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UK homeowners get some respite as inflation falls by more than anticipated to a 15-month low

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. has fallen by more than anticipated to a 15-month low, official figures showed Wednesday, a development that may ease the pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates sharply over the coming months to the potential relief of struggling households.The Office for National Statistics said that inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index, fell to 7.9% in the year to June from 8.7% the previous month. Most economists had expected a more modest decline to 8.2%.The statistics agency said the falling of fuel prices was the biggest driver behind the drop, while food price inflation also pared back, though remained historically high. Despite the decline, inflation is still running far higher than the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%. As a result, the central bank is expected to raise its main interest rate further at its upcoming meeting in early August. However, analysts said the bigger-than-expected fall may mean it only raises...

Nigeria’s focus will turn from finances to football for its Women’s World Cup opener against Canada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons open their Women’s World Cup campaign against Canada.“I think the players have appreciated the fact that I will step up for them and speak out on their behalf,” Waldrum said of his comments about the federation’s financial support for his team. “As a coach, I need to be a voice for the girls and fight for the things that they deserve to be getting.”Ever since the Super Falcons touched down in Australia this month, though, the mindset of Waldrum and his team has shifted from pay and conditions to the task at hand.“Forget about the distractions, and just focus on the game,” star striker Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Barcelona, said after a training session in Brisbane this week.It’s a sentiment Waldrum, who coaches the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team, fully supports...

Encuentran siete cuerpos sin vida en Cajeme, Sonora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Comisión de Búsqueda de Personas de Sonora informó a través de su cuenta de Twitter que el 17 de julio, a petición directa del Colectivo Rastreadoras de Ciudad Obregón, se realizó una inspección a un domicilio en Cajeme, Sonora, donde se lograron localizar y rescatar siete cuerpos humanos sin vida.La comisión agregó que continuarán las labores de búsqueda, localización y rescate de otros posibles cuerpos humanos sin vida.En el operativo participan la Comisión de Búsqueda de Personas para el Estado de Sonora, la Fiscalía General de Sonora, la Policía Estatal de Seguridad Pública en Sonora y la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional.Hasta el momento las autoridades no han brindado un informe final de cuántos cuerpos sin vida se lograron localizar en dicho domicilio en Cajeme, Sonora.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

What is the best electric car to take on a road trip?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

Summer is a great time for a road trip. But if your ride is an electric vehicle, it will take some careful planning.Whether you’re driving a Tesla Model 3 or a Nissan Leaf, John Vincent, senior automotive correspondent at U.S. News and World Report, said the road trip requires preplanning charging stops.“You don’t want to get yourself stuck and unfortunately, with EVs, there isn’t a gas station right around every corner. There are a lot of tools out there that will map your routes, with charging stations along the way. A few caveats to that, though — you have to look at the weather because if the weather is cold, you’re not going to have the range that you typically get,” Vincent said.EV drivers also must map a route with a second charging station in range of the station where they’re planning to recharge, in case the first charger isn’t working.“If you’re taking a road trip in an EV, you probably have your car pretty well ...

Policía de Las Vegas investiga si el sospechoso de los asesinatos en serie de Gilgo Beach tiene alguna conexión con casos sin resolver de la ciudad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

(CNN) — Las investigaciones sobre el sospechoso de los asesinatos en serie de Gilgo Beach, Rex Heuermann, ahora se extienden por todo el país mientras los investigadores examinan sus conexiones con Las Vegas y Carolina del Sur, donde el sospechoso tiene propiedades.La Policía de Las Vegas está revisando su lista de casos sin resolver en busca de cualquier señal de que Heuermann pueda haber estado involucrado, confirmó un portavoz del Departamento de Policía Metropolitana de Las Vegas en un comunicado.Aunque Heuermann vivía en Long Island, Nueva York, él y su esposa compraron dos condominios de tiempo compartido en Las Vegas entre 2003 y 2005, según los registros de propiedad obtenidos por CNN. Desde entonces, la pareja vendió la primera propiedad, según muestran los registros, y no está claro si todavía son dueños de la segunda.El arquitecto de 59 años y padre de dos hijos fue arrestado la semana pasada en la ciudad de Nueva York y acusado de los asesinatos de tres de las R...

Mueren dos personas en un accidente en una mina de carbón en Coahuila

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Secretaría de Trabajo de México informó este martes a través de un comunicado que se reportó la muerte de dos personas en una mina de carbón ubicada en el ejido El Mezquite, municipio de Sabinas, Coahuila.La secretaría agregó que lograron rescatar a dos personas con vida que se encontraban atrapadas en la mina.Las autoridades añadieron que, tras investigaciones, se detectaron en la mina condiciones que ponen en peligro la vida, la salud y la integridad de los trabajadores, por lo que, como medida precautoria, se decretó la restricción de acceso y limitación de operaciones, medidas que aún se encuentran vigentes en la actualidad.Hasta el momento las autoridades no han informado la causa del accidente en la mina.— Fidel Gutiérrez contribuyó con este reporte.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

DC native, Terp alum and NFL great Vernon Davis drops rap album ‘Showtime’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley covers Vernon Davis' new rap album (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); He’s a D.C. native and Maryland Terrapin alum who ended his football career with the burgundy and gold.Now, NFL great Vernon Davis is releasing his debut rap album “Showtime” under the stage name Vern, in collaboration with fellow ...

ASML: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — ASML Holding NV (ASML) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $2.11 billion.The Dr Veldhoven, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of $5.37 per share.The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers posted revenue of $7.51 billion in the period.ASML shares have climbed 39% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 60% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ASML at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASMLSource

Suspect killed in shootout with Englewood police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One suspect was shot and killed by police after officers attempted to negotiate with him during a high-risk search warrant. At 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Englewood Police Department's SWAT team was called to assist the Denver Police Department's Fugitive Unit with a high-risk search warrant in the 4100 block of S. Cherokee Street. 1 killed in Highlands Ranch shooting Once all units arrived in the neighborhood, family members told officers that one man was inside the house.Around 30 minutes later, a shelter-in-place was issued to surrounding residents.According to Englewood Police, officers attempted to make contact with the man using verbal commands. However, at 4 p.m., shots were fired from the basement of the house. One Englewood officer returned fire, but EPD said it is unknown if the suspect was hit.After the shots were fired, officers successfully evacuated all the neighbors from the surrounding areas and moved them to safety.Once the area was clear, Englewood Pol...

17-year-old injured, rushed to hospital after gunfire in Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:54 GMT

A 17-year-old was allegedly shot and transported to the hospital after gunfire rang out at a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex.The Fort Lauderdale Police Department received both a call and alert right before 8 p.m. on Tuesday about shots fired at Everglades Heights Apartments on Northwest 22nd Street.“There were a lot of bullets being shot, it sounded like multiple gunshots,” said resident Brittany Perkins.Police investigated several areas of the complex also impacted by bullets, such as neighbors’ cars.“Shot up my car, a nine millimeter went through my window and the car beside me had two bullet holes through their windows and a couple of other cars over there had a couple of bullet holes through their doors,” said Thomas Perkins, another resident of the complex. “It’s not the first shooting we’ve had in this area over here and frankly I’m getting tired of just living here, period.”FLPD officers and Crime Scene Investigat...