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A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience

A social media meteorologist posted comments about being armed when a 6-year-old girl rang his doorbell.His comments were alarming to some of his followers.Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for MoveOn.orgCivic Action When Stefani Seeley moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area seven years ago, she was not used to the area's notoriously unpredictable weather.

Everything we know as one killed and seven injured outside nightclub in Cornwall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bodmin and seven others were sent to hospital with stab wounds.Police cordoned off Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road, near the Eclipse Nightclub, after the incident on Sunday morning.
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1 year ago

Is it actually gay? Here's the true meaning of the song "YMCA"

In 1978, Village People, a disco band of six men deliberately stylized as sexy macho gay characters, released its album Cruisin'.The album featured "YMCA," an upbeat disco track praising the Young Men's Christian Association's (YMCA) community centers as a great place for physical recreation and temporary lodging.
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1 year ago

Woman Faces $13,000 Fine For Calling French President 'Filth' On Facebook - Social Media Explorer

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, speaks with journalists at his Savines-Le Lac arrival.... [+]
POOL/AFP via Getty Images An unnamed woman in France is facing a fine of roughly $13,000 for referring to French President Emmanuel Macron "filth" in a Facebook post, according to a report from the AFP news service that cites local prosecutors.

Ukraine live briefing: U.S. says nuclear posture unchanged as Russia moves nuclear-capable planes to Belarus

The United States said there was no reason to change its nuclear posture after Russia said it has moved 10 nuclear-capable warplanes to Belarus, which shares a long border with northern Ukraine.The State Department said the United States is "committed to the collective defense of the NATO alliance," noting that NATO is a "defensive Alliance which does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to any country."

Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.In a social media post published Wednesday morning, the Michigan GOP used a photograph of wedding rings taken from Holocaust victims by Nazi Germany with text over it that reads, Before they collected all these wedding ringsthey collected all the guns.
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1 year ago

A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience

A social media meteorologist posted comments about being armed when a 6-year-old girl rang his doorbell.His comments were alarming to some of his followers.Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for MoveOn.orgCivic Action When Stefani Seeley moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area seven years ago, she was not used to the area's notoriously unpredictable weather.

Everything we know as one killed and seven injured outside nightclub in Cornwall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bodmin and seven others were sent to hospital with stab wounds.Police cordoned off Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road, near the Eclipse Nightclub, after the incident on Sunday morning.

Is it actually gay? Here's the true meaning of the song "YMCA"

In 1978, Village People, a disco band of six men deliberately stylized as sexy macho gay characters, released its album Cruisin'.The album featured "YMCA," an upbeat disco track praising the Young Men's Christian Association's (YMCA) community centers as a great place for physical recreation and temporary lodging.

Woman Faces $13,000 Fine For Calling French President 'Filth' On Facebook - Social Media Explorer

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, speaks with journalists at his Savines-Le Lac arrival.... [+]
POOL/AFP via Getty Images An unnamed woman in France is facing a fine of roughly $13,000 for referring to French President Emmanuel Macron "filth" in a Facebook post, according to a report from the AFP news service that cites local prosecutors.

Ukraine live briefing: U.S. says nuclear posture unchanged as Russia moves nuclear-capable planes to Belarus

The United States said there was no reason to change its nuclear posture after Russia said it has moved 10 nuclear-capable warplanes to Belarus, which shares a long border with northern Ukraine.The State Department said the United States is "committed to the collective defense of the NATO alliance," noting that NATO is a "defensive Alliance which does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to any country."

Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.In a social media post published Wednesday morning, the Michigan GOP used a photograph of wedding rings taken from Holocaust victims by Nazi Germany with text over it that reads, Before they collected all these wedding ringsthey collected all the guns.
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1 year ago

7 Found Dead in Oklahoma Amid Search for Missing Teens

Seven bodies were found on a piece of property in rural Oklahoma on Monday afternoon during a search for two teenage girls who had been reported missing and were said to have been seen with a convicted sex offender, according to officials with the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.None of the seven victims were identified, and the authorities would not say whether they included the missing girls, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.
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1 year ago

Suspected mail thieves lead police on multi-town chase

Local Police warned Arlington and Weston residents not to use outside mail drop boxes.Police are investigating a series of mail thefts that spanned multiple Massachusetts towns on Sunday night and Monday morning.An undetermined amount of mail was stolen from drop boxes in Weston and Arlington by the same suspect, police said.

