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Beavers released into California wild for first time in 7 decades

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

(KRON) -- A family of seven beavers is thriving this December after spending their first two months exploring the wilderness of Plumas County. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's October beaver release marked the first time in seven decades that the department released beavers into the wild."The new family group of beavers join a single resident beaver in the valley with the ultimate objective of re-establishing a breeding population that will maintain the mountain meadow ecosystem, its processes, and the habitat it provides for numerous other species," state wildlife officials wrote. Two of the yearling beaver kits hitch a ride on the back and tail of one of the larger beavers in Plumas County, California on October 18, 2023. (CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant)The phrase "busy as a beaver" stems from the species' hard work ethic and building skills. Those skills greatly benefit California's landscapes and wildfire resilience, CDFW officials said.Humans have spent millions of d...

Browns’ Garrett is set to chase Bears’ Fields at site of the quarterback’s rough NFL debut

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Two years ago, Justin Fields made his NFL debut on the road. It was far more miserable than memorable.Blame Myles Garrett.Chicago’s quarterback remembers nearly everything about his first game with the Bears in 2021 — the excitement, playing again in Ohio, the bruises.“And then of course getting sacked, too,” said Fields, who was sacked nine times — 4 1/2 by Garrett — and hit 15 times as the Bears were roughed up by the Browns 26-6. “Hopefully we can change that going back this weekend.”On Sunday, Fields and the improving Bears (5-8) will visit Cleveland for a matchup against the Browns (8-5), who have been hammered by injuries and are leaning on veteran QB Joe Flacco to get them to the playoffs for just the second time since 2002.Fields intends to stay upright more than he did in his first game against the Browns, and that will require his linemen, probably a tight end and maybe a running back or two keeping him safe from Garrett, a chore that’s easier ...

Jets’ defense focused on slowing the speedy Dolphins’ ‘mini track team’ in rematch

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — C.J. Mosley got a first-hand look at the Miami Dolphins three weeks ago. And the New York Jets linebacker knows if you blink, you might miss their speedy offense.“It’s like a mini track team out there,” Mosley said Thursday. “You see it on film, you watch it on TV, but until you’re out there running around with them, you really don’t know how fast those guys are.”Between running backs Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane and wide receivers Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Braxton Berrios, the Dolphins have perhaps the fastest set of skill players in the league. They have all helped Tua Tagovailoa and Miami’s offense be one of the most productive — and explosive — units in the NFL.That was on full display when Miami romped past New York 34-13 on Nov. 24 in the league’s first game played on Black Friday. The Dolphins — who didn’t even have an injured Achane in that game — ran for 167 yards and rolled up 395 yards total in t...

Stefon Diggs says don’t count out battle-tested Bills as they prepare to host the Cowboys

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Count out the Bills as much as you’d like, wide receiver Stefon Diggs is defiant and confident in believing Buffalo is in an ideal spot to make a late-season playoff push.“We battled a lot, been battle-tested. And it’s a big thing being battled-tested,” Diggs said of a team that has spent much of the season lurching from one crisis to another — be it injuries, blown leads or coach Sean McDermott most recently having to publicly apologize for a clumsy remark he made four years ago in crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their communication skills.Now it’s a matter for the Bills (7-6) proving they’re better than the team that has dropped five of eight and is left with little margin for error in opening a final four-week stretch by hosting the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (10-3) on Sunday.“Is the record a reflection of our team? I don’t think so. But it is the record,” Diggs said. “The only thing we can do is win the next game, win the next play.“Because ...

Falcons have a path to the NFC South title. Ridder has a lot riding on whether they get there

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Desmond Ridder isn’t going to spend much time contemplating playoff scenarios for the Atlanta Falcons, who are part of a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South with four games remaining.“Obviously for everyone to kind of be right there in that bunch, we know that we have everything in front of us,” the Falcons quarterback said. ”(But) it doesn’t matter about next week, it doesn’t matter about two weeks or what another team does. (It’s about) what we do and what we can do out there on Sunday.”Atlanta is tied with Tampa Bay and New Orleans atop the division. Of the three teams, the Falcons have the easiest remaining schedule — starting Sunday when they visit the division’s also-ran, the NFL-worst Carolina Panthers (1-12).The Falcons’ other remaining opponents are Indianapolis (7-6), Chicago (5-8) and the Saints.The Falcons held a one-game edge in the standings before losing 29-25 to Tampa Bay despite 347 yards passing from Ridder. The S...

