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Ecuador: prisioneros de 13 cárceles se declaran en huelga de hambre

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

QUITO – Un número aún no determinado de reos de 13 de las 35 cárceles de Ecuador se declararon en huelga de hambre y en cinco de ellas los presos tienen retenidos a agentes penitenciarios, según informó el Servicio Nacional Integral a Personas Privadas de Libertad (SNAI), encargado del sistema penitenciario del país andino.De acuerdo al SNAI, al momento, los reos en huelga de hambre pertenecen a cárceles de las provincias de Imbabura, Napo, Chimborazo (2), Tungurahua, Azuay, Cañar (2), El Oro, Loja, Guayas, Cotopaxi y Pichincha.“Ante este hecho, se desarrollan las acciones correspondientes para retomar la normalidad”, indicó en un comunicado el SNAI, que no ha revelado la cifra de reos en huelga ni los motivos para esta medida de fuerza.Por otra parte, el SNAI anotó este lunes que continúan retenidos desde el fin de semana agentes penitenciarios en cárceles de las provincias de Cotopaxi, Azuay, Cañar, El Oro y Napo, pero tampoco ha revelado la cifra de retenidos ni...

$25 million grant to tie trails from DC to Largo Town Center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

As a man pushed a stroller on the sidewalk along Prince George’s County’s busy Central Avenue, federal, state and local lawmakers celebrated a $25 million dollar federal grant that will create more transportation options and improvements for Maryland neighborhoods from Capitol Heights to Largo Town Center.The RAISE grant, which stands for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, will help fund the construction of the Central Avenue Connector Trail, which would tie neighborhoods from west of the Capitol Heights Metro station to Largo.During a news conference at the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro station on Monday morning, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the grant shows “how we’re putting historic infrastructure investments to work in our state.”Maryland and federal officials celebrate a $25 million dollar federal grant that will create more transportation options and improvements from Capitol Heights to Largo Town Center. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)Lt. Gov. Aruna...

Sospechoso de matar a 3 latinos durante disputa en Annapolis enfrenta cargos de delitos de odio

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

Fiscales de Maryland acusaron a un hombre de delitos de odio tras presuntamente matar a tres personas y dejar heridas a tres más en una disputa sobre estacionamiento. Las tres personas asesinadas eran latinos y el hombre acusado de dispararles es blanco. Sus familias han vivido en la misma calle durante años y han tenido un historial de disputas, incluidas denuncias de insultos raciales contra una de las víctimas.Charles Robert Smith, de 43 años, enfrentaba un cargo de asesinato en segundo grado. Ahora se enfrenta a cargos de asesinato en primer grado y delitos de odio por los asesinatos de Mario Mireles, su padre Nicholas Mireles, y Christian Segovia, en virtud de una imputación presentada por un jurado del condado Anne Arundel el viernes, según los registros judiciales disponibles en línea.La acusación de 42 cargos también incluye seis cargos de intento de asesinato en primer grado. La comparecencia inicial de Smith ante el tribunal estaba prevista para el próximo lunes. Dos de su...

2 teens arrested for riot at Lookout Mountain Youth Detention Center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- Two teenage inmates at Golden Peak Youth Services Center on the Lookout Mountain campus face new charges after a nearly four-hour standoff Sunday night, where a fire extinguisher was used as a weapon.RJ Jimmy, 18, was booked into the Jefferson County Detention Center on felony counts of riot in a detention center with a weapon, assault in the second degree and criminal mischief, according to the Golden Police Department.A 17-year-old is facing the same counts but his name isn't being released because he's a juvenile.According to internal documents obtained by FOX31 and confirmed by the Colorado Department of Human Services, the two broke a fire extinguisher out of its cabinet at 6:11 p.m. and then took turns spraying staff and fellow juvenile offenders. 14-year-old pleads guilty in Halloween arson that killed mother, daughter In addition, the two suspects then used the extinguisher and chairs to break out multiple windows and exit signs, the documents said....

Edible mushrooms you can find in Colorado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After an extra snowy winter and record-breaking precipitation in the spring, this year's mushroom season is abundant in Colorado.Many of the fungi growing in your yard, around the neighborhoods, in the woods and at high altitudes are edible, but experts say you should be cautious about which ones you eat. CMZoo announces the gender of Amur leopard cubs Whether you are an experienced fungi forager or have never picked one before, you can find a variety of colorful and edible mushrooms.Jennifer Bell is a mycologist and the president of the Pikes Peak Mycological Society. She told FOX31 that some of the ones you might find in your neighborhood are the same species as what you will find at the grocery store."The ones that you'll find in your neighborhood, most of them are quite good to eat but don't even think about it without getting together with someone who really does know," she said.Bell referred to these as landscape mushrooms. She said the caution with those is...

