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Texas groups say new EPA rule will sharply reduce methane emissions in the state

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Environmental Protection Agency finalized Saturday a rule that it says will sharply reduce the amount of methane and other harmful air pollutants emitted by the oil and natural gas industry. The EPA said the new rule promotes the latest cost-effective and innovative technologies that will prevent an estimated 58 million metric tons of methane emissions over the next 15 years. The organization said in the year 2030 alone, the expected reduction will be equal to 130 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is more than the annual emissions from 28 million gasoline cars.Methane is considered a climate "super pollutant," as it is more potent than carbon dioxide and contributes to about one third of the warming from greenhouse gases. The EPA said cutting back methane emission is "critical" to slowing the rate of climate change. Some Texas organizations said after the EPA announcement Saturday that the finalized rule is "a major win for the climate and public healt...

Gophers football: Freshman phenom Darius Taylor decides to stay at the U

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

In the NCAA transfer portal era, college football players staying at the same program can be as newsworthy as those who decide to leave.On Saturday, true freshman running back Darius Taylor said he would remain with the Gophers for the 2024 season. Given the precocious start to his collegiate career and the poaching that can occur from big, deeper-pocketed programs, this represents a big win for Minnesota.Taylor’s early success with the Gophers induced warnings from head coach P.J. Fleck that Taylor might leave the U for another school — with name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation a consideration.Comparisons were made to Mar’Keise “Bucky” Irving, a true freshman who left Minnesota via the portal for Oregon before the 2022 season. With the help of the Ducks’ robust NIL collective and the deep pockets of Nike founder Phil Knight, Irving has since had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons for the championship-contending Ducks.But Taylor allayed those comparisons and concerns with a messa...

Ryan Hartman eager to rejoin rejuvenated Wild

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

Ryan Hartman returned to the Wild on Saturday with a new haircut and a new line, but the spirited forward was the same as ever after a 40-minute practice at TRIA Rink.Asked about the televised — but, alas, not subtitled — conversation he had with Detroit’s Mortiz Seider while the two were in the penalty box during a 4-1 loss last Sunday in Detroit, Hartman said, “He asked me to fight, so I said, ‘Let’s fight when we get out of the box,’ and he said no.“So, I called his bluff, I think.”Seider had come to the defense of Alex DeBrincat after Hartman took the Red Wings forward’s feet out front under him. The NHL suspended Hartman two games for the slew foot on Monday, the same day Wild general manager Bill Guerin fired Dean Evason as head coach.“That wasn’t intentional,” Hartman said.Regardless, he has been an observer for the Wild’s first two games under new coach John Hynes, convincing victories against St. Louis and Nashville. When Hartman hits the ice for Sunday’s 1 p.m. puck drop a...

Middleburgh man charged with burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Middleburgh man has been arrested following a burglary investigation, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Patrick Corbett, 43, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say that Corbett is accused of entering a home in Rensselaerville on November 29 and stealing multiple items, including two gun safes that contained a total of six firearms, over 3,000 rounds of ammunition, an ATV, hunting equipment, night vision binoculars and a keyboard. On December 1, police executed a search warrant at Corbett's home and located several items that were taken in the burglary. Corbett was then taken into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree burglarySecond-degree criminal mischiefThird-degree grand larceny 3 arrested in connection to Schuylerville stabbing Corbett was arraigned at the Town of Rensselaerville Court and was released on probatio...

St. Louis man faces 41 charges in lengthy crime spree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man faces 41 charges in connection with a month-long crime spree that led to several carjackings and burglaries around the region.St. Louis City prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Romel S. Taylor with 38 felonies and three misdemeanors amid the investigation.Investigators say Taylor is linked to criminal activity in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and the Metro East. A 41-count indictment returned on Friday lists several incidents over the course of 30 days prior to his arrest. Three men charged in St. Charles County trafficking case plead not guilty According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Taylor's month-long crime spree began on Oct. 10 when he stole a Chevy Equinox. It ended on Nov. 9 after Taylor carjacked a victim with his phone inside the vehicle, and authorities pinned the phone's location to track him down. Court documents say Taylor's alleged offenses range from using carjacked vehicles to ram into businesses, robbing a Bank of America ...

