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Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Bobbie Boyd is in a losing battle against near triple-digit temperatures in northwest Arkansas.Her window air conditioner runs nonstop and the ballooning electric bill carves about $240 out of her $882-a-month fixed income. So the 57-year-old cuts other necessities. Boyd eats one meal a day so her 15-year-old grandson, who she’s raising alone, can have two. She stopped paying car insurance and skips medical appointments.“The rent and the light bill. And I’m broke,” said Boyd, who needs the cooling to stave off her heat-induced asthma attacks.As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with the same agonizing decisions as Boyd — between enduring perilous heat or paying costly bills. While President Joe Biden has invested billions into federal programs that subsidize the poorest Americans’ energy costs, the money reaches only a fraction of the most vulnerable during the sweltering summer months.Nationw...

Germany arrests a citizen who is accused of trying to spy for Russia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — A German citizen was arrested on Wednesday on allegations that he tried to spy for Russia, authorities said.The suspect, who was only identified as Thomas H., in line with German privacy rules, was arrested at his home in the western city of Koblenz, and his apartment and workplace were searched.Germany’s federal prosecutor said in a brief written statement that the man works for the Germany military, in the army’s office for equipment, information technology and in-service support. Starting in May, the man began approaching the Russian Consulate in the western city of Bonn and the Russian Embassy in Berlin on several occasions and on his own initiative, offering to cooperate with them. On one occasion, the suspect passed on information he had obtained in the course of his professional activities for the purpose of forwarding it to a Russian intelligence service, the prosecutor’s office said.The investigation was conducted in close cooperation with the Fede...

Alleged high-profile sexual predator arrested in Jeffco

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

Editor’s note: This story contains details about sexual assault and harassment. DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies in Jefferson County have arrested an alleged high-profile sexual predator who was wanted for targeting female hikers.On Aug. 8 at 6:15 p.m., 911 received a call from a female hiker who encountered the suspect near the Beaver Brook Trail at Stapleton Park. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the suspect was wearing a gray T-shirt and green sweatpants. He allegedly approached the hiker, exposed himself and performed lewd acts.The victim was able to run away and call for help.A couple of minutes later, Jeffco deputies said the suspect confronted another lone female hiker. He allegedly attempted to grab one of the victims before fleeing. Female hikers warned about sexual predator along Jeffco trails After what deputies described as an intense two-and-a-half-hour search. The man was found hiding in the woods. Jeffco deputies said the man tried to run but was ultimate...

Hollywood man arrested for coordinating stolen high-end car sales across South Florida

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

After a two-year investigation, BSO deputies from the Burglary Apprehension Team arrested a Hollywood man suspected of masterminding a widespread operation involving the sale of stolen luxury vehicles throughout Broward County. On Thursday, Aug. 3, detectives took 35-year-old Clint Augustin-Cox into custody. Augustin-Cox faces multiple charges, including four counts of grand theft auto, four counts of dealing in stolen property, and charges related to organized fraud and felony facilitation through a two-way communication device.According to law enforcement officials, Augustin-Cox allegedly played a central role in brokering and overseeing the transactions involving stolen high-end cars throughout South Florida. Detectives believe played a pivotal role between car thieves and prospective buyers, connecting both ends of the illicit market.Authorities say Augustin-Cox’s operation has been ongoing since September 2021, during which he is suspected of facilitating the sales of sev...

Special counsel obtained search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

(CNN) — The special counsel investigation into Donald Trump secured a search warrant of the former president’s Twitter account, @realDonaldTrump, according to a newly unsealed court filing.The search was so secret that Twitter was barred from telling Trump the search warrant had been obtained for his account, and Twitter was fined $350,000 because it delayed producing the records sought under the search warrant.The special counsel’s office, which is now working on the criminal case against Trump in DC District Court related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, sought the warrant in January 2023.Twitter ultimately produced the records, according to the filing, now public in the US Circuit Court of Appeals.Court was worried Trump would ‘flee from prosecution’Twitter and special counsel Jack Smith’s office spent several months litigating the question of whether Trump should be told about the search warrant.The dispute came to light on Wednesday when...

