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Hamas delays second hostage release, claiming Israel violated agreement  

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

(The Hill) — Palestinian militant group Hamas announced it is delaying the release of the second group of hostages Saturday.“The Al-Qassam Brigades decide to delay the release of the second batch of prisoners until the occupation adheres to the terms of the agreement related to the entry of relief trucks into the northern Gaza Strip, and due to failure to adhere to the agreed-upon standards for releasing prisoners,” a translated post by the military wing of Hamas on Telegram read.Hamas was set to release 14 hostages on Saturday in exchange for 42 Palestinian prisoners. The release was set to follow Friday’s release of around two dozen hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners. Dean Phillips says ‘it’s delusional’ to think Biden can beat Trump Under a deal between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing conflict between the two, the Palestinian militant group agreed to release 50 hostages out of the around 240 it took in its attack on Israel last month. The Hamas attack on O...

When will the sun start setting later?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — For the last couple of weeks, the sun has been setting earlier and earlier. While daylight saving time is largely to blame (it did move sunset times up by a whole hour), where we are in our orbit also has an impact. So when will the sun stop setting so early?It ultimately depends on where you live. Let’s explain. The Earth is on a tilt, as you probably know. That means there is a time when we’re tilted toward the sun, during summer, and a time when we’re tilted away from the sun, during winter. This gives us more hours of sunlight in summer and fewer in winter (in case you haven’t noticed).We’re only a few weeks away from the “shortest” day of the year, December 22. Here in the U.S., we’ll experience the least amount of daylight hours on that day.  Daylight saving: Why these two states didn’t change their clocks this year While it may be a little depressing to think about being shrouded in even more darkness, early and mid-December mark a big turning poi...

Holiday Arts Guide: Celebrate with everyone from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Blenders

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

The holidays are about tradition, and holiday concerts are a big draw for those looking to celebrate. This season’s concert calendar is filled with familiar locals (Lorie Line, the New Standards, Trailer Trash) and touring favorites (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael W Smith, Mannheim Steamroller) eager to provide a little jingle bell swing for fans. Here’s a look at what’s on tap.The DakotaJose James is a Minnesota native living in New York. He’s one of the headliners at the 21st Twin Cities Jazz Festival. (Jazz Fest)George Maurer Group Annual Holiday Show (7 p.m. Nov. 27; $30-$20); T. Mychael Rambo and the Dakota Present: Hands and Hearts for the Arts (7 p.m. Dec. 3; $30-$20); Travis Anderson Trio’s Charlie Brown Christmas (7 p.m. Dec. 4; $20-$15); Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaii (7 p.m. Dec. 5; $65-$55); Nicholas David’s 10th Annual St. Nick’s Day Show (7 p.m. Dec. 6; $40-$35); Karla Bonoff and Livingston Taylor: Home for the Holidays (7 p.m. Dec. 7-8; $75-$65); Holida...

Perhaps Troy Brown Jr. can give Timberwolves’ struggling bench a spark

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

A bright spot amid Minnesota’s struggles in its first home loss of the season Friday against Sacramento, which all but extinguished the Timberwolves’ in-season tournament hopes, was the play of Troy Brown Jr.The veteran wing, signed at the start of free agency in July, played 25 minutes, scoring 10 points and, more importantly, grabbing seven rebounds. He was all over the floor, making a slew of hustle plays at pivotal points.“I was proud of Troy tonight. He did a great job of immediately coming in the game and changing the way we were playing just from his effort alone,” veteran Timberwolves guard Mike Conley said. “He didn’t have to score a bucket, he didn’t have to do anything other than be on the floor and be himself, and him getting offensive rebounds, extra possessions just picked up our whole energy as a team. We need more of that. We need more guys to come and do that, especially on nights like tonight.”Frankly, Minnesota needs more of any...

Small Business Saturday: How free legal services, passion transformed lives at a south St. Louis bakery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Fred Domke is the proud founder and president of Bridge Bread Bakery, a business with a mission that goes far beyond baking."My wife and I moved back to the city not quite 20 years ago and got involved in a bunch of things in the city, including volunteering at a shelter. It was a daytime shelter for the unhoused," Domke explained. "But we thought after a while that we were doing things that made it easier for people to be homeless, so we wanted to start up a business where we could employ people with no particular background and meet them where they are in terms of what they would do."Determined to create lasting change, Domke's vision became a reality, thanks to the Microenterprise Program developed by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM). This program offers legal support and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them navigate complex questions such as business incorporation, leasing agreements, and employee relations. Another St. Louis resident loses pro...

