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Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 65 dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

SUZU, Japan (AP) — Japanese rescue workers and canine units searched urgently through rubble Wednesday ahead of predicted bitter cold and heavy rain in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes killed at least 65 people in western Japan. Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were shaken by a 4.9 magnitude aftershock on Wednesday — one of dozens that have followed Monday’s magnitude 7.6 temblor centered near Noto, about 300 kilometers (185 miles) from Tokyo on the opposite coast. The quake set off tsunami warnings, followed by waves measuring more than 1 meter (3 feet) in some places.The first 72 hours are especially critical for rescues, experts say, because the prospects for survival greatly diminish after that.“More than 40 hours have passed. This is a race against time, and I feel that we are at a critical moment,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. “We have received reports many people are still waiting for rescue under collapse...

‘Bad everywhere’: How DC is using Bluetooth devices in response to rise in carjackings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

Michele Dedeaux said that when her daughter’s best friend had her car stolen a few days ago, she luckily had an Apple AirTag inside.The devices use Bluetooth technology to connect to drivers’ phones. The device pinged, Dedeaux said, and the friend was told to go to the nearest police station. The car was eventually located and returned, but despite being gone for just 24 hours, the windows on the car were tinted and the tag had been stolen.The frustration with the rise in carjackings across D.C. has left Dedeaux and many other residents taking every precaution they can in order to stay safe. Learning of her daughter’s friend’s experience motivated Dedeaux to be one of the many residents who stopped by Ballou High School on Tuesday night to get an AirTag or Tile device.D.C. police have been issuing the devices for free in some neighborhoods, and are hopeful that they’ll help police find stolen cars quickly. Demand was high Tuesday, with the line spanning...

Denver weather: Mild Wednesday before cooldown, snow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will have another mild afternoon before chilly temperatures and snow chances arrive for the end of the week.Weather today: Sunny and mildMainly sunny skies are across the Front Range on Wednesday, but clouds will slowly push into the western side of the state. Man found dead in Salt Lake City jet engine had boarding pass to Denver Highs in Denver will make it to the middle to upper 40s with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Jan. 3 Weather tonight: Clouds move inClouds from the high country will slide into the Front Range Wednesday night as winds stay light. Overnight lows will dip into the upper teens and lower 20s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Jan. 3 Looking ahead: Chilly with snow chancesDenver will see overcast skies on Thursday as highs stay in the upper 30s with light winds. Snow will start in the southwestern corner of the state early Thursday and move across the southern half of the state through the day. Where pe...

Police investigating fatal collision involving bicyclist; westbound Coral Way shutdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

Authorities shut down a West Miami-Dade street after a car struck a bicyclist, Wednesday morning. Miami-Dade Police officer were at the intersection of Coral Way and Southwest 72nd Street where they blocked off the westbound lanes of Coral Way. According to officials, the driver of the vehicle involved stayed at the scene and reported that the incident occurred at 6:04 a.m. when he struck a cyclist on the road. Live video footage from 7SkyForce captured the scene as officers investigated the damage surrounding a body covered by a yellow tarp. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, as well as the identity of the victim and any potential charges, are yet to be released.Local law enforcement are urging commuters to seek alternate routes as the westbound lanes remain shutdown while the investigation continues. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Worried about your drinking? Use Dry January to check it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

(CNN) — There are lots of great reasons to decide to go “dry” in January and give up alcohol. Perhaps you imbibed a bit too much over the holidays or want to start a healthy routine and can’t afford the calories or the zap in energy and motivation that drinking can bring.“Or it may be someone who truly is starting to wonder or question their relationship with alcohol, and this is an opportunity to really explore that,” said Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorders Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital.“For some people saying, ‘I’m not going to drink this entire month,’ might be really hard, so trying to do so may show you how easy or difficult it is for you,” said neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez, who conducts classes at Columbia University’s Teachers College.What is the advice from experts on how to have a successful “dry January”? Read on.1. Tips for Dry JanuaryIt helps to be clear about your goal to make it a habit, said Wakeman, an associate pr...

