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Protesters in Iraq, Indonesia, South Korea demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Protesters gathered at Iraq’s border crossing with Jordan on Friday to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and call for an end to Israel’s blockade, while in Indonesia’s capital, demonstrators marched from several mosques to the heavily guarded U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to denounce American support for Israel and demand an end to Israeli airstrikes.Similar protests also took place in front of the United Nations mission, a few kilometers (miles) from the embassy, and in the compound of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Authorities estimated that about 1,000 people participated in the rallies across Jakarta following Friday prayers in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.A brutal incursion into southern Israel by Hamas fighters on Oct. 7 provoked Israel to declare war against the militant group that rules Gaza. The Israeli siege of the Palestinian territory and airstrikes on it were the focus earlier this...

Friday Forecast: Cloudy, scattered showers, high 50s

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

Friday: Mainly cloudy, decreasing clouds, NW IN Sct'd Rain, NW 10-15 G25. High: 57Friday Night: Partly cloudy, slight chance for showers, S 5-10. Low: 47Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Saturday: Mostly cloudy, a few showers, NNW 15-20 G35. High: 58

80-year-old Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones play NYC club gig to celebrate new album

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Those miracles of modern science, the Rolling Stones, celebrated the release of their first album of original music in 18 years with a Manhattan club gig on Thursday.Before a celebrity-strewn audience of invited guests that included Christie Brinkley, Elvis Costello and Trevor Noah at Racket NYC, the Stones made a notable racket themselves over seven songs, four from the new “Hackney Diamonds” disc.Mick Jagger alluded to past stunts the Stones had done in New York to tout new music over the years, including performing on a flatbed truck on Fifth Avenue.Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs during a celebration for the release of their new album "Hackney Diamonds" on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)He saluted the city by opening with the 1970s-era punkish tune, “Shattered,” with the lyric “my brain's been splattered all over Manhattan.”After performing the new single, “Angry,” Jagger noted to his bandmates, “There's a ...

Record-breaking heat ahead of multi-day rain event

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The good news? There's rain on the way. The not-so-good news? We have a couple days of uncomfortable heat to get through before it arrives. BLOG: NOAA releases winter forecast Sunshine, dry air and light winds, courtesy of a ridge of high pressure inching closer to us, will allow temperatures to soar to record levels today. Austin's forecast high of 97° is not only expected to break the daily record, it'll also mark the hottest temperature we've ever recorded so late in the year.We'll continue the unfriendly heat Saturday with highs returning to the mid-90s. High clouds will mix in with blue skies, with thicker clouds expected Sunday. Overall, this weekend looks hot and dry for Formula One races at Circuit of the Americas.Formula 1 weekend forecastWeather pattern changes next weekMoisture from Hurricane Norma in the eastern Pacific and a deepening storm system out west will lead to increasing rain chances Monday through Wednesday. While the remnants of Hurricane N...

Search warrant yields firearms and drugs in Albany

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A search warrant at an Albany residence yielded drugs and multiple firearms, ending in the arrest of an Albany man. Shaquel Brown, 30, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 2:30 p.m., detectives from the Albany Police Department executed a search warrant on the 100 block of North Pine Avenue due to an ongoing investigation. Police say during the search, a quantity of powdered cocaine, a loaded revolver, a 9mm assault rifle, and a 9mm handgun were found.Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia (two counts)Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weapon (two counts)Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Albany Saturday Brown was arrested and taken into custody....

Walk to End Alzheimer's in Albany Saturday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's, hosted by The Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York Chapter, will take place Saturday at Siena College. Participants can check in at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The walk will start following the ceremony. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color symbolizing their personal connection to the disease. The walk is a mission-focused experience showing solidarity against the disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 6 million Americans 65 or older live with Alzheimer's disease, including 410,000 New Yorkers. Over 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for those suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias. Free car wash with food donation at Hoffman Car Washes “This Walk means so much to the community - to those living with the disease, to thos...

St. Louis considers bills to regulate short-term rentals

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The city is on the brink of a major change for short-term rentals as two bills face their final passage by the Board of Aldermen. For years, St. Louis has been one of the few cities in the region without specific regulations for short-term rentals. Today, that might change due to growing concerns related to incidents at these rentals, including fights, the open carrying of firearms, and other violence, especially in the downtown area. Law enforcement has grappled with handling these issues, particularly street brawls. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip These two bills successfully passed through the "perfection" phase last week, marking a significant step towards becoming law. They propose a range of regulations for short-term rentals, such as mandatory permits, annual reviews, and a 24/7 contact person to address issues. Additionally, a minimum two-night stay rule is on the horizon, with strict prohibitions against parties.Violations of these rules...

Transgender bathroom policy discussed at Wentzville School District meeting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -- The Wentzville School District's transgender bathroom policy proposal was up for debate at a school board meeting Thursday night. It comes three weeks after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sued the board. He's accusing them of violating the state's open meeting law by hiding the policy from parents. Bailey says two current board members blew the whistle on the policy.Some residents are criticizing the board, saying they shouldn't hide controversial issues from parents and taxpayers. Others say the two members who leaked the private conversation violated board policies and should resign.

St. Louis City SC holding block parties for final regular season game

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis City SC is hosting a free block party this weekend ahead of the club's final regular-season home match at Citypark. It's happening Friday and Saturday on the Lou Fusz Plaza outside Citypark. There is plenty of food, giveaways, games, and live music. Ava Max, known for her hit Sweet But Psycho, headlines tonight.To attend tonight's events, you need to claim a free admission ticket. They are first come, first-served. Tickets are not needed for Saturday's event.The fun begins tonight at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. St. Louis City SC takes on the Seattle Sounders FC Saturday at 8 p.m.

Manchester open house discusses St. Louis County annexation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:56:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- The City of Manchester wants to annex a large portion of land in St. Louis County. Thursday night, the county held another open house for the public. Residents asked questions and learned how they would be affected by the change if they were to become Manchester residents.The area in question is bound by Manchester Road, Barrett Station Road, and Carman Road. The issue will be on the November ballot.The Growing Manchester Facilitation Group, consisting of 25 members, is actively working to inform the 6,500 residents in the unincorporated region about the impending vote scheduled for November. Their goal is not to influence the vote's outcome but rather to educate people on the annexation process and its potential implications if approved. The group has organized open houses and encourages the city to engage with residents in each neighborhood to address their concerns and benefits associated with the annexation. Not everyone is in favor of the annexation pla...