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Drive a Lada, Putin tells Russian business chiefs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Foreign cars are out; Russian motors are in. That was the message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to officials Thursday during a meeting with the heads of manufacturing businesses, reported state-run news agency TASS.“Ministries, agencies, and the administration of affairs have asked to continue [purchases], to emphasize, in fact, foreign-made cars, to continue this practise,” Putin said. “I said that this should be absolutely excluded and all officials of the country should drive domestic cars.” Russia’s car market has suffered in recent years, hurt under the weight of sanctions and international companies pulling out of the market. Carmakers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan have all suspended work in Russia because of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, leaving more space in the market for Russian brands.Moving to driving domestic cars will be “more modest than before,” Putin admitted, but he said that it’s a good thing.“All of our officia...

Sudbury police investigating pair of recent break-ins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Police were investigating in Sudbury this week after two break-ins at local homes that may be part of a larger trend, police said. Police in a statement said the break-ins happened within a 48-hour span before 12 p.m. Wednesday on Twin Pond Lane and Cudworth Lane. Police said both homes belong to people of Indian descent who were away on vacation. In both cases, police said evidence suggests people involved entered the homes through second floor windows. While police said residential break-ins “are infrequent” in Sudbury, police also said there has been an increase in the region in similar incidents. “This is consistent with an on-going residential break-in investigation, where often the victims are of South Asian and/or Indian descent,” police said. Sudbury police have asked anyone who recently saw suspicious activity in either the Twin Pond Lane or Cudworth Lane areas to contact detectives.

Tractor-trailer truck crashes through home in Bellingham

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Emergency crews in Bellingham were called in Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer truck driver appeared to go off-road and take out part of a house.The Bellingham Police Department said Hartford Avenue between North Main and Depot streets were closed to traffic as officers and firefighters responded to the scene sometime around 10 a.m.Significant damage, including a caved-in wall and piles of debris were visible to SKY7-HD when it spotted the tractor-trailer, which came to a stop with its flatbed seemingly against the structure. The truck itself was left in a small, wooded area beside the home.Details on what may have led up to the crash or the condition of the driver have not yet been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

MBTA police look to ID suspect who allegedly robbed 84-year-old man at Nubian Station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Transit police are asking for the public’s help as they work to identify a suspect accused of robbing an elderly victim at an MBTA station.The MBTA Transit Police Department released several images of a person they say committed an unarmed robbery at Nubian Station Tuesday morning around 11 a.m.Officials described the victim as an 84-year-old male. No details on their condition or what may have been stolen were released.The TPD asks that anyone who may recognize the individual contact authorities at 617-222-1050.https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1687088848537333760

Cody Bellinger’s ‘impressive’ MVP-level season is helping fuel the Chicago Cubs’ sudden surge in the NL Central

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Cody Bellinger couldn’t help but notice how quickly the damage he created was fixed.Within 30 minutes, he noted with a grin, the blackened-out panels on the right field video board at Wrigley Field from his second-inning home run Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds had been fixed.Bellinger joked “I was a little worried” the Chicago Cubs would send him the bill.The start of a new month did not cool off Bellinger, who seemingly finds different ways to show how locked in he’s been on a regular basis during an MVP-level performance this year.Bellinger on Wednesday was named the National League player of the month for June after he became the seventh Cubs player — and the first since Rick Wilkins in June 1993 — to hit at least .400 with eight or more home runs in a calendar month, according to Elias Sports Bureau.“It was impressive,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “Left-handed hitters have such prettier swings than right-handed ...

San Diego among best US cities for pickleball and this is why

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Pickleball -- a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong -- has gained popularity in recent years with more players hitting courts around the country.With National Pickleball Day set for Aug. 8, lawn care service site Lawn Love has compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities to find the best areas for pickleball enthusiasts.Factors that were taken into consideration included access to pickleball courts and tournaments, the size of the pickleball community, and local interest in the sport. A "weight" was then assigned to each key factor. These San Diego spots are among the top places to play pickleball in the nation As it turns out, San Diego is among the best U.S. cities for pickleball with a ranking of 17th out of 200. America's Finest City landed itself in this spot for these reasons: San Diego is in third place for most pickleball groups, 17th place for most pickleball courts and 18th place for most pickleball facilities.Other California citi...

Man charged in random Brampton stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

A man has been charged in a random stabbing event that occurred in Brampton last week.Peel police were called to the area of Steeles Avenue and Chinguacousy Road just before 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, where they found a man suffering from stab wounds.Investigators said the pair got into an argument, and the victim was stabbed several times.The victim’s injuries were initially considered life-threatening, but he has since been upgraded to stable condition.On Wednesday, Blake Severin of Brampton was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.He was held for a bail hearing and attended a Brampton court.With files from John Marchesan of CityNews

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup performance inspires girls even if some in Arab world ignore it

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the outcome wasn’t much in doubt: the Association Sportive des Forces Armees Royales, a powerhouse in women’s soccer here, ended up crushing its Moroccan women’s national professional league opponent 7-0.Regardless, one young fan in the stands was excited from the get-go.Wearing her hair in half-up pigtails and dressed in a jersey reading “Morocco” in Arabic, 5-year-old Aliae Benazzouza descended to the pitch to meet the players. A favorite of hers, Fatima Tagnaout, who plays for Morocco’s national women’s team and for the armed forces team known as ASFAR, embraced Aliae and held her hand as they posed for photos. Aliae waved at another player, calling hr name. During the game, she would make her way to the front of the stands, pressing against a rail, for a better view.“I was very happy,” Aliae said. Her mom, Souad El Khorchef, a teacher, said her daughter peppered her with kisses afterward in thanks for takin...

Air Canada passenger claims he’s out hundreds of dollars in cancellation compensation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

Another Air Canada passenger is blasting the airline for what they feel is “terrible” customer service after having their flight suddenly cancelled.Steven Carkner claims the carrier is trying to dodge paying full compensation under Canada’s Air Passenger Bill of Rights by seemingly taking advantage of a loophole.Carkner says he was trying to fly home to Ottawa to see his family on Father’s Day when his flight from Washington, DC was cancelled at the last minute.“There was no direction about what to do or what came next, but eventually a gate agent came along and basically told us to leave the secure zone and go back to the agent at the start of the airport,” he told CityNews.An hour later, he says he received an email from Air Canada telling him he had been rebooked on a flight 38 hours later.Steven Carkner claims Air Canada is trying to dodge paying full compensation under Canada’s Air Passenger Bill of Rights by seemingly taking advantage ...

Michael Jordan’s sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:02 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized, the team announced Thursday.The Hornets planned to introduce Plotkin and Schnall at a news conference later in the day.Jordan, who has owned the team for the past 13 years, said in a news release that it was a “tremendous honor” to own the Hornets but didn’t give an explanation for why he sold the franchise.He will remain on as a minority owner.“I’m proud of all that the organization accomplished: the exciting on-court moments, the return of the Hornets name, Charlotte hosting the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and HSE (Hornets Sports and Entertainment) becoming a true pillar of this community,” Jordan said. “Through the years, the unwavering commitment, passion and loyalty of our Hornets fans has been incredible. As I transition into a minority ownership role, I’m thrilled to be able to pass the reins to two succ...