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In a Gift to Polluting Industries, Supreme Court Rolls Back Clean Water Act Protections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

The vast majority of wetlands in the United States — more than 100 million acres — are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday in Sackett v. EPA. Wetlands are critically important to clean drinking water and flood mitigation; they’re also effective at sequestering carbon and a boon to drought resilience, storing water during dry periods. But in a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court brushed off peer-reviewed science and plain old common sense that you can’t protect the water downstream, which even the majority agreed is covered by the law, if you’re polluting it upstream.The case was filed by a wealthy Idaho couple, Michael and Chantell Sackett, who were annoyed that they were required to get a special permit from the Environmental Protection Agency to build on their land because of its proximity to Priest Lake. The Sacketts’ land contains wetlands, but because the wetlands are separated from the lake by a road, they argued the permit was unnecessary. It...

The 15 NBA teams that have come closest to overcoming a 3-0 series deficit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

A list of the 15 teams that forced at least a Game 6 in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series after dropping the first three games:___1947 BAA Semifinals: Washington Capitols trailed Chicago Stags 3-0, lost in six.1949 BAA Finals: Washington Capitols trailed Minneapolis 3-0, lost in six.1951 NBA Finals: New York trailed Rochester Royals 3-0, lost in seven.1962 Western Division finals: Detroit trailed L.A. Lakers 3-0, lost in six.1994 Western Conference semifinals: Denver trailed Utah 3-0, lost in seven.1996 NBA Finals: Seattle trailed Chicago 3-0, lost in six.2000 Eastern Conference semifinals: Philadelphia trailed Indiana 3-0, lost in six.2003 Western Conference first round: Portland trailed Dallas 3-0, lost in seven.2007 Eastern Conference semifinals: Chicago trailed Detroit 3-0, lost in six.2010 Eastern Conference finals: Orlando trailed Boston 3-0, lost in six.2013 Eastern Conference first round: Boston trailed New York 3-0, lost in six.2013 Western Conference first round: Houston ...

Bonos de la Patria en Venezuela: quién los recibe, cómo inscribirse, cuándo y lo que debes saber

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Gobierno venezolano entrega bonos a las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad que han sufrido por la pandemia del covid-19 y  la crisis económica, humanitaria, política y social en la que se encuentra sumergida el país. Aquí te contamos lo que debes saber sobre los bonos del Sistema Patria en Venezuela.Los bonos proporcionados por el Sistema Patria están destinados a un número específico de venezolanos en situación de vulnerabilidad que se han registrado en la plataforma web del Sistema Patria, creada por el Gobierno para gestionar diferentes pagos, subsidios, beneficios sociales o bonos.Para optar por alguno de estos bonos, es necesario crear un perfil en la web, completar los formularios correspondientes.El sistema requerirá de datos como al cédula de identidad, número de teléfono, fecha de nacimiento, sexo, lugar de residencia, etc.Estos bonos son distribuidos de manera aleatoria, lo que significa que algunas personas los reciben mientras que otras no, ...

Fuerzas ucranianas atacan zona de Rusia con bombazos y drones durante horas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

KIEV, Ucrania — La región de Belgorod, en el sur de Rusia, fronteriza con Ucrania, fue atacada el viernes por Ucrania con artillería, morteros y drones, dijeron las autoridades, horas después de que dos drones cayeran en una ciudad rusa próxima a la anexionada península de Crimea.Las fuerzas del Kremlin, por su parte, atacaron una clínica en Dnipró, centro de Ucrania, donde causaron la muerte de un transeúnte de 69 años e hirieron a 23 personas, entre ellas dos niños, según las autoridades ucranianas.Asimismo, un misil ruso S-300 dio contra una presa en el distrito Karlivka, en la provincia de Donetsk, en el este de Ucrania, y ahora localidades cercanas enfrentan el peligro de severas inundaciones. Cede el control: líder del Grupo Wagner entregará Bájmut a Moscú Jefe mercenario ruso dice que controla Bakhmut, pero Ucrania lo niega La localidad de Graivoron, en Belgorod, a unas 4.5 millas de la frontera con Ucrania, fue atacada dur...

