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Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views.Ottawa police have charged Mohammed Assadi with breaking several bail conditions and hope to keep him in jail while Toronto’s hate crime unit investigates.The Crown says Toronto and Ottawa’s police hate-crimes units are working together on the case.Crown attorney Moiz Karimjee told the court it’s important the public and victims of antisemitism have confidence in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Assadi’s bail hearing has yet to be scheduled. Assadi also faces outstanding charges, including assault and breaking and entering, which have yet to be tested in court. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2023. The Canadian Press

2 arrests, dozens evacuated from apartment fire possibly caused by fireworks, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged an Atlanta apartment complex and led to more than a hundred evacuations. Atlanta news outlets reported that the fire happened Friday night. Firefighters were still on the scene Saturday putting out hotspots. Investigators believe the fire may have been caused by fireworks being ignited on the roof, police said.Seventeen people were treated for smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Red Cross is assisting 28 displaced residents. The two suspects face charges of first-degree criminal damage to property and reckless conduct.An Atlanta police officer was among the apartment building’s residents. He lost all of his belongings, police chief Darin Schierbaum told WSB-TV.The Associated Press

Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

MONTREAL — Demonstrators gathered in cities across Canada on Sunday to stage rallies related to the Israel-Hamas war.In Toronto, a protest organized by the group Ceasefire Now voiced solidarity with residents of the Gaza Strip starting at 1 p.m. in front of city hall, with similar demonstrations planned in Montreal and other cities.Families said attending the pro-Palestinian rallies have become a weekly occurrence. Many attendees donning red and green — Pan-Arab colours included in the Palestine flag — chanted “end the siege of Gaza” and held signs reading, “Ceasefire now, stop genocide.”Meanwhile, a rally in support of Israelis was planned for Toronto’s Christie Pits Park, organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.The park holds historical significance for Jewish Canadians, marking the spot where violence erupted between Jews and Anglo-Canadians in the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, set off by a swastika flag unf...

Video: Taylor Swift changes lyrics during concert in nod to Travis Kelce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs are on their bye week, allowing players a week off to do whatever they please.If you're Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, that means following pop star Taylor Swift to her Eras Tour show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, apparently. The two have been rumored to be dating for weeks, with various pictures of them surfacing, as well as Swift's multiple appearances at Chiefs' games. But in a viral video on Saturday, the couple can be seen becoming even more intimate.After coming off the stage in Buenos Aires, Kelce can be seen embracing Swift and the two appear to kiss with thousands of screaming fans watching.Earlier that night, Swift even changed the lyrics of her song "Karma." Rather than singing "Karma is the guy on the screen, coming straight home to me," Swift opted for "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." Chuck E. Cheese getting rid of animatronic characters, except in 1 location Kelce watched the show with...

Kevin Powell on Justin Fields set to return next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

Kevin Powell joins WGN Weekend Morning News to Justin Fields set to return next week.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Bill could add gun safety, hunting course to Michigan schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead (R- North Muskegon) has introduced a bill to allow schools to offer an option for a gun safety and hunting course.  Bumstead introduced Senate Bill 664 with the backing of the Michigan Department of Education and the Department of Natural Resources. It’s also supported by the Michigan United Conservation Club.  Amy Trotter, CEO of Michigan United Conservation Club, said offering a class in school will foster an appreciation of conserving the state’s natural resources.  “We simply want to create future conservation stewards throughout our state,” she told Nexstar's WLNS. “And the best way to do that is through education. And the place where kids are is in the schools."   Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands She said the legislation, if it becomes law, would encourage youth to become involved in hunting.  "Our hunting ranks are shrinking,” she said. “We're not doing a good enough job getting new kids in to ...

Colorado joins growing list of states banning plastic bags

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — For those in Colorado, plastic grocery bags will soon be a thing of the past.Stores throughout the state have had to charge a 10-cent fee for every single-use bag they provide to customers since the start of 2023. Retailers could choose whether or not to keep providing plastic or paper single-use bags, with some, such as Walmart, eliminating single-use bags altogether.A second part of the law, passed in 2021, will take effect in January 2024. At that point, stores and some food establishments will no longer be allowed to buy new single-use plastic bags.These establishments will still be able to provide the bags to customers for the fee, provided they still have some in stock. But this status quo doesn't last forever: Starting June 1, stores won't be able to sell any single-use plastic bags to customers at all.Single-use paper bags, however, will still be allowed to be sold. Skip the washing machine, shower with your jeans on, Levi’s CEO says Like most laws, there a...

Part of Los Angeles freeway closed until further notice after massive fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

(KTLA) — Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday night after a massive fire shut down part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. The affected stretch of freeway will remain closed until further notice, officials said. The blaze was first reported early Saturday around 12:30 a.m. at a pallet yard underneath the freeway near East 14th and Alameda streets. The flames quickly spread to neighboring storage yards and engulfed both sides of 14th Street underneath the 10, eventually melting some of the freeway's steel guardrails and damaging firetrucks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.More than 160 firefighters from 26 companies and a helicopter responded to battle the blaze.Firefighters battle a massive fire near an overpass in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters battle a fire near an overpass in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. (KTLA)A homeless encampment is seen as firefighters battle a fire near an overpass in downt...

Leander Police respond to fatal crash, announce road closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- The Leander Police Department said it was responding to a fatal collision Sunday afternoon.LPD said Ranch-to-Market 2243 was closed from the 8700 block to Ridgmar Road due to the collision.According to officials, there was no estimate on when the road would be reopened, and they recommended travelers use alternate routes such as Crystal Falls Parkway and Hero Way.

Texas RB Jonathon Brooks out for season with torn ACL

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, the school announced Sunday.Brooks, No. 6 in FBS in both rushing and all-purpose yardage this season, suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns' 29-26 win over TCU on Saturday. Brooks will have surgery to repair the ligament. Instant Analysis: A blowout would be nice, but Texas is finding ways to win "We're heartbroken for Jonathon," Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said. "He was having a fantastic season and leaves a void that needs to be filled. But we know he will continue to be an invaluable leader on our team, helping us prepare as we move forward in our mission this season."Brooks injured his knee at the end of a 9-yard run that pushed him over the 100-yard barrier for the sixth time this season. He finished the TCU game with 104 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. For the season, Brooks ran for 1,139 yards with 10 t...