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North Dakota officer killed in Fargo ambush is to be laid to rest in Minnesota

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Fargo police officer who was responding to a routine traffic crash when he was ambushed and fatally shot by a heavily armed man will be laid to rest Saturday. Jake Wallin, 23, was killed July 14 when a man armed with 1,800 rounds of ammunition, multiple guns and explosives began firing. Two other officers and a civilian were wounded before a fourth officer returned fire, killing gunman Mohamad Barakat. Police said the actions of that fourth officer likely spared the city from a bigger, bloodier attack. Wallin, who had been sworn in as a Fargo police officer in April and was still in field training, was cremated in his uniform. On Saturday, the Fargo Police Department will escort his cremains to Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, where a funeral service will be held. A military veteran, Wallin served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq from November 2020 to July 2021, according to a spokesperson for the Minnesota National Guard.H...

Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government Saturday cut short a music festival after the lead singer of British band The 1975 slammed the country’s anti-gay laws and kissed a male bandmate during their performance.Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil slammed Matty Healy’s conduct late Friday at the start of the Good Vibes Festival as “very rude.” Healey used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald. Footage of the fiasco was posted on social media and sparked a backlash in the predominantly Muslim nation.After meeting the festival organizers Saturday, Fahmi said the festival, which was scheduled to go on this weekend, will be canceled.“There will be no compromise with any party that challenges, belittles or violates Malaysian laws,” he said in a statement on Facebook. Homosexuality is a crime in the country that is punishable by up to 20 years in pri...

Saturday Forecast: Increasing clouds, chance of showers, storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

Saturday: Sunny start, increasing clouds with chance of PM iso. showers/thunderstorms. SW 5-15 mph. Air quality is Moderate around Chicagoland. High: 86Saturday Night: Decreasing clouds. Partly cloudy overnight. SW 5-10 mph. Low mid 60s. Sunday: Increasing PM clouds & chance of iso. PM showers/thunderstorms. SW 5-15 mph. High 87, not much cooler by the lake. Weather Blog | Chicago | WGN TVExtended outlook calls for temps to get very warm to hot and humid as we get into the week ahead. Starting Monday we'll see the heat dome invade bringing temps in the mid to low 90s and perhaps on Thursday close to 100. Each day has a chance of afternoon showers/thunderstorms with the humid environment. 

US opens Women's World Cup with 3-0 victory over Vietnam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed to another opening victory at the Women’s World Cup.Smith scored twice and the two-time defending champions beat tournament first-timers Vietnam 3-0 Saturday for the Americans’ 13th straight victory in a World Cup match. Smith, who turns 23 next month and is playing in her first tournament, is the second-youngest U.S. women's player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game.Horan, the team’s co-captain with Alex Morgan, added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year’s tournament.“I love playing with Lindsey, she’s such a great player. She has such a good eye for things that a lot of players don’t see,” Smith said. “She understands my game. She understands the runs I’m making before I even make them.” Nearly 70% of MLB playe...

Jamie Foxx addresses health scare in Instagram video: 'I went to hell and back'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Jamie Foxx addressed his recent medical issues in an Instagram video, telling his followers he “went to hell and back” during the unspecified health scare.“I went through something that I thought I would never ever go through. And I know a lot of people were waiting, you know, or wanting to hear updates,” Foxx said in the video, which he posted on Friday night. “But to be honest with you, I didn’t want you to see my like that, man. I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, a television show. I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through.” Video captures Jamie Foxx on Chicago River in first public sighting Foxx’s daughter, Corrine, had originally revealed in April that her father suffered a “medical complication.” At the time, she said he was “already on the road to recovery.”Weeks later, Foxx wrote on Instagram that he was “feeling blessed,” but did ...

