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Young man gets life sentence for Canada massage parlor murder that court declared act of terrorism

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian man who pleaded guilty to the murder of a Toronto massage parlor employee received a life prison sentence Tuesday for what a judge described as an act of terrorism related to an internet subculture that fuels sexual loneliness into rage and misogyny. The man, who cannot be named because he was 17 years old at the time of the February 2020 stabbing that killed 24-year-old Ashley Noelle Arzaga and seriously wounded another woman identified only by the initials J.C., also was sentenced to three years for attempted murder, to be served concurrently.He pleaded guilty last year to both first-degree murder and attempted murder charges. The judge said the life sentence included no chance of parole for 10 years. In June, Justice Sukhail Akhtar ruled that the massage parlor attack amounted to an act of terrorism due to its links to so-called “incel″ ideology, which stands for “involuntary celibate.″ It is promoted through a fringe online subculture domina...

Troy Trojans once again rebound from rough start to make Sun Belt title game, facing App State

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

The Troy Trojans lost on a Hail Mary the last time they faced Appalachian State and were perfect the rest of the way.Once again, the Trojans have rebounded strongly from a down-to-the-wire defeat and a 1-2 start to earn the right to host the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. The opponent on Saturday just happens to be those Mountaineers (8-4).“I’m happy that App State won and we get to play them in the championship game, because who doesn’t love a good comeback story and a redemption story?” Troy safety Dell Pettus said.This season, the Trojans (10-2) have won nine straight games since losing in back-to-back weeks, 42-13 at then-No. 15 Kansas State and 16-14 to No. 24 James Madison. Last year they wrapped up coach Jon Sumrall’s first season with an 11-game winning streak, a Sun Belt championship and a No. 19 ranking — the first time Troy has finished a season ranked.The Trojans didn’t have quite the Hail Mary moment this time. But they fell to James Madison after missing one 49...

Biden toma medidas ante la escasez de antibióticos y otros medicamentos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – El presidente Joe Biden recurrió el lunes a una ley de la Guerra Fría que le confiere la capacidad para intervenir en el sector privado y con la que busca impulsar la producción de medicamentos en un momento marcado por la escasez de algunos fármacos en el país.El anuncio forma parte de un conjunto de 30 medidas que Biden aprobó con el objetivo de mejorar ciertas cadenas de suministro y contrarrestar la tasa de inflación en EEUU, que alcanzó el 3.2% en octubre. Esta ley permite movilizar al sector industrial y ya fue utilizada por el presidente para acelerar la fabricación de mascarillas y respiradores durante la pandemia de COVID-19.En esta ocasión, Biden ha invocado dicha ley con el propósito de facilitar inversiones en “medicamentos esenciales”, asegurándose de que haya suficientes medicinas en las farmacias, argumentando que la seguridad nacional de EEUU depende de ello, informó la Casa Blanca en un comunicado. En los últimos meses, se ha regist...

Carlyle Group, Seadrill rise; PG&E, Argenx fall, Tuesday, 11/28/2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday:PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD), up $21.15 to $138.87.The Chinese online retailer gave investors an encouraging third-quarter earnings report.Carlyle Group Inc. (CG), up $1.66 to $34.48.The asset management firm will join the S&P MidCap 400 index.Seadrill Ltd. (SDRL), up $2.91 to $45.49.The offshore drilling services provider beat analysts’ third-quarter financial forecasts.WP Carey Inc. (WPC), up $2.86 to $62.01.The real estate investment trust is joining the S&P MidCap 400 index.Springworks Therapeutics Inc. (SWTX), up $4.59 to $25.36.U.S. regulators approved the biopharmaceutical company’s tumor treatment Ogsiveo.Argenx SE (ARGX), down $50.45 to $445.32.The drug developer gave investors a discouraging update on a potential treatment for low blood platelet levels.Twilio Inc. (TWLO), up $2.71 to $65.56.Asset management firm Anson Funds is reportedly pushing for a sale of the com...