US box office in 2023 passed $9 billion, the best total since before the pandemic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

New York (CNN) — The 2023 domestic box office surpassed $9 billion, the highest since the pandemic, Comscore said. However, it’s still $2 billion short of the yearly movie ticket sales reached before the pandemic.Despite a tepid fall season at the box office, the viral “Barbenheimer” phenomenon delivered a stunning boost to movie ticket sales this year. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” brought in about $636 million domestically and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” raked in $326 million, according to Box Office Mojo.Comscore estimates that, once the past weekend’s box office numbers are in – which was led by “Wonka” – 2023’s total will be just over $9 billion. Compared to 2019, the 2023 box office had 17 fewer wide release films, which makes its numbers “all the more impressive,” said Paul Dergarabedian, chief Comscore media analyst. “Wonka” and “Barbie” were both distributed by Warner Bros., which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.“2023 was one of the mo...

Nigel Farage is a no-show as his party blasts ‘socialist twins’ Starmer and Sunak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

LONDON — Nigel Farage didn’t bother showing up — but his Reform U.K Party is making a big pitch to “save Britain” from both the Tories and Labour.The right-wing populist party — led by the businessman Richard Tice with the arch-Brexiteer Farage as party president — set out its stall for the next election in a much-hyped press conference Wednesday morning, where Tice claimed a government led by Labour leader Keir Starmer would lead to “Starmergeddon.”There was speculation beforehand that Farage, fresh from his exploits in the reality TV jungle, would appear and announce his return to front-line politics.But Britain’s most prominent Brexiteer was nowhere to be seen. Asked if he would return to take on a front-line role with the party, Tice said Farage is “giving a lot of thought” but “still assessing” his future with Reform.“A good poker player does not show their hand too early,” Tice said. “Nigel is the master of poli...

Biden opens 2024 campaign push with planned January 6 speech near Valley Forge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

(CNN) — President Joe Biden will use the backdrop of two historic sites in Pennsylvania and South Carolina in the coming week to lay out some of the central arguments of his 2024 reelection bid, including protecting democracy and personal freedoms, as he prepares for a possible rematch with former President Donald Trump in November.The January push, which will also include separate events for Vice President Kamala Harris, marks Biden’s first public campaign appearances of 2024 after spending most of last year traveling for official White House events and closed-door political fundraisers. It comes as campaign officials are eager to ramp up a contrast with Trump, who they view as the likely Republican nominee, as the GOP primary contests kick off this month.On Saturday, the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, Biden will travel to the battleground state of Pennsylvania to deliver a speech near Valley Forge, ...

Ford recalls more than 112,000 F-150s for roll away risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

New York (CNN) — Ford is recalling 112,965 F-150s pickup trucks because of a rear axel hub bolt that can be a roll away risk if it’s damaged.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall affects F-150 vehicles with model years 2021 through 2023 that are equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package.The agency’s alert said that the rear axle hub bolt might “fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.” As a result of the damage, it “can result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, or cause a loss of drive power.”Those issues can “increase the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA said.A fix is “currently under development,” and the agency said that F-150 owners can take the vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair if they hear a clicking or rattling noise associated with the rear axle bolt.Letters to F-150 owners are going to be mailed at the end of January, and they...

Italy divided over new pineapple pizza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:52 GMT

(CNN) — Anyone who’s set foot in Italy knows there are unwritten rules that one must abide by – and the most important of all revolve around food. Cappuccino after 11 a.m.? Only for tourists. Spaghetti bolognese? A horrifying thought. Pineapple on your pizza? Heresy – at least, it was until now.But 2024 might just be the year that pineapple pizza cracks Italy, thanks to Gino Sorbillo, the renowned Naples pizzaiolo (pizza maestro) who has added the dreaded “ananas” to his menu in Via dei Tribunali, the best known pizza street in the world capital of pizza.Sorbillo’s creation, called “Margherita con Ananas” costs 7 euros ($7.70). But this isn’t your regular Hawaiian: it is a pizza bianca, denuded of its tomato layer, sprinkled with no fewer than three types of cheese, with the pineapple cooked twice for a caramelized feel.Sorbillo, a third-generation pizzaiolo, told CNN that he created it to “combat food prejudice.”“Sadly people follow the crowd and condi...