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Russia bans jet skis, ride-hailing ahead of WWII tributes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia enacted a major security clampdown ahead of Tuesday’s annual commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, curbing the use of drones, jet skis and car-sharing services in its largest cities amid its 14-month war with Ukraine.At least 21 Russian cities canceled May 9 military parades — the staple of Victory Day celebrations across Russia — for the first time in years, Russian media said. Regional officials blamed unspecified “security concerns” or vaguely referred to “the current situation” for the restrictions and cancellations. It was not clear whether their decisions were taken in coordination with the Kremlin.Last week, Russia — which hasn’t witnessed the carnage endured by Ukraine during the invasion — was rattled by ambiguous official reports that two Ukrainian drones flew into the heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness and reached the Kremlin before being shot down. Media and local officials have blamed other sporadic...

Mother’s Day gift guide: Wheels, books, tech and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — From just the right book to just the right wheels, there are lots of ways to please all the mothers in your life when their special holiday rolls around. Some ideas:TECHNOLOGYGive the gift of a heartbeat. Bond Heart is a smart necklace in the shape of a heart that allows the wearer to record heart beats and play them back in pulses felt when the bauble is grasped. From a company called Bond Touch, the $99 necklace pairs with iOS and Android phones via Bluetooth. Instructions on how to record heartbeats using the pulse from a finger are included. An app stores multiple heartbeats for playback in the heart.Reach for a digital camera. There’s one that’s great for beginners if mom isn’t a pro but would like to be pro-like. It’s the Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera for $799.99. It’s light, compact, and reviewers rave about how easy it is to use. Comes in black or white. Turn it on and begin. The A+ mode does the rest.Have at it on pricier options. But in the under $1,000 r...

Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — More than a dozen people have been detained over violence against an opposition election rally in Turkey’s eastern city of Erzurum over the weekend, the country’s justice minister said Monday. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the main opposition Republican People’s Party, CHP, was speaking atop a campaign bus Sunday afternoon when a large group of roughly 200 protesters began throwing rocks. Imamoglu was campaigning on behalf of CHP leader and presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the main opponent to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, days before the May 14 presidential and parliamentary elections. He maintained that police and pro-Erdogan officials in Erzurum allowed the attack to go ahead. “There are citizens here who are injured, and you police are just standing by,” Imamoglu is heard saying in footage of the incident. “Erzurum governor, Erzurum mayor, I will be filing a criminal complaint against you.” The video later shows Imamoglu being taken inside by his e...

Are legal psychedelic drugs inevitable?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

In today’s Big Story podcast, the past few years have brought about a perfect storm of new knowledge, loosened restrictions and increased curiosity when it comes to psychoactive drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and LSD. So much so, that those who study or observe the field, are calling it the “psychedelic renaissance.”Canada’s health landscape is changing, says Erika Dyck, the Canada Research Chair in the history of health and social justice, and author of Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus.“There’s a whole psychedelic underground that kind of flirts with the law in a variety of ways, that has also been promoting the resurgence or reemergence of psychedelics in medicine,” says Dyck.Right now, in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, you can buy psilocybin in storefront dispensaries – and although that appears to be illegal, not much is being done about it.So how’d we get to this point? And what’s next for psychedelics?You can subscribe ...

Enbridge names Patrick Murray as CFO, Vern Yu moving to be CEO at AltaGas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has announced the appointment of Patrick Murray as its new chief financial officer, effectively July 1.Murray, will succeed Vern Yu, who is leaving the company to become president and chief executive of AltaGas Ltd.Murray is currently senior vice-president and chief accounting officer at Enbridge. He joined the company in 1997 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within the finance group. He was appointed to his current role in 2020.Yu takes over at AltaGas from Randy Crawford, who announced late last year that he would retire once a successor was in place.Before being named chief financial officer and president, new energy technologies, at Enbridge, Yu served as president, liquids pipelines, and chief development officer at the pipeline operator.This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 8, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:ENB, TSX:ALA)The Canadian Press

Woman's body pulled from Lake Michigan: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman’s body was pulled from Lake Michigan on the city's South Side.Police said officers in the marine unit responded to a call of a person in the water in the 4100 block of South Oakenwald around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. A woman, in her 30-40's was discovered and pulled from the water. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman's identity has not yet been released. ISP releases names of 5 more victims in I-55 dust storm crash A death investigation is underway.

Dean's A-List Interviews: Chicago native actor, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco on filming with Robert De Niro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

Dean speaks to Chicago-native comedian and actor, Sebastian Maniscalco on his role in Italian film, 'About My Father,' co-starring Robert De Niro.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Utah man run over, killed after son accidentally changes truck gears

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

SANTAQUIN, Utah (KTVX/KUCW) - A Utah man was killed and his mother flown to the hospital after the man's son accidentally changed gears of a truck they were using to do yard work Saturday.Santaquin Police responded to the incident in Santaquin's Summit Ridge community shortly after 4:30 p.m.A 23-year-old father and his 47-year-old mother were reportedly cleaning up the home's yard at the time, loading large rocks into the bed of the truck, which was parked on a slope toward the yard. Family of 15-year-old killed in Richfield speaks out Police say while they were loading the truck, the man's child climbed into the vehicle and pulled on the gear shift, which was reportedly broken and able to move despite the truck's engine being off.After the gears changed, police say the truck rolled backwards onto the boy's father and grandmother.The grandmother was reportedly flown to the hospital with serious injuries. Officers performed life-saving measures on the boy's father, but he was prono...

Teacher appreciation? More governors say try better pay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases, bonuses and other perks for the beleaguered profession — with some vowing to beat out other states competing for educators.Already in 2023, governors in Georgia and Arkansas have pushed through teacher pay increases. Ahead of Monday’s start of national Teacher Appreciation Week, others — both Republican and Democratic — have proposed doing the same to attract and retain educators.More than half of the states’ governors over the past year — 26 so far — have proposed boosting teacher compensation, according to groups that track it. The nonprofit Teacher Salary Project said it is the most it has seen in nearly two decades of tracking.!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r“To...

Abbott announces 'Texas Tactical Border Force' ahead of Title 42 expiration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Austin Monday morning about border security ahead of the expiration of Title 42, a COVID-era migration policy.The governor held a press conference at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to "provide an update on Texas' unprecedented efforts to respond to President Joe Biden's ongoing border crisis," a press release from his office stated. KXAN's Monica Madden was at the press conference and live-tweeted updates from Abbott as he was speaking. The conference came as state leaders are bracing for a potential influx of migrants when Title 42 restrictions expire later this week. RELATED: State of Texas: Bracing for the end of Title 42 Title 42 allows Border Patrol agents to expel migrants seeking asylum. It’s a public health policy with roots in preventing the spread of disease. Former President Donald Trump invoked the policy to deter migration during the COVID-19 pandemic.Abbott said the Biden administration estimates around 13,000 p...