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Children were inside Northridge Elementary when tornado hit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (KDVR) — The Douglas County School District is assessing damages at Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch after Thursday's tornado.Aerial video showed portions of the roof torn off and a tree toppled over onto the west side of the building. Tornado in Highlands Ranch damages buildings, downs trees A district spokesperson said an unknown number of students were inside the building at the time for a childcare program used by the school over the summer."Students and staff who were in the building during that time followed shelter-in-place safety protocols and no injuries were reported," the spokesperson said.Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, suffers damage following a tornado on June 22, 2023. (KDVR)Late Thursday night, crews placed yellow caution tape around the school's exterior. Neighbors say they're thankful nobody was injured.“We’ve never had anything like this here," Janet Walters said. “I never thought something like t...

Denver weather: Flood watch before dry days ahead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather saw another day of severe storms before dry, hot days return to the forecast.Weather tonight: Storm, flood watch Storms were strong once again on Thursday afternoon and evening, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Some turned severe with large hail and strong winds. Tornado in Highlands Ranch damages buildings, downs trees The strongest storms were expected between 2-6 p.m.However, it will be best to keep cars in the garage through Tuesday evening. Denver is under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. and a flood watch until midnight.A slight risk is in place (yellow) for the Front Range and plains for large hail and strong wind.The Front Range will dry out late Thursday night, with temperatures falling into the 50s. Weather tomorrow: Drying outFriday will be hot and dry with temperatures hitting the mid-80s. There will be a 10% chance for storms on the northern Front Range and northeast plains.Denver is expected to stay dry. Looking ahead: Hot and...

7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama taken by San Antonio Spurs with 1st pick of NBA Draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

(CNN) — Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.The past two times the five-time NBA champions have had the top pick, they also selected big men – David Robinson in 1987 and Tim Duncan in 1997. Both had Hall of Fame careers and earned championship rings.Unlike many players his size, Wembanyama is not a prototypical NBA center. While the 19-year-old can be dominant on defense, he is able to dribble the ball like a point guard and shoot from 3-point range efficiently.“It’s a tough league,” Wembanyama told draft broadcaster ESPN through tears after he was selected. “I going to try to learn as quick as possible because I want to win that ring.”Wembanyama said he had dreamed so much of hearing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver call his name, he had to cry when the moment arrived.Wembanyama played the past three seasons in France’s LNB Pro A, ...

The real Keir Starmer: Part I

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Stitcher .st0{fill:#EB8A23;} .st1{fill:#FAC617;} .st2{fill:#612368;} .st3{fill:#3792C4;} .st4{fill:#C33727;} Acast In the first part of a major profile of Labour leader Keir Starmer, podcast hosts Ailbhe Rea and Aggie Chambre take a deeper look at the man hoping to become Britain’s next prime minister.Starting the...

Plastic economy: the unintended consequence of reuse targets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

The European corrugated cardboard industry shares the European Union’s ambition to pioneer climate neutrality and drive fundamental change in the European economy. Corrugated cardboard packaging stands out as a prime example of circularity, as it is collected and recycled extensively throughout Europe. This is a testament to the effectiveness of our well established, high-performance recycling system, which has enabled the recycling rate for cardboard to exceed 90 percent and corrugated cardboard to reach an average recycled content of 89 percent. Following its commitment, industry has developed credible pathways to reach the EU’s climate neutrality ambitions.The European Union’s new rules on the reuse of packaging risk leading to an uptake of plastic packaging, and consequently of plastic waste and pollution.Eleni Despotou, Director General, FEFCO | via FEFCOThe European Union’s new rules on the reuse of packaging risk leading to an uptake of plastic packaging, and consequently of ...

Former NH State Rep., former Tyngsboro daycare worker arrested in connection with child pornography case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

Two people, including a former New Hampshire state representative and a former day care worker, were arrested Thursday in connection with a child pornography case at a Tyngsboro day care, officials said. The US Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts initially announced the arrest of Lindsay Groves, 38, of Hudson, N.H., saying she is accused of taking nude pictures of children at the Creative Minds Early Learning Centers day care, where she was an employee. Nashua police later announced the arrest of Stacie Laughton, a former New Hampshire state representative, in the case.From May, 2022 to June of this year, the US Attorney’s Office said Groves allegedly took nude pictures of children at Creative Minds and sent the photos to someone she was previously in an intimate relationship with.Groves, the US Attorney’s office said, allegedly took the pictures during routine diaper changes. Investigators said they found 2,500 text messages on Groves’ phone talking about the e...

7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama taken by the San Antonio Spurs with first pick of NBA Draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

(CNN) — Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.The past two times the five-time NBA champions have had the top pick, they also selected big men – David Robinson in 1987 and Tim Duncan in 1997. Both had Hall of Fame careers and earned championship rings.Unlike many players his size, Wembanyama is not a prototypical NBA center. While the 19-year-old can be dominant on defense, he is able to dribble the ball like a point guard and shoot from 3-point range efficiently.“It’s a tough league,” Wembanyama told draft broadcaster ESPN through tears after he was selected. “I going to try to learn as quick as possible because I want to win that ring.”Wembanyama said he had dreamed so much of hearing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver call his name, he had to cry when the moment arrived.Wembanyama played the past three seasons in Franc...

4 children found in South Boston apartment now in state custody as related death investigation continues 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

The Boston Police Department updating a death investigation at a South Boston apartment complex.Members of the Boston City Council said drugs and other concerning items were found in an apartment at the McCormack housing complex off Old Colony Avenue where a person died. The Boston Police Department said its officers did not see evidence of those items. Boston fire crews were called to the apartment on Saturday for a report of an unconscious person. According a Boston Fire report, first responders also found four children in the apartment with unsanitary conditions. Police said each of the children had a parent present.They are now in state custody.

Zach LaVine camp would be against a Knicks trade: source

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

The Knicks were quiet on draft night and finished Thursday without a first-round pick for a second straight year. It left the summer trade market as the next important business for team president Leon Rose, but one potential star target should probably be crossed off the list.Zach LaVine’s representatives would be against a deal to the Knicks, the Daily News has learned. The Bulls are reportedly gauging interest in the All-Star guard, which prompted speculation that the Knicks — who are strapped with future draft assets — would get involved. But a source said the LaVine camp isn’t interested in dealing with the Knicks, who have a reputation around the league of favoring clients of CAA, the agency that employed Leon Rose before his move to the Knicks front office.Of course, the Knicks don’t need such approval to make a trade. But landmines are set and often detonated under those circumstances.LaVine, 28, a two-time All-Star who averaged 24.8 points ...

Quebec wildfires: Northern city and Cree community ordered to evacuate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:40 GMT

MONTREAL — A northern Quebec city and a Cree community have ordered to residents to leave their homes as the areas face the threat of forest fires.The Cree community of Mistissini says residents need to evacuate the area by Friday, as heavy smoke is expected to make driving difficult by Sunday.The community, which has a population of about 4,000, is advising residents to also bring their pets, which are to be cared for in the town of Alma about 400 kilometres southeast. Earlier in the day, residents of Lebel-sur-Quévillon were ordered to evacuate the city for the second time in less than three weeks.Mayor Guy Lafrenière says one of two routes connecting the community to the rest of the province has been blocked by fire.Hot, dry weather conditions are forecasted to continue through the weekend.Lafrenière said Thursday that everyone had to leave before 6:30 p.m., and implored people ready to leave immediately to do so, to avoid traffic congestion on the evacuation route. Only firefigh...