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Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to Eswatini, one of the island’s 13 remaining allies.Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said, as she departed Taiwan.Since Tsai took office in 2016, China has started putting pressure on countries that have a diplomatic relationship with Taiwan to switch their formal recognition from Taiwan to China. Beijing has successfully poached 9 countries, leaving Taiwan with just 13 countries that acknowledge its statehood.Taiwan’s most recent diplomatic loss was Hondura s, which switched recognition to Beijing in March. Taiwan is a self-ruled island claimed by China. The two sides have been at odds since 1949 when the Communist Party won in the civil war against the Nationalists. The Nationalists fled to Taiwan and set up government on the island. China tod...

Man critically injures alleged home invader

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in the hospital after he was shot after allegedly entering another man's home in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood.CPD officers responded to the 2100 block of North Meade following several reports of an alleged attempted break-in just after 12:45 p.m. on Monday.Police say a man allegedly walked into a home in the area without permission and was shot twice by the 26-year-old homeowner.Neighbors in the area reported hearing three to five gunshots ring out sometime around noon and residents watched as first responders removed someone on a stretcher. ‘It seemed to be the only choice’: Suspect allegedly leaves note inside victim’s car after violent attack According to Chicago paramedics, a 35-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Many longtime neighborhood residents who spoke to WGN News said the area is usually quiet and the sight of swarming police officers is rare.“For the most part, this block is general...

Labor Day’s 94 degrees missed the record by 1 degree. Heat, humidity, gusty SSW winds Tuesday—possible late day shower?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

Better chance for gusty cold frontal thunderstorms late Tuesday nightONLY 7% OF CHICAGO'S LABOR DAYS SINCE THE HOLIDAY WAS DECLARED IN 1894 HAVE PRODUCED HIGHS TEMPS IN THE 90sThe hottest Chicago Labor Day was the 97 degrees reading recorded 69 years ago in 1954. 2023’s Labor-Day temp was 94 degrees and is the hottest Labor Day in the half century since 1973, one of the 8 hottest Labor Days of the past 129 years.Midwest temps have taken off in recent days. We’ve got a late season heat wave underway, and NOW HERE COMES THE HUMIDITY! Another hot humid day is ahead Tuesday and a humid day again Wednesday.Chicago recorded an official high of 94 degrees Sunday—3 degrees from the 1953, just a handful of degrees from the 1983 record of 95.AREAS WEST AND NORTH OF CHICAGO REALLY SIZZLEDHigh temps hit 100 degrees Sunday at Eau Claire and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 99 degrees at LaCrosse, WI, 98 at Mason City, Iowa and 97 at the Twin Cities and Duluth, MN. Huron, South Dakota recorded a high of 103 d...

Former Bowie HS student arrested at Austin campus Monday, principal letter says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A former Bowie High School student was arrested Monday evening after they were found trespassing outside the campus' fine arts building, according to a letter KXAN obtained that was sent to campus families. KXAN also received several tips from people who identified themselves as parents of Bowie High School students who said an incident happened Monday night.In the letter, Bowie High School Principal Mark Robinson said no weapons were found within the student's possession, and they didn't make any threats during the encounter. Police conducted a search of the fine arts building and said it was safe, per the letter."Our campus was and remains safe; however, the arrest was made at gunpoint and may have been upsetting to witness," Robinson said in the letter. "If your child was exposed to this incident and needs support, please contact our counseling team at 512-414-5247."Extra Austin ISD Police officers will be on campus tomorrow out of an abundance of caution, along w...

Minnesota National Guard to assist Louisiana wildfire fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

The Minnesota National Guard is sending troops to provide emergency aviation support in the fight against severe wildfires in Louisiana, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced.The Guard was preparing to send a team of 10 to12 service members and two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to support operations in Louisiana, with plans to depart Tuesday.“Minnesotans don’t stand by when there’s a call for help. Thank you to the members of the Minnesota National Guard for answering the call to help battle the wildfires raging through Louisiana,” Walz said in a prepared statement. “We’re committed to helping these communities in need and assisting our partners in Louisiana get these wildfires under control.”Louisiana is experiencing abnormally high temperatures, historic drought and dangerous wildfire conditions.Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and requested aviation support under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.Related ArticlesLocal News | Commission ...

Man threatened to kill driver in DTLA road rage incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

A man was arrested on Monday after he threatened to kill another man during a road rage incident in Simi Valley. Around 6 p.m., Simi Valley police officers responded to reports of a driver following another driver after a hit-and-run incident. Officers located the suspect involved, 77-year-old Joe Fisher of Simi Valley, and they conducted a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, Fisher was detained after he exited his vehicle and began charging the officers. Authorities determined that Fisher and another driver were involved in a road rage incident in the parking lot of Albertsons on Madera Road. Police say Fisher backed his car up into the front of the other driver’s car and then drove away. While the victim followed him and contacted authorities, Fisher pulled his car next to the victim’s and threatened to kill him. Fisher was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and resisting arrest. He was booked at the Ventura County main jail.

Deputies shoot armed suspect in East L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

Authorities with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a deputy involved shooting that took place in East Los Angeles on Monday. At approximately 1:17 p.m., officers responded to reports of someone with a gun near 4th street and Atlantic Boulevard, according to an L.A. Sheriff’s Department news release.When deputies arrived, they discovered an armed robbery had taken place and the suspect had also reportedly assaulted a victim with a deadly weapon. They located an armed male suspect who revealed a firearm and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. This investigation is ongoing.

Dead body found in Oakland: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating after a dead body was found Monday morning, OPD said. Police were called to the 1400 block of 5th Avenue at about 9:30 a.m. "for the report of a person down," OPD said. Officers arrived and found a man unresponsive. He was declared dead at the scene. There is a 7-11 located at 506 International Boulevard, close to where the body was found. OPD's homicide section is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Police are waiting to identify the victim until his family is notified.Anyone with information is asked to call OPD at (510) 238-3821.

Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Riley Leonard broke loose from a tackler and sprinted to the open for a 44-yard touchdown that highlighted Duke’s tough and physical performance that shocked ninth-ranked Clemson 28-7 in Monday night’s season opener for both teams.Jaquez Moore added a 9-yard scoring run by beating multiple defenders to the near pylon on the right side in the fourth quarter for the Blue Devils (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), giving them an unexpected two-touchdown lead in a game they largely controlled in spite of numerous miscues.That’s because Duke thrice held up after Clemson had pushed inside the 10-yard line — even to the 1 on two of those possessions — to hold the Tigers scoreless. The Blue Devils blocked two field goals and twice forced fumbles in those critical near-the-goal-line moments. And they made Clemson work to move the chains instead of moving the ball in chunks under new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley.In short, the Blue Devils made the...

Montgomery County sees ‘overwhelming’ amount of home improvement scams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:47 GMT

Montgomery County, Maryland, is sounding the alarm for homeowners, as the county and state see an avalanche of reports of home improvement scams.“It’s just overwhelming how many complaints we are receiving,” said Eric Friedman, director of Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection.Friedman said the scams don’t involve small projects, such as getting ripped off after ordering a new fence or window. Rather, they are usually big projects that cost a lot of money.“We’re talking about tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars that consumers are paying upfront for all different kinds of home improvement work,” Friedman said.In many of these cases, so-called contractors show up to a person’s home and offer to do projects for them. They will say they have leftover materials from another project they are doing nearby and offer a deal to work on your home.Friedman said there are also those called “woodchucks” — people who get you to hire them to trim trees, and t...