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Migrants with children stuck at Poland’s border wall; activists say Belarus won’t let them turn back

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A group of some 30 migrants seeking asylum, including small children, has been stuck at Poland’s border wall with Belarus for three days, Polish human rights activists said Sunday.Although the migrants were outside Poland’s border wall, activists from Grupa Granica (Border Group) said they were on Polish territory and Belarus was not allowing them to turn back.“In Belarus, they are not safe,” activist Marta Staniszewska said.“The Belarusian services, as this group has told us, threaten them that if they return, they will be beaten, or that they will kill them,” Staniszewska told The Associated Press.The migrants say that several among them are sick, one girl has a toothache, and the children have mosquito bites, according to Staniszewska.A representative of Poland’s ombudsman’s office visited and talked to the group on Sunday, but later told reporters that the decision about whether to allow them into the country belongs to the Polish Border G...

New Greek parliament convenes, only to be dissolved as early as Monday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

ATHENS (AP) — Newly elected Greek lawmakers were sworn in Sunday but the Parliament in which they sit may be dissolved as early as Monday, ahead of fresh elections on June 25. No party achieved an overall majority in the election on May 21, which was held under simple proportional representation. The ruling New Democracy, with 40.79% of the vote, won 146 seats, five short of an overall majority in the 300-member chamber. The main opposition Syriza, with 20.07% – almost 11.5 points lower than in the previous election – won 71. The socialist PASOK was third. There was no attempt to form a coalition and the leaders of the three main parties returned their mandates to form a government almost as soon as they got them. A constitutionally mandated meeting on Wednesday with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and all five leaders of the parties represented in parliament merely confirmed that a second election would take place. A caretaker government headed by a senior judge was sworn ...

Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A raccoon in Maine was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it, state wildlife authorities said.The raccoon tested negative for the disease, and there is no rabies risk to the public, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife spokesperson Mark Latti said Sunday. However, raccoons are one of the most common carriers of rabies in the state, and bringing the wild animal into a pet store constituted an unnecessary risk to public health, Latti said.The woman, who has not been identified by authorities, brought the raccoon into an Auburn pet store on Tuesday, the wildlife department said. She was seeking to get the animal’s nails trimmed, which is a service the store does not provide to raccoons, the department said.Several different people handled the animal and some kissed it, the wildlife department said. The store’s manager then asked the woman to leave and contac...

Weekend Break: Of The Earth Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

WGN Weekend Morning News took Weekend Break to the Morton Arboretum to check out the Of The Earth exhibit. MORE STORIES: Weekend Break Learn more by watching the videos above.

You've heard of an RV. Now, meet the $300K LV

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

(KTLA) – You’ve heard of an RV, but what about an LV?It stands for Living Vehicle, a company that makes luxury homes on wheels."We’re nomadic, we aren’t ... required to stay in one location anymore," explained Matthew Hofmann, designer and founder of Santa Barbarba-based Living Vehicle.Thanks to the internet, email, Zoom, and now AI, remote work is a reality for many. Hofmann said these LVs are adapted for that lifestyle. "Let’s change the way that we perceive traditional home environment and do something a little different," said Hofmann, who runs the company with his wife."My wife and I have been living in small spaces like this for the past couple of decades, we like living simply and living well, but we don’t need to live in large homes."Inside, you’ll find things are compact but luxurious. There's a dining area, a kitchen with appliances, a deck, a bedroom with a combo washer/dryer, and a bathroom with a good-sized shower.While RVs are typically designed for short-term use, lik...

Business People: Jodeen Kozlak to chair St. Thomas board of trustees

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

OF NOTEJodeen KozlakThe University of St. Thomas in St. Paul announced Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak as chair of its board of trustees, effective July 1. Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners and previously held executive positions at Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms, and is a 1985 graduate of the university.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGGolden Valley-based engineering and consulting firm WSB announced that Steve Nelson has been promoted to director of water/wastewater. Nelson previously was a seniorproject manager at the firm.FINANCIAL SERVICESMinneapolis-based asset management firm Marquette Wealth Management announced the promotion of Valerie Thomas to managing director and chief client experience officer. Thomas is a member of the firm’s founding team. … The Minnesota Credit Union Network, a trade organization, presented the Outstanding Credit Union Director of the Year award to Tom Heinzen, chair of the Spire Credit...

Rensselaerville man arrested after domestic dispute

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rensselaerville man has been arrested following a domestic dispute. Bruce Apjohn, 36, is facing multiple charges from the incident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 25, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a victim of domestic violence. They stated that they had sustained injuries from Apjohn during a physical altercation inside a home in Rensselaerville. The victim said that during the conflict, Apjohn made verbal threats to kill the victim while holding a switchblade knife to their throat, before strangling them to the point of unconsciousness. Apjohn then fled the scene, and an arrest warrant was issued. Police investigating Schenectady homicide On May 27, Apjohn was apprehended in Greene County and placed into custody. He faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree strangulationCriminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation Second-degree menacing ...

Body found in river Saturday evening, police investigating

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was found dead in a river near downtown St. Louis Saturday evening. Officers got the call around 5:40 p.m. about a body that was found in a river, entangled on the boat dock wire located at the River Boat Cruises, on 50 South Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard. Both the Marine Unit Task Force and EMS responded to the scene, where a man was found face down and unresponsive. Crews continue putting out Saturday night warehouse fire hotspots The victim was pronounced dead, but no signs of trauma were shown. This is an active investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

'Fast and Furious' inspired FuelFest returns to L.A. in its 5th year 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

FuelFest car show, inspired by the "Fast and Furious" films, is coming to Irwindale Speedway for its fifth year, next Saturday, June 2. Hosted by "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker’s brother, Cody Walker, and Tyrese Gibson, FuelFest will feature live music, racing, drifting, ride alongs, art showcases, and more than 600 rare and exclusive cars.Walker, who helped complete the final scenes for his brother’s character, Brian O’Conner in the "Furious 7" film following his death, spoke to KTLA about what fans and attendees can expect at FuelFest.“It’s a celebration of the car culture,” Walker said. “So if you like car shows, if you like motorsports, if you like a concert, it’s all there at FuelFest. It’s just an incredible event. I’m very fortunate to be able to continue doing the shows all across the country and returning to L.A. where it all started five years ago at Irwindale Speedway.”Launched in 2019, the first FuelFest was held in Anaheim as the “In Memory of Paul Walker" car show...

Which states have the greatest need for speed?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:58:28 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Sports car ownership is a fantasy for many, but given the price tag and impracticality of these vehicles, sports car ownership is a reality for just 2.5 percent of American drivers. Which states have the most and least sports cars on the road, and what is the most popular sports car in each state? iSeeCars analyzed over 200,000 vehicle sales to find out.Which State Has the Most Sports Cars?To determine where sports car ownership is the most popular, iSeeCars calculated the share of sports cars in each state.Ranking of States By Shares of Sports Cars - iSeeCarsRankState% Share of Sports Cars1Nevada4.0%2Arizona3.6%3Florida3.5%4California3.3%5Texas3.2%6Georgia3.0%7New Mexico2.9%8North Carolina2.9%9South Carolina2.8%10Alabama2.7%11Tennessee2.6%12Virginia2.5%National Average2.5%13Arkansas2.4%14Mississippi2.4%15Oklahoma2.4%16Louisiana2.3%17Oregon2.3%18Washington2.3%19Kentucky2.2%20Delaware2.2%21Illinois2.2%22Hawaii2.2%23Maryland2.1%24Kansas2.1%25Missouri2.1%26Indiana2.1%27Ut...