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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some of the world’s biggest mining companies have withdrawn requests to research and extract minerals on Indigenous land in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and have repudiated Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to legalize mining activity in the areas. The Brazilian Mining Association (Ibram), which represents around 130 companies, conducted an internal survey of its members earlier this year, according to Raul Jungmann, its president. For the first time in decades, none of the companies have current research or mining applications for gold, tin, nickel, iron and other ores in Indigenous areas, he said. Neither the survey nor its results have been reported previously. Members of the association, which accounts for 85% of Brazil’s legally produced ore, include mining giants Rio Tinto, Anglo American and Vale. The AP contacted all three companies. Rio Tinto confirmed it retracted its applications for research concessions in 2019. Anglo American did the … [Read more...] about Mining companies back away from Brazil’s Indigenous areas

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and a car in Northeast Philadelphia. It happened around 9 p.m. Thursday on the 7700 block of State Road near Rhawn Street in Holmesburg. Police say the ATV was driving illegally in the wrong direction when it collided with a 2018 Kia Rio. A woman on the ATV died from her injuries. Police identified the woman as 29-year-old Victoria Rose Walker of Philadelphia. “It appears at this point that this 29-year-old female was driving her ATV, which is not street legal, with at least 5 other dirt bikes and other quads and they were in the southbound lane going northbound when they crossed into the northbound lane,” Chief Inspector Scott Small said. “That’s when they were struck with this northbound vehicle.” Police say the driver of the car remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Police: ATV Driver Traveling In Wrong Direction Killed After Crashing Into Vehicle In Holmesburg

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – As COVID-19 case growth continues to rise, health officials logged an additional 2,424 cases and three deaths on Friday. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Health, the state has tallied 1,492,863 COVID-19 cases since March of 2020 and 12,587 deaths. The latest update shows daily new cases per 100,000 residents is up into the “high risk” category at 38.6. Hospitalizations too have been rising in recent weeks. As of Thursday, there were 442 people in Minnesota hospitals with the virus, of which 33 were in the ICU. Roughly one in five Minnesota counties is experiencing a high transmission level of COVID-19, especially in the northeastern part of the state. According to the Metropolitan Council,  the viral load in the metro plant increased 58% in the week of May 10 to May 16, compared to the previous week. The Omicron variant BA.2 makes up over 90% of the COVID-19 RNA in the Twin Cities, and about half of that comes from its sub-lineage … [Read more...] about COVID In Minnesota: 2,424 Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Friday

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 14 MADRID (AP) — Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, is planning to visit Spain again in June, the mayor of the northwestern town hosting the former monarch said Friday, signaling that the vigorous debate sparked by the former monarch's return is unlikely to fade soon. Juan Carlos returned to the country on Thursday for his first visit since his abrupt departure nearly two years ago amid mounting financial scandals. Dozens of cheering supporters greeted the 84-year-old as he made his first public appearance on Friday in the town of Sanxenxo, where his yacht is taking part in a three-day regatta. The royal household said the former monarch would travel to Madrid on Monday to meet with his son, King Felipe VI, his wife Sofia and other members of his family, before returning to his “permanent and stable residence” in Abu … [Read more...] about Spain’s former king mulls 2nd visit amid swirling debate

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 BERLIN (AP) — The United States has removed five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations. In notices published in the Federal Register on Friday, the State Department said it had removed the groups after a mandatory five-year review of their designations. Al-Qaida, which was also up for review, was kept on the list, which was created under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, or INA. “Our review of these five FTO designations determined that, as defined by the INA the five organizations are no longer engaged in terrorism or terrorist activity and do not retain the capability and intent to do so,” the State Department said in a statement. “Therefore, as required by the INA, these FTO designations are being revoked.” Several of the removed groups once posed significant threats, killing hundreds if not thousands of people … [Read more...] about US removes 5 groups from terror blacklist, retains al-Qaida