7 Found Dead in Oklahoma Amid Search for Missing Teens

Seven bodies were found on a piece of property in rural Oklahoma on Monday afternoon during a search for two teenage girls who had been reported missing and were said to have been seen with a convicted sex offender, according to officials with the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.None of the seven victims were identified, and the authorities would not say whether they included the missing girls, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.

Suspected mail thieves lead police on multi-town chase

Local Police warned Arlington and Weston residents not to use outside mail drop boxes.Police are investigating a series of mail thefts that spanned multiple Massachusetts towns on Sunday night and Monday morning.An undetermined amount of mail was stolen from drop boxes in Weston and Arlington by the same suspect, police said.
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1 year ago
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Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.

Parents react to gun scare at Jarrell Middle School as district officials ramp up security

JARRELL, Texas Parents of students at Jarrell Middle School (JMS) said they are worried to send their children back to school after a series of threats were made on Friday and over the weekend.On Friday, the Jarrell Independent School District (JISD) said a verbal threat was made at the middle school.

Firefighters revive dog after massive Townsend fire that drew 14 departments

A home was deemed a total loss following a five-alarm fire Sunday morning in Townsend, but firefighters were able to save a dog and a rabbit, officials told reporters at the scene.Firefighters arrived at the scene at 205 Main St. shortly after 10:15 a.m. for a two-alarm fire, and by noon, it was upgraded to five alarm, Townsend fire and EMS officials noted in a Facebook post.

Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.

Parents react to gun scare at Jarrell Middle School as district officials ramp up security

JARRELL, Texas Parents of students at Jarrell Middle School (JMS) said they are worried to send their children back to school after a series of threats were made on Friday and over the weekend.On Friday, the Jarrell Independent School District (JISD) said a verbal threat was made at the middle school.

Firefighters revive dog after massive Townsend fire that drew 14 departments

A home was deemed a total loss following a five-alarm fire Sunday morning in Townsend, but firefighters were able to save a dog and a rabbit, officials told reporters at the scene.Firefighters arrived at the scene at 205 Main St. shortly after 10:15 a.m. for a two-alarm fire, and by noon, it was upgraded to five alarm, Townsend fire and EMS officials noted in a Facebook post.
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1 year ago
France politics

Napoleon complex: Is it illegal to insult the president in France?

A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.Published: 30 March 2023 08:52 CEST The woman, risks a fine of 12,000 but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June.

French court jails man for 2020 cathedral arson attack

A French court on Wednesday handed a four-year jail term to an arsonist for starting a fire that severely damaged a Gothic cathedral in the city of Nantes in 2020.Published: 30 March 2023 08:57 CEST Firefighters working on July 18, 2020 to put out the fire at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes, western France.

French woman faces trial, 12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook

Issued on: 29/03/2023 - 18:42Modified: 29/03/2023 - 18:38 The months-long protest movement against the pension reform has sent social tensions spiralling in France Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Napoleon complex: Is it illegal to insult the president in France?

A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.Published: 30 March 2023 08:52 CEST The woman, risks a fine of 12,000 but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June.

French court jails man for 2020 cathedral arson attack

A French court on Wednesday handed a four-year jail term to an arsonist for starting a fire that severely damaged a Gothic cathedral in the city of Nantes in 2020.Published: 30 March 2023 08:57 CEST Firefighters working on July 18, 2020 to put out the fire at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes, western France.

French woman faces trial, 12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook

Issued on: 29/03/2023 - 18:42Modified: 29/03/2023 - 18:38 The months-long protest movement against the pension reform has sent social tensions spiralling in France Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
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It's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever - and by a lot

(Peter Morning / Mammoth Mountain via Associated Press)

As yet another major storm brings more rain and snow to California, Mammoth Mountain has broken its historic snowfall record - by a lot."With 28-30 [inches] of snow since yesterday afternoon, we just blew through our all-time season snowfall record of 668" inches, Mammoth Mountain said in an Instagram post.

