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NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into the fold before next month’s summit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that he will call an urgent meeting in the coming days to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military organization. It’s a last-ditch effort to have the Nordic country standing alongside the allies at a major summit next month.NATO requires the unanimous approval of all members to expand. Turkey accuses Sweden of being too lenient toward groups that Ankara says pose a security threat, including militant Kurdish groups and people associated with a 2016 coup attempt.Stoltenberg said he has held fresh talks on Sweden’s candidacy with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as well as senior officials from Sweden and neighboring Finland, which became the 31st member of the world’s biggest security organization in April.“We agreed to convene a high-level meeting in Brussels before the summit” in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius beginning July 11, Stoltenberg told reporters. “The aim is to make...

Israeli media say Israeli officials approved plans to build over 5,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media say Israeli officials approved plans to build over 5,000 new homes in West Bank settlements.Source

Craig Brown, Scotland’s longest serving national team coach, dies at 82

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — Craig Brown, Scotland’s longest serving national team coach, has died. He was 82.Brown’s death was announced Monday by Aberdeen, where he was a former manager, director and club ambassador.“A dear friend to us all, Craig will be sorely missed and our love and condolences are with his family at this terribly sad time,” the club said.Brown was the last coach to lead Scotland to a World Cup in 1998. He was in charge of the team from 1993-2001. He also led Scotland to the European Championship in 1996.He went on to manage Preston, Motherwell and Aberdeen, where he ended his career in 2013. He was then invited to join the board.“Craig was a friend to all of us at the club, and a mentor and confidante to many,” Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack said. “He was one of those rare individuals who was not only effective at what he did but universally loved by all who got to know him.”As a player, Brown won the Scottish league title with Dundee in 1...

¿Qué es la “nieve de sandía”? El fenómeno que tiñe de rosa y rojo las montañas de Utah

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

(CNN) — Los habitantes de Utah han estado viendo nieve en el suelo teñida de rojo y rosa.Es muy bonito a la vista, pero ¿qué hay detrás de este fenómeno natural apodado “nieve de sandía”?Los expertos afirman que se trata de un fenómeno normal que aparece en zonas montañosas de todo el mundo.Aunque no lo sospeches por los colores de la nieve, es el resultado de la floración de algas verdes que prosperan en ambientes fríos y nevados, según Scott Hotaling, profesor adjunto del Departamento de Ciencias de las Cuencas Hidrográficas de la Universidad Estatal de Utah.La especie de alga causante de la colorida nieve de Utah se llama Chlamydomonas nivalis.Hotaling dijo que, aunque la nieve en Utah ha aparecido roja —el color más común del fenómeno—, hay tipos de algas que viven en el hielo y la nieve que pueden convertir la precipitación helada, normalmente blanca, en todo tipo de colores, incluidos el púrpura, el verde y el naranja.“Normalmente, (las algas) se encuen...

Closing arguments set in trial of Florida deputy accused of failing to stop Parkland school shooter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in the trial of a former Florida sheriff’s deputy accused of failing to confront the shooter who murdered 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland high school five years ago.Prosecutors and the attorney for Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson spent his trial contesting what he heard, saw and knew during the six-minute attack inside a three-story classroom building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.https://www.youtube.com/live/DrE-7zYL8mA?feature=sharePeterson, 60, is charged with felony child neglect and other charges for his alleged failure to confront former student Nikolas Cruz before the gunman reached the 1200 building’s third floor, where six of the victims died. Peterson is not charged in connection with the deaths of 11 people killed on the first floor before he reached the building. It is the first time a U.S. law enforcement officer h...

Deadline Approaching for Broward County Residents to Apply for Federal Assistance Following Severe Storms and Flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

Broward County residents who were affected by severe storms and flooding in April are reminded to act quickly as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stands ready to offer aid in the form of rental assistance or covering other disaster-related expenses. Homeowners who were affected may also receive support from FEMA for essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.To seek assistance, Broward County homeowners and renters have several options. They can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, access the FEMA website, or utilize the FEMA App.A Disaster Recovery Center is currently in operation at Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale, available until Thursday, June 29. The center’s hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday.Furthermore, individuals seeking aid are reminded that the deadline to submit a disaster loan application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ...

AriZona introduces new alcoholic beverages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

AriZona, a beloved beverage brand known for its 99-cent price tag, is branching out this summer with a new line of alcoholic beverages. Departing from their signature affordable offerings, the AriZona Hard Premium Spiked Beverages will be available in 22-ounce cans for $3.49. The new Arizona alcoholic beverage is marketed as delivering the same iconic taste that the brand’s iced teas are known for, while also packing a punch with a 5% alcohol content. This addition aims to cater to consumers seeking a refreshing and spirited twist on their favorite thirst quencher. Enthusiasts can choose from three tantalizing flavors: Lemon, Peach, and Green Tea. Each variant promises a unique blend of delightful taste and a hint of alcoholic indulgence. While the introduction of these new alcoholic beverages deviates from the company’s established pricing, it represents an opportunity for the brand to capture a broader consumer base and diversify its product range. Fans can get their h...

Man shot in leg near Chicano Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A man was hospitalized Monday after he was shot near Chicano Park, the San Diego Police Department said.The shooting happened around 12:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of Logan Avenue in the Barrio Logan neighborhood.According to police, the victim was shot from behind and hit in the leg by a bullet. The man said he saw two men running away from the scene through Chicano Park. Caught on camera: Meteor lights up San Diego sky The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, SDPD said.The circumstances that may have led to the shooting are not yet known and the incident is still under investigation by police.No descriptions of the suspects were available and there is nobody in custody related to the incident at this time.

Couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death, and police don’t know who did it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary were stabbed to death, along with another family member, in what law enforcement officials said was probably a random attack.The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said. Police worry that the killer or killers may be still at large, and residents in nearby neighborhoods were urged to remain vigilant.“Two of the individuals were celebrating a golden wedding anniversary this weekend. As you can imagine, this would be tragic on any day. To have family gathered for this kind of a celebration makes it particularly tragic,” Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Sunday evening.Preliminary investigation indicates that there were signs of forced entry and that the victims were stabbed, Ryan said.There was an attempted break-in about a half-mile from the victims’ home early Sunday, but it’s unclear if the two crimes were related, Ryan said....

Kentucky attorney general is accused of seeking donations from company his office is investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:50 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron directly solicited donations for his gubernatorial campaign from executives with a Kentucky drug treatment organization that his office began investigating last year, according to an attorney for the organization.The request for contributions occurred during a call Cameron made early this year to a representative of Edgewater Recovery Centers, Edgewater attorney Michael Denbow told The Associated Press. A Cameron campaign official made a follow-up call to the same representative, and there was an exchange regarding a possible fundraiser that ultimately never occurred, he said. Denbow declined to identify the Edgewater representative who received the calls.Several Edgewater executives later donated thousands of dollars to Cameron’s campaign during the spring primary campaign. The donations have since been refunded by the campaign. But the timing of the solicitations, coming as Edgewater was under investigation, ra...