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Turning the Tide: Prioritising Regenerative Agriculture to secure a sustainable future in the EU

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

Over the past four years, the European Union, guided by its Farm to Fork Strategy and Biodiversity Strategy, has made commendable efforts to transition its agri-food systems toward a model centered around sustainability. While these strategies have set ambitious targets, the potential of regenerative agriculture practices as a catalyst for sustainable farming remains largely untapped and must be a priority for EU policymakers.A recent study published in Science Advances has revealed a concerning reality: humanity has breached six out of nine planetary boundaries. As we move toward the end of 2023, it’s evident that we are well on our way to witnessing the hottest year on record. We stand at the precipice of a “critical point of no return” concerning climate change, biodiversity loss and water scarcity.Regenerative agriculture presents a multifaceted solution. It offers the promise of improving soil health, enhancing water quality, promoting biodiversity, eventually...

Indonesia opens the campaign for its presidential election in February

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Candidates opened their campaigns Tuesday for Indonesia’s presidential election, which is shaping up as a three-way race among a former special forces general who’s lost twice before and two former governors.Ganjar Pranowo, the governing party’s presidential candidate and former governor of Central Java, started his first day of the 75-day campaign season in Indonesia’s easternmost city of Merauke in South Papua province, while his running mate, top security minister Mohammad Mahfud, began his tour from the westernmost city of Sabang in Aceh province.Anies Baswedan, the former head of an Islamic university who served as governor of Jakarta until last year, began his campaign in Jakarta, the national capital on Java island, and his running mate, chairman of the Islam-based National Awakening Party Muhaimin Iskandar, campaigned in Mojokerto, a city in East Java province.Java has more than half of Indonesia’s 270 million people, and analysts ...

Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visit Australia’s Parliament House

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visited Australia’s Parliament House on Tuesday, sharing personal stories in an effort to lobby for international support for all hostages to be freed — and to support Israel’s war effort.The group of five will meet political leaders during a two-day visit in Canberra. They are also expected to share their experiences with members of the community in Sydney and Melbourne during a weeklong Australian trip.“Our aim first is to get the hostages back, all of them,” Elad Levy, 49, told reporters outside the Parliament House. Levy’s niece, Roni Eshel, was a 19-year-old soldier initially thought kidnapped during Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion into Israel but confirmed dead weeks later.“Our second aim is to get the support of the Australian people and the Australian government … for Israel’s actions in wiping out Hamas and in our military actions right now to eradicate Hamas,” Levy added.Austral...

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.Justin Fields lost two fumbles in the fourth quarter, but with excellent protection on third-and-10 near midfield he hit D.J. Moore for 36 yards to put the Bears at the 13 with 55 seconds left. They drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents — including six in a row against the Vikings.Moore had 11 catches for 114 yards for the Bears (4-8), who managed to win without a touchdown on the strength of a smothering performance by their defense. Dobbs threw the go-ahead score to T.J. Hockenson with 5:54 left, but after the second fumble by Fields the Vikings stalled out and immediately had to punt.When Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon made a diving gra...

1 man injured in North York shooting, suspects sought

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

One man is recovering in hospital after being shot in North York on Monday night.Toronto police were called to the Grandravine Drive and Jane Street area just before 9 p.m. for reports of multiple shots fired.Officers located a male victim in his 20s with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.Suspects are outstanding and are urging members of the public to avoid the area in the meantime. A large police presence is to be expected as the investigation continues. SHOOTING:Grandravine Dr and Jane St8:50 pm-reports of multiple shots fired -police o/s-one victim sustained serious injuries and was transported by @torontomedics to hospital-large police presence in the area-avoid the area-suspects still outstanding#GO2739940^lm— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 28, 2023

Man dead, child injured after shooting, rollover crash on Southwest Side

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead and a child is injured after a shooting and rollover crash on the city's Southwest Side.According to Chicago police, it all happened just before 8 p.m. in the 4700 block of South Loomis in New City on Monday night. Officers say a 38-year-old man was driving in the area with a 6-year-old boy in his vehicle when an unknown individual fired shots at his car, causing him to crash into several parked cars before his vehicle flipped onto its roof.  Chicago family of 5 rescued from mountain in Colorado Police say the man suffered a gunshot wound to his armpit and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The 6-year-old boy suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital in good condition. Police say the child was not injured by gunfire. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and no arrests have been made.  ‘Assailants in custody’ after reports of shots fired on Northwestern University Chicago campus Auth...

Josh Dobbs struggles mightily as Vikings suffer brutal loss to Bears

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) intercepts a Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) pass in the second quarter in a NFL game against Chicago at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov., 27, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) pass bounces off the hands of wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) and into the hands of Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) for the interception in the second quarter of a NFL game against Chicago at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov., 27, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) intercepts a Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) pass in the fourth quarter of a NFL game against Chicago at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov., 27, 2023. Chicago won 13-10. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) celebrates his interception of (15) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) in the third q...

Hole on Gravois Ave. from downed streetlight has yet to be fixed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There are growing safety concerns about a deep hole with exposed electric wires next to a sidewalk right outside a south St. Louis business.A car crash took out a streetlight at the location in the 2900 block of Gravois Avenue in November 2021. FOX 2 has learned the City of St. Louis has allowed the danger to continue.For most of the time since then, the hole has been covered with a partially broken orange traffic barrel.“The streetlight hole opens up into what appears to be a cavern or void of some kind underneath the street right here,” said Terry Prott, whose wood-stripping business is adjacent to the hole. “Somebody needs to fill that hole before somebody gets really hurt in a serious accident. You can only imagine how bad it could be if it goes in the wrong direction.”Prott and his customers park on the curb near the hole. The barrel is unsecured. A wind gust knocked it from its base as Prott spoke with FOX 2’s Andy Banker on Monday.A couple of times a week, Prott s...

St. Charles County bill against welcoming immigrants fails to pass

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - A packed house in St. Charles Monday night for a vote on a controversial immigration resolution. It calls on St. Louis City not to welcome immigrants currently living in Chicago.The resolution failed in a 3-3 vote by the St. Charles County Council. The bill's sponsors claimed it was simply a statement against illegal immigration. But opponents to the measure said it was much more than that.

Arnold woman gets new medical transport to appointments after prior failures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:17 GMT

ARNOLD, Mo. – Results for an Arnold woman and double amputee who couldn’t get transportation to her scheduled medical appointments.Viva Shermesser was supposed to have government-paid medical transport for her visits, but for nine straight days, that transportation never showed up, and Shermesser missed each appointment.“Literally, I have to go see my doctors for all my issues and I can’t get there,” she said. “I had to wait six weeks to get my staples out. My nurse wanted to take them out. Because they just stood me up nine times in a row. Stood me up to go to the doctor. It was ridiculous.”After running into one road block after another, Shermesser turned to FOX 2’s You Paid For It team for help. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW “Your ...