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Buttigieg says US ‘green corridors’ initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — An American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday while touring the port of Yokohama near Tokyo. Buttigieg was in Japan to attend a meeting over the weekend of transport ministers of the Group of Seven advanced economies, who reaffirmed a commitment to reducing emissions from the transport industry and to keeping navigation free and open in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. is seeking to develop and strengthen partnerships with “like-minded countries” to improve maritime security and keep shipping and aviation corridors open, he told The Associated Press in an interview. Emissions from maritime transport account for about 3% of total global emissions from human activities. Some 40% of Yokohama’s emissions come from its port. About 90% of all traded goods are moved by sea, and maritime trade volumes are expected to triple by 2050...

Woman dead after being found in lake in NW Indiana: report

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

HOBART, Ind. -- The body of a woman was recovered from Robinson Lake in Lake Country Sunday afternoon. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, police were dispatched to the beach area near the 5200 block of Liverpool Road per a report of two swimmers struggling in the water. Body pulled from Chicago River near Salt Shed identified as missing man Noah Enos Reports said a man was rescued from the water and another victim, a woman, did not resurface the water. Around 3:03 p.m., a law enforcement diver located and recovered the woman who was pronounced dead on the scene. There is no information on the identity of the deceased.

Child inspired by catching a hat at West Point graduation prepares for boot camp

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) - It's been a dream of Kathryn Miller's to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point practically her whole life. In 2010, the then-five-year-old child ran onto the field at the West Point graduation ceremony as cadets tossed their caps into the air. As is tradition, the children who catch a hat get to keep it, along with any money or messages left inside."I remember feeling so encouraged, surrounded by the cadets, even at that young age I could see myself - this is something I want to do," Miller told WAVY. Her whole life has been connected to the military. How AI is changing the 2024 election Her Mom and Dad met in the Army. Dad, Col. Jake Miller, graduated West Point and taught there when Kathryn was in preschool."I was three years old telling people that in 2040 I'm running for president," she said.She started running toward her goals early, which isn't easy when the Army moves your family every couple of years. Jamestown High Scho...

The original Twinkie wasn't 'plain,' but a different flavor entirely

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The Twinkie — one of America’s quintessential junk foods — wasn’t always so junky.It wasn’t health food either, but its original recipe boasted more natural ingredients than the current one, including a somewhat surprising fruit.The inspiration for the Twinkie came about in 1930, when an employee of the Continental Baking Company (the then-owner of the Hostess brand) was seeking a way to boost productivity at a Chicago-area plant. At the time, the company’s signature product was a long sponge cake filled with strawberries and cream, but strawberries — being seasonal — weren’t readily available year-round, meaning some of the bakery’s equipment was going unused for months, Hostess once explained.Bakery manager James Dewar, seeing an opportunity to introduce a new item during less-fruitful times, reportedly turned his attention to the banana, which was plentiful year-round.Dewar oversaw the first batches of the new banana-cream-filled cakes. He called them Twinkies, settli...

Dean’s A-List Interviews: Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson talk 'Asteroid City'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with stars of "Asteroid City," Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Can drowsy driving be compared to drunk driving?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

(WHTM) -- When driving behind the wheel of a car, sometimes you can get pretty relaxed -- to the point of closing your eyes. This is especially true if you haven't gotten enough sleep. Driving without sleep is dangerous, but does it compare to driving drunk? In 2017, drowsy driving was the reason behind at least 91,000 car crashes, 50,000 injuries and 795 deaths, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. That's compared with 9,949 fatal alcohol-related crashes during the same time. While not exactly the same, drowsy driving and drunk driving have similarities, including a decrease in reaction time, according to Sleepfoundation.org.After being awake for 18 hours, reaction time, multi-tasking and hand-eye coordination are comparable to someone who has a blood alcohol content of .05%, which increases to .08% after being awake for 20 hours. After 24 hours of sleeplessness, impairment jumps to being comparable to having a blood alcohol content of 0.1%. The lega...

Your garden can't escape the heat. How to make sure your plants don't die

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

BUDA, TX (KXAN) -- The June heat wave continues in Central Texas with no end to the triple-digit temperatures on the horizon.Austin already broke a heat record for the month after the temperature never dropped below 82 degrees on June 15th at Camp Mabry, the warmest low temperature in June on record. Austin just broke an all-time heat record for the month of June If you're worried about your plants in this heat, or are already seeing signs of distress, you're not alone. If you're just starting a garden or would like to add to yours, Texas A&M AgriLife has a list of "Texas Superstar Plants" that it calls both strong and stunning. For the rest of us just trying to keep what we already have alive, KXAN talked with Moon Valley Nurseries Regional Manager Steve Hall about best practices in the heat.Tom Miller: When the weather gets this hot, what is the biggest risk to our plants and our trees?Steve Hall: The biggest risk is typically an improper watering schedule. A lot of people t...

Former & current pro athletes attending Latham volleyball tournament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual CAT Volleyball Charity Tournament will be on Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. at the NOVUS Headquarters in Latham. The event will feature former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Michael Oher, Super Bowl Champion Harrison Butker, and Team USA volleyball player Terese Cannon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Last year, the event raised over $15,000 for the American Cancer Society of the Captial Region last year. The event's goal this year is to raise $25,000. Games are slated to start at 6 p.m.

Hidden Santa Monica history comes to life through AR walking tour

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

Imagine taking a walking tour where the buildings you're looking at come to life.That's what Snapchat is unveiling with a new augmented reality (AR) experience in Santa Monica called Broadway to Freeway.The visual walking tour tells the story of a thriving community of color in Santa Monica that was erased by the development of the 10 freeway in the 1960s.To access the tour, you scan a QR code or open the Snapchat app and look for the lens. The tour has several stops on a map, and you look through your phone to bring the history of the area to life with audio, photos, and more.The tour is being released to honor Juneteenth."We think it's critical because so many people don't know the history of their own local communities," said Jasson Crockett, Snap Public Policy Manager.Jasson Crockett, Snap Public Policy Manager.The tour was created in partnership with the Quinn Research Center, which exists to study black family history and culture in the Santa Monica Bay area. "It’s so exciting...

TV Watch: Searching For Soul Food With Chef Alisa Reynolds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:24:41 GMT

Chef Alisa Reynolds’ definition of soul food is love — love that is found in every culture and every country around the world, dating back to before recipes were even written down. In her new Hulu series, Searching for Soul Food, the queer Black chef travels around the globe exploring stories, the people and traditions in the culinary worlds of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Appalachia, South Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Peru and her hometown of Los Angeles.“I asked myself what soul food really is and what does it really mean?” the owner of My 2 Cents LA, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, tells LA Weekly. “Not only for my people, but for America and the world. Do these same elements happen in other cultures — the love and sense of home and comfort? So I went out to search for it in other places and found that it’s centered in tradition. Some of these recipes were never actually written down and the things that grandmothers hold in their hands that are taught through legacy and lineage,...