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Brazil’s Lula resumes recognition of Indigenous land areas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

BRASÍLIA (AP) — Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday granted official recognition of nearly 800 square miles of Indigenous lands, following through on a campaign promise in a move that also protects critical Amazon rainforest from commercial exploitation.Lula recognized six ancestral lands. The two largest are in the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical forest and an important carbon sink that helps moderate climate change. The total area of recognized lands in the biome is 161,500 hectares (620 square miles). The land remains under the federal government’s jurisdiction, but the designation grants Indigenous peoples the right to use it in their traditional manner. Mining activities are prohibited, and commercial farming and logging require specific authorizations. Additionally, non-Indigenous individuals are forbidden from engaging in any economic activity on Indigenous lands.Lula’s action was welcomed by the Indigenous movement, but not without som...

Q&A: 6lack returns to music after prioritizing mental health

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 6lack was on a hot streak, dishing out Grammy-worthy work and being featured on songs with music’s elite including Elton John, Calvin Harris and J Cole. But while the singer-rapper was riding high, he neglected one important element: His mental health.As a result, 6lack’s reluctance to resolve past issues and his ongoing depression — which was heightened during the pandemic — eventually rocked his mental state so hard that he struggled to create even one song. After much-needed constructive criticism from his partner, 6lack decided to step away from music and seek therapy following his critically acclaimed 2018 release “East Atlanta Love Letter.”With his first project in five years, 6lack (which is pronounced as Black) explores self-love, his healing and the journey to finding true happiness in life. His third studio album “Since I Have a Lover” was released late March. This week, the three-time Grammy nominated artist announced a North American and Europe concert...

Italy ends probe of alleged aid to pro-Russia politicians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

ROME (AP) — Milan prosecutors have dropped their investigation of Italian lobbyists who allegedly sought Russian funding for right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s pro-Moscow party.State TV said investigators concluded that they had no grounds to continue the probe into alleged illegal party financing involving three Italians, including a close associate of Salvini, the leader of the League party, a coalition partner in Italy’s right-wing government.The alleged scheme aimed to buy oil at a discount from Rosneft, a Russian energy company, then sell it at full price to Italian energy giant ENI. Some $64 million in hoped-for profit would have allegedly ended up in great part in the League’s coffers, prosecutors had hypothesized. But Milan daily Corriere della Sera reported Friday that prosecutors concluded no such deal ever came to fruition. That, plus “total” lack of Russian cooperation with investigators, convinced prosecutors to shelve the probe, which looked into talks by the lobbyists...

Denver's 1st In-N-Out Burger opens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you want a Double-Double with just cheese or you opt for a burger fixed Animal Style, you can now find Colorado's newest In-N-Out Burger location in Denver.The Denver location opens at 4597 N. Central Park Blvd. on Friday at 10:30 a.m. This is where you can get the best burger in Colorado The restaurant will have a drive-thru lane and indoor seating for 84 guests.It will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., and on Friday and Saturday it will be open until 1 a.m.Need a job?In-N-Out said the Denver location will have around 80 employees.If you are looking for a job, In-N-Out is hiring at a starting wage of $19.00 per hour.This is the eighth location in Colorado. The other In-N-Out locations are in Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and there are two locations in Colorado Springs.Local burger placesRecently, FOX31 did a burger battle to find the best burger in the state.A search was done for the highest rated burgers in e...

Suspect in police custody after pursuit ends in NW Miami-Dade; suspect swam across canal, fled on foot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

A suspect has been captured by police after a pursuit ended with him swimming into a canal and fleeing into a South Florida backyard.A Florida Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a driver accused of ramming into a trooper, Friday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the driver exited a white pickup and fled on foot in the area of Memorial Highway near 148th Street. The suspect was described as having a black T-shirt and dark pants. During his escape, the suspect jumped into a nearby canal. The suspect then fled into a backyard. Police are now searching for the suspect with K-9 units. The suspect was seen floating back in a canal. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where dive teams surrounded the suspect and brought him to shore.The suspect is now in police custody, Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

