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Panama criticizes Colombia for not helping stem record flow of migrants through Darien Gap

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s top immigration official lashed out at Colombia on Sunday, saying it is not helping to slow the record flow of migrants through the dangerous jungle of the Darien Gap. Immigration Service Director Samira Gozaine said that in recent days, between 2,600 and 2,800 migrants per day have been moving through the gap, which connects North and South America. In 2022, an average of about 700 migrants per day trekked through the roadless region.In April, the United States, Panama and Colombia agreed to try to crack down on the smuggling rings that bring migrants through the gap. But Gozaine said there has been a lack of information sharing and joint action on the part of Colombia.“Instead of getting better, it has gotten worse, in spite of the negotiations with Colombia,” Gozaine said. “There has been no agreement, no information sharing, nor any effort that might help Panama manage the unregulated flow, which has grown considerably in recent days.”“Unfortuna...

Tropical Storm Eugene keeps moving away from Mexico’s Pacific coast and is weakening

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Eugene headed away from Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday and began weakening after bringing some rain to Baja California. Eugene was centered about 325 miles (525 kilometers) west of the Baja resort of Los Cabos on Sunday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Its maximum sustained winds had decreased to about 60 mph (95 kph) and it was moving west-northwest at 20 mph (31 kph).The Mexican government had worried the system could cause heavy rains along the coast, but Eugene began moving farther out to sea during the day. The U.S. hurricane center warned the storm could still cause dangerous surf in some areas.Eugene, which is the fifth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, was forecast to weaken to a tropical depression on Monday.The Associated Press

Lollapalooza wraps up with cloudy, rainy weather

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

CHICAGO — Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park for its fourth and final day of the festival -- with a side of possible showers and storms to come. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's ForecastGates will open at noon and close at 10 p.m. with 47 acts on eight different stages throughout the day. PHOTOS: Day 3 of LollapaloozaThe gates are located at the following locations:Sunday 8/6: Lana Del Rey, L’Impératrice, Louis The Child, Red Hot Chili PeppersMain Entrance: Michigan and Ida B. Wells North Entrance: Monroe and Columbus CLICK HERE FOR FULL LOLLA LINE-UP Sunday tickets are sold-out. Get on waitlist here.Is there a map of the festival grounds?YES, HERE: Check out the festival map for 2023 here.

APD officer shot in southeast Austin neighborhood, taken to hospital

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin police officer was shot in a southeast Austin neighborhood Sunday but is stable, according to multiple sources.Police and medics rushed to 10028 Channel Island Drive to investigate a report of gunshots around 9:15 p.m. That's in an area east of Interstate 35 and west of Onion Creek.KXAN reporter Grace Reader was at the scene and confirmed with law enforcement sources that the officer was shot. There is a large police presence in the neighborhood with both APD and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel responding, as well as Austin-Travis County EMS.APD tweeted at 10:12 p.m. and confirmed an officer-involved shooting in that area, and said that they will hold a briefing later.APD SWAT units also responded to the scene, arriving around 10:15 p.m.This is a developing situation and this story will be updated once more information becomes available.

I-35 northbound reopens after crash at SH 45 in Round Rock

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Interstate 35 northbound near State Highway 45 in Round Rock is reopening after it was shut down Sunday night after a crash.The Texas Department of Transportation tweeted at 6:49 p.m. alerting people of the crash that has closed all lanes moving northbound. The Round Rock Police Department sent a tweet at 8:51 p.m. saying the freeway will be closed until at least 11 p.m. and that traffic is being diverted to the frontage road. RRPD later said the freeway reopened just past 10 p.m.RRPD said it's investigating the crash south of Louis Henna Boulevard, which is the frontage road for SH 45. RRPD said drivers should consider a different route and avoid the area.This is a developing story and we will update it once more information becomes available.

