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North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games have officially opened, with the prime minister attending as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent filled the Halifax Forum Civic Centre.Justin Trudeau, who was greeted by cheers and some boos, told the crowd it was important for his government to help fund the games because they further reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and help Indigenous youth connect with each other.Trudeau told the stadium filled with young athletes they will celebrate not only their athletic achievements but their identity, culture and futures as Indigenous leaders over the next week.The 2023 games will mix Indigenous culture with sporting events, which bring together about 5,000 athletes, coaches and mission staff from 750 First Nations across the continent.In interviews over the weekend, games president George (Tex) Marshall said the goal is to “infuse” all of the 21 venues in Nova Scotia with Indigenous traditions.Events inc...

Pedestrian struck by bus in Mississauga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

One person has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Mississauga. Peel police were called to Eglinton Avenue near Hurontario Street to reports of a collision just after 7 p.m. The pedestrian was transported to hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.Eglinton is currently closed between Hurontario and Sorrento Drive as police investigate.More to come

Woman killed in Garfield Park shooting ID'd as mother of Ohio State football player from Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

CHICAGO — According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a woman who died in an overnight drive-by shooting in the Garfield Park neighborhood has been identified, and according to community activist Andrew Holmes, she is the mother of a football player at Ohio State University.A 41-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the 4000 block of West Washington Boulevard around 2 a.m. Sunday was identified by the ME's office as Ashley Griggs. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 5 people shot, 1 fatally, in Garfield Park drive-by: CPD Four other people were also injured in the shooting and taken to local hospitals in fair condition.According to Holmes, Griggs is the mother of Ohio State freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tate — originally from Chicago — was a five-star recruit and top 25 prospect nationally out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before committing to play collegiately at Ohio State, according to 247Sports.The Chicago Police Department has no one in custody as Area Four det...

Country star Jason Aldean ends concert early after suffering heatstroke mid-performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFLA) – Country singer Jason Aldean ended his concert early Saturday after he suffered a heatstroke during the show.Aldean was onstage at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, when he ran off and never returned. Fans captured the scary moment and quickly shared it on social media. Concertgoer K.C. Schweizer posted a video of Aldean running off stage mid-performance due to the heatstroke, saying she couldn't imagine performing in the heat because it was "bad enough just standing in the pit." WATCH: Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs joins country star Luke Combs onstage to shotgun beer during concert "Poor guy. It was hotter than hell. It was bad enough just standing in the pit. I can't imagine performing in jeans, boots, and hat under all those lights in that humidity with no breeze. Hope he's okay!" Schweizer captioned the video.In a Facebook post Sunday, the Xfinity Theatre stated that a representative for Aldean confirmed the performer suffered a heatstroke and c...

Georgia suspect in 4 killings shot and killed, 3 officers hurt during encounter: official

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff's deputy and two police officers wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.Officials said Andre Longmore was shot during an intense manhunt for the 40-year-old suspect. The exchange of gunfire came a day after Saturday morning's shootings rocked a bucolic subdivision in Hampton, south of Georgia's main city.Officials said Longmore was killed about 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the north of Hampton in suburban Jonesboro. A Henry County sheriff’s deputy and two Clayton County police officers were injured at separate locations in the attempt to arrest Longmore, they said.One officer was shot in the back and was taken by helicopter to an Atlanta trauma center, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said. “He is conscious, breathing and talking at this time," Scandrett said of that officer.Clayton County Polic...

Matt Hagan claims second Mile-High Nationals title in the event’s swan song at Bandimere Speedway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

MORRISON — On Sunday afternoon, fans simply sat back and appreciated Bandimere Speedway’s final moments.They crowded the bleachers while the sun beamed down on their heads as they consumed the fumes from the cars that sped down the track. Ear plugs were the only things between them and the thunderous roar of the engines.On the last day that the NHRA Mile-High Nationals would be hosted at the 65-year-old racetrack, Matt Hagan gave a sold-out crowd, who waited hours in traffic and consumed countless bottles of water to stay hydrated, a moment to remember.NHRA Funny Car driver Matt Hagan(left) leaves the starting line and beats Alexis DeJoria (right) to take home the trophy at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)Hagan, a three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion, edged out Alexis DeJoria to win the Mile-High Nationals. Sitting inside the Dodge Direct Connection Cha...

