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Man arrested after crashing stolen car in front of San Rafael High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

(KRON) -- A Novato resident was arrested Tuesday for evading police in a stolen car after he crashed in front of San Rafael High School. At around 11:40 a.m., an officer attempted to make a traffic stop after observing a car accelerate through a red traffic signal light at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Second Street. The car ran through another red traffic light and increased its speed as it traveled northbound on Grand Avenue and then onto eastbound Mission Avenue, police said. Police looking for alleged serial arsonist in Gilroy The police officer discontinued the active pursuit due to public safety concerns. The suspect continued to travel at a high rate of speed and lost control of the car in front of San Rafael High School, crashing into several concrete bollards, the department said. Photo: San Rafael PDPhoto: San Rafael PDThe car stopped just before it could collide with the school’s gymnasium. Several witnesses reported the collision and told police that two suspect...

UEFA clears Brighton, Toulouse and Aston Villa for European entry but limits future transfer deals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Under threat of losing European competition places, Brighton, Toulouse and Aston Villa were cleared Friday by UEFA to play next season despite their owners having ties to other clubs that qualified, including AC Milan.However, UEFA also prohibited the partner clubs — Brighton and Union Saint-Gilloise; Toulouse and Milan; Villa and Vitória Guimarães — from exchanging players via sales or loans through the end of the summer transfer window next year.UEFA drafted rules on multi-club ownership 25 years ago to protect the integrity of its competitions when the teams could be drawn to play each other during the season. UEFA-appointed investigators evaluated three cases in recent weeks.UEFA noted the “significant changes by the clubs and their related investors” to comply with the rules that “substantially restrict the investors’ influence and decision-making power over more than one club.”“The clubs will not transfer players to each other, whether permanently or on loan, dir...

Ant Group fined $985 million by Chinese regulators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

Chinese regulators are fining Ant Group 7.123 billion yuan ($985 million), claiming the financial technology provider violated laws related to corporate governance and consumer rights.The People’s Bank of China imposed the fine on Friday. “We will comply with the terms of the penalty in all earnestness and sincerity and continue to further enhance our compliance governance,” Ant Group said in a prepared statement.According to the Bank of China, Ant violated laws and regulations related to corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participation in business activities of banking and insurance institutions, payment and settlement business, and attending to anti-money laundering obligations. The company, which was founded by Jack Ma, is an affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, which Ma also founded. In January, it was announced that Ma would give up control of Ant Group. The move followed other efforts over the years by the Chinese government to rein in Ma and the cou...

What’s next for Manassas airport expansion? City Council to take up measure July 10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Manassas city officials are looking ahead to what’s next for the city’s airport, with lots still to be done before commercial airlines can take flight.A recently proposed commercial flight agreement between the airport and Avports is expected to get its first reading from the City Council July 10, with the final reading slated for July 17. If approved, the agreement would trigger a flurry of work to get the airport’s terminal ready for commercial service in the next two years.For the airport to hold up its end of the agreement with Avports – a Dulles-based airport operations manager – the city’s biggest responsibility will be to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 139, which establishes requirements for airports serving scheduled commercial service.Airport Director Juan Rivera said airport leaders will...

Florida teen creates prom dress with duct tape in hopes of winning scholarship funds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

A Florida teenager has emerged as one of the top contenders in the Duck Brand’s 2023 “Stuck at Prom” contest, employing her Asian roots and American upbringing to fashion an extraordinary dress entirely out of duct tape. As the voting deadline of July 12 approaches, this determined young artist vies for victory alongside four other finalists, all eager to secure the sought-after scholarship.Ziqin C. meticulously crafted a stunning ensemble that took 100 hours to create, all fashioned from 18 rolls of Duck Brand’s duct tape.The “Stuck at Prom” contest, organized annually by Duck Brand, challenges high school students to create prom outfits using only the adhesive wonder of duct tape for a chance to win scholarship money.“I hoped to combine my studies of herbalism, woodblock printing, and costume design to make an ethereal and modern piece,” Ziqin explained on Duck Brand’s website. “As I am a mix of my Asian roots and my Amer...

‘Fast Car’ remake helps Tracy Chapman make country music history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

(CNN) — Tracy Chapman is pretty reclusive, but she is commenting on a bit of history she made this week.“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman told Billboard in an exclusive statement. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’”Country star Luke Combs’ cover of her hit 1988 single “Fast Car” has reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, which makes Chapman the first Black woman to top the chart since the chart came into existence in 1990.Chapman, who is the sole writer of “Fast Car,” also reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Songwriters chart, thanks to the Combs remake.Combs’ version has risen higher in the charts than Chapman’s did. It was No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week while Chapman’s version peaked at No. 6 after it was released in 1988.“Fast Car” was the first single of Chapman’s self-titled debut album and it earned her a Grammy in 1989 for ...

Officials: Dog dies after Central Florida man left it in hot truck for 2 hours while boating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

GENEVA, Florida (WESH) — A dog died after wildlife officials say it was left in a hot vehicle in Seminole County.According to a report from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, officers were called to Jolly Gator Fish Camp in Geneva on July 2.Upon arrival, officers witnessed a man, identified as Jeffrey Dwayne Willis, attempting to revive the dog.The efforts were unsuccessful.According to the report, Willis said he had been on his airboat for two hours and forgot he left the dog inside the truck.Willis was placed under arrest for animal cruelty and booked in the Seminole County Jail.

Dutch government in crisis over asylum measures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

The future of the Dutch government is hanging by a thread, as the ruling coalition faces breaking apart over a package of measures designed to limit the flow of asylum seekers to the Netherlands. A plan by Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s conservative VVD party to make it harder for refugee families to reunite has caused a major rift in the coalition he leads, as two junior parties are refusing to support the proposals. A cabinet crisis meeting on Thursday, which spilled into the early hours on Friday, failed to reach a breakthrough. Talks will continue on Friday and are expected to run into the weekend, despite a deadline of Rutte’s party to have a package of measures on the table before the end of the week.Leaving late-night negotiations on Thursday, Rutte would not comment on the content of the talks, saying instead: “It’s a step-by-step process and tonight was a step.” Dutch media reported Rutte is willing to let the government fall if an agreement can’t be...

Death investigation underway in Saugus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

Police were on scene in Saugus Friday where a death investigation was underway as of around 11 a.m., officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said police first received a call around 6:30 a.m. reporting “an unintended death of a male” at a home on Essex Street. Crime scene tape was later seen in place around the house and investigators had been spotted working throughout the area. In addition to Saugus police, a spokesperson for the Essex County District Attorney’s office confirmed to 7NEWS that detectives working with its office were also on scene.One person was seen at one point coming out of the home to speak with officials.No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

US hiring cools but employers still add 209,000 jobs in sign of resilient economy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:19 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers pulled back on hiring in June but still delivered another month of solid job gains, evidence of a durable economy that has defied persistent forecasts of a recession. The latest sign of economic strength — a gain of 209,000 jobs last month — makes it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will resume its interest rate hikes later this month after having ended a streak of 10 rate increases that were intended to curb high inflation.The June hiring figure reported by the government Friday is the smallest in 2 1/2 years but still pointed to a healthy labor market that has produced a historically high number of advertised openings. The unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.6%, near a five-decade low.Yet there were also signs in Friday’s report that the job market is cooling to a more sustainable pace of growth — a trend that, if sustained, could reassure the Fed that it...