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Calls for cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war roil city councils from California to Michigan

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland considered a resolution to call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Monday, potentially joining nearly a dozen other U.S. cities from Michigan to Georgia that have supported the same.The resolution before the Oakland City Council also calls for the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza and a restoration of basic services, as well as “respect for international law” and the release of all hostages.“Too many innocent lives have been lost,” said councilmember Carroll Fife, who brought the resolution. “And I didn’t have words prepared because my heart is too broken to even express what I’m truly feeling in this moment.”She said the issue is “deeply, deeply concerning” to Oakland residents and called for a moment of silence for the lives lost on both sides of the conflict.Several hundred people signed up to speak at the council meeting, with many wearing black-and-white Palestinian scarves. Their words were met with cheers and appla...

What to expect at your first routine breast cancer screening

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

With Ontario lowering the age threshold for publicly funded breast cancer screenings for people with average risk by an entire decade, thousands more will be eligible for their first mammogram come fall, 2024.Starting at age 40, people will be able to self refer for the screening every two years, which means an additional 130,000 mammograms will be completed in the province annually.What is a mammogram and how is it conducted?A screening mammogram is a test conducted usually on asymptomatic people to check for breast cancer and ideally detect it early if present.“It’s a test that uses an X-ray beam to take a picture of a compressed breast,” explains Dr. Supriya Kulkarni, breast radiologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The breast needs to be compressed in order to minimize any movement.“Every breathing movement can cause movement of the breast. So we don’t want that to happen,” says Kulkarni.A “phantom” or fake breast is shown be...

1 person seriously injured in North York shooting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

One person has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in North York.Toronto police were called to the Grandravine Drive and Jane Street area just before 9 p.m. on Monday for reports of multiple shots fired.Officers located one victim with serious injuries.Suspects are outstanding and are urging members of the public to avoid the area in the meantime. A large police presence is to be expected as the investigation continues.SHOOTING:Grandravine Dr and Jane St8:50 pm-reports of multiple shots fired -police o/s-one victim sustained serious injuries and was transported by @torontomedics to hospital-large police presence in the area-avoid the area-suspects still outstanding#GO2739940^lm— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 28, 2023

'Assailants in custody' after reports of shots fired on Northwestern University Chicago campus

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

CHICAGO — Authorities responded after reports of shots fired on Northwestern's Chicago campus on Monday evening. In a message shared on Northwestern University's website at 9:07 p.m., the university confirmed that Chicago and Northwestern police were responding to reports of shots fired outside of Wieboldt Hall near East Chicago Avenue and North Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville.In an update shared at 9:32 p.m., the university provided an "all clear" and confirmed that the campus has been secured. In the update, university officials said "assailants are in custody." Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Police have not yet confirmed details about the situation and it is currently unclear if anyone has been injured. This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates. 

Arctic air riding into Chicago with the chilliest temps since February, but jet stream shift to guide milder Pacific air this way Wednesday and Thursday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

Thursday night/Friday rain system could see some wet snow nearbyA HUGE LATE AUTUMN STORM IS BATTERING UKRAINE AND ADJACENT AREAS OF RUSSIA WITH WIND AND SNOW2-million reported without power, Russian media characterizing the system as the "Storm of the Century"The storm has produced wind gusts topping 80 mph, snow drifts topping 6 ft and 26 to 30 ft. waves on the Black Sea into the Crimea region of Ukraine. The Russian meteorological service is calling the storm in Crimea the strongest on record there since records began, reports Al Jazeera.HERE'S how Reuters News Agency is reporting on the storm:"KYIV, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A severe snowstorm injured 13 people in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, causing power outages in more than 1,600 settlements across the country and forcing authorities to close over a dozen motorways to vehicles, officials said on Monday.The extreme weather comes as tens of thousands of troops man front-line positions in the 21-month-old war with Russia amid fears ...

Mark Cuban says he plans to leave 'Shark Tank' after 16th season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Mark Cuban said he expects to leave "Shark Tank" after the show's 16th season.The billionaire businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner made the announcement on a recent episode of the Showtime podcast "All the Smoke."“This is our 15th year, and next year, our 16th year, is gonna be my last year. So I've got one more year to go," Cuban told hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, both former NBA players. "It's time." Tiffany Haddish speaks out after recent DUI arrest "Shark Tank," which debuted on ABC in 2009, gives aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their business ideas to a panel of successful investors called "sharks." Cuban joined the series as one of the panelists in 2011. “I love it because it sends the message the American dream is alive and well,” Cuban said during the podcast. "I feel like in doing 'Shark Tank' all these years, we’ve trained multiple generations of entrepreneurs that if somebody can come from Iowa or Sacramento or wherever, a...

One injured, suspect in custody after SWAT situation in San Marcos

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- One person was shot and an alleged suspect was in custody after a SWAT situation in San Marcos on Monday, according to the San Marcos Police Department.Around 4:30 p.m., SMPD said it received a call about someone who was shot. That person drove to a nearby hospital and was expected to survive.The suspect was previously barricaded in an apartment at a complex on El Rio Street, according to police. SMPD said SWAT responded to the complex around 7 p.m.Then, around 9:20 p.m., SMPD said on social media the suspect was taken into custody.No other information was available on Monday.

Locals react to Lark Street fire

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — In Albany, neighbors and shoppers on Lark Street are grieving the loss of a local shop that was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Yamar Carter, the owner of Yamaguchie, shared his emotions on Facebook.“For six years, I have been trying to build something,” Carter said. “And to have it all go up in flames like this…I don’t know what to say…” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, Carter tells News10 that he is still in a haze. Now, customers and neighbors like Shei Manon are mourning the loss of the shop.“It’s hard already as a black-owned business,” Manon said. “Now you add the fact you factor in everything you worked so hard for, from the vandalism that’s going on to his shop being lost, which is such a tragedy. It’s like the Lark Street I once knew is basically gone before my eyes.”David Lester is an Albany resident and customer. He felt sad about the situation, especially since the shop owner had al...

Accused dogfighter evades jail thanks to surprise plea

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A former dogfighting suspect dodged jail with probation Monday. Brian Maclin was scheduled for a bench trial Monday when he suddenly offered a blind plea to a judge and received probation for crimes FOX 2 first told you about in 2022.The case is documented on police body camera footage from an Aug. 31, 2022, raid that exposed dogs stacked in cages. The animals showed signs of dogfighting, as North County Police Cooperative Ron Martin explained in September 2022."Sitting on their own feces. A lot of the dogs had several injuries, bite marks and scars, and open wounds on their head and their body,” he said.On the police video, you could hear one of the officers walk into the animal storage area and say, “Your horror is over.”FOX 2 cameras were present when Maclin surrendered to police custody. He faced charges then of felony dogfighting, along with 13 misdemeanors of animal abuse and neglect.Fast-forward 15 months—only the misdemeanor charges stuck. In court, a...

Local tree lot owner discusses Christmas tree shortage

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:24:57 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. – As families get into the holiday spirit by picking out a Christmas tree, a local tree farm has noticed a shortage of trees this year.On Monday, families visited the Sullivan Farms tree lot in Ballwin to make memories."I just grew up having real trees. So it's fun. It makes the house smell good," Payton Seevers said.The lot is full of trees. Back at the warehouse, trees are stacked up and ready to be dropped off at the lot."We get our trees from all over. Michigan, North Carolina, upstate New York, balsams come from Nova Scotia, Canada, and we get our nobles, which we just got today, that come from Washington state," said Lynn Sullivan, owner of Sullivan Farms. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW This is Sullivan's 33rd year sell...