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El príncipe Harry pierde pleito legal para pagar de forma privada su seguridad policial

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

(CNN) — El príncipe Harry perdió el juicio en el que solicitaba el derecho a pagar de forma privada la seguridad policial durante su estancia en el Reino Unido, según dictaminó este martes el Tribunal Superior de Londres.El caso del duque de Sussex contra el secretario de Estado del Ministerio del Interior era un recurso legal para mantener la protección policial del duque después de que dejara de ser miembro activo de la realeza. Ahora se negó la revisión judicial de esta demanda, declaró el juez Chamberlain.Exclusiva: el equipo de seguridad del príncipe Harry y Meghan dice que la persecución en auto “pudo haber sido mortal”La impugnación era un intento de mantener la protección policial concedida a la realeza y las personalidades públicas, conocida como Comité Ejecutivo para la Protección de la Realeza y las Personalidades Públicas (RAVEC).En sus alegaciones por escrito ante el Tribunal Superior, el Ministerio del Interior del Reino Unido argumentó que “el RAVEC consid...

Air bag thieves hit 20 Hondas in Arlington

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

Car air bag thieves struck again this weekend in Arlington County, Virginia, breaking into at least 20 vehicles.A woman in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood saw three men attempting to break into a vehicle, Arlington County police said, and her shouts scared them away early Sunday morning.But when police investigated, they found that about 20 vehicles in the area, all of them Hondas, had their windows shattered and air bags stolen.The thieves were seen leaving the area in a gray sedan.People who live in the neighborhood situated near Fort Myer said they have experienced no major crime uptick, but there have been occasional property crimes.“I will say things that aren’t locked up have been stolen. We’ve had quite a few bikes we’ve left outside stolen,” said Ian, who wished to only be identified by his first name.Theft of air bags, particularly in Honda model cars, has been a nagging problem across the area, including in Arlington County.“I ...

Lowe’s: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Lowe’s Cos. (LOW) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $2.26 billion.On a per-share basis, the Mooresville, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $3.77. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $3.67 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.48 per share.The home improvement retailer posted revenue of $22.35 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $21.56 billion.Lowe’s expects full-year earnings in the range of $13.20 to $13.60 per share, with revenue in the range of $87 billion to $89 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOWSource

4 men arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinícius Júnior effigy off bridge

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Four men suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested, Spanish police said Tuesday.The arrests come two days after the latest case of racial abuse against the Brazil forward in a Spanish league game against Valencia.The effigy was hanged by the neck the morning of a derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Along with it was a banner with the words “Madrid hates Real.”The perpetrators used a black figure with Vinícius’ name on it, tied a rope around its neck and hanged it from an overpass while still dark in the Spanish capital.Police said three of those arrested belonged to one of Atletico’s fan groups, and the other was a follower of the group. Some had prior bookings with police for other crimes.The hate message on the banner is often used by Atletico’s ultras, though at the time they denied being responsible for the display.The men arrested are betwee...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 23 de mayo: ¿Qué pasa si hay alerta roja por el Popocatépetl?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

La economía de EE.UU., al borde del abismo. Meta recibe una multa récord de US$ 1.300 millones en la Unión Europea por violación de privacidad de datos. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. ¿Qué pasa si hay alerta roja por el Popocatépetl?El domingo, la Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil (CNPC) de México decidió aumentar el nivel del semáforo de alerta volcánica, con lo que pasó de amarillo fase 2 a amarillo fase 3. Teniendo en cuenta las condiciones actuales, ¿qué tendría que pasar para que el nivel de alerta cambie a rojo?Las recomendaciones de las autoridades por la actividad del Popocatépetl 4:572. La economía de EE.UU., al borde del abismoEstados Unidos se dirige al borde de un desastre económico autoimpuesto, ya que la Cámara de Representantes — liderada por los republicanos— se niega a pagar la deuda del país a menos que el presidente Joe Biden acepte recortes en el gasto actual y futuro así como nuevos recortes en los programas sociale...

