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Murdered girl’s dad brought gun to court, say Ibrahim Ali’s lawyers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

VANCOUVER — Lawyers for the man convicted of killing a 13-year-old girl in a British Columbia park say it was the victim’s father who allegedly brought a handgun into a Vancouver courtroom on the final day of the trial last week.Ibrahim Ali’s lawyer Ben Lynskey described the incident in a B.C. Supreme Court hearing and co-counsel Kevin McCullough says in an affidavit that Victoria Police told him the man brought the loaded Glock handgun with an “intention to kill” on Friday.An email from Vancouver Police to Ali’s lawyers says a “no contact undertaking” applies to the girl’s father with them as of Monday, and the man “must not enter” the vicinity of the Supreme Court in Vancouver.The email shared with The Canadian Press by the lawyers and described in court says if the father breaches the undertaking they should call 911 immediately.Lynskey told the hearing that the father had dialed into the proceedings, despite the no cont...

Nationwide recall issued for Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

(WAVY) — The Global Veg Corp, headquartered in New York, is issuing a recall for all lots and codes of its five pound packages of AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves.According to Global Veg Corp, the AVIATOR Sundried Tomato Halves, Lot#060923/1, may contain undeclared sulfites, which could lead to serious or life-threatening reactions for people who have a severe sensitivity. Uber offers holiday-themed party buses in some cities AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves (Courtesy of Aviator via USFDA)The recall has been distributed nationwide for the five-pound vacuum bags of sundried tomatoes. As of Dec. 8, no injuries or adverse reactions have been reported.A routine sampling of the product by state food inspectors found the sulfite-containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. How did two tickets sold at the same gas station win the Mega Millions jackpot? Customers who have the affected items should not eat them and return the produc...

There's a new iPhone update: What's in it, and who can get it?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you have an iPhone, you may have had a bit of déjà vu when you were warned of another iOS update Monday, just days after updating to iOS 17.1.2. There is, indeed, a new update available, iOS 17.2, and it's much different than iOS 17.1.2. In case you missed it, Apple urged all of its iOS users to update their devices to get "important security fixes." Why Apple is urging ‘all users’ to update their iOS This week's update includes much more than security updates. Here's what to know. What's in the new iOS update?This update, iOS 17.2, includes a number of new features. Among those is the highly-anticipated Journal app. As you may expect, Journal serves as a space to "write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practice gratitude and improve your wellbeing," Apple explains. It will also offer suggestions to inspire your journaling, with prompts featuring photos from your camera roll or even questions about where you've been. That may even...

Trump unveils digital trading cards 'mugshot edition'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

(The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump unveiled new digital trading cards Tuesday, calling them the “MugShot Edition.”“Due to the great Excitement and Success of my previous TRUMP DIGITAL TRADING CARDS, we’re doing it again - The MugShot Edition, available RIGHT NOW,” Trump said in a Truth Social post Thursday. “Plus, buy 47 cards and get a piece of the suit I wore for the ‘Mugshot Photo,’ and also get an invite to a Gala Dinner with me at Mar-a-Lago! Don’t wait, they’ll go FAST (I believe!). I’m happy if you’re happy. Have fun. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” Special counsel planning to use Trump White House cellphone data in election interference case Trump had a mug shot photo taken of him after surrendering at the Fulton County, Georgia, jail in August. It was taken as part of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wills’ case against him relating to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.The former president began selling the trading cards back in December of last ye...

Zelenskyy appears to change few minds on grim Capitol Hill as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country's future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told senators Tuesday that with U.S. aid his fighters can beat back the Russian invasion. But with funding in doubt, his grim trip to Capitol Hill was far from the hero's welcome he received last winter.Zelenskyy's visit to Washington came as President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress. Republicans are insisting on linking it to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry.Flanked by Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Zelenskyy entered a private meeting with senators with a public bipartisan show of support and to some applause. But more than an hour later few senators minds appeared changed.Schumer called it a “very powerful” meeting, but gave no update on sta...

Jarrell ISD and Williamson County work to keep up with growth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Jarrell Independent School District's superintendent gave an update on the district's growth at a recent commissioners court meeting. She asked county leaders for their continued support in accommodating JISD's expanding population.Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented the update at the December 5 meeting of the Williamson County Commissioners Court.Hicks thanked the county for its continued partnership in maintaining infrastructure such as roads in the historically rural community.Hicks said currently the student population is sitting around 3,800 which is expected to more than double in the next decade.According to a 2022 demographic report from JISD, the district's enrollment is projected to grow to 6,100 students by the 2026/27 school year, and 10,000 by 2031/32.Hicks said one of the next steps for keeping up with that growth is expanding the right-of-way for roads near the district's elementary schools. This would be up to the county to chang...

Thankful for sight: Senior shares her story about preserving her vision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Debbie Pearson has spent more than half her life caring for others as a nurse.Last fall, an annual eye exam at Austin Retina Associates led to doctors discovering wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in her left eye.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 55.In Travis County, more than one out of every 10 people have AMD.Pearson hadn’t been suffering any symptoms, so this diagnosis came as a complete shock."All of a sudden I couldn't see out of that eye,” she said. “I had been unaware of it because you use your eyes together."Having a family history of AMD, Pearson never missed her routine eye exams."I don't want to go blind but that’s a potential outcome without treatment and surveillance,” she said.Now, the 75-year-old is receiving regular treatment to restore her vision.This includes injections delivered by retina specialist Dr. Jose Agustin Mart...

Project Connect leaders preview next steps in engineering, design work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Project Connect's initial phase one light rail plan greenlit, the Austin Transit Partnership held an event Tuesday morning with prospective prime contractors and subcontractors who could help shape the expansion of mass transit in Austin.Thirty-four prime contractors and 79 subcontractors gathered at ATP's headquarters in downtown Austin Tuesday, as the transit organization overseeing Project Connect outlined light rail development. It came as ATP continues working on initial architectural and engineering design work for the light rail system while simultaneously undergoing federal funding and environmental review processes. UT engineering students aid in Project Connect light rail design near Lady Bird Lake ATP officials said they anticipate sending out a request for qualifications (RFQ) to start a bidding process in January. By next summer, officials said they expect to award a contract for on-call preliminary engineering and planning work. That on-call prel...

Ex-Jimmy Lee recreation center worker pleads guilty to shooting teen; attempted murder charge dismissed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

A former St. Paul parks and recreation worker pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for shooting and critically wounding a 16-year-old boy last year at the Oxford Community Center/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center.Exavir Dwayne Binford Jr. entered the plea in court Monday after reaching a deal with prosecutors, who agreed to dismiss an attempted murder charge against the 27-year-old for shooting JuVaughn Turner in the head during a fight outside the rec center in the city’s Summit-University neighborhood.Exavir Dwayne Binford (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Binford previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, with his attorney telling a judge that he had acted in self-defense.Prosecutors filed a motion Monday in court stating their intent to seek an aggravated sentence of nearly 10½ years in prison. The presumptive prison sentence calls for just over 7 years. Binford remains jailed in lieu of $500,000 bail ahead of sentencing, which was set for Feb. 9.Charges say t...

Glens Falls Hospital issues temporary mask mandate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:59 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In response to an increase in COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, everyone visiting the Glens Falls Hospital and off-site locations will be required to wear a mask effective Wednesday, December 13. All staff and patients will abide by the mandate. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The mandate does not impact visiting hours or visitation requirements. Visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid eating or drinking while visiting. Individuals in need of an outpatient visit or testing with signs of respiratory illness or exposure are asked to notify the hospital upon arrival. The temporary requirement will be reevaluated in early January.