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Florida Republican chairman won’t resign over rape allegation, saying he is innocent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The chair of Florida’s Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman’s allegation that he raped her, saying in an email to supporters that he is innocent. He did not address any specifics of the accusation that has roiled the state’s conservative politics. Christian Ziegler sent the statement to state Republicans on Saturday, saying that he and his wife, Bridget Ziegler, are being targeted because they are “such loud political voices.” His wife co-founded the conservative group Moms for Liberty, which has led a campaign with Gov. Ron DeSantis to roll back sex education in Florida schools. DeSantis said last week that while Christian Ziegler is innocent until proven guilty, he should resign to avoid becoming a distraction to their party. Ziegler insists he won’t quit. “We have a country to save and I am not going to let false allegations of a crime put that mission on the bench as I wait for this process to wrap up,” wrote ...

Atmospheric river storm to bring heavy rain to southern B.C., Environment Canada says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

VICTORIA — Environment Canada says a heavy rain storm it’s calling an atmospheric river is forecast to hit southern British Columbia Monday.The agency says the storm will bring heavy rain and snow at higher elevations and increase the risk of flooding and landslides.But it says the storm is forecast to be weaker than the November 2021 atmospheric river that caused massive floods in the Fraser Valley, created slides that cut off major highway and rail links and overflowed dikes threatening communities and forcing evacuations.A special weather statement from Environment Canada says elevated ocean water levels near Metro Vancouver, the southern Gulf Islands and Saanich Peninsula are expected to create high astronomical tides.It says minor coastal flooding is possible along exposed shorelines.It also notes the elevated water levels at high tide are expected to persist until Tuesday.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2023.The Canadian Press

Quebec police investigate death of man acquitted last year in organized crime murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

Quebec provincial police are investigating after a man who was acquitted last year of murdering an organized crime member was shot dead north of Montreal late Saturday.Provincial police confirmed 30-year-old Marc Issa El-Khoury, a man known to police, was the victim of an apparent homicide.Issa El-Khoury was found not guilty last year in the 2019 murder of a Hell’s Angels member in Mississauga, Ont.Laval police responded to a 911 call at 11:30 p.m. regarding an armed assault at a commercial building in the Duvernay neighbourhood, and found a victim who was declared dead on site.The investigation was transferred to Quebec provincial police because of the potential link to organized crime.Police are also investigating a vehicle that was found on fire in Montreal to determine whether it’s related to the crime. 

Review: The long Kiss goodbye ends at New York’s Madison Square Garden, but Kiss avatars loom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the end of the road for Kiss. But it’s not the end of Kiss.The hard-rocking quartet from New York City played final live concerts Friday and Saturday at Madison Square Garden, culminating a half century of rocking and rolling all night and partying every day.And there was a surprise ending. But it wasn’t cameo appearances by former members, as many fans had wanted. Instead, in a venture meant to keep Kiss out there — somewhere — forever, Kiss announced at the end of Saturday’s final show that the band will live on indefinitely as digitized avatars — to be deployed in ways yet to be revealed.One hint, though: In a promotional video released after the show, Gene Simmons said, “It’s gonna be the best concert you’ve ever seen.” (Presumably for an added fee.)Many Kiss fans said they are not interested in paying to see virtual recreations of the band, including syndicated rock host Eddie Trunk. A lifelong Kiss fan from New Jersey, h...

Casino workers with MGM Grand Detroit ratify deal, ending 47-day strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Casino workers for MGM Grand Detroit have voted to ratify a new contract, ending a 47-day strike. MGM Grand Detroit workers are union members of the Detroit Casino Council, which represents nearly 4,000 employees of the city’s three casinos. Their approval Saturday on a five-year agreement comes weeks after unionized workers reached an agreement with other two casinos following a roughly one-month strike. Workers at MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino walked off the job Oct. 17 over issues including health care and wages that had not kept up with the cost of living.The new agreement, which covers about 1,700 employees, includes an average immediate 18% pay raise, workload reductions and no health care costs increases for employees, according to the council. The union workers include dealers, cleaning staff and valets.“We sacrificed a lot during the pandemic, but we fought for and ultimately won a contract that secures our health...