Mueren 2 niños tras ser arrastrados por un río del centro de California durante unas condiciones peligrosas

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

(CNN) — Una niña de 8 años y su hermano de 4 murieron tras ser arrastrados por un río del centro de California en el que viajaban con su madre durante lo que las autoridades califican de condiciones extraordinariamente peligrosas.Los dos niños fueron arrastrados por las caudalosas aguas del río Kings este domingo por la tarde, según informaron las autoridades del condado de Fresno. Habían estado viajando en el agua con su madre y su amiga para llegar a “una roca específica para subir”, según un comunicado de prensa del portavoz de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Fresno, Tony Botti.El río ha estado cerrado a los usuarios recreativos desde mediados de marzo después de que violentas tormentas y el deshielo hicieran subir el nivel del agua y crearan condiciones peligrosas, dijo Botti.“Las condiciones de nuestras vías fluviales se volverán más peligrosas de cara al verano a medida que la nieve se derrita y las presas liberen aún más agua en los ríos”, ...

Denver weather: Smoke lingers with sunshine

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Wildfire smoke is still over the Front Range today as highs near 80 degrees and Air Quality Alerts are in effect through the afternoon.You can actually check the current Air Quality Index for Denver and see the air quality forecast across Colorado on the FOX31 website.The official data is provided by AirNow and the EPA.Weather today: Sunny with smokeMost of the metro area will have sunny skies today, but the haze and smoke stick around. Air quality will be lower today as highs reach the upper 70s with light winds. Isolated storms are possible in the high country this afternoon. History made: Nuggets sweep Lakers, advance to NBA Finals Weather tonight: Extra cloudsA few clouds build in tonight with comfortable and above average lows in the low 50s. Winds stay light overnight with some of the smoke starting to clear.Looking ahead: Storm chances and clearing smokeWednesday has much better chances for showers and storms through the afternoon a...

Firefighters extinguish abandoned house fire in West Park

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

Firefighters responded to a house that caught fire in West Park. According to officials, the fire started around 4:57 a.m. on Tuesday. Authorities later found that the home was unoccupied, as it was an abandoned building that was under renovation.The fire was extinguished in about 10 minutes thanks to the help of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue crews, along with deputies, that worked on the scene.No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the blaze.

U-Haul driver faces multiple charges after crashing into a security barrier near White House in Lafayette Square, police say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

(CNN) — The driver of a U-Haul who crashed into a security barrier in Lafayette Square near the White House Monday night was arrested on multiple charges, including threatening to kill or harm a president, vice president or family member, according to US Park Police.The truck crashed into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street just before 10 p.m., and officers detained the driver, the US Secret Service said.There were no injuries reported to any Secret Service or White House personnel, spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement.A preliminary investigation revealed the driver – who has not been publicly identified – may have intentionally struck the barrier, the Secret Service later said.While authorities have not provided specific details on the alleged threat, the US Park Police said the man faces the charge of threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a President, vice president or family member.The driver also was also arrested on char...

Lego is heading back to the ’80s with a 2,651-piece model ‘Pac-Man’ arcade cabinet

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:22 GMT

(CNN) — Eighties kids, rejoice! Toy company Lego is about to release a 2,561-piece set celebrating “Pac-Man.”The set is based on a real 1980s arcade game cabinet and comes complete with a light brick to illuminate the coin slot, Lego said on its website.“Pac-Man” was launched in Tokyo in 1980 and went on to become the most successful arcade game of all time. Players control Pac-Man, a yellow, cheese-shaped character who is tasked with eating every small dot inside a maze while at the same time avoiding four ghosts.While the Lego set does not actually function as a gaming system, it is “loaded with retro game details you’ll want to devour,” the company says.It features what Lego calls a “mechanical maze,” which is operated by turning a crank on the side of the set.“When turned, the characters move around the maze in a realistic way, thanks to triumphant engineering efforts,” it says.Measuring 13 inches high, 10 inches wide and seven deep, the arcade cabinet has a removable back panel...