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Report: Renewable energy growth falls short of climate goal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Deployment of new wind and solar power plants needs to be drastically ramped up by the end of the decade to meet the world’s climate goals, the International Renewable Energy Agency said Tuesday.In an advance preview of its annual report on the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, the agency said renewables accounted for 83% of new power generation last year. Worldwide, the share of installed power generation coming from renewables reached 40% in 2022, it said.But in order to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and put the world on track to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), existing targets for renewable power deployment would need to be more than doubled, the Abu Dhabi-based agency said.Governments agreed in the 2015 Paris climate accord to limit the global temperature rise to 2 C (3.6 F) — ideally no more than 1.5 C — above pre-industrial averages. The lower target would prevent significant harm from climate chang...

Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation.New York City resident Anthony Rivera, 20, who sorts packages at a United Parcel Service facility in Brooklyn, said he had to take a second job at a grocery store after his food costs soared.“I was sitting at $15 an hour at UPS, and when it came to paying bills and buying groceries, it was starting to become not enough,” he said. “That led me to no other option than to pick up another job.” New York, California and Massachusetts are among states where pro-labor forces are now pushing proposals that, if approved, would boost minimum wages to $20 or more in the coming years.Inflation has meant that something that cost $15 in 2012 — when labor activists adopted the “Fight for $15” slogan in a push for wage hikes — would probably cost almost $20 today, according to...

Chicago police warn after several armed robberies across the city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are warning residents after a string of armed robberies that have occurred across the city in the last week.The incidents have taken place across several police districts at many different hours of the day.Police said a group of three to four teens, ranging in ages 15 to 17, approach people, show a hand gun and demand items.Police have not released a detailed description of the people responsible.

Surveillance video shows shooter enter Nashville school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Newly released video shows the moments a shooter made their way into a Nashville school Monday.The Metro Nashville Police Department released surveillance video Monday night of the shooting at The Covenant School in Green Hills. 6 victims in Covenant School shooting identified; all 3 students were 9 years old Seven people, including the suspect, died in the shooting. The shooter has been identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale.According to Metro police, Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old, were the students killed in the shooting. Manifesto, school ‘maps’ found in home of suspected Covenant shooter Audrey Hale, police say Three staff members killed have also been identified: Katherine Koonce, 60, and Cynthia Peak and Mike Hill, both 61.Metro police said the shooting began at 10:13 a.m. as Hale entered the school by shooting through a side door and going from the first floor to the second floor, firing multiple shots.P...

Where the Bulls stand in the playoff race with 7 games left

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES — In what has been a relatively positive stretch for the team, Monday night was a dud, but their chances to keep playing after the regular season remain strong. Despite a 124-112 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles, the Bulls still hold a cushion for the tenth and final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference with seven games to go. As of Tuesday morning, the team is three games ahead of the Wizards, who currently are out of the playoff picture in 11th place. The Pacers sit a half-game behind Washington as both of those squad's chances to make the play-in tournament have dimmed.A 10-6 record after the All-Star break has helped the Bulls' cause as they make their way through a very inconsistent season where they've failed to get to the .500 mark since the opening weeks of the season. Billy Donovan's team still has a chance to climb a bit in the standings as they finish out the final seven games between now and their April 9 finale against the Pistons at the United Center. ...

Elgin Police suspend search for suspect after Monday night shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

ELGIN (KXAN) -- Elgin police suspended an overnight search after investigating a shooting late Monday night. The Elgin Police Department said in a Facebook post made at 11:26 p.m. that officers worked a crime scene in the 800 block of South Martin Luther King Boulevard, which is close to the intersection of US 290 and State Highway 95. EPD updated the post at 11:57 p.m. saying officers were searching for a suspect and described the suspect. In another update about an hour later, at 1:02 a.m., EPD said it had suspended the search for the suspect. The department also confirmed in the update that the investigation was related to a shooting and said it was believed to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. Police did not say if anyone was injured.

Does Texas require cars have both front, back license plates?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As residents continue to relocate to Austin in droves, more people means more cars out on Texas roadways. Occasionally, that means you might spot a vehicle without a front and back license plate.But is that legal? According to the Texas Transportation Code, the answer is no — but an error from a decade ago has continued to create confusion surrounding the rule up to the present day. How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song? Under the Texas Administrative Code, most vehicles must display two license plates, with one on the front and a second on the rear of the vehicle. License plates need to be "clearly visible, readable, and legible," as well as "securely fastened" on both ends of the car. The same applies to temporary plates.But back in January 2012, a revision to the Texas Transportation Code accidentally removed a provision that mandated penalties for vehicles without both plates, according to the Fort Worth-based Barnett, Howard & Williams ...

5 things to know this Tuesday, March 28

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect more sunshine today with the showers and flurries behind us. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A 61-year-old man is in custody after barricading himself in a room at Albany Medical Center on Monday afternoon. Officials say the man threatened staff with weapons while visiting his mother. Albany Med went into lockdown for some time. Also, over 200 farm animals died in a barn fire in Delanson on Saturday, leaving a family devastated. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday.1. Suspect in custody after Albany Med lockdownA 61-year-old man is in custody after police said he barricaded himself in a room at Albany Medical Center Monday afternoon. Police said he was visiting his mother in the hospital.2. Hundreds of animals die in barn fire, farm family devastatedThe family who owns a farm in Delanson is ...

Off the Beaten Path: Turn Back Time Antiques & Uniques

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Located on Route 9 in Schodack, a store filled with old new stuff is waiting to be discovered. Prepare for a trip down memory lane from the moment you walk through the doors at Turn Back Time Antiques and Uniques.“I always say welcome to the museum, I don’t even care if you buy anything," said Janice Thomas, the owner. Off the Beaten Path: The Potter Hill Barn Thomas has been involved with flea markets for more than two decades. After moving to a bigger space for a limited time, Turn Back Time is back in the same building where it all began.From primitive to farmhouse, ten vendors fill the space with antiques, uniques and crafts. From primitive to farmhouse, ten vendors fill the space with antiques, uniques and crafts. Inventory is constantly changing, so you never know what treasures you'll discover. Off the Beaten Path: Hobbit House at June Farms Turn Back Time is located at 1744 US-9 in Castleton-On-Hudson. The store is open Thursday and F...

Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.'s lawsuit, hosting criminal justice reform tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney, Kim Gardner, is hosting a public forum Tuesday night on criminal justice in the city of St. Louis. This comes as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey continues his push to try and oust Gardner.Gardner's event Tuesday night focuses on the very issue which she is being criticized for by Bailey - that is, how she is handling criminal justice in St. Louis. Gardner's office is inside the Carnahan Courthouse. The latest legal development in the battle between Gardner and Bailey, benefitting Gardner.It was one week ago when Bailey filed an updated petition to his original lawsuit seeking to remove Gardner from office. The lengthy updated documents detailing more evidence for why Bailey believes Gardner should no longer be the circuit attorney. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...