Day: January 15, 2024

Colorado Springs hiker rescued from steep canyon ledge in ‘dangerously low’ temperatures

4:59 pm January 15, 2024

Firefighters in Colorado Springs braved dangerously cold temperatures over the weekend to rescue a hiker who had become stranded on a rocky ledge in the backcountry, fire officials said. The rescue operation was launched just before 7 a.m. Saturday after the hiker reported that he was stuck on the steep terrain and unable to move […]

Hawaii legislators say wildfire prevention and recovery are top priorities for 2024 session

4:56 pm January 15, 2024

Hawaii lawmakers are due to convene this week for the first time since the burning of historic Lahaina awakened the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an age of climate change. The tragedy refocused the attention of lawmakers. Now, fighting and preventing wildfires and helping the island of Maui recover […]

Georgia DA Fani Willis should resign from Trump case over ‘improper’ relationship accusation: Ex-U.S. Attorney

4:12 pm January 15, 2024

Fulton County, Georgia district attorney Fani Willis, who brought charges against former President Donald Trump on election interference, should step away from the case amid allegations brought against her of having an “improper” romantic relationship with a prosecutor, according to an Obama-appointed former U.S. attorney. Court documents filed earlier this month say Willis hired special prosecutor […]

Iceland volcano eruption destroys homes as president says region entering ‘a daunting period of upheaval’

4:04 pm January 15, 2024

A volcanic eruption in Iceland has destroyed homes in the evacuated town of Grindavik as the country’s president is declaring that “a daunting period of upheaval has begun on the Reykjanes peninsula” where it unfolded. One person has been reported missing after falling into a crack opened by the volcano, which erupted in southwestern Iceland […]

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones in shock over playoff loss to Packers: ‘This is beyond my comprehension’

3:56 pm January 15, 2024

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was distraught and visibly upset with the team’s performance on Sunday night in a 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers, resulting in an early playoff exit once again. The Cowboys were down 27-0 in the first half thanks to crucial defensive mistakes and a pick-six thrown by Dak Prescott […]