Idaho abortion law one reason hospital won't deliver babies

SANDPOINT, Idaho A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reasons.Bonner General Health in Sandpoint will discontinue obstetrical services in mid-May.

New Mexico governor signs bill ending juvenile life sentences without parole

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law Friday that prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to life in prison without eligibility for parole.Under SB64, the No Life Sentences for Juveniles Act, offenders who committed crimes when they were younger than 18 and received life sentences will be eligible for parole hearings 15 to 25 years into their sentences, depending on the conviction, according to the state's legislative website.

Saddleback Church ordained women. So the Southern Baptist Convention gave it the boot

Two years ago, an Orange County megachurch took a stand that pitted it against conservative members of its denomination.It ordained three women as pastors.Now, the Southern Baptist Convention has ousted Saddleback Church, its second-largest congregation.The Lake Forest-based evangelical church, founded by popular pastor and author Rick Warren, is one of the largest churches in the United States.

Jeb Bush Fast Facts

Here's a look at the life of Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida.Birth date: February 11, 1953 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: John Ellis Bush Father: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States Mother: Barbara (Pierce) Bush Marriage: Columba (Garnica Gallo) Bush (February 23, 1974-present) Children: John Ellis Jeb Jr., 1983; Noelle Lucilla, 1977; George Prescott, 1976 Education: University of Texas, B.A. in Latin American Studies, 1974 Religion: Catholic (converted - was Episcopalian) Second-oldest son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush.

'It's hard to put into words': Firefighters rally around colleague after tragic fire kills 1 child and rest of family clings to life

Walter Stewart was on duty at the fire station in Norwood Park on Tuesday night when he overheard his address on the fire radio - flames were ravaging his home with his wife and children inside.A Chicago Fire Department chief quickly drove Stewart the five miles to the scene in the Montclare neighborhood, where the young firefighter performed CPR on his unconscious wife, said CFD spokesman, Larry Langford.

It's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever - and by a lot

(Peter Morning / Mammoth Mountain via Associated Press)

As yet another major storm brings more rain and snow to California, Mammoth Mountain has broken its historic snowfall record - by a lot."With 28-30 [inches] of snow since yesterday afternoon, we just blew through our all-time season snowfall record of 668" inches, Mammoth Mountain said in an Instagram post.

Idaho abortion law one reason hospital won't deliver babies

SANDPOINT, Idaho A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reasons.Bonner General Health in Sandpoint will discontinue obstetrical services in mid-May.

New Mexico governor signs bill ending juvenile life sentences without parole

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law Friday that prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to life in prison without eligibility for parole.Under SB64, the No Life Sentences for Juveniles Act, offenders who committed crimes when they were younger than 18 and received life sentences will be eligible for parole hearings 15 to 25 years into their sentences, depending on the conviction, according to the state's legislative website.

Saddleback Church ordained women. So the Southern Baptist Convention gave it the boot

Two years ago, an Orange County megachurch took a stand that pitted it against conservative members of its denomination.It ordained three women as pastors.Now, the Southern Baptist Convention has ousted Saddleback Church, its second-largest congregation.The Lake Forest-based evangelical church, founded by popular pastor and author Rick Warren, is one of the largest churches in the United States.

Jeb Bush Fast Facts

Here's a look at the life of Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida.Birth date: February 11, 1953 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: John Ellis Bush Father: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States Mother: Barbara (Pierce) Bush Marriage: Columba (Garnica Gallo) Bush (February 23, 1974-present) Children: John Ellis Jeb Jr., 1983; Noelle Lucilla, 1977; George Prescott, 1976 Education: University of Texas, B.A. in Latin American Studies, 1974 Religion: Catholic (converted - was Episcopalian) Second-oldest son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush.

'It's hard to put into words': Firefighters rally around colleague after tragic fire kills 1 child and rest of family clings to life

Walter Stewart was on duty at the fire station in Norwood Park on Tuesday night when he overheard his address on the fire radio - flames were ravaging his home with his wife and children inside.A Chicago Fire Department chief quickly drove Stewart the five miles to the scene in the Montclare neighborhood, where the young firefighter performed CPR on his unconscious wife, said CFD spokesman, Larry Langford.
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Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

PORTLAND, Ore. - Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.

Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US

The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.

38 Prompts for Buffer's AI Assistant

Most weeks start in the same way for me.I'm sitting, looking at my Buffer queue, scratching my head at what I should schedule across my social media profiles.Inspiration can be hard to come by.But recently, I've discovered a solution.Buffer's AI Assistant.It is designed to simplify the process of social media scheduling, making it easier for me to come up with posts, refine my own ideas and help me create content that resonates with my audience.

Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

PORTLAND, Ore. - Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.

Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US

The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.

38 Prompts for Buffer's AI Assistant

Most weeks start in the same way for me.I'm sitting, looking at my Buffer queue, scratching my head at what I should schedule across my social media profiles.Inspiration can be hard to come by.But recently, I've discovered a solution.Buffer's AI Assistant.It is designed to simplify the process of social media scheduling, making it easier for me to come up with posts, refine my own ideas and help me create content that resonates with my audience.
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How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger

Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor.After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.

Police seek owner who left dog behind at Shrewsbury shopping center

Shrewsbury police are asking for help tracking down the owner of a dog left behind at a shopping center Sunday.The dog was found around 10 a.m.near the Christmas Tree Shops at 1000 Boston Turnpike, police wrote in a Facebook post.His leash was tied to a bench, and his owner was reportedly spotted leaving the area in a taxi.

Meta has a new machine learning language model to remind you it does AI too

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This isn't a system you can talk to but, rather, a research tool that Meta is hoping others will use to solve some of the problems that plague AI language models.The buzz in tech these last few weeks has been focused squarely on the language models developed and deployed by the likes of Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

Police seek to identify suspect in North End break-ins

Boston police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an apartment break in the North End.Authorities released photos this week from an alleged breaking and entering in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 9 in the area of 38 Fleet St.In a release, Boston police described the suspect as Black man, about average height with a medium build.

How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger

Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor.After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.

Police seek owner who left dog behind at Shrewsbury shopping center

Shrewsbury police are asking for help tracking down the owner of a dog left behind at a shopping center Sunday.The dog was found around 10 a.m.near the Christmas Tree Shops at 1000 Boston Turnpike, police wrote in a Facebook post.His leash was tied to a bench, and his owner was reportedly spotted leaving the area in a taxi.

Meta has a new machine learning language model to remind you it does AI too

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This isn't a system you can talk to but, rather, a research tool that Meta is hoping others will use to solve some of the problems that plague AI language models.The buzz in tech these last few weeks has been focused squarely on the language models developed and deployed by the likes of Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

Police seek to identify suspect in North End break-ins

Boston police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an apartment break in the North End.Authorities released photos this week from an alleged breaking and entering in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 9 in the area of 38 Fleet St.In a release, Boston police described the suspect as Black man, about average height with a medium build.
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New Mexico Game and Fish is now hiring professional bear huggers'

Bear lovers rejoice: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring for professional bear huggers.The department posted an adorable job listing on Facebook on Monday, featuring precious snaps of conservation officers cuddling baby bears.Unfortunately, a love of bears is not the only qualification you'll need to become a conservation officer.

Oops: Mass. district apologizes for holding school after city gets 9 inches of snow

Off Beat "We called this one wrong, and we are so sorry!"Haverhill Public Schools apologized to families for holding school Tuesday after the city got nine inches of snow, according to a Facebook post from the district.The school said it was following weather forecasts, which predicted snow wouldn't start until 1 p.m.

Man accused of rape by serial liar reveals he tried to overdose in front of his mum'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A man falsely accused of rape by Eleanor Williams has revealed he tried to overdose in front of his mum'.During an interview on Talk TV's Piers Morgan Uncensored Jordan Trengove, 22, who spent time in custody as a result of the allegations, said he took an overdose in front of his mum after being falsely accused of rape.

Judge clears path for Miami Beach to roll back 5 a.m. last call

Travelers headed to South Beach for its ballyhooed, party-till-dawn bar and dance club scene will soon find their revelries shortened by hours.A judge ruled on Tuesday that last call for alcohol in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.

