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Avanza en el Legislativo de Panamá proyecto de ley que prohíbe otorgar de nuevas concesiones mineras

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Legislativo de Panamá aprobó este miércoles en segundo debate el proyecto de ley 1110, que “prohíbe el otorgamiento de nuevas concesiones para la exploración, extracción, transporte y beneficio de la explotación de la minería metálica en todo el país y deroga la Ley 406 de 2023”, citaron en los canales oficiales.Para este jueves está previsto el tercer debate, que según la normativa legislativa ya no da espacio para cambios en el contenido, solo busca dejar en firme la decisión del pleno.Corte Suprema de Panamá dice que es su “prioridad número uno” resolver demandas sobre contrato mineroDe aprobarse el jueves, el proyecto de ley se pasaría a la sanción del presidente Laurentino Cortizo.Noticia en desarrollo…Con información de Elizabeth González.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Migrants begin task of finding work to avoid living on the streets of Denver

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — For some migrants staying at shelters in Denver, there's nowhere to stay once they reach the .Others, like Marieldys Leon-Mora, are not looking forward to staying in encampments that have cropped up lately."The cold has been awful," Leon-Mora said, "especially because we are not used to it in Venezuela."That's where she came from, along with her daughters, ages 5 and 1, and her husband, Jhon."I want to get my daughters out of the cold weather. Our family's situation is difficult," Leon-Mora said.Police sweep a migrant encampment near downtown Denver as many time out of shelters and begin to search for work. (KDVR)After journey to US, migrants seek workLike many families, this was a trip to find a better life. Now they're looking to start that life, and it has been a tough start so far."Besides a place to live, I want to find work for me and my husband so the family can start earning a living," Leon-Mora said.He husband does find some work here and there. He said he's...

Polis unveils 2024 budget requests: Education, housing and more

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his budget request for the fiscal year starting in 2024. The governor laid out his goals, aiming to keep Colorado in good fiscal shape no matter what happens with the nation's economy.Polis said the budget for the upcoming year will be tighter than in recent years, but he laid out some areas he wants to make sure to get a decent amount of funding no matter what. Migrants begin task of finding work to avoid living on the streets of Denver His key funding areas are education, housing, public safety, healthcare, property taxes and renewable energy."We can invest in more housing now and fully funding education, making Colorado safer, while remaining strong, and fiscal responsibility to prepare Colorado for whatever lies ahead in the global economy," Polis said at a Wednesday news conference to announce his budget requests.Polis: 'Full funding of our public schools'The governor wants to see a $564 million increase in K-12 funding. The goal is t...

Tasty bargain: Sérêvène in Miami Beach is extending Miami Spice dinner deal

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

SoFlo foodies are ecstatic when Miami Spice rolls around … and really sad to see it go. It’s hard to say goodbye to one of the best dining deals in town.Good news! One South Beach restaurant thinks Spice is so nice, they’re keeping it around for a little longer.Sérêvène, the French-Japanese fusion eatery in the Hotel Greystone, just can’t let go of Miami Spice.Cullen Santos: “We’re extending the opportunity for more locals and new diners to come and visit and experience our cuisine.”Extending the $60 meal deal through November was a no-brainer for the restaurant. They knew they had something worth repeating.Cullen Santos: “Given that the reviews that we had, the interaction with our guests at the tables, a lot of, like I said, the locals that came here, their expression overall saying that they really enjoyed the experience.”This is a perfect opportunity to feast on the foods of award-winning Chef Pawan Pinisetti, or, as he’s kno...

Hulu and Oprah Winfrey team up for murder mystery miniseries ‘Black Cake,’ adapted from best-seller

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Hulu is collaborating with Oprah Winfrey as the executive producer of “Black Cake.” It’s about a mother’s confession to her kids and her secret past.The first three episodes of the family drama are now streaming. We caught up with the show’s creator to tell us more. Take a look.Ashley Thomas (as Byron): “You don’t just get to blow in here acting like you care all of a sudden.”Adrienne Warren (as Benny): “I’m not acting. Ma is dead.”Hulu’s eight-episode miniseries “Black Cake” is produced by Oprah Winfrey, and it’ll have you asking your mom, “What secret past are you hiding?”Chipo Chung (as Eleanor Bennett): “In order to ensure my safety, someone would have to die.”The murder mystery is based on Charmaine Wilkerson’s best-selling novel.Mia Isaac (as Covey): “For the rest of my life, I’m going to keep looking over my shoulder.”It follows a teen who ...

