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Fires: EU mobilizes additional planes and firefighters for Greece

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

As new fires break out in the Alexandroupolis-Feres region of Greece, the EU is deploying two rescEU firefighting aircraft based in Cyprus and a Romanian firefighting team via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism . A total of 56 firefighters and 10 vehicles are expected to arrive in the country today. In addition, a pre-deployed ground firefighting team from France is already present in Greece as part of the EU's forest fire season preparedness plan. Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarčič said: “Greece has already had by far its worst July since 2008 in terms of forest fires. are more intense and violent, destroying more area than before. The fire in Alexandroupolis-Feres has already damaged homes and caused the evacuation of eight villages. The EU's rapid response is once again essential and I thank Cyprus and Romania for helping the Greek firefighters who are already operating on the ground." The aid follows the EU's response to Greece's previous activation of the EU Civil Pro...

Friends of store owner shot, killed over Pride flag speak out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

Many in the Lake Arrowhead community are trying to come to grips with the tragic shooting death of a mother reportedly killed for hanging a Pride flag outside of her clothing store in Cedar Glen last week.  Officials say Travis Ikeguchi, 27, a Cedar Glen resident, shot and killed 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton Friday night at her business, Mag Pi. After the shooting, authorities say Ikeguchi fled the scene on foot but was shot and killed by deputies following a confrontation. “She was just an amazing, strong woman that I had a lot of respect for,” Beverly Eskew, who owns a gastropub in Lake Arrowhead, said.  Those that knew Carleton, a popular store owner, are still in shock over her senseless killing.  Eskew said that she first learned that Carleton had been gunned down at her Mag Pi shop for hanging a Pride flag when a woman ran into Eskew’s restaurant that night to warn her.  “She told me it was over a flag,” Eskew told KTLA. “I knew immediately at that point what had happen...

Art the Clown Actor Talks Terrifier and Days of the Dead Convention This Weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

Los Angeles loves its horror conventions and Days of the Dead, coming to the Hilton LAX this weekend is scaring up some big names. From L.A.’s own drag ghouls The Boulet Brothers to stars from Evil Dead Rise, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s, the event promises lots to see, do and die for. There will also be screenings, panels, a costume contest, a tattoo expo, comedy shows, workshops and panels.One of the biggest draws will definitely be appearances by the evil geniuses behind the Terrifier franchise, including creator/director Damien Leone and David Howard Thornton, the man who plays the sinister slasher Art the Clown. LA Weekly spoke to the newly iconic character actor about Days and conventions like them, his role in the killer cult hit, the entertainment industry strikes and what’s to come (Art isn’t the only monstrous murderer he’s played recently). Get your tickets for DOTD and read on for our bloody fun chat.LA ...

Oakland police release image of driver sought in fatal hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

The Oakland Police Department is searching for this person, who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run at the intersection of Bancroft and 45th avenues on July 3, 2023. (Oakland Police Department) OAKLAND – Authorities on Tuesday released an image of a driver wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision last month in Oakland’s Fremont neighborhood.The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on July 3, when a Dodge Challenger sped through a stop sign at 45th and Bancroft avenues and broadsided a Mercedes-Benz 220, the Oakland Police Department said in a statement.The driver of the Mercedes-Benz and two of their passengers were taken to a hospital. One of the passengers, a 94-year-old woman, died of her injuries on July 4, according to police.Police said the driver of the Dodge and their passenger tried to run from the scene of the crash. The driver escaped, but the passenger was detained and arrested on firearm possession charges.OPD and Crime Stoppers of Oakland ...

A’s top Royals 5-4 to spoil Greinke’s return from the injured list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

By Michael WagamanThe Associated PressOAKLAND — Shea Langeliers homered for the second consecutive day, and the Oakland Athletics spoiled the return of former Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Aledmys Díaz added three RBIs for the A’s, and Brent Rooker had two hits a day after hitting his second game-ending home run of the season.The game between the two worst teams in baseball attracted a crowd of 4,021, with chants of “Sell the team” echoing throughout a mostly quiet Coliseum during much of the evening.Langeliers drew a louder response from the crowd with his home run. The veteran catcher has quickly become a fan favorite in Oakland after being acquired from the Braves in March 2022 in exchange for slugger Matt Olson, who is tied with two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani for the majors lead with 43 home runs.“We all know the power and the hit tool’s there,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “This isn’t easy at this level to c...

