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New Bedford fatal fire determined to have started accidentally

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

Investigators have determined the devastating fire that killed two people in a New Bedford apartment building started accidentally, with the most likely cause involving a microwave or wall outlet.The Tuesday afternoon fire started on the second floor of the four-story, 31-unit building, which authorities have referred to as a rooming house.Investigators discovered the fire, originating in room 205, likely stemmed from “an event involving a microwave in that location or the wall outlet it was plugged into. The microwave had been in use a short time before the fire broke out,” according to the state Department of Fire Services.“Electrical fires are the second-leading cause of residential fire deaths in Massachusetts,” state Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said in a release. “Appliances that generate heat, like microwaves and toasters, should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Don’t use them if the device or the cord is damaged. And call an electrician if outlets are warm, dis...

Multi-vehicle crash delays traffic on I-805

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

SAN Diego -- The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responded to multi-car collision on Interstate 8 nears Friars Road Friday shortly before noon.The collision has prompted authorities to temporarily shutdown I-8 at Friars Road. The affected area has since reopened.At this time, details on the circumstances surrounding the collision are limited. FOX 5 is on the scene and will provide more information as they are confirmed. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

How to cheer on San Diego State Men's Basketball team in the Final Four

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego State University is still dancing in the NCAA Tournament, with the men's basketball team set to appear in their first-ever Final Four game on Saturday against the Florida Atlantic Owls.The Aztecs advanced to the semi-final after the team squeaked out a win against the Creighton University Bluejays in Sunday's 56-57 Elite 8 game. Tipoff for the Final Four game this Saturday is set for 3:09 p.m. PST at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas against the No.9 seed. Read More: SDSU in the 2023 NCAA Tournament For anyone looking to cheer on the Aztecs this weekend, here's a breakdown of how to watch.How to watch the gameThe SDSU v. FAU game will be broadcast nationally from NRG Stadium Saturday on CBS.The game will be streamed on the NCAA's website and on the March Madness Live app, in addition to on YouTube TV and Hulu. CBS games are also simultaneously streamed on Paramount +. Padres announce regular season broadcast schedule The March Madness Live app is available for...

Stocks rally as Wall Street heads for winning March, quarter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying Friday, as Wall Street closes out a winning March and first quarter of the year despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 was 1.1% higher in afternoon trading. It’s on pace for a 3.1% gain for the month and a second winning quarter in a row after tumbling through most of last year on worries about high interest rates meant to get inflation under control. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 325 points, or 1%, at 33,185, as of 3:05 p.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 1.4% higher. Friday’s gains came after a report showed inflation across the United States slowed in February, though it was still high relative to history. A continued slowdown could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to take it easier on interest rates after jacking them higher at a furious pace over the last year. The threat of higher rates has been behind the stock market’s struggles since it peaked in early 2022. High rates can undercut inflat...

No yolk: 1 person charged in John Tory egging incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

A Toronto resident behind the alleged egging of John Tory’s office window has been charged with mischief.The incident made headlines on February 17, Tory’s last day in office before he resigned. Video captured someone throwing multiple eggs at Tory’s office window as he read a newspaper.Toronto police confirm with CityNews the suspect was charged with mischief under $5,000 and appeared in court on Thursday.The person who tossed the eggs is reportedly a housing advocate who was among the protesters physically removed from city hall during a February budget session.Tory had announced he would resign after admitting to an “inappropriate relationship” with a former staffer.Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie has since taken over Tory’s duties on an interim basis but confirmed won’t be running to replace him.With files from Michael Ranger of CityNews

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid backlash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Hundreds of young people gathered on the lawn of the Vermont Statehouse on Friday as part of a nationwide series of events to help build support for transgender rights amid what they denounced as an increasingly hostile climate.Chanting, “We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it!” many draped themselves in pride flags or carried posters with messages like “yay gay” or “protect trans kids.”Similar events were planned at capitols in states including South Carolina, Alabama, Minnesota, Nebraska and Montana, and at other venues Friday and this weekendYoung people, some as young as middle-school, stood in front of the Vermont crowd and told of their struggles with their sexuality at a time when many people across the country refuse to acknowledge them.Charlie Draugh, a 17-year-old high school senior from Chisago, Minnesota, who attends a boarding school in Vermont, said he was angry that groups are trying to control his life and turn him into a pol...

Advocates highlight best of Jane and Finch as community changes with future LRT, new homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

Like so many parts of Toronto, the Jane and Finch neighbourhood is undergoing a broader transformation with a rapid transit line in the offing and a surge in new homes.While a stigma among some surrounding perceptions of crime and violence has been an ongoing challenge even though advocates noted those misconceptions don’t really match the day-to-day reality for most in the community, they said upcoming changes will add to the vibrancy of the area.Steps away from the future Sentinel station on the soon-to-be-opened Finch West LRT is El Jefe de Pollo Chicken and Tacos where Chef Chino, as the restaurant’s name suggests, serves up mouthwatering poultry and Mexican dishes with Canadian and Caribbean twists.Chef Chino didn’t always live in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood. He said he grew up in a lower-income household near Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto, and added he “got involved in the wrong things in the past.”Seeking a change...

Minneapolis and state agree to revamp policing post-Floyd

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights signed a “court-enforceable settlement agreement” Friday to revamp policing in the city where George Floyd was murdered by an officer nearly three years ago.The state agency issued a blistering report last year after a two-year investigation found the police department had engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade. City leaders subsequently agreed to negotiate the settlement, which the City Council approved on an 11-0 vote. Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero signed it about half an hour later.“The agreement isn’t change in and of itself, but it charts a clear roadmap to it,” Frey said at a news conference. “This agreement helps us to embark on the work and then push it even further.” Lucero pointed out that Floyd was murdered 1,040 days earlier. “It’s been a very long time to get to this point, where he should be alive...

Lourdes shrine reviewing mosaics after Jesuit abuse claims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

ROME (AP) — Officials at the Catholic shrine in Lourdes announced the creation of a study group Friday to decide what to do with one of the French sanctuary’s most famous but now controversial attractions: mosaics by a Jesuit artist who has been sanctioned by the Vatican and his religious order for sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women.The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik designed the facade of one of the three basilicas at Lourdes with a series of mosaics in 2008 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Marian apparitions that turned the shrine in southwest France into one of the world’s biggest pilgrimage sites, attracting around 3 million visitors a year.In December, the Jesuits revealed that Rupnik had been declared excommunicated by the Vatican in 2020 for committing one of the worst crimes in church law — using the confessional to absolve a woman with whom he had engaged in sexual activity — and had also been accused by nine women of related sexual, spiritual and psycholog...

Live Chicago severe weather: Tornado watch, storms through Friday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:42 GMT

The Chicago area is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Friday.Two rounds of storms are forecasted between the hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The first round set to move into the Chicago area around 4 p.m. as super cell thunderstorms. These storms pose a tornado threat and a golf-ball sized hail threat. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here A cold front then moves through around 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. bring another round of very quickly moving severe weather. These storms also pose the threat of tornadoes. The storms are likely to move through at a rate of 50-60 mph so any tornado warnings will be quick and offer not much time. It's advised that residents be prepared in advanced and stay tuned to WGNTV and the weather app for alerts and updates. Tom Skilling also suggests anyone with any porch furniture or outdoor items susceptible to strong wings should bring them inside. These storms are set to bring potentially dangerous and destructive winds with...