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COG wants DC tour busses and other commercial drivers to stop idling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

The Greater Washington Council of Governments has launched a three-week Turn Off Your Engine campaign to educate truck and bus drivers about the benefits, both environmental and financial, from reducing idling their parked vehicles’ engines.D.C., Maryland and Virginia all have stiff penalties for commercial drivers caught with their engines idling. In the District, it is a $1,000 fine for idling more than three minutes. In Maryland, the fine is $500 for idling more than five minutes. In Virginia, the fine is up to $25,000 for a driver who runs their parked vehicle’s engine for more than 10 minutes.In D.C. and Virginia, private vehicles are exempt. In Maryland, the fines apply to both private and commercial vehicles.The Council of Governments will focus its outreach in two areas where idling engines are particularly common.“Those are at locations where you would typically see a lot of motor coach activity around some of the more tourist areas. Also, I-95 rest areas with outreach to t...

Chance the Rapper to make Apple store appearance in Chicago to discuss career and impact of hip-hop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary.The technology company announced Monday that Chance the Rapper will discuss becoming a rap star at the Apple Michigan Avenue location in his hometown. He’ll make the appearance at the retail store Wednesday during an event hosted by Today at Apple, which offers free in-store educational sessions for devices and programs.The Grammy winner expects to discuss the impact hip-hop had on his life, including his venture as an independent artist and the 10th anniversary of his critically-acclaimed “Acid Rap” mixtape. He will have a conversation with Ebro Darden, global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B at Apple Music.Chance the Rapper said he wants to celebrate a rap culture that “empowered a generation and gave voice to the voiceless.”Throughout August and September, Today at Apple will host several events with artis...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, August 15

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, August 15AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL7 p.m.ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C.MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.TBS — NY Yankees at Atlanta10 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Milwaukee at LA Dodgers OR Baltimore at San Diego (9:30 p.m.)SOCCER (MEN’S)9:55 p.m.FS2 — CONCACAF Central American Cup Group Stage: CD Fas vs. Real Esteli, Group B, San Salvador, El SalvadorSOCCER (WOMEN’S)4 a.m.FOX — FIFA World Cup: Spain vs. Sweden, Semifinal, Auckland, New Zealand6 a.m. (Wednesday)FOX — FIFA World Cup: Australia vs. England, Semifinal, SydneyTENNIS11 a.m.TENNIS — Cincinnati-ATP/WTA Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL9 p.m.PRIME VIDEO — New York at Las Vegas_____Source

Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci has decided to retire, an expected development that leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers after setting records for the most wins and points in a season.Krejci announced his retirement in a statement Monday, thanking team president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney for allowing time to make the decision. It comes three weeks after captain and face of the franchise Patrice Bergeron opted to retire.“After 15 full NHL seasons I have decided to retire from the best league in the world,” Krejci said. “I have been very lucky to be on so many good teams and play with so many great players.”Krejci, 37, returned to North America last fall for one final NHL season. He had gone home for a year to play in front of his friends and family in his native Czechia.A versatile, two-way center, Krecji played 1,192 regular-season and playoff games for the Bruins from 2007-2023, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2011. He put up 871 points...

Today in Sports – Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty to felony charges for cash payoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

Aug. 151948 — Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title over Betty Hicks.1950 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Freddie Beshore in the 14th round to retain his world heavyweight title.1965 — Dave Marr edges Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper to take the PGA Championship.1966 — Jose Torres retains his world light-heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Eddie Cotton in Las Vegas.1993 — Greg Norman lips his putt on the PGA Championship’s second playoff hole, giving Paul Azinger the title and leaving Norman with an unprecedented career of Grand Slam playoff losses. Norman, despite winning his second British Open title a month earlier, has lost playoffs in three other majors — 1984 U.S. Open, 1987 Masters, 1989 British Open.1993 — Damon Hill, son of the late Graham Hill, becomes the first father-son Formula One winners when he takes the Hungarian Grand Prix.1995 — Monica Seles returns to the WTA Tour after a 28-month absence following her 1993 stabbing with a 6-0, 6-3 ...

