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Protesters on Nantucket cheer, jeer Bidens before early dinner out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

Seems some in Nantucket decided put their sherry down and head into town to greet President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden as they headed into the Brotherhood of the Thieves restaurant.The White House pool report from Friday afternoon stated: “As POTUS and FLOTUS walked up Broad Street there were large groups of people gathered. Some protesters — maybe a handful — yelled ‘Free Palestine’ and “Ceasefire.'”The pool reporter added, “many other people were cheering.”At 2:42 p.m., the Bidens walked into the restaurant named after a riot on the island in 1842 after abolitionists objected to the town’s continued refusal to integrate the schools. The menu runs from $36 for a lobster roll to $8 for a cup of clam chowder.Before the late lunch or early dinner, Biden spoke about the hostage release in Israel he said a “goal” is to have more people released.“We expect more hostages to be released tomorrow, and more the day ...

Patriots-Giants injury report: Trent Brown among 7 Patriots questionable, none out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

The Patriots listed seven players on their final injury report Friday, including left tackle Trent Brown and wide receiver DeVante Parker. All seven are officially questionable.Brown and Parker were limited in practice all week. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore was removed from the list with a knee injury, indicating he’s been cleared. In New York, wide receiver Darius Slayton and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence are doubtful. Lawrence did not practice once this week.Both teams’ complete injury reports are below.GIANTSOutOL Evan Neal, AnkleDoubtfulDL Dexter Lawrence, HamstringWR Darius Slayton, NeckQuestionableRB Eric Gray, AnkleRelated ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bailey Zappe says players don’t know which Patriots QB will start New England Patriots | Malik Cunningham says he’s not part of Patriots QB plans ahead of Week 12 New England Patriots | Patriots preparing to face ‘unique’ force in middle of...

Optical phenomenon: Sundog spotted above San Diego County mountain range

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A parhelia hovered above the tips of the Pinyon Mountains in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park this week, creating an atmospheric optical phenomenon.A parhelia, which means "with the sun," is also known as a sundog or a mock sun. As described by the National Weather Service (NWS), "sundogs are colored spots of light that develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals." How are freeway exits numbered in California and why? Sundogs can occur anywhere, anytime of the year. They aren't exclusive to cold climates, but rather seen when cirrus clouds form in the sky."They are located approximately 22 degrees either left, right, or both, from the sun, depending on where the ice crystals are present," NWS explained further.The colors usually go from red closest to the sun, out to blue on the outside of the sundog, which can be noticed in the image captured by Sicco Rood on Wednesday, Nov. 22. A sundog above the Pinyon Mountains. (Photo: Sicco Rood / Image ...

Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

BEITUNIA, West Bank (AP) — Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home to a hero’s welcome in the occupied West Bank on Friday following their release from Israeli prisons as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.The procession of freed prisoners, some accused of minor offenses and others convicted in attacks, at a checkpoint outside of Jerusalem stoked massive crowds of Palestinians into a chanting, clapping, hand-waving, screaming frenzy. Fifteen dazed young men, all in stained grey prison sweatsuits and looking tight with exhaustion, glided through the streets on the shoulders of their teary-eyed fathers as fireworks turned the night sky to blazing color and patriotic Palestinian pop music blared. Some of those released were draped in Palestinian flags, others in the green flags of Hamas. They flashed victory signs as they crowd-surfed.“I have no words, I have no words,” said newly released 17-year-old Jamal Brahma, searching for something to say to th...

‘We’re moving forward’: Ford insists 5-year-old promise to end Beer Store monopoly is coming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

It’s looking more and more likely it will be last call for The Beer Store in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford said Friday he plans to finally make good on a five-year-old promise to bring beer and wine sales to the corner store.“We’re the only jurisdiction in the entire world that you can’t go into the retail store and buy a case of beer or a bottle of wine when you’re buying a steak for dinner or whatever you’re buying,” the premier said during a separate announcement in Mississauga on Friday. “It just doesn’t make sense so we’re moving forward with it.”Since the end of prohibition, beer in Ontario has primarily been sold at The Beer Store which began as a collection of Canadian brewers. These days, two multinational companies – Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch InBev – own a majority of the operation which has 424 locations across the province, giving it a huge competitive advantage. Related: Is this ...

