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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Mother seen happily' playing with her children days before family-of-four found dead

Emotional tributes have been paid to a family after four bodies were found at a flat in west London by police.Tearful local residents spoke of their shock following the discovery of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika, 35, Maja, 11, and Dawid, 3, at a home in Hounslow, just days after the mother and two children had been seen playing very happily together.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Protesters arrested attempting to stop Epsom Derby

Plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby were foiled as police arrested 31 suspected Animal Rising activists including one who ran on to the track just as the race began.The man, named by the group as Ben Newman, jumped the fence and sprinted on to the course, dodging a security guard who tried to tackle him.
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

No scorecard needed: LACC golf director gets the U.S. Open experience of a lifetime

(Sam Farmer / Los Angeles Times)

Tom Gardner, director of golf at Los Angeles Country Club, got to play in the U.S. Open on Saturday, almost bouncing down the fairways to the cheers of his many supporters behind the ropes.His scorecard meant nothing.The experience meant everything.Gardner, with his familiar boater's hat and near-constant smile, was the marker in the tournament.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Mission mass shooting related to earlier Carnaval fight, police say

The mass shooting that wounded nine people on 24th Street last night may have been related to an earlier fight that broke out during Carnaval, according to Santiago Lerma, a legislative aide for Supervisor Hillary Ronen's office."SFPD believes it is derived from an incident that took place in Carnaval," said Lerma, adding that the incident was related to the Dying Breed clothing shop on the corner that was celebrating its sixth anniversary on Friday night.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA food

A summery chicken potpie is the antidote for June gloom

I recently had an epiphany about, of all things, chicken potpie.A few weeks ago, my partner and I set out for a walk into Griffith Park from our apartment.In the mood for adventuring, we started taking every turn we hadn't before and soon enough we found ourselves on the back of a hill, practically holding onto the vertical edge like rock climbers.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

WNBA's expanded charter flights are a 'game changer.' What's next?

(Jeff Lewis / Associated Press)

On Saturday morning, after playing a road game the night before, Chiney Ogwumike woke up in her bed at home.It was bliss.Until the Sparks forward considered that the opportunity to travel immediately after a game via charter flight like the one she hopped on Friday night in Phoenix was a fleeting perk.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

An 11-Year-Old Boy Called 911. Police Then Shot Him.

A family has demanded that a Mississippi police officer be fired after shooting an 11-year-old boy who was trying to follow the officer's orders after calling 911 for help, a lawyer for the boy's family said.The officer shot the boy, Aderrien Murry, in the chest, resulting in numerous injuries, including a collapsed lung, lacerated liver and fractured ribs, on May 20, said Carlos Moore, a lawyer representing the Murry family.
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www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Two children among bodies of four people found dead at a house in west London

In a statement on Saturday morning, the Met said the four were found at a house in Staines Road, Bedfont on Friday afternoon.As well as a man and a woman who were thought to be in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and three-year-old boy, were also found dead at the scene.Chief superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

Three Teams Drop Out of Tour de Suisse After Cyclist's Death

Organizers of the Tour de Suisse cycling race said they would resume the multistage competition on Saturday, one day after a rider died from the injuries that he sustained in a crash during a high-speed mountain descent.The rider, Gino Mader, was a member of the Bahrain-Victorious team, which announced on Saturday morning that it was withdrawing from the race.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Bank Holiday chaos as passport gate glitch sparks airport delays live updates

1685208595 Failures with the passport e-gate system at UK airports have caused long delays for those arriving in the country as the bank holiday getaway gets under way.Travellers have described on social media queues of several hours at a number of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick as arrivals need to have their passports checked by hand rather than the automated machines.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Bank holiday travel chaos as electronic passport gates stop working at UK airports

Travellers faced chaos on Saturday after the passport e-gate system at UK airports failed, causing lengthy delays as the bank holiday getaway kicked off.Disgruntled travellers took to social media after some spent several hours waiting at airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, as arrivals needed to have their passports checked by hand rather than the automated machines.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Teenager remanded in custody over prank' social media video

A teenager was remanded in custody when he appeared in court accused of posting a video on social media without the consent of the people featured.Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, also known as Mizzy, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court in London on Saturday where he pleaded not guilty to three breaches of a criminal behaviour order imposed for posting a prank video on TikTok.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

TikToker Mizzy charged by police after breaching court order

T ikTok prankster Mizzy has been charged breaching a court order just days after he was released, police have said.The 18-year-old, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O'Garro of Manor Road, Hackney, appeared to be filmed being arrested by a plain clothes officer on Friday.In a statement, police have confirmed that the TikToker has been charged with three counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