0 Kids & Family Pre-registration is currently open for flag football for children in pre-K through eighth grade. TJ Kremer III , Patch Staff Posted Reply NEW LENOX, IL — Parkview One Athletics is now offering flag football for children in pre-K through eighth grade. The program is part of Parkview Christian Church, which has locations in New Lenox, Orland Park and Homer Glen. Parkview One Athletics was created as a way for the church to "get out of the four walls" of the churches, while making a difference in the community through "grace-filled athletics," said Parkview Christian Church Executive Director of Finance and Facilities, Ken Andresen. "For us, it was more: How can we take, let's say, the message of sharing God's love, and put that into where at least the athletes in the area are being exposed to what truly winning looks like and the key fundamentals that we talk about," Andresen said. Participants in … [Read more...] about Parkview Christian Church Expanding Youth Sports Program

0 Arts & Entertainment Back-To-School events. Art shows. Laugh at comedians in Sarasota, enjoy yoga with your dog, live theatre and more FL weekend fun events. Skyla Luckey , Patch Staff Posted Reply ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Here's a guide to the best Florida weekend happenings from Tampa to Miami that include fancy red carpet comic events, a live performance of a new version of "Romeo & Juliet" with a happy ending, live music shows and family events. One of this weekend's most anticipated events, Tampa Bay Comic Con, returns to the Tampa Convention Center after last year's cancellation due to the pandemic. Some of this year's celebrities include Joey Fatone, Daniel Logan who starred in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" and Judith Hoag from the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" 1990 movie. If you want to help children return to school with basic school supplies, stop by one of the many back-to-school supplies … [Read more...] about FL Weekend Events: Fall Out Boy Concert, Tampa Bay Comic Con

0 Arts & Entertainment Illenium, Alesso, Tchami, Oliver Heldens and ZedsDead, international superstars on the EDM scene, are headlining the 10th-anniversary fest. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply TAMPA, FL — Illenium, Alesso, Tchami, Oliver Heldens and ZedsDead, international superstars on the EDM scene, are headlining this year's 10th anniversary of the Sunset Music Festival. For the first time, the festival will expand to three days of continuous music on Friday May 27, Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, in the north lots of Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. More than 50,000 music fans with over half traveling from out of the area will attend this year's festival. The Tampa Sports Authority said it conservatively estimates the Sunset Music Festival will translate into 10,000 hotel room nights. The festival will take place Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday … [Read more...] about Sunset Music Festival To Attract More Than 50,000 Music Fans

MIAMI (CBSMiami) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that most older Americans got their first booster dose many months ago and that may leave those who are vulnerable without continued protection. On Friday morning, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava received her second booster dose. She urged others in the county who may be at risk to do the same as positivity rates climb. READ MORE: Miami-Dade Launches Building Blocks Fund For Affordable Housing On Thursday, the CDC strengthened its recommendations. It now advises those 12 and older who are immunocompromised, and those 50 and older, to get a second booster at least four months after their first. READ MORE: Saturday Is 'Kids To Park Day', Get Outside, Have Some Fun “The reason it seems less dangerous is because of prior immunity in our population but unfortunately immunity weans, whether it’s a natural infection or a vaccine, which is why there’s such an importance of getting this other booster,” … [Read more...] about CDC Encourages Second Booster Dose For Those Who Are Eligible

MIAMI (CBS) – The weekend is usually a time when working families get their household chores done – doing laundry, mowing the lawn, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc. But this Saturday, May 21st, you may want to add a little healthy fun to the agenda. READ MORE: Miami-Dade Launches Building Blocks Fund For Affordable Housing That’s because it’s Kids to Park Day, a national day of outdoor play. Research shows playing outdoors can improve children’s physical and mental health. The health benefits of playing outside are many, according to pediatrician Dr. Danette Glassy. She said children are more active, have less obesity, and have better motor development. “There’s a whole lot less myopia for kids who play outside, that’s that nearsightedness than kids who play inside or look at screens a lot. There’s all these mental and emotional health things, less anger and aggression, better learning outcomes for kids who are playing outside more,” Dr. Glassy said. The American Academy … [Read more...] about Saturday Is ‘Kids To Park Day’, Get Outside, Have Some Fun