Lone Tree's newest interactive mural comes to town

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you're walking across the Tree Leaf Pedestrian Bridge in Lone Tree, check out the flowery, interactive mural that was painted on Friday.The 100-foot mural was finished in only two weeks, which is one of many murals Kelsey Montague has completed in the Denver metro. Montague has 300 murals around the world, but as a fourth-generation Coloradan, it's always an honor to paint around Denver. Leadville Trail 100 cycling record beat by 15 minutes New mural in Lone Tree (Photo credits: Courtney Montague).Artist Kelsey Montague's new mural (Photo credits: Courtney Montague).The piece stems from flowers in Colorado, including Columbines. What makes it interactive is how people can be included in the artwork. In this mural, you can act like you're sitting on a swing or pouring water into flowers. "I want people to step into the work. It's not completed until somebody is a part of it," said Montague. The corner of her piece features a hashtag, #WhatLiftsYou, which she in...

Miami couple arrested after road rage incident in Florida Keys escalates to violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – A road rage incident early Saturday morning has left a Miami couple facing charges, with a woman charged with attempted murder and her husband charged with battery. The incident, which could have been easily avoided, according to Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay, serves as a reminder of the importance of letting law enforcement handle disputes.“This was an unfortunate crash that should have been resolved peacefully,” Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. “Instead, we have people in jail facing serious legal charges. It’s a valuable reminder to always let law enforcement address disputes.”According to officials, the incident unfolded near Mile Marker 26 at approximately 12:25 a.m., involving a Ford pickup truck and a Chevrolet pickup truck. Both vehicles were involved in a collision, prompting them to pull over.The driver of the Ford pickup, 59-year-old Mario Barbado Pichardo, of Miami, took the situation to a dangerous level by i...

Scammers posing as BSO targeting victims in latest phone scam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to the public about an ongoing phone scam where scammers impersonate BSO employees from the Civil Division, falsely claiming individuals have outstanding warrants. The scam aims to steal money from victims by offering to stop the supposed arrest warrants in exchange for payments through online platforms.BSO, along with other law enforcement agencies, has previously encountered this scam and recently re-emphasized its dangers. Despite slight variations in tactics, the advice for individuals remains consistent: immediately hang up and call the police.In the current wave of this scam, BSO has been made aware of four instances where unsuspecting individuals received calls from someone claiming to be a member of BSO’s Civil Division. The callers informed the victims that they had missed a court appearance and consequently faced arrest warrants. To avoid immediate arrest, the victims were coerced into sending funds through onli...

The death toll from the Maui wildfires has climbed to 96. Here’s what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

(CNN) — Crews in west Maui are continuing the heart-wrenching work of sifting through the ashes of what used to be homes and beloved landmarks as the death toll from the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years is still rising.Ninety-six people have been confirmed dead, officials said Sunday night, an uptick from the previous count of 93. An unknown number of people are still unaccounted for as search teams with cadaver dogs look for remains in devastated neighborhoods.Live Updates: Maui wildfires leave a trail of death and destructionAs the death toll rises, officials are facing questions about their preparation for a disaster of this scale and their response to it:• While the deadly fires spread rapidly into neighborhoods, the largest siren system in the world was silent. Emergency communications with residents were largely limited to mobile phones and broadcasters at a time when most power and cell service was already knocked ...

Many Americans wrongly believe exposure to marijuana smoke is safer than tobacco, study finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:45 GMT

(CNN) — Is inhaling marijuana smoke safer than inhaling smoke from tobacco? A majority of American adults say yes, according to a new survey, and they also believe there is less harm to adults and children from secondhand marijuana smoke than tobacco smoke.However, those beliefs are just not true, said lead study author Dr. Beth Cohen, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and co-director of UCSF’s program in residency investigation methods and epidemiology.“When you burn something, whether it is tobacco or cannabis, it creates toxic compounds, carcinogens, and particulate matter that are harmful to health,” she said in an email. “It’s the combustion that’s the problem, so this idea that because cannabis is ‘natural’ burning and inhaling it is fine is just wrong.”While many longitudinal studies on the health impact of inhaling marijuana are still under way, there are “plenty of toxins and tar” in cannabis smoke that can hurt th...