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Minnesota court backs major permit for proposed NewRange (PolyMet) copper-nickel mine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by a state agency to grant a major permit for the proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine, saying regulators adequately considered the possibility that developers might expand the project in the future.It was a win for NewRange Copper Nickel, which remains stalled by court and regulatory setbacks. The $1 billion open-pit mine near Babbitt and processing plant near Hoyt Lakes would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine. It’s a 50-50 joint venture between Swiss commodities giant Glencore and Canada-based Teck Resources. The project was renamed NewRange Copper Nickel in February but it’s still widely known by its old name, PolyMet.The issue in this series of appeals was whether the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should have looked deeper into whether the developers harbored expansion plans that went beyond what their original permits would allow when regulators issued an air emissions permit for the proje...

Flooding impacts residents across Capital District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

CAPITAL DISTRICT, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The intense rain and flooding caused an array of headaches across the region, from flooded roads, delayed projects, and damage to ceilings and basements. NEWS10 rode through flooded out parts of the region and saw damages residential in nature.Basements, roofs and drainage systems all took the brunt of this rainfall. Property Manager Pete Restaino described damages to one apartment complex on Lake Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “This is what happened, we got a leak from the roof, came down through this bathroom, and the two bathrooms below us all the way down to the basement,” said Restaino.They called Quick Response, it’s one of several services that had their hands full Monday. CEO Vincent Laurenzo Jr. said it was “one of those days”.“Call volume has been very high. When you get this abundance of rain in a condensed time, you get a lot of water coming through roofs, a lot of water coming in t...

Aurora paramedics tell jury they did everything they could to help Elijah McClain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

Elijah McClainThe two Aurora paramedics charged in the death of Elijah McClain testified Monday that they did everything they could to help the 23-year-old during the fatal 2019 encounter, taking the stand in their own defenses during a joint jury trial in Adams County District Court.The two men said they followed their training and protocols. But prosecutors on cross-examination poked holes in the paramedics’ depiction of their own actions, using body-worn camera footage, reports and earlier interviews to contradict several details in the men’s accounts.Paramedics Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper are each charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault in connection with McClain’s death. Aurora police officers stopped, tackled and restrained the unarmed Black man as he walked home on the night of Aug. 24, 2019, after a teenage 911 caller reported McClain was wearing a ski mask and acting strange.On the witness stand Monday, the two paramedics...

Another first-term Colorado state representative resigns, citing vitriol in Capitol

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

State Rep. Said Sharbini, a Brighton Democrat, is resigning just a year into his term, he said Monday — making him the second freshman lawmaker to quit this month.Sharbini cited the political “vitriol” at the Capitol and low pay for the long hours required of lawmakers. Legislators whose terms began in January, including Sharbini, receive about $43,000 a year.The job, while part-time, has demanding hours during the 120-day legislative session in the winter and spring, when the most visible work happens, often running late into the night and into weekends.“The compensation offered for the responsibilities and commitments of this role has not been commensurate with the cost of living and my family’s financial needs,” Sharbini, an attorney, wrote in his resignation letter, adding that financial strain is common among lawmakers. “… Representation is held by those with the means to sustain themselves, and that has quickly become something I can n...

Nathan MacKinnon’s turn driving Avalanche offense has him soaring up leaderboards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

The start of this Colorado Avalanche season can be broken into three segments, with each of the team’s world-class stars taking turns as the leading driver of a high-power offense.Mikko Rantanen led the Avalanche with eight goals and 17 points in the first 11 games. Cale Makar had 18 points in the next 10 games. Recently, it’s been Nathan MacKinnon’s turn.MacKinnon has seven goals and 19 points in the Avs’ past 10 games. He has at least one point in the past 15 games, which ties the longest streak of his career.The crescendo of his recent dominance arrived Sunday night, when MacKinnon had two goals and two assists in a 6-2 win against the San Jose Sharks.“I thought he was outstanding tonight,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said after the game. “I thought those guys had a rougher night (Saturday at Winnipeg). Fall behind early, kind of get on our heels right away. Our top guys can have a tendency when they know how the game started and (playing) fro...

