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Israeli police storm Jerusalem mosque amid Ramadan and Passover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early Wednesday, firing stun grenades at Palestinian youths who hurled firecrackers at them in a burst of violence during a sensitive holiday season. Gaza militants responded with rocket fire on southern Israel, prompting an Israeli airstrike.The fighting, coming as Muslims mark the holiday month of Ramadan and Jews prepare to begin the Passover festival on Wednesday evening, drew Palestinian condemnations and raised fears of a wider conflagration. Similar clashes two years ago erupted into an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli military said one soldier was shot in a separate incident in the occupied West Bank.The mosque sits on a sensitive hilltop compound holy to both Jews and Muslims. Al-Aqsa is the third-holiest site in Islam and is typically packed with worshippers during Ramadan. The spot, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, is also the holiest site in Judaism, who revere it as...

LIVE: Widespread rain over the next 48 hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the rain gear - widespread showers and storms are a good bet across most of Central Texas today (and it's about time!)Live radarLive traffic conditionsPeriodic showers and storms can be expected through the day with coverage leaning slightly heavier east of I-35. Rain could be heavy at times, but no major flooding issues are anticipated at this time. Nuisance flooding is certainly possible, and by that we mean ponding on highway shoulders, standing water in low-lying spots, etc.THURSDAY: 2 out of 4 risk (yellow) of flash flooding from Highway 281 eastwardThere is a low risk of hail and damaging winds today, but most storms are expected to stay sub-severe. THURSDAY: 1 out of 5 risk (dark green) for severe storms | concerns: hail & windAdditional showers and storms are expected again Friday leading to widespread totals of 1"-3" by the end of the event (early Saturday morning). Isolated areas could end up in the 3-5" rain, probab...

$1M scratch-off ticket sold in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold in Schenectady. According to Stewart's Shops, the winning "Strike It Rich" ticket was sold on April 3 at the 4240 Consaul Road shop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In 2022, Stewart’s had over $150 million in lottery winners. Winning tickets sold at Stewart's in 2023 so far include:Mega Millions $1 million winner on January 6 in TroyTake 5 $45,713 winner on January 13 in West MiltonTake 5 $34,245 winner on January 16 in MechanicvillePowerball $50,000 winner on March 25 in Rotterdam Schenectady’s La Gioia Italian Deli sets reopening date The New York Lottery contributed $3.6 million in fiscal year 2021-2022 to help support education in the state. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY.

Several kids in Orange injured from hot gum distributed by student

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

ORANGE, Mass. (WWLP) - At least 10 kids were taken to the hospital after an incident in Dexter Park school where gum with "pepper" was handed out to students during recess, causing burning in the mouth and esophagus. According to the Superintendent, a student purchased the gum online and offered it to several students. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The product contained products that when students ingest it, cause digestive issues and burning in the mouth. Students that just touched the gum were also reporting skin reactions such as eye irritation. "I've been a bus driver for over 20 years and have never seen anything like this," said Kelly Graves, a bus driver for the Orange School District. "More of the bus drivers talking about it because when they pulled up to the school to see all the emergency vehicles it was quite alarming."The Orange Fire Department said six students were taken to the hospital along with multiple...

Two St. Louis-area companies praised among Fortune's '100 Best To Work For'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Where are the best places to work in the United States? Business magazine Fortune says two of the Top 100 such companies are in the St. Louis area. World Wide Technology and Edward Jones were recognized among Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, which was released earlier this week. Top Story: Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away World Wide Technology, headquartered in Maryland Heights, ranked 19th in the list. Edward Jones, headquartered in Des Peres, ranked 62nd. The rankings are based on survey responses from more than 1.3 million workers nationwide. Fortune's business partner "Great Place to Work", is" collected data used in the rankings.Many of the companies recognized have high worker retention rate, low turnover and good benefits. Technology company Cisco was named the top company to work for in the latest rankings.

Crews battle house fire in Hanley Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

HANLEY HILLS, Mo. - Crews have responded to a house fire Thursday morning in Hanley Hills. Small flames and smoke were coming out of the home, located in the 1900 block of Vinita Drive, as fire crews arrived to the scene. Damage appears to be between the first floor and the roof of the home. Top Story: Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away Crews from University City are helping with the response. Firefighters are cutting into the home in an effort to vent the fire and prevent further damage. No injuries have been reported at this time, though there is believed to be extensive damage to the home. The homeowner was awakened by the firearm and able to call 911 and escape quickly. FOX 2’s Nissan Rogue Runner arrived to the scene to show impacts. We will update as more information becomes available.Correction: This story previously said that the fire happened in Vinita Park. The fire actually happened on Vinita Drive in Hanley Hills.

Max Homa: Golf’s social media star-turned-Masters contender

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

By DAVE SKRETTA (AP Sports Writer)AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Max Homa has a Twitter feed that reads like a “Saturday Night Live” script. The world’s fifth-ranked player is quick-witted, cheeky and self-deprecating, and his one-liners zing hard and fast and with about as much destruction as a skulled 3-iron. Take the time Homa arrived for the Sony Open, and a lovely card was waiting to welcome him to Oahu’s south shore. It read: “Aloha Max Honma. Welcome to Hawaii.” He tweeted a picture of it and said simply: “Play better.”Indeed, given how well Homa’s playing these days, you’d think everyone would know how to spell his name. He’s won five times since holding off the equally affable Joel Dahmen to win the Wells Fargo Championship in 2019, including another Wells Fargo title last year and a victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in January.Homa’s brilliant golf game has suddenly matched his social media savvy.With i...

Pedestrian dead after downtown Denver alleyway crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

A pedestrian is dead after a collision with a vehicle early Thursday in a downtown Denver alley.Denver police announced they were investigating this death in the alley between the Broadway and Lincoln street thoroughfares near East 16th Avenue. “A motorist collided with a pedestrian,” Denver police said in a tweet.#HeadsUp: Officers are investigating a crash in the alleyway at E 16th Ave between Broadway / Lincoln St. A motorist collided with a pedestrian resulting in a fatality. pic.twitter.com/7ECY5r0x0V— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 6, 2023No traffic delays were reported.

2 women ejected from vehicle, killed in crash on 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

Two women are dead after they were ejected from their vehicle during a rollover crash on the 110 Freeway in the Vermont-Slauson neighborhood of South Los Angeles.The women's vehicle was headed south at about 1:45 a.m. when their vehicle hit the right embankment near Gage Avenue, then struck a tree and rolled over onto the No. 4 lane of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.Further complicating matters, another vehicle headed south then struck the women once they were on the roadway, officials said. The driver of that second vehicle, a man, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.The women were declared dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported.It's unknown if the women were wearing seatbelts, but it appears that speed is a factor, said Roberto Gomez of the CHP, though that remains to be confirmed.

Driver, 4 passengers arrested after wild police chase in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:41 GMT

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department took five people into custody Wednesday night after a pursuit involving a suspected car thief who was believed to be armed and dangerous.  Sky5 picked up the nearly hourlong pursuit in the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway at around 10:30 p.m. Shortly after that, the driver, in what appeared to be a dark colored Honda, exited the freeway and was driving at speeds as high as 60 miles per hour on surface streets.  Aerial footage from Sky5 captured the driver blowing through red lights, making blind turns and narrowly avoiding collisions with other motorists on the road.  At West 18th and Bonnie Brae streets, in the area of Pico-Union, the suspect slowed the vehicle to a stop and two passengers, a male and a female jumped out of the vehicle, before the driver, again, took off. Both passengers were later taken into custody.  At Courtland Street, near Venice Boulevard, the driver slowed again and yet another passenger, a male, got...