Popular Italian Restaurant Opens a Third Spot in a Cozy Corner of Pacific Palisades

Cinque Terre West's owners continue their expansion into a cozy nook of Pacific Palisades inside the Gardens at Palisades strip mall.Marlo Vinzoni and chef Gianbattista "Gianba" Vinzoni first opened Cinque Terre West there in 2019, then opened wine bar Enoteca 5 in 2021.Finally, on January 31 of this year, they debuted Deliziozo Cinque.

Ukraine live briefing: Outages persist after strikes; Kremlin's forces being worn down in Bakhmut, Kyiv says

The fallout from Russia's missile barrage spilled into the weekend, leaving many in Ukraine without power and heat.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Friday night address that the city of Kharkiv faces "communication problems" and outages, while in Kyiv, heating is still being restored.

The time George Santos tried to raise crazy money to host a simple rally for Trump

Santos was defensive about the unusually high price tag for a local event."Understand that I'm not here for personal gains or for any kind of financial gains," he said in a spring 2019 video message to the group posted on its Facebook page."All monies raised are solely for structuring this movement slash organization."

'Mighty Quinn' collects toys for kids going into cancer treatment

Quinn Waters, of Weymouth, also known as "The Mighty Quinn," a freshly 7-year-old, two-time brain cancer survivor, gave back to the other children in the hospital where he was treated Friday, all while wearing a spiderman suit.Toys were delivered to Massachusetts General Hospital, the Mass.

Randolph daycare worker charged after allegedly taping 2-year-old's mouth shut

A Randolph daycare worker is facing criminal charges for allegedly taping a 2-year-old's mouth shut.Randolph police confirmed that 26-year-old Randolph resident Amy Li has been charged with reckless endangerment of a child and assault and battery for an incident which took place at Here We Grow Daycare on Feb. 16.

Dogs rescued after falling through the ice on Douglas pond

Local The two dogs were lucky to be rescued after falling into Bad Luck Pond.Two lucky dogs were rescued from Bad Luck Pond in Douglas Monday after they fell through the ice.The Douglas Fire Department said in a Facebook post that someone called to report that the two dogs had escaped from their enclosure and fallen through the ice on the pond around noon.
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Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
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Meta Platforms, Snap Expand Artificial Intelligence Offerings

Meta Platforms and Snapchat are pushing deeper into the artificial intelligence (AI) business with new AI products, following OpenAI's viral success with ChatGPT.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post that Meta will create a new product group focused on generative AI, which will allow computers to generate text, draw pictures, and create other media that resemble human output.
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Marianne Williamson becomes Democratic primary's 1st Biden challenger

WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.Williamson is formally kicking off her campaign with an event in Washington on Saturday.

Williamson becomes first Biden challenger in 2024 primary

By Will Weissert | Associated Press WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.

Williamson becomes Democratic primary's first Biden challenger

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 9, 2020.Andrew Harnik (AP) Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.

Marianne Williamson becomes Democratic primary's 1st Biden challenger

WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.Williamson is formally kicking off her campaign with an event in Washington on Saturday.

Williamson becomes first Biden challenger in 2024 primary

By Will Weissert | Associated Press WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.

Williamson becomes Democratic primary's first Biden challenger

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 9, 2020.Andrew Harnik (AP) Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
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Rat poison is believed to have caused a local bald eagle's death. Now, hundreds are calling for its ban.

Environment "It is time to restrict the use of these poisons.Rodent control does not need to come at the expense of our natural heritage and ecosystem."Two days after the beloved bald eagle "MK" died from apparently ingesting rat poison, hundreds took to Arlington's streets to push Massachusetts lawmakers to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs).

Man allegedly had loaded gun in New Bedford trampoline park

A Fall River man and convicted felon brought a loaded gun into the Funz Trampoline Park in New Bedford on Saturday night, city police there said in a Facebook post.No shots were fired, and officers arrested the man - 32-year-old Chantra Say - that night.Police were called to the scene around 7 p.m. for reports of a male in possession of a firearm.
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