Deco meets two singers, Omi and Lahrel at Plum House studios to witness their joint talent

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

South Florida music fans have been digging the sounds coming out of Jamaica and the UK, for a long time.It gets even better when performers from both countries join forces.A pair of singers have come together to create a cool sound, their names are Omi and Lahrel.Deco caught up with them at Plum House studios to witness their talents first-hand.Lahrel: “My name is Lahrel and I’m from London, UK and my name is Omi and I’m from Jamaica.”Omi and Lahrel have just released “Witness”, their first collab.They’ve been wanting to do this ever since she opened for him on tour.Lahrel: “We did a world tour, traveled the world, we were just like jamming on tour and writing songs and performing, and it was amazing.”The reason for that tour was Omi’s mega-hit, “Cheerleader”. It was love at first sound for him.Omi: “There was always a lot of chemistry, I’ve always loved her voice.”Omi and Lahrel wrote “W...

Get in touch with your inner fashionista at ‘Style Revolution’ Miami fashion event

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

It’s time for a revolution… A style revolution.The owners of Style Your career and Fashion Happy Hour are teaming up to bring you “Style Revolution.”The inaugural event will have panels of industry experts and fashion show peeps, so you can get in touch with your inner fashionista.No need to be “clothes-minded” about fashion at this year’s Style Revolution.Kathleen Ross: “Style Revolution is really all about empowering your style and empowering your future and your career. We want people to come and have an experience where they can connect with the community and really change the future of the fashion industry.”Say goodbye to fashion faux pas or learn things that make the fashion industry go round.Kathleen Ross: “we’re so excited to have an eclectic group of styles being showcased at this event. We have swimmer, we have luxury, we have resortwear. And it’s also a great opportunity to do some shopping with some local ...

‘Barbenheimer’: Blockbuster for ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ as double feature brought in big bucks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

It was a Barbie blockbuster at the box office, and Oppenheimer blew up as well.Here’s a look at how the “Barbenheimer” double feature brought in major big bucks!Ryan Gosling (as Ken): “Hi, Barbie!”Margot Robbie (as Barbie): “Hi Ken!” Matt Damon (as Leslie Groves): “This is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the world.”You got that right, Matt Damon.The double feature of the summer made bank over the weekend.“Barbenheimer” scored the fourth biggest opening of all time at the domestic box office.Margot Robbie (as Barbie): “Hi, Barbie!”Emma Mackey (asBarbie): “Hi, Barbie!”Issa Rae (as President Barbie): “Hi, Barbie!”Margot Robbie (as Barbie): “Hi, Barbie!”Simu Liu (as Ken): “Hi, Barbie!”Ryan Gosling (as Ken): “Ahhhh!”Margot Robbie (as Barbie): “Hi Ken!” Simu Liu (as Ken): “Hi Ken!” But Barbie took home t...

Boston police make arrest in connection with deadly stabbing at Dorchester veterans home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

A Boston man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing at a home for veterans in Dorchester on Monday, police said.SKY7-HD was over the scene near Hartford Street on Monday afternoon, where a heavy police presence was visible. Later speaking to reporters, Boston Police Superintendent Felipe Colon said first responders arrived at the home after receiving a report of a person stabbed shortly after 12 p.m. On scene, Colon said officers found a man in the home suffering from a stab wound. “Unfortunately, the adult male did not survive his wounds,” Colon said. In an update, police said officers arrested Eduardo Bonilla, 43, and charged him with murder.“We’re going down the street and we see this and it is our neighborhood, so that’s very scary,” said CeCe Spence, who lives near the crime scene. “You don’t even want to come out.” A van from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was part of the response. Crime scene investigators were seen wearing gloves...

Ashland leaders reject proposal to build memorial for marathon dog, Spencer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:59 GMT

A proposal to build a memorial for Boston Marathon dog Spencer was recently rejected by local leaders in Ashland. Spencer was a beloved marathon mascot who supported runners along their route beginning in 2014. He passed away in February after battling cancer. Spencer’s owner, Rich Powers, spoke to 7NEWS this week, discussing the proposal to place a statue along the marathon route in Spencer’s honor. “It’s not just a dog that was patted on the marathon,” he said. “He was just a symbol of hope.”“The past couple of years have been a little rough for a lot of people,” Powers continued. “Something like this, he was something that was relatable to a lot of people.”The Ashland Select Board voted against the statue earlier this month in a 3-2 vote. Those against the statue argued that, despite being posted up in Ashland for the marathon every year, Spencer wasn’t from the town itself. The town, opponents said, have their own heroes to recognize. Powers said he raised al...