ATF: Arrest made in connection with Weare, NH explosions that injured a passerby

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

Authorities have made an arrest in the case of two explosions reported in Weare, New Hampshire, this week, one of which injured a passerby.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Boston Field Division announced the arrest of 54-year-old Dale Stewart, who was arrested “in connection with the two explosive devices” in the Town of Weare.https://twitter.com/ATFBoston/status/1651962116939698177Stewart was taken into custody after officials launched an investigation into a pair of explosions that occurred in the area – one on Wednesday evening at 6:10 p.m. in the area of Dustin Tavern Road and another that happened Thursday morning at 6:50 a.m. off Sugar Hill Road.A passerby was injured in the second explosion, suffering minor injuries from shattered glass after he stopped on his way to work to check out smoke he spotted on the side of the road, according to officials. The explosion, which 7NEWS sources said was caused by a pipe bomb, shattered...

Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs, itself in bank failure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and KEN SWEET (AP Business Writers)WASHINGTON (AP) — Silicon Valley Bank failed due to a combination of extremely poor bank management, weakened regulations and lax government supervision, the Federal Reserve said Friday, in a highly-anticipated review of how the central bank failed to properly supervise the bank before it collapsed early last month. The report, authored by Federal Reserve staff and Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision, takes a critical look at what the Fed missed as Silicon Valley Bank grew quickly in size in the years leading up to its collapse. The report also points out underlying cultural issues at the Fed, where supervisors were unwilling to be hard on bank management when they saw growing problems. “The Federal Reserve did not appreciate the seriousness of critical deficiencies in the firm’s governance, liquidity, and interest rate risk management. These judgments meant that Silicon Valley Bank rema...

This popular spring German festival is within driving distance of San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- While it's a bit smaller than Oktoberfest, this Southern California German festival packs a big punch. The good news is, it's less than a three-hour drive from San Diego. A springtime celebration is coming to Big Bear Lake in May with vibrant flare and tradition that bids farewell to Old-Man Winter and says "hello" to warmer days ahead. San Diego-area spots nominated for ‘Best Beaches on the West Coast’ The Sixth Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest will be serving up a hearty of dose traditional German music paired with German-Style maibock beers and sizzling bratwursts hot off the grill, according to event organizers. Where does Maifest originate? History shows the German festival dates back to the 18th century, when villagers and townsfolk celebrated the end of winter and arrival of spring. “We’ve had quite a long winter and now it’s time to celebrate the beauty of Big Bear’s fresh spring season,” said Big Bear Lake Maifest Director Monica Marini. “T...

North County man arrested on grand theft charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- A North County man was arrested Wednesday on grand theft and other felony charges, authorities said.The San Diego County Sheriff's Department was conducting a follow-up investigation regarding a bicycle theft that happened on April 25 near the 1000 block of South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista and officials say Victor White, a 30-year-old Oceanside resident, was deemed a prime suspect. Shots fired at large East County party; 2 dead Detectives saw White driving from his home on Wednesday and conducted a traffic stop. At that time, the sheriff's department says White admitted to the bicycle theft.While searching the man's vehicle, detectives found the stolen bicycle and a homemade gun that was not serialized, which the department explained is commonly known as a "ghost gun."According to the sheriff's department, detectives also searched White's home per the terms of his probation and located ammunition in his room.White was arrested on various felony charges and booked in...

New therapy platform aims to bridge gap between faith and mental health support for Muslim community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:37 GMT

Finding mental health care in Toronto is hard enough, but accessing care that’s sensitive to the Islamic faith or spirituality is even tougher.Islam was the second most commonly reported religion in Canada in 2021, according to Statistics Canada, citing 1.8 million people. In 20 years, the Muslim population has also more than doubled.However, research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found that Muslims tend to use mental health services less than other groups, adding that “negative attitudes” and “misconceptions” are common barriers.That’s why one local group created a global platform that provides mental health resources specifically for the Muslim community.Ruh, which means soul or spirit in Arabic, is a mindfulness app that combines psychology with Islamic values. Ruh Care is a global directory with more than 500 Muslim therapists that streamlines the process of finding and accessing care.Omar Khan, founder and CEO of Ruh, decided to launch Ruh after struggli...