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China accuses US of trying to block its development and demands that technology curbs be repealed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Washington on Thursday of trying to block its development after President Joe Biden stepped up a feud over technology and security by tightening controls on U.S. investments that might help Beijing develop its military.The Foreign Ministry accused the Biden administration of pursuing “technology hegemony” and demanded Washington “immediately revoke its erroneous decision.” It warned that the latest restrictions in a spreading conflict over Beijing’s industrial development would hurt global supply chains.An order signed by Biden on Wednesday targets advanced computer chips, micro electronics, quantum information technologies and artificial intelligence. The order says it wants to limit U.S. investment in industries that might help develop the ruling Communist Party’s military wing.The order adds to restrictions that limit Chinese access to U.S. processor chips used in smartphones, artificial intelligence and other technology on security grounds. Dozens of...

2 more arrested in Alabama riverfront brawl that drew national attention

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama on Wednesday arrested two more boaters on misdemeanor assault charges in connection with a riverside brawl that drew national attention. Major Saba Coleman of the Montgomery Police Department said the two men turned themselves in on Wednesday to be arrested. A total of three men are charged in connection with an attack on a riverboat captain and another dock worker that sparked a riverside brawl in Alabama’s capital city. One man turned himself in earlier in the week. The melee, where sides broke down along racial lines, began Saturday evening when a moored pontoon boat blocked the Harriott II riverboat from docking in its designated space along the city’s riverfront. The riverboat co-captain took another vessel to shore to attempt to move the pontoon boat and was attacked by several white people from the private boat, police said. Video showed him being punched and shoved. Crew members and others later confronted the pontoon boat part...

British man among at least 5 people killed in a week of violent protests in Cape Town

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A British man was killed amid violent protests in the South African city of Cape Town after the vehicle he was riding in drove into the midst of some of the unrest.The 40-year-old man was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle when he was shot in the head, South African police said. Two other passengers and an infant were also in the vehicle. The passengers were taken to a hospital for medical treatment, police said.South African police said they opened a murder case over the shooting, which happened last week in the Nyanga township near the Cape Town International Airport and was confirmed by police on Thursday.At least five people have been killed in a week of protests in South Africa ‘s second-largest city and most popular tourist destination. The protests were sparked by a dispute between minibus taxi drivers and city authorities.At least 120 people have been arrested, Police Minister Bheki Cele said, after several shootings, armed robb...

Man suffers life-threatening injuries due to house fire in North York

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

A man was rescued from a two-alarm house fire and sent to hospital with severe life-threatening injuries in North York on Thursday morning.Toronto fire crews responded to a call at approximately 2:30 a.m. and arrived at a home on Candlewood Crescent near Jane Street and Finch Avenue West to heavy smoke showing.Crews rescued a man from the second floor of the home and emergency services transported him to hospital.The fire is out but a firewatch remains and there is no word on the cause of the fire.

Malaysia makes owning an LGBTQ+ Swatch punishable by up to 3 years in jail

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said Thursday that all Swatch products that contain lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer elements — including watches, wrappers and boxes — were banned, warning that anyone found with one could be jailed for up to three years.The ban has been published in the Federal Gazette — which makes it official — as part of a printing law that includes distribution and possession, citing concerns that such products were detrimental to the nation’s morality.Malaysia, which is predominantly Muslim, already criminalizes same-sex relationships, with punishments ranging from caning under Islamic laws to 20 years in prison for sodomy under colonial-era civil laws.In May, authorities raided Swatch stores and confiscated more than 160 watches from its Pride Collection. Some of the watches have rainbow colors while others are in a choice of six single colors that correlate to the gay pride flag, with two rainbow loops on their stra...

CFD: Off-duty Cook County Sheriff deputy shot on Chicago's South Side

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

CHICAGO — An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot Wednesday night on the South Side of Chicago, according to the Chicago Fire Department.The shooting happened around 9 p.m. near West 47th Street and South Cicero Avenue. Shot fired at SWAT teams in Austin as they investigate armed robbery case; suspect barricaded inside According to the fire department, the off-duty deputy was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital.Their condition hasn't been released at this time.Additional details haven't been released.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Lowertown’s latest addition Erta Ale serves tasty Ethiopian fare

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

I have to admit, I was sad to lose Kyatchi, the Japanese restaurant that opened a second location in Lowertown St. Paul in 2017, only to close after the pandemic.Saying goodbye seems to be a common occurrence over the past few months as many restaurants deal with rising labor, real estate and food costs, but I’m happy to say hello to Erta Ale, the Ethiopian restaurant that took Kyatchi’s place.The vegetarian platter at Erta Ale, the new Ethiopian restaurant in Lowertown St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)The space has been changed slightly — the open kitchen/sushi assembly area has been drywalled in, which surprisingly makes the restaurant seem less crowded, and tables have been reconfigured slightly. There is new artwork, but also a few giant televisions, which were used to play (not too loud) music while were there. Much like Kyatchi, Erta Ale’s atmosphere is warm and inviting.The restaurant just got its beer and wine license, and they are serving several local beers on...

5 things to know this Thursday, August 10

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One more day until Friday everybody. You can do this. Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect some storms to return this afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A 71-year-old Delmar woman was found dead in Thompson's Lake on Tuesday after being reported missing Sunday. Meanwhile, at a press conference Tuesday, local officials and nonprofits expressed frustrations with DocGo. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Local leaders want accountability from DocGoLocal officials and nonprofits expressed frustrations with DocGo on Tuesday night at a press conference. On Wednesday DocGo responded to some of News10’s questions about the lines of communication and services it’s provided. 2. Missing woman found dead in Thompson’s LakeA 71-year-old Delmar woman who was reported missing to the Bethlehem Police Department on Sund...

Ask Amy: “Gunkle” and niece are out of tune

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

Dear Amy: I have twin nieces, both 29. We’ve always been close.Their dad (my brother) is an alcoholic known to draw unwanted attention to himself.You can imagine being teenagers and dealing with this challenge and embarrassment.I am the “Gunkle” (gay uncle) who has always been their biggest cheerleader, helped financially for their education, the person they often came to for advice, etc. We’re super close, although we have always lived in different cities and now only see each other a couple times a year.Last weekend one of my nieces (who has mentioned that I am one of the most important people in their life) attended a concert in another state.Her husband and I have our own (poor) opinions of one another. I have actively tried to repair the relationship but have not had any response from him.Anyway, to get to this concert, they literally had to drive within a mile from my home — both coming and going. She did not visit or let me know they would be nearby. The only reason I k...

30 June 2023: 4.07 million with temporary protection

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:27 GMT

On 30 June 2023, almost 4.07 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022, had temporary protection status in EU countries. The main EU countries hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine were Germany (1 133 420 people; 28% of the total), Poland (977 740; 24%) and Czechia (349 140; 9%). Compared with the end of May 2023, the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine increased in the EU by 45 800 (+1.1%). The largest increases were observed in Germany (+21 830; +2.0%), Czechia (+9 050; +2.7%) and Ireland (+3 100; +3.7%). On the other hand, only two countries saw a decrease in the number of people under temporary protection: Poland (-13 635; -1.4%) and Italy (-1 005; -0.6%). Data presented in this article refer to the grants of temporary protection based on the Council Implementing Decision 2022/382 of 4 March 2022, establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced perso...