The U-turn of the U.S. Administration’s energy policies under President Joe Biden sets the stage for a flourishing U.S. offshore wind industry, as the federal government looks to speed up environmental reviews to make offshore wind a significant contributor to the new clean energy goals. In the United States, offshore […]
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major ice storm, bitter cold to impact region Monday and Tuesday
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for the entire WBRZ viewing area from midnight tonight through 6 pm Monday. Watch live, late-breaking updates and all WBRZ newscasts online here Watch latest updates on Facebook Live here A strong storm system will spread precipitation across the southeast Louisiana and southwest […]
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Ban on local housing rules pushed by Indiana homebuilder
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A proposed ban on Indiana cities and counties adopting local housing design standards is being pushed by a state lawmaker who owns a homebuilding company. Ethics experts maintain Republican Rep. Doug Miller’s involvement in the legislation is inappropriate because of his ownership of Elkhart-based Tailor Made Homes […]
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Interior Secretary Nominee on Collision Course With Oil Industry
WASHINGTON— Deb Haaland is poised to make history on two fronts, as both the first Native American cabinet secretary and as the architect of what could be a landmark change in the U.S. government’s relationship with oil. First, she will need to be confirmed by the Senate as President Biden’s […]
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Proposed high-density housing project in Park City has its share of critics
The project, which will go before the county planning commission on Feb. 23, has its share of critics. (Courtesy of Adam Breen) Renderings of homes proposed for the Highland area of Park City. | Feb. 14, 2021, 1:00 p.m. A proposal for high-density housing could bring affordable rental units to […]
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Colorado Music Scene Debates $7.4 Million in COVID Emergency Grants for Venues
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. On February 8, the State of Colorado announced that it would be divvying $7.4 million from the Colorado Arts Relief Grant between 123 arts, culture and entertainment businesses and nonprofits, […]
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Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants
Bavarian governor Markus Soeder, speaking at Schirnding on the Czech border, said that “not taking the (virus) mutations seriously would mean significant consequences.” Soeder, whose state contains half the German-Czech border and the entire German-Austrian border, noted that districts on the Czech border have particularly high infection rates. “On top […]
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Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests
MOSCOW — When the team of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to come out to their residential courtyards and shine their cellphone flashlights in a display of unity, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of nationwide demonstrations, the new protest format looked to some […]
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Winter Storm Warning issued for the entire WBRZ viewing area
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for the entire WBRZ viewing area from midnight tonight through 6 pm Monday. *WINTER STORM WARNING* for the shaded area. Significant freezing rain, sleet and/or snow is expected. #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/i281vBHq6L — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) February 14, 2021 Watch live, late-breaking updates and […]
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Time Is Running Out! These Digital Gift Cards & Online Classes Are Perfect Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day, we’ve all forgotten to send someone a gift. And this year, it’s easier to forget to get gifts in time since you’re likely not exchanging in person. Never fear, e-gift cards are here! From digital gift cards to […]
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Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests
But not to Russian authorities, who moved vigorously to extinguish the illuminated protests planned for Sunday. Officials accused Navalny’s allies of acting on NATO’s instructions. Kremlin-backed TV channels warned that flashlight rallies were part of major uprisings around the world. State news agencies cited unnamed sources saying a terrorist group […]
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Russia Moves to Extinguish Pro-Navalny ‘Flashlight’ Protests | World News
By DARIA LITVINOVA, Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — When the team of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to come out to their residential courtyards and shine their cellphone flashlights in a display of unity, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of nationwide demonstrations, the […]
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Crave Kabob slowly cooks giant cones of hand-stacked shawarma for falafels, kabobs in Chicago’s West Loop, Skokie
CHICAGO (WLS) — Shawarma stands selling falafel, kabobs and other Middle Eastern dishes are all over the region. But our Hungry Hound says a locally-owned concept – with locations in Skokie and the West Loop – differentiates itself, by hand-stacking their shawarma each day into giant cones that are cooked […]
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Saturday evening video forecast
A WINTER STORM WATCH has been issued for Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge parishes as well as Wilkinson, Amite, and Pike counties. This will go into effect late on Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Watch live, late-breaking updates and all […]