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White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla’s EV charging plugs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change.More than 1 million EVs have been sold in the United States in 2023, a record, but that pace still lags behind sales in such countries as China and Germany. One key reason is that the limited availability of charging infrastructure across the country has been a widespread concern for many would-be buyers of EVs and has held back their sales in the United States.Tesla, the leader in the EV market, operates the largest network of fast-chargers. And many of its Supercharger stations are in prime locations along highly traveled corridors, where other charging stations are sparse. On Tuesday, SAE International, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers, confirmed as a new standard Tesla’s North American Charging Standard connector. That connector, known as...

Putin hails Russia’s military performance in Ukraine and he vows to achieve Moscow’s goals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the military has seized the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine after repelling Kyiv’s counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow’s goals.Putin’s speech at a meeting with top military brass came a day after he presented documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to seek reelection in the March presidential vote that he’s all but certain to win.“Our troops are holding the initiative,” he said. “We are effectively doing what we think is needed, doing what we want. Where our commanders consider it necessary to stick to active defenses they are doing so, and we are improving our positions where it’s needed.”The Russian leader hailed the troops for repelling Ukrainian attacks during the summer counteroffensive. “The enemy has suffered heavy casualties and to a large extent wasted its reserves while trying to show at least some results of its so-called counteroffen...

Man charged in deadly South Side armed robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is facing multiple charges, including murder, following a deadly armed robbery this summer in West Englewood.Daitwon Cobbins, 22, was arrested Sunday at his residence in the 7000 block of South Sangamon.He's accused of being a suspect who participated in a double shooting and armed robbery on July 26 in the 7000 block of South Laflin.A 57-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were shot during the robbery. The 57-year-old died as a result of a gunshot wound to the abdomen.The 51-year-old survived.Cobbins was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, armed robbery with a firearm, attempted murder and murder - other forcible felony.

Dean's A-List Interviews: Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown, who star in the new film "American Fiction"

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown, two of the stars of the new film "American Fiction," one of several big films coming out during the holiday season. Dean’s A-List Interviews: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks and more Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

More than half of voters think Trump will act like a dictator if elected: poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

(The Hill) - More than half of all voters believe former President Trump will act like a dictator if reelected to office, according to a new poll. The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll found that 56 percent of those surveyed at least somewhat agree that Trump, who is the clear front-runner for the GOP nomination, will act like a dictator if given a second term, including almost 40 percent who strongly agree. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters believe Democrats are unfairly trying to scare voters over Trump by saying he wants to be a dictator. The results come after Trump made and doubled down on comments that he would act as a dictator if reelected president, but only on “day one” of his second term. "Democratic talking points are having an impact on Trump," said Mark Penn, chairman of the Harvard CAPS-Harris poll. Penn added that the poll suggests people are worried Trump could abuse his power if elected. The poll found about half of all voters believe Trump would ...

WATCH: Funeral of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

Nexstar Media plans to livestream the funeral of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor within this story beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an Arizona native and consistent voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, will be laid to rest with funeral services Tuesday.President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts are scheduled to speak at the funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. O’Connor retired from the high court in 2006 after more than two decades, and died Dec. 1 at age 93.O’Connor was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. A rancher’s daughter who was largely unknown on the national scene until her appointment, she would come to be referred to by commentators as the nation’s most powerful woman.O’Connor wielded considerable influence on the nine-member court, generally favoring states in disputes with the federal government and often siding with police when they face...

Buying a gift card this holiday? Cyber security expert warns of 'card draining' scam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gift cards are a popular and convenient present this holiday season but buyers should beware. Cyber security experts say thieves are targeting gift cards with a scam called card draining.“Oftentimes, scammers will replace a barcode on the back of a card with a card they have. So while we're buying that card, we think we're adding value to the card we're buying. And we're actually adding value to a scammers card,” explained cyber security expert Chris Peltz with Guidepoint Security.“Another popular scam is stealing the card information off a card, putting it back on the shelf,” said Peltz.“So when we purchase and add value to that card, they can quickly use that value before our recipient gets it.”Peltz said it’s a popular scam this time of year.“Gift cards have become really popular gifts, we're tending to give more gift cards and we're tending to load more value on them. The average gift card is approaching about $300 in value. So there's money to be made in target...

Water main break in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Water is reporting a water main break at 140 North Pine Avenue. Albany Water says homes 94-156 on North Pine Avenue will be affected and out of water. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Crews are currently working to repair the break and notify homeowners in the area. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the water main break becomes available.

Hawk rescued by father and son off-duty cops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Two off-duty law enforcement officers with the Massachusetts State Police, who happen to be father and son, helped save an ailing hawk they came across in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday, December 14. Father Gary Ruef and son Ryan Ruef came across the red-tailed hawk while driving west on Route 102. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to Massachusetts State Police, the duo suspected the hawk had flown into a car a short time before. The hawk struggled to maintain balance and was rolling around in the travel lane at the time. Both blocked the lane and approached the bird. The bird quickly flew into the woods and crashed into several trees. Ryan Ruef followed the hawk, removed his jacket, and carefully threw it over the bird like a net. Images via Massachusetts State PoliceThe hawk was taken carefully to the State Police-Westfield Barracks and was transferred to a rehabilitator. The hawk is exp...

Flooding closes all lanes on NY 143 in Coeymans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:26 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, flooding on NY 143 has closed all lanes in both directions between Marshall Road and Jarvis Road in Coeymans. The closure has been in place since early Monday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Stick with NEWS10 to stay updated on road closures and openings. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!