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Climate protesters throw paint and glue at Monet painting in Swedish museum

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

STOCKOLM (AP) — Two women were detained in Stockholm after they threw “some kind of paint” at a painting by French artist Claude Monet and then glued themselves to the frame, Sweden’s National Museum said Wednesday.The painting, “The Artist’s Garden at Giverny,” was on display as part of an exhibition at the museum. Spokesperson Hanna Tottmar said artwork was encased in glass and “is now being examined by the museum’s conservators to see if any damage has occurred.”The exhibit, titled “The Garden,” was closed but expected to reopen to visitors on Thursday. ”We naturally distance ourselves from actions where art or cultural heritage risks being damaged … regardless of the purpose,” Per Hedström, the museum’s acting director, said.Before they were apprehended, the activists smeared red paint on the painting, according to a video of Wednesday’s incident. “The situation is urgent. As a nurse, I refuse to watch. The pandemic was nothing compared to the clima...

How Pennsylvania plans to fix collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro prepared Wednesday to announce how Pennsylvania plans to replace a collapsed section of an important East Coast highway as investigators look into why a truck hauling gasoline went out of control on an off-ramp and flipped on its side, igniting a fire.Three days have passed since the fire caused the collapse of the northbound lanes of I-95 and severely damaged the southbound lanes.It could take weeks, at least, to replace the damaged and destroyed section. Meanwhile the collapse is snarling traffic in Philadelphia as the summer travel season starts, upending hundreds of thousands of morning commutes, disrupting countless businesses and forcing trucking companies to find different routes.Pennsylvania’s transportation secretary, Michael Carroll, said demolition work is continuing around the clock on the roughly 100-foot (30 meter) section of I-95, and the Biden administration is pledging its aid.For now, I-95 will be closed in both directions. The...

Aurora Cannabis on the hunt for savings again, says Bevo deal boosted Q3 revenue

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

Aurora Cannabis Inc. is on the hunt for more savings after wrapping a transformation plan that delivered at least $400 million in savings over the last three years.The Edmonton-based cannabis producer said Wednesday that it wants to uncover another $40 million in savings by the end of next March, which marks the end of the company’s fiscal year.“This incremental reduction puts us squarely on the path to reach our next financial milestone, which is positive free cash flow,” Miguel Martin announced on a call with analysts.Free cash flow is an indicator of a company’s financial performance because it encapsulates money a company makes after accounting for expenses that support operations.Profitability has been difficult across Canada’s cannabis industry, where a lack of demand, strict regulations and the strength of the illicit market have hampered the financial performance of most businesses. Many, including Aurora and its rivals, have resorted to layoffs...

Roger Payne, scientist who discovered whales can sing, dies at 88

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

Roger Payne, the scientist who spurred a worldwide environmental conservation movement with his discovery that whales could sing, has died. He was 88.Payne made the discovery in 1967 during a research trip to Bermuda in which a Navy engineer provided him with a recording of curious underwater sounds documented while listening for Russian submarines. Payne identified the haunting tones as songs whales sing to one another.He saw the discovery of whale song as a chance to spur interest in saving the giant animals, who were disappearing from the planet. Payne would produce the album “Songs of the Humpback Whale” in 1970. A surprise hit, the record galvanized a global movement to end the practice of commercial whale hunting and save the whales from extinction.Payne was cognizant from the start that whale song represented a chance to get the public interested in protecting an animal previously considered little more than a resource, curiosity or nuisance. He told Nautilus Quarterly in a 2...

Inflation cools off in latest report, lowest in more than two years

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Tuesday, the Labor Department reported inflation cooled to 4% in May, the lowest rate in more than two years."That's good news for American families," Council of Economic Advisers member Heather Boushey said.Boushey says lower inflation helps working-class Americans."Families are both seeing, you know slightly lower prices," Boushey said. "Prices are still too high. They're coming down now, and in real wage gains."The smaller-than-expected rise in the consumer price index was driven by a decrease in the cost of products and services like energy and groceries."They're going to the pump, they're seeing a lower price…the egg prices are down nearly 30% since January," Boushey said.Economists and experts say the slowdown may give the federal reserve reason to skip an interest rate hike."We're seeing kind of confirmation that April wasn't just a one-off at least, with the May data," Bank of America senior economist Stephen Juneau said.Juneau says despite the positi...

