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Revelers across the US brave heat and rain to celebrate Fourth of July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Revelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday — celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions and concerns about the country’s future.In Boston, people dodged raindrops to nab a coveted space on the grassy oval in front of the Hatch Shell along the Charles River ahead of the traditional Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Hundreds of thousands of partygoers typically line both sides of the river for the fireworks spectacular that follows a concert.At another longstanding celebration, fans of competitive eating crowded to watch Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest held in the Coney Island section of New York City.Heavy downpours interrupted the contest, but after the pause, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut swallowed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.“What a roller coaster, emotionally,” Chestnut said. The 39-year-old f...

IAEA chief will visit Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant before radioactive water is released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — The U.N. nuclear chief is to visit Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.On his way to the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a highlight of his four-day Japan visit, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi will join government and utility officials to hear the concerns of mayors and fishing association leaders and to assure them of the plan’s safety.The IAEA, in its final report released Tuesday, concluded the plan to release the wastewater — which would be significantly diluted but still have some radioactivity — meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible.But local fishing organizations have rejected the plan because they worry that their reputation will be damaged even if their catch isn’t contaminated. It is also opposed by groups in South Korea, China and some Pacific Isl...

‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.Mack, best known for her role as a young Superman’s close friend on “Smallville,” was sentenced to three years behind bars in 2021 after pleading guilty two years earlier to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.Online records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Mack, 40, was released Monday from a federal prison in Dublin, California, near San Francisco. Her release was first reported by the Albany Times-Union.Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with federal authorities in their case against Raniere, who was ultimately sentenced to 120 years in prison after being convicted on sex-trafficking charges.Mack helped prosecutors mount evidence showing how Raniere created a secret society that included brainw...

B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

VANCOUVER — Talks between maritime employers and the union involved in British Columbia’s port strike are deadlocked over maintenance work, both sides say.The union blamed the employers association for failing to agree on “one sentence” in a maintenance deal, while the association said the union was trying to “aggressively expand” control over work it was already unable to fulfil.More than 7,000 workers at 30 ports across B.C. have been on strike since Saturday morning, leading business organizations as well as officials in both Alberta and Saskatchewan to call on Ottawa to step in.In a statement issued Tuesday, a day after talks stalled, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said its jurisdiction over maintenance has been eroded by employers in the BC Maritime Employers Association who were using contractors.“The key issue that is holding up getting a deal is contracting out of ILWU maintenance work by member employers of the BCM...

1 killed, 3 hurt in crash of small plane shortly after takeoff in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — One person was killed and three others were injured when a single-engine plane crashed Tuesday in Southern California, authorities said. The Cessna 172 with four people aboard crashed shortly after taking off from French Valley Airport in Murrieta around 2:45 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Televised news footage showed the small plane upside down in a business parking lot. One person died at the scene about 85 miles (135 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Three others were taken to hospitals, one with serious injuries, the fire department said on Twitter. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The Associated Press

Shooting investigation underway in Harvey, 2 hospitalized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

HARVEY, Ill. -- Harvey police are investigating a shooting that sent multiple people to the hospital on the evening of Tuesday, July 4.According to reports, a shooting allegedly started at home near 147th Street and Peoria Street in Harvey Tuesday evening. Alderman: Migrant shot near Back of the Yards high school Two people were shot and reportedly ran towards a Popeyes a couple of block away, while other reports are saying the shooting started at Popeyes and ended at the home near 147th Street and Peoria Street.Both victims were transported to separate local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time.No further information has become available at this time.Stay with WGN as this story develops

With Loons’ Dayne St. Clair in goal, Canada beats Cuba in Gold Cup to reach quarters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

Canada beats Cuba 4-2 and will play US in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinalHOUSTON — Canada advanced to a quarterfinal matchup against the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, beating Cuba 4-2 on Tuesday night with Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Clair in goal.St. Clair was making his first start of the Gold Cup for Canada. He has been with Minnesota United since being drafted seventh overall in 2019 and has made 16 starts in goal this season.Guatemala also advanced with a 3-2 victory over Guadeloupe at Harrison, New Jersey, and will play Jamaica in the opener of a quarterfinal doubleheader at Cincinnati on Sunday, followed by the U.S.-Canada matchup.Junior Hoilett converted a 21st-minute penalty kick for No. 45 Canada after a hand ball on Eduardo Hernandez on Hoilett’s cross.Jonathan Osorio scored in the 26th off Lucas Cavallini’s pass, Jayden Nelson on a rebound of Cavallini’s shot in the 47th and Liam Millar in the 61st on a header from Hoilett’s corner...

At least 3 shark bites off Long Island this week have officials warning beachgoers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) -- In less than 30 hours this holiday week, Long Island may have had half as many shark bites as it had all of last year, even though 2022 saw a record number of bites, with eight.Right now, state and local authorities confirmed that there have been three shark bites in the ocean waters off the South Shore since Monday afternoon, as well as one additional marine animal bite that is being investigated as a possible shark bite. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It's left officials assuring beachgoers that they're taking every effort to protect them, while at the same time calling on people who come to the seaside to be vigilant, and to be in contact with lifeguards and marine patrol officers at area beaches.New York State Parks lifeguards launched a drone off Robert Moses State Park's Field Beach 3 just before the beach was set to open on Independence Day morning. What it detected a few hundred yard...

St. Peters man charged in fatal hit-n-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A St. Peters man is in custody for allegedly striking a pedestrian with his car in Florissant and fleeing the scene.According to the Florissant Police Department, the crash happened Monday around 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of Howdershell Road and Keeven Lane.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 69-year-old woman laying in the road. She died at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures. Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program to launch soon Witnesses told police they saw a vehicle hit the woman and the driver flee.Officers arrested Dwoyne Dejean, 22, shortly after the incident. Police claim Dejean admitted he was driving the car at the time.On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Dejean with one count of leaving the scene of an accident - resulting in death. He remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

Man found dead on San Bernardino County road

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead after an apparent hit-and-run crash in San Bernardino County.The victim was only identified as a 24-year-old man by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.On June 30, deputies responded to Chamberlaine Way near the intersection of US Hwy 395 in Adelanto around 6:10 a.m.Arriving deputies found the victim lying on the road with injuries “consistent with being hit by a vehicle.”Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No description of a suspect or a suspect vehicle was provided at the time.Details are limited as the deadly incident remains under investigation by the SBSD’s Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy J. Guzman at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling We-Tip at 800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.