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Canadian trapped in Gaza says first load of aid barely helping humanitarian crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

A Canadian man trapped in Gaza says the first truckloads of aid let into the enclave today since the latest Israel-Hamas war began two weeks ago will barely make a dent to the humanitarian crisis Palestinians are experiencing all around him.Mahmoud Nasser, a 30-year-old who relocated to Gaza City from Mississauga, Ont., in 2021 to take care of his aging father, is among the people in the Palestinian territory under bombardment from Israeli airstrikes since Hamas’ bloody and shocking rampage in southern Israel two weeks ago.While sheltering with 50 others in the southern city of Khan Yunis, Nasser says in a phone interview the aid that trickled into Gaza on Saturday for the first time since Israel sealed the region off from food, water and electricity does very little to help people who are already starving and desperately hunting for safe drinking water.He says he is privileged enough to get a bottle of water a day but expects to see many people who are still not dead from the...

Sevilla expels fan from stadium for racist behavior during game against Real Madrid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla expelled a fan from its stadium and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior” in Saturday’s home game against Real Madrid in the Spanish league.In a statement Sevilla did not specify what the behavior was, or any intended target. Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, who is Black, has been targeted by racist abuse by rival fans on several occasions.Sevilla’s statement was issued shortly after it drew 1-1 with Madrid at its Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville.Sevilla said that it “condemns any xenophobic and racist behavior, even an isolated case, like this one was, and expresses its predisposition to work with authorities to eradicate these attitudes.”___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerThe Associated Press

Man transported to trauma centre after stabbing near Yonge-Dundas Square

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

Toronto paramedics have transported a man to a trauma centre after being found with stab wounds near Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday afternoon.Toronto police received a call at approximately 2:27 p.m. and arrived on scene where they located a man with a stab wound to the back.The location of the actual altercation is still unknown. The suspect fled the area and is described as a male, white, 6’0, wearing a black leather jacket, last seen going westbound on Dundas Street West.The adult male victim was transported with serious injuries to a trauma centre.

Quebec tuition hike for out-of-province students already weighing on high schoolers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

MONTREAL — Quebec’s decision to raise university tuition for out-of-province students starting next year is already weighing on high schoolers and their families.17-year-old Gage Crouchman from Ottawa says he was interested in applying to McGill and Concordia universities, but the roughly $8,000 tuition hike would be an insurmountable financial barrier.Though 16-year-old Kes Lokker and his father from Grimsby, Ont. say their family would be able to afford the new tuition — around $17,000 — Kes worries the sum will eliminate opportunities for his friends.Kes is considering the renowned engineering and aerospace programs in the province, but his father says the increase will encourage them to more seriously explore options in Ontario, the U.S. and Europe.Coco Clement, a 17-year-old who travelled from Vancouver to Montreal to visit Concordia, says the new tuition makes her less interested in Quebec because of the additional financial burden.Concordia director of student recruitme...

As strike deadline looms, St. Lawrence Seaway authority says little progress in talks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

MONTREAL — The organization employing workers at the St. Lawrence Seaway says there has been little progress in labour negotiations with a major union just hours before workers are poised to walk off the job.Unifor, which represents some 360 workers with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp., issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer earlier this week, saying seaway workers were ready to strike as of midnight Saturday.A potential halt would likely affect cargo shipments immediately along the St. Lawrence corridor, which runs between Montreal and Lake Erie and carried $16.7 billion worth of cargo last year.The seaway authority says Unifor continues to demand wage increases patterned after automotive negotiations, but asserts that while automotive workers had fallen behind inflation following givebacks, seaway workers have not.It says workers have negotiated salary increases over the past 20 years and now take home wages that are 10 per cent ahead of inflation.Negotiations beg...

