Home

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

MADRID (AP) — The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has taken Spain to what could be a turning point in the fight against racism in soccer.Never before had local authorities acted so quickly to take action against fans who insulted players, and never before had soccer officials sanctioned a club so harshly for their fans’ racist behavior.Things have clearly changed since Vinícius threw the spotlight on Spain by pointing a finger, literally, at those who racially abused him last weekend in Valencia. But some of the challenges that existed before Vinícius’ case stirred Spain into action are still in place, especially when it comes to punishing fans criminally for their abuse.No one has ever gone to trial in Spain for racially abusing a player, and despite the unprecedented attention prompted by the recent Vinícius case, it may not be easy to get fans to start paying for their actions in court.Similar cases of abuse like the one f...

Stock market today: World markets higher as US government debt talks said to make headway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

World markets were mostly higher Friday, lifted by optimism that Congress and the president will strike a deal to unlock a vote for lifting the U.S. government’s debt ceiling and avert a potentially calamitous default.U.S. futures and oil prices were little changed. Officials said President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were narrowing in on a two-year budget deal that could unlock a vote for lifting the nation’s debt ceiling. The Democratic president and Republican speaker hope to strike a budget compromise this weekend. A two-year deal would raise the debt limit for that time, past the 2024 presidential election. As their price for raising the legal debt limit, Republicans have been demanding spending cuts the Democrats oppose. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1% to 15,785.97 while the CAC 40 in Paris was up just over 1 point at 7,231.25. Britain’s FTSE 100 was also little changed, gaining 2 points to 7,573.21. On Wall Street, the futures for the Dow Jones Industria...

Israeli military: Palestinian man killed after alleged stabbing attempt in West Bank settlement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man was shot and killed on Friday after infiltrating a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army said.In a statement, the military said the man tried to stab a resident in the Tene Omarim settlement and was shot by an armed civilian. It said the infiltration had set off an alarm and soldiers were scanning the area. The Palestinian Health ministry confirmed the death but gave no further details.The settlement is located near Hebron, a flashpoint city in the southern West Bank that is a frequent site of friction between Palestinian residents and Jewish settlers.The incident occurred as Jews were celebrating Shavuot, a festival marking the day that Jews believe the Torah was given to Moses on Mount Sinai in Egypt.It was the latest in more than a year-long spate of violence in the West Bank. During that time, Israel has expanded near-nightly military raids throughout the area in response to an increase in Palestinian attacks. At least 1...

Weekend need to know: Doors Open Toronto, motionball Marathon of Sport; road/TTC closures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

Doors Open returns to Toronto for the weekend, alongside the annual motionball Marathon of Sport event and a premier Call of Duty League tournament in the city.There are no scheduled subway closures this weekend but there are some platform reductions on Line 1 and a late opening on Line 2. There are also some new and ongoing road closures. Scroll below for those details.Here’s what’s going on this weekend:Top eventsDoors Open TorontoDoors Open weekend is back in Toronto. The annual event encourages people to check out well-known buildings and spaces in the city while learning about the city’s history for free.This year’s theme is called “City of Sound.”The theme focuses on how music and sound has helped shape the city with a program featuring performances, walking tours and insightful talks.The free, weekend-long celebration of architecture and public space will feature more than 150 sites for people to explore.Here are a few famous buildings and events...

Three dead, others missing after dinghy carrying migrants overturns near Greek holiday island

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three people have died and up to 12 others are missing after a dinghy carrying migrants overturned near the Greek resort island of Mykonos, officials said.The incident in the Aegean Sea occurred early Friday. The search involving two rescue helicopter along with coast guard and private vessels was launched after two men, a Palestinian and a Syrian, swam to rocks near the shore and were spotted by authorities.The bodies of two adult women and an adult man were recovered at sea several hours later.Coast Guard spokesman Nikos Kokkalas said moderate winds were prevailing in the search area, adding that the incident occurred at around 6 a.m. off the northeast shore of Mykonos. The island is more than 150 kilometers (95 miles) from the closest point on the Turkish coast. Smugglers based in Turkey have frequently chosen open sea routes in recent years to try to avoid the heavily patrolled waters of the eastern Aegean where several large Greek islands lie close to the ...

APD: One man stabbed on Cap Metro Bus; one person in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said a man was stabbed on a Cap Metro bus Thursday night in south Austin. Police said one person is in custody. According to APD, the stabbing was reported at 10:46 p.m. at South Congress Avenue and College Avenue. That is just north of Oltorf Street.According to Austin-Travis County EMS, paramedics took two patients to the hospital, one with serious injury, the second with non-life threatening injury. In April, Austin Police said a man was detained after stabbing a driver on a CapMetro bus in downtown Austin. Police said the woman was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury, and CapMetro confirmed she was released.

Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Ben White

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Friday a man died after being hit a vehicle on the eastbound service road of West Ben White Boulevard in south Austin. The crash happened near the intersection of West Ben White and Banister Lane just before 1 a.m., according to APD.Austin Police said the eastbound service road of West Ben White was closed from Banister Lane to James Casey Street and the 1st St exit ramp from US Highway 290 was closed while police investigate.Police said the man was on or crossed the service road illegally when he was hit. The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with authorities, according to police. The driver did not face charges, APD said. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, paramedics performed CPR and "extensive resuscitative efforts" but the adult patient died at the scene.

Deputies find missing man's car near Mohawk River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

REXFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Deputies with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office are on the lookout for a 63-year-old man, who has been missing since last Monday, May 22. Gary Clemmons is about six feet tall and has brown eyes and gray hair. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Clemmons' car was found unoccupied near the Mohawk River, where his boat is docked at the Schenectady Yacht Club. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's office at (518) 885-6761. No further information was available Friday morning.

North Greenbush man allegedly pulls gun during argument

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A 26-year-old North Greenbush man was cited to court early Friday morning after police say he threatened another man with a gun. Dylan Patti was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and misdemeanor menacing after the alleged incident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say it happened around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, outside Concetta's Pizza House at 69 Main Avenue in Wynantskill. Witnesses reported that Patti was yelling aggressively at another man before pulling a handgun out of his backpack and threatening the victim with it, according to police reports. Patti allegedly got away before the police were called. Officers tracked him down and arrested him at his Koon Street home, where they also found the gun used in the incident, police said. NYSP, DMV to ‘crack down’ on impaired and reckless driving for Memorial Day weekend Chief David M. Keevern of North Greenbush Police said ...

First responders prepare for emergencies with disaster simulation training

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:24 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A group of paramedics and firefighters from across the region took part in a simulation of a disaster scenario Thursday as part of a week-long search and rescue training event.“You are not able to move much. Your patient can’t move much," said Blake Gabbard. “We have the opportunity to learn how to do IVs in that environment, and patient care in that environment, and the different things that you deal with, with low lighting and tight spaces.”The simulation environment was built with shipping containers, pieces of concrete, and rocks. Organizers said it is also based on real-life 911 calls. Franklin County man added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list “Try to recreate the best we can to make it as realistic as we can. We’ve responded to tornado events, building collapses, people stuck literally in a pipe," said Deputy Chief Jeremy Hollrah of the St. Charles County Ambulance District. "There is ways to get them out safely, and that’s what this group specializes ...