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China military displays force toward Taiwan after Tsai trip

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military sent several dozen warplanes and 11 warships toward Taiwan in a display of force following its president’s trip to the U.S., the island’s Defense Ministry said Monday. The Chinese military earlier had announced three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to Taiwan, a self-ruled island which China claims as its own. The actions follow President Tsai Ing-wen’s delicate diplomatic mission to shore up Taiwan’s dwindling alliances in Central America and boost U.S. support, a trip capped with a sensitive meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. A U.S. congressional delegation also met with Tsai over the weekend in Taiwan after she returned. China responded to the McCarthy meeting by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against those associated with Tsai’s U.S. trip and with increased military activity.Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, a total of 70 planes were detected and half crossed the median...

Four people brought to hospital after 9-car crash on E Anderson Ln.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS took four people to Dell Seton Medical Center Sunday night after a nine car crash in the 1400 to 2100 block of E Anderson Ln., according to a tweet from the agency.Two of those transported by ATCEMS are teenagers, and the other two are adults. ATCEMS said that all four have non-life-threatening injuries.In total, 22 people were in the involved vehicles. Drivers should avoid the area while responders work to clear vehicles and reopen the road.

Stage One Dispensary coming to Rensselaer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

Owners of Stage One Dispensary, Josh Mirsky and Nate Innes, are longtime friends who have experienced the legality issues of cannabis in the past. Under new legislation, Mirsky saw a positive future for him and his business partners. "When they offered up licenses to people who have had past convictions in cannabis, it made sense for my partners and I to apply for it," stated Mirsky.Mirsky and Innes plans to use their business as not just a means to profit, but to inform those who are interested. "We plan to be really heavy into education. We definitely want people to come in and ask questions," described Mirsky. "Without fear, because historically there is a lot of fear with the use of cannabis," explained Innes. Upstate Canna Co. becomes the first Capital District marijuana retail dispensary to open The dispensary will be in the former Rensselaer County Bank. A location Mirsky plans to use to its fullest. "We're going to have about 1,250 square foot of floor space. 810 Broadway,...

Nathan MacKinnon’s power play goals tie and defeat Ducks in overtime to give Avalanche edge in division

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Avalanche have prided themselves on a season of historic poise away from home. When they needed it most here Sunday night, they resurrected their division title dreams.After coughing up a 2-0 lead with four unanswered goals allowed, Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon scored power-play goals in the last eight minutes, and MacKinnon scored in overtime — on another power play — to give the Avalanche a 5-4 win over the Ducks.With half of the team’s defensemen missing, MacKinnon and Rantanen combined for 10 points to carry the comeback.The Avs (49-24-6) have won 10 consecutive games away from home and possess a franchise-best road record of 28-11-1 this season. Hidden between those rampant starts and resilient finishes is another trend that found its way back to the forefront on Sunday. Colorado has coughed up a two-goal lead in four of its last six road games, including three of four games on the California trip that came to an end in Anahe...

Police shoot alleged murder suspect in San Bernardino County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

Police in Redlands shot a 57-year-old man, authorities announced Sunday.  The incident occurred April 8, at around 10 a.m., when Redlands Police Department officers responded to reports of a disturbance outside of a restaurant at the Mountain Grove shopping center, located in 27500 block of San Bernardino Avenue.  “Officers contacted the man who was acting aggressive and erratic and refused to comply with officers’ orders,” a Redland PD news release stated. “When the man made an aggressive movement toward them, officers fired one shot, hitting the suspect in the leg.”  Paramedics with the Redlands Fire Department responded to the scene and treated the man before he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Further investigation into the unidentified man revealed that he “is a suspect in an earlier murder in Riverside County,” police said.  Officials did not provide any additional information about the man’s involvement in that alleged murder....

