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Pedro Sánchez visita China: ¿de qué hablará con Xi Jinping?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

(CNN Español) — Reforzar las relaciones bilaterales, plantear los objetivos que desarrollará España al asumir la presidencia rotatoria del Consejo de la Unión Europea en el segundo semestre de 2023 y conocer mejor la posición de China sobre la guerra en Ucrania. Estos son los tres temas principales que Pedro Sánchez, presidente del Gobierno español, pretende abordar con Xi Jinping, presidente de China, en la visita que realiza al país asiático este 30 y 31 de marzo.Una visita de Estado que ocurre tras la invitación del líder chino y que, a pesar de tener el aniversario número 50 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países como telón de fondo, genera gran expectativa dado que será una semana después de la reunión de Xi Jinping con Vladimir Putin en Moscú.Xi ha ganado protagonismo en las últimas semanas al tratar de negociar con Putin una vía para lograr la paz en Ucrania. No obstante, el plan de 12 puntos propuesto por China para alcanzar este objetivo...

Man sentenced to 96 years for 'random act of road rage'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A man was sentenced to 96 years in prison for a 2018 incident that police called a "random act of road rage."A Douglas County judge sentenced 34-year-old Abraham Paquet to 96 years after a jury convicted him of shooting and injuring another driver during a road rage incident. According to the 18th Judicial District District Attorney's Office, on May 22, 2018, Parker Police Department officers were called about shots fired at Parker Road and E-470 during rush hour.A witness told officers that two trucks were stopped at a light, and when the light turned green one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the other driver. According to PPD, the victim was able to transport themself to Parker Adventist Hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound to the hand. Affidavit: 15-year-old shot at officer, had Glock with automatic switch Thankfully, the victim did survive but he did require hand surgery. Despite Paquet's efforts to avoid detection, he was identified ...

9 soldiers dead after 2 Black Hawk helicopters crash on training mission in Kentucky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission.The two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters crashed at approximately 10 p.m. in Trigg County, Kentucky, near Highway 68. Everything known about the Nashville school shooting, so far In a press release from Fort Campbell, officials said, "The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families."Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he will be at Fort Campbell Thursday morning, “to support our troops and their families after last night’s tragic incident.”(WKRN)(WKRN)(WKRN)(WKRN)Kentucky State Police were working with Fort Campbell officials, Kentucky Emergency Management, and local officials at the scene. They had a road...

Could AI help find trends in mass shootings?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The debate over mass shooting prevention is usually centered on guns, building security, the actors themselves, and law enforcement. One University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor believes artificial intelligence should be part of the conversation.Sheldon Jacobsen is a data scientist who looks at trends in a variety of things including mass murders. He has used AI to find possible trends in mass killing incidents with the goal to save lives and possibly even prevent them. Affidavit: 15-year-old shot at officer, had Glock with automatic switch So far in 2023, there have been 13 mass killings which Jacobsen defines as four or more people dead, totaling 77 people killed. He said AI uses models to analyze data and then make observations on trends and patterns. It looks at the venue, the shooter, the deaths, the law enforcement response, and more. In analyzing the data of these incidents over the last several years, he's made a few observations. Jacobsen...

Florida principal resigns after sending $100K to scammer posing as Elon Musk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

OAK HILL, Florida (WESH) — A principal of a charter school in Volusia County resigned after writing a $100,000 check to an internet scammer posing as Elon Musk.Dr. Jan McGee worked at Burns Science and Technology Charter in Oak Hill since its inception. The school and McGee have always been well thought of. Burns Science and Technology is A-rated with just under 1,000 students and a huge waiting list. The principal who has guided it all these years is a superstar in many circles, but a huge lapse in judgment has cost her her job.“I am a very smart lady. Well-educated. I fell for a scam,” McGee said.McGee told a packed audience she was taken in by a fake Elon Musk, someone posing online as the space pioneer. Someone she’d been talking with for at least four months despite being warned by staff that the person was a fraud. She claims he groomed her.“Grooming is when you talk to somebody and you believe in them, and they get you to trust them that this is really real, and s...

Citizens Insurance looking to raise rates in Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

Buying or renting in Florida may come at a higher cost. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announced they are looking to raise rates by 14.2% after Hurricane Ian took a big part of the company’s reserve. The company also announced they are considering a yet-to-be-determined hurricane tax if a big storm hits the state. It is estimated that Citizens Insurance has about 1.2 million customers in Florida. The rate hike requested by the corporation still needs state approval.

Red Sox to celebrate Opening Day at Fenway Park with game against Baltimore Orioles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

The Red Sox are celebrating Opening Day at Fenway Park Thursday with a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team posted a time-lapse video of the opening day logo being painted behind home plate. The team gets to start the season within the friendly confines of their home stadium, with game one out of 162 getting underway at 2:10 p.m.After last season’s disappointing last place finish in the AL East, the Sox are ready to rebound after revamping their roster during the offseason…“Any time we don’t make it to October and play baseball in October, it’s a disappointment, we know that, but we have definitely turned the page,” said Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy. “It’s been a great vibe at spring training and [we are] really looking forward to getting going here.”Despite losing a few mainstays from last year’s roster, including Xander Bogaerts, JD Martinez, and Nathan Eovaldi, the Sox say they are optimistic that this s...

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission.A statement from Fort Campbell says the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky. The 101st Airborne confirmed the crash about 30 mile (48 kilometers) northwest of Fort Campbell. The crash is under investigation.“Right now our focus is on the Soldiers and their families who were involved,” the statement added.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had said earlier that fatalities were expected, adding that police and emergency officials were responding.“The crash occurred in a field, some wooded area,” Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess said at a news briefing. “At this time, there a...

Patriots host Vietnam veterans for pinning ceremony at Gillette Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

The Kraft family, New England Patriots Foundation, and Cross Insurance hosted 100 Vietnam veterans for a special pinning ceremony at Gillette Stadium Wednesday.The Veterans in attendance received special pins for their service in recognition of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day.“We always say, without their sacrifice and their commitment, we can’t tailgate in the parking lots on Sundays, we can’t fill stadiums for concerts soccer games or, of course, football games, it’s because of their commitment to sustaining American values,” said Joshua Kraft, President of Kraft Family Philanthropies. The event was part of the Commemorative Partner Program, an initiative to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families.Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the last American troops leaving Vietnam.

Transit Police: Man arrested in connection with sexual assault at Haymarket MBTA station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:01 GMT

Transit Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault at the Haymarket MBTA station.Police say 19-year-old Henry Nolasco Ramirez allegedly assaulted a woman while at the station around 6 p.m. Saturday.No additional information has been released. https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1641428649298501632