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The Week … Parliament is back with the King’s Speech

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News On this episode, they look ahead to the King’s Speech – the first since Charles became monarch and Rishi Sunak became prime minister. They share some expert intel from our royal commentator Alistair Bruce, the man who leads the sovereign procession and sets the pace for the King.The King’s speech means that parliament is back after a break. What are MPs going to be focusing their attention on?Plus, the COVID inquiry continues after a dramatic week, with testimony from Sir Mark Sedwill, the former chief whip, Lord Lister, who was Boris Johnson’s aide, and Priti Pate...

6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ blowout loss, including Alex Caruso’s arm injury and a 3rd-quarter collapse

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

The Chicago Bulls couldn’t fend off a second-half scoring flurry from the reigning champs Saturday, dropping a 123-101 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets.The Bulls are now 2-5 to start the season as they sink into a two-game losing skid.Here are six takeaways from Saturday’s loss.1. There as well balanced scoring and assists in the first half.The first half was a template for how the Bulls can create offensive success.The Bulls only took eight 2-pointers from outside the paint — six of which came from midrange specialist DeMar DeRozan. This style of offense allowed every player to score at least one basket. Only three makes in the half were unassisted.They shot a lower volume of 3-pointers, but went 6-for-16 from behind the arc with improved shooting accuracy. And despite missing seven shots at the rim, the Bulls led 53-51 heading into the locker room.2. A third-quarter implosion by the Bulls.The Nuggets opened the second half on a 24-4 run. DeMar DeRozan supplied ...

Police investigate shooting near Home Depot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near a Home Depot in the Ocean View Hills neighborhood. According to authorities, a call came in around 9:30 a.m. from a victim who said they had been shot at least two times. That individual was reported to be heading to a local hospital from the scene.Police are working to gather more information and are interviewing people outside of the Home Depot, which is located at 930 Dennery Rd.This is not an active shooter situation, SDPD told FOX 5.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Don't swim at these San Diego beaches, says county health officials

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Attention surfers, swimmers and beach dwellers: San Diego County health officials have released an updated list of beach advisories and closures.Before you haul your board and flippers down to the ocean, make sure you check to see if the beach you are going to is safe to enter. The updated list, which was released Saturday, shows a total of three advisories and four closures along the San Diego coast. Now that clocks are turned back, what time is sunset in San Diego? What is an advisory when it comes to beaches, and how are closures determined?AdvisoryA beach advisory, according to health officials, is issued to warn beachgoers of the following:-- When ocean or bay water sample results exceed state health standards due to high bacteria levels (known as a Bacterial Exceedance Advisory).-- When Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) determines there is a potential for elevated bacteria due to dredging, lagoon opening or other sources in the vicinity...

New book commemorates former Montreal neighbourhood bulldozed for Expo 67

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

MONTREAL — There is almost nothing to suggest that the mix of parking lots and industrial lands near Montreal’s Victoria Bridge was once a vibrant residential neighbourhood. But before it was demolished in 1964 to make way for a sports venue for the Expo 67 world fair, children played on the stoops of Victorian row houses in a small collection of streets called Goose Village, where successive waves of immigrants worked, lived and raised families. Now, the story of the neighbourhood and its people is being revived in a new book by Concordia University associate photography professor Marisa Portolese. Published in English and French, “Goose Village” uses archival photos, interviews with former residents and modern portraits to chronicle the day-to-day life of the working-class neighbourhood in the city’s southwest before its 350 buildings were demolished in what politicians of the time portrayed as urban renewal. Portolese describes Goose Village as a small nei...

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to contaminated puree. Two new companies, Schnucks Markets of St. Louis and Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, announced recalls of certain cinnamon applesauce products because they may contain high levels of lead. WanaBana of Coral Gables, Florida, previously recalled of all lots and expiration dates of its apple cinnamon fruit puree. Eating the contaminated products could result in “acute toxicity,” FDA officials said. Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve the cinnamon applesauce products, which are sold through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Dollar Tree and at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores.Children and ot...

Chicago police: Anti-Semitic messages placed on parked cars in Portage Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating after someone put anti-Semitic messages on several cars early Sunday morning in Portage Park.According to Chicago police, around 12:30 a.m., someone in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue put pieces of cardboard with anti-Semitic messages on them on several parked cars. 16-year-old boy, 2 others injured after shooting in Gage Park No one has been arrested yet.Area Five detectives are investigating and anyone with information should call them.

Here's the average net worth of Americans by age. How do you stack up?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- When you think about net worth, some of the world's wealthiest people may come to mind, like Jeff Bezos or even Oprah. But you don't have to be a billionaire for it to matter.Anyone can calculate their net worth, and it's a great way to measure your financial health. The Federal Reserve released its Survey of Consumer Finances in October, outlining the average net worth of Americans by age -- so you can see how you stack up to your peers. Americans are struggling to pay their debts as economy tightens According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, net worth is your assets minus your liabilities. Simply put, it's everything you own minus everything you owe. Assets are things like your home and retirement investments. Liabilities include debts, such as student loans and car payments.You can use the FDIC's calculator here to determine your own net worth.Americans' average net worth by ageThe Federal Reserve issues its Survey of Consumer Finances every three year...

Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall leaves first start with concussion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

The worst part is Jaren Hall was kind of cooking.After struggling to find a rhythm on his first drive, the rookie quarterback had the Vikings in position to score a touchdown on his second drive.He completed a quick pass to tight end Johnny Mundt for 18 yards, then a deep pass to running back Alexander Mattison for 47 yards.That put the Vikings in the low red zone where Hall tried to scramble for a touchdown. He got hit hard near the goal line, slammed the back of his head into the turf, and had to be helped off the field.After briefly getting checked out in the medical tent, Hall was quickly ruled out with a concussion. He finished the game 5 for 6 passing for 78 yards to go along with 11 yards rushing.In place of Hall, the Vikings turned to Josh Dobbs, the journey quarterback they acquired at the trade deadline this past week.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw ruled out for game against Falcons Minnesota Vikings | ...

Gunpoint robbery in St. Louis, near Tower Grove Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:09:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police were sent to respond to a robbery incident in the vicinity of Tower Grove Park. The victim reported being held up at gunpoint during the event on November 4, at around 8:30 p.m.The victim had arranged to meet a person he had connected with on Instagram. While they were walking through the pathways in Tower Grove Park, a group of suspects appeared, holding a firearm. They confronted the victim, forced him to accompany them to his vehicle, and explicitly stated their intention to make him withdraw money from an ATM.The suspects instructed the victim to sit in the passenger seat of his vehicle, with one suspect positioned behind him while another attempted to operate the driver's seat. However, their attempt to drive the vehicle was unsuccessful, as it had a manual transmission. Consequently, the suspects fled.The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing.