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‘Winnie the Pooh’ film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — Public screenings of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh were scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong on Tuesday, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city. Film distributor VII Pillars Entertainment announced on Facebook that the release of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” on Thursday had been canceled with “great regret” in Hong Kong and neighboring Macao. It did not elaborate nor immediately respond to a request for comment. For many residents, the Winnie the Pooh character is a playful taunt of China’s President Xi Jinping, and Chinese censors in the past had briefly banned social media searches for the bear in the country. In 2018, film “Christopher Robin” also featuring Winnie the Pooh was reportedly denied a release in China. The film’s pull in Hong Kong has prompted concern on social media over the territory’s shrinking freedoms. The movie was initially set to be shown in about 30 cinemas in Hong Kong, VII Pillars Entertainmen...

Putin hosts Xi in the Kremlin with imperial palace pageantry

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and China showcased their “no-limit friendship” on Tuesday during a pomp-laden Kremlin ceremony intended to further cement ties amid the fighting in Ukraine.After hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping over a seven-course private dinner for 4½ hours the previous night, Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted him in the old imperial palace for talks involving top officials from both countries.Xi walked slowly up the opulent red-carpeted staircase of the Grand Kremlin Palace as guards in 19th century-style parade uniforms snapped at attention.Putin was waiting to greet the Chinese leader in St. George’s hall where walls are covered by white-marble plaques with gold engravings of the names of military units and soldiers awarded with the order of St. George, a top military award established by Catherine the Great.In a tightly choreographed ceremony filled with imperial grandeur, the two leaders entered the huge chandeliered room from opposite sides and shook hands...

Rapidly spreading deadly fungus already in Colorado, presents 'urgent' threat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A fungus that poses "an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already been detected in more than half of U.S. states. Candida auris, or C. auris, is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections. It can also be hard to identify with standard lab tests, making it even more difficult to treat properly and early. The fungus was first detected in the United States in 2016. The fungus "spread at an alarming rate" between 2020 and 2021 in healthcare facilities, the CDC wrote in a memo released Monday and has continued to spread in 2022. ‘Ozempic face’: Doctors explain side effect of weight loss drugs By the end of 2022, there were more than 8,000 instances of Candida auris identified across 28 states and Washington, D.C. The map below shows confirmed cases of the fungus, with states shaded in red having the most infections. While it usually isn't a sign...

Remarkable Women: Local woman helps make world accessible to others with disabilities

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — "The hardest thing for people with disabilities is the attitude and beliefs people without disabilities have," said Claudia Folska.This Remarkable Women finalist is breaking barriers."The solution was to have me walk on a balance beam in the classroom in front of everybody. No one was doing the balance beam but me, so that's a lot of public humiliation I'd say," said Folska. Remarkable Women Finalist #1: Local woman opens workspace for women in business Folska started losing her vision at 5 years old."I was the last person to be picked on the team by default. I know there are other kids like me who are the last to be picked. It doesn't have to be that way," said Folska.Folska was legally blind at 13 years old, and now she is in the final stage of vision. Folska only has light perception and can only see shadows. But these physical limits won't hold her back. "My company is called All Access Transit Solutions," said Folska.That's right, Folska is changing the lives ...

Former Denver Police sergeant sentenced for attempted child sex assault

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A former Denver Police sergeant was sentenced after he was accused of talking to and making sexual advances toward an investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl online. Timothy Ronald Hyatt, 45, pleaded guilty to attempting to commit sexual assault on a child and attempting to commit unlawful sexual contact on Jan. 23 from a 2022 incident. On Monday, the First Judicial District Court sentenced Hyatt to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation. Dentist searched ‘how to make poison’ before wife’s poisoning death, affidavit claims According to the DA's office, on Feb. 25, 2022, Hyatt messaged a girl online who listed her age as 17 years old but later disclosed that she was 14. The DA said Hyatt had several sexual conversations and arranged to meet the girl at a Lakewood park. However, Hyatt failed to appear at the park, changed his name and then deleted his account.The DA said on Aug. 10, 2022, Hyatt turned himself in to the police after admitting he ...

Private developer begins demolition of Collins Avenue building in Miami Beach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

A private developer has officially commenced the demolition of a building located at 5333 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The demolition will be conducted using conventional methods, as approved by the City of Miami Beach.The work is expected to be contained within the property site, and minimal construction mobilization will take place onsite. However, the demolition process is expected to take several months, and a portion of the building may remain standing until the work is complete.The demolition timeline will begin with the removal of interior partitions, which will be followed by the structural demolition of the building. It is important to note that timelines may change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.While dust is an unavoidable byproduct of all types of demolition, the contractor is required to control dust. As a precautionary measure, residents and businesses in the area are advised to ensure that all windows and doors are closed, cover any other openings that ...

TikTok says it has 150 million US users amid renewed calls for a ban

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

(CNN) — TikTok now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, CEO Shou Chew confirmed on Tuesday, in a clear attempt to highlight the platform’s vast and growing reach in the country amid renewed calls for a ban.“That’s almost half the US coming to TikTok to connect, to create, to share, to learn, or just to have some fun,” Chew said in a TikTok video on Tuesday. The figure also includes about five million businesses that use TikTok to reach customers, Chew said.The new disclosure comes just days before Chew is scheduled to appear before a Congressional committee to defend the fate of the app in the United States. A growing number of lawmakers in the United States and abroad have raised national security concerns about the short-form video app because of TikTok’s ties to China through its parent company, ByteDance.TikTok acknowledged to CNN last week week that federal officials are demanding the app’s Chinese owners sell thei...

Perrigo Company recalls Gerber formula over bacteria contamination concerns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

In a recent announcement, Perrigo Company, the parent company of Gerber, has recalled several batches of its baby formula. The product in question is the Good Start SoothePro powder formula, which the company has stated could be contaminated with bacteria.According to the company, there have been no reports of anyone getting sick or experiencing adverse events related to the use of the formula. Additionally, none of the distributed products have tested positive for the bacteria.Customers who have purchased the affected products are advised to immediately stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Perrigo Company has also set up a dedicated hotline for customers to call with any questions or concerns related to the recall.The company also stated that they are working closely with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the situation and take appropriate action.

Miami Lakes man wins $1 million from CASH4LIFE draw game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

The Florida Lottery announced that a lucky Miami Lakes resident, Phu Nguyen, has won the CASH4LIFE multi-state Draw game, taking home the grand prize of $1,000 a Week for Life from the drawing held on November 5, 2022. Nguyen chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,040,000.00.The 34-year-old purchased his winning Quick Pick ticket from a Publix, located at 8601 NW 186th St. in Hialeah. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning game ticket.Florida is the ninth state to join the CASH4LIFE game. The muti-state game offers two-lifetime prizes with the chance to win $1,000 a day or $1,000 a week for life. The winning numbers are drawn daily at 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, at the New Jersey Lottery Headquarters studio, and the results can be viewed on www.livestream.com/CASH4LIFE.For more information on the Florida Lottery, please visit www.flalottery.com.

Veteran Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announces retirement

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:45:23 GMT

Longtime New England Patriots player Dont’a Hightower is calling it a career and thanking fans for their support throughout his nine years with the team.“It’s been a hell of a ride & a career beyond my wildest dreams,” Hightower said on social media, sharing a piece entitled “Thank You, New England” on The Players’ Tribune. “It’s time to hang em up, from the bottom of my heart – thank you to everyone who played a part.”https://twitter.com/zeus30hightower/status/1638177239509655557?s=20The Lewisburg, Tenn. native spent nine seasons playing for the Patriots after being drafted in the first round out of Alabama, where he was part of two national college championship-winning teams.“I can’t even lie to you,” Hightower wrote in his announcement. “My first reaction when I got the call from the Patriots on draft night was, ‘Dang it seems cold up t...