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Pacific storm dumps heavy rains and unleashes flooding in California coastal cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Motorists were stranded in their vehicles on flooded roadways in typically idyllic Santa Barbara on Thursday, while nearby Oxnard got a month's worth of rain in a single hour in a storm that pummeled Southern California while Christmas travel got underway.The downpours targeted Ventura and Santa Barbara counties northwest of Los Angeles County overnight, swamping areas in the cities of Port Hueneme, Oxnard and Santa Barbara, where a police detective carried a woman on his back after the SUV she was riding in got stuck in knee-deep floodwaters.Between midnight and 1 a.m., the storm dumped 3.18 inches (8.08 centimeters) of rainfall in downtown Oxnard, surpassing the area's average of 2.56 inches (6.50 centimeters) for the entire month of December, according to the National Weather Service.The deluge prompted flash flooding in Ventura County around 1:30 a.m., the weather service said. Later in the morning, streets began filling with water in parts of Santa ...

Man dead after crashing into tree in North York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in North York on Thursday night. Police say a vehicle struck a tree on Cummer Avenue in the area of Bayview Avenue and Steeles Avenue East around 6:43 p.m.The driver of the vehicle was transported to a nearby trauma centre with life-threatening injuries where he was later pronounced dead.There was no indication as to what may have led up to the crash.

Suspect identified in shooting death of Kleinburg man earlier this month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

Police are searching for a 29-year-old in connection with the shooting death of a Kleinburg man earlier this month in North York.Investigators were called to Oakland Avenue just off Wilson Avenue around 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 9 for reports of a man lying on the roadway.Paramedics transported the man to the hospital via emergency run in life-threatening condition, where he was later pronounced dead.He was later identified as 36-year-old Roberto Lowndes of Kleinburg.Police have now issued a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder for Luis Miguel Eucebio Severino. He’s described as being five-foot-11, 174 pounds with a muscular build, black hair, black facial hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Australia batter Khawaja reprimanded by ICC over black armband to support Palestinians in Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan.ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.Khawaja was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to play test cricket for Australia.An ICC spokesperson confirmed the charge in breach of the clothing and equipment regulations to Australian media.“Usman displayed a personal message (armband) during the first test match against Pakistan without seeking the prior approval of Cricket Australia and the ICC to display it, as required in the regulations for personal messages,” it said. “This is a breach under the category of an ‘other breach’ and the sanction for a first offense is a reprimand.”The charge means Khawaja can accept a warning and continue to play. However, he faces additional sanctio...

'Greatest day of my life': WWE legend Hulk Hogan gets baptized in Florida

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

Related video above: Gasparilla grand marshal, WWE legend Ric Flair, stops by News Channel 8 TodayINDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan shared news of his baptism in Florida's Pinellas County on Wednesday. In an Instagram post, the WWE Hall of Famer, whose real name is Terry Bollea, shared videos of himself and his wife, Sky Daily, experiencing the special moment. Cook County homeowners to receive $30.5M in property tax refunds: Here’s how to check if you’re getting one "Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life," Hogan wrote. "No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love!"The baptism was performed at Indian Rocks Beach Baptist Church, according to the post. FILE - In this April 3, 2005, file photo, Hulk Hogan fires up the crowd between matches during WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)Hogan got his start in wrestling in the Tampa Bay region. He was raised South Tampa and attended college in the area b...

Clark's triple-double leads No. 4 Iowa over Loyola Chicago 98-69

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 35 points on the way to the 13th triple-double of her career as No. 4 Iowa recovered from a slow start to defeat Loyola Chicago 98-69 on Thursday night.Clark, the nation’s leader in scoring and assists, had a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 10 assists for her fifth triple-double of the season. Clark, who has had 30 or more points in six games this season, was 12 of 21 from the field, making just 4 of 12 3-pointers.Hannah Stuelke had 20 points for Iowa. Kate Martin had 19, and Sydney Affolter had 10. 4 months later, still no word on return of SoxFest Iowa trailed by as much as seven points in the first half before closing with an 8-2 run over the final 1:34 to lead 51-46 at halftime.The Hawkeyes (12-1), who won their ninth consecutive game, took control of this game with a 19-3 run in the third quarter. Iowa held Loyola (6-5) to just five field goals in the quarter, and led 79-61 at the end of the quarter after Clark scored eight point...

Patriots fan's death ruled homicide; 2 men charged with assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The Office of Massachusetts’ Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the September death of a longtime New England Patriots fan a homicide, according to a release from Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.Dale Mooney, a 53-year-old from Newmarket, New Hampshire, collapsed at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 17 after a physical altercation during a game between the Patriots and the Dolphins. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.While an initial autopsy indicated that Mooney’s death was the result of a medical issue, the final results from the medical examiner determined the altercation caused Mooney, who had severe atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, to experience a “probable cardiac dysrhythmia” that led to his death.John Vieira, 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, both of Warwick, have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct, as Morrissey ruled that the existing evidence does not provide a sufficient basis for homicide charges. Over 1 million visitors ...

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert on the fringe of the early MVP conversation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

The Timberwolves won’t have the NBA’s Most Valuable Player winner on their roster this season, but the team’s early success has at least pushed a couple of their stars into the conversation.ESPN’s Tim Bontemps released his first edition of the 2023-24 MVP straw poll, in which NBA award voters send their current picks to the national writer.One hundred voters submitted ballots ranking the top five choices for the league’s top individual honor. Anthony Edwards made his first appearance on the straw ballot, garnering three third-place votes and two fifth-place votes, putting him in a tie with Kevin Durant for eighth place in total voting points, while center Rudy Gobert received one fifth-place vote.Those voting results came with Minnesota (20-6) a half-game behind the Celtics (21-6) for the best record in the NBA, so there doesn’t seem to be a path for either Gobert or Edwards to truly enter the MVP conversation.Gobert has been the best defensive player in the NBA this season. H...

MN pharmacist refused to fill emergency contraception prescription. Court to decide if that was discrimination

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for a woman who was denied emergency contraception in 2019 told the Minnesota Court of Appeals Thursday that the pharmacist who refused to fill the prescription discriminated against her on the basis of her sex.But an attorney for George Badeaux, the pharmacist at Thrifty White in central Minnesota, said his refusal to provide the drug due to his religious beliefs was not a violation of state and federal law.A jury ruled last year that Badeaux did not discriminate against Andrea Anderson, a mother and foster parent, when he refused to fill her prescription for Ella, a drug that is used to stop a pregnancy before it starts. The jury also awarded Anderson $25,000 due to emotional harm — money she can’t collect because there was no finding of discrimination, said Jess Braverman, one of Anderson’s lawyers.Gender Justice, an advocacy organization for gender equity, and other lawyers for Anderson appealed the jury’s ruling this year.“This was pregnancy-related disc...

Crews respond to explosion and fire at Glenville bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:43 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Firefighters and first responders responded to an explosion and fire on Maple Avenue in Glenville. Pictures and video from the scene show a large fireball at the Maple Avenue Bridge after it was hit by a large vehicle. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Town Supervisor Christopher Koetzle held a briefing to relay some details. He said that around 6:30 p.m., a tractor trailer carrying compressed fuel hit the Maple Avenue Bridge. The driver suffered third-degree burns and was taken to Westchester Medical Center.The Maple Ave Bridge lets trains pass over Glenridge Road just south of the traffic circle. A train was actually crossing on the bridge at the moment the vehicle hit. Delivery truck hits Maple Avenue Bridge in Glenville The explosion was felt as far away as Clifton Park and was visible on radar. The entire Woodhaven neighborhood is without power, representing about 200 homes. Witnesses who live near the sc...