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Canada warns residents visiting US about anti-LGBTQ laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

(The Hill) — Canada is warning LGBTQ travelers to the U.S. they may face discrimination and possible harassment because of dozens of recently passed state laws that target LGBTQ people.The Canadian government in an update posted Tuesday said LGBTQ Canadians considering a trip to the U.S. should “check relevant state and local laws” before visiting, warning that “some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons.”The updated travel advisory does not specify which states LGBTQ travelers should avoid, and the risk associated with travel to the U.S. is still the lowest possible. Visitors are advised to “take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada” when traveling to the U.S. Airline starts weighing passengers: Here’s why Canada’s warning comes amid a historic year for anti-LGBTQ state legislation in the U.S., with nearly 500 bills introduced by lawmakers in 46 states, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). A...

The Effigies singer John Kezdy dies at 64

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

CHICAGO — John Kezdy, an Illinois prosecutor and the singer for the Chicago punk rock band The Effigies, died on Saturday from injuries sustained in a bike crash in the northern suburbs earlier in the week. 64-year-old Kezdy was hospitalized after the crash on Wednesday, August 23, which occurred near the intersection of Sheridan Road and South Avenue in Glencoe. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, August 26, after several days in the hospital. Highland Park man dies, ID’d after crashing bike in northern suburbs Kezdy, a Highland Park resident was riding his bike along Sheridan Road when he crashed into the back of a stopped Dodge Ram ProMaster, according to Glencoe Public Safety. Officials say an investigation into the crash by the North Regional Major Crash Assistance Team is ongoing.Paul Zamost, a member of The Effigies, confirmed the death to WGN News on Tuesday afternoon."He was a unique individual," Zamost said.The Effigies formed in Chicago 1980 and released five stud...

All Paxton impeachment witnesses ordered to appear on first day of trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — More than 100 witnesses in the impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton must appear in-person to the Texas Senate at the start of the trial next week. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — the presiding officer of the trial as Senate president — signed an order on Tuesday compelling "each person appearing as a witness in the trial of impeachment" to appear outside the front of the Senate chamber on Sept. 5, the first day of Paxton's trial.Attorneys presenting the case on behalf of the House impeachment managers plan to call Paxton himself to the witness stand, according to a Dallas Morning News report after obtaining copies of witness lists. Nexstar has not independently confirmed the potential witnesses.Paxton's lawyers have said he will not testify, although the managers argue if subpoenaed as a witness, they can compel him to take the witness stand even if Paxton's refuses to answer questions under his constitutional rights. Sources: Paxton will not resi...

Myon Burrell, freed after teenage imprisonment, arrested in Robbinsdale for alleged gun/drug possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

Myon Burrell, who was sent to prison for life as a teenager but was set free after 18 years behind bars, was arrested in a Minneapolis suburb Tuesday after police said they found a handgun and drugs in his SUV.Burrell, now 37, was released in 2020 after Minnesota’s pardons board commuted his sentence in a high-profile Minneapolis murder case. The Black man’s prosecution and harsh punishment raised questions about the integrity of the criminal justice system that put him away for the death of a young girl killed by a stray bullet.The Associated Press and APM Reports in 2020 uncovered new evidence and serious flaws in the police investigation, ultimately leading to the creation of an independent national legal panel to review the case.The Robbinsdale Police Department said in a news release that an officer on routine patrol Tuesday spotted an SUV veering out of its lane and followed it. The SUV continued to drive erratically, above the speed limit, and went over the lane d...

Endurance swimmer reaches midpoint of swim down the Hudson River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Legendary British endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh arrived at the midpoint of his swim along the Hudson River on Tuesday. He will be swimming a total of 315 miles.He said he is taking on the challenge to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our waters clean and healthy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "You get the environment that you pay for," he said. "When you invest in the environment and when you spend money protecting the environment, you have clean water, you have clean air, you have a habitable planet, and this is what has been shown here in the Hudson River."Pugh is expected to finish his swim September 13 in Manhattan. If successful, he will be the first person to swim the full length of the Hudson River unassisted.

