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Teens with local Jack and Jill chapter raise funds to help 5 Broward families in need

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

Five deserving families in Broward County have received a leg up and just a bit of hope for a brighter path ahead, thanks to a few giving teenagers who have their hearts in the right place and their community in mind.Kennedy Means and these teens are a part of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.“The families were selected though our partnership with Broward Partnership with the homeless,” said Means, “and they really selected families that they felt, like, have been dealing with a lot of things throughout the year.”These families in need were awarded a total of $42,000 in home essentials, housing needs and gifts.“After we assessed everything, we had moms connect with each of the families, and we really saw where their needs were,” said Means, “and that’s how we were able to give them these gifts.”Their efforts were made possible through some friendly competition and the power of popcorn, selling one bag at a time, as part of the Pink ...

At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

(AP) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday.The National Civil Police said in a preliminary report via Twitter that nine dead were confirmed at the match between clubs Alianza and FAS at Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan, which is about 25 miles (41 kilometers) northeast of the capital.At least two of the injured transported to hospitals were in critical condition, the police said.Local television transmitted live images of the stampede by Alianza fans. Dozens made it onto the field where they received medical treatment.“It was an avalanche of fans who overran the gate. Some were still under the metal in the tunnel. Others managed to make it to the stands and then to the field and were smothered,” an unidentified volunteer with the Rescue Commandos first aid group told journalists.

Police investigating MDPD cruiser-involved crash in Homestead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Homestead led to danger on duty for a Miami-Dade Police officer.According to investigators, the incident happened near the intersection of Southwest 152nd Avenue and 328th Street, just before 3:30 p.m., Saturday.In addition to the police cruiser, a red SUV sustained front-end damage.The crash caused a long stretch of roadway to be shut down for quite some time.It remains unclear whether or not anyone was injured or what led to the crash, as police continue to investigate.

Vegan food market coming to Barrio Logan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Barrio Logan will host a Vegan Food Popup with over 50 vendors starting Memorial Day Weekend.The free event, which is set to take place Saturday, May 27 from 12-4 p.m., will be located in front of Mujeres Brew House at 1983 Julian Ave, officials said in a press release. It will be held every fourth Saturday.Foods to grub on range from traditional Mexican dishes such as mole tamales and faux chicken-stuffed waffles, to Italian, Pacific Islander, Japanese and more cuisines. SAN among angriest airports in US: study Vendors to be in attendance include Buenas Burgers, Dharma's Pierogis, Gourmet Tamales, Krishna's Kitchen, Macros Goods, Maribel y Oliva Cocina, Reda's Ethiopian Cuisine, Sabor Piri Piri, SeaCo Catch, Smashed Avocado Toast, Stone Monkey, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, Turkish Grill, Underdog, Uprising Pizza and Vegan Mirai Sushi.Packaged foods, apparel, produce delivery, jewelry, home goods and dog treats will also be available at the event.Other Vegan Food Pop...

Experience San Diego Zoo at night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Zoo is welcoming guests who want to explore and learn about wildlife during the evening hours."Nighttime Zoo," which occurs on May 26 through Sept. 4, is an annual after-dark event that offers family-friendly entertainment, live toe-tapping music and treats, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said in a press release Friday.Starting at 4 p.m., guests can enjoy special activities like "Bounce Back to the Outback," a show featuring a talented group of trampoline acrobats defying gravity. Tickets going fast for San Diego Fair Concert Series opening performances To top the night off before the gates close at 9 p.m., there will be a 12-minute symphony of live music, lasers, moving lights, rhythmic acrobats, fog and bubbles, as well as a 15-minute music and festive pageantry celebrating Africa along Front Street."While attending Nighttime Zoo, explorers of all ages can also enjoy the new Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. The 3.2-acre environment...

Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol prayed together Sunday at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as the two leaders continued efforts to mend ties repeatedly hurt by disputes stemming from Japan’s wartime brutality.Yoon is in Hiroshima with leaders from seven other guest nations and G7 countries for “outreach” sessions on Sunday, the last day of the three-day summit.Yoon and Kishida, accompanied by their first ladies, stood in front of the memorial where they laid bouquets of white flowers and lowered their heads as they paid tribute to tens of thousands of Koreans who died in the attack 78 years ago.Yoon is the first South Korean leader to visit the memorial, underscoring the thawing in their rocky relations. Yoon, at the outset of his talks with Kishida later Sunday morning, praised the Japanese prime minister for his “sincere d...

Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s last-minute participation Sunday in the Group of Seven summit has brought intense global attention to Russia’s invasion of his nation. But it has also worried atomic bomb survivors who said the high-profile visit overshadowed a rare chance to push world leaders to focus on nuclear abolishment.Zelenskyy’s inclusion at the G7 gathering of rich-world democracies — and his pursuit of more weapons and other support for Ukraine, rather than a diplomatic pursuit to end the war — sends the wrong message, activists and victims said.“Zelenskyy’s visit is not appropriate for Hiroshima, which is a peace-loving city,” said Etsuko Nakatani, an activist whose parents survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945.Many Hiroshima residents hope that understanding the city’s tragic past will push leaders to “take up the abolition of nuclear weapons as an urgent political issue, not an ideal,” she said. “But support for...

CPD: Woman shoots man on CTA Red Line, is in custody

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman is in police custody after she allegedly shot a man while aboard a train on the CTA's Red Line Saturday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said they were called to the 1100 block of South State Street around 8:04 p.m. on reports of a person shot. Initial investigation showed a 35-year-old man was riding a train and was involved in an argument with a 37-year-old woman. The woman then pulled out a gun and opened fire, hitting the man in the left arm and right hip.Police said the woman fled from the platform and was later placed into police custody in the 1100 block of South Wabash Avenue.It is unclear at this time what condition the male victim is currently in. Sheriff: Grenade blast kills man, injures two teens in NW Indiana A firearm was recovered from the scene.Area Three detectives continue to investigate the incident.

St. Louis CITY SC tops Sporting KC, 4-0, in birth of new rivalry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC gets back to its winning ways with a dominant 4-0 win over new rival Sporting Kansas City.Edward Löwen, Niko Gioacchini and Indiana Vassilev all found the back of the net for CITY SC, Vassilev scoring once in each half. Goaltender Roman Bürki stood tall for his third clean sheet of the season. RELATED - St. Louis CITY SC prepares for new rivalry with Sporting KC CITY SC improves to 7-1-4 with the victory. St. Louis hosts Vancouver next weekend. Check back for extended game recap.

Kiszla: At doorstep of their first NBA Finals, Nuggets ready to kick it down and make history

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:51:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Pinch yourself, Nuggets Nation. The dream is real. For the first time in their NBA history, the Nuggets are on the doorstep of the Finals.Knock politely? No way. No how.After rocking the L.A. Lakers 119-108 here Saturday night, the Nuggets are going to kick that freakin’ door down.Eddie Murphy was here, with his feet on the floor near midcourt, wearing sunglasses. Indoors. At night. In an arena painted with Hollywood glitz, Jake Gyllenhaal turned the head of every lady in the house. And at 86 years old, Jack Nicholson is still so cool he doesn’t even feel the need to comb his hair.So many stars.But on this Saturday night, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray outshined them all.Murray scored 37 points. And every shot by the Blue Arrow drove home a point straight through the doubt surrounding Denver as a legit championship contender. To the shock and dismay of the crowd in L.A., the Nuggets put Game 3 away with a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter.With a commanding 3...