Iowa woman who made fake cancer claims on social media must pay restitution but stays out of prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman who falsely claimed to have cancer and documented her “battle” on social media will stay out of prison after a judge gave her probation and a suspended sentence.Madison Russo, 20, never had pancreatic cancer, leukemia nor the football-sized tumor wrapped around her spine she that claimed in postings on TikTok, GoFundMe, Facebook and LinkedIn. But over 400 people sent her donations. As part of the 10-year suspended sentence handed down Friday, she was ordered to pay $39,000 in restitution and a $1,370 fine. If she stays out of trouble for three years of probation, she’ll stay free.The Bettendorf woman pleaded guilty in June to first-degree theft. In court on Friday, Judge John Telleen declined a defense request that would have wiped the conviction off her record if she completes probation successfully. He said people who deal with her in the future should know that she once engaged in a “criminal scheme,” and that “serious crimes must have s...

The vehicle has been found but the suspect still missing in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities found the vehicle used by the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge but asked the public to remain vigilant Saturday as they continued searching for the man. Pedro Argote, 49, is suspected of gunning down the judge in his driveway hours after he ruled against him in a divorce case. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement posted on Facebook that the silver Mercedes SUV that Argote was believed to be driving has been located in Williamsport, about 8 miles (13 kilometers) southwest of Hagerstown, where the judge was shot outside his home. The sheriff’s office planned a news conference late Saturday afternoon.“Anyone with information on Argote’s location should immediately notify law enforcement,” the sheriff’s office said in its statement.Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, was shot Thursday night, just hours after he awarded custody of Argote’s children to his wife. Washington County Sherif...

Who is Speaker candidate Mike Johnson?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

(The Hill) — Just one day after the House GOP abandoned Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as its Speaker nominee, multiple lawmakers have officially jumped into the race. The House has been without a Speaker for nearly three weeks, after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was outsted from the position earlier this month in a historic vote. While House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) was the conference's first nominee, he withdrew a day later, citing concerns he couldn't garner the 217 votes needed to be elected. Jordan, the second nominee, also failed to reach a majority — even after three ballots. Concerns grow over spread of anti-Muslim violence House Republicans will meet again on Monday evening before hopefully announcing a new nominee on Tuesday. Sunday at noon is the deadline for candidates to file candidacy.House Republican Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday joined the now-crowded field of candidates vying for the gavel. Here’s what you need to know about him...

Texas, Houston clash for the 1st time since 2002; Majors set to play after injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to Lowell Galindo of Longhorn Network, Texas center Jake Majors will play against Houston on Saturday.Galindo reported that head coach Steve Sarkisian said Majors is cleared to play against the Cougars in Houston. The game is set to start at 3 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX.Ja'Tavion Sanders, the Longhorns' dynamic tight end who has been hobbled the past couple of games, was out on the field early warming up. Ja’Tavion Sanders first to come out warming up pic.twitter.com/zn4GLSQ23p— Noah Gross (@noah_gross27) October 21, 2023Defensive back Ryan Watts and Jalen Catalon could potentially return today as well, but as with any injury, Sarkisian said it depends on what the best interests of the team and the players are if they'll be available. All the players mentioned practiced all week, Sarkisian said on Thursday.This is the first time since 2002 Houston and Texas have played, and the last time the Cougars beat the Longhorns was when the teams squared...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 7: Raiders QB Garoppolo is a no-go

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:01:49 GMT

UPDATE: 2:35 p.m. SaturdayNot a lot of fantasy news this afternoon. The most noteworthy note is that Las Vegas quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss tomorrow’s game in Chicago, making the bye week’s depleted pool of adequate QBs even shallower.Notable players added to the out list include Rams RB Kyren Williams, Detroit WR Marvin Jones and Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.Two players will be returning to the field this week: Pittsburgh wideout Diontae Johnson and Miami running back Jeff Wilson have been cleared to play tomorrow..Seattle WR D.K. Metcalf is said to be a game-time decision for the Seahawks’ late afternoon matchup with Arizona.As for news of more local interest, the Vikings’ opponent Monday night, San Francisco, is mum today on the status of star RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Deebo Samuel.ORIGINAL POST: noon WednesdayThere are few moments more painful in fantasy football than when teams employing a one-quarterback strategy watch their quarterback go down.Such a tragedy...