Oso ataca a un niño de 7 años en el patio trasero de una casa en Nueva York, dice la policía

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

(CNN) — Un niño de 7 años fue atacado por un oso en el patio trasero de su casa en el condado de Westchester, Nueva York, y trasladado a un hospital con heridas que no ponen en peligro su vida este martes por la mañana, dijo la policía.El niño estaba en el patio de la casa de North Castle cuando fue atacado alrededor de las 11:16 a.m. hora local, dijo el Departamento de Policía de North Castle en un comunicado de prensa. Las autoridades no dieron detalles sobre las heridas del niño.“Los padres estaban ahí y ayudaron al niño sin miedo”, dijo el jefe de policía de North Castle, Peter Simonsen, a WABC, afiliada de CNN.Los oficiales que respondieron a una llamada al 911 sobre el ataque llegaron y encontraron al oso todavía en el patio, dijo la policía.El oso “siguió representando un peligro para los socorristas y los residentes del área” y fue sacrificado en el lugar, dijo la policía.Parques Nacionales ofrecen consejos por si te cruzas con un osoCaptan a oso en un jard...

Gallen, Thomas push the Diamondbacks to a 5th straight win, 6-3 over the Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen believes he should be one of the front-runners for the National League Cy Young award.Bullying one of the best lineups in the American League on Tuesday night proved his point.Gallen struck out 11 over six stellar innings, Alek Thomas had a spectacular diving catch on the warning track for the first out of the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the skidding Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night.“My job is just to keep us rolling,” Gallen said. “We have some really important games coming up the next five to six weeks, so anything to keep us in the right direction.”Tommy Pham extended his hitting streak to 13 games for the D-backs, who swept the two-game series and have won five straight games, helping their cause in a crowded National League wild-card race. They’re currently a half-game ahead of the Giants and Reds for the final spot.The Rangers have lost six straight and are just a half-game ahead of the Astros for first place in the AL We...

Caso documentos clasificados: testigo clave cambia de abogado y su testimonio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

Un testigo clave contra el expresidente Donald Trump y sus dos coacusados en el caso de los documentos clasificados de Mar-a-Lago se retractó del falso testimonio anterior y proporcionó nueva información que implicaba a los acusados después de que cambió de abogado, dijo la oficina del fiscal especial Jack Smith en un nuevo documento judicial.Yuscil Taveras, director de tecnología de la información en Mar-a-Lago, el club de Trump en Palm Beach, Florida, cambió su testimonio el mes pasado sobre los esfuerzos para eliminar el video de la cámara de seguridad en el club después de que dejó de ser un abogado pagado por Save America de Trump, dice la presentación del martes.El testimonio revisado condujo a la acusación de reemplazo del mes pasado contra Trump y sus dos coacusados.Taveras decidió cambiar de abogado después de enterarse de que estaba siendo investigado bajo sospecha de haber hecho declaraciones falsas en su testimonio anterior ante un gran jurado en Washington, D.C., dice e...

Reportan un raro virus transmitido por mosquitos en Alabama y Nueva York, con una muerte

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

(CNN) — Los funcionarios de salud de dos estados advierten a la gente que tome precauciones contra las picaduras de mosquitos debido a la presencia del virus de la encefalitis equina del este, que se propaga a través de la picadura de mosquitos infectados.Se han notificado dos casos en personas de Alabama, con una muerte. El virus también se encontró en caballos y mosquitos en Nueva York, pero no se reportaron casos humanos allí.Los casos de Alabama se reportaron en el condado de Baldwin “en las últimas semanas”, dijo el Departamento de Salud Pública del estado en un comunicado de prensa este lunes.En Nueva York, el virus se encontró en caballos en los condados de St. Lawrence y Franklin y en mosquitos en el condado de Onondaga, dijo el Departamento de Salud del Estado en un comunicado de este martes.Alerta en Michigan por casos de encefalitis equina del este (2020)Nueva arma para luchar contra los virus respiratorios 1:35Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de En...

Bus veers off main highway to Nepal’s capital. At least 8 killed and many more injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A passenger bus veered off the main highway that connects Nepal’s capital with rest of the country Wednesday and crashed in a river, killing at least eight people and injuring many more. Police said the bus drove off the Prithvi highway near the town of Gajuri, 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, and fell a few meters (feet) into the river.The bus was partly submerged in the Trishuli River, but rescuers were able to pull out many of the passengers alive from the wreckage. The injured passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment.The river had been swollen by continuous rainfall during the monsoon season. It was unclear what caused the crash, but the rainfall has made roads slippery and visibility low on the curvy mountain highway.The bus was headed towards the popular resort town of Pokhara, but there were no foreign tourists on board because of the rainy season. Highway accidents in Nepal, which is mostly covered by mountains, are mo...