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European rallies urge end to antisemitism as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue worldwide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people were rallying in Berlin and London on Sunday to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while demonstrations in support of Palestinians in besieged Gaza continued around the world.Some of those who gathered in front of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate carried Israeli flags or posters with photos of some of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas as hostages during the militants’ deadly Oct. 7 incursion into Israel.“It is unbearable that Jews are living in fear again today — in our country of all places,” President Frank-Walter Steinmeier told the crowd. “Every single attack on Jews, on Jewish institutions is a disgrace for Germany. Every single attack fills me with shame and anger.”Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inaugurated a new synagogue in the eastern city of Dessau and said he was “outraged” by the upsurge in antisemitism since the conflict began.Several buildings in Berlin where Jews live had the star of David painted on doors and walls...

Soccer fans flock to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his death at age 86

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Old Trafford was a scene of mourning and commemoration Sunday as soccer fans of Manchester United and other teams flocked to the storied stadium to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86.Charlton died Saturday surrounded by his family, sparking an influx of tributes from around the world — and from people inside and outside soccer — for someone United described as a “hero to millions.”Soccer fans laid flowers and scarves outside Old Trafford and left messages as a tribute to Charlton. One of the messages, from fan group The 1958, said: “History, dignity and integrity is what you gave to our great club. Our promise to you is to make sure it stays.”A wreath was laid at the base of the statue of Charlton, George Best and Denis Law — the so-called “Trinity” of former United players — in the forecourt of the stadium.A book of condolence was opened on Sunday morning in a suite at Old Trafford and will remain open until Friday. A digit...

EVs are getting easier to find — but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

TORONTO — Canada’s electric vehicle market keeps getting bigger, but that’s not necessarily good news for consumers — or the environment. Manufacturers are leaning heavily on electrified SUVs, trucks and large cars that mean high prices and profits for the automakers.The trend has helped push the average price for an EV to almost $73,000, according to Canadian Black Book, making it well out of reach for most households. That’s true even with signs of downward pressure from Tesla price drops.Experts say cheaper options will be crucial if Canada is to transition away from the combustion engine. They say Chinese automakers could fill the gap if established players don’t step up.“We drastically have to figure out how to produce more affordable vehicles,” said Rebekah Young, head of resilience economics at Scotiabank. In a recent report, her team calculated that EV prices will have to come down by about one-third to be affordable for middle-income households and by half...

19 protestors arrested in clash with NYPD at pro-Palestine rally in Brooklyn

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn (WPIX) — Nineteen people, including three juveniles, were arrested when protestors clashed with New York Police officers during a pro-Palestine rally in Brooklyn Saturday, police said. The demonstrators were charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and failure to use a sidewalk, according to an NYPD spokesman. Palestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage More than 5,000 people waved flags and chanted through the streets of Bay Ridge to support Palestine, the partially recognized sovereign state. Palestine is not a country recognized by the United States or the United Nations. Police said they made an announcement ordering people to clear the roads before officers formed a human barricade. In one video obtained by Nexstar's WPIX, the situation appeared to turn violent between NYPD officers and protesters. Police said officers were struck with eggs, bottles, and fireworks during the protest. Aid...

Search continues for police chief's son suspected in shooting of 2 Tennessee officers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The search continues for an "armed and extremely dangerous" man who allegedly shot two La Vergne, Tennessee police officers outside a store Saturday afternoon.The two officers were called to a Dollar General in La Vergne, about 20 miles southeast of Nashville, shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday to investigate a stolen vehicle picked up by the city's license plate reader software.According to authorities, the officers ended up in a struggle with an individual, who pulled out a handgun and fired at the officers.The suspected shooter is Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake's estranged son, 38-year-old John C. Drake, Jr. 2 officers injured in La Vergne shooting Officials said one of the officers, who has been with the LVPD for nearly three years, suffered a gunshot wound to the rear left shoulder while the other, who has been with the LVPD for about 18 months, was shot in the right groin and right forearm. One officer was released from the ho...

These are the least affordable U.S. cities for 2023-2024: report

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – It is no secret that San Diego can be pretty pricy for residents, but cost of living has catapulted the city to the top spot in a U.S. News & World Report ranking of most expensive places to live in the country.Rounding out the top five were Los Angeles; Honolulu; Miami; and Santa Barbara, California.In one of the magazine's real estate rankings for 2023-2024, America's Finest City was deemed the most unaffordable metro area in the country to live, earning a "value score" of 3.3 in their data analysis to help figure out the best cities to settle down.According to the magazine, the Value Index measures how comfortably the average resident of a metro area can afford to live within their means. Specifically, it looks at housing affordability, as well as federal data on the parity between regional prices and national averages. Netflix raising prices ‘starting today,’ company confirms in letter Home prices were one of the factors that pushed San Diego – and many ...

More bed bugs found at Las Vegas Strip hotels over the summer: records

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Thousands are expected to travel to Las Vegas in the coming weeks for Formula 1 and the Super Bowl, but there is concern about what some of these guests could leave behind in their hotel rooms.In August, Nexstar's KLAS obtained records from the Southern Nevada Health District showing bed bugs had been found at seven hotels along the Vegas Strip since early 2022: Circus Circus, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Palazzo, Tropicana, MGM Grand, and Sahara.Newly obtained records from health officials show bed bugs were found at two more Las Vegas Strip resort hotels in July and August. Previous Coverage: Inspectors find bed bugs at several Las Vegas Strip hotels According to a report, a guest staying at the Venetian complained about finding bed bugs on July 29 and was moved to another suite. An inspection three days later discovered the insects.Weeks later, a guest at Park MGM reported bed bugs to managers there on Aug. 14. The next day the room was inspected, and it...

Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Are you a pre-tax tipper or do you use the total bill to figure out gratuity? While most people have a mental math trick (or a cellphone) to figure out the tip, diners are divided on what amount on the bill actually deserves one.Some will only tip on the pre-tax subtotal, maintaining that any state and local taxes that are tacked onto the bill shouldn't be part of the equation when considering how much to give to restaurant employees. While doing that math might seem tedious with a smaller bill, one diner on Reddit said their approach changes to pre-tax when it's a large party or expensive restaurant: "It's no big deal, until you get into triple digits. Then it starts to matter." 40% won’t tip at food trucks – but should you? Another factor, of course, is the tax rate. The combined state and average local sales tax rates for 2023 were well above 8.5% in California, Oklahoma, Alabama, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, while Alaska, Oregon, New Hampshire, ...

Real World Economics: America’s natural bounty became its destiny

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

Edward LottermanBefore his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon Bonaparte said, “Geography is destiny!”And even today, this assertion prompts useful thinking about how geography influences development of economies over time and why apparently similar countries can have quite different outcomes.Such effects can be very broad, as on settlement or cropping patterns, but also on very micro levels such as the evolution of the modern agricultural tractor.Start with introductory geopolitics. The U.S. has prospered politically in geographic “splendid isolation.” Thousands of miles of ocean separate us from Europe or Asia. Attacking across these distances, over history, has been virtually impossible. Our neighbor to the north has the same language and similar culture, politics and values. That to the south is also friendly despite having been mostly sinned against rather than sinning, with tensions lingering to this dayNot so for nations on the great northern European plain, stretching fr...

Crash on I-90 involving tractor trailers closes two lanes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:43 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An early morning crash on I-90 involving two tractor trailers caused the closure of two lanes for several hours on Sunday. The crash occurred westbound near Exit 25A in Schenectady, and Thruway officials later confirmed that one of the drivers was taken to Albany Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The center lane has since reopened, however the right lane remains closed while debris continues to be cleared from the roadway. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!