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US agency ends use of ‘cyanide bomb’ to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, a practice wildlife advocates have tried to outlaw for decades due to safety concerns.The M-44 ejector-devices that critics call “cyanide bombs” have unintentionally killed thousands of pets and non-predator wildlife, including endangered species, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services. They have a scented bait and emit a poisonous cloud when triggered by a physical disturbance.The Bureau of Land Management quietly posted a notice on its website last week that it no longer will use the devices across the 390,625 square miles (1,011,714 square kilometers) it manages nationally — an area twice the size of California — much of it where ranchers graze cattle and sheep. Other federal agencies — including the National Park Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service — already prohibit th...

Metskhvarishvili scores 19, UL Monroe beats Northwestern State 74-70

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

MONROE, La. (AP) — Nika Metskhvarishvili’s 19 points helped UL Monroe defeat Northwestern State 74-70 on Tuesday night.Metskhvarishvili had eight rebounds and five blocks for the Warhawks (3-3). Tyreke Locure added 17 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line, and he also had nine rebounds. Jalen Bolden shot 5 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.Braelon Bush finished with 17 points for the Demons (1-6). Cliff Davis added 16 points for Northwestern State. Chase Forte also had 12 points and four assists. The loss is the sixth straight for the Demons.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Little Rock wins 90-64 against Ball State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Bradley Douglas’ 26 points helped Little Rock defeat Ball State 90-64 on Tuesday night.Douglas also added five assists for the Trojans (3-4). Jamir Chaplin scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. The Cardinals (5-2) were led in scoring by Basheer Jihad, who finished with 25 points and three steals. Mickey Pearson Jr. added 14 points for Ball State. Jalin Anderson also had 12 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Caminar podría reducir el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2, y la velocidad puede determinar en qué medida, encuentra estudio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando se trata de caminar y su efecto para reducir el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2, lo que ayuda no es solo cuánto lo haces, sino también a qué ritmo te mueves, según un nuevo estudio.Caminar a un paso ligero se relacionó con un riesgo casi un 40% menor de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2 en el futuro, según la investigación publicada este martes en el medio British Journal of Sports Medicine.“Estudios anteriores han indicado que caminar con frecuencia se asociaba con un menor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2 en la población general, de forma que aquellos que pasaban más tiempo caminando por día tenían un riesgo menor”, señaló el autor principal del estudio, el Dr. Ahmad Jayedi, asistente de investigación en el Centro de Investigación sobre Determinantes Sociales de la Salud de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Semnan en Irán.Sin embargo, los hallazgos previos no ofrecieron muchas pautas sobre la velocidad óptima en la caminata habitual para reducir el ri...

Bader College to remain closed in 2024-25 with structural issues to college

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

Two weeks ago, Queen’s University students studying at Bader College woke to the news that they would not be completing their year of studies in the UK as expected.Bader College is operated within the 600-acre Herstmonceux Castle estate, offering students in some programs at Queen’s an opportunity to complete their first year of studies in the historic castle. 180 students were in the UK to do just that for the 2023-24 school year, but on November 13 they were informed the castle was deemed unsafe and that their classes would be pivoting online for the remainder of this semester and the upcoming winter semester. The issue was first brought to the attention of the university on November 3, with students being notified on November 13 that structural issues, particularly with the roof of the castle, required immediate attention and made it unsafe for classes to be held within. “Late last week, a structural engineer visited the campus and confirmed that the situation is more...

Neighbors push back as Denver plans third hotel shelter along Quebec Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver community members shared their concerns about shelter locations along Quebec Street in a meeting with the city on Tuesday.There are three hotels that could be sheltering people along Quebec Street in the near future, with two already sheltering people now. Those who have businesses and live in the district say they are already seeing the impact and have a lot of concerns about safety. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s car stolen A room was full of residents and business owners in District 8 as they listened to details about how the city wants to turn the Comfort Inn on Quebec into a shelter with 24-hour services.“The building has been operational since January as an emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness, and we're now bringing that to a conforming use in a contract that's currently pending city council final approval,” said Angie Nelson, deputy director of housing stability and homelessness resolution with the Department of Housing Stabili...

Unveiling the power of Hydrogen in Europe: It’s time to execute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

To achieve a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030, the share of electricity in final energy consumption must increase from 23% today to approximately 35% within the next six years. In addition to direct electrification, the adoption of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen is imperative for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial and transportation sectors. However, only a few projects have reached the final investment decision since the 2020 EU Hydrogen strategy. It is imperative to kickstart the first hydrogen production projects promptly. Achieving this requires a streamlined EU regulatory framework and expedited procedures for support schemes.Christelle Rouillé, CEO of Hynamics | via EDF/HynamicsHydrogen Week in Brussels, which took place at the end of November, showcased this chemical’s pivotal role in decarbonizing industries and reshaping heavy mobility. Amid discussions on renewable and low carbon hydrogen, challenges emerged, with slow regulatory implementation hindering projects....

Why more leading companies are helping to tackle harmful drinking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

As leading global producers of beer, wine, and spirits, we are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Our iconic brands are enjoyed by many adults in many countries and our companies have long histories rooted in local culture, supporting livelihoods and sustainable, economic growth for people and communities. Even though our individual companies are different, as members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), we share the same values and are united in our mission to reduce harmful drinking and promote a culture of moderation among those who choose to drink. This is not just the right thing to do, but we believe it is also key for the future of our industry.As members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, we share the same values and are united in our mission to reduce harmful drinking.Being part of the solution and tackling harmful drinking are central to the long-term sustainability of our companies, and we have long wor...

14-year-old arrested with loaded gun at school in South Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

A 14-year-old is facing charges after he was found to have a loaded gun in his backpack at a school in South Boston Tuesday afternoon, police said. Boston police in a statement said officers responded around 2 p.m. after school staff at the Up Academy Charter School of Boston “became aware that a student might be in possession of a firearm.”Police said school staff took the student out of class and recovered the gun from his backpack. The boy was arrested, according to police, and is expected to be arraigned on gun charges in Boston Juvenile Court at a later date.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Julian Sayin awarded Silver Pigskin as gala celebrates 25 years of PPR

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Carlsbad High School’s Julian Sayin was named the 2023 Silver Pigskin Player of the Year Tuesday night at KUSI’s Silver Pigskin Gala.The Lancers quarterback is committed to play at the University of Alabama. He led Carlsbad to the open division semifinals this season."Definitely a great honor seeing all the players before me win this," Julian said on the award stage. "It's been fun and I'm really grateful for this award."Sayin is the second player in PPR history to get two nominations in one high school career. The first was Reggie Bush.The gala, held at Rock Church Point Loma, comes as Prep Pigskin Report celebrates 25 years of covering high school football.“We have kids that we first featured back in ’98 that now have kids on the show, so we’re kind of on our second, moving towards our third generation,” PPR host Paul Rudy said. “I can’t put it into words. It’s just a really cool thing to see how the show has grown to where it’s grown.”