As Floodwaters Recede, Ukrainian Authorities Brace for Possible Disease Outbreaks

LVIV, Ukraine Nearly two weeks after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southeastern Ukraine, the floodwaters are receding, but local officials are grappling with a new concern: the potential for outbreaks from waterborne disease.On Saturday, local officials in Kherson and Mykolaiv, the two regions most affected by the flooding on the Dnipro River unleashed when the dam collapsed, outlined plans to ensure safe drinking water.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

With water scarce, engineers shut down the last reactor still producing power at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

The last reactor still producing energy at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in southern Ukraine, was put into a cold shutdown a state in which it no longer generates electricity as a safety precaution after the destruction of a nearby dam threatened the facility's water supply, Ukrainian energy officials said.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

As Flooding Subsides, Scale of Kakhovka Dam Disaster Starts Coming Into Focus

The surge of flooding around the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine subsided further on Sunday, leaving authorities grappling with a disaster in which at least 13 people have been killed, at least 29 others are reported missing and dozens of communities lack access to clean water.Ukraine's State Emergency Service, local volunteer groups and aid agencies are struggling to respond to the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam on Tuesday, which sent a torrent of water from the reservoir upstream coursing into the river basin.
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www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Bromley Tree Massacre': Locals furious as 131 trees felled

A man has been arrested after chopping down 131 protected trees in what is being described by south London eco-warriors as a tree massacre.But the suspect told ITV News London he had been granted a lease to create sports facilities for children of all ages as well as BAME groups and other disadvantaged groups in Cator Park in Bromley.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Royal fan who stood near coronation protesters arrested and held for 13 hours

A monarchist who was arrested and detained for 13 hours after she stood near protesters on the day of the King's coronation has said no innocent bystander should endure a shocking experience like hers.Alice Chambers has now called on police to put new processes in place to prevent a repeat of the incident.
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Irvine police looking for assault suspect caught on video near UC Irvine

(Irvine Police Department/Los Angeles Times)

Irvine police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault which occurred Saturday morning near the UC Irvine campus.The suspect in the video, released by the police department, "followed the victim before restraining and groping her from behind," according to a statement by the Irvine Police Department.
KQED
11 months ago
California

10 Hot Tickets to Bay Area Plays and Musicals This Summer | KQED

The Bay Area is a regular stop for national tours, but Into the Woods offers an added bonus: multiple original cast members from the critically acclaimed Broadway production.The show opened in May of 2022 as a two-week run at the New York City Center before a Broadway transfer led to multiple extensions and six Tony Award nominations.
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Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Max Allegri's agent: 'I don't think anything sensational will happen' after Saudi link

We were greeted by quite the big piece of summer gossip on Saturday morning.The Saudi Super League had reportedly identified its next target in which it aimed to throw its piles of money at - Juventus manager Max Allegri.It was completely out of the blue, but there was La Gazzetta dello Sport saying that a big-time offer worth a lot of money was coming Allegri's way.
Hogs Haven
11 months ago
Washington Redskins

Washington appears poised to make some coaching moves

Yesterday, in the early afternoon, before the team sale news broke, The Athletic's Ben Standig tweeted about three offensive coaching moves that Washington is likely to make in the coming months.Mentioned this on a recent pod, but expect to see Juan Castillo, a longtime OL coach, with the OL more this year.
Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Fernando Valenzuela Appearing At Advance Auto Parts Grand Opening In Downey

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is scheduled to appear at the Advance Auto Parts grand opening in Downey on Saturday morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m.PT.The newest location in Southern California is opening at 10231 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90241.In addition to the Valenzuela meet and greet, the Auto Parts store is arranging for a food truck to be on hand, along with a car show and opportunity to win a 152-piece DieHard hand tool set.
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www.npr.org
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms that an offensive against Russia is underway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint news conference with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday.Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday gave his first formal confirmation that Ukraine's long-awaited offensive was underway against Russian troops.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox' Eloy Jimenez could 'maybe' return to team next weekend

Scratch the 4-6 week timeline for Eloy Jiménez.The White Sox' outfielder underwent an appendectomy during the team's road series against the Cincinnati Reds.He underwent the procedure on May 6.The team initially stamped a 4-6 week recovery timeline on him.RELATED: L uis Robert Jr. keeps fire lit with four-game HR streak
On Wednesday, Jiménez told the media he could return "maybe" next weekend, which presumably would be the Sox' road series against the Detroit Tigers.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain's El Rocio Pilgrimage

