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Spain’s Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for potentially thousands of people involved in the region’s failed secession bid in exchange for its backing of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in forming a new government.Socialist lawmaker and party official Santos Cerdán announced the deal Thursday in Brussels after sealing the agreement with the party led by Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after leading the failed 2017 independence attempt for Catalonia.“This is a political agreement and an agreement for an amnesty,” Cerdán said.The decision greatly boosts Sánchez’s chances of forming another minority leftist coalition government. Sánchez, a Socialist and Spain’s leader since 2018, still needs the backing of a small Basque party, but he is likely to achieve that.An amnesty has been the crucial part of difficult negotiations by representatives of Sánchez’s caretaker leftist government ...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he’s back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I’m back home and feelin...

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

NOVEMBER 3 – 9, 2023A woman collects flowers to be used in rituals and decorations for the Diwali Festival in India. Britain’s King Charles III gives the King’s Speech during the State Opening of the British Parliament at Westminster Palace in London. Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits at his civil fraud trial in New York, a case that threatens his real estate empire. And Argentinians celebrate the 23nd annual Pride Parade in Buenos Aires.This selection was curated by AP photo editor Eloy Martin in Spain.Follow AP visual journalism:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnewsAP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_ImagesAP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com/Source

Rienk Mast scores 20 points, grabs 16 rebounds to lead Nebraska in an 81-54 rout of Florida A&M

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rienk Mast scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and helped Nebraska cruise to an 81-54 victory over Florida A&M on Thursday night. Mast, a Groningen, Netherlands native and Bradley transfer, shot 6 of 14 from the floor with two 3-pointers and made all six of his free throws. He was also one rebound shy of matching a career best. Eli Rice added 16 points and Brice Williams had 15 for Nebraska, which is 2-0 for the first time since 2009. The pair combined for five of the Cornhuskers 10 3-pointers. Nebraska shot just 39% (9 of 23) in the second half but 41% (23 of 58 overall). K’Jei Parker scored 13 points on 5-of-20 shooting to lead Florida A&M (0-2). Morrell Schramm added 10 points. Nebraska opened the game with a 22-10 run, capped by a Rice 3-pointer. Josiah Allick’s dunk stretched the lead to 35-16 as the Cornhuskers built a 41-25 halftime lead. Nebraska opened the second half on a 10-2 run and led by at least 20 points the rest of the way. ___ G...

Lipsey has 21 points, Momcilovic 17 and Iowa State rolls past Lindenwood 102-47

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Tamin Lipsey scored 21 points with seven assists, Milan Momcilovic added 17 points and Iowa State rolled to a 102-47 win over Lindenwood on Thursday night.Keshon Gilbert and Robert Jones had 12 apiece for the Cyclones (2-0), who reached 100 points for the first time since December 2019.Keenon Cole had 18 points and Jeremiah Talton 13 for the Lions (0-2).Lipsey had 15 points and Momcilovic 11 as the Cyclones shot 64% en route to a 46-23 halftime lead. Iowa State scored the first 14 points and led 20-2, but with Cole scoring 10 consecutive Lindenwood points, the Lions were within 28-20 with less than five minutes to go.Lipsey converted a three-point play and made two layups to spark a 13-0 run over the last 2:38 with Momcilovic capping it in the closing seconds for the 23-point lead.Although the Cyclones cooled off slighting in the second half, runs of 10-2, 10-0 and 15-1 pushed the lead to 82-31 with more than nine minutes to play.Iowa State finished shooting at 59%...

