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Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each carries the risk of political blowback going into next year’s presidential elections. She spent barely 24 hours on the ground in Dubai, less time than it took to get to the United Arab Emirates and then back to Washington.At the U.N. climate conference, when it was announced that “her excellency Kamala Harris” was taking the stage Saturday for remarks, she was not even in the room. Harris’ chair sat unoccupied as world leaders assembled for the panel spoke. When she did show up, she gave a short speech, then dashed off quickly, only to be summoned back for a group photo.Harris was delayed because she had been on the telephone with the emir of Qatar regarding the Israel-Hamas war. And she was in a hurry after the climate ev...

Crash that closed Gardiner Expressway for many hours Saturday likely due to street racing: police

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

Toronto police believe stunt racing may have been the cause of an early morning crash that closed the westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway most of Saturday morning. Police say a red Porsche Cayenne was travelling at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes when it struck a tractor-trailer near Park Lawn Road just before 1:30 a.m. The force of the crash caused the truck to lose control and flip on its side, blocking all westbound lanes in the process.The driver of the Porsche abandoned the vehicle and was last seen fleeing the area in an eastbound direction. No description of the driver was immediately available. Investigators believe the Porsche may have been racing with another vehicle on the highway which also fled the scene of the crash.The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Homeowner fatally shot suspect during home invasion, Los Angeles police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

(KTLA) — The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a homeowner allegedly shot and killed a home invasion suspect.Officers were first called to a home in Granada Hills around 5 a.m. Saturday morning on calls of a "hot prowl," or a burglary in progress when the homeowner is present, law enforcement officials explained."The officers' preliminary investigation determined that approximately three to four armed males in their 20s entered the home with the intent to burglarize the location," LAPD said on X, formerly Twitter, just after 1 p.m. Saturday. "A suspect pointed a weapon at the victim and while the suspects were inside the residence, the victim produced a firearm and a shooting occurred."One of the suspects was struck by gunfire and died at the scene, police said. Pentagon: American warship, commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea According to the LAPD, a grandmother and a toddler were also in the home at the time.Video shows the homeowner being detained by police...

San Marcos police searching for missing, endangered man

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department said it was searching for a missing man.SMPD said it needed help finding 45-year-old Jacob Newhouse, who was reported missing to police by a family member Friday.“The family member told SMPD that Newhouse was last seen Tuesday, November 28 when he left his home on Escondido Circle in San Marcos without his wallet, phone, vehicle, or keys,” SMPD said. “Police contacted his work and he failed to show up on November 29.”According to police, information suggested Newhouse might have intent to harm himself, and he is considered endangered.Police described Newhouse as 5’ 11” and weighing approximately 180 pounds.Officials said he might have been wearing the green plaid clothing when he went missing. SMPD said anyone with information on the whereabouts of Newhouse should call the non-emergency SMPD number at 512-753-2108.

Motorist killed in St. Paul collision following a brief State Patrol chase on I-94

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

A motorist was killed early Sunday following a brief chase on Interstate 94, the State Patrol said.A trooper saw the vehicle moving rapidly on eastbound I-94 near Hamline Avenue just before 2 a.m. An attempt to halt the vehicle with emergency lights and sirens near Dale Street failed, according to an incident report.The trooper aborted the pursuit as the motorist attempted to exit at Marion Street. The vehicle careened through an intersection and slammed into a concrete wall, the report said.SAINT PAUL: A driver who was apparently fleeing an attempted traffic stop from eastbound I-94 crashed at the ramp to Marion St. before 2 a.m. – Reconstruction of the crash was requested, with one reported fatality and two others injured. Troopers had discontinued their pursuit… pic.twitter.com/PY3LN9Elmv— MN CRIME | Police/Fire/EMS (@MN_CRIME) December 3, 2023Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Cathedral Christmas Festival among holiday events in the Twin Cities th...