Clarity an essential feature of a foreign influence registry: consultation summary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

OTTAWA — Respondents to a public consultation favoured establishing a foreign influence transparency registry, but stressed a need for clarity on how it would work, the federal government said Friday.A newly released summary of the consultation says participants wanted a registry to appropriately define who has to sign on and to spell out what falls within the scope of covered activities. Following a flurry of media stories about alleged foreign interference, Public Safety Canada announced a consultation in March on how Canada could implement a foreign influence transparency registry. States might engage in interference to advance foreign political goals, and can employ people to act on their behalf without disclosing ties to the foreign state. Some believe that requiring these individuals to formally register with the government they are trying to influence, with the possibility of fines or even prison time for failing to comply, can make such dealings more transparent. The consult...

Malvern Family Resource Centre provides wide range of Scarborough community programming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

When it comes to community gathering spaces in the Scarborough neighbourhood of Morningside Heights, the Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is arguably near the top.The place is a busy destination with seniors playing badminton with younger adults, delicious meals being prepped in the kitchen, intergenerational interactions and a sense of togetherness.Balasingham Arumujam has been coordinating the wood-burning art program at the centre for the past four years. He’s been in Canada since 2007.“I just want to give back something for the community, which I have learned and I started classes about three or four years back and number of students, seniors, especially seniors, and they have learned and they have mastered the art very well. And I am proud of it,” Arumujam told CityNews. “MFRC is a place where love is ‘overjoying,’ overflowing and the staff is very nice, very understanding,” he added.The participants of his program said it does more than just ...

A deer made its way to Toronto’s Union Station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

Oh, deer. Some Toronto commuters were caught off guard on Thursday afternoon when a deer was caught in the headlights at Union Station.Just before 5 p.m., a deer was found nestled underneath a Milton GO train as several transit riders looked on.Deer at Union Station byu/mrdriedairbags intorontoA brief alert at Union Station read, “Wildlife on tracks.”Metrolinx says employees attempted to rescue the deer from underneath the train without success. The deer eventually left on its own and was not injured. For real doe, train delays were minimal. Clever Redditors were quick to poke fun at the situation, with one poster asking if the deer would ride for free.“They buy fare for a buck.”

Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.The actor and comedian was detained after Beverly Hills police received a call about 5:45 a.m. Police said she appeared to be found slumped over the wheel of the vehicle while the car engine was still running.Haddish, an Emmy and Grammy winner, performed at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles on Thursday night. It was the comedy club’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community.A representative for Haddish did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.Last year, Haddish was arrested on suspicion of DUI in suburban Atlanta.Haddish has starred in the films including the comedy “Girls Trip,” “Night School,” “Like a Boss” and “The Kitchen.” She wrote the New York Times best seller “The Last Black Unicorn,” which earned a Grammy nomination. In 2018, Haddish won an Emmy for her appearance on “Saturday Night Live” and a Grammy in 2021 for her spe...

What is minimum wage in Illinois in 2024?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase at the start of the 2024 calendar year.Across state lines, also effective on Jan. 1, Illinois' new minimum wage will be $14 per hour for those over 18 years old.The Illinois Department of Labor says the state's current minimum wage law took effect in 2023 and calls for increases each year through 2025. The current law states that some employees could potentially have a wage less than $14 per hour. Minimum hourly rates are $8.40 for those who work in an industry with tips or $12 for anyone under 18 who also works less than 650 hours per year. Illinois DOR says that those who work for tips must be paid the minimum wage rate, but an employer can apply tip credit of 40%. Anyone who works overtime in Illinois is also entitled to pay at time and one-half for anything worked beyond 40 hours.