Man killed in overnight Brighton shooting; suspect arrested

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

A 22-year-old man died Friday night after a shooting in west Brighton.Brighton police arrested Jemhari Lee, 22, in connection to the shooting that happened in the 100 block of South Miller Avenue, according to a Brighton Police Department news release.Police responded about 10:20 p.m. to a reported apartment complex shooting, where they found “multiple people” outside who appeared to be involved. The victim was found inside an apartment with a gunshot wound, and he died later at a hospital.Officers detained six people for questioning before they arrested Lee, according to the department.Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Brighton Police Department at 303-655-8740.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Second arrest made in Westcliffe triple homicide Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in southern Colorado shooting that killed three arrested in New Mexico Crime and Public Safety | Arrest ma...

Chatsworth family has $200,000 worth of valuables stolen while Black Friday shopping 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

A Chatsworth family shopping on Black Friday came home to find $200,000 worth of items stolen from their property. The goods were stolen around 6 p.m. Friday evening from a residence in the 10300 block of Hillview Avenue, according to the homeowner, Alex Perez. During the theft, thieves pepper sprayed Perez’s two Pomeranians, he told KTLA. The property stolen from his residence included several luxury watches, 30 to 45 designer handbags, and jewelry. “It’s probably a quarter million dollars worth of items all put together,” Perez said.  Protest outside Israel lobbyist’s Brentwood home being investigated as possible hate crime Video captured by the home’s security cameras show the suspect’s vehicle parking across the street moments before the break-in occurred. “Someone broke into there,” Perez said, motioning towards his home’s back door. “Then we went outside and saw someone had broken into the garage, and then we came inside and noticed a lot of our items were mi...

Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop local

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping days of the year for both consumers and businesses nationwide. However, another arguably lesser-known shopping holiday falls this weekend: Small Business Saturday. Founded in 2010 by American Express and officially sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2011, the Saturday after Thanksgiving – and the day immediately following Black Friday – has become an integral part of small business’ busiest season.  3 scams that could ruin your Black Friday, Cyber Monday According to the SBA, there are nearly 32 million independent businesses in America. Consumers spent an estimated $17.9 billion on 2022’s Small Business Saturday, according to the 2022 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey conducted by American Express. Locally, county officials say that there are more than 244,000 businesses in L.A. County, with more minority- and woman-owned businesses than any other in the nation. KTLA 5’...

Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners for 39 Palestinians after hours-long snag, mediators say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners late Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Qatari and Egyptian mediators said, after the militant group delayed the second round of swaps for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal. The last-minute snag had created a tense standoff on the second day of what was meant to be a four-day cease-fire. By nightfall, as the hostages should have emerged from Gaza, Hamas alleged that the aid deliveries permitted by Israel fell short of what was promised and that not enough of the aid was reaching northern Gaza — the focus of Israel's ground offensive and main combat zone. Hamas also said not enough veteran prisoners were freed in the first swap on Friday.“This is putting the deal in danger and we have spoken to mediators about that,” Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, said in Beirut. But Egypt, Qatar and Hamas itself later said obstacles ha...

What Sharks’ Quinn said about injured winger still finding his way

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:12 GMT

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks forward Filip Zadina is considered day to day with an upper-body injury and will miss Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, coach David Quinn said.Zadina did not play the final two periods of Friday’s game with the Montreal Canadiens, a 3-2 shootout loss for the Sharks, with Quinn saying after the game that the winger’s upper body issue “had been bothering him and it just acted up.”Zadina, 23, was signed by the Sharks to a one-year, $1.1 million deal in July after he and the Detroit Red Wings, who drafted him sixth overall in 2018, mutually agreed to terminate his previous contract.Seeking a fresh start with another team, Zadina left behind $4.56 million in actual money he was owed to become a free agent. Feeling he would get that opportunity under Quinn, he joined the Sharks on a short-term contract and will be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights after the season.Prior to Friday’s game, Zadina had three goals and two assists and...