Productora de Robert De Niro deberá pagarle US$ 1,2 millones a una exempleada tras juicio civil

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

(CNN) — Un jurado de Manhattan declaró responsable este jueves a la productora del actor Robert De Niro, Canal Productions, de discriminación de género y represalias en un juicio civil relacionado con una disputa laboral que presentó Graham Chase Robinson exasistente de De Niro.Robinson, quien trabajó como asistente ejecutiva de De Niro en 2008 y ascendió en la compañía hasta convertirse en vicepresidenta antes de salir en 2019, recibió US$ 1.264 millones por daños vinculados ambos cargos, confirmó CNN con el abogado de Robinson este jueves.Robert De Niro enfrenta un juicio por una disputa laboral: lo que debes saberEl jurado también consideró los señalamientos que Canal Productions presentó inicialmente en un tribunal estatal contra Robinson por presunto mal uso de los fondos de la empresa. El jueves, a Robinson la declararon no responsable de esos reclamos.“Estamos encantados de que el jurado haya visto lo que nosotros vimos y haya emitido un veredicto a favor de Chase Robin...

Lafreniere has goal and 2 assists, Domingue makes 25 saves as Rangers beat Wild 4-1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added two assists, Louis Domingue made 25 saves in his first NHL game in nearly 18 months, and the New York Rangers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Thursday night.Vincent Trocheck also had a goal and two assists, Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, and Blake Wheeler also scored as the Rangers won for the eighth time in nine games. Their only loss in that stretch was a shootout defeat at Minnesota last Saturday.Domingue, who last appeared for Pittsburgh against the Rangers in the first round of the 2022 playoffs, started with both Igor Shesterkin and backup Jonathan Quick nursing injuries and not in uniform. Rookie Dylan Garand, also summoned from AHL Hartford, was the backup.“To me, he was in place on everything. I thought he played a heck of a game,” Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said of the goalie. ”He really stepped up in that second period when I think they fired 30 attempts at...

Charlie Coyle has 1st career hat trick, Bruins beat Islanders 5-2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle had his first career hat trick — thanks to an empty-netter spoon-fed to him by David Pastrnak — and Linus Ullmark made 27 saves in the Boston Bruins’ 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.Coyle also assisted on a goal in the first period for four points on the night to help the defending Presidents Trophy winners win for the 11th time in their first 13 games. They are tied with Stanley Cup champion Vegas for the NHL points lead.Pastrnak and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston. Brock Nelson and Simon Holmstrom scored for New York,CANUCKS 5, SENATORS 2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Elias Pettersson had a goal and two assists to take the NHL points lead and Vancouver beat Ottawa for its fifth straight victory.Pettersson has 24 points on seven goals and 17 assists. He has five goals and nine assists during a seven-game points streak.Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller added goals and Casey DeSmith made 28 saves to help Vanco...

Without stolen-car database, Denver parking enforcers send tickets to thieves' victims

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Despite Colorado ranking near the top of the list nationally for auto theft, Denver's Right of Way Enforcement Division does not have access to a statewide database of stolen vehicles. According to a city spokesperson, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation rescinded access to the list to Denver's Right of Way Enforcement Division because it's not a police agency. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 The news came as a surprise to Ed Beery, who recently received an overdue notice for a ticket that was reportedly placed on his stolen work truck more than a week after it was reported stolen."Eight days after we reported it stolen, the city of Denver wrote the citation," Beery said. "It's malfeasance." Beery said the truck was eventually recovered from an impound lot two weeks later, after being stripped for parts. His company had to sell what was left of the truck and buy a new one.“All this time is taken away from produ...

Wine distributors say grocery store wine sales are hurting business

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:22 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- A distributor of Australian wines based in Fort Collins says the law that allowed wine to be sold in grocery stores is having a harsh effect on his company and small liquor stores. The law went into effect March 1. FOX31 covered the concerns of mom-and-pop liquor stores when it happened. But now distributors, like Australian Beverage Company, say grocery store wine is killing their bottom line. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Owner Bruce Clugston said that compared to last year, they’re down 40% with small liquor stores and 20% with larger stores. The company distributes to stores across the state."I’ve done very well with a lot of small retailers, and it’s — they are sort of my lifeblood, and I am talking to people now and no one is ordering anything," Clugston said. "Here we are coming up on Thanksgiving and no one is ordering, because they don’t know if they are going to be able to survive."He said it comes down t...