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El espeleólogo estadounidense Mark Dickey dice que “definitivamente seguirá explorando cuevas”

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

(CNN) — El espeleólogo estadounidense Mark Dickey, rescatado este martes de una de las cuevas más profundas de Turquía tras una operación internacional, dice que “definitivamente seguirá explorando cuevas” y que le encantaría volver a visitar la cueva en la que quedó atrapado.“Definitivamente continuaré explorando cuevas. Hay riesgos en toda vida y en este caso, la emergencia médica que ocurrió fue completamente imprevista, desconocida y única, pero se puede sufrir un accidente automovilístico. Innumerables personas resultan heridas en sus baños, en sus propias bañeras y duchas. ¿Por qué dejaría de explorar? Sinceramente, la espeleología es uno de los deportes más seguros que existen”, dijo Dickey este jueves durante una conferencia de prensa en Mersin, en el sur de Turquía.Dickey había sido parte de un grupo de investigación en una misión de exploración en la cueva de Morca, ubicada en la Cordillera de Tauro en el sur de Turquía, cuando, según los informes, comenz...

Bayer Leverkusen visits Bayern Munich with perfect Bundesliga starts on the line for both

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Despite being so early in the season, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will return from the international break with a big game on the line.The only two with perfect records in the Bundesliga will meet in Munich on Friday. Leverkusen has racked up 11 goals in three wins and leads Bayern on goal difference. The defending champions, meanwhile, had to fight back to earn a 2-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach in their last game.Leverkusen has impressed with wins over Leipzig, Gladbach and Darmstadt and its strong start to the season has stoked hopes that Bayern finally has a rival that could potentially end its decade of dominance.The Bavarian powerhouse has won every title since 2013.Both teams are being led by new signings in attack — Bayern with England record scorer Harry Kane, and Leverkusen with Nigeria forward Victor Boniface. Together they have been involved in 10 goals for their teams so far.Granit Xhaka is directing play for Leverkusen following his arrival fro...

Driver nearly hits 20 children while leaving Aurora park

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Aurora police have identified an 18-year-old driver who allegedly drove toward 20 kids who were on their way to school Tuesday morning.A nearby security camera captured the SUV leaving Aqua Vista Park, located at 18700 E. Wagon Trail Cir., at around 8:30 a.m. Footage shows the driver nearly hitting one child crossing the street. The car accelerated toward the child who had to run onto the sidewalk.Thankfully, the child was not hurt. US 85 crash kills child who was sitting in someone’s lap Aurora Police said the video does not show the driver speeding near another group of children. According to police, the man nearly hit 20 children before speeding away. However, the kids were able to run onto the sidewalk and were not hit.After police released the video and images of the driver, they received several tips from the community. They were able to identify the driver and the vehicle. Police have made contact with the 18-year-old man. Police did no...

New gun law creating 3-day waiting period goes in effect soon

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Starting Oct. 1, anyone purchasing a firearm in Colorado must wait three days in most circumstances before they can receive it.This is when House Bill 23-1219, which was passed in April and signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis, goes into effect.Anyone who violates the law may face a fine of up to $500 for the first offense, and a fine between $500 and $5,000 for any further violations.Gun waiting period: A few exceptionsThere are two situations in which this law does not apply. For one, there is no waiting period when the gun is an antique firearm or a curio or relic. Failing to obey Colorado’s new roundabout law could cost you $70 Also, people in the armed forces being deployed in the next 30 days can sell their guns to family members, spouses or people with whom they share close family-like bonds without waiting three days.Lawsuit filed, withdrawn over gun waiting periodIn April, the pro-gun organization Rocky Mountain Gun Owners filed a lawsuit against Polis rega...

