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Canada’s government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada’s government said Wednesday it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Meta’s decision to block access to news content on their social platforms as part of a temporary test.Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government’s decision at a news conference.Canada’s move is the latest episode in a dispute that started after Trudeau’s administration proposed a bill that would require technology companies to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online. Meta promised at the time to block Canadian news content on its Facebook and Instagram platforms to address Canada’s recently passed Online News Act.Rodriguez said the decision from Meta was “unreasonable” and “irresponsible,” and as a result Canada would stop advertising on their platforms. He said the federal government spends about 10 million Canadian dollars (around $7.5 million...

Devil's Thumb Fire at 95 acres near Fraser

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

(KDVR) — A wildfire burning northeast of Fraser has grown to 95 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.The Devil's Thumb Fire is burning in the Indian Peaks Wilderness near Devil's Thumb trailhead. The fire ignited on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. in an area of heavy mountain pine beetle kill and spruce blowdown, the Forest Service said.The Devil's Thumb wildfire near Fraser in Grand County ignited on the afternoon of July 4. (Credit: U.S. Forest Service)Firefighters have reached about 10% containment of the blaze. Rain fell on the fire Tuesday night and into Wednesday, and relative humidity remained high, the Forest Service said. More support has been ordered, including additional air support and ground crews. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season Trail closures are expected near the fire, which is in Grand County. The public is asked to avoid these areas while fire crews work.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2 juveniles, 3 adults hospitalized after shooting in courtyard of Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

Gunfire tore through a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex, sending two juveniles and three adults to the hospital, police said.Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 29th Avenue and 19th Street, Wednesday night.Speaking with reporters, FLPD Chief Patrick Lynn said the shooting stemmed from an argument involving two groups of people in the courtyard of the complex.“At approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, at this apartment complex … we had a group of people gathered in the courtyard. A second group of people confronted them,” said Lynn. “As a result, gunfire ensued.”Investigators confirmed five people were injured and were transported to Broward Health Medical Center.Investigators said one of the adults suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other four victims suffered injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.A woman who spoke with 7News said she helped one of the victims moments after h...

Viral rant puts David Ross back in the spotlight, while the Chicago Cubs pull out another wild win in Milwaukee

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

David Ross’ parents called him around 9 p.m. Tuesday after his profane postgame rant went viral.“‘Are you OK?’” he said his mom asked. “My dad was like, ‘Hey, buddy, everything all right?’”It was a reasonable question, and the Chicago Cubs manager assured them he was OK, even if that wasn’t obvious to anyone watching the video of him going off on umpires after a 7-6, 11-inning win over the Milwaukee Brewers in which he was ejected.“Just checking on me,” he said. “The league will check on me too. Make sure I’m OK.”If Ross seems a little more animated of late, it’s for good reason.The Cubs are at a critical juncture of their season and could fall out of contention if they don’t get back on a prolonged hot streak.All-Star left-hander Justin Steele, who faced the Brewers on Wednesday, said Tuesday he believes the Cubs’ luck is about to change.“We’ve just got to keep do...

‘Awful to watch’: Gunnar Henderson’s errant throw strikes cameraman in head in Orioles’ game vs. Yankees

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

The Orioles’ game Wednesday night against the New York Yankees was delayed for about 17 minutes in the bottom of the fifth inning after an errant throw to first base sailed into the camera well and struck a YES Network cameraman.With one out and a runner on first, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hit a ground ball to second base, where Baltimore’s Adam Frazier bobbled the ball and flipped it to shortstop Gunnar Henderson for the out at second. Hurrying in an effort to get Volpe, Henderson sailed his throw to first, going above first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and striking Pete Stendel in the head. The game was paused as medical professionals tended to Stendel, with players eventually returning to the dugout as he was placed on a backboard and carted off the field.While being driven off the field, Stendel raised an arm to the crowd, giving the peace sign and other gestures as fans cheered. After the game, manager Brandon Hyde opened his postgame media session with thoughts...

Coco Lee, Hong Kong singer and songwriter who had international success, dies at 48

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

By ZEN SOO (Associated Press)HONG KONG (AP) — Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday. She was 48. The star had been suffering from depression for several years, Lee’s elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee said in a statement posted on Facebook and Instagram, with her condition deteriorating drastically over the last few months.“Although, CoCo sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her,” the statement read.Lee attempted suicide at home over the weekend and she was rushed to a hospital, her sister said. They said that she was in a coma and died on Wednesday.Born Ferren Lee in Hong Kong, Lee later moved to the U.S. where she attended middle and high school in San Francisco. She became a singer after winning first runner up in an annual singing competition held by broadcaster TVB in Hong Kong,...

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 03, 04, 10, 12, 30 & 34.Bonus: 14The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 55041498-02 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail. The Canadian Press

Russian navy ships visit Shanghai as sides reaffirm military ties amid Ukraine conflict

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — A pair of Russia navy ships are visiting China as the countries reaffirm their military ties amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Cold War-era frigates Gromkiy and Otlichnyy arrived in the financial hub of Shanghai, China’s largest city and biggest port, on Wednesday for a seven-day visit. Following the port call, the ships will conduct joint drills with their Chinese counterparts focusing on ship-to-ship communications, maneuvering in formation and maritime search and rescue, state television’s military channel reported Thursday. The visit follows a meeting Monday in Beijing between China’s defense minister and the head of Russia’s navy, the first formal military talks between the friendly neighbors since a short-lived mutiny by the Russian mercenary group Wagner. China has reassured Russia of its continued support since the uprising, and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu told Russian Adm. Nikolai Yevmenov that China hoped for increased exchanges, joint exercises ...

5 hurt in shooting at Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A shooting at a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex on Wednesday sent five people to the hospital, police said.Gunfire broke out shortly after 8:30 p.m. when a group of people gathered in the courtyard of the complex on northwest 19th Street were confronted by a second group, Police Chief Patrick Lynn said at a news conference.Five people were taken to the hospital, he said.Their conditions and ages weren’t immediately released.No arrests were immediately made and there wasn’t any immediate word on what prompted the shooting. The Associated Press

Fire hydrant painting and getting paid: How Waukegan is putting teens to work to help combat gun violence

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:46 GMT

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Like many communities around Chicagoland, gun violence has been a challenge in Waukegan. With the long summer months ahead, the city came up with a creative solution to combat the issue.The solution is a partnership between Waukegan's Department of Public Works and a local non-profit organization known as the Antmound Foundation.Organizers call it 'Operation Radiance' and the linchpin of the program centers around repainting the city's fire hydrants. In all, there are about 3,000 of them in and around the city of Waukegan — and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, throughout the summer — local young people can pick up a paint brush and make $15-an-hour helping spruce up the city's image."We are doing great work," said Anthony McIntyre, founder of the Antmound Foundation. "There are thousands of fire hydrants in the city. We are going to get them."City officials describe the program as being mutually beneficial for both Waukegan and young people around the city looking...