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Migrants rescued from sailboat in distress off eastern Greek island

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s coast guard says 68 people have been rescued in the eastern Aegean Sea after the sailboat they were on sent a distress signal while off the coast of island of Leros.The sailboat, which is believed to have set sail from Turkey carrying migrants hoping to reach Greece, issued a distress call early Monday, and the passengers were initially picked up by a passing merchant ship before being transferred to a coast guard vessel, the coast guard said. All were safely transported to Leros, and there were no reports of any injuries or people missing. The nationalities of those on board were not immediately available.The sailboat rescue comes days after a massively overcrowded fishing trawler transporting people from Libya to Italy sank off of western Greece last week, with hundreds of migrants feared drowned. The trawler is believed to have been carrying around 700 or 750 people when it capsized and sank last Wednesday in international waters west of Greec...

Voters in Neuschwanstein area back world heritage status bid for Bavarian palaces

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have voted to approve a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 19th century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some of which are among Germany’s most popular tourist attractions.In a referendum on Sunday, some 56% of voters who turned out in the Schwangau municipality gave their approval to the bid, German news agency dpa reported. Officials plan to submit the bid officially to UNESCO early next year, with the U.N. body’s World Heritage Committee expected to make a decision in mid-2025.German officials hope to win World Heritage status for four of Ludwig’s creations dotted across southern Bavaria. They are Linderhof Palace; Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled on France’s Versailles and located on an island in a lake; Neuschwanstein Castle, a monument to medieval culture with inspiration from Richard Wagner; and the King’s House on Schachen, by far the least-known o...

China's Xinjiang, five Central Asian countries establish alliance of tourism exchanges, cooperation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

An alliance of tourism exchanges and cooperation between northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and five Central Asian countries was established at a conference on the development of Xinjiang's tourism industry held on 13 June, People's Daily Online.The association of travel agencies in Xinjiang and tourism industry associations and inter-enterprise consultation and cooperation organizations of five Central Asian countries signed an agreement to establish the alliance at the conference, which also served to promote the tourism industry of Xinjiang.According to the conference, the alliance is a non-governmental, non-profit, and informal interregional cooperation organization aimed at promoting tourism exchanges and cooperation among its members, enhancing international exchanges between relevant parties, and advancing coordinated economic and social development of relevant economies.Central Asia is the fastest growing and most promising region for China's inbound tourism,...

Amy Lareau: Charting an Unconventional Path to Global Business Development Success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

Amy Lareau’s journey from law and business school to her remarkable achievements at Cirque du Soleil is nothing short of inspiring. Her unique and unconventional career path has led her to become a top business development professional with unique abilities, paving the way for international projects, groundbreaking show formats, and themed destinations. This feature delves into Amy’s extraordinary story, emphasizing the importance of following one’s passions and staying true to oneself.Growing up in Quebec City, Canada, Amy initially pursued law and went to business school, but fate had other plans. Instead of opting for traditional roles at large firms like her peers, she followed her gut, taking an unexpected detour into the world of show business. This decision ultimately led her to spend a decade at Cirque du Soleil, working on a diverse range of projects and becoming an instrumental force behind the company’s branding and revenue diversification efforts....

Single-family home sells in Danville for $1.8 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

334 Conway Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,969-square-foot house built in 1968 has changed hands. The property located in the 300 block of Conway Drive in Danville was sold on May 24, 2023. The $1,765,000 purchase price works out to $896 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 10,624-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In May 2023, a 1,969-square-foot home on Conway Court in Danville sold for $1,770,000, a price per square foot of $899. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,663-square-foot home on the 3400 block of Canfield Drive in Danville sold in May 2023, for $1,935,000, a price per square foot of $727. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Burgess Court, Danville, in March 2023, a 3,135-square-foot home was sold for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $614. The home has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

¿Qué es el Día de la Emancipación (Juneteenth) y por qué se celebra el 19 de junio?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

(CNN) — El feriado del 19 de junio, el Día de la Emancipación o Juneteenth, conmemora el fin de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, el país todavía enfrenta problemas sistémicos de racismo e injusticia.Esas dificultades recobraron visibilidad el debate nacional de 2020 y durante las protestas masivas de Black Lives Matter que fueron provocadas por el homicidio de George Floyd a manos de agentes de policía de Minneapolis en 2020.Sin embargo, el 16 de junio de 2021, la Cámara de Representantes aprobó una legislación que establecería el 19 de junio como el Día de Independencia Nacional Juneteenth, —una combinación de las palabras June (junio) y nineteenth (diecinueve)— un feriado federal que conmemora el fin de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos.¿Qué es y qué no es la teoría crítica de la raza?Un día después, Biden firmó proyecto de ley que convirtió a Juneteenth en feriado nacional. Biden dijo que hacer del 19 de junio un feriado federal sería recordado como “uno de...

Blinken will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at 4:30 p.m., State Department official says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Blinken will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at 4:30 p.m., State Department official says.Source

This Week: FedEx earns, existing US home sales, CarMax earns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:TIME TO DELIVERFedEx delivers its latest quarterly snapshot Tuesday.Wall Street predicts the package delivery company will report lower earnings and revenue for its fiscal fourth-quarter than in the same period last year. FedEx’s operating expenses have been cutting into its profits. In April, the company announced it would restructure its operations in a $4 billion cost-cutting plan.HOUSING MARKET BAROMETERThe National Association of Realtors releases its latest monthly tally of existing U.S. home sales Thursday.Economists project that sales slowed in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million. That would mark the third straight decline. Despite home prices easing back this year, many would-be homebuyers remain frustrated by a low supply of homes for sale and elevated borrowing costs.Existing home sales, in millions, seasonally adjusted annual rate:Dec. 4.03Jan. 4.00Feb. 4.55March 4.4...

Atlanta visits Dallas after Ogunbowale’s 41-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

Atlanta Dream (5-5, 4-3 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (5-6, 4-2 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas plays the Atlanta Dream after Arike Ogunbowale scored 41 points in the Dallas Wings’ 109-103 loss to the Seattle Storm.Dallas finished 18-18 overall last season while going 8-10 at home. The Wings averaged 82.9 points per game last season, 34.1 in the paint, 15.2 off of turnovers and 11.4 on fast breaks.Atlanta finished 6-12 on the road and 14-22 overall a season ago. The Dream averaged 15.7 points off of turnovers, 10.6 second chance points and 23.9 bench points last season.INJURIES: Wings: Lou Lopez Senechal: out (knee), Diamond DeShields: out (knee).Dream: Aari McDonald: out (torn labrum), Danielle Robinson: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Los Angeles plays conference rival Minnesota

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

Minnesota Lynx (3-7, 2-4 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (5-5, 4-5 Western Conference)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Los Angeles and Minnesota will play on Tuesday.Los Angeles finished 7-11 at home and 6-12 in Western Conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Sparks averaged 8.6 steals, 3.9 blocks and 13.8 turnovers per game last season.Minnesota went 8-10 in Western Conference games and 14-22 overall during the 2022-23 season. The Lynx averaged 13.1 points off of turnovers, 11.6 second chance points and 26.8 bench points last season.INJURIES: Sparks: Lexie Brown: out (illness), Layshia Clarendon: out (foot), Chiney Ogwumike: out (foot), Nia Clouden: out (knee), Jasmine Thomas: out (knee), Katie Lou Samuelson: out (personal).Lynx: Aerial Powers: out (ankle), Diamond Miller: out (ankle), Natalie Achonwa: out (personal).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source