Brazilian president says UN will hold climate conference in Brazil in 2025

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s president announced Friday that the United Nations has chosen his country to host the 2025 U.N. climate change conference, though the world body has not yet publicly confirmed the decision.Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil would hold the conference, known as COP 30, in the Para state city of Belem in the heart of the Brazilian rain forest. The venue reflects Lula’s intention to bring attention to the Amazon region.The latest climate conference was hosted by Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, and this year’s will take place in Dubai.“It will be a honor for Brazil to welcome representatives from all over the world in a state of our Amazon,” Lula said in a video published on his social media channels. “I went to COPs in Egypt, in Paris, in Copenhagen, and all people talk about is the Amazon. So I said, ‘Why don’t we go there so you see what the Amazon is like?’ ”Brazil’s foreign minister, Mauro Vieira, says in the video that the decisi...

More than sopapillas: What's on Casa Bonita's opening menu

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The long-awaited opening of Casa Bonita is finally here! And the newly anticipated menu has been rolled out. Executive Chef Dana Rodriguez kept it simple, but make no mistake, the quality will be an extremely noticeable improvement. From Mexican staples such as enchiladas and carnitas to mole and a kid-friendly menu, Casa Bonita's options should keep the kitchen running efficiently for the large-capacity restaurant. And the best part? Chips and salsa and sopaipillas are included with every meal. Casa Bonita's Bee's Knees, Paloma, Mexican Firing Squad cocktails (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's camarones entree (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's chips and salsa fresca (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's Christmas enchiladas entree (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's green enchiladas entree (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's I Wish You Mayahuel cocktail (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)Casa Bonita's margarita cocktail (Photo credit: Casa Bonita)...

Woman records erratic Tesla driver in road rage encounter on US 1 in South Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

A woman is speaking out about the frightening moments when, she said, a Tesla driver’s rage led to dangerous conditions along U.S. 1 in South Miami.Cellphone video captured the moment when the testy driver of a Tesla Model X kicked the vehicle into reverse, Thursday evening. The vehicle that was behind the Tesla got out of the way before they were struck.“I was extremely scared,” said the woman.This 31-year-old said it was a scary seven minutes behind the wheel as she did her best to get away. “I wasn’t antagonizing him, I was just trying to leave him alone, let him be,” she said. It all started just minutes after she hopped into her vehicle for a ride to Dadeland Mall.“I was heading to the Apple store, and I was trying to get there before they closed,” the woman said.As she was traveling along U.S. 1, leaving Coral Gables, she changed lanes a few car lengths ahead of the Tesla.“When I went to merge into the right lane, he shot ...

Vehicle goes into Doral canal following 2-car crash; 1 hospitalized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

A two car crash in Doral ended up with one vehicle in a canal, sending one person to the hospital, officials said. Doral Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units have responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest 92nd Avenue and 58th Street, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as fire rescue crews surrounded the area. First responders removed a driver who was in the submerged vehicle. According to MDFR, one person has been transported to an area hospital.The roadway in the area of 95th Avenue and 58th Street has been closed as police continue to investigate. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

Video shows truck theft at NW Miami-Dade rental company

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

An overnight heist at a rental company in Northwest Miami-Dade left the owner with one less truck.Surveillance video captured the moment when the subject hopped into the truck and took off.The theft happened in the area of Northwest 72nd Avenue and Seventh Street, early Friday morning. The stolen truck has the logo “Simple Rustic” on its side.If you have any information on this theft or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Fire crews battle apartment building blaze in Quincy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:42 GMT

A Quincy apartment building was ablaze around 2 p.m. Friday on Willard Street. One person was taken away in an ambulance, neighbors reported, and two firefighters were treated at the scene on stretchers.Most residents were able to evacuate the building, and the cause of the fire has not been announced yet.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.