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Victims in deadly collapse of China middle school gym roof largely members of girl’s volleyball team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Prosecutors in northeastern China are pursuing criminal charges against the managers of a construction firm blamed for the collapse of the roof of a middle school gymnasium, leading to 11 deaths. State media on Tuesday gave few details about the case and the victims, but said 19 people were inside the facility when the concrete roof came down, among them two coaches and 17 players. Fifteen were trapped in the rubble after the Sunday afternoon collapse at the No. 34 Middle School, with the last victim only being recovered on Monday morning. An initial investigation said a construction crew working on a new administrative building next to the gym had stored bags of perlite used in plastering and internal finishing work on the roof that had grown heavy by absorbing water from the recent heavy rains striking much of the country, particularly the northwest. Following the incident, social media and the Baidu news website carried footage of angry parents complaining about wh...

Michelle Goldberg: The weird silence about Brexit’s disastrousness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

There’s a growing understanding in Britain that the country’s vote to quit the European Union, a decisive moment in the international rise of reactionary populism, was a grave error.Just as critics predicted, Brexit has led to inflation, labor shortages, business closures and travel snafus. It has created supply chain problems that put the future of British car manufacturing in danger. Brexit has, in many cases, turned travel between Europe and the U.K. into a punishing ordeal, as I learned recently, spending hours in a chaotic passport control line when taking the train from Paris to London. British musicians are finding it hard to tour in Europe because of the costs and red tape associated with moving both people and equipment across borders, which Elton John called “crucifying.”According to the U.K.’s Office for Budget and Responsibility, leaving the EU has shaved 4% off Britain’s gross domestic product. The damage to Britain’s economy, the OBR’s chair has said, is of the same “m...

Rotterdam Council passes resolution to stop more migrants from entering the county

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Monday night, the Rotterdam Town Council voted to pass a resolution to call on Schenectady County to pause any further migration into the county by declaring a state of emergency.Hundreds of residents lined up around the building to share their concerns during the special session. The session was scheduled after several people staying at the Super 8 Motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam were told to leave. Hours later, a bus full of migrants appeared, and the Super 8 manager confirmed that they had signed a one-year contract with New York City to house the migrants without communicating with town officials. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Town Board member Joe Mastroianni said he contacted the motel for more information but only had more questions than answers. But Mastroianni noted during the session that Super 8 management should have contacted the town as soon as a contract was presented.Town Superviso...

Suspect’s sex ads continued while out on bond, prosecutors say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman accused of selling teen girls for sex is wanted tonight, after startling discoveries by prosecutors. The 19-year-old defendant is accused of selling teen girls in St. Louis, who had gone missing in Texas.In February, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Chantel Robinson with sexual exploitation of a minor and sex trafficking of a child. The office then lost its fight to keep her locked up on the charges in March. But authorities have been watching her, leading to a recent motion to revoke bond, which accuses the defendant of continuing her illegal lifestyle.Court records say the sex trafficking victims, ages 16 and 17, were sold from a room in the Renaissance Hotel. The girls were rescued by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County task force. Investigators discovered the girls had not only been reported missing, but also learned the teens were driven to St. Louis from Texas, where they had been wards of the Texas Department of ...

After 20 years, needle in Illinois woman’s spine removed  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ill. - Amy Garrison is still recovering from surgery to remove an epidural needle that had been lodged in her spine since 2003. The southern Illinois resident made national headlines after discovering the needle in 2017.Garrison filed a lawsuit against a naval hospital in Florida. She alleged she was never notified that a needle was left in her spine following the birth of her child. Her lawsuit was dismissed.After consulting with co-workers and friends, Garrison decided to undergo surgery to have the needle removed. Even though surgery came with risks, Garrison was tired of living in pain. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis On Monday, one week after having the surgery, Garrison told FOX 2 she was glad the needle had been removed but had numbness on the left side of her body from her knee to her ankle. She’s also in pain and relies on a walker while undergoing physical therapy at home.The needle removal did address some of the pain Garriso...

