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Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Russians commemorated the victims of Soviet state terror on Sunday, while the Russian government continues its crackdown on dissent in the country.The “Returning of the Names” event was organized by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial.The commemoration has traditionally been held in Moscow on Oct. 29 — the eve of Russia’s Remembrance Day for the Victims of Political Repression — at the Solovetsky Stone memorial to victims of Soviet-era repression, and centers on the reading out of names of individuals killed during Joseph Stalin’s Great Terror of the late 1930s.Since 2020, Moscow authorities have refused to grant a permit for the demonstration. This is allegedly owing to the “epidemiological situation” and a ban on holding public events, though supporters of Memorial believe the refusal is politically motivated.Memorial itself was ordered to close by the Moscow authorities in November 2021. Although it was shut down as a legal entity in Russia, th...

Kentucky Derby winner Mage out of Breeders’ Cup Classic, trainer says horse has decreased appetite

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

ARCADIA. Calif. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mage won’t run in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, his trainer said Sunday.Mage had yet to travel to California for the world championships next weekend at Santa Anita.“He presented a feverish state this morning and we have noticed symptoms of loss (of) appetite,” trainer Gustavo Delgado posted on social media.“We were very enthusiastic about the condition that the horse was going through, and despite how disappointed we feel right now, we are confident in a speedy recovery.”Ramiro Restrepo, a co-owner of Mage, also posted, “Timing stinks but lucky we caught it early. Can’t run at below 100%; horse comes first. Onwards to the Pegasus and his 4YO campaign.”The Pegasus World Cup is Jan. 27 at Gulfstream.Mage, who won the Derby at 15-1 odds, finished third in the Preakness, second in the Haskell and was last in the Travers, his most recent start on Aug. 26.His defection leaves the Classic with just one Triple Crown rac...

Fire set at Montreal bakery in third criminal attack since May: SPVM

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

Montreal police say they’re investigating after a fire was set at a bakery that has been targeted by criminals two other times since May.   Police say they were called to the bakery, in the northern Montreal borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville, shortly before 3 a.m. after suspicious people allegedly tried to enter.They say the suspects started a fire and then fled before officers arrived. Police say firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and incendiary objects were found on the scene.The bakery was the target of an arson in late May, when a Molotov cocktail was thrown through a window. Earlier this month, police said that gunshots were fired at the bakery. 

10 shot, 1 dead after Halloween party in Indianapolis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after ten people ages 16-22 were shot, leaving one dead, after a party on Indy's northeast side Sunday morning.According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers said the incident happened around midnight in the 5100 block of East 65th Street. 15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale: CPD When officers arrived, they heard gunshots in the area and saw a large crowd of people fleeing the area. Officers found at least ten victims with gunshot wounds. Police say one of the victims is a woman who died after the shooting.Her identity hasn't been released.Police say all the other victims are between the ages of 16-22 years old and are not in critical condition. Police said there was large gathering of teenagers and young adults in the area when gunfire broke out."This Halloween event was specifically promoted and geared towards teens and young adults," IMPD Assistant Chief Chris Bailey said. "We also need to hold accountable...

Fruit puree pouches recalled after elevated lead levels found in North Carolina children: FDA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Recalled fruit puree pouches may be to blame for elevated blood lead levels among some North Carolina children, state officials announced Saturday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released an advisory warning consumers not to buy or give WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to toddlers and young children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead.The WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, pictured below, are sold nationally at several retailers, including Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Dollar Tree.WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally through several retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. (U.S. FDA)The announcement came after an investigation by the FDA, North Carolina health officials, local health departments, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services."As part of the investigation, NCDHHS analyzed multiple lots of the product, detecting extremely high concentrati...