CPD: Woman arrested after striking, killing bicyclist in Lincoln Square

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman has been arrested and charged after Chicago police said she struck and killed a bicyclist in October in Lincoln Square.Kali Rynerason, 30, was charged with aggravated DUI crash causing death, six traffic citations and one ordinance violation, according to information from the Chicago Police Department. Ghost bike honoring teen placed at site of deadly crash Police said she struck and killed Donald Heggemann, 59, who was a studio manager and administrative assistant at Northeastern University.He was riding his bike home from work when he was struck on Oct. 23 in the 5900 block of North Damen.

What's new on Netflix in December 2023?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

(KSWB) -- With colder weather comes an increased desire to cozy up at home with popcorn and a movie.There's good news for those looking to watch modern flicks or those eager to delve into a television series: Netflix is releasing a new wave of streaming content this month. From holiday-themed baking shows to documentaries and additional seasons of some series favorites, here's a look at "Netflix and chill" options for the start of the winter season:Available Dec. 1"May December" – Netflix Film"Sweet Home" Season 2 – Netflix Series"Basketball Wives" Seasons 3-4"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice""Big Brother" Seasons 6 and 17"Birds of Prey" (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)"Black Swan""Blockers""Boyz n the Hood""Burlesque""College Hill: Celebrity Edition" Season 1"Holey Moley" Seasons 1-2"Insidious""L.A. Confidential""Man of Steel""The Meg""Neighbors""Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems" Season 1"Shazam!""She’s All That""She’s the Man""Suicide S...

Private security officer shot, injured in Topgolf parking lot in north Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One security officer was shot early Sunday morning while working security at Topgolf in north Austin, according to private security company Texas Public Safety and Investigations. The security company said two officers issued a trespass warning to two men for disorderly conduct and public intoxication around 10:30 p.m. Officers made contact with a man who was urinating on a wall and asked him and another person to leave the property, which they eventually did.The male subjects returned around midnight with one or two other men and began assaulting the officers, according to the company. One of the officers tried to call for backup, but their radio was "smacked out of his hands." The company said there was a physical struggle, and one of the men shot one of the officers from behind. The uninjured officer, who is also an emergency medical technician, began life-saving measures. The officer was taken to a local trauma center around 12:15 a.m. with serious, life-threaten...

PHOTOS: Yankee Trails hosts holiday Stuff the Bus toy drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On December 2, Yankee Trails hosted a holiday Stuff the Bus bonanza in Albany to benefit Toys for Tots. The event was held at Slip 12 on Erie Boulevard. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event hosted an array of retailers working together to collect new and unused toys for local military families, with thousands of dollars worth of toys being donated by the end of day. The toy drive also featured free hot chocolate, music from a live DJ and an appearance from Santa Claus himself.Yankee Trails hosts holiday Stuff the Bus toy drive (Photos: Yankee Trails) Hundreds stroll through the rain for 41st Annual Troy Victorian Stroll “Yankee Trails has been getting into the Holiday Spirit in a strong way the past twelve years withour Santa’s Magical Express event, and this year we decided to ‘Spread Holiday Cheerthroughout the Year’ to more families in the Capital Region,” said Stephen Tobin, President ofYank...

Texans 16, Broncos 3: Matt Ammendola’s field goal adds three more for Houston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

The Broncos are on a five-game winning streak since starting the season with a 1-5 record. Can they keep the momentum rolling? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.Live updatesThird-quarter updatesThree more (12:54 p.m.): Matt Ammendola with the 38-yard field goal for Houston. Texans 16, Broncos 3 with 8:51 to go in the third quarter. — Joe NguyenAnother third down stop for the Broncos, but the Texans convert their third field goal of the game to take a 16-3 lead. — Ryan McFaddenJonathan Harris (12:53 p.m.): Nice consecutive plays by Broncos lineman Jonathan Harris. He stopped Dameon Harris’ run and then sacked C.J. Stroud. — Joe NguyenStroud to Collins. Again. (12:51 p.m.): And that’s a 39-yard gain for the combo again. — Joe NguyenOffensive woes (12:48 p.m.): Wilson is sacked twice on the first drive of the third quarter. Anderson is doing whatever he wants to Denver’s offense. &#...