue Hills Observatory Director Charles Orloff. “Let’s put it this way, this is just not boys that like science. She made sure girls would too.” The observatory and science center is registered as a national historic landmark is home to the oldest consecutive weather recor...

Steph Curry loses his mind after acing 7th hole at ACC Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

Stop if you’ve heard this before but Steph Curry is dialed in from deep, however, this time with a short iron in his hand.The Golden State Warriors superstar aced the 152-yard seventh hole at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament on Saturday afternoon in Lake Tahoe.It was Curry’s second career ace yet you’d never guess that watching his exuberant celebration. The two-time NBA MVP tossed his hat and sprinted up the fairway even running past his ball in the cup.Curry’s ace was the first of the ACC Championship. He received six points for the stroke of brilliance and continued to lead the tournament late into Saturday afternoon after being at the top of the leaderboard Friday.The unique point system — perhaps to avoid seeing some ugly numbers from celebs and athletes alike — awards one point for pars, three points for birdies and six points for eagles. Double bogeys or worse are two-point deductions.Tennis player Mardy Fish has been on Curry...

Hollywood’s actors and writers, on picket lines from LA to New York

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a “Strike Girl Summer.”So read a picket sign as the sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors on Day 1 of their strike, protesting alongside the writers who have been at it since May.Together, the two guilds have ground the entertainment industry to a halt. On both coasts, though, there was a buoyant mood in the air as picket lines were reinvigorated by the support of some of the 65,000 actors who comprise SAG-AFTRA (98% of members voted to approve a strike back in June).This is Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in six decades, and the first dual strike since 1960, reigniting the fervor against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers just as a historic heat wave hits Southern California.Outside the Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, throngs of protesters chanted: “Fists up, curtains down, LA is a union town.” Food trucks flanking organizers’ tents served churros, boba tea and cold lemonade to pro...

Headed to Morgan Wallen's San Diego shows? Here's what to know

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Country music superstar Morgan Wallen has finally arrived in San Diego with his "One Night at a Time" tour, playing two shows this weekend to sold-out crowds in Petco Park.With thousands expected to head into downtown for the concert, here's what fans should know before their show.Getting in to Petco ParkAll gates at Petco Park will open at 4 p.m. for both shows. A merchandise trailer will be available for fans on the exterior of Petco Park starting at 1 p.m. on both days. What will Morgan Wallen’s setlist be at his San Diego concert? Concertgoers are not permitted to bring in outside food or beverage, according to Petco Park, including factory sealed and reusable water bottles. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.Petco Park's regular bag policy will be in effect for the event, prohibiting all bags except for single compartment bags 7" by 10" or smaller, infant bags and medical bags. Mobile lockers are available for rent at the Premier Lot near the pedes...

United Airlines agrees to give union pilots big pay raises

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay by up to 40% over four years.The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion. It followed more than four years of tumultuous bargaining that included picketing and talk of a strike vote. The deal reflects the leverage enjoyed by labor groups, especially pilots, as airline revenue soars on the strong recovery in travel. The Air Line Pilots Association said the agreement, which is subject to a ratification vote, would put United pilots on par with counterparts at Delta Air Lines, who approved a pay-raising deal earlier this year.The union said the agreement includes substantial increases in pay, retirement benefits and job security. At least on pay, the deal appears far better than one that United pilots rejected last November.Once the deal is approved, pilots will get immediate wage-rate increases of 13.8% to 18.7%, depending on the type of plane they...

Two-alarm fire in Danforth Road and Warden Avenue area sends one to hospital

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

A two-alarm residential fire on Mystic Avenue in the Warden Avenue and Danforth Road area has sent one person to hospital on Saturday afternoon.Police responded to reports of a possible explosion, and crews are in defensive mode dealing with the compromised structure. Toronto Fire Services Investigations Unit has been engaged.FIRE (UPDATE)4:28 p.m.– 1 person transported to hospital with unknown injuries– heavy smoke in the area ROAD CLOSURES– Mystic Ave. closed s/b at Mack Ave. and closed n/b at Milne AveGO#1646772^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 15, 2023An adult male wad taken to a burn centre with serious burns, but is not in life-threatening condition.Mystic Avenue is closed southbound at Mack Avenue, and closed northbound at Milne Avenue.

Fargo police say they don’t yet know the motive for a shooting that killed 1 officer and injured 2

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:37:47 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A gunman opened fire on police and firefighters as they responded to a traffic crash in Fargo, North Dakota, killing one officer and wounding two others, the city’s police chief said Saturday. Chief Chief David Zibolski said the gunman opened fire Friday afternoon for “no known reason at all” but that he was confident investigators will eventually figure out the motive.Zibolski said Saturday that officer Jake Wallin, a military veteran, was killed. Two other officers, Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes, were wounded. A 25-year-old woman was also injured during the shooting, but authorities did not say who shot her. The gunman did not hit any firefighters, Zibolski said, but a firetruck was struck by gunfire.A fourth officer, Zach Robinson, shot and killed the suspect. The gunman was identified as Mohamad Barakat, a 37-year-old Fargo resident. This was a heinous and unthinkable act of aggression against our officers and against our community,” Zibolski said. “That ...