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Redo of federal plane evacuation tests sought as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.Decades-old federal rules require that planes be designed so that passengers can escape the cabin within 90 seconds in case of fire or some other emergency, even with half the exits blocked. Critics say the FAA has been lax in ensuring that today’s airliners — with more seats and narrower rows — meet that standard.They point to incidents including an American Airlines plane that caught fire on the ground in Chicago in 2016. Video from inside the plane showed panicked passengers clogging the aisle as they waited to slide down emergency chutes. Twenty people were injured in the chaotic escape. “It should not — it cannot — take another tragedy to bring our aircraft evacuation standards up to date,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said in anno...

NBA Finals preview capsule: Breaking down the Nuggets vs the Heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

Preview capsule for the NBA Finals, which start Thursday in Denver:East No. 8 MIAMI HEAT (44-38, 12-6) vs. West No. 1 DENVER NUGGETS (53-29, 12-3)How they got here: Heat — beat No. 1 Milwaukee 4-1, beat No. 5 New York 4-2, beat No. 2 Boston 4-3. Nuggets — beat No. 8 Minnesota 4-1; beat No. 4 Phoenix 4-2; beat No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 4-0.Season series: Nuggets, 2-0. Denver’s two victories came by a combined nine points, with a 124-119 home win on Dec. 30 and a 112-108 victory in Miami on Feb. 13.Schedule: Thursday and Sunday at Denver, June 7 and 9 at Miami, June 12 at Denver if necessary, June 15 at Miami if necessary, June 18 at Denver if necessary.Starters: Heat — F Jimmy Butler, F Caleb Martin, C Bam Adebayo, G Max Strus, G Gabe Vincent. Nuggets — F Michael Porter Jr., F Aaron Gordon, C Nikola Jokic, G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G Jamal Murray.Key reserves: Heat — F Kevin Love, F Haywood Highsmith, F Duncan Robinson, C Cody Zeller, G Kyle Lowry. Nuggets — F Bruce Brown, F J...

Muerte cruel: detienen a sospechoso de arrojar a perrito en aceite hirviendo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

El presunto responsable de lanzar a un perro dentro de un cazo, identificado como Sergio “N”, fue detenido este martes por las autoridades mexicanas luego de que se viralizaran imágenes de una cámara de seguridad que captaron el terrible acto. La Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México y la Comisión Nacional Antihomicidio (CONAHO) de la Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana federal (SSPC) ejecutaron una orden de aprehensión en un domicilio ubicado en la alcaldía Coyoacán de la Ciudad de México. El incidente ocurrió el pasado domingo cuando el sujeto ingresó a una carnicería de Tecámac, agredió verbalmente al propietario del negocio y lo amagó con un objeto punzante, según el comunica...

What’s in DC’s $20 billion budget for 2024?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

The D.C. Council unanimously passed a $20 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday, which Mayor Muriel Bowser says is focused on preserving social services amid a difficult budget season.In a statement, Bowser celebrated the vote’s result, while acknowledging challenges in its passage.“The fiscal constraints of waning federal dollars combined with increased costs and the prolonged impacts of telework, including reduced commercial property tax revenues, created the most challenging budget in more than a decade,” Bowser said.The budget invests in the “future of D.C.,” Bowser said, with a focus “on preserving our robust social services and ensuring we can build on them for years to come.”The budget includes a temporary $40 million boost for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It adds millions of dollars in funding for renovating schools and building recreation centers, and directs money toward raises for teachers, emergency ass...

After a month on the run, 15-year-old ‘Baby K’ to have bond hearing in connection with armed school bus attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

Prince George’s County police in Maryland are trying to figure out how a 15-year-old eluded law enforcement for nearly a month after allegedly carrying out an armed attack on a county school bus on May 1.Federal law enforcement arrested “Baby K” on Tuesday, after members of the U.S. Marshals Service’s fugitive task force tracked him to the 6300 block of Baltimore Avenue in Riverdale Park, Maryland.“If we can prove that adults were helping a 15-year-old elude … the law, then that person should face the consequences,” said Prince George’s County Chief of Police Malik Aziz during a news conference Wednesday to discuss the arrest. “There’s accountability for everyone here.”Authorities said “Baby K” was one of three teens who police said boarded a Prince George’s County school bus during an after-school drop-off on May 1 at the intersection of Iverson Street and Sutler Drive. Police said the group attacked a student with a...

Need directions to the All England Club? Roland Garros? Roger Federer can guide you on Waze

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Roger Federer knows a thing or two — or 20 — about making one’s way to a Grand Slam championship. Now the retired tennis star can help you find your way around town.Waze said Wednesday that Federer’s voice will be available to provide directions for drivers using the navigation app. Federer can be heard in English, French or German.The 41-year-old from Switzerland won 20 major tennis championships during his career, including a men’s-record eight at Wimbledon. Federer announced his retirement last year.Waze was founded in 2006. Its headquarters are in Mountain View, California.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

What to know about the phases of Casa Bonita's openings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As the excitement around Casa Bonita's opening grows, we still don't have an official date yet. However, a few lucky fans will have a chance to be selected for the restaurant's "soft opening."On May 26, FOX31 got an exclusive first look inside the renovated restaurant. The highly anticipated menu was also rolled out with Mexican staples and of course the iconic sopaipillas. More than sopaipillas: What’s on Casa Bonita’s opening menu But the one thing missing from the new look inside Casa Bonita was an opening date. While we still don't know when the general public will be allowed inside, we do know the restaurant will open in phases.Soft opening phaseIn a public records request obtained by FOX31, the Lakewood Police Department outlined the first phases of Casa Bonita's opening. According to LPD, the first step will be multiple soft openings.Those openings will happen at specific times and days of the week and will be open to those who were selected in the lottery. ...

Alabama lawmakers seek to halt Space Command development in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

(The Hill) – Alabama lawmakers are planning to introduce a provision in a major funding bill to halt new construction and leasing developments for U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) in Colorado as they fear a reversal of the planned relocation of the headquarters to their state.A spokesperson for the office of Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) confirmed the provision would block the Biden administration from spending money on future developments of Spacecom's temporary headquarters in Colorado Springs until an official decision is made on the relocation.The language is still being drafted, according to the spokesperson, but lawmakers expect it to be included in the annual funding bill passed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. Report: Space Command may stay in Colorado due to Alabama’s abortion laws NBC News, which first reported the details, said Alabama House representatives of both parties have backed the measure, including Democratic...

School Board meeting shows split support for Florida teacher under investigation for showing Disney movie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLA. (WSVN) – There was passionate debate at the Hernando County school board meeting over a Disney movie shown in class. Some parents criticized the teacher for showing “Strange World” which features a gay character. Jenna Barbee, a Hernando County teacher, is the teacher being investigated for showing the movie and she made the argument to keep her job in the form of a poem Tuesday night.“Right now as a collective, I will tell you we are failing. The system is broken, and the earth is wailing. Let the students read and learn. Let the teachers teach. Everyone deserves to be represented. And that’s what we need to preach,” said Barbee. Barbee says she selected the movie because it was about earth science, not because of the character in the movie. But a board member, whose daughter was present in that teacher’s class, said the teacher didn’t follow the procedure to get it approved.Some parents thought that the teacher ...

Fatal crash on US-27 in West Broward causes closure in both directions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:14 GMT

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue is responding to a fatal crash on US-27 in West Broward.Crews were called to the incident around 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon at Mile Marker 39 near the Twenty-six Mile Bend area.7Skyforce flew over the scene and observed a dump truck overturned at the scene. Traffic in both directions has been stopped.Please check back on WSVN.com for more details on this developing story.