Two trucks stolen from a non-profit in Wood River, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. - It's described as a lifesaving operation on four wheels."There are a lot of people who depend on us," said Angela Valdes, founder of Churches on the Streets.Every Monday night for the last 10 years, Churches on the Streets has used its food truck to give back to those in need."We've changed a lot of lives out here," said Leslie Pearce, a 10-year volunteer. The organization delivers clothes, food, and personal hygiene products to more than 100 people a week."It just shows that we care, and sometimes that's all that it takes to change a person's life," Pearce said. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis On Saturday, it almost all went away."It would be very sad to not be able to feed these people," Valdes said.The food truck, which they had for 10 years, and their supply box truck were stolen from Wood River early Saturday morning."It's not abnormal these things are happening, but why they would steal from us, I have no idea," ...

Residents hope community can help family after apartment fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than two dozen people escaped a burning quad-plex apartment building with only the clothes on their backs on Monday.The Red Cross is helping with immediate short-term needs, but neighbors are hoping the community will help the families in need.“I was just sleeping, and then I heard like people running upstairs and the alarms, and I was like what’s happening and then I wake up," said Evelin Reyes.Reyes, 14, said she ran downstairs to her dad and saw flames near the kitchen.“My dad opened the door, and we saw like the fire over there, and we just started running outside," she said. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis She said the families living in the building are from Honduras.Her neighbors said it is heartbreaking to see the families running out of their homes with nothing.”It is very sad. This is a very good neighborhood. These are immigrants and they really don’t have a lot to begin with, so it’s very sad that they should lose everythin...

St. Louis alderman, Airbnb host helped define zoning regulations for short-term rentals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The St. Louis alderman who recused himself from short-term rental hearings because of a possible conflict-of-interest had a voice in shaping some of the city's zoning regulations.In April, the St. Louis Planning Commission held a virtual meeting to establish key definitions associated with short-term rentals as it relates to land use and permits.Alderman Shane Cohn, who serves on the commission, drove the conversation surrounding how properties should be classified.The commission spent most of its time talking about how properties should be zoned and permitted. They specifically discussed the difference between properties where an owner occupies the property and non-owner occupied. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW "I thi...

Wonder Fire consumes 80 acres near Shasta Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

SHASTA COUNTY – Evacuation warnings and road closures remained in place Monday night as crews battled a wildfire just south of Shasta Lake, authorities said.The Wonder Fire was first reported around 4:15 p.m. near Wonderland Boulevard and Fawndale Road, just off Interstate 5, the Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit said in a social media post.As of 9:05 p.m., the fire had consumed 80 acres of grass, brush and timber and was 5% contained, according to Cal Fire. Numerous ground and air resources were at the scene and additional resources had been ordered.WONDER INCIDENT UPDATEGround resources will remain on the line overnight to continue to construct and improve control lines. The fire is 80 acres of grass, brush, and timber with 5% containment. Fire resources will remain committed over the next several days. pic.twitter.com/PxiDnc8xev— CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County FD (@CALFIRESHU) July 25, 2023INCIDENT REPORT:Wonder incident – near Wonderland Blvd. & Ponderosa...

Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia’s 2-0 win over South Korea at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:47 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored on her debut at the Women’s World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15, fired in her country’s second goal of the match at Sydney Football Stadium before racing toward Colombia’s fans in celebration. The 18-year-old Caicedo, who is an inspirational figure on and off the field, further enhanced her reputation as one of soccer’s rising stars with her goal and performance as Colombia made a winning start to the tournament. In a moment for the history books for talented teens, 16-year-old Casey Phair became the youngest-ever player in the Women’s World Cup when she went on as a second-half substitute for South Korea. By then, it was too late. The Colombians took the lead from a penalty in the 30th minute after Shim Seo-yeon handled a goal-bound effort from Manuela Vanegas in the area. Catalina Usme converted from the spot,...