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Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker near Crimea, Russia says, in the 2nd sea attack in a day

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea, according to Russian officials and video circulating on social media.The late Friday night strike was the second sea attack involving drones in one day, after Ukraine struck a major Russian port earlier Friday. As Kyiv’s naval capabilities grow, the Black Sea is becoming an increasingly important battleground in the war.Three weeks ago, Moscow withdrew from a key export agreement that allowed Ukraine to ship millions of tons of grain across the Black Sea for sale on world markets. In the wake of that withdrawal, Russia carried out repeated strikes on Ukrainian ports, including Odesa.An official with Ukraine’s Security Service confirmed to The Associated Press that the service was behind the attack on the tanker, which was transporting fuel for Russian forces. A sea drone, filled with 450 kilograms (992 pounds) of TNT, was used for the attack, added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymi...

Knife fight, fire break out at Earlscourt Park in west end

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

A fire broke out and a person with a knife was seen during a fight at an alleged protest of a festival in Earlscourt Park in the Caledonia Road and St. Clair Avenue West area on Saturday morning.Police responded to a call at approximately 9:58 a.m. pertaining to a large crowd in Earlscourt Park after reports of a fight and a person with a knife.PERSON WITH A KNIFE:Caledonia Rd + St. Clair Av West9:58 a.m.– Large crowd in Earlcourt Park– Reports of a fight and a person has a knife– Reports of injuries– Tents in the park on fire– Officers are on scene #GO1821099^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 5, 2023As officers arrived on scene there were multiple injuries reported and tents on fire in the park. Later police reported that the incident was allegedly a demonstration that turned violent. Nine people were transported to hospital, one person with serious injuries from being stabbed, and eight other people with non-life-threatening ...

DC residents complain about Trump's 'filth' comment: 'Sounds like a lot of lies'

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

WASHINGTON (WDCW) – Former President Donald Trump caused a stir in the DC area after claiming the District is graffiti-riddled and filthy with "decay" and "broken buildings."Trump's comments came after he arrived in Washington D.C. on Thursday to face arraignment for his third indictment case.On Friday, Nexstar's WDCW retraced the former president's journey from Reagan National Airport to the federal courthouse, to see what he claimed he saw on the route.Going over the 14th Street Bridge into D.C., with the Jefferson Memorial on the left, Trump would have seen isolated spots of graffiti on the sides of bridges heading into the Third Street Tunnel.Other than the normal wear and tear of some aging infrastructure, there weren't any broken buildings or walls on the route that the former president took."Basically, it sounds like a lot of lies," D.C. resident Cornelius Scott said of Trump's comments. "He lives in Mar-a-Lago [Florida], you know? So what is he talking about?" DeSantis’ bi...

AileyCamp campers giving final showcase as summer ends

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

AileyCamp campers are giving a final showcase for what they learned this summer.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.

Hours at some Austin cooling centers extended this weekend

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hours at several Austin cooling centers will be extended Saturday and Sunday as Austin sees its longest stretch of triple-digit heat on record. RELATED: ERCOT issues Weather Watch as forecast anticipates higher temperatures Austin-Travis County EMS said these cooling centers will stay open until 8 p.m. this weekend:Little Walnut Creek LibraryRuiz LibraryTerrazas LibraryGus Garcia Recreation CenterTurner-Roberts Rec Center Givens Recreation CenterMontopolis Recreation CenterDove Springs Recreation CenterDittmar Recreation CenterDuring these high temperatures, ATCEMS said it responded to more heat-related calls in the first four days of August than in the first four days of July. ATCEMS reported 43 heat calls Aug. 1-4 and 29 heat calls July 1-4. All city parks and library facilities are cooling centers during regular operating hours. Cooling center users should check hours and operations before arriving, the city's cooling centers website said. Service animals are a...