You can't wear that flamenco dress for the El Rocio pilgrimage, Bonita, Maria Cardenas, our Airbnb host, said with a laugh.You'll die in the heat.She pinched the thick red fabric between her thumb and held it up to my face like a specimen.You see? Heavy tight dresses like this are made for the festivals at the bullring in Seville city, she explained.
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www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn banquet hall shooting leaves man dead, cops searching for suspect | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Brooklyn detectives are investigating a deadly shooting at a banquet hall on Saturday morning in which a man lost his life.Police sources said the murder occurred at 4:19 a.m. on June 10 inside the K&L Manor banquet hall at 4501 Glenwood Road, off East 45th Street, in Flatlands at about 4:19 a.m. on June 10.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

4-year-old breaks hip after falling from Bed-Stuy window * Brooklyn Paper

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A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized after falling out of a second-story window of a Bedford-Stuyvesant building on Saturday morning.According to police, the girl took the alarming spill out of the building on Madison Street just before 9 a.m. on June 3.
www.amny.com
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn subway stabbing: Three suspects sought for D train attack on teenager | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on June 3, 2023 The Manhattan-bound platform of the Union Street station in Park Slope, Brooklyn.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Police in Brooklyn are looking for three subway stabbing suspects who attacked a teenager on board a D train Friday night.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Major stations deserted as rail strikes hit FA Cup final and Epsom

T wo of the busiest train stations in London were almost empty on Saturday morning as train strikes continue into their second day.Around 12,000 members of the drivers' union Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Train (RMT) union are on strike over pay and working conditions, affecting 15 train companies.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago
London

South London 15-year-old charged with murder after man stabbed to death

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder (Image: Newsquest) A 15-year-old boy from South London has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death.Ben Moncrieff, 18, was killed in Bath city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning (May 6).Emergency services rushed to the scene on Southgate street at around 3.30am where the 18-year-old was found to be critically injured.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

19-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed in attack

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old man was killed in an attack.Greater Manchester Police said Salah Adam was killed on Wednesday after he was attacked on Kings Road in Old Trafford.Initial inquiries suggest that Mr Adam went to the aid of a friend who was being chased by two young men.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

19 animal rights activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Nineteen activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, police said.The group Animal Rising accused Surrey Police of abusing their powers after 19 people were arrested on Saturday morning based on intelligence received by officers.A spokesman for the force said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet in the early hours and a further eight people were arrested after their vehicle was stopped on Canons Lane in Burgh Heath at around 10.20am.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Man dies falling from yacht in English Channel during historic race'

A sailor has died after falling from a yacht in the English Channel.He fell from the vessel in French waters on Friday afternoon, with reports that he was taking part in the historic Royal Escape Race.Sussex Yacht Club posted a statement on its Facebook page following the tragic incident.We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our fellow sailors yesterday, the club said.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Passport e-gate failure causes delays at airports as bank holiday getaway begins

Failures with the passport e-gate system at UK airports is causing long delays for those arriving in the country as the bank holiday getaway gets under way.Travellers have described on social media queues of several hours at a number of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick as arrivals need to have their passports checked by hand rather than the automated machines.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
World politics

At Least Three Are Killed in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border

At least three people were killed and several others injured after clashes broke out along the Iranian-Afghan border on Saturday night, according to Iranian state media and an Afghan official, escalating tensions between the two countries amid a heated dispute over water rights in recent weeks.At least two Iranian border guards were killed in the fighting, which began around noon on Saturday and ended after six hours along the southwestern border of Afghanistan, according to Iranian state media and Afghan news reports.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
World politics

A strengthened Zelensky heads to the G7 meeting in search of more military aid.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was headed to the Group of 7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, the Japanese government confirmed on Saturday, bolstered by a major shift from President Biden, who told U.S. allies that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16 fighter jets.
Brooklyn Paper
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Saturday's Brooklyn Half Marathon: How to watch, road closures, and more * Brooklyn Paper

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A stampede of over 26,000 runners will pound the pavement for over 13 miles on Saturday during the Brooklyn Half Marathon, winding their way through the streets of Kings County.
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11 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn murder mystery: Suspect sought for murdering woman in domestic incident | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on May 14, 2023 Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives in Brooklyn are looking for the suspect behind the mysterious death of a woman found fatally stabbed in her bedroom on Saturday morning.Theresa Gregg, 37, was found with puncture wounds about her neck and body inside her apartment above a grocery store at 356 Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg at 8:22 a.m. on May 13.
www.amny.com
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Woman shot dead in Brooklyn home, person of interest in custody | amNewYork

