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Israel-Hamas war is changing the political landscape in France

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

Robert Zaretsky teaches at the University of Houston and Women’s Institute of Houston. His latest book is “Victories Never Last: Reading and Caregiving in a Time of Plague.The shock waves from Hamas’ attacks on Israel last week continue to resonate across Europe’s political landscape — and the effects have been especially worrisome in France.Fearing a “rise in tensions” at home, President Emmanuel Macron met with representatives from all political parties last week to discuss potential responses to the situation. His fears are well founded. France is home to the world’s third largest Jewish population, as well as Europe’s largest Muslim population. Moreover, the country’s past as a colonial power in North Africa and the Middle East — no less than its past as a collaborator with Nazi Germany in the Final Solution — makes the risks all the more real.In fact, tensions have already risen. On the same day Macron met with political parties, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin met with the p...

Mass. House approves bill to strengthen gun laws

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

Most House Democrats lined up Wednesday in support of a major overhaul of the state’s firearms laws, easily hurdling over procedural complaints and sending the Senate a measure that has generated incendiary criticism from gun owners and promises from supporters that it will save lives.The House voted 120-38 on wide-ranging legislation (H 4135) that prohibits firearms in some public spaces, expands the state’s “red flag” law, seeks to crack down on the spread of ghost guns with new registration requirements, updates the statewide ban on assault weapons, and streamlines the licensing process.A dozen Democrats joined the full Republican caucus in opposition: Reps. Shirley Arriaga of Chicopee, Brian Ashe of Longmeadow, Colleen Garry of Dracut, Patricia Haddad of Somerset, Kathleen LaNatra of Kingston, Christopher Markey of Dartmouth, Rady Mom of Lowell, David Robertson of Tewksbury, Aaron Saunders of Belchertown, Alan Silvia of Fall River, Jeffrey Turco of W...

Solve It 7: TV Trouble

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

A Framingham couple says they started to fret over their TV set.  It stopped working, and when the repair didn’t go as they expected, they contacted Solve It 7. Brandon Gunnoe has the story.Three giant Xs were scratched into their television screen.“I was surprised. I was I was surprised,” Bryan said.Bryan says their set was damaged when someone came out to fix it.“I was like, ‘Okay, well, I guess it’s really broken now,'” Bryan said.Bryan and his partner, Martin, bought the television last year and paid it off in installments.  They say a week after they made the last payment, the TV started having problems.“The TV turned on twice in the middle of the night without anyone being up or anything. A month later, it just wouldn’t turn on anymore. We were disappointed,” Bryan said.Bryan says he called the store where he got the TV.“It was paid for, and there was nothing they could do,” Bryan said.So, h...

3 Cubs and 1 White Sox player are named finalists for the 2023 Gold Glove awards

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

Four Chicago baseball players have been named finalists for the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove defensive awards. Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox is a finalist in center field, while the Cubs are represented by Nico Hoerner at second base, Dansby Swanson at shortstop and Ian Happ in left field.Happ, the 2022 National League winner in left field, will defend his title against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ David Peralta and the Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario. Happ played 154 games in left field for the Cubs this season and had a .989 fielding percentage.Swanson is the defending NL Gold Glove winner at shortstop, playing last season for the Braves. In his first season with the Cubs, he had a .981 fielding percentage in 147 games at short. His 2.7 defensive wins above replacement in 2023 was fourth in the majors among all positions. Swanson is up against the New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor and the Colorado Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar.Hoerner had a .988 fielding percentage in...

X-rays on Justin Fields’ hand are negative, but the Chicago Bears wait to see if he or Tyson Bagent will start next

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields wanted to return to Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Matt Eberflus said.But Fields couldn’t grip the football because of the right hand injury he suffered during a third-quarter sack and was sidelined for the rest of the 19-13 Bears loss.Whether Fields will miss more time is now the major question. The X-rays on Fields’ hand were negative for any fracture, but the Bears are awaiting the results of an MRI. Fox Sports and NFL Network reported Fields dislocated his thumb.“We’ll know more information tomorrow,” Eberflus said.In a 1-5 season that has become so much about determining whether Fields is the Bears’ quarterback of the future, those test results are perhaps more crucial than the final result on the field Sunday. Eberflus said Fields’ demeanor after the game was “great.”“He goes, ‘Coach, we’ll see where it is tomorrow,’ Eber...

Justin Fields misses Chicago Bears practice, leaving rookie QB Tyson Bagent in line to make his 1st NFL start

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

As expected, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields did not practice Wednesday as the team continued preparing for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. That leaves undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent in line to make his first start this week.Fields dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand while being sacked in the third quarter of last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. A timetable for his recovery and return remains cloudy.Coach Matt Eberflus reiterated Wednesday morning that Fields’ reduced grip strength remains the primary issue and the team is monitoring that as the week progresses.Eberflus said the swelling in Fields’ right hand continues to go down, but he didn’t dismiss the possibility of Fields opting to have surgery on the thumb.“I believe we’ll have some clarity later in the week hopefully,” Eberflus said. “Again, nothing is off the table and nothing is on the table with that. We just ha...

CHP in pursuit of driver in possibly stolen vehicle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

Officers with the California Highway Patrol are in pursuit of a driver in a possibly stolen vehicle Wednesday. The pursuit suspect has been clocked at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Sky5 is overhead.

Woman seriously hurt when car jumps curb in Mira Mesa

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A woman was struck by a car Wednesday after the vehicle jumped a curb in the Mira Mesa neighborhood, authorities said.The crash occurred around 11:58 a.m. at 8350 Mira Mesa Blvd, the San Diego Police Department watch commander said in a news release.A 27-year-old driver was turning from southbound Camino Ruiz onto eastbound Mira Mesa Boulevard when his 2017 Fiat Spider lost traction and began to fishtail, according to police. That caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, hitting an 18-year-old woman and then striking a MTS bus bench. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a serious injury to her left leg, police confirmed.Anyone with information related to the above crash is encouraged to call the listedCommand handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

One person arrested after 'suspicious device' prompts evacuations in Coronado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- Coronado police arrested one person Wednesday after a "suspicious device" was found.Police were investigating a domestic violence incident at a home in the 300 block of H Avenue when they were led to believe there was a suspicious package there, Capt. Dustin Kulling said to FOX 5.Police evacuated the surrounding homes, established a perimeter and blocked the roadway to vehicular traffic while a bomb squad was called to inspect the device. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 Authorities determined the objects posed no threat to the public. Residents were able to return to their homes and the roadway was reopened, Coronado police said in a Facebook post.One person was taken into custody and charged on domestic violence and weapons charges, according to authorities.Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact our agency at (619) 522-7350.

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:42:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night.The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles.Las Vegas did it without starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes, who were both sidelined with foot injuries suffered in Game 3. Gray, the 2022 WNBA Finals MVP, was constantly in the ear of her teammates during timeouts and shouting encouragement from the sideline. Las Vegas was also still missing veteran Candace Parker, who had foot surgery in late July.“We’ve been facing adversity all season, playing without different players. … We have some professional fighters,” said Alysha Clark, who was pressed into the starting lineup Wednesday. “To weathe...