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Gunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau’s capital during reported clashes between security forces

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunfire erupted in Guinea-Bissau’s capital city late Thursday night and continued through Friday morning during what local media reported as clashes between security forces after two senior government officials were improperly released from custody.The shooting in the city of Bissau involved members of the Presidential Palace Battalion and the National Guard, which illegally freed the two officials under investigation for alleged corruption, The Democrat newspaper reported.An Associated Press journalist in the capital said the gunfire was concentrated in the Luanda neighborhood on the outskirts of the city center, where the National Guard’s intervention brigade is located.The two officials — Economy and Finance Minister Suleimane Seidi and Treasury Secretary António Monteiro — were detained as the Guinea-Bissau government investigated them for alleged corruption over the payment of millions of euros through credit to a commercial bank.The Public Ministry ordere...

'Dude, where's my car?': Winter parking ban goes into effect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago's winter parking ban goes into effect, but what does that exactly mean for street parking in the City?"Starting at 3 a.m., tow trucks will be lining up to move cars parked along 107 miles of some of the city’s busiest streets," said Cole Stallard, commission for the City's Department of Streets and Sanitation.From Dec. 1 until April 1, there is no parking allowed from 3-7 a.m. on streets that display the signs below:A map of the 107 miles of streets affected by the winter parking ban can be found at the end of this article.According to Stallard, 242 cars were towed on Dec. 1 last year when the winter parking ban went into effect last year."I look down my window, don’t see my car down there," said one Chicagoan who was among the 242 towed on Dec. 1 last year. "I look down the street and see just a bunch of tow trucks. So I sprint down and I'm like telling this guy, 'I'll give you cash, just give me my car back!' and he was like, 'you got to talk to the big guy ...

WATCH: Young whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in the bay just beyond the city's downtown area.The whale has been spotted for the last three days swimming around Elliott Bay. But on Thursday, the whale breached for about 40 minutes, also performing several pectoral fin slaps and dives.In this image taken from a video, a humpback whale breaches from the waters off Seattle on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. The whale has been spotted swimming in Elliott Bay for three days. Humpback whales visit the waters of the Seattle area as they migrate up and down the West Coast. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)Local whale watching groups have identified the young humpback as the calf of an adult female with the identification BCY0995, better known as “Smiley.”It’s not unusual for humpback whales to visit the waters off Seattle as they migrate along the West Coast.Smiley's last calf, Chip, was fatally struck by a Washington state ferry in...

Jets strike targets in Gaza as Israel resumes offensive, warns of attacks to come in south

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired on Friday, as the war with Hamas resumed in full force. Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory and Israel dropped leaflets over parts of southern Gaza urging people to leave their homes, suggesting it was preparing to widen its offensive.Renewed hostilities heightened concerns for the about 140 hostages who remain in Gaza, after more than 100 were freed as part of the truce. Qatar, which has served as a mediator along with Egypt, said negotiators from both sides were still trying to reach an agreement on restarting the ceasefire.The resumption of hostilities “complicates mediation efforts and exacerbates the humanitarian catastrophe,” Qatar's Foreign Ministry said.Palestinians visit their houses destroyed in the Israeli bombings in Al-Zahra, on the outskirts of Gaza City, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. during the temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Isra...

Stretch of 70s with little chance for rain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Watch out for some areas of fog this morning, especially for our eastern counties where a Dense Fog Advisory is in place until 9 a.m. for visibility less than a quarter of a mile in spots.Dense Fog AdvisoryAn early morning cold front will help to bring in drier air, remove the fog and kick out the clouds. We'll find increasing sunshine today with highs heading for the low 70s this afternoon.We'll find 70s are rather common over the next week as temperatures stay above average for a while. Highs should be closer to the mid 60s this time of year.Highs next few daysWe'll have a couple more cold fronts over the next week, but they will pass through the area without rain.The extended forecast approaching mid-December is wetter-than-normal, so let's hope we start getting more rain during that time. NEW BLOG: NOAA updates December, winter forecasts Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice risk Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2...

