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Overturning of ban potentially a non-factor in reduction of single use plastics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

A Federal Court judge ruled on Thursday that the federal government’s blanket ban of single use plastics was unconstitutional, but the changes may already be underway. The designation of all “plastic manufactured items” being toxic was determined to be too broad by Justice Angela Furlanetto, but many experts say the ban of most of these products would hold up against legal scrutiny.Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has already said the Canadian government is strongly considering an appeal, and with the ban on certain items already coming into effect as of nearly a year ago, certain changes may remain regardless of a court decision. Dr. Myra Hird, a professor in Queen’s School of Environmental Studies, said the overturning of the ban isn’t surprising but it really may not make a difference in the effort to reduce single use plastics. She says Canada’s Bill S-5 receiving Royal Assent in June means that this recent overturning won’t necessarily bring ...

Denver weather: Rain and snow showers Sunday night into Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will be colder with showers to start the week ahead of the return of sunshine the Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Winter weather advisories will be in effect through Monday for areas above 7,500 feet. These areas could pick up 3-8 inches of snowfall. When paired with strong wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph, blowing snow could also limit visibility. All these factors will contribute to difficult travel. High wind watches are also set to go into effect Monday in eastern Colorado. Wind gusts at times will reach 60 mph.Weather tonight: Rain and snow showersSunday night, increasing clouds will be paired with light showers. Showers will start off as rain in the metro and then mix with snow early Monday morning. Higher elevations will cool faster and see a change over to snow faster. Weather tomorrow: Showers, much colderMonday will bring showers and much colder temperatures. While the Denver area will see a rain and snow mix, there will be ...

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The statement said she “died peacefully, with family by her side" at 2:10 p.m. at her rural Georgia home of Plains.“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” the former president said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”President Joe Biden called the Carters “an incredible family because they brought so much grace to the office.” “He had this great integrity, still does. And she did too,” Biden told reporters as he was boarding Air Force One on Sunday night after an event in Norfolk, Virginia. “God bless them.” Bide...

1 hospitalized after trailer behind Homestead home catches fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

Rescue crews took one person to the hospital after a fire broke out inside of a trailer in Homestead.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze behind a home along the 100 block of Northwest, 14th Street, just before 9:15 a.m., Sunday.Firefighters were able to put out the flames, but the small trailer sustained extensive damage.Officials said the injured victim was transported to a nearby trauma center for care. The patient’s condition is unknown.

Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club hosts ride in support of Israel amid war with Hamas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

A South Florida organization held a freedom ride this weekend in support of Israel.As the war against Hamas rages on in the Middle East, the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club held a rally, Sunday morning. At least 100 motorcycles hit the road in Hollywood.Organizer Boaz Ozzy said he wants people to learn from this rally.“To get awareness, show, show and tell and share. Never again,” he said. “We’re standing there, we’re here, God is with us.”The event had the club riding through seven South Florida cities, as they supporting Israel and kept hope alive that hostages held by Hamas will be freed soon.

Body of missing woman found in Florida storage unit belonging to her estranged husband, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

(CNN) — Florida law enforcement officials are investigating a woman’s disappearance as a homicide after they say they found her body in a storage unit registered to her estranged husband, authorities said Sunday.Shakeira Yvonne Rucker was reported missing after her family told the Winter Springs Police Department that they last saw her on November 11, the department said in a Facebook post on November 13.Rucker’s family said she left her home for “an unknown destination,” possibly with her estranged husband, Cory Hill, at around 7:30 p.m. on November 11, police said.“The family has not seen or heard from Shakeira since that day and believes that she may be in danger,” police said in the social media post.The search for Rucker spanned four counties and included help from several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Winter Springs Police Chief Matthew Tracht said at a news conference on Sunday.Tracht said investigators worked 16- to 18-hour days so they could br...

Sewer main breaks in SW Miami-Dade, sending wastewater into nearby drainage canal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

A sewer line rupture sent water flowing in the streets of Southwest Miami-Dade.7News cameras on Sunday afternoon captured orange cones and vehicles moving slowly near Southwest 107th Avenue and 48th Street.Miami-Dade Police officers blocked off one lane and diverted traffic around the water.Officials with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department said crews are making repairs to the 8-inch sewer main.Officials said some some wastewater discharged into an adjacent drainage canal. Crews have placed signs along the canal bank advising the public to avoid contact with the water.Officials said they will conduct samplings of the water, and the signs will remain in place until test results come back clear for two days.

Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Right-wing populist Javier Milei said Sunday that Argentina’s situation is “critical” and he promised to do “drastic” changes once he takes over the presidency of the third-largest economy in Latin America.“Argentina’s situation is critical. The changes our country needs are drastic. There is no room for gradualism, no room for lukewarm measures,” Milei told supporters that chanted “president, president” and “liberty, liberty” when the right-wing populist took the stage.He also said that the “reconstruction of Argentina begins today.”With 97.6% of votes tallied in Sunday’s presidential runoff vote, Milei had 55.8% and Economy Minister Sergio Massa 44.2%, according to Argentina’s electoral authority. Presuming that margin holds, it would be wider than predicted by all polls and the widest since Argentina’s return of democracy in 1983.In his first speech as president-elect, Milei also sent a message to the outgoing government, saying the country wa...

Police investigating after elderly pedestrian struck in Arlington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Arlington on Sunday afternoon.Officers responding to a report of a pedestrian struck on Wollaston Avenue around 1:45 p.m. Arlington found an 81-year-old woman who had been struck while crossing Park Avenue in a crosswalk, according to police.She was transported by Arlington Fire/EMS to an area hospital for further treatment of injuries.The driver, a 79-year-old Arlington woman, remained at the scene and is cooperating with an ongoing investigation. She did not report any injuries.The crash remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Tracking a storm midweek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:36 GMT

The work week will start of dry and chilly, but a storm system is expected to move in this week that could affect holiday travel.Conditions on Monday and Tuesday are expected to be seasonably cool with sunshine. Late Tuesday afternoon clouds start moving in, with rain and even some wintry precipitation to follow. Some places in northern Worcester County & Southern New Hampshire could see accumulating snow Tuesday evening, especially for higher elevations, while the rest of Southern New England sees rain. Although some spots will start with snow, eventually all locations are expected to change back to rain by sunrise Wednesday. The worst part of the storm is expected to move through at this time, with winds gusts up to 50mph and heavy rain. The storm wraps up by mid-afternoon Wednesday, with a cold Thanksgiving expected to follow. Stay tuned for updates from the 7Weather Team as the storm moves in!