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Versaille Palace evacuated for 3rd time this week following security alerts that included 3 airports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The Palace of Versailles was evacuated for security reasons on Wednesday for the third time since the weekend, the former royal chateau said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was among a spate of evacuations in the past five days around France, including three airports that were also forced to close for security checks.The Chateau of Versailles apologized to visitors on X for being forced to clear out visitors from the sumptuous 17th-century palace “for security reasons.” Three French airports in the cities of Lyon, Toulouse and Lille were also evacuated Wednesday following security alerts, police said, following emailed threats, without elaborating on the nature of the threats.The evacuations were the latest in a series around France that included another popular tourist attraction, the Louvre Museum, following the killing of a teacher in the northern city of Arras on Friday. All the threats up to Wednesday proved false. The Louvre Museum and the Chateau of...

Why is B.C. banning drug use in public spaces?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

In today’s Big Story podcast, earlier this year, B.C. decriminalized certain amounts of some hard drugs, in an attempt to combat the overdose crisis. Nine months later, the same government has introduced legislation to ban those same drugs from public use. On the surface it looks like two conflicting approaches to the same problem — but is that true?Dr. Lindsay Richardson is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Social Inclusion and Health Equity. She says that while the province links the legislation to public health objectives, the new law is more about enforcement.“The actual legislation really is about enforcement of public drug use, and police activities related to public drug use,” she says.What do we know about how decriminalization has gone so far? What will the new act mean for users in the province, and for non-users who share public space with them? How will the ban be enforced, and who will it impa...

2 University of Chicago students robbed at knifepoint on campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

CHICAGO — Two University of Chicago students were robbed at knifepoint on campus Tuesday night.According to a security alert from the university, the incident happened at 1314 East 58th Street around 10:15 p.m. as the students were walking and a vehicle pulled up next to them.Two people exited the vehicle, one of them was armed with a knife and announced a robbery.The offenders took the students' cellphones and wallets before entering a waiting grey Kia Sportage with an Illinois plate DYI9993 and driving away.The alert said the students were not physically injured.The vehicle used in this robbery is believed to be the same vehicle used in several recent incidents in the Hyde Park area. Suspected arsonist targeting North Side Halloween decorations The University of Chicago Police Department is investigating.Anyone who encounters the vehicle involved should contact 911 or the UCPD immediately at 773-702-8181.

Dean's Home Video: New seasons of 'Wolf Like Me' & 'Upload'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

CHICAGO — It's another chilly fall week here in Chicago and a good time to catch up on some of the newest releases on streaming services. Dean Richards has you covered on that with a new edition of "Dean's Home Video" on Wednesday's WGN Morning News. He featured a number of new seasons for shows, including the second round of episodes of "Wolf Like Me" on Peacock and season three of "Upload" on Paramount+.Along with those programs, he also featured season seven of "Big Mouth," "Bodies," "Neon," "Old Dads," "Peter and the Wolf," and more during the segment.You can watch this edition of "Dean's Home Video" on the October 18 WGN Morning News in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

High-tech tattoo startup in Austin launches automated device

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin startup could totally transform the tattoo industry.Blackdot launched last week, unveiling the world’s first automatic tattooing device and opened up bookings at its flagship studio in east Austin.When it comes to tattoos, getting a highly detailed design from a well-known artist can be a tough task and can involve trips to New York, Los Angeles or abroad while waiting many months on a long waiting list.Yet, Blackdot has changed the name of the game, blending man and machinery into art through ink.The high-tech startup has created the first online marketplace of its kind, making art that was previously out of reach as a tattoo accessible to all.The Blackdot device creates credit card-sized designs, rendered through several tiny black dots.However, Blackdot's founder and CEO Joel Pennington insists he isn’t trying to replace tattoo artists.Instead, he says his technology is offering access to a new revenue stream through their digital marketplace.“Every time...

