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Taliban arrest women for ‘bad hijab’ in the first dress code crackdown since their return to power

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have arrested women in the Afghan capital for wearing “bad hijab,” a spokesman at the country’s Vice and Virtue Ministry said Thursday. It’s the first official confirmation of a crackdown on women who don’t follow the dress code imposed by the Taliban since they returned to power in 2021 and has echoes with neighboring Iran, which has enforced mandatory hijab for decades.The development is the latest blow to Afghan women and girls, who are already reeling from bans on education, employment and access to public spaces. The spokesman from the Vice and Virtue Ministry, Abdul Ghafar Farooq, didn’t say how many women have been arrested or what constitutes bad hijab. In May 2022, the Taliban issued a decree calling for women to only show their eyes and recommending they wear the head-to-toe burqa, similar to restrictions during the Taliban’s previous rule between 1996 and 2001.Farooq said the women were arrested three days ago.In voice notes to ...

Man critically injured in Mississauga shooting; suspects sought

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a shooting in Mississauga on Wednesday night.Officers were called to the area of Battleford Road and Glen Erin Drive, near Meadowvale Town Centre, around 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting.A man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.There was a large police presence in the area throughout the evening and police were asking people to avoid the area.No suspect information has been made available.

In AP poll’s earliest days, some Black schools weren’t on the radar and many teams missed out

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

The men’s basketball teams at Tennessee State in a three-season span from 1956 through 1959 were nearly unbeatable and somehow largely unnoticed.They had a coach in John McLendon who would be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach and contributor. They had five players who would play in the NBA, one of them a future All-Star. They won three consecutive national titles in the NAIA, the governing body for small colleges. TSU won 94 of 102 games during that stretch.And they never spent a day in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll.The AP poll has had a simple mandate over its 75 years of existence: pick the best teams in the country each week. Those teams now all come from the NCAA’s Division I membership. But in the poll’s earliest days — especially before most historically Black colleges and universities were considered NCAA members — the lines were a bit more blurred. Schools like Tennessee State were considered part of the “college division,” which was different ...

Rideshare driver shot, in critical condition after apparent carjacking in Austin neighborhood

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

CHICAGO — An apparent carjacking Wednesday night in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side left a rideshare driver in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest.Chicago police say a 51-year-old man driving a Toyota Camry was dropping off a passenger just after 10 p.m. in the 900 block of N. Leclaire Ave. when three males approached on foot. According to police, the offenders took the driver’s phone and demanded that he get out of his vehicle. When the man refused to get out of the Camry, police say, a suspect fired shots, striking the man in the chest. The man was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.There is no one in custody as of now, and police did not say if the passenger in the victim's Camry was involved in the shooting.Area Four detectives are investigating.

APD says SWAT called out near Parmer Lane in far north Austin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Thursday morning the department's SWAT team was dispatched to an area off Parmer Lane just east of Interstate 35. Police said officers were responding to the 13000 block of Center Lake Drive. That is between West Parmer Lane and McAllen Pass off Interstate 35 in far north Austin. Police gave no other details in the 4:34 a.m. social media post expect to say their public information officer was on the way to the scene. APD's SWAT team responds to scene on Center Lake Drive, off Parmer Lane in North Austin, early the morning of Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) APD's SWAT team responds to scene on Center Lake Drive, off Parmer Lane in North Austin, early the morning of Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) APD's SWAT team responds to scene on Center Lake Drive, off Parmer Lane in North Austin, early the morning of Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) This is a breaking story. KXAN News will update this story onlin...

SWAT call ends; man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wounds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Thursday a man is dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after a SWAT callout at an apartment complex on East Stassney Lane in south Austin. Police did not name the complex but the address they gave matches Austin City Lights which is between South Congress Ave and Interstate 35. Police said the situation began when 911 got a call around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday about a woman being assaulted by her boyfriend inside their apartment. The woman was able to get out by the time officers arrived, police said, but the boyfriend remained inside with a gun. That's when SWAT was called out, APD said. SWAT officers found the man's body inside the apartment at 2:45 a.m. Police said the man never made contact with officers. APD said the man was the only one inside the apartment other than some dogs when SWAT officers found his body.

8 restaurants we’re looking forward to in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

It’s time to put 2023 — a great year for eating in the Twin Cities — to bed.Here are eight restaurants we are looking forward to opening in 2024.Woodbury Bebe ZitoThe Burger from Bebe Zito at The Market at Malcolm Yards. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)The ice cream and burger spot’s first three locations — in Uptown, Malcolm Yards Market and Eat Street Crossing — are widely beloved, so I couldn’t be more excited for Gabriella Grant-Spangler and Ben Spangler to bring their operation to the east metro.Located next to The Gap in the Woodbury Lakes outdoor mall, this outpost will feature the usual wacky ice cream flavors (Vanilla MSG, anyone? But also, frosted animal cookie, PB and J and bruleed salted caramel flan) and bacon-in-the-grind burger. They’ve expanded over the years to include chicken tenders and sandwiches, fries, cheese curds and more. Sounds like just the thing to fortify us during shopping outings.Opening Jan. 19.Bebe Zito: 9000 Hudson Road #615, W...

One hospitalized after crash in Rutland County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

WALLINGFORD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- One person was hospitalized after a crash Wednesday in Wallingford, Vermont, on US Route 7. According to Vermont State Police, a Florida woman suffered serious bodily injury. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, Vermont State Police responded to a crash on State Route 7 near Hartsboro in Wallingford. Through an investigation, police determined the driver of a Chevrolet Colorado crossed the center line, entered the southbound lane, and crashed into another car. The driver of the Chevrolet was hospitalized, while the other driver suffered minor injuries. The Chevrolet driver was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Ask Amy: Reader provides “update” on abusive relationship

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

Dear Readers: Periodically, I ask for “Updates” regarding questions which have been published in this space. I am naturally curious about how things might have turned out for people who have received my advice.This column is devoted to a Q&A that was originally published in 2021.You can read the original question, followed by my answer. The update follows that.Dear Amy: My boyfriend of almost three years is very childish. If I do something he does not like, he will try to get me back or even the score in some way.For instance, I do not want to do a particular act in the bedroom. It makes me super-uncomfortable. No matter how many times I explain this, he says it’s his favorite thing and if I don’t do it, then it’s a deal-breaker. So sometimes I suffer through it, but other times I flat-out refuse.Well, the other day, I refused.Now he won’t kiss me. He says that since I won’t do that for him, kissing is off the table until I do it.How is that fair?Ho...

Expanding Horizons: The NFL's StrategicPush into European Markets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:10 GMT

Picture CreditIn recent years, the National Football League (NFL) has embarked on a bold journey, extending its reach beyond the familiar confines of the United States. This expansion is not just a fleeting experiment but a strategic push to transform the NFL into a global brand, with a significant focus on European markets. The pursuit of global recognition by a traditionally American sport underscores a broader narrative of cultural exchange and the universal appeal of sports.Understanding the NFL's Global AmbitionThe NFL, synonymous with American culture, has long enjoyed immense popularity within the US. However, the league's executives have recognized the potential for international growth, seeing Europe as a fertile ground for expansion. This move is driven by a desire to tap into new audiences, diversify revenue streams, and enhance the sport's global footprint.Tackling the European MarketEurope presents a unique challenge and opportunity for the NFL. Unlike American football...