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National ‘bring a friend to the mosque’ event aims to foster dialogue and combat hate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

MONTREAL — A Muslim group is organizing mosque visits across Canada this weekend in hopes of building bridges with other communities after an uptick in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate incidents nationwide.Jari Qudrat, faith outreach director with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, says more than 20 mosques are hosting tours for the two-day “bring a friend to the mosque” event.He says the goal of the event is to foster dialogue between participants of all backgrounds.He says he hopes non-Muslim Canadians will take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about Islam and converse with members of the Muslim community.Qudrat says creating opportunities for better mutual understanding is the only way to combat hate like the Islamophobia and antisemitism that emerged following the outbreak of war in Gaza.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is using an online sign-up sheet as a security measure to facilitate mosque visits.This report by The Canadian Press was first ...

US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on how to transition from major combat operations against Hamas in Gaza to a more limited campaign and prevent a wider regional war. Their trip comes as Iranian-backed militants on Saturday launched a wave of attack drones against ships in the Red Sea and said they would continue until Israel’s “aggression” ends.One of the American warships assigned to the Ford carrier strike group, the destroyer USS Carney, “successfully engaged” 14 one-way attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. Britain reported that a Royal Navy destroyer downed another drone that was targeting commercial ships. It was the latest in a series of attacks threatening commercial and U.S. Navy ships in the Red Sea that have escalated after Israel intensified its response to the Hamas’ strike against Israel on Oct. 7. Israel is stingin...

Chicago Bears release linebacker, promote tight end, linebacker to active roster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears elevated a tight end and a linebacker from the practice squad Saturday ahead of their matchup against the Cleveland Browns, while also releasing a veteran linebacker from the active roster.Tight end Stephen Carlson and linebacker DeMarquis Gates will be active Sunday against the Browns, while seventh year NFL linebacker Dylan Cole was released by the Bears, according to a press release from the team.Carlson signed with Chicago in the off-season after spending two seasons in Cleveland from 2019-20. An undrafted free agent, Carlson appeared in 25 games with the Browns, making seven starts, where he accumulated 6 catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. Chicago Bears Injury Report: Moore, Brisker questionable heading into Browns matchup Gates played his first year in the NFL in 2022, appearing in three games for the Bears, after bouncing around several professional football leagues like the USFL, XFL, CFL and AAF. In the USFL's inaugural season, Gat...

Who is Miller High Life's 'Girl in the Moon'?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Roughly 120 years ago, Miller High Life became the flagship beer of Miller Brewing Company. Since then, it has been dubbed “The Champagne of Beers,” a title it proudly sports on its label. There’s another icon you’ll find on the brew’s label: a woman, sitting on a crescent moon, wearing a red dress and hat while seemingly toasting to the stars. But who is she?Let’s first back up a little. On December 30, Miller High Life will celebrate its 120th birthday. When it was launched, Milwaukee’s Miller Brewing was already serving other beers throughout the Midwest. Miller High Life was meant to be different than those, Daniel Scholzen, an archivist for the company, explained in a Molson Coors blog post.  Over 2,000 Miller High Life cans destroyed in Europe over ‘Champagne of Beers’ slogan Instead of being advertised as a tavern or saloon serving, Scholzen said Miller High Life was presented as a beer to appear “on the tables of the best restaurants in the city ...

Williamson County sexual assault convict 'on the run' after release before sentencing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Williamson County District Attorney’s office is requesting help from the public in finding a fugitive who did not go to his scheduled sentencing hearing on Thursday.A jury found Augustine Dafe Ikolo, 44, guilty in November of sexually assaulting a woman he connected with on a dating application. He faced up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. A warrant was issued for his arrest, according to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office. Prosecutors requested Ikolo be detained without bond before his sentencing hearing, but retired visiting Judge Rick Kennon released Ikolo on a $75,000 bond, according to the Williamson County DA. The office said that Ikolo, a Nigerian citizen, has a prior federal conviction involving falsifying visas and other identifying information.“This decision by the visiting judge has put the public at risk and denied justice to the victim. Ikolo is a dangerous predator who should have been detained so he di...

Golf: PGA Tour card looks unlikely for North Oaks’ Frankie Capan III through three rounds of Q-School finals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

Frankie Capan III overcame a rough start Saturday to shoot a 4-under 31 on his final nine holes and salvage an even-par round of 70 in the third round of the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School at Sawgrass Country Club in Florida.The North Oaks native remains 1 over par for the 72-hole tournament ,leaving him in a tie for 68th, eight shots back of the top-five finish needed to secure his PGA Tour card for the upcoming season.Should Capan finish outside the top five, he will play with full status on the Korn Ferry Tour for 2024.Capan recorded a double bogey and a triple bogey on his first nine Saturday, with each hole sabotaged by wayward drives that have plagued the 24-year-old for the last few months. But he pulled back even for the day with four birdies on his back nine, including a span of three straight holes with birdies to keep himself in a range where a lights-out round on Sunday could give him a chance at a top-five finish.Wayzata grad Van Holmgren shot a 3-over round of 73 and...

Comedian Ms. Pat to perform at Albany Funny Bone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Funny Bone will be hosting two performances by comedian Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams. The shows are scheduled for December 31. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Known best for her standup, Ms. Pat released her Netflix comedy special "Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?" back in 2022. She is also the author of "Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat". The comedian is the star of BET's "Ms. Pat Settles It", as well as the host of the podcast "The Patdown with Ms. Pat". Her two New Year's Eve shows will be held at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Kevin Hart to perform at the Palace Theatre The Funny Bone is located on the second floor of Crossgates Mall. You can buy Ms. Pat tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

Construction fire closes Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

The Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street intersection is closed because of a fire at a nearby building under construction, the Aurora Police Department reported on X.South Metro Fire Rescue reported it is responding to the fire as well.Multiple units have been requested.South Metro Fire said black smoke could be seen by residents in their district.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora Fire Rescue battles three-alarm blaze at apartment construction site Crime and Public Safety | Medical procedure or a crime? Trial opens for paramedics who gave Elijah McClain fatal dose of ketamine Crime and Public Safety | 3 injured after car crashes into Aurora building Sunday afternoon Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Man extricated, seriously injured in crash with MTA train in Hyde Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

A man was seriously hurt when the vehicle he was traveling in was involved in a crash with an MTA train in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles Saturday. The crash was reported shortly after noon in the 4900 block of South Crenshaw Boulevard, The Los Angeles Fire Department stated in a news alert. A man believed to be about 70 years old had to be extricated from the vehicle after colliding with the southbound train, the Fire Department said. He was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. None of the train's 10 passengers reported injuries, according to the Fire Department. There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash or how it would impact travel through the area.

These California cities are among richest in US, report shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KSWB) -- There are communities across the Golden State that have a hefty price tag to call home, especially when compared to other places across the nation.In fact, there are several California cities with populations surpassing 25,000 people that are considered among the richest in the entire country. One particular California city is even considered the richest of all.A newly released report by 24/7 Wall Street, a publication that provides insightful analysis and commentary for U.S. and global equity investors, has punched the numbers to uncover where the richest of the rich live. Kobe Bryant video helped bring Ohtani to Dodgers While working to identify America’s richest cities, researchers with 24/7 Wall St. reviewed five-year estimates of median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey.From there, the researchers used census “place” geographies -- a category that includes incorporated legal entities and census-designate...