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Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli official says Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa with the world court.Eylon Levy, an official in the Israeli prime minister’s office, on Tuesday accused South Africa of “giving political and legal cover” to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that triggered Israel’s war against the militant group.“The state of Israel will appear before the International Court of Justice at the Hague to dispel South Africa’s absurd blood libel,” Levy said.South Africa launched the case Friday at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.Israel dismisses international cases against it as unfair and biased and rarely cooperates. The Israeli response signals the government is taking the case seriously.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Heavy fighting was reported in the southern ...

Police still searching for parents of toddler found wandering alone on South Side

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are still asking for help to identify a child found alone on the city's South Side.Police said the toddler, who appears to be 2 or 3-years-old, was seen walking alone in the 100 block of West 107th Street in the Roseland neighborhood on December 21.The child is described to be about 31 pounds with dark brown straight hair, light complexion, hazel eyes and was found without shoes or pants. The toddler only speaks Spanish.According to police, he was transported to Roseland Hospital for a medical evaluation where doctors found him to be healthy with no signs of physical abuse. Vigil held for 5-year-old migrant boy who died at Chicago shelter Anyone who recognizes the child or has any information that would assist in locating his parents, please call 911 or contact the Area Two Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8274.

Dane Mizutani: Who cares who the Vikings start at quarterback? It doesn’t matter.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

Each time the Vikings have walked off the field over the past month, they have done so without any idea as to who was going to start at quarterback the following week.Was it going to be the journeyman Josh Dobbs? Was it going to be the gunslinger Nick Mullens? Was it going to be the rookie Jaren Hall?This is the life of being forced to rely on a backup. There usually aren’t many good options.That’s been painstakingly obvious over the past month and a half, as the Vikings have benched Dobbs in favor of Mullens, and benched Mullens in favor of Hall. Naturally, the trend continued on New Year’s Eve, as the Vikings benched Hall in favor of Mullens on their way to an embarrassing 33-10 loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers.Asked who the Vikings would start at quarterback against the Detroit Lions, head coach Kevin O’Connell even left the door open for benching Mullens in favor of Dobbs. Why not? Might as well bring things full circle in what could very well b...

5 things to know this Tuesday, January 2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy 2024! We hope everyone had a happy and healthy New Year's Eve weekend! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, temperatures will top off around 40 degrees today under partly sunny skies after a cold start to the morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with NEWS10 that they are currently searching for two missing vulnerable adults. Law enforcement is currently near Mariaville and Featherstonhaugh Lake searching for Malachi Williams and Ryan Williams who have special needs. Also, police are investigating after a fiery two-vehicle collision killed two people and injured five others in Rochester, New York, early on New Year’s Day, officials said.1. Search for two missing adults with special needs in MariavilleThe Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with NEWS10 that they are currently searching for two missing vulnerable adults. Law enforcement...

Off the Beaten Path: Top 3 Hidden Gems of 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

(NEWS10) - Every week NEWS10 travels Off the Beaten Path to highlight buzzworthy destinations hidden away in our community. As we enter a new year, NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson shares the top three most popular spots of 2023 based on web clicks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! In third place is The Country Drive-In in Clifton Park, a seasonal eatery that serves up fried food and root beer floats. For more than 50 years, the drive-in with the iconic red white and blue umbrellas has been providing families a slice of nostalgia. The Country Drive-In is located at 1455 Crescent Vischer Ferry Rd. in Clifton Park and is open seasonally, usually from April to October. In second place we traveled to Saratoga county to visit The Wind-Chill Factory and Mini Golf. The Ballston Spa spot offers food, ice cream, and mini golf. Owners Brandon and Keely Whalen fulfilled a lifelong wish when they opened The Wind-Chill Factory and Mini Golf in the Capital Reg...