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

(CNN) — Bob Knight, who was one of college basketball’s winningest coaches and who guided Indiana University to three national championships, has died at the age of 83, his family announced on Wednesday.The family did not immediately release the cause of death for the man who most famously coached the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000, and whose 1976 title-winning team is the most recent men’s Division I squad to finish the season unbeaten.“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington (Indiana) surrounded by his family,” his family posted to his website. “We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”Before retiring in 2008, Knight won a then-record 90...

Solve It 7: Concert Ticket Trouble

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

A Massachusetts dad bought his son concert tickets for his birthday. But the birthday gift was almost a bust when they got the wrong tickets. Worried the show would go on without them, he reached out to solve it 7. Brandon Gunnoe has the story.Sean Junior and his dad, Sean Senior, love spending time together.Both on the football field…  and kicking back, listening to their favorite band Motionless in White.“I like their music,” Sean Jr. said. “They always reach out to the fans, they, you know, they’re always accessible,” Sean said. In the car, the band’s music is always playing.“He has ADHD, and it’s my biggest thing is just making sure that he is, you know, calm,” Sean said. “He knows all the words to the songs, so he’s singing that, and keeps him calm and focused.”They’ve even traveled to different states to see the group perform live.“I like the singer and the drums,&...

County of San Diego searches for partner organizations to operate sleeping cabins

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The County of San Diego is looking to provide more emergency housing options for unsheltered San Diegans with sleeping cabins. Chosen private organizations will be able to use grant funds that will cover the purchase, delivery and assembly of sleeping cabins, said Cassie N. Saunders with the County of San Diego Communications Office."Qualified partner organizations would need to operate the cabins on their property and serve people experiencing homelessness," Saunders said. "Those selected would also need to have funding and infrastructure for setup, zoning, permitting, and ongoing facilities and services to maintain the site." Headed to Coronado? Expect heavy daytime traffic through Friday Grant applications will be available on Nov. 1 from the Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, according to county officials. Private organizations can apply to buy the cabins directly from a pre-approved vendor.San Diego County Community Operations Officer Bar...

Photos released of man wanted for stabbing woman in downtown Toronto

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Toronto police have released images of a man wanted in the stabbing of a woman in the city’s downtown core earlier this week.Authorities were called to Carlton Street and Church Street just after 6 p.m. on Monday, October 30, for reports of a stabbing.It’s alleged the victim was in a beauty salon when the suspect entered and robbed the victim of her purse. Police said the victim followed the suspect to the Church Street and McGill Street area, where the man produced an edged weapon and stabbed the woman.She suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The male suspect then fled with the victim’s purse westbound towards Yonge Street, and investigators believe he then entered the Eaton Centre. He was not known to the victim. Toronto police have released suspect images of a man wanted in the alleged robbery and stabbing of a woman in the city’s downtown core. Photo: Toronto police.He is described as five-foot-eight with a medium build, short brown hair and...

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen has no-hitter vs Rangers through 6 innings in World Series Game 5

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:58:48 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Zac Gallen has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Texas Rangers in a scoreless World Series Game 5 on Wednesday night.With the Diamondbacks trying to overcome a 3-1 Fall Classic deficit, Gallen retired his first 14 batters before walking Nathaniel Lowe on a low 3-1 fastball. He then struck out Jonah Heim.The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and threw 48 of 72 pitches for strikes, mixing 39 fastballs, 20 knuckle-curves, eight changeups, three sliders and two cutters.Gallen allowed just five balls out of the infield, flyouts by Marcus Semien leading off the game, by Leody Taveras in the third, by Mitch Garver and Josh Jung in the fifth and by Travis Jankowski in the sixth.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. caught Garver’s drive at the front of the left-field warning track and ran down Jung’s ball in front of the wall in left-center, 393 feet from home plate.Gallen needed 35 pitches to get through four innings, the lowest of his big league career and do...