Renting? Ways to lower your AC bill in this heat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Central Texas bakes in unusually hot weather for mid-June, you may already be worried about what the heat will cost you when your electric bill arrives. Homeowners have the liberty to make big adjustments in efficiency, but renters aren't without options.Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with CEO of SmartRent, Lucas Haldeman, about devices that even renters can take advantage of to keep the cost of cooling down.Meteorologist Nick Bannin: Lucas Haldeman joins us today from SmartRent. Lucas, what smart devices can we buy to keep our electric bills lower, but also our homes more comfortable at the same time?Lucas Haldeman, SmartRent CEO: Great. Hey, Nick. Yeah, the best thing you can do is look to buy a smart thermostat. That's the number one way we can control our utilities and not cool empty spaces, especially in the summertime. I would also look to upgrade your lighting so you can control your lighting, so you can have your lights come on and go off when you want t...

Tracking the Tropics: Could rising ocean temperatures mean more hurricanes despite El Niño?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time in three years, El Niño is back, and it's arrival is earlier than expected. Its formation usually means quieter hurricane seasons in the Atlantic basin.That’s because El Niño’s warming in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean typically causes more wind shear to flow into the Caribbean and Gulf, inhibiting storm formation. Over the last three decades, El Niño years have produced about half the number of hurricanes that La Niña years have produced in the Atlantic Basin. Spike in ocean heat stuns scientists: Have we breached a climate tipping point? But this year could be different. A sudden spike in ocean temperatures across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans has far surpassed record levels for June. The extra energy could cancel out El Niño’s calming effects.(WFLA)Scientists all around the world are struggling to explain the phenomenon. The question remains: Which feature will steer the 2023 hurricane season?WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Reb...

Glens Falls police respond to swatting incident

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Over the weekend, Glens Falls Police responded to a reported hostage situation that was ultimately found to be a swatting incident. The incident included an alleged shooting and bomb threat at the apartments at 19 Elm St. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, June 10, police responded to an anonymous call with unknown credibility reporting a shooting and hostage situation at 19 Elm St. The caller told police that explosives had been set up at the property, and would be detonated remotely if police arrived on the scene. The caller also claimed that officers would be shot upon arrival.Police blocked off the area around the Elm Street apartment building, located adjacent to Downtown City Tavern and the Mill apartments. Police entered the building in order to perform evacuation, and were able to determine that the call was unsubstantiated. The specific apartment was found to not be the home o...

American Girl Live! In Concert coming to Proctors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fans of American Girl can see their favorite dolls come to life on stage in Schenectady. American Girl Live! In Concert is making a stop at Proctors Theatre on November 4 at 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The interactive concert will feature fan-favorite tunes, live cast musical performances, dancing, and other surprises. The show includes an original storyline with Claudie from the 1920s, Melody from the 1960s, Julie from the 1970s, Courtney from the 1980s, and Nicki from the late 1990s.“We’re thrilled to debut American Girl Live! In Concert as the ultimate fan experience filled with non-stop music and dancing for all ages to enjoy," said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “The premium production celebrates the power of girlhood with fun, inspiring songs that embody the spirit of American Girl’s popular characters and stories that have ins...

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport opens $31M expanded terminal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:15:37 GMT

MASCOUTAH, Ill. - The MidAmerica St. Louis Airport celebrated the grand opening of a $31 million terminal Tuesday. The terminal was expanded to support trends of passenger growth. It adds 41,000-plus square feet to the already existing 53,500 square-foot terminal.“Here in Illinois, we are proud to boast one of the best and largest aviation systems in the nation. And in my mission to advance the economic development of this region, a crucial component is the modernization and maintenance of our airports and support for the people that keep them up and running,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.  Family of St. Louis soldier mourns loss after hit-and-run in Texas "This multi-million project is yet another example of the historic investments our state is making, and our commitment to create good and sustainable jobs and facilities while uplifting Illinois working families," said Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.At MidAmerica St. Louis, there is also regular usage for corporate, military, air c...