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World Bank projects that Israel-Hamas war could push Lebanon back into recession

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The ripple effects of the war in Gaza are likely to knock Lebanon’s fragile economy, which had begun making a tepid recovery after years of crisis, back into recession, the World Bank said in a report released Thursday.Before the outbreak of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, the World Bank had projected that Lebanon’s economy would grow in 2023, by a meager 0.2%, for the first time since 2018, driven largely by remittances sent from Lebanese working abroad and by an uptick in tourism.However, since the war in Gaza began, there have been near-daily clashes between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border, with fears of an escalation to a full-scale war. The tensions put a major damper on travel to Lebanon, at least temporarily. Data analyzed by the World Bank in the economic monitor report shows that the percentage of scheduled flights to Lebanon that were actually completed plummeted from 98.8% on Oct. 7 to 63...

Waukegan man charged with DUI, 2 felonies after hitting squad car on scene for previous crash in Lake Forest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A Waukegan man has been charged with driving under the influence and two separate felonies after injuring a Lake County Sheriff's Deputy in Lake Forest early Thursday morning. The crash occurred while the deputy was stationed at a traffic control post during the investigation of another crash that resulted in two serious injuries.The series of crashes began late Wednesday night in the area of Route 41 and Route 60. Lake Forest Police Department officers responded to the area for a traffic crash with serious injuries. A preliminary investigation determined a silver 2022 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Rte. 41 at a high rate of speed.According to police, after crossing Rte. 60, the driver of the Explorer veered into the traffic control devices at the intersection for unknown reasons, causing extensive damage to the poles. At some point during the crash, police say, two people were ejected from the vehicle.Both drivers were transported to area hospitals wi...

Man charged with murder after 2 men killed near Humboldt Park tennis courts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was charged with first-degree murder after two men were shot and killed near the Humboldt Park tennis courts last year.Ronnie Henderson, 27, of Chicago, was arrested Wednesday in the 8500 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue.He's accused of participating in a shooting on May 9, 2022 near the Humboldt Park tennis courts, located in the 1300 block of North Luiz Munoz Drive.At around 3:05 p.m., police responded to the scene and found Devel Jones, 34, and Antwon Gee, 35, shot and killed.The park was full of families at the time – many said they jumped down on the ground to escape the gunfire.CPD said two other suspects were involved. Previous: CPD looking for 3 suspects after 2 men shot, killed by Humboldt Park tennis courts Henderson was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Grenade-shaped dog poop bag dispenser causes scare at middle school

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspected hand grenade that briefly caused a stir at Patton Middle School in McMinnville, Oregon, was actually a plastic bag dispenser for cleaning up dog poop, police said.The McMinnville Police Department stated on social media Wednesday that officers responded to a grass field near the middle school’s track at 10:35 a.m. Monday for a potential hand grenade on school grounds. Arriving officers secured the area and contacted the Oregon State Police Bomb Squad.“All the students were secured inside the school by middle school staff during the ensuing investigation,” McMinnville PD said. VIDEO: Santa snatcher takes vintage Christmas decoration from Portland home After taking close-up photos of the suspected grenade with the department’s drone, officers confirmed that there wasn't any danger.“After reviewing the photographs, the item was determined to be a dog waste bag dispenser that is manufactured to resemble a hand grenade,” McMinnville PD said. “The ite...

North Texas family wins state parks photo contest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A north Texas family of four has extra to celebrate this holiday season. Sam Holm, his wife and two daughters were the winners of the grand prize for the Texas State Parks photo contest, Texas Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday.Holm and his family won a Texas State Parks Pass, a $500 gift card from H-E-B donated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and a VIP curated experience in a Texas state park, TPWD said. According to TPWD, the family's idea for their award-winning action shot at Palo Duro Canyon came after they took a similar jumping pose at Enchanted Rock. Holm said the family got the photograph at Palo Duro Canyon in one take. Texas State Parks Photo Contest 1st Round Honorable Mention and Grand Prize Winner selected by public vote. Submitted by Sam Holm at Palo Duro Canyon State Park (Courtesy: Texas State Parks) The year-long contest, part of the department's celebration of 100 years of Texas State Parks, got more than 6,000 entries, TPWD said....

Albany woman in critical condition after pedestrian crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 53-year-old Albany woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car near 1389 Washington Avenue on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. Albany Police say the driver of the car stopped and has been cooperative with the investigation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say a preliminary investigation shows the woman was crossing Washington Avenue when she was struck. She was treated on the scene and taken to Albany Medical Center. This crash is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Albany Police Traffic Safety Unit at (518) 462-8782.

Colonie awarded $2.4M grant to improve road safety

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Colonie, along with emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in Colonie, Guilderland, and Clifton Park, have been awarded a $2.4M federal grant for a safety initiative looking to prevent avoidable crashes and improving post-crash care. The funds are being provided through the federal Infrastructure Law for 385 Safe Streets and Roads for ALl grant program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Regional EMS agencies will develop an emergency vehicle transponder system informing other drivers near them of an emergency vehicle responding to a crash. Also, the grant will aim to support a platform that offers specialty care registries to give responders critical health information about those involved in the crash, allowing crews to work more efficiently. “This federal grant is pivotal for advancing EMS care that our communities rely on,” said Steck. “Every day, preventable deaths and serious injuries take pl...

Town Hall meeting on College of Saint Rose closure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Town Hall meeting will be held Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pine Hills Library. All are welcome to attend to ask questions about the college's closure. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The College of Saint Rose announced it will close its doors following the 2023-24 academic year in late November. Since the college announced its plans to close, other local colleges like Union College and Siena College have announced plans to help current Saint Rose students transfer.

Adams County deputies shoot, kill man after shootout, deputy injured

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

Adams County Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man after an overnight shootout in which a deputy was injured, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said in posts on social media.The shooting happened about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, but the sheriff’s office did not say where the shooting happened. A sheriff’s office spokesperson did not immediately return a call asking questions about the shooting.Deputies were attempting to apprehend a wanted suspect when the man came out of a residence “wielding a firearm, resulting in an exchange of gunfire,” according to the sheriff’s office.The man died at the scene, according to the post on X.The sheriff’s office said on Facebook a deputy was struck in the limbs and taken to a hospital, where they are in stable condition.A critical incident response team is investigating the shooting.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | No charges for Denver officer who fatally shot man holding marker ...

Storm brings flooding, early-morning tornado warning to Oxnard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:17 GMT

A slow-moving storm system dropped several inches of rain on parts of Ventura County, causing widespread flooding and even a tornado warning Thursday morning. Real-time Radar Images So much rain accumulated in areas of Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Ventura that first responders had trouble responding to reports of flooding at some homes and businesses. Video showed several feet of water left vehicles stuck at the intersection of West Channel Islands Boulevard and South J. Street Thursday morning.A flooded intersection in Oxnard is seen following heavy rain on Dec. 20, 2023. (@VVDREAA)The Oxnard Fire Department issued a message for drivers to stay off the streets if possible. "Please stay off the city streets for the next several hours until the water recedes. Standing water can cause vehicles to stall and may become trapped," the Fire Department posted on X, formerly Twitter, just before 3 a.m.The rain was so intense that the Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Oxnard and Vent...