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Migrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UK government says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2023 fell by more than a third from the previous year, marking the first decline since current record-keeping began, the British government said. The 30,000 crossings recorded in preliminary figures made up 36% fewer than the more than 45,000 in 2022. But the number was the second-highest since 2018 — about 1,000 above the total in 2021.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made “stop the boats” one of his top priorities as his conservative government has pushed strict immigration laws to curb the flow of migrants who take perilous journeys from French to England, often in unseaworthy boats. Most of those who arrived on English soil by boat applied for asylum. The government has a large backlog in reviewing those applications.A union representative for border officers said the drop in recorded crossings was likely to be a “glitch” due to weather and other factors, and that larger numbers were expected this year.“We have h...

Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children makes court appearance in London

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third made an initial court appearance Monday in London, where she was arrested over the weekend.Kimberlee Singler, 35, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court facing extradition to the U.S. on two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, three counts of child abuse and one count of assault.Singler disappeared as Colorado police prepared to arrest her in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, who were found slain Dec. 19 during what was reported as a burglary. Singler had minor injuries and a wounded 11-year-old daughter was hospitalized for several day before being released. Missing foreign exchange student was victim of ‘cyber kidnapping’: Utah police Singler was initially treated as a crime victim and had cooperated with police. But officers could not locate her when they went to arrest her Dec. 26.Police nabbed her Saturday in the Kensington ...

Blackhawks routed by Stars, 8-1, to suffer 11th straight road loss

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Mason Marchment had three goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars routed the Chicago Blackhawks, 8-1, on Sunday night to complete a two-game set at American Airlines Arena and extend the Blackhawks' road losing streak to 11 games.Chicago, 0-10-1 on the road during that stretch, have the second-fewest points in the NHL with just 24.“My only hope from a game like (Sunday) is we just finally hammer it through our thick heads of how we’re going to need to play,” said Nick Foligno, a veteran on a young Chicago roster. “And that is not it. It’s just not who we are. That’s not a winning team. That’s just a team hoping.”Philipp Kurashev scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard, Chicago’s 18-year-old star, assisted on the power-play goal 39 seconds into the third period for his rookie-leading 33rd point.Petr Mrazek allowed six goals on 32 shots. He was replaced almost five minutes into the third period by Arvid Soderblom, who gave up two goals on 10 shots.Tyler Se...

Commerce City police searching for homicide suspect

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

The Commerce City Police Department is conducting a New Year’s Day homicide investigation at 78th Avenue and Dahlia Street where one person has been found dead, police said Monday morning.Police are looking for 19-year-old Angel Lozano as a person of interest in the homicide.Lozano may be having a mental health crisis, police said, and could be armed and dangerous.Detectives are looking for 19yo Angel Lozano as a person of interest in this morning’s homicide. He may be having a mental health crisis and could be armed/dangerous. Full description on FB. Call 911 immediately if seen; do not approach him. pic.twitter.com/3dU50LRBj2— Commerce City Police Department (@CommerceCityPD) January 1, 2024Commerce City Police described Lozano as a 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180-pound Hispanic man with brown hair and brown eyes who was last seen wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.Details about the victim and crime were not yet available, police said around 8:30 a.m.Police ...

Rose Parade float awards: San Diego Zoo wins Sweepstakes Trophy

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses named 23 floats that were awarded officials honors, including the sweepstakes winner, shortly before the 135th Rose Parade began Monday morning.The awards are designed to recognize excellence in a variety of categories but since 1924 the Tournament of Roses has recognized one participant with the Sweepstakes Trophy for the most beautiful entry. This year's trophy was presented to the San Diego Zoo's float titled "It All Started With a Roar."The San Diego Zoo's "It All Started With a Roar" float won the Sweepstakes Award at the 135th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)The San Diego Zoo's "It All Started With a Roar" float won the Sweepstakes Award at the 135th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)Scenes from the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)Scenes from the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)Scenes from the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)The Honda float in the 2024...

The Internet didn’t like the 2024 Rose Parade opening act

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

Related ArticlesEntertainment | Rose Parade 2024: Your ultimate guide for watching from home Entertainment | Actor Kamar de los Reyes of ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Call of Duty’ dies at 56 Entertainment | Rose Parade 2024: First-ever parade livestream set for Jan. 1 Entertainment | What to watch: ‘Iron Claw’ is a masterpiece, and 1 performance is for the ages Entertainment | As seen on TV: LA’s iconic ‘General Hospital’ to become hotel, housing With a musical theme for this year’s 2024 Rose Parade, it was perfectly fitting that the parade opened with a performance by Destiny’s Child icon Michelle Williams, “The Voice” champion Cassadee Pope, “American Idol” alum David Archuleta and Los Angeles singer/songwriter Rush Davis.On the Rose Parade opening stage, alongside the Honda float themed “Keep Dreaming,” the acts merged their talents for the start of the New Year’s Day parade.W...

California travel 2024: 10 hot new hotels, attractions and theme park rides in the Golden State

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

A new year brings all kinds of novelties, including new travel experiences, theme park attractions and hotels. Here are 10 fab things unfolding on the California travel scene in 2024.A Palm Springs surf spotThe wave pool at the new Palm Springs Surf Club makes it possible to surf in the desert. (Courtesy Ridge BenBen) We’re not talking virtual reality, either. The new Palm Springs Surf Club, which opens New Year’s Day, offers a wave pool that generates two- to seven-foot high waves for up to a dozen surfers at a time.A surf spot in the middle of a desert isn’t quite as insane as it sounds. Surf wave pools have become a thing in Florida, Texas, New Jersey and beyond. Up until now, California had just one wave pool designed for surfers — Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, just south of Fresno, which offers World Surf League-certified competitive waves to a very select clientele. (You’ll need “a personal invite,” according to Surf...

San Francisco street vendors are back in Mission District

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco leaders facilitated a ban on street vending, which went into effect in late November. Street vending has been prominent, especially in the Mission District, for years. A little over a month after the ban went into effect, street vending has made its return to San Francisco. Video taken this week on New Year's Eve (above) shows merchandise being sold in the area of 24th Street and Mission. SF business owner claims NAACP leader made threats after music video critical of mayor After the street vending ban went into effect in November, it was met with strong opposition from the vendors who rely on selling items in the neighborhood for a living. A group of vendors held a rally on Dec. 8, calling for city leaders to allow them to legally sell merchandise in the Mission District.Vendor Luis Ledesma told KRON4 he was forced to spend the holidays at a shelter with his wife and child once the ban went into effect. Ledesma says he has lost a significant...

BART delay on Antioch line, seek other transportation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

(KRON) -- According to Bay Area Rapid Transit, there is a major delay on the Antioch Line in the Antioch and SFO directions due to an equipment problem on a train between Orinda and Lafayette stations. A train is not able to move between Lafayette and Orinda BART stations. The passengers have evacuated.BART Police Department and fire crews are at the scene, BART said.BART suggested on their X account for commuters to seek alternate means of transportation.BART states the company will provide updates every 15 minutes.

St. Helena police say missing woman has been located

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:57:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman who was reported missing has been located and safely reunited with family, the St. Helena Police Department announced Friday evening.The woman had last been seen at the Speedway gas station, located at 1300 Trancas St. in Napa at 1 a.m. Thursday. Bay Area Storm: Live Updates Her car was found abandoned on the 1900 block of Yountville Cross Road at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, SHPD said. It was parked on the eastbound side of the road, partially blocking a traffic lane.