Professional basketball player from L.A. arrested for murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

A professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings G League affiliate and his girlfriend have been arrested in the death of a woman whose remains were found earlier this month near Las Vegas, authorities said.Chance Comanche, 27, and Sakari Harnden, 19, face charges of murder and kidnapping in the killing of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers, Las Vegas police announced Sunday.Rodgers was reported missing on Dec. 7 and her remains were later found in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, police said.Marayna Rodgers, 23, was last seen on Dec. 6, according to loved ones. (KLAS)Authorities have not released a cause of death or discussed a possible motive, but police said investigators suspected foul play and obtained evidence to arrest Harnden and Comanche.Comanche graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 2015 and played two seasons with the University of Arizona before entering the NBA draft. He went undrafted and signed a free-agent contract with the Portland Trail Blazers last Apri...

Cast your vote for the top L.A. news stories of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

From the "Hurriquake" to a destructive freeway fire, the biggest pro sports contract in history and everything in between - 2023 will be remembered for several major news events in the Los Angeles area. KTLA is asking viewers to vote for the most important and most impactful stories of the year. Voting is open now until Dec. 24. Mobile users tap here.

Stevi Lynch Critically Injured in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash on Plumb Lane [Reno, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

Woman Hospitalized after Fiery Two-Car Accident near Lake DriveRENO, NV (December 18, 2023) – Stevi Lynch and two others sustained injuries Wednesday morning in a fiery two-car collision at the 1500 block of Plumb Lane.Officers arrived around 6:15 a.m. on December 13th, near Hunter Lake Drive. Two vehicles collided in the area, and the circumstances are currently under investigation. Upon their arrival, first responders discovered one of the vehicles overturned on its roof, and on fire.All occupants in the overturned vehicle managed to extricate themselves from the wreckage. Lynch, one of the individuals involved, sustained serious burn and arm injuries and was promptly transported to UC Davis Medical Center by emergency medics.In response to the incident, authorities temporarily closed the roadway between Hunter Lake Drive and Sharon Way. The closure was lifted by 3:30 p.m.In an effort to cope with the challenges arising from the situation, Lynch’s loved ones initiated ...

Mimi Vuong: The Driving Visual Force Behind HXOUSE’s Global Impact

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

In the selective world of celebrity panel talks and high-profile brand events, flawless execution is everything. That’s where Mimi Vuong thrives—the dynamic film director and editor rapidly making waves as the creative visionary bringing HXOUSE’s elevated programming that reaches millions worldwide.HXOUSE needs little introduction in creative circles. Co-founded by Oscar award nominee The Weeknd alongside XO and HXOUSE Creative Director Lamar Taylor, HXOUSE has become a launchpad for emerging talent. Their intensive incubator programs and star-studded panels put HXOUSE in a league of its own. When it came time to broadcast HXOUSE’s message, Vuong was the obvious visual creative to spearhead it.After being selected from thousands of applicants for the exclusive HXOUSE cohort, Vuong was tasked with bringing the brand’s vision to life. As lead director and editor, she masterminded the entire HXOUSE launch event experience. From lighting and camera work to post-product...

Breaking Waves: NEXT Boatworks Dennis Loebs and Ben Booth Spark Rowing Revolution

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:36:47 GMT

Exciting things are happening in the world of rowing. Exactly 132 years after rowing’s Olympic debut, a new rowing event, Beach Sprint rowing (a type of coastal rowing), will debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Viewers around the world can look forward to watching U.S. rowers battle the surf and battle the world’s top competitors. Equally exciting, Co-founders Ben Booth and Dennis Loebs of NEXT Boatworks have designed first-of-their-kind coastal boats for superior performance in Beach Sprinting that will not only help U.S. Olympians compete but launch a rowing revolution among rowers and non-rowers alike.Dennis explains, “We envision a world where people of all levels enjoy on-water rowing for fun, fitness, and recreation. NEXT Boatworks is designing boats that make it possible for anyone to get rowing and for 2028 Olympic Beach Sprint hopefuls to maximize their performance in the surf zone.”Traditional sliding seat row boats have been featured in the Olympics for over 10...