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Boston man charged in alleged rampage through, sacred, historic sites

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

A Boston man has been arrested after leaving an alleged trail of destruction overnight Saturday at historic and religious sites across the city, including the Holocaust Memorial and even Paul Revere’s grave.Police arrested Lawrence Hawkins, 46, at the Southampton Street shelter and charged him in multiple incidents of vandalism after reviewing video surveillance that traced his alleged spree of destruction along sites closely aligned with the Freedom Trail.An initial call came in to police just before midnight on Saturday when they received a report of a breaking and entering at Charles Street South. Upon arrival, police found the front door smashed and a brick inside the business.There was video surveillance from that incident and police broadcast the clip of the suspect.Shortly after midnight, an officer reporting for duty arrived at his cruiser and found his front windshield smashed. Again, there was video of the suspect and police broadcast a description.Another report came in f...

Chicago Bulls historically squander lead in 4th consecutive loss to Brooklyn Nets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

The Chicago Bulls entered Sunday’s 118-109 loss to the Nets in Brooklyn like a team eager to exorcise some demons.For weeks, the team had been plagued by sluggish starts, digging deficits that couldn’t be overcome by strong second halves. On Sunday, things were different — at least for the first quarter.The Bulls came out punching with an immediate play drawn up to give Zach LaVine a lob dunk. They opened the game on a 13-0 run and carved out a 21-point lead by the final two minutes of the frame.The offense moved the ball decisively while the defense forced the Nets to settle for long-bomb 3-pointers. At the end of the quarter, the Bulls led 36-19. It was too good to be true.Within minutes, the lead evaporated. The Nets erased the entire 21-point advantage midway through the second quarter. By the time the teams entered the locker room at the half, the Nets led by eight points — a 29-point swing.It was a cataclysmic collapse — the type that only comes a...

Chance of rain coming to San Diego County this week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The time to break out an umbrella may return this week as a low pressure system heading towards San Diego is expected to bring some rain to the county this week.Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the system will start pushing towards San Diego on Tuesday, with the strongest part of it reaching the region Wednesday afternoon or evening. The chance for rain will linger through Friday as the system weakens.Lower elevations west of the mountains are likely to see the greatest chances for rain Wednesday night, according to models analyzed by NWS on Sunday. NWS issues hazard warning as high tide over 6 ft. expected for San Diego County beaches Along the coast, communities from San Ysidro to Oceanside could see about a 55 to 65% chance of rain, according to NWS. Inland valley and mountain areas may possibly see about a 50% chance of precipitation.Precipitation chances forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (Courtesy of National Weather Service)In the lower ele...

Electric vehicle maker Lion Electric cutting 150 jobs to reduce costs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. says it is cutting 150 jobs or about 10 per cent of its total workforce in a move to reduce costs and improve its ability to reach its profitability objectives.Lion Electric chief executive and founder Marc Bedard says it was a difficult decision, but the right thing to do for the business.The cuts affect workers in production overhead, manufacturing, product development and administrative functions, both in Canada and the United States.Lion Electric designs and builds all-electric trucks, buses and minibuses. Earlier this month, the company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, reported a loss of US$19.9 million or nine cents per diluted share in its third quarter compared with a loss of US$17.2 million or nine cents per diluted a year earlier.Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 totalled US$80.3 million, up from US$41 million in the same quarter last year.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2023.Companies in this stor...

Stabbing in downtown Toronto leaves man with serious injuries

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed in downtown Toronto on Monday morning.Police were called to the area of Dundas Street East and Regent Street, just east of Parliament Street, around 9:20 a.m. for reports that someone had been stabbed.A man was found at the scene with stab wounds. Paramedics say he was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.No suspect information has been made available.STABBING: Regent St & Dundas St E9:23am– reports of a male with possible stab wound – officers are on scene investigating– victim was located with stab wound– unknown extent of injuries– medics are responding– anyone with info, contact police#GO2734895^se— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 27, 2023

ICC prosecutors halt 13-year Kenya investigation that failed to produce any convictions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court prosecutor’s office announced Monday it is halting its long-running investigation into deadly violence that broke out in Kenya after the African nation’s 2007 presidential election.The decision was announced at a time when the prosecutor’s office is appealing for extra resources as it investigates ongoing conflicts including the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.The Kenya investigation that opened in 2010 led to charges against six suspects, including the country’s current and former presidents, but ultimately did not yield any successful prosecutions, amid claims of witness intimidation and political interference. All charges against the suspects were either withdrawn, terminated or tossed out by pre-trial judges.Among the suspects charged but never convicted were then-President Uhuru Kenyatta and then-Deputy President William Ruto. Prosecutors also have charged three Kenyans with interferi...

UK government reaches a pay deal with senior doctors that could end disruptive strikes

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government reached a deal with senior doctors in England that could potentially end a series of disruptive strikes, officials said Monday. The Department of Health and Social Care said it submitted a pay offer to doctors’ unions after weeks of talks, and union leaders agreed to put the proposal to their members for a vote. The British Medical Association said the government’s offer is for an extra 4.95% this financial year on top of a 6% pay increase already awarded.Thousands of senior physicians walked off the job for 48-hour periods earlier this year to demand better pay and working conditions from the government, causing major disruptions at hospitals across England.Those strikes came on top of similar industrial actions by junior doctors, nurses and other health workers who organized their own strikes to obtain pay raises amid the U.K.’s soaring inflation and cost-of-living crisis. Senior doctors said their pay has shrunk by a thir...

Suncor restarts production at Terra Nova after work to extend life of project

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has restarted production at its Terra Nova production, storage and off-loading vessel.The company says the restart comes after finishing work to extend the life of the project.Production is expected to ramp up over the coming months.Suncor chief executive Rich Kruger says the project will provide additional cash flow for shareholders as well as benefits to the Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian economies.Terra Nova is an oilfield located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador about 350 kilometres southeast of St. John’s.Suncor holds a 48 per cent stake in the project, while Cenovus Energy Inc. owns a 34 per cent stake and Murphy Oil Corp. holds 18 per cent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:SU, TSX:CVE)The Canadian Press

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.Blinken has spent much of the last month-and-a-half deeply engaged on the Gaza crisis, making two trips to the Middle East. Now, amid signs that a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to expire on Monday may be extended, Blinken is departing for Brussels for a NATO foreign ministers meeting.In Brussels, the alliance will reaffirm its support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, explore ways of easing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia and look at preparations for NATO’s 75th anniversary next year.The two-day session on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the first foreign minister-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, a body created by alliance leaders at their last summit to improve cooperation and coordination and help prepare Kyiv for eventual membership.“Allies w...

Tesla sues Swedish agency as striking workers stop delivering license plates for its new vehicles

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:15:47 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state via Sweden’s Transport Agency as striking postal workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker.Tesla is non-unionized globally, but the Swedish workers are demanding that the carmaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in Sweden have. Tesla has no manufacturing plant in Sweden, but has several service centers. Tesla said it was suing “the Swedish state through the Swedish Transport Agency” because not accessing the registration plates “constitutes an unlawful discriminatory attack directed at Tesla.” Mikael Andersson, a press spokesperson for the agency, told The Associated Press in an email that “we at the Swedish Transport Agency do not share this view” that the agency was blocking the distribution of license plates. “Therefore Tesla has decided to have the issue tested in court,...