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Turquía alega podría aprobar la membresía de Suecia en la OTAN

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

VILNIUS, Lituania— El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, dice que su país podría aprobar el ingreso de Suecia en la OTAN si las naciones europeas “abren el camino” a la candidatura de Turquía para unirse a la Unión Europea.Erdogan, cuyo país ha estado retrasando su aprobación final para la membresía de Suecia en la OTAN, hizo los comentarios en Ankara el lunes antes de partir hacia la cumbre de la alianza en Vilnius, Lituania.“Turquía ha estado esperando en la puerta de la Unión Europea durante más de 50 años, y casi todos los países miembros de la OTAN ahora son miembros de la Unión Europea. Hago este llamado a estos países que han hecho esperar a Turquía a las puertas de la Unión Europea durante más de 50 años”, dijo Erdogan.“Ven y abre el camino para la membresía de Turquía en la Unión Europea. Cuando allane el camino para Turquía, allanaremos el camino para Suecia como lo hicimos para Finlandia”, agregó. Biden recibe en la Casa Blanca al secretario general sal...

Larry Gadea, CEO of Envoy, says hybrid work is evolving but it’s here to stay

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Gadea, CEO of the workplace platform Envoy, founded his company a decade ago to solve inefficiencies around front desk management. When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down offices, the San Francisco-based company had to adapt fast.Envoy launched tools to help clients manage workplace safety, including contact tracing. Now, as more companies bring employees back to the office, Envoy is helping them navigate hybrid work models that have become the norm. A new app allows workers to see who is coming in, book conference rooms, desks and parking spaces. An analytics tool collects data on attendance, helping companies determine how much office space they really need.Envoy’s services are used in 16,000 offices around the world by clients including Slack and Lululemon. The company raised $111 million in new funding last year that brought its valuation to $1.4 billion. Gadea recently spoke to The Associated Press about the future of work.Q: At the beginning of the pan...

1 killed in early morning crash in Aurora

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was killed and another hurt in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Aurora.It happened around 2 a.m. near North Chambers Road and East 40th Avenue, according to the Aurora Police Department. That's in the Gateway Park neighborhood.One person died at the scene, and a second person was taken to a hospital, police said. The westbound off-ramp of Interstate 70 was closed for the investigation, as were the northbound lanes of Chambers.

Deputy, officer shoot and kill armed person in Summit County

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Summit County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement responded to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Summit Cove neighborhood in Summit County Sunday morning.The shooting happened around Idlewild Drive at Summit Drive at approximately 7:20 a.m. Denver renter priced out of his 20-year home amid rising rent Officers were called to reports of an armed subject wandering the neighborhood waving a firearm and banging on residents' doors, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and officers acted to contain the situation and de-escalate it.A neighbor told FOX31, "They said turn off AC and heat, I thought something spilled I never would have thought someone got shot right there."Another neighbor who shared a photo of the standoff said, "It was a guy holding a gun and a police officer over there as well."However, the individual allegedly failed to comply with verbal commands. SCSO said they then pointed a handgun at a deputy a...

Man arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after intentionally drowning family dog

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

Corey Vaughn Dacres, a 25-year-old resident, was taken into custody by Pembroke Pines Police officers on charges of Aggravated Animal Cruelty after deliberately drowning his family’s beloved pet dog. The incident occurred on Sunday during a domestic dispute at the Advenir at San Tropez apartment complex.According to authorities, Dacres left his residence with Unity, a 6-year-old pit bull terrier, following the altercation. They walked to the community pool within the apartment complex, where Dacres threw the helpless canine over the locked 5-foot fence surrounding the pool area. He then proceeded to jump the fence and entered the pool with Unity, subsequently drowning the dog.Upon his return home, Dacres informed his family of his heinous act, prompting them to contact the police. Responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Unity’s lifeless body at the bottom of the swimming pool.Following a thorough investigation and questioning, authorities promptly arreste...

Hot & Hazy Stretch Continues

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

Heat Advisory in effect for mainland South Florida through Wednesday 8 pm. This means that heat index values (what it will feel like to the skin when you combine the high humidity) will range between 105- 110 degrees. This could cause heat illnesses to occur.Drier air and Saharan dust around means we have a lower chance for afternoon showers & storms today. We could see a spotty inland storm or two at best. However, our big weather story is the heat. Highs will range again in the low to mid 90’s & feeling like 105-110 degrees. By Wednesday, the first batch of Saharan dust departs allowing scattered storms in the afternoon to develop. The second round of Saharan dust settles in between Thursday and Friday. Either way, this week promises to be quieter on the radar with the heat our main weather story. Keep in mind that Saharan dust particles in the air could make those who suffer from respiratory issues like asthma and allergies worse. Therefore, take the proper precau...

Charred RV found in Cutler Bay yard, no injuries reported

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

An RV was seen completely charred in Cutler Bay, Monday morning. The RV was parked inside the yard of a home located near Cutler Court and Southwest 85th Avenue. It does not seem the fire spread to other areas in the home. No injuries were reported.

EU signs off on data transfers deal with US

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday approved a new data-transfer deal with the United States, ending three years of legal limbo and rebooting the transatlantic free flow of digital information. The European Commission adopted a so-called adequacy decision, recognizing the U.S. as a country with sufficient protection for Europeans’ personal data that’s sent there, effectively sealing the agreement. The deal, known as EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, revives transatlantic exchanges underpinning billions’ worth of digital trade after the EU’s top court struck down two previous agreements over fears of U.S. intelligence agencies’ snooping. “The new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework will ensure safe data flows for Europeans and bring legal certainty to companies on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The U.S. government on July 3 said it had fulfilled its requirements under the agreement. A majority ...

‘No final decision’ yet from NATO on Ukraine’s alliance terms

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

VILNIUS — NATO allies are still negotiating how to address Ukraine’s demand for concrete progress on its membership application, the alliance’s secretary-general said Monday as diplomats raced to find a last-minute compromise. Speaking as NATO leaders prepare to gather for a summit in Lithuania on Tuesday, Jens Stoltenberg said “consultations are going on” but that he is “confident that all allies will agree on a very clear message.” He also put pressure on Turkey to lift its block on accepting Sweden as a member.While all allies agree that Ukraine cannot join NATO while the war with Russia continues, there is more readiness by many allies to accept Ukraine into the fold once hostilities end. However, the U.S. and Germany have expressed caution about offering Kyiv a concrete path to membership. “The time is not right at this summit for an invitation to Ukraine, for concrete steps toward membership. There is no consensus on this among the allies either,” sa...

Aging leaders Biden, King Charles III zero in on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:28:57 GMT

WINDSOR, England. (AP) — President Joe Biden and King Charles III, two aging leaders who’ve waited decades to reach the pinnacle of their careers, used their first meeting in their respective roles Monday to highlight the generational issue of climate change as they prod private companies to do more to bolster clean energy in developing countries.The meticulously choreographed gathering at Windsor Castle injected substance into the type of encounter between president and monarch that historically has been more about the pomp and circumstance. After the arrival formalities were dispensed with, Biden and Charles participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors. John Kerry, the U.S. envoy on climate, attended.The 74-year-old Charles, who was crowned in May, has already made the environment a significant part of his policy legacy and has long fought to protect wildlife and battle climate change. Biden, for his part, identifie...