Man who avoided prosecution as teen in 13-year-old's killing found guilty of killing father of 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A suburban St. Louis man who narrowly avoided prosecution as a teen in the killing of a 13-year-old has been convicted of fatally shooting a father of two during an attempted carjacking.Ramon White, 21, of Pine Lawn, was found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder, attempted robbery and two weapons offenses in the July 2020 death of Dwight Henderson, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.It all happened after Henderson, a 32-year-old manager of Amazon delivery dispatchers, went to a gas station. While inside buying water, he spotted a man trying to drive off with his rental car and ran outside. He then tried to grab the robber’s gun and was shot once in the chest.White’s public defender, Jay Kanzler, suggested people in the car with White might have been the culprits. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence tying White to Henderson’s rental car, footage of a police interrogation with White and social media messages that showed White trying to sell a gun two days ...

PHOTOS: Erie beats Palmer Ridge in 2023 4A State Football Championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

The Erie Tigers defeated the Palmer Ridge Bears 20-6 in the 4A Colorado high school football state championship game at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins on Saturday, December 2, 2023.Related ArticlesPreps | CHSAA state football playoffs: Previewing Saturday’s championship games Preps | At Holy Family, football team finds inspiration in mother’s battle with leukemia: “I couldn’t do it without all of them” Preps | Cherry Creek goes for five-peat, Columbine believes it can play spoiler: Previewing Class 5A title bout between two storied Colorado coaches Preps | Palmer Ridge QB Derek Hester evolved from super soph to sensational senior Preps | Mullen star Jordan Leslie, a Dartmouth football commit, intent on making Mustangs basketball relevant again

Video: Deer caught scrambling through SoCal Sam’s Club 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

Shoppers at a local Sam’s Club were taken by surprise on Thursday when a four-legged customer with no membership card scampered through the store. Video from the Corona Police Department shows the moment when a deer entered the Sam’s Club on Ontario Avenue through its front door early Thursday afternoon. After briefly slipping on the smooth floor, the young buck regained its balance and began dashing down the TV aisle and right past a bewildered shopper. Video shows the deer enter the store before dashing down the TV aisle while a police officer pursues. (Instagram/@coronapd)Shortly behind was a Corona Police Department officer sprinting full speed to catch up to the deer, which eventually was caught and “consoled” by the officer before Corona Animal Control officers arrived.  L.A. chapter of ASPCA responds to discovery of dead longhorn at fraternity house in Oklahoma “On Thursday, the Corona Police dispatch center received several calls about a runaway deer in south Cor...

Two alleged retail thieves arrested by SSFPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

(KRON) – Two individuals were arrested for stealing over $4,500 of merchandise from two different businesses. The South San Francisco Police Department investigated retail thefts at two large commercial businesses on the 400 block of South Airport Boulevard and the 1600 block of El Camino Real.  SF man arrested for stealing over $1,000 of merchandise and carrying firearm The suspects stole over $4,500 worth of merchandise. The SSFPD and the Daly City Police Department collaborated to locate the suspect’s vehicle on Saturday and two suspects were taken into custody. According to police, the stolen property was recovered. The suspects were also connected to multiple burglaries in five different cities, police said.

Research shows new laws have increased risk of race and sex-based harassment in schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:51 GMT

(BCN) -- The adoption of discriminatory censorship laws in public schools has prevented conversations about racism and gender inequities in classrooms, a report published Thursday in the National Education Policy Center found.These laws also increase the risks of race and sex-based harassment, while exposing educators to "formal sanctions and social ostracization," according to "How Discriminatory Censorship Laws Imperil Public Education," written by Jonathan Feingold, from Boston University School of Law and Joshua Weishart, from West Virginia University College of Law. Two alleged retail thieves arrested by SSFPD So far, at least 21 states and 145 school districts or local governments have passed discriminatory censorship laws, the report said. It's affecting more than 1 million educators and about 25 million students -- roughly half of those of all public school students -- across the country. The report said discriminatory censorship laws pose two threats to public education: ...