West Nile Virus found again in Jarrell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- On Friday, the Williamson County and Cities Health District, or WCCHD announced that a mosquito trap sample taken from the Sonterra Community has tested positive for West Nile Virus.In response, the Sonterra Municipal Utility District will be spraying for mosquitoes Sunday and Monday evening, and while they do say the spray doesn't pose any significant health risk, they do ask that pets be kept inside if possible.This is the seventh positive trap seen in Williamson County this year and is one of 13 counties in Texas to be positive for West Nile this year.Some of the symptoms of West Nile Virus include fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash on the trunk of the body, and swollen lymph nodes. Those older than 50 or with compromised immune systems are more likely to develop severe symptoms.What can you do to protect yourself?Here are some tips from the WCCHD:Drain any standing water around your property. Mosquitoes can reproduce in as little as a tea...

LIST: Endangered species that can be found in Central Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are more than 50 endangered species that can be found in the state of Texas, and 11 are located in Central Texas.KXAN compiled a list of endangered species in Central Texas counties, which includes Travis, Bell, Williamson, Hays, Coryell, Milam, Burnet, Bastrop, McLennan, Lampasas, Blanco and Llano. Texas ranks 4th in US for most number of endangered animals Austin Blind SalamanderWithin Central Texas, the Austin Blind Salamander can only be found in Travis County, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD).The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) said the Austin Blind Salamander is entirely dependent on the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer.“The primary threats or reasons for listing the Austin blind salamander were the degradation of quality and quantity of water makes up its aquatic habitat as a result of urban expansion over the watershed,” FWS said.Federally, this species of salamander was listed as endangered in August 2013, according ...

Sainted & Tainted: ‘It’s hard to say enough good things about all the people with whom I have interacted’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

SaintedI recently lost my 101+ year-old mom, Irene. She, and I, were blessed with her relatively quick, peaceful, pain-free death. Over the past several years we received assistance with her care through the many services provided by Ramsey County’s Medical Assistance program. Wow! It is hard to say enough good things about all the people with whom I have interacted during those years.Everyone I have dealt with truly cared about her. They are competent professionals and were always attentive and compassionate. In this day and age of so much social discord and global horror, they are a beacon of what is right about humanity. I am particularly proud of this organization as a born-and-raised Saint Paulite. These people make a meaningful, apolitical, difference. Thank you.Jim Bracke, Eden PrairieSaintedSainted – the couple who lives across the street from Geranium Park in Maplewood. They have planted lots of flowers – along the curb, in their yard and in the space between their an...

Shooting at street takeover in South L.A. leaves 1 man hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

A man was sent to the hospital after being shot during a street takeover in South Los Angeles. The street takeover occurred at the intersection of San Pedro Street and Manchester Avenue, and officers responded to the area on reports of shots being fired around 1:50 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD confirmed that both the suspect and the victim were both spectators in the street takeover, and that the suspect got out of a vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the victim, who was in a different vehicle.  Elderly woman brutally beaten as East L.A. rape suspect remains at large After shooting at the victim, the suspect got back in his vehicle and fled, police said. The suspect has been described as an adult Hispanic man. The victim has only been identified as a 20-year-old Hispanic man. The victim transported himself to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.Alexis Lewis contributed to this report. 

The Best Hemp Flower For Fatigue? — A Review Of The Lifter CBD Strain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:52 GMT

Most people in the cannabis market know that some strains have an “energizing” influence on users. Colloquially called “wake & bake” hybrids, these flowers typically have strong sativa genetics that give people a sense of euphoria. However, since marijuana strains have elevated traces of delta-9 THC, these sativas could also induce severe paranoia.Thankfully, a few CBD-rich hemp flowers offer subtler sativa effects without the risk of a THC-induced reaction. Case and point: Lifter has become a celebrated CBD sativa in the current hemp market. People interested in smoking or vaping hemp strains that have “uplifting” properties should take a closer look at what Lifter has to offer.What Are The Basics Of The Lifter Hemp Strain?There’s a lot of speculation surrounding why cultivators chose the name “Lifter,” but few people doubt where this strain originated. According to reputable reports, the famed Oregon CBD farm developed Lifter by crossing the legendary Early Resin Berry with th...