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Commissioner Simson participates in the first High-Level Electricity Grids Forum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Today (7 September), Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson (pictured) will participate in the first High-Level Electricity Grids Forum hosted by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) under the patronage of the European Commission. The forum aims to accelerate the development of electricity grids across the EU, by bringing together high-level industry leaders, policymakers and innovators. To fulfil our REPowerEU Plan to end our imports of Russian fossil fuels, and the recently agreed ambition to reach a 45% renewable energy share by 2030, we need upgraded grids and strengthened energy infrastructure. This is key to delivering the European Green Deal. The event will bring together more than 200 participants including the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, member states, industry stakeholders, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The opening and closing sessions, ...

Single-family residence sells for $1.9 million in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

The spacious property located in the 1400 block of De Palma Drive in San Jose was sold on Aug. 14, 2023. The $1,865,000 purchase price works out to $917 per square foot. The house, built in 1968, has an interior space of 2,033 square feet. This two-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In September 2022, a 2,013-square-foot home on Los Rios Drive in San Jose sold for $1,780,000, a price per square foot of $884. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Los Rios Drive, San Jose, in October 2022, a 1,432-square-foot home was sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,187. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,013-square-foot home on the 6200 block of Franciscan Way in San Jose sold in March 2023, for $1,745,000, a price per square foo...

Juez de Georgia, “escéptico” ante el plan para que juzgar juntos a Trump y otros 18 acusados

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – El magistrado que juzgará al expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump y a otros 18 imputados por injerencia electoral en Georgia rechazó este miércoles que dos de esos acusados no sean procesados juntos a finales de octubre, pero se mostró “escéptico” de que todos puedan ser juzgados entonces.En la primera audiencia televisada que tuvo lugar en el marco de este caso, Scott McAfee dijo no ver razones para que el letrado Kenneth Chesebro y Sidney Powell, que fue abogada de campaña de Trump, no vayan a juicio juntos el 23 de octubre.“No creo que la separación sea necesaria de cara a una determinación justa de la culpabilidad o inocencia de cada acusado”, apuntó.Los abogados de Chesebro habían solicitado un juicio rápido para el 23 de octubre, una fecha que el juez ya había aceptado, y este miércoles McAfee señaló que iba a emitir una orden similar para Powell.En su opinión, separar ambos casos bloquearía el calendario de la corte.Los 19 es...

Indiana visits Connecticut following Thomas’ 27-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Indiana Fever (12-26, 5-14 Eastern Conference) at Connecticut Sun (26-12, 13-5 Eastern Conference)Uncasville, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Connecticut hosts the Indiana Fever after Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points in the Connecticut Sun’s 90-76 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks.The Sun’s record in Eastern Conference play is 13-5. Connecticut ranks third in the WNBA with 20.7 assists per game. Thomas leads the Sun averaging 8.0.The Fever are 5-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.2 defensive rebounds per game led by NaLyssa Smith averaging 7.1.The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Sun won 88-72 in the last meeting on Aug. 4. Tiffany Hayes led the Sun with 18 points, and Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 19 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Thomas is averaging 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, eight assists and 1.9 steals for the Sun. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 14.9 points over the last 10 games for...

Atlanta plays Washington, looks to end road losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Atlanta Dream (18-20, 10-9 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (18-20, 8-10 Eastern Conference)Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will attempt to end its nine-game road losing streak when the Dream take on Washington.The Mystics are 8-10 in Eastern Conference games. Washington ranks eighth in the WNBA with 19.0 assists per game led by Natasha Cloud averaging 6.0.The Dream’s record in Eastern Conference action is 10-9. Atlanta ranks third in the WNBA with 28.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Cheyenne Parker averaging 4.6.The two teams match up for the fourth time this season. The Dream defeated the Mystics 80-73 in their last meeting on July 30. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 27 points, and Brittney Sykes led the Mystics with 25 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Sykes is scoring 15.5 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Mystics. Cloud is averaging 14.0 points and 4.2 rebounds over the last 10 games for Washington.Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.3 point...

