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Industrial giant MMK strengthens ESG focus under guidance of Chairman Viktor Rashnikov

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

Despite ongoing challenging market conditions, global industry leaders continue to meet their ESG commitments, with some even increasing environmental and social spending over the past year. A standout example is Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK), one of the largest industrial enterprises in the CIS. As part of a long-term sustainability programme launched by the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Viktor Rashnikov (pictured) MMK has increased its financing of environmental and social activities to record levels.Despite deteriorating economic conditions and Western sanctions imposed on Rashnikov over the conflict in Ukraine, the company kept its social investment plans unaltered. MMK’s spending on social investments and charity exceeded €45 million in 2022, more than €30m of which came from the budget of the parent company. A major portion of MMK’s spending – nearly €14m – was earmarked for charitable purposes through the Metallurg corporate charitable foundation, ...

Man tosses lit firework into silent disco crowd in Hermosa Beach, video shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

The Hermosa Beach Police Department is looking for a man who was caught on camera throwing a firework into a crowd, injuring multiple people.The man, who appears to be between 18 and 25 years old, was near a silent disco event at Vista in Hermosa Beach at about 9:45 p.m. on June 17 when he pulled out a firework, lit it and threw it into the crowd, as shown in video shared to Instagram by the HBPD."Fragments of the firework hit multiple people" in the crowd at the restaurant and bar, located at 11 Pier Ave., police said. Their injuries were not life-threatening.The man fled on a gas-powered beach cruiser bicycle after tossing the explosive. The vehicle has a fuel tank under the handlebars and an American flag near the back of the vehicle.He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with yellow lining, dark pants and a red, white and blue helmet.Anyone with information is asked to call the HBPD at 310-318-0360.

Sick sea lions showing aggression, biting people in SoCal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

Sea lions have been attacking people at the beach in Orange County who get too close and marine wildlife experts believe the mammals may be acting aggressively after being sickened by poisonous algal blooms. At the entrance to Dana Strands Beach in Dana Point is a warning to visitors about an aggressive sea lion in the area, one of at least three beaches where people have been bitten in the last several days.  “We’ve actually seen a number of surfers in the water that have been bit by sea lions and those sea lions are more likely to be sea lions that have had a seizure and are completely unaware of their surroundings, just erratically swimming and then they bump into somebody and bit somebody,” Dr. Alissa Deming of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center told KTLA.  Deming also said the aggression in the sea lions is likely related to the dramatic increase in sick marine mammals needing rescue because of a toxic algal bloom in Southern Californian waters in recent weeks. Through ...

The key thing to know about Amazon's new tablet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is Amazon's best tablet yet. It has a premium design, good accessories, and it's fast.Still, there is one notable downside you need to know about.But first, the pros.Hardware wise, you get a lot.The 11-inch screen gives you a lot of space to watch stuff, I just wish text was a bit sharper on it.For the first time there is a fingerprint reader to unlock. I found it to be fast and efficient.There are decent speakers, 64 gigs of onboard storage and even a MicroSD memory card slot, which is a rarity these days.Even the cameras looked sharp in my Zoom tests.The base price is $230 and if you add the keyboard case and stylus, it's still just $330.Now, the problem: the software.This device runs an Amazon specific version of Android called FireOS. It's there to primarily serve up Amazon products and services.Out of the box, there are no Google apps installed. That means no Chrome, no Gmail, no Maps, no YouTube. It's odd for an Android device.There's also no Google Play...

Top Third-Party Tested CBD Topicals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

People use CBD for many different reasons these days, one of the most common being pain. CBD topicals are a popular choice when it comes to pain management. There are a ton of different CBD topicals available, from sports-related topicals to beauty products.If you are considering a CBD topical, whether for pain or something else, finding a high-quality product is key. Let’s take a closer look at what makes a high-quality CBD topical, from third-party testing to type of product.What Is CBD?Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound found in hemp and cannabis plants. There are over 100 naturally occurring compounds in hemp and cannabis plants known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids can be extracted and turned into a number of products.CBD is a major cannabinoid found in abundance in hemp plants. THC is another well-known major cannabinoid. Unlike THC though, CBD is non-psychoactive. CBD can have effects on the mind and body, but it is not intoxicating like THC can be.Through an interaction with t...