Busta Rhymes bringing new album tour to Denver in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Mile High City is set to welcome 12-time Grammy Award nominee Busta Rhymes to the Fillmore Auditorium in March. With credits on high-recognition songs like "Don't Cha," by the Pussycat Dolls and "Break Ya Kneck" from his 2001 album, he promises to bring an "unforgettable, high-energy knockout" performance to fans on his upcoming North American tour. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2024, so far The longtime rapper is set to make a stop at the Fillmore Auditorium on March 22, 2024, only days after the tour kicks off in San Francisco on March 13 next year.Tickets will be available through the Citi presale beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6 a.m. through Thursday, Nov. 30 at 10 p.m. at citientertainment.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general ticket sale beginning Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.Fans can also choose from several VIP packages and experiences including general admission tickets, individual ...

Denver among cities cleaning up homeless encampments. Advocates say it's not an answer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn't the first time and wouldn't be the last.Contractors from the city of Portland had arrived to break down the stretch of tents and tarps on a side street behind a busy intersection. People had an hour to vacate the encampment, one of more than a dozen cleared that July day, according to city data.Whatever they couldn't take with them was placed in clear plastic bags, tagged with the date and location of the removal and sent to an 11,000-square-foot (1,020 square meter) warehouse storing thousands like them.“It can get hard,” said Taylor, 32, who has been swept at least three times in the four years he's been homeless. "It is what it is. … I just let it go.”A woman gathers possessions to take before a homeless encampment was cleaned up in San Francisco,...

Jawlene, the resilient alligator, strives for recovery at Gatorland Orlando

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (WSVN) — Meet Jawlene, the unstoppable alligator making waves at Gatorland Orlando. Rescued mid-September, this Great American alligator is proving her resilience despite missing her upper jaw.Gatorland’s global ambassador for conservation, Savannah Boan, shared insights into Jawlene’s journey to recovery. “We first started working with her, obviously stress is a big hazard for all reptiles,” she said. Rescued by a gator trapper, Jawlene’s rehabilitation began with careful efforts to feed her. Boan expressed satisfaction with Jawlene’s positive food response, indicating her determination to eat.“So we first started trying to feed her. She took the food down very well. We didn’t know how she ate,” Boan explained.Currently isolated from other gators, Jawlene has made progress in her weight and eating habits. Boan stated that draining the pool now excites Jawlene, knowing there’s food involved.Despite global sugg...

Death investigation unfolding in Miami Springs after reports of throat slashing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

A death investigation is underway in Miami Springs after reports of a throat slashing incident The incident allegedly unfolded at Northwest 28th Street and Northwest 37th Avenue where a man was found dead inside his car.According to sources, the incident originated in Miami Springs and has now escalated into a homicide investigation led by the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD). Homicide detectives are on the scene as the investigation unfolds.Details are limited at this time, but the MDPD is actively working on gathering more information.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Bill O’Brien: Blame me for Patriots’ offensive failures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

Mac Jones may be the face of the Patriots’ ongoing offensive woes, but Bill O’Brien is the brains.For that, O’Brien says blame him.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Two Patriots legends named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists for 2024 Class New England Patriots | Patriots-Giants film review: Bill Belichick is out of options on offense New England Patriots | Mac Jones currently focused on ‘process’ of becoming Patriots starting QB New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Devin McCourty says he would want new quarterback for Patriots defense New England Patriots | Bill Belichick won’t rule out Patriots signing QB, kicker help “Things haven’t gone great for (Jones) this year. I don’t think that he’s the No. 1 guy to blame. If you want to blame anyone, blame me,” O’Brien said Tuesday during a video conference. “I’m the one who designs it, and it...

Celtics’ Al Horford reacts to blocking shot into son Ean’s lap during win over Hawks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:16:21 GMT

When Al Horford blocks a shot into the crowd, occasionally the Celtics big man will follow it in case he can save it. But he certainly wasn’t expecting what happened when he made a block late in Sunday’s win over the Hawks.With less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Horford swatted Trae Young’s layup attempt with his left hand into the first row of the stands under the basket. The ball landed, by a wild chance, in his son Ean’s lap.“When I looked, I saw that it was him,” Horford said on Tuesday.Al Horford on his blocked shot that went to his son in the first row during Sunday’s win: “It was a cool moment. He was a little surprised, needless to say, but that was a cool moment.” pic.twitter.com/v1jwwPlzBj— Steve Hewitt (@steve_hewitt) November 28, 2023Horford immediately rushed over to make sure his son was OK before returning to the court. For a moment, he went into dad mode.“It kind of takes you off everything,” Horford said. “It definitely shifts your mind. You l...