Business People: Lillian Otieno to lead state Emerging Farmers Office

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

OF NOTELillian OtienoThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Lillian Otieno will lead the department’s Emerging Farmers Office as its first director. Otieno most recently served as coordinator for the Emerging Farmers program since 2021, and has been an MDA employee since 2017. Volunteer Emerging Farmers’ Working Group members, serving two-year terms, are: Marcus Carpenter, Hennepin County; Gigi DiGiacomo, Hennepin County; Catherine Fleming, Hennepin County; Cindy Hale, St. Louis County; Kiersten Hansen, Brown County; Maren McDonnell, Carver County; Taran Skwira, Morrison County; and Relyndis Tegomoh, Ramsey County.FINANCIAL SERVICESIFC National Marketing, a Coon Rapids-based marketing agency for insurance providers, announced the hire of Frankie Villeneuve as agent success specialist. Villeneuve previously worked as an insurance agent at Equis Financial.HEALTH CAREUCare, a Minneapolis-based health insurer, announced the following new board directors: Dorothy Bridges,...

Hundreds stroll through the rain for 41st Annual Troy Victorian Stroll

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Sunday, hundreds walked the streets of Downtown Troy for the 41st Annual Troy Victorian Stroll. This year, organizers added a very special celebration… the bicentennial of the poem ‘Twas the night before Christmas, published in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. And many friends and families strolled through the rain to get a feel of the holiday season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Kayla Dillon says that she usually misses the event because of work, so she was very excited to get the chance to attend finally.“And I know that a bunch of people would come, and they would tell me how much fun it is,” she said. “And you hear about it all over social media. And it just sounds like a nice event.”Kirsten Dillon made sure to dress up as her idol, Alexander Hamilton“And I most likely got inspired by him because he was the first secretary for Washington,” she said.The christmas200.com group performed ‘Twas the Night B...

St. Louis teen falls victim to PlayStation 5 robbery scheme

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The alleged customer robbed a teen who was trying to sell their PlayStation 5. On December 2, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., St. Louis police officers responded to a robbery at Delmar and DeBaliviere.The victim, a 17-year-old, reported being the target of a robbery in the 900 block of Hamilton. The victim had arranged to sell their PlayStation 5 to the suspect. Upon meeting, the suspect took possession of the PlayStation 5 and its accessories.Instead of providing payment, the suspect brandished a gun, pointing it at the victim. In fear for their safety, the victim promptly left the area and went to Delmar and DeBaliviere, where they contacted the police to report the robbery.The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.

Texans 13, Broncos 0: Matt Ammendola with another field goal for Houston

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 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 updatesSecond-quarter updatesMissed call (11:57 a.m.): That’s a bad underthrow by Russell Wilson, but also 100% DPI.About a 50-yard difference on the no call against Stingley, who was beat, didn’t play the ball and made contact before it arrived. — Parker GabrielIf we count that obviously low hit on Russell Wilson on the Broncos’ first drive, the officials have missed two very big calls so far in Houston. — Matt SchubertRumble (11:56 a.m.): Javonte Williams rumbles down the gut for a 16-yard gain. — Joe NguyenAttack (11:55 a.m.): Will Anderson Jr. is unstoppable. — Ryan McFaddenThree more (11:51 a.m.): Matt Ammendola with a 38-yard field goal for Houston. Texans 13, Broncos 0 with 12:54 to go in the half. — Joe NguyenDenve...

Reports: Actor Michael B. Jordan crashes his Ferrari in Hollywood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:09 GMT

Michael B. Jordan crashed his Ferrari in Hollywood late Saturday night, according to multiple reports.Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to KTLA that officers responded to the intersection of Sunset and Beachwood Drive just before 11:35 p.m. on reports of a traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers found that a vehicle had struck another one that was parked, police said. According to TMZ, the Ferrari belongs to and was being driven by actor Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the Creed films and Black Panther and was People Magazine’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive. Stringer service OnSceneTV also reported that Jordan was behind the wheel, but those reports could not be confirmed by the LAPD. A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michae...