Saratogans to celebrate Independence Day at Kevin Moran Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

Independence Day celebrationSaratoga residents can celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, 9:30-11 a.m. at Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave. Highlights include the McCartysville band, group singing, a parade, ringing of the Liberty Bell, costumed historical figures, and free popsicles and American flags. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/saratogajuly4. Big Basin Way is already decked out in patriotic decorations ahead of the Independence Day celebration, and Saratoga Village business owners are encouraged to keep their storefronts decorating with patriotic themes through the month of July. Longtime Saratoga resident Laurel Perusa, a member of the Saratoga Village Development Council, has helped organize the  “America the Beautiful” decorating project for the past 13 years.Wildfire Protection PlanRelated ArticlesLocal News | Nostalgia, parades dominate Santa Cruz County’s 4th of July schedule Local News | Taking fireworks off San...

Google eliminates jobs at Waze after merging ad services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

By Julia Love | BloombergAlphabet Inc.’s Google has cut jobs at mapping service Waze, the tech giant’s latest move to trim its operations amid a drive for efficiency in Silicon Valley.Some positions focused on advertising at Waze were eliminated after the unit began transitioning to using Google’s advertising technology, a Google spokesperson said Tuesday.“As part of this update, we’ve reduced those roles focused on Waze Ads monetization and are providing employees with mobility resources and severance options in accordance with local requirements,” the spokesperson said in a statement.Related ArticlesBusiness | Google, Citigroup among firms tightening return-to-office rules Business | Report on staffing vacancies in Bay Area cities reveals how turnover has left Berkeley in crisis Business | President Biden visits Bay Area, uses social media as cautionary tale to guide AI laws Business | Your boss has a plan to get you back ...

Bay Bridge lane where toll worker was killed by drunk driver will remain closed: Roadshow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

Q: I have been driving across the Bay Bridge for a very long time now and wonder when they are going to fix lane 14. It has been closed for years now. Today I almost got sideswiped by someone going too fast. When that driver got to the closed lane (14), they cut me off and almost caused an accident.When you are approaching the toll plaza, the lanes curve and you don’t notice that lane being closed until you are almost on top of it.Can you shed some light on this?DaveA: There are no plans to open lane 14, which hasn’t had any toll collection equipment since a horrific collision occurred in the lane on Dec. 2, 2017. Toll taker Si Si Han was killed when a box truck driven by a drunk driver, who had also been smoking pot, slammed into a line of cars and then demolished her toll booth. It killed her instantly.The booth is fed directly from one single roadway lane and a “LANE CLOSED AHEAD” sign will now be displayed on the changeable message sign upstream to alert driver...

A Christian cross on a Bay Area hilltop was removed. The fight to resurrect it is heading to court.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

A controversial 28-foot Christian cross perched atop Albany Hill Park for more than five decades is officially gone.Well, at least for now.Early on June 8, the city quietly removed the electrically illuminated steel and plexiglass cross, which the Albany Lions Club installed in 1971 on then-private land. The hushed removal was Albany’s attempt to finally allay accusations of constitutional violation, address residents’ resentment about one religion being given preference over others, and free up more space on the 1.1-acre plot of what is now public park space.But the cross’ ouster is only the latest chapter in a contentious years-long fight between the city and the Lions Club, a community service group, which has traditionally lit up the cross every Easter Sunday and Christmas week. The city is now “preserving” the cross in storage, but city officials did not respond to repeated requests for clarification on its current location, citing pending litigation.“The city has actuall...

Santa Clara Co., Cupertino reach deal on quarry development

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:59 GMT

(KRON) – Santa Clara County and the City of Cupertino have reached an agreement on the future development of the Permanente Quarry site.  Garage fire damages Sunset District home The quarry is expected to close, however it is unclear when that will happen. There are no details on what a future development of that site might look like. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }County officials say that the deal is meant to ensure that any redevelopment of that site protects public health and the environment. Cupertino city officials say they hope the site will be developed into something that is both cleaner and quieter.