Texas seasonal allergies: Which ones get better/worse through summer?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — We're about halfway through summer here in Texas (the last calendar day of summer is Sept. 22) and while high temperatures don't appear to be checking out for the year just yet, your seasonal allergies could be getting a little better. Or at least some of them. Texas allergens you may be forgetting about "As summer winds down, allergy sufferers are finally enjoying the end of grass and oak pollen seasons. Dry, hot weather this summer is leading to lower mold counts even though it is a year-round allergy," says KXAN Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans. How does the weather affect my allergies? Unfortunately, in many areas of Texas, August-November are high-activity times for some weed allergens, like marsh elder, pigweed and ragweed.Allergy seasons are getting longer in some Texas areasSome Texas cities may be becoming less ideal for residents with seasonal allergies.Earlier this year, a report on seasonal allergies by Climate Central analyzed temperature data of 2...

Movie review: ‘Mutant Mayhem’ a fresh, authentic take on the ninja turtles

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

Radioactive ooze generated the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and “Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse” has helped birth “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” the new animated feature about everyone’s favorite rambunctious, pizza-loving reptiles. Directors Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears showcase the turtles in a way we’ve never seen them before, utilizing a blend of 3D and 2D animation to create a unique, rough-hewn (on purpose) style that suggests children’s book illustrations blended with teenage sketchbooks.That edgy look is paired with a script that’s funny and fresh, a soundtrack filled with classic New York hip-hop, and a stunning industrial score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.It’s clear that Rowe, Spears and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (who also produced the film), Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit and Brendan O’Brien, have a deep love and nostalgia for these lovable ‘80s relics, who were ubiquitous in the childhoods of older millennials. These sewer-dwelling rapscalli...

Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffers left ACL tear, source says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a left ACL tear on Friday while representing Slovenia, a league source told The Denver Post.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun has message for NBA doubters: “I always end up rising to that occasion.” Denver Nuggets | Grading the Week: Behold, the Hunter Tyson Era of Nuggets basketball is upon us Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline Canada extended roster for FIBA World Cup Denver Nuggets | Nuggets summer league observations: Denver’s lack of P-Wattage, a series of Julian Strawther spins and Jalen Pickett does a bit of everything Denver Nuggets | Denver renews cable television franchise with Comcast through 2028 to chagrin of sports fans As of now, there’s no timetable for his surgery, the source said.Cancar went up for a dunk through two defenders and landed awkwardly on his left...

Thousands overwhelm New York's Union Square for streamer giveaway, tossing chairs and pounding cars

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

A crowd of thousands that packed Manhattan's Union Square for a popular livestreamer's hyped giveaway got out of hand Friday afternoon, with some clambering on vehicles, hurling chairs and throwing punches, leaving police struggling to rein in the chaos.Aerial TV news footage showed a surging, tightly packed crowd running through the streets, scaling structures in the park and snarling traffic. Shouting teenagers swung objects at car windows, threw paint cans and set off fire extinguishers. Some people climbed on a moving vehicle, falling off as it sped away. Others pounded on or climbed atop city buses.By 5:30 p.m., police officers in growing numbers had regained control of much of the area, but small skirmishes were still breaking out, with young people knocking over barricades and throwing bottles and even a flowerpot at officers. Police were seen wrestling people to the ground and chasing them down the street.Police planned to charged the streamer, Kai Cenat, with multiple count...

$1.55 billion — and possibly higher: Mega Millions jackpot soars after no winner Friday

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:44:33 GMT

(CNN) — A record Mega Millions jackpot may be in play after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing, the lottery said.The estimated $1.55 billion grand prize – about $757.2 million if the lump sum cash option is chosen – could potentially be the largest jackpot in Mega Millions’ history during the next drawing Tuesday at 8 p.m. PDT. A record Mega Millions jackpot of around $1.53 billion was won in South Carolina in 2018.“With enthusiastic players across the country, many of whom are newcomers to the game, it is indeed likely that there will be a new record Mega Millions jackpot. However, we won’t know for sure until we get closer to Tuesday’s drawing; at this level, jackpots are hard to predict with complete accuracy,” Mega Millions said in a news release early Saturday.Friday’s winning numbers were 11-30-45-52-56 with a Mega Ball of 20.And although no one matched them all, some players did get rich Friday.Seven tickets sold across Louisiana, Missouri, Nebras...