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British government appoints new acting chair for BBC to ‘provide stability’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The British government appointed a new acting chair for the BBC on Friday, five weeks after the resignation of Richard Sharp, who was found to have failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer appointed Elan Closs Stephens to serve as acting chair for 12 months starting June 27 or until a new permanent chairperson is appointed, whichever is sooner. Stephens has been on the governing body of the publicly funded national broadcaster since 2010. Frazer said Stephens has the unanimous support of the board and will “provide stability” for the BBC.Stephens said the board, under her leadership, will ensure the BBC is “a vital partner for the U.K. creative industries, maintain trust, and drive change to make the BBC fit for a fast-changing media landscape,.”Her time at the helm may well be a sensitive time for the BBC, as the U.K.’s next ge...

As Pride Month begins, state officials urge Marylanders to be mindful of sexual health, STIs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.The first day of June kicks off what the LGBTQ+ community recognizes as Pride Month, when members of the community come together to celebrate the progress made for social acceptance of gay and gender diverse people.LGBTQ+ Marylanders and others will be participating in Pride-related events throughout the month, including parades, block parties and festivals across the state. But state officials want Marylanders to be protected from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and be mindful of sexual health during the festivities so they are reminding folks through an informational campaign.On Thursday, Gov. Wes Moore (D) issued a proclamation recognizing Pride Month in Maryland.“Pride Month celebrates the contributions, resilience, courage, and joy of our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and neighbors and serves as a powerful reminder of the cha...

Jessica Pegula, American seeded No. 3, loses at French Open to Elise Mertens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Jessica Pegula quickly gathered her belongings and marched out of Court Philippe Chatrier after a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Elise Mertens in the third round Friday at the French Open, a far earlier exit than the No. 3-seeded American has been used to at Grand Slam tournaments lately.Pegula was a quarterfinalist at four of the five most recent majors, including a year ago at Roland Garros.She’s never gone further than that stage at a Slam and never really got into this match against the 28th-seeded Mertens on a day with a breeze at about 10 mph (15 kph) and a chill in the low 60s Fahrenheit (low teens Celsius).“I feel like I was still playing good points. Elise was just being really tough, not making a lot of errors and making me play every single ball. And with the windy conditions, I felt like it definitely played into her game,” said Pegula, whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.“She returned well and I thought that sh...

Korea Electric Power: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

NAJU-SI, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — NAJU-SI, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEP) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.88 billion in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Naju-Si, Korea, Republic Of-based company said it had a loss of $3.02.The electric utility posted revenue of $16.93 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KEP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KEPSource

US employers added a robust 339,000 jobs in May in sign of a still-healthy labor market despite Fed rate hikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — US employers added a robust 339,000 jobs in May in sign of a still-healthy labor market despite Fed rate hikes.Source

Hanging Lake trail reopens to hikers on Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado favorite is back open. Hanging Lake was closed for more than a week due to high water levels that caused the trail to become a run-off river. The Forest Service said that a combination of lower water flows and some key trail repairs has allowed Hanging Lake to reopen on Friday. Crews worked to repair the trail at Hanging Lake after it was closed for over a week in May. (United States Forest Service)Crews worked to repair the trail at Hanging Lake after it was closed for over a week in May. (United States Forest Service)But remember, if you want to visit, you will still need to make a reservation. Hikers can make a reservation on the Glenwood Springs website. A reservation costs $12. “We believe the water flows coming down Deadhorse Canyon have peaked, but hikers will still need to be prepared to encounter some water on the trail,” said Eagle-Holy Cross District Ranger Leanne Veldhuis. Nuggets fan battling cancer surprised with tickets to Game 1 of the NB...

BSO investigation blocks off streets, halts Brightline train in Pompano Beach following fatal crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Pompano Beach that led to road closures and even stopped a Brightline train.On Friday morning, BSO deputies closed off the northbound lanes of North Dixie Highway, between Northeast Third Street and Northeast Sixth Street. Just south of the scene, a Brightline train was also stopped, but police have not confirmed if it was involved in the collision. As a result of the incident, travelers taking the Brightline train into the Pompano Beach area should expect delays.Drivers have been advised to seek alternate routes. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Spanish PM Sánchez asks to postpone European Council presidency speech

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday asked the European Parliament to postpone a July 13 address in which he was set to present his country’s priorities for its stint in the presidency of the Council of the EU to the plenary chamber in Strasbourg.SPAIN NATIONAL PARLIAMENT ELECTION POLL OF POLLS All 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 6 Months Smooth Kalman circle.fill-ES-parliament-PP, rect.fill-ES-parliament-PP, svg.colorize path.fill-ES-parliament-PP, text.fill-ES-parliament-PP { fill: #6699FF; } circle.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, rect.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, svg.colorize path.stroke-ES-parliament-PP, text.stroke-ES-parliament-PP { stroke: #6699FF; } circle.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, rect.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, svg.colorize path.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE, text.fill-ES-parliament-PSOE { fill: #FF221F; } ...

Referee to remain in charge of Champions League final after apology over far-right event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

Football referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate in the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan after he apologized for speaking at an event in Poland organized by a far-right politician.Marciniak — who refereed the World Cup final between Argentina and France in December — attended the Everest business conference in Katowice on May 29. The event was organized by far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen, who in 2019 used the slogan “We stand against Jews, gays, abortion, taxation and the European Union” and in 2021 produced a beer named White IPA Matters, which mocked the Black Lives Matter movement. Marciniak’s attendance at the event was first disclosed by the anti-racist organization Never Again and reported on by the Guardian.UEFA, European football’s governing body, said in a statement on Friday that it has “diligently investigated the allegations” and “we unequivocally reject the values promoted by a group linked to this conference....

Celebrate National Donut Day with some local spots named in ‘America’s Greatest Donuts’ list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:06 GMT

Friday, June 2, is National Donut Day and those who want to pick up a pastry in Massachusetts to celebrate have plenty of options, including some spots that recently got national recognition for their baked goods.For a second year, the “Underground Donut Tour” set out to search for what they consider “America’s Greatest Donuts,” with nearly 500 shops nominated for their offerings.According to the donut enthusiast group, that number was cut down to just over 200 vendors, with some 22,000 votes cast to pick the best donut shop overall, as well as multiple other categories.Kane’s Donuts nabbed the “Greatest Gluten Free Donut in America” honor for its chocolate frosted GF donut, while Donut Star in Grafton won “Greatest Croissant Donut in America” for its glazed cronut.Meanwhile, on the South Shore, Donut King was dubbed home of the “Greatest Chocolate Donut in America” for its chocolate coconut donut.If you want to...