By Meaghan McGoldrick Posted on May 7, 2023 Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting in East Flatbush, Brooklyn early Sunday morning, May 7. Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A woman was shot to death in her Brooklyn home early Sunday morning, police said.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Royal superfan arrested for standing near Just Stop Oil protesters misses coronation

A royal superfan attending the coronation says she was arrested just for standing next to Just Stop Oil protestors before being held for 13 hours.Alice Chambers had headed to the Mall on Saturday morning to try and get a glimpse of King Charles.But as she waited among the crowds she found herself handcuffed by police and arrested on suspicion of potential to cause a breach the peace alongside roughly a dozen other people.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Liverpool fans boo national anthem hours after coronation

Thousands of Liverpool fans booed the national anthem before their team played Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.When the first notes of God Save The King began to play as both teams lined up around the centre circle the majority of supporters at Anfield voiced their opposition, before the Kop broke into chants of Liverpool.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

An industry body representing news publishers has said an eleventh-hour agreement was reached with major broadcasters meaning video footage of the coronation can be shared with their online audiences following what they described as a BBC blackout.On Friday, British publishers and broadcasters including GB News and TalkTV said they were deeply concerned by the corporation allegedly restricting access to the pool footage for the historic event on Saturday.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

U.K. Protest Law in Spotlight as Police Regret' Some Coronation Arrests

The police in London have expressed regret about some of the dozens of protesters they detained on the sidelines of King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, fueling a national debate about the policing of the event and about the new anti-protest law that officers used in some arrests.The law, called the Public Order Act 2023, came into effect days before the coronation, giving the police in England and Wales extended powers to detain and charge those they suspect of mounting or of preparing potentially disruptive protests.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Coronation arrests: Anti-monarchy Republic protesters consider suing Met Police

The leader of an anti-monarchist group who was detained for demonstrating at the King's coronation has said the group is considering suing police for unlawful arrest.Republic's leader, Graham Smith, was released on Saturday night after nearly 16 hours in police custody.He was one of 52 protesters from anti-monarchy and environmental groups that were arrested, in what critics called a totalitarian crackdown.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Police face criticism over incredibly alarming' arrests before coronation

Police have been heavily criticised over the incredibly alarming arrests of Republican protesters ahead of the King's coronation.Campaign groups said Saturday morning's arrests, including that of the chief executive of anti-monarchy group Republic, were something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Police threaten to arrest anti-monarchy protesters for shouting about Prince Andrew'

Police have threatened anti-monarchy protesters with arrest if they shouted about Prince Andrew and the sex stuff or chanted anything that may be deemed offensive, The Independent has been told.One demonstrator claimed officers warned them they might get shot at if they blocked the coronation procession on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting near Cal State Chico campus

A 17-year-old girl was killed and five others were wounded when a barrage of gunfire broke out early Saturday morning near the California State Chico campus, police said.Officers responded about 3:30 a.m. to reports of gunshots fired in the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue , according to Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt near Calexico

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Saturday morning at 7:16 a.m.Pacific time one mile from Calexico, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The earthquake occurred two miles from El Centro, Calif., seven miles from Imperial, Calif., 16 miles from Brawley, Calif. and 44 miles from San Luis, Ariz.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
London

Head of UK anti-monarchy group arrested at coronation protest

Demonstrations against the monarchy take place in London as well as in Glasgow in Scotland and Cardiff in Wales.Police have arrested the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic hours before King Charles III's coronation.Republic said its leader Graham Smith had been detained on Saturday morning and a photo posted on Twitter showed him sitting on the ground surrounded by police officers.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Just Stop Oil protestors appear to have been arrested at King's Coronation

The Metropolitan Police have said a "number of arrests" have been made at King Charles III's Coronation (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) A group of protestors from Just Stop Oil appear to have been arrested at the King's Coronation.The protestors from the campaign group were seen in handcuffs on the Mall, as Police cordoned off the group.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Anti-monarchy protesters arrested ahead of coronation

A nti-monarchist protesters have been arrested during demonstrations in central London ahead of the King's coronation, according to reports.Activists from the group Republic have begun massing along the London route taken by the King and Queen Consort, with hundreds of demonstrators set to join a rally in Trafalgar Square and chant Not My King as the royal procession passes.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

5,000 troops arrive at Waterloo by train for Coronation

R ail bosses and military officers managing the arrival and departure of 5,000 armed forces personnel and members of the public at London's Waterloo station for the coronation have described the huge logistical operation as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Troops involved in the coronation arrived at the UK's busiest station on Saturday morning before marching off to take part in the procession, in the biggest movement of military personnel on Britain's railways since Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Man arrested after stabbing someone during fight on CTA platform, cops

