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A Croatian firefighter has died in the storm that swept the Balkans, raising the toll to 6 dead

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A Croatian firefighter has died during a deadly storm that swept the Balkans after a heat wave, bringing the death toll to six, officials said Thursday.Emergency services in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia scrambled to restore electricity and clear the debris left over after Wednesday’s chaos.Meteorologists said the storm was extremely powerful as it was formed after a string of very hot days. Experts say extreme weather conditions are likely fueled by climate change.Elsewhere in Europe, a continuing heat wave caused wildfires and public health warnings. Throughout the Balkan region, authorities reported hundreds of people injured, including around 20 seriously, from fallen trees, roof parts or other objects blown off by the swirling winds.The firefighter in the eastern Croatian town of Tovarnik died “tragically” during the storm, the his unit said, revealing no other details.Three more people died on Wednesday in Croatia, one in Slovenia and one in...

Idaho jury finds 5 from white nationalist group guilty of criminal conspiracy to riot at Pride event

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Five members of the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front were convicted Thursday of misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot at a Pride event. A Kootenai County jury found Forrest Rankin, Devin Center, Derek Smith, James Michael Johnson and Robert Whitted guilty after about an hour of deliberation, news outlets reported. A total of 31 Patriot Front members, including one identified as its founder, were arrested June 11, 2022, after someone reported seeing people loading into a U-Haul van like “a little army” at a hotel parking lot in Coeur d’Alene, police have said.Police found riot gear, a smoke grenade, shin guards and shields inside the van after pulling it over near where the North Idaho Pride Alliance was holding a Pride in the Park event, Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White has said. Documents found with the group reportedly outlined a plan to form a column outside City Park and proceed inward, “until barriers to approach are met.” Once “an ...

Man in hospital after downtown Toronto stabbing, suspect in custody

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

A man is in hospital with serious injuries, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Toronto’s downtown core.Toronto police were called to the Gerrard Street East and Yonge Street area around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a stabbing.Officers located one man with stab wounds. He was assessed by Toronto paramedics and rushed to a trauma centre with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.A police spokesperson tells CityNews that officers were reviewing security footage and “attempting to find a scene” as it was unclear if the stabbing happened where authorities were called.Investigators said one suspect was in custody. It’s unclear if the victim and the stabbing suspect knew each other.

'That was my baby': Mother remembers daughter killed by grandparents

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

PARK FOREST, Ill. — A vigil was held Thursday evening in Park Forest to remember a 5-year-old girl who was killed by her grandparents.Last Friday, her grandparents, Klent Elwoods, 62, and Lisa Jones, 57, were charged with first-degree murder after they admitted to physically abusing Jada Moore. Suburban grandparents charged with murder in death of 5-year-old granddaughter "That was my baby," Jada's mother, Kimberly Elwoods, said. "That was my angel."Kimberly said Jada was very loving and sweet. "Always trying to make you smile with her. She was the sweetest little girl," Kimberly said.Jada was temporarily living with her grandfather since March in his home in the 300 block of Osage Street.Kimberly said she was trying to get back on her feet and start a new job in Atlanta.The plan was to pick her daughter back up next month, bring her back to Atlanta and enroll her in school."I thought he was a standup guy but he was really a monster, him and his wife," Kimberly said.She said she h...

House committee to hold hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday after lawmakers pushed for transparency when it comes to unidentified flying objects.The hope is the federal government will release more information about UFOs. FBI ‘expressly’ opposed GOP release of unverified Biden tip The flying objects caught in photos and on video are called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAP, for short.The Department of Defense has said they are working to better understand and respond to UAPs, but members of Congress have said that's not enough. "We need to know whether these things are, are they domestic? Are they foreign? Or are they something else? And these government needs to have straight answers," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL, said. This is why House leaders pushed for a hearing with the House Oversight Committee.On Wednesday, the meeting will include testimony from three witnesses.Earlier this week, National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said these objects are cons...

