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Matan en Kenya a uno de los leones más viejos de África, dicen conservacionistas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

(CNN) — Loonkiito, posiblemente uno de los leones más viejos del mundo, murió en Kenya a la edad de 19 años, dijo la organización conservacionista Lion Guardians.El león murió el miércoles a manos del dueño de un corral de ganado, al que Loonkiito había entrado en medio de la noche en busca de presas por estar “muerto de hambre”, dijo la organización.Era “el león macho más viejo de nuestro ecosistema y posiblemente de África”, indicó Lion Guardians, que anunció su fallecimiento “con gran pesar”.“Era un símbolo de resiliencia y convivencia. En Lion Guardians nos sentimos privilegiados de haber sido testigos de su vida y su legado”, agregó.Crédito: Philip J. Briggs/Lion GuardiansLa organización atribuye la larga vida de los leones salvajes, en un lugar donde “hace una década, no teníamos leones que sobrevivieran más allá de los 10 años”, a los esfuerzos de las comunidades locales que comparten la tierra con los grandes felinos.Un aumento dramático en la d...

Incautan el semisumergible más grande que ha navegado con drogas en aguas de Colombia, según la Armada

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un semisumergible de 30 metros de largo y tres de ancho fue decomisado en el océano Pacífico con tres toneladas de cocaína en su interior, según informó la Armada de Colombia este viernes.Se trata del artefacto más grande que haya sido interceptado navegando con alcaloides desde 1993, año en que la Armada de Colombia incautó el primer semisumergible.En lo que va de 2023, la Armada de Colombia en el Pacífico interceptó un total de cuatro semisumergibles navegando con alcaloides.La nave era tripulada por tres sujetos de nacionalidad colombiana de 63, 54 y 45 años de edad. De acuerdo al parte de la Armada, ellos manifestaron haber sido obligados por una organización narcotraficante para embarcarse y llevar el semisumergible con el alcaloide hasta Centroamérica. Según el comunicado, los tres sujetos fueron puestos a salvo teniendo en cuenta que el semisumergible había empezado a hundirse debido a las condiciones adversas en el océano Pacífico.Justicia colombiana co...

MoCo Eats week kicks off Sunday to celebrate culinary diversity

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

If you’re interested in trying new cuisines, look no further, as MoCo Eats week kicks off this Sunday, May 14.This is the third annual MoCo Eats Week, which celebrates the diversity of Montgomery County through its cuisine. Select restaurants are offering food and drink specials such as prix fixe menus and tapas.This is part of Visit Montgomery’s Discover MoCo Month, an initiative focused on supporting the county’s many food and beverage businesses.Discover MoCo Month kicks off in just one week! Learn about what Visit Montgomery has planned throughout May including the first ever MoCo Hotel Week, 3rd Annual MoCo Eats Week and more.https://t.co/fMnJiWB79Z— Visit Montgomery, MD (@VisitMoCo) April 24, 2023You also can enter to win up to $2,000 in giveaways by checking in at participating locations using weekly digital passports within the Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app.MoCo Eats week ends May 20. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit the event’s official website.S...

La secta del fin del mundo: ya son más de 200 los muertos en un horrendo rito apocalíptico

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenia — La cifra de muertes relacionadas con una secta del fin del mundo en Kenia subió el sábado a 201 después que la policía exhumara 22 cadáveres más, la mayoría con señales de inanición, según el comisionado regional de la costa.Se cree que los cuerpos pertenecen a los seguidores de un pastor que radica en la costa de Kenia, Paul Mackenzie, quien presuntamente ordenó a los congregantes morir de hambre para reunirse con Jesús.Más de 600 personas siguen desaparecidas. Masacre de fieles en Kenia: pastores enfrentan la justicia Kenia: arrestan a otro pastor por masacre de más de 100 fieles Mackenzie, que fue arrestado el mes pasado, sigue detenido. La policía planea presentar cargos en su contra por delitos relacionados con actos terroristas.Cientos de cadáveres han sido desenterrados de docenas de fosas comunes desperdigadas en su propiedad de 800 acres, ubicada en el condado costero de Kilifi.Mackenzie insiste que cerró...