Oakland: One killed, one injured in separate shootings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

OAKLAND — One person was fatally shot and another was injured in separate shootings Sunday near the city’s Lake Merritt and in a west Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.Shortly after 6 p.m., police responded to calls reporting a possible shooting in the 500 block of Bellevue Avenue near the lake.When officers arrived, they found evidence of an apparent shooting but no sign of an injured person or damaged building or vehicle.Soon after, officers learned a person suffering from a gunshot wound managed to get a ride to a hospital for treatment. That victim was later listed in stable condition, police said.Shortly before 7:20 p.m., police learned of a possible injury shooting near 32nd Street and San Pablo Avenue, and officers arrived to find a victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound.Despite emergency life-saving care provided by officers, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The killing is the 26th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year, foll...

Concord: CHP officer injured, driver arrested after Hwy. 242 collision

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

CONCORD — A California Highway Patrol officer was hospitalized after a vehicle struck her during a weekend enforcement stop on a busy highway, authorities said.In a statement posted Sunday to social media, the CHP said the officer had stopped a Chevrolet on the right shoulder of southbound Highway 242 lanes just south of Highway 4, and was standing near the Chevrolet at 8:22 p.m. Saturday.Moments later, a Mercedes traveling southbound veered off the road and into the Chevrolet, causing it to hit the officer. First responders arrived at the scene and provided care to the officer before taking her to a hospital, where she was treated for injuries, released and was expected to fully recover, the CHP said.The Mercedes’ driver, who was not injured in the crash, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.Police did not share any additional information about the incident, but anyone with information may call the CHP’s Contra Costa office at 925-646-...

Community plans Justice for Jasper Wu rally in Alameda

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KRON) -- There is a Justice for Jasper rally Monday outside the Alameda County Courthouse.People are demanding new District Attorney Pamela Price explain what kind of punishments her office will be seeking for the three men accused of killing Jasper Wu, a 23-month-old shot and killed during a freeway shooting back in November 2021. Remembering Jasper Wu: Community mourns toddler killed in Oakland freeway shooting Rally organizers are demanding the district attorney's office be more transparent about how it will pursue Jasper Wu's case. Many worry the charges will be too lenient."When you see Jasper's iconic picture of him in the Superman outfit, it almost breaks your heart," Bob Yee said. Yee still gets choked up to this day when talking about Jasper Wu.It's a story that’s stuck with him longer than he could have imagined. Jasper was killed just days before his second birthday.The toddler was struck and killed by gunfire while in the back seat of the car his mom w...

Asian shares higher after report shows resilience in US jobs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after a report Friday showed resilience in the U.S. jobs market. Benchmarks rose in Tokyo and Seoul but fell in Shanghai. Markets were closed in Hong Kong and Sydney after last week ended with Good Friday holidays in many countries. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. The highly anticipated report on U.S. employment showed hiring slowed more than expected but remained steady last month. Friday’s jobs report showed that American employers added 236,000 jobs last month, a slowdown from February’s 326,000 and slightly below economists’ expectations. Wages, meanwhile, grew 0.3% from February to match expectations. But year-over-year wage gains slowed to 4.2% from 4.6%. Asian central banks are also struggling to steer the delicate course of curbing inflation while avoiding putting economies into recession. In Asian trading Monday, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index added 0.4% to 27633.98. In Seoul, the Kospi surged 1% to 2,515.49. The Shanghai Co...

Incendio en Gaithersburg deja a una mujer en condición crítica y otros dos heridos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:05 GMT

Una mujer está luchando por su vida y una familia quedó desplazada tras un incendio en una casa en Gaithersburg, Maryland, el domingo, de acuerdo al departamento de bomberos. Los bomberos respondieron al fuego en una vivienda de dos pisos en Whetstone Drive, cerca de Montgomery Village Avenue, sobre la 1 a.m., de acuerdo al Servicio de Incendios y Rescate del Condado Montgomery. Tres personas fueron llevadas al hospital. Una mujer está en condición crítica tras ser resucitada, indicaron las autoridades. Otras dos personas están siendo evaluadas. Tres perros fallecieron. Por lo menos 75 bomberos respondieron al incendio. Uno de ellos fue llevado al hospital con heridas no mortales.Fotos de las autoridades muestran como las llamas intensas devoraron la casa y el humo se escapaba de la estructura mientras los bomberos le arrojaban agua. Tras una investigación inicial, los bomberos creen que el incendio fue accidental y que pudo haber sido resultado de un fallo ...