Stranger reaches out to replace family's stolen food truck

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. – Sunday was a big night for a south city family and their business after someone stole their food truck during the week of Christmas. The owners of El Mandilon are thankful to have their family business back at the Latin Festival in St. Peters after a FOX 2 viewer helped them get back on their feet.The Balthazar family said after a story aired about their stolen food truck, a woman in Illinois reached out to them and said the family could have her trailer for free."We do authentic Mexican chili sauce and the basic toppings that go on it," said Rachel Balthazar, owner of El Mandilon. She said the Latin Festival in St. Peters is the first time the family has worked out of a food truck in eight months."Going back to the tent once after (the truck) got took from us,” she said. “It was kind of like a downgrade. So, now we kind of feel like we were back up where we were at least.” Shots fired at Hollywood Casino, woman arrested The family's food truck was stolen during ...

Alameda: Sinking boat casts four men into the bay leaving one dead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

Alameda – A sinking boat near the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal cast four men into the San Francisco Bay on Sunday afternoon, leaving three treading water and yelling for help and a fourth pulled to the rocky shore by passersby who tried their best to save him.Alameda Police arrived first and performed CPR on the man until Alameda City Fire Department rescue crews took over. They raced him to Alameda Hospital, but he was pronounced dead, fire department spokesman Kevin Tidwell said Sunday evening.Alameda City Fire Department rescue crews on 10-foot-long rescue surf boards plunged into the San Francisco Bay near the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, to save three people from a sinking boat. A fourth was pulled to shore by passersby and pronounced dead at Alameda Hospital later Sunday. (photo courtesy of Alameda City Fire Department.) The tragedy began at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday, when rescue crews responded to reports of “multiple people in the water calling for help,...

Icons Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie make Boston tour stop

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

Earth, Wind & Fire singer Philip Bailey remembers listening to the finished version of “September” for the first time. A No. 8 hit when it came out in 1978, “September” has grown into an immortal pop juggernaut akin to “Don’t Stop Believin’” “Africa.” The tune – a disco bounce, r&b boogie and pop breeze all at once – has been streamed billions of times. Bailey remembers it as being, well, just OK.“I thought it was kind of silly,” Bailey told the Boston Herald. “I didn’t dislike it. But it wasn’t like I thought it was all that. Honestly, I was wrong.”“September” is all that. But it can be tricky at the moment of conception to know what will be a smash and what will flop, even for a band with eight No. 1s, nine Grammys, and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide.“There are songs that you say, ‘Oh, this is a hit,’ and then it never sees the light of day,” Bailey said with a laugh. “And then there are other songs that you say, ‘This is OK,’ and it shoots to the stars....

McCaughey: Speedy net-zero agenda will hurt American consumers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

When politicians go green, vowing zero carbon, the public should see red.We all want to protect the environment. But lefty pols are making reckless promises to “transition” entirely to renewables — wind and solar — within a few years. Never mind that Joe Public will get clobbered with huge electric bills, blackouts, unaffordable car prices and layoffs in many industries. Getting to green nirvana on the left’s timetable will be hell for ordinary people.Some 10 million New Yorkers who rely on Con Edison for their electricity were warned last month that their electric bills are going up 9% next month and could double by 2025. A $70 bill will surge to over $140. Ouch. That could keep you from turning on your air conditioner or clothes dryer.You can thank the state’s Democrats, including former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Kathy Hochul, who are pledging to make Con Ed 100% carbon-free and nuclear-free as well. The ruinously expensive transition has to be...

6 ways to tame nerves before a job interview

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:05:16 GMT

Interviews are an integral component of the hiring process. According to Zippia, the average corporate job opening garners 250 resumes. Among those, only four to six people are likely to be interviewed.With such competition for jobs, landing an interview is an opportunity to be cherished. Furthermore, candidates should do their best to ensure interviews go as smoothly and effectively as possible. Nerves can derail an interview. Nervous energy is a byproduct of humans’ “flight or fight” response in stressful situations. Adrenaline builds up in the body and that can make for a nervous interview. The following anxiety-taming tips can help anyone remain calm, cool and collected during an interview.1. Laugh out loud. Humor can diffuse nervous feelings. Rather than stewing on the upcoming interview, watch a funny movie or listen to some standup comedy to help you laugh and lighten up.2. Leave plenty of time for travel. Anxiety can creep in if you’re running late fo...