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Gunmen riding on a motorcycle open fire, killing a worker for the World Food Program in Yemen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed the head of one of the World Food Program’s offices in southwestern Yemen on Friday, the humanitarian organization said. No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, WFP said that Moayad Hameidi, a Jordanian, was shot by gunmen in the city of Taiz not long after he arrived in the country to assume the role as head of its office in that city. It added he died shortly after reaching a hospital. Hameidi was shot by two armed assailants on a motorbike, according to a statement issued by a local security committee on Friday. No further information was given.Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, also known by its acronym AQAP and believed to be one of the more dangerous branches of the al-Qaida terror network, is active in several regions in Yemen. Years of the country’s civil war have allowed the militants to maintain a presence in several areas around Yemen. The war began in 2014, when the Iran-b...

Puerto Rico man found guilty of killing 8 at bar owned by rival drug trafficker following retrial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A man accused of killing eight people after opening fire at a bar rented by a rival drug trafficker in northern Puerto Rico was found guilty on Friday following a retrial.A federal jury also found Alexis Candelario Santana guilty of killing an unborn child and injuring 19 other people in the October 2009 mass shooting in which Candelario’s godson and cousin were killed.The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that 17 different weapons were used in the shooting, with more than 330 shell casings found at the bar called La Tómbola in Toa Baja.Authorities said that Candelario and others opened fire on people gathered outside the bar as they celebrated its grand opening and then entered the building and continued shooting.Candelario, who also was convicted of 40 counts of drug trafficking, is scheduled to be sentenced in October. His attorneys said they would appeal Friday’s conviction.Candelario previously had been found guilty in the case and received a life s...

A UPS strike could be just around the corner. Here’s what you need to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking. As the deadline to reach a new contract nears, a potential UPS strike feels closer than ever.Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country. The Teamsters, which represent more than half of the company’s workforce, will resume talks with UPS on Tuesday. That leaves less than a week to come to an agreement before the current contract expires on Monday, July 31. The union has authorized a strike and Sean M. O’Brien, a fiery leader elected last year to lead the union, has vowed to do so if their demands aren’t met. “We’re sending a message… all 340,000 of our members are united and ready to fight,” O’Brien told The Associated Press at a practice picket Friday in Atlanta, where UPS is based. UPS’s unionized workers still seethe about a contract they feel was forced on them in 2018, and say that the company delivers millions more packages...

New plans for Bellevue house tabled in Parliament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

An historic Canadian property in Kingston is expected to see some strategic changes after a new ten year Management Plan was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. The Bellevue House, the former home of Canada’s first Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald for parts of the 1940s, has a new proposed management plan that seeks to adopt an “evolving understanding” of Sir John. A’s legacy alongside the site’s restoration, and to increase the involvement of the site in community events. Acting Superintendent for National Historic Sites in Eastern and Central Ontario Valerie Martin says Bellevue House formerly had a significant focus on the achievements of Canada’s first Prime Minister, while the new management plan seeks to explore different perspectives on Macdonald’s complex legacy and paint a more complete picture.“The former management plan really spoke to raising awareness about the achievements of Sir John. A Macdonald,” Martin said. ...

Police arrest 4 carjacking suspects in SW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

A vehicle that was reported stolen on Thursday night in the Hammocks District has been successfully recovered, and four suspects are now in custody following a swift response from law enforcement. According to Miami-Dade Police, the Real Time Crime Center issued a “Be On The Lookout” alert after a License Plate Reader, which captures license plate information and cross-checks it against databases, activated in Southwest Miami-Dade, signaling the presence of the stolen vehicle.Around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, MDPD officers initiated a search operation in the area where the LPR had indicated the vehicle’s presence. The pursuit concluded at the intersection of Southwest 216th Street and U.S. 1, where officers successfully stopped the stolen vehicle.Crime scene technicians at the scene dusted the car for fingerprints and took photos of the evidence. Police said they found a gun in the car they stopped. The car was eventually towed away. According to authorities, the four i...