¿Qué pasará con los subsidios a los servicios públicos en Argentina?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

(CNN Español) –– Programa de ajuste y shock. Esos son los lineamientos generales del plan económico del presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei. El ministro de Economía, Luis Caputo, anunció medidas de recorte del gasto público que contemplan la reducción de los subsidios a las tarifas de luz, gas, agua y transporte de pasajeros.El ministro Luis Caputo anuncia las primeras medidas económicas: devaluación de la moneda, reducción de subsidios y fin de la obra pública“Los reducimos un 35%”, dijo Caputo en una entrevista que concedió al canal TN. En ese diálogo, definió a la política de subsidios como un “falso populismo” que intenta hacer creer que algo es más barato cuando en realidad su costo es más elevado. En Argentina, parte de las tarifas que abonan los ciudadanos por los servicios energéticos y el transporte están solventadas por el Estado a través del pago de subsidios. Hasta el mes de octubre de este año, según datos de la Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso, representaron la se...

Miami man charged after drug bust reveals organized retail theft ring; tenant at suspect’s home speaks out

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

A Miami man is facing serious charges one day after police officers serving a narcotics search warrant at his home uncovered what they described as an organized retail theft ring.Miami Police arrested 59-year-old Leonardo Ruiz on charges of cocaine trafficking, money laundering and possession of drug paraphernalia, among other offenses.City of Miami Police Chief Manny Morales spoke with reporters Wednesday evening.“We’re glad that he’s off the streets,” he said.Ruiz’s arrest followed the execution of the search warrant at his home in the area of Northwest 24th Avenue and 14th Street.The investigation revealed that Ruiz was not only involved in drug-related activities, but was also the ringleader in an organized retail theft ring. “He set up his own little store here,” Morales said. Morales said that hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property — including drills, impact windows and a large quantity of liquor —...

British boy missing for six years found in France

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

(CNN) — A British boy whose location has been unknown for six years was found on Wednesday morning in a region of southwest France, a spokesperson for regional authorities told CNN on Thursday.Alex Batty has not been seen since he was 11 years old, after being taken on holiday in Spain in 2017 with his mother, “who did not have legal parental guardianship,” and his grandad, according to a police appeal released in February 2019.Batty was found in Haute-Garonne, near the city of Toulouse, according to the spokesperson.CNN’s affiliate BFMTV reported that the family has confirmed the teenager’s identity and that he is due to return to England shortly, according to the Toulouse public prosecutor’s office.His grandmother, Susan Caruana, his legal guardian, told the UK’s The Sun newspaper that she had spoken to Alex.“I am so happy. I have spoken to him and he is well,” Caruana said, adding: “He is currently with the authorities in France. It is such a shock.”Greater Manchester Police...

Two men indicted for allegedly killing protected eagles and selling them on the black market

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

(CNN) — Two men in Montana have been indicted after allegedly killing around 3,600 birds – including bald and golden eagles – and selling them on the black market.Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were both indicted on December 7 on charges of conspiracy, unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and violating the Lacey Act, according to the federal indictment filed in the US District Court in Montana.The Lacey Act, first enacted in 1900, combats trafficking of illegally taken wildlife, fish or plants, according to the US Department of Agriculture.CNN has been unable to determine if Paul and Branson have legal representation at this time.They are accused of conspiring to “illegally kill, transport, offer for sale, and sell bald and golden eagles” between January 2015 and March 2021 on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana.Branson traveled from Washington to Montana to shoot the birds, and Paul, who lived on the Flathead Indian Reservation, was described ...

WeightWatchers launches a new membership for Ozempic customers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:36:30 GMT

New York (CNN) — WeightWatchers is accelerating its pivot away from a diet culture brand and into a company catering to people taking Ozempic.WeightWatchers on Thursday launched a new membership plan for members taking GLP-1 prescriptions drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy sometimes used for weight loss. The “WeightWatchers GLP-1 Program” will give WeightWatchers members on semaglutide medications access to doctors who can prescribe these medications, as well as daily nutrition plans, insurance coordination, and other weight loss support programs.The company has started advertising the clinic on its website. The support program is included in the company’s $23 monthly membership. For additional access to clinicians who can prescribe weight loss medications, members will pay a $99 monthly fee – excluding the price of the medication. Customers can also receive a prescription from their primary care physician if they prefer.Semaglutide was approved by the US Food and Drug Adm...