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2 skiers missing in avalanche near Mont Blanc

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

ROME (AP) — Rescue teams were searching Sunday for two skiers who were caught in an avalanche near Mont Blanc on Italy’s northern border with France, local authorities said.Two surviving off-piste skiers sounded the alarm shortly after the 1 p.m. avalanche on Val Veny, above Courmayeur, but low-lying clouds prevented helicopters from reaching the scene, Courmayeur Mayor Roberto Rota told Sky TG24.Rescuers were getting to the site by snowmobile, but Rota said the chances of finding the skiers alive was slim given the amount of time that had passed.Rota suggested the four skiers were amateurs who hadn’t gone up with a guide or proper avalanche safety equipment, though he added that avalanche airbags would have only been useful if rescuers were nearby and had gotten to the scene within the first 15-20 minutes.“Unfortunately, it’s 99% that those involved won’t make it,” he said.The avalanche risk Sunday for the area was a level-three “considerable” danger on a scale of five risk levels ...

Vigilante la Casa Blanca ante la posibilidad de protestas en caso de Trump ser arrestado

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

WASHINGTON – La Casa Blanca indicó este domingo que vigila el surgimiento de eventuales protestas en caso de que Donald Trump llegue a ser arrestado este martes, tal y como aseguró el sábado el exmandatario republicano (2017-2021).“Controlamos siempre la situación lo mejor que podemos. Y obviamente no queremos que haya violencia, desde luego no hasta el extremo de lo que vimos el 6 de enero” de 2021, dijo en la cadena Fox uno de los portavoz de la Presidencia estadounidense, John Kirby.Trump está investigado por la Fiscalía de Nueva York por el pago de $130,000 dólares a la estrella de cine porno Stormy Daniels para supuestamente silenciar una relación sexual y aseguró este sábado que será detenido el martes en el marco de esas pesquisas. Fuentes: Agencias de seguridad en NYC se preparan para posible acusación de Trump la próxima semana Trump dice que las ”filtraciones ilegales” indican que será arrestado el martes ...

Here’s why retirement age matters for Social Security and Medicare

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

(CNN) — 62, 65, 67, 70.All these ages are important when it comes to Social Security and Medicare.And these ages are also targets in the contentious debate over how to shore up the shaky finances of the massive entitlement programs.Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently zeroed in on raising the retirement age for Americans in their 20s as a way to reform Social Security, saying it should match their life expectancy. The controversial position was echoed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina on CNN’s “State of the Union” last Sunday. Neither said what the new retirement age should be.Many folks may think that people can start collecting their full Social Security benefits at age 65, which was the retirement age for decades. But Congress changed that as part of its 1983 overhaul of the entitlement program.Lawmakers gradually increased the full retirement age — the first to be affected were people who turned 65 in 200...

Ticker: Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix brakes, wipers; California makes deal to produce insulin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars. The company said in documents posted by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid.Dealers will replace the hoses. Ford will mail owners notification letters starting April 17.The second recall covers more than 222,000 F-150 pickups from 2021. The windshield wiper arms can break.Dealers will replace the arms if needed. Owners will be notified starting March 27.California deals to produce affordable insulinThe state of California and a generic drug manufacturer announced a 10-year partnership to produce affordable, state-branded insulin that they hope will rival longtime producers and push down prices for a medication used by millions of Americans.The product is not expected on store shelves until a...

Ravens free agency tracker 2023: Special teams standout Del’Shawn Phillips reportedly returns to Ravens

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

Welcome to the Ravens’ free-agency tracker, which will be updated throughout the offseason.With the NFL’s new league year beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m., teams can officially announce signings and trades. Here’s a rundown of who the Ravens have agreed to sign, who they’ve lost and who’s still on the open market:Free agent additionsDel’Shawn Phillips: The 26-year-old linebacker, who was a solid performer on special teams for the Ravens last season, is returning to Baltimore on a one-year deal, according to The Athletic.A former undrafted free agent out of Illinois who also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, Phillips was an unrestricted free agent after the Ravens didn’t tender him.Last season, Phillips, whom the Ravens claimed off waivers from the Jets last August, appeared in 16 games, tallying five tackles, including three solo. He had only one snap on defense last year.Running back Justice Hill: The 25-yea...