Denver weather: Cool end to the weekend with more showers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver weather will stay cool and soggy as we head toward Mother's Day. Warmer temperatures and the chance for more spring showers return for the workweek. Weather tonight: More rain showersClouds and the chance for rain showers will stick around Saturday night as lows fall to the mid-40s. Weather tomorrow: Rain showers and coolerMother's Day will be cool and gray with the chance for more rain showers. Temperatures will only reach the mid to upper 50s, which is nearly 15 degrees below normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Warming up with more chances for afternoon showersA typical spring pattern returns for the workweek. Monday will stay cool with the chance for rain showers and a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will rise to the 70s for the rest of the workweek with a daily chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Nephew of woman killed in Fort Lauderdale murder-suicide speaks out amid investigation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

Loved ones are mourning the loss of a woman who, police said, was shot and killed inside her Fort Lauderdale home by her longtime partner before he set the house on fire.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, 62-year-old Keenan Johnson said he can’t even look at the house where, Fort Lauderdale Police said, his aunt, Gwendolyn Bass-Kemp died in a murder-suicide, Thursday night.“I’m hurting. She’s my favorite aunt right now, and it was hard, it was hard,” said Johnson.Detectives said 71-year-old Richard Kenneth McDonald opened fired inside the home, located at the corner of Northwest 27th Terrace and 17th Street, fatally striking Bass-Kemp.“When I turned on the news and saw it, all I had to do was look at the house, and I just sat down and cried,” said Johnson.Police said the victim’s son showed up and called 911.“Caller advised that his mom is lying in a puddle of blood. She’s gonna have a wound to the head,” said a dispatc...

1 detained after shots fired in Brickell; no reported injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

A police investigation is underway after, detectives said, shots were fired in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.According to City of Miami Police, at least one shot was fired near Eighth Street and South Miami Avenue, at around 8:30 p.m., Saturday.Cellphone video captured officers running with rifles.Drone video provided to 7News showed the massive police response, as several cruisers with their flashing lights on responded to the scene.Officers have reportedly recovered a firearm, and one person has been detained.No injuries were reported.Remember, if you see news happening and can do so safely, take a picture or shoot video and send it to: [email protected].

Inter Miami snaps Revs’ unbeaten streak with 2-1 win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

Inter Miami RFC extended its win streak to three games and snapped the New England Revolution’s eight-game unbeaten streak in the process.Attacker Josef Martinez scored an historic goal in the 44th minute and Inter Miami secured a 2-1 victory over the Revolution on Saturday night at DVR PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  The Revolution (7-2-4) remain in a first-place tie with FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference.“I think the way we started the game was disgraceful, falling behind by a goal in the first seven minutes of the game,” said Revolution head coach Bruce Arena. “The way some of our guys stepped onto the field was poor.“I believe the game we gave away. We should not lose that game.”Arena made only one change to the Starting XI that blanked Toronto 2-0 in the opening match of the three-game road swing. Latif Blessing started in the midfield on the left wing in place of Esmir Bajraktarevic in Arena’s 4-2-3-1 formation.Revs keeper Djordje Petrovic had made a fantastic save...

CPD: Man and 13-year-old boy shot in Humboldt Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

CHICAGO — A man and a 13-year-old boy are in the hospital after being shot in Humboldt Park, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said the man and the boy were walking into a residential building in the 3300 block of West Potomac Avenue around 7:10 p.m. when they were both shot by an unknown offender.The 13-year-old boy was shot in his right leg and taken to Norwegian American Hospital in good condition.The 40-year-old man was shot in his right arm and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. 1 dead, at least 9 injured in crash on Chicago’s South Side Police have no one in custody and Area Five detectives are investigating.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make a breakthrough in the investigation of this incident, anonymous tips can be placed online at cpdtip.com.

Thousands volunteer through non-profit for Chicago River Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:24 GMT

CHICAGO — The path of least resistance is often the easiest to follow, but 2,000 volunteers chose a different path Saturday, one that involved some hard work along the water.WGN's Mike Lowe takes to the banks of the Chicago River for Chicago River Day, an annual event where volunteers hit 80 different locations picking up trash and laying down new wood chips to clean up the areas around the river.