A 28-year-old man was stabbed Saturday morning during a fight with another person on a CTA platform in the South Loop neighborhood, Chicago police said.Slightly before 12:30 a.m., the victim got into a fight on a CTA platform in the first block of East Roosevelt Road.The person he was fighting pulled out a sharp object and swung it, striking the victim's arm, police said.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

5 wounded in predawn shooting near Lincoln Park Zoo on Near North Side, cops say

A group of people were gathered Saturday morning on the Near North Side when an argument started and someone opened fire striking five victims, Chicago police said.The shooting happened about 4:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Stockton Drive, Chicago police said.At least three men, got themselves to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where they were listed in critical condition.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Elgin man charged in fatal Hoffman Estates car crash with two teens

Charges were filed against a man involved in Saturday's car crash in Hoffman Estates that left two teenagers dead, police said.Deni Rubio, 34, of Elgin was charged with two counts of aggravated DUI resulting in the death of another person, two counts of reckless homicide and one count on attempting to disarm a police officer.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

2 teens killed in Hoffman Estates car crash, police say

Two 18-year-olds were killed in a car crash on Saturday morning in Hoffman Estates, according to local police.The crash occurred around 8:52 a.m. at the intersection of Higgins Road and Barrington Road, involving three vehicles.The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the two teenagers as Amelia Mazeikis and D'Shaun Tudela.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Man dies in fatal crash Friday night while driving gunshot victim to hospital, police say

A 33-year-old man was pronounced dead Friday night after he crashed into a vehicle and struck a pole in the Bronzeville neighborhood, trying to take a gunshot victim to UChicago Medicine, Chicago police said.Around 9:45 p.m., another 33-year-old man was on a sidewalk in 4000 block of South Prairie Avenue when gunfire erupted and he was struck.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Man found dead when police enter building after Friday standoff in West Humboldt Park

A hourslong standoff that began Friday morning when a man was atop a roof brandishing a weapon ended early Saturday morning when officers entered the building and found a man dead, Chicago police said in a release.About 9:40 a.m., officers responded to a call of a man armed with a gun on a rooftop in the 4100 block of West Chicago Avenue.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
France news

Crowds in Annecy honour those who risked their lives to tackle attacker

Hundreds of residents have gathered in Annecy to honour those who risked their lives trying to tackle a man accused of stabbing four toddlers and two adults at a playground in the south-eastern French city last week.As people laid flowers in the same park where Thursday's attack took place, Annecy's mayor, Francois Astorg, praised the courage and professionalism of those who had fought the assailant and described Sunday's gathering as a strong sign of unity and solidarity.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

These 3 men are paddle boarding across Lake Ontario to 'stand up' for the Great Lakes | CBC News

Three men from Michigan are crossing Lake Ontario on stand up paddle boards to raise money for a non-profit organization that aims to preserve and protect the Great Lakes.Jeff Guy, 37, Joe Lorenz, 37, and Kwin Morris, 36, headed out onto the water from Humber Bay Park in Etobicoke at about 7:30 a.m. on Friday.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Toronto festivals hope Mother Nature is on their side this weekend amid poor air quality | CBC News

The organizers of two street festivals planned for Toronto this weekend say they're monitoring the poor air quality stemming from wildfire smoke that's blanketed the city for the past several days.The chair of the Little Portugal Business Improvement Area (BIA) says they're still assessing the situation when it comes to the popular Dundas Street West street festival, Do West Fest.
RMNB
11 months ago
Washington Capitals

Columbus Blue Jackets will reportedly hire Mike Babcock as head coach

Mike Babcock will reportedly be the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.Babcock's last job in the NHL came with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he lasted four seasons before being replaced midseason during the 2019-20 campaign.Babcock has also worked behind the bench for the Detroit Red Wings (2005-2015) and the Anaheim Ducks (2002-2004).
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11 months ago
Washington Capitals

Here's noted bird-man, Evgeny Kuznetsov, eating ice cream while sitting in a tree

Evgeny Kuznetsov just provided us the best content of the offseason and it's not even officially the summer yet.Saturday morning, Kuznetsov and his close friend Dmitry Orlov went bicycling on the Mount Vernon Trail.Kuznetsov was very prepared for the trip, showing off his large helmet and fancy bike in an Instagram video posted by Orlov.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina forced to withdraw from French Open

Elena Rybakina has been forced to withdraw from the French Open due to a respiratory illness, shortly before her third-round match.The Kazakhstani 23-year-old, who was born in Russia, was due to face unseeded Spanish opponent Sara Sorribes Tormo on Philippe-Chartrier Court to open play on Saturday morning.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Why Detroit Tigers' Zack Short felt 'the most nervous I've been for a baseball game'

