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With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, optimistic resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But after hours of talks on Capitol Hill, additional American support appeared in grave doubt as Zelenskyy arrived at the White House to huddle with President Joe Biden. The U.S. has already provided Ukraine $111 billion since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his grinding invasion more than 21 months ago, but Republicans are insisting on linking any more money to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry. The White House is warning that if new money isn’t provided by year’s end it will have swift consequences for Ukraine’s capacity to hold its territory, let alone take back land captured by Russia. Biden, speaking at an early evening news conference with Zelenskyy, warned that f...

Is your vehicle legal to drive on I-70 this winter? Here's what to check

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Department of Transportation wants drivers to get their vehicles ready for winter driving.Historically, December has had the most crashes along the Interstate 70 corridor. Last December, there were 46 crashes. Traction law infractions caused 26% of those, and traction law violations caused nearly 288 hours of lane closures that month. Structurally deficient I-70 bridge rebuilt at Vail Pass, but one stil remains The traction law is active on I-70 every year from Sept. 1 to May 31, from Dotsero to Morrison. It also applies to state highways when activated by CDOT.Colorado traction law rulesColorado traction laws require that all drivers have 3/16-inch tire tread. Drivers need an all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle, or a two-wheel vehicle with winter tires, mud and snow tires or tires with an all-weather rating. Without any of these, drivers would need chains or a similar device."Tire tread depth is vitally important. It's what is going to keep you on t...

Denver starts work on 98 affordable housing units near Ruby Hill Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, City Councilman Kevin Flynn and development partners celebrated the Tuesday groundbreaking of an affordable housing project near Ruby Hill Park.Ruby Vista, 1901 S. Navajo St., will be a 98-unit affordable housing community located directly across from Ruby Hill Park in southwest Denver. Coloradans consider it to be cold at this temperature The building will have one- to four-bedroom rental units that are income-restricted for low- and moderate-income levels — about 30% to 60% of the area median income, which for individuals is approximately $26,100 to $52,140.The five-story complex will have access to Ruby Hill Park amenities including a bike park, walking paths, free concerts at Levitt Pavilion, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts and the Ruby Hill Community Garden. In the winter, residents can also head to the Ruby Hill Railyard for sledding, skiing and snowboarding.The complex is scheduled to open in summer 2025.“Creating a...

Why does it feel so dry during the winter in Colorado?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- When the temperatures start to drop in Colorado, you may find yourself reaching for the lip balm a bit more than usual or digging into your closet to find that humidifier you forgot about to combat how dry it suddenly feels.You might think you're imagining things, but that isn't the case. Coloradans consider it to be cold at this temperature Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels explained that there is one main culprit behind the dryness: The cold.Why does winter feel so dry in Colorado?For one, it is already dry here. Colorado is far away from major bodies of water such as oceans and lakes, and the high elevation makes the dryness even worse.So, the baseline for moisture is already lower than in more humid regions. These Colorado highways are some of the most hated roads in America This is important because Michels said how dry it feels depends on dew point and temperature, which create what is known as relative humidity.Relative humidity is essentially...

RTD will be free on New Year's Eve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you plan to ring in 2024 in Denver, here's a way to get around safely — and for free.RTD will once again offer free fares, this time on New Year's Eve. Rides will be free starting in the evening and will continue into the morning of New Year's Day. These Colorado highways are some of the most hated roads in America "As you make plans for this evening, consider that RTD can serve as the designated driver," Debra A. Johnson, RTD's general manager and CEO, said in a statement. "We will deliver you to and from your destination, allowing you to celebrate worry-free."RTD is offering free fare in partnership with Molson Coors. The beer and beverage company said last year more than 48,000 people in Denver took advantage of the same free transit deal to ring in 2023."By partnering with RTD, our hope is to not only provide free rides, but to foster a sense of community and responsibility as we collectively celebrate this new chapter," said Alison Hanrahan, Molson Coors' c...

Sunbeam Polar Express delivers gifts to Miramar Police station for 8th Annual Toy Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

Sunbeam Properties and Development had a special delivery of Christmas gifts.Employees celebrated the holiday season with the 8th Annual Toy Drive, Tuesday afternoon. A caravan of decorated trucks filled with donated items called the Sunbeam Polar Express, drove through the streets of Miramar, Tuesday afternoon.The goods were dropped off at the police department ahead of Christmas.“We’ve partnered with the city for years, and have experienced a lot of success in bridging the gap between the local youth in the community and the police department,” said Ryan Goggins, vice president of Sunbeam Properties and Development. Officers will deliver the gifts to children in need throughout Miramar.

Investigation underway after 1 hospitalized after being shot in Pembroke Pines; suspect in custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

An investigation is underway after one person was shot in Pembroke Pines.Pembroke Pines Police arrived at the scene in the area of University Drive and Pasadena Boulevard, Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where fire rescue crews placed the victim on a gurney. The victim, an adult male, was transported to the trauma center at Memorial Regional Hospital. The suspect attempted to the flee the scene but was taken into custody by officers. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story

Biden ‘not making promises’ US will further assist Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

President Joe Biden on Tuesday mounted a full-throated case for maintaining critical support for Ukraine in its war with Russia — but sounded less certain than ever he’d be able to deliver on it.Standing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Biden hailed the nation’s survival during two years of brutal war as an “enormous victory.” He expressed full confidence that Ukraine could ultimately prevail, and vowed that his White House would remain steadfast in its allyship.Yet facing entrenched Republican resistance to billions of dollars more in funding to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses, Biden could not deliver Zelensky what he wanted: a rock-solid promise.“We’re in negotiations to get funding we need. Not making promises, but hopeful we can get there — I think we can,” Biden said at a White House press conference with Zelenskyy.Minutes earlier, Biden said the U.S. would continue to supply Ukraine with air defenses, artillery and other weapons “as long as we can” — a far cry ...

Cyberattack takes down Ukraine’s largest mobile operator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile and internet provider, said Russian hackers were responsible for shutting down its services on Tuesday.More than 24.3 million Kyivstar customers lost phone reception, banks reported disruptions to their services and Ukrainians in the country’s eastern war zone were left without a connection. State-owned Privatbank, Ukraine’s largest bank, also reported issues at terminals connected with Kyivstar.“Unfortunately, the war with Russia has several dimensions. One of them is in cyberspace,” said Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov in a video statement. “Today Kyivstar became the target of a powerful hacker attack, as a result of which mobile and internet services became temporarily unavailable.”Stable mobile services have been crucial for Ukraine since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, as smartphones have been used to send air raid alerts and donations to the army, and to transfer money to U...

UN General Assembly passes resolution demanding humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:47 GMT

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution late Tuesday demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and the release of all hostages.The resolution passed with the support of 153 countries in the 193-member General Assembly, while 23 countries abstained and 10 voted against, including the U.S., which last week vetoed a cease-fire resolution in the Security Council.Unlike a Security Council resolution, a General Assembly vote is not binding, but carries political weight and expresses global sentiment.Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan said ahead of the vote that a cease-fire would lead to “continued suffering.”“A cease-fire means one thing and one thing only — ensuring the survival of Hamas, ensuring the survival of genocidal terrorists committed to the annihilation of Israel and Jews,” he said.Palestine’s U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour, meanwhile, hailed the vote as “historic” and said it sent a “powerful m...