5 things to know this Friday, December 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Congratulations, you made it to Friday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, a cloudy morning will be followed by showers approaching from the west and linger the rest of the day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The College of Saint Rose will close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. A letter from College President Marcia White confirmed the decision. The closure comes in the wake of the college’s recent announcement declaring the need for financial aid from the city of Albany and New York State. Also, crews in Albany responded to a fire at an apartment building near Third Avenue and South Swan Street Thursday afternoon. 1. College of Saint Rose to close end of 2023-24 academic yearThe College of Saint Rose will close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. A letter from College President Marcia White confirmed the decision. The closure comes in the wake of the college’s re...

Ask Amy: Cousin drama extends to guardianship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and his cousin, “Jerry,” are like brothers.Jerry and I got off on the wrong foot, because after agreeing to be best man at our very small wedding, he backed out because his sister — whom I had never met — hadn’t been invited.We quickly extended an invitation to the sister, but Jerry still refused to stand up at our wedding.My husband forgave Jerry and I let the matter go. We’ve seen him only a handful of times since, usually at family events.A few years ago, my husband was diagnosed with dementia, so we got our affairs in order.This included naming our oldest daughter as guardian of our youngest children if we should both die.My husband’s sister is second on the list and another of his cousins is third on the list. Both of them live near us and we spend a lot of time together.They have helped us to raise our children.Jerry recently found out about the arrangement and has now bad-mouthed me to the entire family for “shutting out” my husband’s “almost brothe...

European Commission approves new Geographical Indication from Ireland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

The European Commission approved the addition of 'Achill Island Sea Salt' to the register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).‘Achill Island Sea Salt' is the name given to naturally harvested sea salt from the waters around Achill Island, Ireland's largest island located off the West coast of County Mayo. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its rural location, the waters around the island are not affected by large cities or heavy industries.‘Achill Island Sea Salt' contains no additives or preservatives and the production process allows for the retention of over 20 trace elements that are naturally present in the seawater. It is characteristic of its origin in taste and appearance, and affected by the purity of the seawater - which has been rated Grade A for shellfish quality by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority – as well as the mineral content and production process applied. Each member of staff is trained to ensure the correct texture, size and shape ...

Majestic 1927 Mediterranean on the waterfront 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

Welcome to this majestic, pristinely preserved and updated waterfront Mediterranean.This restored beauty is set on a circular court and graced with manicured grounds that border a lagoon. It is luxuriously expansive with exquisite architectural artistry circa 1927 throughout public rooms that flow to level, manicured grounds bordering a lagoon and extending to the home’s private dock.Five second-floor bedrooms, served by four full bathrooms, includes a lavish multi-chamber primary suite. Comprehensively updated, the copiously equipped kitchen and bathrooms befit the home’s provenance.Address: 720 Palmera Court, AlamedaList price: $3,850,000Showing by appointment only.Visit: 720Palmera.comAgent: Anthony Riggins, Sotheby’s International Realty 

Bridge: Dec. 1, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:30 GMT

“My uncle collects blunt pencils. I’m afraid his hobby strikes me as pointless.” — graffitiToday’s West led a diamond against four hearts. East took the K-A, South played the seven and queen. East then led a spade, and declarer won. He led the king of trumps to West’s ace, won the club return, drew trumps and claimed. Making four.What about the defense?East’s spade shift was pointless: If West had the king (or ace), he would always get it. East must focus on how the defense can win four tricks in all. His only real chance is to find West with the ace of trumps.THIRD TRUMPAt Trick Three, East must lead a third diamond, attacking South’s trump holding. If South ruffs in his hand and starts the trumps, West ducks twice. Then if South leads a third trump, West can win and lead a fourth diamond, forcing out dummy’s last trump.If instead South doesn’t lead a third trump and cashes his side-suit winners, West scores a ruff with hi...