Business People: Greater MSP moving to St. Paul’s Osborn370 building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

OF NOTEThe Greater MSP Partnership, a consortium of businesses, universities, cities, counties and philanthropic organizations focused on boosting the Twin Cities economy, announced its headquarters relocation to the Osborn370 Building, downtown St. Paul, effective in January.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGGolden Valley-based design and consulting firm WSB announced the hires of Waymon Votaw as vice president of oil and gas operations and Gordon McPhee as vice president of digital solutions. …  Westwood Professional Services, a Minnetonka-based civil engineering firm, announced the retirement of CEO Paul Greenhagen and the appointment of his successor Bryan Powell. Powell has served as the firm’s chief operations officer since 2021. Greenhagen joined the company as survey crew chief in 1986; he will continue to serve as a director on the board.CO-WORKINGThe Coven, a Minneapolis-based network of co-working spaces focused on historically underserved communities, announced the lau...

Shooting on First Street in Albany under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday night in Albany. The incident occurred on First Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 28 at 6 p.m., police responded to the area of First Street and Ontario Street following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 51-year-old woman who had sustained a gunshot wound to her leg. The victim was tended to at the scene by emergency medical personnel before being transported to Albany Medical Center, where police say she is currently in stable condition. The investigation remains ongoing. Albany Police investigating Delaware Avenue shooting Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at (518)462-8039. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online through the Capital Region Crime Stoppers website.

Broncos vs. Chiefs: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 8 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

For the second time in 18 days, the Broncos will play the Chiefs. Can Denver pull off the upset and snap their long-running losing streak to its AFC West rivals? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesPregame updatesScouting report (11:20 a.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Chiefs in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsParker Gabriel, beat writer: Chiefs 28, Broncos 20The streak has to end at some point, right? ….. Right? It would be interesting to see what happens if Denver goes into the bye week with back-to-back wins and gets designs of, hey, maybe the impossible is possible. Except Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones do care not for the interesting. No. 17 in a row feels imminent, and a Kansas City blowout would be less surprising than a Broncos win. Again.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Chiefs 24, Broncos 17At some point, the Broncos will end their losing streak ...

Delays and cancellations continue at DIA with more than 450 before noon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

More than 450 flights across airlines were delayed or canceled at Denver International Airport Sunday before noon.As of 11:40 a.m. Sunday, 437 flights had been delayed, and another 22 were canceled for weather-related reasons, according to data from the flight tracking site FlightAware.On Saturday, 910 flights were delayed and 88 were canceled.Affected airlines include SkyWest, United, Southwest, Frontier, Mesa, Delta, Southern Airways Express, JetBlue, Key Lime Air, CommuteAir, American Airlines, Volaris and Air Canada.Regional airline SkyWest, the airline that operates United Express, had the most cancelations Sunday with 11 flights canceled. United and Southwest were second, with three flights canceled each.Southwest and United had the most delays Sunday, with 163 Southwest flights and 127 United flights failing to leave the gate on time.Related ArticlesWeather | Colorado weather: Snow and ice on Colorado roads cause accidents, closures along interstates Weather |...

Pac-12 rewind: Oregon rolls as USC, Washington escape to set up Nov. 4 showdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:56 GMT

Recapping the Week 9 action across the Pac-12 …Theme of the week: Close calls and home dogsThree games involving ranked teams were undecided in the final minutes over the course of a riveting Saturday. And only one of the six matchups was locked down as the fourth quarter began: Oregon’s blowout victory at Utah. In a betting oddity, five games featured home underdogs. Two won outright (Arizona and Arizona State), and two others (Stanford and Cal) pushed their ranked opponents to the wire.Theme of the week II: The race tightensUtah and Oregon State lost for the second time this season, effectively eliminating both from the College Football Playoff race. The Pac-12 now has just two teams, Washington and Oregon, in the hunt (i.e., fewer than two losses). Meanwhile, the ACC and Big 12 also have two; the Big Ten has three; and the SEC has four.Theme of the season (emerging): Feigning injuriesArizona State tight end Jalin Conyers became the latest player to sustain a questiona...