Hendrickson, Leander aim for district win in KBVO Game of the Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The KBVO Game of the Week heads north to Leander's Bible Memorial Stadium for a 5A-District 11 game between Hendrickson and Leander on Thursday.Hendrickson is currently tied for fifth place in the district with Glenn and East View at 1-3 while Leander is still looking for its first district win. The Hawks lost a tough one last week 46-45 to Cedar Park and the Lions were blasted by A&M Consolidated 72-0.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteHendrickson's offense came alive and scored the most points in a game all season against Cedar Park, but the Hawks let Timberwolves running back Trae Hill run wild for 216 yards and five touchdowns. The Hawks have lost three consecutive games since beating Glenn 24-3 in the district opener.Leander won its first game of the season 48-28 over Pflugerville but has fallen on hard times sinc...

Missing adult found following search in Columbia County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

GHENT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A missing vulnerable adult was found following a search involving multiple crews in Ghent. The missing 78-year-old was found in a wooded area with minor scrapes and bruises. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 4:44 p.m., Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers responded alongside New York State Police to assist in finding a missing 78-year-old from Ghent. The DEC says the subject was in a wooded area.Police responded with a bloodhound and a drone. One ranger had heard a faint call for help, at which point they were able to pinpoint the location of the person at 9:50 p.m. Austerlitz Fire assisted with a UTV for evacuation. Clifton Park unveils 2024 town budget proposal The subject was found with minor bruises and scrapes and was turned over to Greenport Rescue to be taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Resources were cleared at 11:30 p.m.

Editorial: Hamas attack should be recognized as an act of terrorism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

There should be no debate over the language we use to describe Hamas and its depraved Oct. 7 attack on Israel.Hamas is a terrorist organization, and the acts of its agents on Oct. 7, when they crossed the border into Israel with the express intent of killing and kidnapping civilians, were terrorism.That makes them terrorists.While some have suggested Hamas’ political role in Gaza means it is not a terrorist organization, it is clearly targeting civilians for political ends, which is the very definition of terrorism.The danger in using euphemisms such as “militants” to describe terrorists is that it normalizes heinous acts of terrorism and implies that the deliberate targeting of civilians is a military act and that Hamas at large has some other, less despicable objective.But let’s be clear: Hamas’ stated goal in its founding charter calls for the obliteration of the state of Israel. The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada have all formally designated Ham...

80% of new cars and trucks for sale in Colorado would need to be electric by 2032 under new rule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

Almost every car, SUV and pickup truck for sale in Colorado in less than a decade will be powered by a rechargeable battery if a state agency this week approves a plan to increase the number of electric vehicles on the state’s road.The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission will consider a rule that would require auto manufacturers to make 80% of all new cars for sale in the state have zero emissions by 2032 as part of an effort to clean the state’s polluted air.Cars and trucks on Colorado’s roads are the biggest sources of air pollution in the state, and passenger vehicles represent about 65% of those emissions, said Kelly Blynn, the Colorado Energy Office’s transportation climate change specialist.“Obviously, there’s important air quality and climate benefits,” Blynn said of the proposal to ramp up the sale of electric vehicles.The proposed rule has the support of Gov. Jared Polis, who released a new Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan in Marc...

Mayor Mike Johnston picks former City Council member to lead Denver Parks and Recreation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:38 GMT

Former Denver City Councilman Jolon Clark will rejoin the city hall fold as Mayor Mike Johnston’s pick to lead the parks and recreation department.Adeeb Khan has been selected by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to lead the city’s office of economic development and opportunity, according to a news release sent on Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo provided by the Denver mayor’s office)Clark, who left office in July after two terms representing south Denver’s District 7, was one of two appointees announced Tuesday. Johnston also tapped Adeeb Khan, most recently the chief brand and impact officer for Delta Dental of Colorado, to serve as executive director of the Denver Economic Development and Opportunity office.The mayor’s office credited Clark for his work on major parks and climate initiatives in the city while serving on the council, which included proposing sales taxes dedicated to each issue that won voter approval.He has briefly served as Colorado state director for...