Aircraft playing critical role during wildfire season

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Aircraft play a critical role in fighting fires, from pinpointing fire hot spots to water drops, and with wildfire season in full swing these crews are staying busy."We have definitely had an uptick in our fires already," said Justin Soulier with Travis County's STAR Flight. "We have responded to four this week alone."Planes and helicopters have helped fight recent fires in Llano County and Hays County."This is a bambi bucket, this is the big orange bucket you see hanging underneath the helicopter," Soulier said.STAR Flight crews help respond to air rescues, transport patients from hospital to hospital, and they help respond to fires. Currently they have three helicopters."Often times star flight will be an initial response to the area while the other resources are being mobilized," Soulier said.When a fire call comes in and aircraft is needed, you can usually also find the The Texas A&M Forest Service responding as well. PHOTOS: Wildfire burns dozens of acres...

Texas sees spike in infant mortality after enacting abortion restrictions, DSHS data says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Since Texas enacted its abortion restrictions, it has seen a spike in infant mortality, according to preliminary data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.According to the DSHS data, 2,200 infants died in Texas last year. That's 227 more than the year before, or an 11% increase.At the same time, infant deaths caused by severe genetic and birth defects rose by 21%, DSHS said.This comes after a nearly decade-long decline between 2014 and 2021. According to the data, deaths had fallen by 15%.This is currently preliminary data from DSHS, and it could change when final numbers are released.

Man allegedly shoots himself and causes car accident

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police say a man shot himself in the leg and then got into an automobile accident on Thursday afternoon. The 31-year-old was located with a gunshot wound to the upper right leg that was bleeding badly. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An off-duty doctor was at the scene and assisted with first aid. The individual was airlifted to the Albany Medical Center for emergency medical treatment.Witnesses say the individual crashed into a Coarc van three times. The individual then exited his vehicle and dumped a loaded handgun down a sewer drain. Police were able to recover the firearm.Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson City Police Department at (518) 828-3388.

Thunderstorms bring widespread hail to NE Colorado and metro Denver

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

Thunderstorms rumbled across the metro area Thursday afternoon and into the evening, with hail falling in Denver, Littleton and elsewhere as winds hit above 40 mph in some areas.Two-inch, egg-size hail fell in Lincoln County in the eastern plains where windows of a home were shattered by the storm, according to the National Weather Service.Between the hail, strong winds and heavy rain at times, leaves and limbs were stripped from trees in some areas, including Littleton. Outdoor workers and pedestrians scrambled for safety and cover.Whoa! This is what Littleton looked like. a few minutes ago when the hail came down. #cowx Live weather updates: https://t.co/v2eLUqY5Bl pic.twitter.com/H5wCINjpOL— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) July 20, 2023Colorado Springs was pelted with hail on Thursday and Red Rocks Amphitheater, west of Denver, was also hit with hail at about 4 p.m., the weather service said.Severe weather posed problems at Denver International Airport where 827 flights, ar...

Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun has message for NBA doubters: “I always end up rising to that occasion.”

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:53:38 GMT

The most punchable face in the NBA hits back.“I think there’s always a couple of people that don’t think you can step into that role,” Christian Braun, the Nuggets’ second-year swingman, offered up earlier this week. “But I always end up rising to that occasion.”Basically, Braun has a message for all the trolls and teleprompter twits who don’t think he’s up for walking a mile in Bruce Brown’s shoes. Know what? You’re right.He wants to slip on those bad boys Brucey B left behind and sprint up the Manitou Incline at full tilt.“I want that challenge,” the Nuggets’ breakout rookie and one-time NCAA champion at Kansas said during a promotional appearance with Qdboa in Lakewood. “I want a bigger role and I think everybody wants a bigger role.“But the fact that the Nuggets show confidence in me and (in) our young guys to come in and take over that role and make that next step means a lot to me. And obviously, I’m going to prove them right.”Obviously?“It’s a good cha...