Position player Zack Short, who recently hit a clutch three-run home run as a pinch-hitter against the Kansas City Royals, stepped up for the Detroit Tigers again as an emergency pitcher in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox.It was the most nervous he has felt during a baseball game."I didn't go to sleep until like 2:30 (a.m.) last night," Short said Saturday morning, before his start at shortstop while Javier Báez got the day off for rest.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Why Detroit Tigers' Zack Short felt 'the most nervous I've been for a baseball game'

Position player Zack Short, who recently hit a clutch three-run home run as a pinch-hitter against the Kansas City Royals, stepped up for the Detroit Tigers again as an emergency pitcher in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox.It was the most nervous he has felt during a baseball game."I didn't go to sleep until like 2:30 (a.m.) last night," Short said Saturday morning, before his start at shortstop while Javier Báez got the day off for rest.
Silver Screen and Roll
11 months ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James weighs in on NBA investigation into referee Eric Lewis

On Saturday morning, Lakers star and possible soon-to-be retiree LeBron James took to Twitter with a simple question: "This Eric Lewis [poop emoji] true???", capping the whole thing off with an emoji of a face with one eyebrow raised.This naturally led to questions from some fans who are less online during the offseason, queries like "What Eric Lewis [poop emoji]?" and "Who is Eric Lewis?"
Luckily for them - or, presumably, you, if you're reading this article - after showing you the LeBron tweet in question, I have decided to spend my Saturday trying to answer these questions for you and more.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Tech industry

VP Harris becomes the first woman to give a West Point commencement speech

Vice President Harris delivers the keynote speech at Michie Stadium during West Point's graduation ceremony Saturday in West Point, N.Y.Spencer Platt/Getty Images Vice President Harris delivered the keynote speech at West Point's graduation ceremony on Saturday, making her the first woman to give a commencement address in the military academy's 221-year history.
Love and Lemons
11 months ago
Everyday cooking

Buckwheat Pancakes - Love and Lemons

These easy buckwheat pancakes have a light and fluffy texture and earthy, nutty flavor.They're a delicious breakfast...that's totally gluten-free!We're heading into a long weekend-let's make buckwheat pancakes!These beauties are light and fluffy, and the buckwheat flour gives them a wonderful nutty flavor.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Tributes as former BBC radio presenter dies after river rescue

A former BBC radio presenter has died after being rescued from the River Derwent on Saturday morning.Michael Carey, 87, was recovered from the river at Darley Abbey Mills and taken to hospital but died shortly after, Derbyshire Constabulary said.Mr Carey, who lived in the local area, hosted Memorable Melodies on BBC Radio Derby for almost 20 years and stepped down from the position in 2019.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

2 Bodies Found in Manhattan Rivers Are Identified as Missing Boys

The bodies of two boys, who family members said were together shortly before they disappeared over a week ago, have been recovered from separate locations in the waters off Manhattan, the police said Saturday.One of the boys, Alfa Barrie, 11, who lived in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, was last seen on May 12, the police said.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Man remanded in custody after converted handgun and ammunition seized from car

A man has been remanded in custody after a converted handgun and ammunition was seized from a car.Evan Girdlestone, 47, who lives in Colliers Wood, appeared before magistrates in Croydon on Saturday morning charged with offences under the Firearms Act.He was arrested in Croydon on Thursday morning and officers from the National Crime Agency's (NCA) Armed Operations Unit recovered what was believed to be a functioning converted weapon and magazines filled with 9mm ammunition from a car.
Streetsblog San Francisco
11 months ago
San Francisco

Bike Path to San Francisco Via Treasure Island Is Only for the Strong and Confident

Take this warning seriously.Think hard before you try it, and don't take your kids.This 17 percent grade is not for wobbly bike riders.The very top of the switchbacks.Sorry, no downhill riders.Photo: Melanie Curry/Streetsblog
It was raining and cool that Saturday morning, and so tempting to stay under the covers.
Washington Post
11 months ago
DC food

Review | 'Fast X': Bigger, faster, more outlandish, but not the end of the road

Jason Momoa in "Fast X." (Peter Mountain/Universal Pictures)StarOutline StarOutline (2 stars) Now more than two decades old, the Fast & Furious franchise is racing for the finish line with all the outlandish action and rank sentimentality it can muster."Fast X," the first installment of what will reportedly be a three-part swan song, is literally the beginning of the end, which promises to be an "Avengers: Endgame"-style reunion of the series's core characters, now including its most memorable villain, played with equal parts glower and gleeful camp by Jason Momoa.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Clayton Kershaw's mother dies; he plans to pitch Tuesday