How to snag a spot at California's most popular campgrounds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The simple phrase that makes all California campers cringe: "There are 0 facilities available based on your search."That's the message seen when there are no campsites available on the date selected when trying to snag an overnight spot at one of California's state parks.According to booking platform Reserve California, there are 15,000 campsites scattered across the Golden State. With so many options, most would think it would be easy to book a site. As it turns out, going camping in California can be challenging due to high demand. This San Diego County campground is among the ‘best in America’ So, what's the secret to securing a spot at one of California's state parks? Planning ahead. The trick to landing a campsite is mapping out your adventure early -- six months in advance to be exact. Reservations for campsites and lodging can be made exactly six months before the arrival date with the reservation window opening at 8 a.m. In order to increase your chan...

I-96 reopens in Michigan after 150-vehicle pileup; 16 hurt

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

PORTLAND, Mich. (AP) — An interstate highway stretch in central Michigan has reopened following a massive pileup involving 150 vehicles in whiteout conditions that left 16 people hospitalized.Interstate 96 in Ionia County reopened about 10 p.m. Saturday, about five hours after authorities reported the pileup in the eastbound lanes near Portland, a city more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Detroit and roughly halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids.Michigan State Police officials said they closed both eastbound and westbound lanes just after 5 p.m. on Saturday following the pileup.“Thankfully it appears that there are no serious injuries,” the MSP Sixth District in Grand Rapids tweeted. It tweeted Sunday afternoon that 16 people were taken to a hospital. A total of 150 vehicles were involved while 84 were damaged and 66 were not damaged after slideoffs, the later tweet said.Officials posted photos of traffic backed up along the frigid roads after the crash. The Associat...

Swiss to hold news conference amid Credit Suisse troubles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

Swiss leaders are holding a news conference Sunday night following several media reports that banking giant UBS is believed to be in talks to acquire its smaller rival Credit Suisse in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in global banking. The Federal Council, the seven-member governing body that includes Swiss President Alain Berset, is expected to announce that UBS is acquiring Credit Suisse in a potential deal brokered by the Swiss government.Credit Suisse is designated by the Financial Stability Board, an international body that monitors the global financial system, as one of the world’s globally systemic important banks. This means regulators believe its uncontrolled failure would lead to ripples throughout the financial system not unlike the collapse of Lehman Brothers 15 years ago.Sunday’s news conference follows the collapse of two large U.S. banks last week that spurred a frantic, broad response from the U.S. government to prevent any further bank panics...

Los Angeles TV meteorologist says she’s OK after fainting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A TV meteorologist in Los Angeles was recovering Sunday after fainting on the air during a weekend newscast. Alissa Carlson was starting her forecast Saturday on CBS Los Angeles when she suddenly slumped onto the desk and then collapsed to the floor. News co-anchor Rachel Kim exclaimed “Oh!” and the broadcast cut to a commercial break. “Our team jumped in to help and comfort her while waiting for medical help to arrive,” CBS LA said in a statement. “Alissa is now recovering and posting on social media.”In a post on Facebook, Carlson thanked viewers for “all the texts, calls, and well wishes.”“I am going to be ok!” she wrote.The news station and Carlson did not disclose any details about why she fainted.The meteorologist will be back on the air “as soon as she’s well enough to return,” CBS LA said. The Associated Press

Israel, Palestinians aim to curb violence as holiday nears

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:36 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Israel and the Palestinians pledged Sunday at a meeting in Egypt to take steps to lower tensions ahead of a sensitive holiday season — including a partial freeze on Israeli settlement activity and an agreement to work together to “curb and counter violence.” But a Palestinian shooting attack that wounded two Israelis in the occupied West Bank underscored the tough work that lies ahead as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches this week. The Israeli and Palestinian delegations met for the second time in less than a month, shepherded by regional allies Egypt and Jordan, as well as the United States, to end a year-long spasm of violence. More than 200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and more than 40 Israelis or foreigners have been killed in Palestinian attacks during that time. Following Sunday’s summit in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said the sides had reaffirm...