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With the EIB race still open, Dombrovskis weighs his chances

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

BRUSSELS ― EU capitals are still divided over who should lead the European Investment Bank from next year, prompting dark horses to consider late bids, including European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis.After a decision at last weekend’s gathering of EU finance ministers was postponed because none of the five applicants got the backing of enough countries, a compromise candidate could come forward if there’s a stalemate, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.While the top contenders remain Spain’s Finance Minister Nadia Calviño and Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager, currently on leave from her post as European Commission vice president in charge of competition, Dombrovskis has not ruled out throwing his hat into the ring if no clear outcome is reached.He has already expressed interest in remaining in Brussels after June’s European election, but might face a challenge domestically to serving a third term within the EU executive from Krišjānis K...

TikTok and Meta warned over Slovakia election lies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

Brussels warned social media giants Alphabet, TikTok and Meta they must do more to protect Slovakia’s election from foreign interference — or face potential hefty fines. In a series of meetings in Bratislava, the European Commission and the Slovakian government told the companies to throw extra resources at stamping out hate speech, disinformation and pro-Russia propaganda in the run-up to the September 30 vote. There are growing concerns among European and Slovak regulators that disinformation and pro-Kremlin ideology are spreading among local social media users, including supporters of Robert Fico, the country’s controversial former prime minister. Fico has called for ending military support to Ukraine and his party is currently ahead in the polls.Two European Commission officials, a Slovakian government policymaker, and three tech executives were granted anonymity to discuss the confidential meetings, which took place during the week of September 11. The ...

COASTER train service halted due to fallen tree on tracks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- A fallen tree on train tracks in the Carlsbad area Sunday has prompted Coaster service to be stopped, transportation officials said.The tracks closure is located between Carlsbad Village Station and Poinsettia Station, North County Transit District tweeted at 8:33 p.m. Driver killed in North County rollover crash There is no information on when the tracks will be reopened at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Driver killed in North County rollover crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A driver was killed in a rollover crash Sunday in Oceanside, authorities said.The collision occurred around 5:28 p.m. on Oceanside Blvd and Vine St, the Oceanside Police Department confirmed with FOX 5.Police say the vehicle veered off the roadway and went up a dirt hill. 3-year-old boy ejected in I-8 crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI The man who died in the crash was the only person involved, per OPD.As of 6:59 p.m., there is a road closure at westbound Oceanside Blvd at Vine St and eastbound Oceanside Blvd at South Ditmar St, according to law enforcement. The crash is under investigation.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hollywood strike of nearly five months appears about to end as a tentative deal has been reached between unionized screenwriters and the studios, streaming services and production companies that hire them. Here’s a look at the steps to come for writers, and for the actors whose strike continues.FIRST COMES TWO CRUCIAL VOTESAfter five days of marathon negotiating sessions that included the CEOs of Hollywood’s biggest studios, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers came to terms Sunday night on a contract good for three years, the standard length in the industry.But two successful votes must happen before the strike is over. First, boards of the WGA’s eastern and western branches must approve the deal. Then the 11,500 members themselves must vote for approval. Such votes are actually common with Hollywood unions, taking place every time a new three-year contract is negotiated, though they don̵...

One dead following stabbing near Finch station

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

One person has died following a stabbing in the Yonge Street and Hendon Avenue area, near Finch subway station, on Sunday night.Police responded to reports at approximately 9:58 pm of a stabbing in the area.On scene, police located a male in 20’s with a stab wound who was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.Later police updated that the male was pronounced deceased at the hospital.The homicide unit has taken over the investigation are those in the area should expect road closures.

Sunday night forecast: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. SE 5-10 mphLow 62 Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Monday: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. ESE 5-15 mphHigh 73Extended outlook calls for more clouds on Tuesday with temps in the lower 70s with some showers likely. On/off showers and iso. t'storms on Wednesday that could extend into early Thursday. We'll see more sunshine and temps back to almost 80 by the end of the week. 

2 DePaul students robbed overnight on Lincoln Park campus

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

CHICAGO — University officials say two DePaul students were involved in separate robberies overnight.According to the university, the robberies happened between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on the Lincoln Park campus.According to a news release sent out by the university on Sunday, the robberies happened at the quad near West Belden Avenue and North Seminary Avenue, and at the intersection of West Belden Avenue and North Racine Avenue. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines University officials say during both incidents, the offenders approached the students and demanded their belongings. During one of the robberies, an offender pulled out a weapon and hit a student with it. Officials did not say what type of weapon was used.Following the robberies the university says it will be increasing its public safety presence on both campuses and Chicago police will be increasing patrols around campus.The university urges students to take extra steps to remain aware of their surroundings.

Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike. No deal yet for actors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors. The Writers Guild of America announced the deal in a joint statement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and production companies in negotiations.“WGA has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP,” the guild said in an email to members. “This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who joined us on the picket lines for over 146 days.” The three-year contract agreement — settled on after five marathon days of renewed talks by negotiators WGA and the AMPTP — must be approved by the guild's board and members before the strike officially ends.In a longer message from the guild shared by members on social media, the writers were ...

Scattered severe storms moving through the area

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures hit 103º in Austin at Camp Mabry and at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday. This easily smashed the previous record high for this day at Camp Mabry of 99º set in 1926, 2005 and 2011. The record at AUS was also broken today beating the previous record of 101º in 2005.Scattered severe storms possible tonightSevere storms with large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning continue to move through the area. Storms have had a history of producing up to baseball size hail. Storms have recently lost some of their intensity, but 60% rain chances continue for the next few hours.Most of the area is in a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk tonight with large hail and damaging winds the primary concern. Severe weather risk this evening and tonight (SPC)Hail size could exceed 2", so make sure to put your car in a car port or garage if you have one. Wind gusts over 60 mph could cause isolated power outages and wind damage. NEW BLOG: October forec...