Restaurant owner accused of shooting at man in Boston’s North End ordered held without bail after arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

A Boston restaurant owner who police had considered “armed and dangerous” at one point was taken into custody Friday after he spent a week on the run following a shooting in the city’s North End. The Boston Police Department announced that officers assigned to its Fugitive Unit arrested Patrick Mendoza, 54, on Friday morning. The owner of Monica’s Trattoria had been wanted in connection with a brazen shooting in the North End that happened the night of Wednesday, July 12.He was arraigned on charges following his arrest and was ordered held without bail.The shooting last week left a bullet hole in the window of Modern Pastry on Hanover Street and led to a warrant being issued for Mendoza’s arrest on charges that included:Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Gun)Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous WeaponAssault and BatteryVideo from that night obtained by 7NEWS showed a man police say was Mendoza as he rode up on a bicycle and opened fire on a ...

Fire suppression system goes off at Allston gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

A fire suppression system went off at a gas station in Allston Friday afternoon, causing a cover of white powder over the Shell station’s parking lot and gas pumps.The Shell gas station on the corner of North Harvard and Cambridge Streets in Allston was covered in the suppressant, which is a baking soda mixture, after the system was triggered.Crews are investigating why the system was triggered. Heat normally sets off the fire suppression system, and this system was inspected in April. Crews said an ambulance was at the scene to address the side effects of sneezing and coughing from the suppressant, but no injuries were reported. The gas station needs a working suppression system to safely reopen, and repairs could possibly delay the reopening to Monday.

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown helps kick off Dorchester basketball court revamp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

The Boston Parks Department and Celtics star Jaylen Brown teamed up with Red Bull to kick off the first phase of transforming the basketball court at Fenelon Park in Dorchester.“The court is going to look amazing,” Brown said. “It’s going to look beautiful, it’s going to be a space for a lot of our young people to play and participate, but this space represents what needs to be done more in Boston.”Most of the court will get a makeover with new benches, hoops and fresh paint. The designer Kaiya Santos, a student at Northeastern University, won the “Get in the Paint” contest and will now showcase her creativity to the city. “I’m very excited about it,” Santos said. “I think it’s really important to make an impact on the community.”Mayor Michelle Wu said the painting projects represents an investment in community recreation.“We’re making a big effort to partner whenever possible and make our own investments in youth sports,” Wu said. “It is a huge, huge initiative to build commun...

Home Showcase: Pool a highlight at E. Sandwich home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Without taking anything away from Cape Cod beaches, sometimes you don’t want to deal with parking, people, and sand in your snacks.With 7 Winnies Way in East Sandwich, your Cape outdoor paradise is invite-only and the kitchen is just a few steps away — thoughtfully curated to offer a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor livingStep into the ultimate outdoor retreat, where a glittering in-ground pool awaits, inviting family and guests to bask in the sun and unwind amidst the serenity of this private getaway surrounded by trees. You’ll be entertaining in style with a covered pergola and outdoor dining area, perfect for hosting small gatherings or a huge bash — the property boasts close to 1.5 acres of land. For leisurely afternoons, the pool house offers a laid-back spot for a drink and a rousing game of shuffleboard.When you’ve worked up an appetite, a painstakingly updated kitchen awaits, designed to delight even the most discerning chef: a Wolf stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, quartz...

Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

By The Associated PressReaction to the death of Tony Bennett at age 96:“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.” — Sir Elton John, via Instagram. “Goodnight, #TonyBennett. Thank you for your commitment to love, civil rights, and a better world.” And: “ #TonyBennett was a national and global treasure who utilized his platform as a legendary performer to stand for Civil Rights. In 2002, @ TheKingCenter, under my mother’s leadership, awarded him our Salute to Greatness Award. It was our honor to honor Mr. Bennett.” — Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., via Twitter. “Tony Bennett was a consummate artist. All you have to do is listen to any one of his hundreds of recordings to recognize that. Very early on, his music quietly wove itself into the fabr...