Man breaks into Colorado Supreme Court building Tuesday morning, Denver police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

A man is in police custody after he forced his way into the Colorado Supreme Court building Tuesday morning, Denver police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | A timeline of what’s happened since Colorado’s first legal recreational marijuana sales began Crime and Public Safety | Here’s who will be on Colorado’s presidential primary ballots — and where Donald Trump stands Crime and Public Safety | Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president? Crime and Public Safety | Letters: The Colorado ruling — Is Trump a threat to Democracy or isn’t he? Crime and Public Safety | Colorado’s Trump ruling sets off political firestorm, raising legal stakes and putting state at center of debate The man entered the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center at E 14th Ave. and Lincoln Street just after 1 a.m., according to Ku...

Denver’s longhorn cattle drive isn’t the only livestock parade in the U.S.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

Every January, thousands of people flock to Downtown Denver to watch cowboys drive a herd of longhorn steers up 17th Street as the kickoff to the annual National Western Stock Show.The parade is led by that photogenic cattle drive, followed by a variety of literal show ponies, cars, tractors and notable figures and celebrities.Getting to know sheep during the Folklife Fair in Hailey, Idaho, near Ketchum where the Trailing of the Sheep happens each Oct.. (Mindy Sink, Special to The Denver Post)“Stock shows, such as the National Western, are largely devoted to showing various breeds of livestock,” said Stan Searle of Searle Ranch in Monument, which has been providing the cattle and cowboys and cowgirls for this tradition since 2006.“Adding a unique dimension, the epic reenactment of a cattle drive celebrates an era in the settlement of the Western U.S. The great cattle drives of the late 1800s fostered the establishment of the open-range cattle industry,” he added.The parade act...

“Study for Obedience” and more short book reviews from readers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and other readers, to share these mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email [email protected].“Study for Obedience,” by Sarah Bernstein (Knopf Canada, 2023)“Study for Obedience,” by Sarah Bernstein (Knopf Canada, 2023)A very accommodating (doormat?) woman moves to a remote, foreign village (where she doesn’t speak the language) to become her brother’s housekeeper and caretaker.  She immediately falls under suspicion for witchcraft or worse, as mysterious tragedies repeatedly befall the villagers’ animals and livestock shortly after her arrival. The entire novel is written as an interior monologue from the isolated sister’s point of view. But her lack of understanding, both literally and figuratively, as to the truth of her circumstances leaves at least thi...

Founded in 1964, this ski-town restaurant brings Austria to the Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I have favorite ski areas, backcountry ski tours, hikes and bike rides, and it’s always hard for me to decide which ones I like best. But when it comes to ski town restaurants, one stands far above the others: Pepi’s Restaurant and Bar in Vail.Located only 500 feet from Gondola One in the Vail Village base area, Pepi’s has been serving authentic Austrian cuisine since the early days of Vail in 1964. It was founded by Pepi Gramshammer, an Austrian ski racing star of the 1950s, along with his wife Sheika. Together they built Pepi’s and an adjoining hotel called Gasthof Gramshammer into one of Vail’s most iconic destinations. Pepi died in 2019 at 87, but Sheika is still around.Pepi Gramshammer was an Austrian s...

8 Colorado arts and culture events to look forward to in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:10:55 GMT

There is plenty of promise on Denver’s fine arts calendar for 2024, a mix of classical music, dance and visual arts. Here are some highlights.Soprano Karen Slack will perform with the Pacifica Quartet. (Provided by Friends of Chamber Music)The Pacifica Quartet, with Karen Slack, Jan. 17, Newman CenterThe Pacifica Quartet has been a top-ranking player on the international music scene for decades now and the string ensemble is a favorite with local crowds whenever it comes through town. This time, there is a very welcome addition to the usual lineup, soprano Karen Slack, who will join to perform contemporary composer James Lee III’s “Double Standard for Soprano and String Quartet.” It’s an up-to-date twist for a timeless act. The Newman Center is on the University of Denver campus, 2344 E. Iliff Ave Info: 303-871-7720 or friendsofchambermusic.com.Company Hervé Koubi, Jan. 23, Newman CenterNewman Center Presents has a big 2024 on the books, starting with this dance company that is gett...