Denver weather: Rain, cooler temperatures to end week

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather forecast has wet conditions and cooler temperatures for Thursday and Friday ahead of sunshine and more seasonal temperatures by the end of the weekend. Weather today: Afternoon showers, cooler Thursday will start dry. But as a cold front moves through the area, it will bring a cool northerly shift in wind and increasing clouds. Get ready, the sun will soon set before 7 p.m. By the afternoon, rain showers will fill in across the state as high temperatures get capped in the lower 70s. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Sept. 14Weather tonight: Soggy, coolMore rain is in the forecast overnight Thursday. Low temperatures will fall near 50 degrees, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight lows for Sept. 14.Looking ahead: Cool and wet Friday ahead of weekend sunshineFriday will start off with more showers. It will be an even cooler day with highs only reaching the mid-60s. 5 Colorado restaurants receive...

MEPs to grill Dutch climate commissioner pick Wopke Hoekstra on October 2

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

STRASBOURG — EU lawmakers will grill Wopke Hoekstra, the former Dutch deputy prime minister who is in line to be the EU’s commissioner for climate action, on October 2, a spokesperson for the European Parliament confirmed Thursday.The fiscal hard-liner will face a grueling three-hour ordeal in front of lawmakers from the environment, industry, foreign affairs and development committees in Strasbourg, who will likely be eager to probe his lack of experience in climate policymaking and the fact he worked for oil giant Shell.The following morning, MEPs will also subject Commission Executive Vice President Maroš Šefčovič to questions about his expanded portfolio as Green Deal chief in another three-hour hearing. This will come just days after Slovakia holds an election where Šefčovič’s social democratic Smer party — and its controversial pro-Russian populist leader Robert Fico — are on track to win.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has li...

EU digital chief in Beijing next week for tech, AI talks

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová will visit China next Monday and Tuesday to discuss technology issues like artificial intelligence, amid a looming trade dispute over an EU investigation into Chinese state subsidies of electric cars. Jourová, who took over the digital portfolio earlier this month, is heading to Beijing to meet China’s Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing as part of an EU-China High-Level Digital Dialogue — a meeting meant to lay the groundwork for a bilateral EU-China Summit later this year.“We will discuss artificial intelligence, the acceleration of which requires a clear commitment to uphold universal human rights,” Jourová said in a statement to POLITICO. She said the Commission wanted to “keep channels of communication open” and she would explain the EU’s “approach to technology security, as part of our economic security strategy.” The meeting comes as EU-China tensions run high, following Commissi...

State police identify man killed in early morning crash in Milton, NH

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

New Hampshire state police have identified the 55-year-old Sanbornville man who was killed in an early morning crash on the Spaulding Turnpike in Milton on Thursday.Troopers responding to a reported crash on the Exit 18 northbound on-ramp around 1:30 a.m. found a 2022 GMC Sierra that had been going the wrong way toward the highway when it when off the road and down an embankment, according to state police.Michael Riley was pronounced dead at the scene.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Matthew Dushame at [email protected].

Detroit automakers and auto workers remain far from a deal as end-of-day strike deadline approaches

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG (AP Auto Writers)DETROIT (AP) — With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three automakers remain far apart in contract talks, and the union is preparing to strike.In an online address to union members Wednesday, union President Shawn Fain said General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have raised initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands.“We do not yet have offers on the table that reflect the sacrifices and contributions our members have made to these companies,” he said. “To win we’re likely going to have to take action. We are preparing to strike these companies in a way they’ve never seen before.”The union is threatening to strike any company that hasn’t reached a agreement by 11:59 p.m. Thursday. But the strikes would be targeted to a small number of factories per company. It would be the first time in the...

Lufthansa Airlines to expand nonstop flight service from San Diego

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:57:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Traveling to Germany from San Diego will soon be easier.Lufthansa Airlines is expanding flight service from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Franz Josef Strauss International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany by a whopping 70% next spring.Lufthansa currently serves SAN-MUC three times a week, however, it will expand to five days per week starting April 2024. Come June 2024, the airlines will transition further to daily service. Peso Pluma receives death threats ahead of Tijuana concert, officials say “Munich has been one of the most popular international destinations for travelers,” said Kimberly Becker, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority President and CEO. “Seeing Lufthansa expand its service frequency to daily flights next year will provide even more opportunities for leisure and business travel and will support continued economic growth in both regions.”Lufthansa previously offered nonstop flights to Frankfurt, Germany, but that service wa...