(Morry Gash / Associated Press)

Despite the death of his mother on Saturday, Clayton Kershaw is still planning to make his next scheduled start for the Dodgers on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts said."He's doing OK," Roberts said Sunday, ahead of the Dodgers Mother's Day game against the San Diego Padres.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Sixth horse euthanized at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby

(Julio Cortez / Associated Press)

The death count at Churchill Downs grew to six in a week and a half when Chloe's Dream, a 3-year-old gelding, was injured in a maiden race, vanned off the track and then euthanized.There were no details of the exact cause of the injury.It was yet another black cloud over a sport that has been wrestling with safety and perception issues.
Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Ellen Kershaw Unveil Dodgers Dreamfields In Inglewood

Seven months after holding a groundbreaking ceremony at Edward Vincent Jr. Park in Inglewood, California, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Kershaw's Challenged unveiled Dodgers Dreamfields Nos.59 and 60 on Saturday morning.The latest project moved the foundation closer to their goal of building and refurbishing 75 fields by 2033 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles from Brooklyn.
Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Prevent Dave Roberts From Commenting On Padres Trolling Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw had an uncharacteristic performance in the Los Angeles Dodgers' loss to the San Diego Padres in the series opener at Petco Park, and the night ended with the future Hall of Famer being mocked.As the Padres celebrated their 5-2 win, a graphic on the video board included a Kershaw crying meme layered on top of it.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Three men arrested after woman found dead at home

Three men have been arrested after a woman was found dead in her Sussex home.The woman's body was discovered on Saturday morning in Oates Walk, Crawley, following a visit by officers on the grounds of medical concerns.Police said the three men who have been arrested were all known to the woman, and are currently in custody.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Anita Harris's husband dies aged 84 just days after golden wedding anniversary

The husband of Anita Harris has died peacefully aged 84, her agent David Hahn has confirmed.Mike Margolis worked as Carry On actress Harris's record producer and manager in the 1960s, after she rose to fame with the Cliff Adams Singers, before the pair married in 1973.His death on Saturday morning comes less than a week after the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Plaid Cymru ratifies Llyr Gruffydd as interim leader after Adam Price quits

Llyr Gruffydd has been confirmed as the interim leader of Plaid Cymru after Adam Price stood down in the wake of a report into bullying, misogyny and harassment in the party.Mr Price quit as head of the Welsh pro-independence party on Wednesday night days after a damning review found evidence of a toxic culture within the group which had particularly let down female staff and discouraged people from speaking out.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Royal fan arrested at coronation describes moment police grabbed her from crowd'

A royal fan detained for 13 hours after standing next to Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of the King's coronation has described the moment police grabbed her from the crowd.Alice Chambers had headed to the Mall on Saturday morning to catch a glimpse of the King's procession as it made its way towards Westminster Abbey for the historic service.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Education

NYU business school students shot and killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico

Two NYU business school students, Franco Medina Angulo and Sergio Palomino Ruiz, were shot and killed while vacationing in Puerto Rico over the weekend.The victims were both international students from Peru, enrolled in the Stern School of Business.They were traveling with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, according to school officials.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Customers of Oak Forest bowling alley destroyed in fire say they are in shock; cause still being probed

Dan Stulgis said he was "in utter shock" after receiving news about the fire early Saturday that destroyed the Oak Forest Bowling Center.Not only a longtime bowler there, he was looking forward to June 1, the start of his 18th season in a Thursday night bean bag league."All of the memories and all of the friends I've made over the years there came back" after learning of the fire, Stulgis said.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Boy charged with murder after hard working lad' dies in Bath city centre

Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old man who died in Bath city centre, as a teenager was arrested on suspicion of his murder.Ben Moncrieff died after an incident shortly before 3.30am on Saturday morning, with a crime scene set up outside a McDonald's restaurant in the city's Southgate Street.A 15-year-old boy, who is from south London but cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

The teen artist behind the new Giants mural

The three muralists were appraising a wall on Alabama Street last week, when one noticed a young person on a skateboard watching them from a distance.It was 19-year-old Ángel Velazquez, who was skating home when he spotted the trio planning a mural at the Latino Task Force Hub near 19th and Alabama streets.
The Good Life France
1 year ago
Wine

Food and wine lovers guide to Dordogne

Dordogne is one of the five departments of Aquitaine, now part of the super region Nouvelle Aquitaine (which includes Limousin and Poitou-Charentes).Aquitaine stretches along the Atlantic coast, from the Gironde estuary to the Basque country, along the Pyrenees Mountains on the Spanish border to the picture-postcard pretty towns and villages in Dordogne.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Expat who remembers 1953 coronation says global interest shows love of ceremony