Minnesota visits Chicago after McBride’s 23-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Minnesota Lynx (19-19, 12-8 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (16-22, 4-15 Eastern Conference)Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays the Chicago Sky after Kayla McBride scored 23 points in the Lynx’s 86-73 victory against the Phoenix Mercury.The Sky have gone 6-13 at home. Chicago ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Courtney Williams averaging 4.9.The Lynx have gone 10-8 away from home. Minnesota has a 4-13 record in games decided by 10 or more points.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Lynx won 88-79 in the last matchup on Aug. 9. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 29 points, and Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 23 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Elizabeth Williams is averaging 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Sky. Copper is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games for Chicago.Collier is averaging 21.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Lynx. McBride is averaging 16.4 points and ...

Wilson leads Las Vegas against Phoenix after 30-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Las Vegas Aces (32-6, 16-2 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (9-29, 2-16 Western Conference)Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas visits the Phoenix Mercury after A’ja Wilson scored 30 points in the Aces’ 103-77 win over the Seattle Storm.The Mercury have gone 2-16 against Western Conference teams. Phoenix is 3-14 against opponents with a winning record.The Aces are 16-2 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas is second in the Western Conference scoring 38.2 points per game in the paint led by Wilson averaging 12.4.The teams square off for the third time this season. The Aces won the last meeting 98-72 on July 12. Jackie Young scored 23 points to help lead the Aces to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Griner is averaging 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Mercury. Moriah Jefferson is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.Wilson is averaging 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Aces. Kelsey Plum is ...

Dallas plays Seattle on 3-game home skid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

Seattle Storm (11-27, 8-10 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (20-18, 10-9 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to break its three-game home losing streak with a victory against Seattle.The Wings have gone 10-9 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is sixth in the Western Conference in team defense, giving up 84.9 points while holding opponents to 44.5% shooting.The Storm have gone 8-10 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle is second in the Western Conference with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu averaging 1.9.The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Wings won 76-65 in the last meeting on Aug. 3. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 27 points, and Jewell Loyd led the Storm with 31 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Satou Sabally is averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Wings. Ogunbowale is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games for Dallas.Loyd is...

Reportan incendios forestales en Puembo y Tababela, cerca de Quito

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este miércoles, el Municipio de Quito informó a través de un comunicado que se presentaron dos incendios forestales en las zonas de Puembo y Tababela.El alcalde de Quito, Pabel Muñoz, informó que se sospecha que los incendios fueron causados por personas y las autoridades iniciaron investigaciones para esclarecer el origen del fuego.El cuerpo de Bomberos de Quito movilizó 80 bomberos, 26 unidades móviles y un helicóptero para combatir el fuego.Hasta el momento solo se reporta una vivienda destruida por los fuegos, pero no se informó de heridos o fallecidos en los incendios.El alcalde añadió que continuarán los trabajos de los bomberos por la noche regando con agua áreas cercanas para que los fuegos no alcancen nuevas zonas. Añadió que en horas de la mañana de este jueves se movilizarán cuatro helicópteros a la zona para poder acabar con estos incendios.Noticia en desarrollo.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery...

Sudan’s army chief travels to Qatar for talks with emir as conflict rages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:28 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s army chief traveled to Qatar on Thursday for talks with the country’s emir, making his third international trip since fighting broke out between the military and a rival paramilitary force in April, Sudanese state media said.Sudan plunged into chaos almost five months ago when long-simmering tensions between the military, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, escalated into open warfare on April 15.Burhan planned to hold talks with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in the Qatari capital, Doha, according to the state-run SUNA news agency.In a video posted by the Sudanese army, Burhan was filmed leaving a plane in Doha and numerous Qatari officials greeting him on an airport tarmac.Acting Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq and Gen. Ahmed Ibrahim Mufadel, head of the General Intelligence Authority, accompanied him on the trip, SUNA said.The visit comes amid a flurry of similar dip...