3 dead, 3 arrested after alcohol-fueled crash on 5 Freeway in Norwalk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

Three people are dead, and three others are in custody for driving under the influence of alcohol after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on the 5 Freeway in Norwalk, officials with the California Highway Patrol announced.  A preliminary investigation into the crash found that the driver of a 2017 Honda, identified as Clarence Hill, was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 at around 2:20 a.m. when he crashed into a sound barrier south of Florence Avenue. As a result of the collision, the Honda was disabled in the roadway. Oscar Sosa, a Hadley’s tow truck driver, stopped behind the disabled Honda to assist, according to a CHP news release.  That’s when officials say the driver of a 2011 Kia, identified as Hector Rivero, crashed into the rear of the tow truck at an unknown rate of speed, killing an unidentified 32-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Kia. Yet another driver, identified as Luis Marroquin in a 2016 Toyota, crashed into the rear of the tow tr...

Steph Curry sinks 25-foot eagle putt for improbable Tahoe tournament win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

Steph Curry one-upped himself on Sunday. A day after his iconic hole-in-one, he sank a buzzer-beating, 25-foot eagle putt to capture the American Century Championship title in dramatic fashion.Needing to make the long-shot putt on the 18th green to win, the Warriors star did what he seemingly always does in the clutch – he delivered. And he did it in style, turning away to begin his wild celebration even before the ball landed in the cup.STEPH CURRY WITH THE CLUTCH EAGLE ON THE 18TH HOLE TO WIN THE AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP pic.twitter.com/in7jCsUTkk— Guru (@DrGuru_) July 16, 2023Curry sprinted toward the gallery at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, stopping to hug his wife Ayesha and then triumphantly picking up his son Canon as the crowd roared its approval.For Curry, who became just the second active athlete to win the popular tournament in Stateline, Nev., Sunday was a dream come true. Heading into the 18 hole, he trailed former tennis star Mardy Fish by 3 points in the modified...

San Jose’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Adega, will close permanently. Here’s why.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

Two days before the Michelin Guide International announces its coveted 2023 stars for excellence in dining, the owners of Adega — San Jose’s only starred establishment — announced they will close the restaurant permanently on its eighth anniversary and pivot to focus on their more casual concept, Petiscos.Adega, which opened ion 2015 in the city’s Little Portugal neighborhood, will close Dec. 16, owners Carlos and Fernanda Carreira said. They will transform that flagship restaurant into their second Petiscos in early 2024; the first Petiscos opened in downtown San Jose in November of 2020.“Adega demands a lot from everyone. Constantly creating new dishes and menus needs 100% dedication and physical presence from our team,” Carlos Carreira said Sunday in an interview. “We feel that by focusing on expanding Petiscos to other markets we cannot dedicate the time that Adega requires and deserves from all of  us and the chefs.”The announceme...

Vincent Norrman scrambles in playoff for first PGA Tour victory at Barbasol Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:14 GMT

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vincent Norrman lipped in an 8-footer for bogey on the 72nd hole to get into a playoff, then scrambled for par on the same hole in sudden death on Sunday to beat Nathan Kimsey and win the Barbasol Championship, his first PGA Tour victory.The 25-year-old Norrman, a tour rookie who played one year at Florida State after four years at Division II Georgia Southwestern, won in his 23rd career start. The Swede closed with a 66 at Keene Trace to finish at 22-under 266.“I don’t think I can process this for a while. I’m lost for words,” Norrman said.Kimsey, a 30-year-old European tour player from England who made his PGA Tour debut in this co-sanctioned event, shot 64 to post 22 under and waited to see if it would be good enough. It didn’t look promising with Norrman and Trevor Cone at 23 under.But Cone yanked his tee shot into tall grass well left of the green on the par-3 16th, leading to double bogey. That opened the door for Norrman, who hit fairway wood o...