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Moscow to retaliate in kind if EU uses profits from frozen Russia assets: Putin ally

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

Moscow is preparing to confiscate the assets of “unfriendly” EU nations in retaliation if the bloc pushes ahead with a proposal to seize the profits from frozen Russian holdings, a high-level Russian official said on Sunday.The warning from Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the lower house of Russia’s parliament, came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU executive is looking into sanctioned Russian state assets as a way to help worn-torn Ukraine rebuild. The move, she stressed, aligns with a previous political decision to hold Moscow accountable for Ukraine’s reconstruction following Russian President Vladimir Putin all-out invasion of the country. Volodin, a Putin ally, made clear that if EU forges ahead with the proposal, Moscow’s reaction would inflict more economic pain on the EU than the other way round.“A number of European politicians, led by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, ...

New Hampshire’s presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A presidential primary filing period marked by lights, cameras and (in)action has come to a close at the New Hampshire secretary of state’s office.Two weeks before he dropped out, former Vice President Mike Pence was the only candidate to have his own studio lights shining on him as he signed up for the yet-to-be-scheduled Republican contest next year.Former President Donald Trump’s staff ripped up tape from the carpet that reserved spots for local journalists and put his campaign photographer up front instead.President Joe Biden skipped signing up altogether, in deference to changes that the Democratic National Committee is making to the nominating calendar.While Biden will rely on a write-in campaign, the Democratic ballot hardly will be blank. U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota simultaneously announced his campaign and signed up to get on the ballot on Friday, the final day of the filing period. Self-help author Mar...

2 killed, 18 injured in Florida shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

(CNN) — Two people are dead and 18 others were injured in a shooting after a “fight between two groups” broke out in the street early Sunday morning in Tampa, Florida, police said.Officers were present when the incident happened in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood just before 3 a.m., Lee Bercaw, Tampa’s police chief, said in a Sunday morning news conference.“People were out on Saturday night. It’s three o’clock, the bars let out, there’s hundreds in the street,” Bercaw said.Authorities believe there were at least two shooters involved.It’s not yet clear whether all 18 people injured in the incident suffered gunshot wounds or other injuries.“It is tragic what happened here, that families have to wake up and see on the news what happened here tonight,” Bercaw said.Authorities said they know there was a “disturbance or issue between the two groups,” and one unidentified male who they believe was involved in the incident, has “turned himself in, and detectives are interviewing h...

Macron vows to enshrine women’s rights to abortion in French Constitution in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron promised on Sunday to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution by next year.The president said on X, formerly Twitter, that a bill making this possible would be presented to his Cabinet by the end of this year so that “in 2024, the freedom of women to have an abortion will be irreversible.” Abortion in France was decriminalized under a 1975 law, but there is nothing in the constitution that would guarantee abortion rights. It was the rollback of abortion rights in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 50-year-old ruling last year and stripped women’s constitutional protections for abortion that propelled France on a path toward unconditionally guaranteeing such rights.Macron, honoring feminist Gisele Halimi in March, said he wanted to change the constitution in order “to enshrine the freedom of women to have an abortion, to solemnly ensure that nothing can stop or undo what will be irreversi...

2 dead, 18 injured in shooting during Florida Halloween celebrations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least two people are dead after a shooting in the heart of Ybor City, Florida's nightlife scene, police said.The Tampa Police Department said the shooting took place at about 3 a.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue. Livestreamer records moment of deadly Florida shooting that killed 2, injured 18 Chief Lee Bercaw said it began as a street fight between two groups of people."Between these two groups, we had hundreds of innocent people involved that were in the way," the chief said.One person was killed at the scene while another died at a local hospital, according to Tampa police. Eighteen others were hospitalized, although Bercaw did not give specifics on their injuries. One man, Emmitt Wilson, said his 14-year-old son was one of the victims who died. Police have not confirmed the ages or identities of the fatalities."This the second child I done lost to gun violence," Wilson said. "That's all I got to say. I'm losing my mind right now; I don't kn...

American hockey player dies after 'freak accident' during game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the team said Sunday morning.“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing." ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: reports Johnson spent 13 games over parts of the 2018-1...

Why does my arm hurt after a vaccine, and will moving it really fix it?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — With health experts recommending Americans get two (or even three) different vaccines this cold and flu season, you may find yourself rolling up your sleeve a couple of times soon. You may also notice your arm hurts for a day or two after getting your shots. Why is that? Fortunately, you aren’t alone. For all three of the vaccine health experts are recommending this season — the flu shot, the newest COVID booster, and the RSV vaccine for older Americans — the CDC notes pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site are among the most common side effects. Why do I feel sick after getting the flu shot, COVID booster? It’s how the vaccine enters your body that causes the pain. When the vaccine enters your arm, it stretches the muscle fibers and triggers an immune response, Harvard Health explains. That response prompts temporary inflammation, the pain you may feel, and even some bruising. So can you do anything to ease the pain? You may re...

Missouri 'time traveler' missing after 1997 radio show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

STANBERRY, Mo. – Some urban legends are simply extraordinary. A caller from Missouri to the nationally syndicated paranormal late-night radio program Coast to Coast AM claimed in 1995 to have invented a time machine. Then he disappeared.Mike "Madman" Marcum talked about his experience with industrial power transformers and his attempt to build a time machine with the host on the Coast-to-Coast radio show. He explained that he took six transformers to power a time machine. They belonged to the St. Joseph Light and Power generating station in King City, Missouri. George Harrison’s long-lasting impact on southern Illinois A 1995 report from the Stanberry Police Department confirms that he did steal six transformers. The police report states that there were power transformers placed in different parts of his home. The bedroom at the back had four of varying sizes; the back porch had one connected to the electric fuse box; and there were lines leading to something resembling a TV ant...

Could CBD Cool Your GERD Symptoms?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

Read the original article about CBD for GERD Symptoms at Real Tested CBD.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (aka GERD) can make mealtime miserable. This persistent digestive disorder involves stomach acid trickling into the esophagus, which often causes an unpleasant burning sensation in the throat. People with GERD may experience frequent heartburn, chest tightness, and a “lump in the throat” sensation. If recent stats are correct, at least 20 percent of Americans have plenty of experience with these uncomfortable symptoms.While there are OTC and prescription pills for GERD patients, more people are interested in all-natural remedies for their heartburn. Notably, CBD oil has become an increasingly popular supplement in the GERD community. While there’s still a lot we don’t know about how CBD affects GERD, there are anecdotal testimonies in its favor.Can CBD Oil Get Rid Of GERD Symptoms?There aren’t many robust studies examining CBD’s effect on heartburn or GERD. However, many patients...

Deputies arrest car thieves in Saratoga

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:49 GMT

Sept. 19Reckless evading: At 2:04 a.m., deputies responded to an automated license plate reader notification for a vehicle with a stolen license plate at Saratoga-Sunnyvale and Prospect roads. An investigation revealed the plate was stolen from a vehicle in San Jose and was still outstanding. Deputies located and attempted to stop the vehicle a short time later, but the driver did not yield and recklessly evaded, and the pursuit was ultimately terminated. The suspect driver is unknown and at large.Sept. 21Forgery: A Saratoga business reported that someone altered and cashed two checks belonging to the business for a loss of about $13,550.Possession of a stolen vehicle: At 12:48 p.m., deputies responded to an automated license plate reader notification for a stolen vehicle at Saratoga Avenue and Kosich Drive. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from San Jose and was still outstanding. Deputies located and stopped the vehicle a short time later. Further investigation reve...