New racing rules to be implemented to mitigate injuries, fatalities at Saratoga track

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Horse Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is imposing new rules for horse racing at the Saratoga Race Course after the deaths of two more horses over the Travers Stakes weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The first rule requires all horses to undergo an additional health screening between the time the entry is taken for a race and the race day inspection. For the remainder of Saratoga's summer meet, the check will be done by a HISA veterinarian to identify horses that may be at increased risk of injury before a race.Additionally, a newly formed advisory group will thoroughly review both the dirt and turf surfaces before any racing takes place. According to HISA, the goal of these rules is to mitigate any risk of horse fatality.The New York State Gaming Commission is also reviewing the recent deaths at Travers. NYRA responds after two horses die over Travers Stakes weekend Pat McKenna, the ...

Adams County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in locating shooting suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a shooting suspect.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Slain DPS teacher Shayna Johnson remembered as a “protector” Crime and Public Safety | Denver police launch homicide investigation into fatal shooting north of Globeville Crime and Public Safety | 20-year-old killed in Aurora shooting Sunday night Crime and Public Safety | Three people injured in Sunday night shooting in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Armed man fatally shot by Aurora police pulled gun when he was being robbed The shooting happened Aug. 19 near Dakin Street and Hilltop Circle, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.A victim was seriously injured. Investigators believe the suspect was driving a red 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, Colorado license plate BIJ-C56.Anyone with information on the shooting, or on a suspect, is asked to call Metro De...

College football predictions: How Air Force, CU, CSU and UNC will fare in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

ColoradoDateOpponentTimeTVSept. 2at TCU10 a.m.FOXSept. 9Nebraska10 a.m.FOXSept. 16Colorado State8 p.m.ESPNSept. 23at OregonTBDTBASept. 30USCTBDTBAOct. 7at Arizona StateTBDTBAOct. 13Stanford8 p.m.ESPNOct. 21OPENOct. 28at UCLATBDTBANov. 4Oregon StateTBDTBANov. 11ArizonaTBDTBANov. 17at Washington St.8:30 p.m.FS1Nov. 25at UtahTBDTBASarah Kelly, deputy sports editorIt would be difficult for the Buffs to fare worse than they did last year, but CU’s schedule in its final Pac-12 season is no walk in the park. Despite the enormous hype surrounding Coach Prime and QB Shedeur Sanders, both are untested at the FBS level. We’ll have a better sense of just how good Prime & Co. are after early tests at TCU and against Nebraska. A modest improvement is realistic and achievable. Prediction: 4-8.Kyle Newman, sports writerThe Buffs’ opener against TCU will bring PrimeFest back down to earth a bit — CU may show flashes, but they’ll come up short against an established program comi...

2-year-old Amur tiger dies suddenly at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

A 2-year-old female Amur tiger, Mila, has died at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo).Mila had been at the zoo in Colorado Springs since March, coming from the Toronto Zoo, she died Friday, zoo officials said in a news release.“She was making such great progress with us,” said Rebecca Zwicker, a zoo animal care manager, in the release. “She was a feisty and intelligent tiger, and the team had been patiently and consistently training with her to help her settle in and feel comfortable in indoor and outdoor spaces behind the scenes. She was getting so close to being out where guests could see her. We were excited to introduce her to our community and for people to fall in love with her here, just as they had in Toronto.”Mila was being treated for a recently discovered and severe dental issue that was advancing into her sinuses.We are deeply saddened to learn about Mila’s passing @CheyenneMtnZoo. From the moment she was introduced here in Toronto she became an immediate favourite, and we...

Man shot in Hollywood, suspect still at-large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:21 GMT

Police are searching for a suspected gunman who shot and wounded a man in the parking lot of a Hollywood grocery store Tuesday afternoon.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to calls about the shooting in the parking lot of the Pavilions store located near the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Vine Street in Hollywood at around 4:40 p.m., officials told KTLA.  At the scene, authorities located an approximately 35-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound, who was conscious and breathing. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to the hospital in unknown condition.  Aerial footage from Sky5 showed heavy police presence in the parking lot of the grocery store. Bullet holes were visible in the victim’s dark-colored vehicle.  First responders on the scene of a shooting near Melrose Avenue and Vine Street on Aug. 29, 2023. (KTLA)First responders on the scene of a shooting near Melrose Avenue and V...