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Suspected human trafficker Tate released to house arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

By Stephen McGrath and Vadim and Ghirda | Associated PressBUCHAREST, Romania — Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest, an official said Friday.The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Tate’s appeal, which challenged a judge’s decision last week to extend his arrest a fourth time for 30 days, said Ramona Bolla, a spokesperson for Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT.Tate, 36, a British-U.S. citizen who has 5.4 million Twitter followers, was initially detained in late December in Romania’s capital Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women.All four won an appeal Friday, and will remain under house arrest until Apr. 29, Bolla said. None of the four has yet been formally indicted. The court ruled in favor of their immediate release. Prosecutors cannot challenge the...

Antioch police union's attorney criticizes mayor for briefing about officers placed on leave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

An attorney representing Antioch's police union criticized the city's mayor Friday for holding a press conference a day earlier regarding the placing of several officers on administrative leave due to policy violations. Mayor Lamar Thorpe held the briefing Thursday to announce the actions against officers following an internal investigation. The announcement comes as Antioch police have also been subject to a probe by the FBI and Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office into possible civil rights violations and other crimes. Thorpe said the possible policy violations announced Thursday likely weren't being investigated as crimes but did not elaborate on the alleged violations or how many officers have been put on leave. Executive Director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association charged with importing fentanyl "We have every intention of respecting confidentiality in the process," the mayor said. However, attorney Mike Rains, whose law office represents the Antioc...

Canucks’ Kuzmenko opts out of wearing Pride jersey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

VANCOUVER (AP) — Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko, who is from Russia, will not wear an LGBTQ+-theme warm-up jersey Friday when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night. Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet said that Kuzmenko had discussions with his family and then informed the team of his decision. “I’m not going to get into it because we don’t know the deals that happen over there,” Tocchet said. “So I respect his decision.” Kuzmenko, 27, has become a fan favorite in his first NHL season and leads the Canucks in goals with 37. Some of his teammates have publicly committed to wearing the jerseys, which were designed by local artist Christin Hryc and features a rainbow and flowers across the Canucks’ orca logo and rainbow patches on the shoulders.“I think everyone in this room is looking forward to it,” defenseman Quinn Hughes said Wednesday. “And I know in our organization, everyone’s welcome. Every time we’ve done Pride night, I’ve worn the jersey and celebrated the night.”Star c...

Daniil Medvedev advances to Miami Open final

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Daniil Medvedev hasn’t won a title in the U.S. since capturing the 2021 U.S. Open, when he turned away Novak Djokovic’s bid for a Grand Slam. Now the Miami Open’s No. 4 seed is one victory from a fresh American title, beating fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals Friday, the same day Wimbledon announced Russians will be allowed back — with conditions.The other men’s semifinal is Friday night between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner. If Alcaraz wins, it’ll set up a rematch of the Indian Wells final; Alcaraz beat Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on March 19.Medvedev has won 23 of his last 24 matches — the lone loss to now-world No. 1 Alcaraz — and is in his fifth straight final. Medvedev has been friends with the 14th-seeded Khachanov since childhood, and they’re each fierce baseliners, with one rally lasting 31 shots. Medvedev needed a tiebreaker to win the first set, serving it out with the first of 13 aces in the mat...

Power Solutions: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

WOOD DALE, Ill. (AP) — WOOD DALE, Ill. (AP) — Power Solutions International Inc. (PSIX) on Friday reported net income of $9.3 million in its fourth quarter.The Wood Dale, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 40 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 44 cents per share.The maker of alternative-fuel power systems posted revenue of $137 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $11.3 million, or 49 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $481.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PSIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PSIXSource

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/31/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

Stocks rallied on Wall Street and closed out a winning March despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% Friday and rose 3.5% for the month, with tech stocks leading the way. The index also notched its second winning quarter in a row after tumbling through most of last year on worries about high interest rates. Friday’s gains came after a report showed inflation slowed in February, though it was still high on a historical basis. A slowdown in inflation could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to take it easier on interest rates. On Friday:The S&P 500 rose 58.48 points, or 1.4%, to 4,109.31.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 415.12 points, or 1.3%, to 33,274.15.The Nasdaq composite rose 208.44 points, or 1.7% to 12,221.91.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 34.10 points, or 1.9%, to 1,802.48.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 138.32 points, or 3.5%.The Dow is up 1,036.62 points, or 3.2%.The Nasdaq is up 397.95 points, or 3.4%.The Ru...

Williams Industrial Services: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Williams Industrial Services Group Inc. (WLMS) on Friday reported a loss of $10.4 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had a loss of 40 cents.The provider of services and products for the energy industry posted revenue of $55.8 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $13.7 million, or 53 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $238.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WLMS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WLMSSource

High Wind Warning: Potentially damaging winds expected in DC area Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

A powerful storm system is heading to the D.C. area, bringing strong winds Saturday with the possibility of some gusts over 60 mph.The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for most of the D.C. area starting at noon and lasting until midnight.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastSign up for WTOP alertsThe heaviest winds are expected Saturday afternoon and evening, according to WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford.A High Wind Warning is issued when gusts of 60 mph and over are expected. The weather service said Saturday’s winds could blow down trees and power lines and that widespread power outages are expected.Motorists are urged to be cautious, especially truck drivers and other drivers of high-profile vehicles.For D.C.’s southern suburbs, the weather service has issued a Wind Advisory, warning of gusts up to 50 mph.Stinneford said the weather Saturday morning will start out with showers...

Asano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt’s winless run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Japan forward Takuma Asano scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the home team’s winless streak to seven games across all competitions on Friday.Only Randal Kolo Muani’s first-half penalty prevented worse for Frankfurt, which hasn’t won since mid-February.The point in Frankfurt lifted Thomas Letsch’s Bochum five points above the relegation zone ahead of the rest of the 26th round.Asano was quickest to the rebound after Kevin Trapp saved Anthony Losilla’s effort, and put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute. It all came from a poorly defended throw in after Frankfurt made the better start.But Kolo Muani equalized with a penalty in the 22nd after he was bundled to the ground by Ivan Ordets, who was booked for the foul.Frankfurt went on to dominate the game in terms of possession and chances, but Bochum could have snatched the win when Losilla headed just over in the 81st.Frankfurt might have had a penalty late on ...

Loveland High principal placed on admin leave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:57 GMT

LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) -- Loveland High School principal Michael James has been placed on administrative leave until further notice, according to the Thompson School District.Ferguson High School/Thompson Career Campus principal Dr. Jason Germain will be serving as interim principal at LHS effective immediately, the district said.The district confirmed that more than a dozen teachers left campus during a shooting threat at Loveland High School on Wednesday.A district spokesperson said 14 teachers “departed the Loveland High School campus” while school was still in session, following a Safe2Tell tip about a planned shooting at the school. Policy under review after 14 teachers left campus during school shooting threat  Students didn't know what to doAubrey Livermore, a sophomore at LHS, said some students were told to go to the cafeteria, while others mingled in the hallway.“There was no direction on what to do,” she told FOX31's Evan Kruegel. “We were all kind of just con...