Two suspects arrested after allegedly robbing woman outside bank in Tewksbury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

Two people are facing multiple charges after authorities say they allegedly stole a purse from a woman outside of a bank in Tewksbury.Tewksbury police said a 61-year-old woman received minor injuries after two suspects approached her just before 10 a.m., stealing her purse in the parking lot of the Metro Credit Union on Main Street before fleeing the scene.Authorities said after being called in, the victim and witnesses were able to give police a description of the vehicle the suspects were seen in.A short time later, police pulled over a Jeep Liberty nearby, leading to the arrest of both Christine Brogna, 51, of Laconia, New Hampshire and Keith Fauth, 50, of Haverhill, Mass.Both suspects were slated to be arraigned later on Wednesday on charges that include unarmed robbery of a person over the age of 60 as well as assault and battery on a person over the age of 60.

Women’s soccer games are way cheaper than men’s, so cheer them on

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

By Cara Smith | NerdWalletThe 2023 Women’s World Cup may be wrapping up in a few weeks, but there’s still plenty of soccer to enjoy in the U.S. throughout the fall.If you’re looking for cost-effective entertainment, attending a soccer match can be an affordable blast, offering the bright lights, concessions and high-octane moments you’d expect from other major league sporting events, often at a lower cost. That’s the case for both men’s and women’s games — but you could probably guess which ones are cheaper.Men’s soccer games typically cost more than twice as much as women’sOn the resale markets, men’s soccer tickets are always pricier than women’s tickets. Like, a lot pricier.First, a primer. The U.S. has two professional soccer leagues: the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the Major League Soccer (MLS), which is the U.S. league for men’s soccer.To get a broad sense of what fans can expect to spend on MLS or NWSL tickets, consider data from SeatGeek, a ticket resale ...

'Long Story Short' to plate locally sourced California cuisine in North Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- After wrapping up a 20-month guest kitchen residency at Vino Carta Solana Beach, a married chef duo is set to open their own spot in North Park.Chefs Elliott and Kelly Townsend will soon be opening the doors to Long Story Short -- a locally and seasonally sourced restaurant serving California cuisine. The eatery has taken over the space formerly held by Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen at 3017 University Ave.The cooking duo -- who previously worked in the kitchens at Juniper & Ivy and Cowboy Star -- say they met at the Art Institute of California San Diego, where they both earned bachelor’s degrees in culinary management.Chefs Elliott and Kelly are now working with several purveyors, including Chino Farms in Rancho Santa Fe and Saraspe Seafoods out of Seaforth in Mission Bay, to craft their menu. Husband-and-wife team of chefs -- Elliott and Kelly Townsend -- to open Long Story Short in North Park. (Credit: Long Story Short)“This is not just a restaurant. It...

License plate camera alerts police to stolen vehicle in East County; 4 juveniles arrested

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- Four juveniles were arrested in El Cajon Tuesday after an automated license plate reading camera alerted police of a stolen vehicle.According to the El Cajon Police Department, a real-time crime alert was sent to law enforcement around 10:30 p.m. The vehicle detected had been reported stolen out of San Diego on Aug. 6. Hours-long SWAT standoff ends in Chula Vista Officers responded to the location of the alert and were able to locate the vehicle, which police say was occupied by four juvenile suspects. ECPD confirmed all four of the juveniles were arrested and attempts were made to book them into Juvenile Hall. Although one of the suspects had priors for similar crimes, police say Juvenile Hall refused to accept any of the four and all were released to family members.ECPD says the automated license plate reading cameras served as an instrumental tool in this vehicle theft case. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to con...

Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:26:21 GMT

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it expects to raise a multibillion-dollar bundle of cash this year after boosting distributable earnings last quarter, even as net income fell by a third.The company, which owns a one-quarter stake in the asset management business that is 75 per cent owned by Brookfield Corp., posted net income of US$109 million in the quarter ended June 30 versus US$125 million in the first three months of the year.The business, Brookfield Asset Management, was spun off from Toronto-based Brookfield Corp. in December last year.The full asset management business, which keeps its results in U.S. dollars, earned US$455 million in its second quarter, down 32 per cent from US$668 million in the same period a year earlier.However, distributable earnings climbed to US$527 from US$511 million a year prior, and revenue rose to US$985 million from US$924 million.Connor Teskey, president of Brookfield Asset Management, says the company expects to raise close to ...