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Celebs donating supplies to help devastated Maui

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is offering a helping hand to Maui residents who have been impacted by the deadly wildfires. And she’s not alone among celebrities expressing their concerns.The billionaire talk show host, who is a part-time resident of the island, delivered a variety of supplies at a shelter in Wailuku, two days after the fire hit the historic town of Lahaina.“It’s a little overwhelming … but I’m really so pleased to have so many people … supporting and, you know, people are just bringing what they can and doing what they can,” she told the BBC.An Instagram video shared by nonprofit organization Kāko’o Haleakalā showed the OWN personality, dressed in sweats and wearing a hat and dark glasses, carrying pillows and giving one to a resident lying on a cot. The account thanked Winfrey “for following through” by also delivering cots and toiletries.“She even spent some time with the people here. It was very much appreciated,” the caption said.As the fires broke out, ...

Man in his 20s seriously injured in Etobicoke shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

A man in his 20s suffered non-life threatening injuries following a daytime shooting in Etobicoke. Police were called to the area of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall just before 2 p.m. for reports of gunshots. When they arrived they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. No suspect details have been released at this time and there’s no indication what may have led up to the shooting.

Gunman in southern Iran opens fire at prominent Shiite shrine, killing 1 and wounding 8 others

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A gunman opened fire Sunday night at a prominent shrine in southern Iran, killing one person and wounding eight others in an attack that followed another assault there months earlier, authorities said. Officials offered no immediate motive for the attack in the city of Shiraz at Shah Cheragh, which draws Shiite pilgrims to its domed mosque and the tomb of a prominent member of the faith from its earliest days. However, Iran has faced attacks in the past from the Sunni extremists of the Islamic State group, who view Shiites as heretics. Iran also faces lingering unrest and economic turmoil amid tensions with the West.Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency quoted Ismail Qezelsofla, a deputy governor for security in the country’s Fars province, as offering the casualty toll. Fars province Gov. Mohammad Hadi Imanieh told Iranian state television that a single gunman carried out the attack and later was detained by security forces. He did not offer any motive f...

Norwegian climber says it would have been impossible to carry injured Pakistani porter down snowy K2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — A record-setting Norwegian mountaineer pushed back Sunday against claims that she could have done more to save the life of a Pakistani porter who slipped off a narrow trail near the peak of the world’s most treacherous mountain and died there after several hours.The circumstances of Mohammad Hassan’s July 27 death on K2, the world’s second-highest peak, sparked ongoing controversy, with two climbers arguing that he could have been saved if all those on the mountain that day had aborted their climb and focused on getting him down safely.The fallout from Hassan’s death overshadowed a record established by Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and her Sherpa guide, Tenjin. By climbing K2 that day, they became the world’s fastest climbers, scaling the world’s 14 highest mountains in 92 days.Harila told The Associated Press on Sunday that “in the snowy condition we had up there that day, it wouldn’t be possible to carry him down.”“I’m sure that if it was possible tha...

5 people, including a child, are dead after an explosion destroys 3 homes and damages 12 others

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Five people were found dead after a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others, authorities said Sunday.Plum Borough Police Chief Lanny Conley said the bodies of four adults and one adolescent were recovered after the blast shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the borough, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Pittsburgh. “This is certainly a sad, sad day and a sad time, for not just the folks in Plum but all the folks in the community and in this region,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.Of the three people taken to hospitals, two were released while one remained in critical condition, said Steve Imbarlina, deputy director of fire and emergency services for Allegheny County. Fifty-seven firefighters were treated at the scene for minor issues. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to provide additional information about the deceased victims.“Please give us some tim...

Freed U.S. nurse says Christian song was her rallying cry after she was kidnapped in Haiti

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.S. nurse who was released by kidnappers in Haiti last week says a Christian song called “See a Victory” became her battle cry after she and her young daughter were abducted.Alix Dorsainvil and her child were freed Wednesday, nearly two weeks after they were snatched at gunpoint from the campus of a Christian-run school near Port-au-Prince.El Roi Haiti, the Christian aid organization founded by Dorsainvil’s husband, said Thursday the pair were not harmed and are healthy. On Saturday, the group posted a message from Dorsainvil on its website.“I am completely humbled by the outpouring of support and prayer for myself and my sweet baby both during and following our time in captivity,” said Dorsainvil, who is from New Hampshire. “God was so very present in the fire with us and I pray that when I find the words to tell our story, that the mighty name of Jesus may be glorified and many people will come to know his love.”In her most difficult moments, Dorsai...

Person shot by bicyclist in Highland Park: Police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. -- An individual was shot in Highland Park Sunday afternoon, police said. According to Highland Park police, an individual was shot in the 2300 block of Green Bay Road and was transported to the hospital. Police have secured the area and individuals are asked to avoid the area for investigation. Man hospitalized after attempted carjacking, shooting in Loop Police reported that this was an isolated incident between two individuals and that the male offender reportedly fled on a bicycle dressed in all black. If any information is recovered on the incident, contact police. WGN is actively following this incident and will update as more information is recovered.

New Yorkers say you must try these experiences when visiting NYC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – In a city that never sleeps, you may be left to wonder what experiences you absolutely shouldn’t miss when visiting New York City. Nexstar's WPIX asked New Yorkers what they think is something everyone should try when visiting the Big Apple, and many of the responses were at low cost – some even free. The NYC subway   A dance crew performs in a subway car. (AFP via Getty Images/ Timothy A. Clark)“Even though the subway is a little dangerous, it's still fascinating,” wrote Diane Samaroo.  The subway is how the average New Yorker gets from point A to point B. New York was not the first city to create a train network in the United States, but construction was fast, and soon the subway became the country’s largest public transit system. It has been operating since 1904.  Fast forward to 2023, the subway has 27 lines, more than 400 stations, and millions of riders per day. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Other social med...

FEMA director describes Maui wildfire as 'scene from an apocalyptic movie' 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

(The Hill) – Deanne Criswell, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), described wildfires devastating the island of Maui as a "scene from an apocalyptic movie."Criswell described the aftermath of the Maui wildfires that has left at least 93 people dead as of Sunday morning to CBS reporter Jonathan Vigliotti. The wildfire devastated the historic town of Lahaina last week, leaving hundreds of structures destroyed and many more damaged. "It's absolutely heartbreaking to just see an entire community that is no longer there," Criswell said. "And I think one of the things that was just really the most shocking, I guess, I would say is the roll of cars of people that were trying to drive and escape and then couldn't get out fast enough." What caused the Maui wildfires? "And these are the ones that ended up running or jumping into the water and there's cars just there. I mean, it was like a scene from an apocalyptic movie," she added. Maui County offici...

Texas Hunting & Fishing Licenses on sale starting Aug. 15th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:51:27 GMT

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) -- While Central Texas deals with triple-digit temperatures, there are signs that fall is just around the corner. Students are going back to school, Halloween decorations are in the stores, and it is almost time to buy your annual hunting and fishing licenses.The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will being license sales on Tuesday, August 15th. 2023 licenses expire at the end of August.More than 2.7 million licenses are sold each year, according to the state agency. The money raised by those sales goes to conservation efforts and other programs.Along with the annual digital licenses, TPWD is also offering Youth Hunting, Lifetime Hunting and Fishing tags, and the Exempt Angler tag. The digital license option is available through online purchase only when licenses go on sale Aug. 15.TPWD is also doing a drawing for three Lifetime Super Combo licenses. Each entry is $5 and can be purchased online, over the phone, or at a license retailer. The first ent...