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Wildfire in Canadian province contained, while another burns out of control

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes in Canada’s Atlantic Coast province of Nova Scotia is now contained, while a second wildfire remains out of control, officials said Sunday.Nova Scotia’s natural resources department said the Tantallon fire northwest of Halifax is now under control, meaning it is not expected to grow but is not yet out. The blaze broke out a week ago, forcing 16,000 people from their suburban homes and destroying some 200 structures, including 151 homes.But in Shelburne County in southwest Nova Scotia the largest in the province’s history continues to burn out of control. The blaze covered 97 square miles (50 square kilometers) as of Sunday morning and has destroyed at least 50 homes and cottages.Canadian soldiers and firefighters from abroad are now on the ground helping the effort to extinguish the blazes that have been burning in several parts of Nova Scotia for the past week.Fighting the wildfir...

1 injured in shooting, Denver police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person suffered serious injuries after a shooting early Sunday morning, according to Denver Police.The shooting happened in the 8300 block of East Colfax Avenue. A victim was found and taken to a local hospital. They were in stable condition, DPD said. The investigation is ongoing, and officers were working to develop suspect information.

Saudis seek to prop up oil with production cuts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany — Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to support the sagging cost of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major oil-producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push prices higher.The announcement of Saudi’s cuts of 1 million barrels per day, which will start in July, followed a meeting of the alliance at OPEC headquarters in Vienna. The rest of the OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through the end of 2024.“This is a grand day for us, because the quality of the agreement is unprecedented,” Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said at a news conference, adding that the new production targets are “much more transparent and much more fair.”Calling the Saudi reduction a “lollipop,” bin Salman said, “We wanted to ice the cake.” He said the cut could be extended and that the group “will do wh...

Red Sox notebook: Yoshida playing his way into All-Star consideration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

When Masataka Yoshida first signed with the Red Sox, the reaction from across baseball was far from glowing. The 29-year-old could hit in Japan, sure, but what exactly were the Red Sox getting with their five-year, $90 million investment?The answer, it turns out, is a possible MLB All-Star.Since working through his rough start Yoshida has emerged as one of the most productive outfielders in the American League. Entering Sunday Yoshida ranked second in the AL in batting average (.314) with seven home runs, 32 RBI and more walks (23) than strikeouts (22).His .899 OPS also ranks fourth in the league among qualified outfielders, and over his past seven games Yoshida was 12 for 25 (.480) with five extra-base hits.“His bat-to-ball skills always play, the discipline is always good, and it’s just part of the adjustment,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “I’ve been saying it all along, the guy hits.”Yoshida’s start has put him in rare company. Accordi...

Man killed in North County crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A single-vehicle crash in Oceanside left one person dead and another arrested on suspicion of DUI Sunday, authorities said.The incident occurred west of State Route 76 and Airport Road around 1:54 a.m. 20-year-old killed in North County crash According to the Oceanside Police Department, the driver of a 2003 Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound on SR-76 lost control, causing the vehicle to collide with a large tree on the south shoulder of the roadway.Responding officers and paramedics discovered the vehicle's rear passenger, a man described to be in his 30s, had sustained fatal injuries during the crash, police confirmed. His identity is being withheld pending notification of familyMeanwhile, authorities say the driver and front seat passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.According to OPD, it's suspected that alcohol and speed were a factor in the collision. The driver, 29-year-old Guil...

From Oceanside to Valle de Guadalupe: This private jet wine-tasting day trip is luxury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- For those looking to level up their weekend getaways, there's a private jet wine-tasting experience waiting to transport you from Oceanside to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.The increasingly popular tourist destination south of the border is Mexico's premier wine region, producing 90% of all of the country's wine, according to the Discover Baja Travel Club.Some have called Valle de Guadalupe "the Napa Valley of Mexico" and San Diegans can now visit the area in lavish style. 4 castles within driving distance of San Diego North County's Mission Pacific Hotel, a luxury beachfront lodge that was voted the #1 hotel in San Diego in the Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, is living up to splendor by offering what's called the Ultimate Valle Experience. Travelers will take to the skies after being transported from the Oceanside hotel to a private plane in Carlsbad. From there, a smooth landing in Ensenada, Mexico where guests will be picked up...

8 dead in South Africa shooting at men’s hostel near Durban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Gunmen burst into a room at a men’s hostel near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing eight people and leaving two others injured, police said Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the country.Seven men were declared dead immediately after the shooting in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday in the Umlazi township. An eighth man died on Sunday, police said.Two others are hospitalized with injuries, and they include a man who jumped out of the window of the hostel room to escape the gunfire. Police said that 12 men were in the room drinking alcohol when numerous gunmen broke in, shot at them and then fled.Two of the men in the room were unhurt.South Africa is among the 10 countries with the highest homicide rates in the world and there has been a spate of mass shootings in recent years. At least two mass shootings were reported earlier this year.A child was among 10 family members who were killed at a house in April. Eight were shot dead at...

Suburban man taken into custody after K9 bites him in arm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

BEACH PARK, Ill. -- A K9 took a Mundelein man into custody after biting him in the arm during a pursuit in Beach Park overnight. According to police, 31-year-old Ricardo Perez will face two counts of aggravated unlawful possession of a firearm without a FOID or CCL card. Police responded to reports of a fight at a Beach Park motel in the 3900 block of North Sheridan Road. When officers arrived on the second floor of the motel and knocked on the room where the fight was taking place, Perez jumped out a second-floor window and fled on foot while armed with a pistol. 19 people shot, 3 dead in overnight violence on the South Side Canine Dax arrived on scene and recovered Perez's pistol discarded in a bush. He then tracked Perez hiding behind a bush.Ricardo Perez, 31,Police stated that Perez wound not surrender so Canine Dax bit him. Perez was transported to a local hospital for the dog bite and a leg injury he suffered after jumping from the motel window. He was discharged from the ho...

These are the most and least educated states, based on Census data

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

(Stacker) - Each year, around 50 million young Americans attend public elementary and secondary schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, making the country's educational system one of the farthest-reaching and most impactful government services. And while the debate over alternatives like charter schools rages on, one thing is undebatable: The future of the country lies in our youth, and our system's ability to provide an education that will enable them to create productive and meaningful lives for themselves.Because education is handled at the state level—from curricula and budgets to graduation requirements—a standard American education is somewhat hard to define. Formal academic education is one of the ways children and young adults obtain the information needed to seek individual enrichment. Moreover, the social interaction inherent in public educational settings helps young people develop the traits and skills needed to thrive in diverse social ...

How a simple shipping error poisoned most of Michigan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mich. (WOOD) — In many ways, St. Louis, Michigan, is your typical small town. Main Street is one of the city’s primary throughways. The “downtown” shopping district spans just a few blocks. St. Louis doesn’t have a Walmart to call its own. That requires a quick drive over to the nearby city of Alma. But St. Louis has its own claims to fame. The town of approximately 6,800 people prides itself on being the “Middle of the Mitten” — measured to be the geographic center of the state of Michigan. Signs throughout the city boast about that fact.A cynic could call it the middle of nowhere, but that isn’t necessarily true. At one time, St. Louis wasn’t just the “middle” of Michigan, it was also the center of a statewide controversy.Just a couple of short blocks from Main Street, there is a giant swath of open land, about 54 acres in all. It’s surrounded by chainlink fence, with construction equipment and power stations lining the paths. The warning signs are faded by the sun. The...