A British expat who participated in preparations for the late Queen's coronation in 1953 says worldwide interest in royal events shows that human beings love ceremony.Michael Vincent had been one of the test groups and had marched in a practice procession almost exactly 70 years ago when he was 18 years old.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

2023 Transvulcania Ultramarathon by UTMB Results: Jones Earns Second Win, Valmassoi Her First

More than a decade after winning the 2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon by UTMB, Dakota Jones returned to the Spanish island of La Palma to earn his second victory in the 2023 edition.In the women's race, decorated Italian mountain runner Martina Valmassoi came away victorious.The 2023 Transvulcania Ultramarathon brought talent together from around the world.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

Charles III Was Crowned King. But Can He Ever Be the Star?

It is always a challenge to introduce a major cast change in a long-running serial.Saturday morning, in a special episode with elements of The Crown and Succession, King Charles III finally became the focal figure of the royal ensemble if only for a day.The coronation of a British ruler is, of course, a political ritual and a religious ceremony.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Claudia Winkleman and Jack Whitehall dub coronation Tory Glastonbury'

Claudia Winkleman and Jack Whitehall have joked about the King's coronation live on BBC Radio 2, with comedian Whitehall describing it as a Tory Glastonbury.The pair were discussing how Jack's mother and father, Hilary and Michael Whitehall, were celebrating the historic service on Saturday morning when they made the quip.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Lee Anderson tells anti-monarchy protesters to 'emigrate'

Senior Tory MP Lee Anderson has drawn ire for telling anti-monarchy activists to emigrate.The deputy chairman of the Conservative Party was commenting on the arrests of protesters from the Republic group ahead of the coronation on Saturday morning.Police have face criticism after a number of people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, a move described by human rights organisations as a dangerous precedent for us as a democratic nation.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sport pays coronation tribute to King Charles III

Sport has paid tribute to King Charles III on the day of his coronation.Players lined up as the national anthem was played before football and cricket matches throughout the United Kingdom.Similar tributes were also planned before Saturday's final round of games in the rugby union Premiership, which start at 16:00 BST.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Coronation military flypast over Buckingham Palace scaled back due to bad weather

The military flypast over Buckingham Palace to mark the coronation of the King and Queen has been scaled down because of rain and cloud, and will now comprise helicopters and The Red Arrows, the Ministry of Defence says.More than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force including the Arrows had been scheduled to fly over Buckingham Palace at around 2.30pm.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Forte, the Derby Favorite, Is Scratched Hours Before the Race

The article will be updated.LOUISVILLE, Ky.Kentucky state veterinarians on Saturday morning scratched Forte, the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby, after examining him and finding him unfit to compete.The veterinarians did not give details, but rumors that the colt was unwell had swirled throughout the backside of Churchill Downs throughout the week.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What time is the coronation flypast?

The iconic Red Arrows are set to take part in a flypast to celebrate King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation this afternoon.More than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force including the Arrows are scheduled to fly over Buckingham Palace at around 2.30pm.But many people outside London will be able to see them as they fly to and from the capital.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

A postbox decorated in celebration of the King's coronation has been covered with pro-republican stickers, graffiti and eggs.The Royal Mail box in Cardiff city centre was targeted earlier this week, hours after it was unveiled, although stickers placed on it were swiftly removed.But the red, white and blue box, adorned with the coronation emblem and Union flag, was vandalised again, with new pictures emerging on Saturday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Footage appears to show Republican protesters being arrested ahead of coronation

Republican protesters appear to have been arrested ahead of the King's coronation.Footage on Twitter seemed to show Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, being apprehended by police in St Martin's Lane, near Trafalgar Square, on Saturday morning.Pictures appeared to show demonstrators in yellow Not My King T-shirts, including Mr Smith, having their details taken by officers.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Steering 5,000 troops through Waterloo a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Rail bosses and military officers managing the arrival and departure of 5,000 armed forces personnel and members of the public at London's Waterloo station for the coronation have described the huge logistical operation as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Troops involved in the coronation arrived at the UK's busiest station on Saturday morning before marching off to take part in the procession, in the biggest movement of military personnel on Britain's railways since Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Thousands of military personnel arrive by train for coronation

More than 5,000 armed forces personnel travelled by train to London Waterloo before marching off to take part in the coronation.Network Rail said it was the biggest movement of military personnel on Britain's railways since Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965.Members of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Commonwealth forces travelled to the UK's busiest railway station on Saturday morning on board seven South Western Railway trains and two chartered West Coast Railways trains.
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