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Mali’s leader says military has seized control of the rebel stronghold town of Kidal in the north

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s leader says the military has seized control of the northern town of Kidal, marking the first time the army has held the Tuareg rebel stronghold in nearly a decade.It was not immediately possible to independently verify the claim, announced Tuesday on state broadcaster ORTM, as mobile phone networks in Kidal were down.“This is a message from the president of the transition to the Malian people,” journalist Ibrahim Traore said in his introduction to the news bulletin. “Today, our armed and security forces have seized Kidal. Our mission is not over.”For several days Mali’s army, accompanied by mercenaries from the Wagner group, have been battling Tuareg fighters in a bid to take control of the town following the departure of United Nations peacekeepers two weeks ago.Separatist Tuareg rebels in the north have long sought an independent state they call Azawad. In 2012, they dislodged the Malian military from the town, setting into motion a ser...

Man dead, police searching for SUV following downtown Toronto hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

A man has died after being struck by an SUV that took off from the scene in downtown Toronto on Tuesday morning.Emergency crews were called to Wellington Street East and Scott Street, just east of Yonge Street, around 6:45 a.m. after getting reports a person was struck by a vehicle.A man was found at the scene with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced dead.Police say the driver involved in the crash fled the area before officers arrived. Police tell CityNews they are looking for a large black SUV that will likely have front end damage.Road are closed in the area for the investigation.

Palestinians call for evacuation of hundreds of patients and newborns from Gaza's largest hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian authorities proposed a Red Cross-supervised evacuation of a hospital beset by fighting in Gaza on Tuesday, as health officials warned that the only way to save three dozen newborns trapped there would be to call a cease-fire and transport them out of the besieged territory.After days of battles with Palestinian militants, Israeli forces have encircled Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of patients, medical staff and displaced people are trapped with dwindling supplies and without electricity to run incubators and other equipment.Gaza's largest hospital has emerged as a symbol of Palestinian suffering in the war between Israel and Hamas that extends far beyond its walls. Only one hospital in the territory's north is still capable of receiving patients, and about 200,000 Palestinians have streamed out of the area toward worsening conditions in the south in recent days, the U.N. humanitarian office said Tuesday.The war, now in its sixth week, wa...

How much would a government shutdown cost? 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

(The Hill) -- Congress is hurtling toward a government shutdown deadline this Friday and lawmakers have yet to strike an agreement to avert a lapse in funding. Lawmakers are optimistic that Congress will be able to push the deadline once more — just as they did in September — to buy time for a bipartisan deal on overall government funding for most of next year. But both chambers are still a ways from reaching a compromise, with little time left to prevent what could be the government’s first shutdown in years.  Shutdown pricetag The last partial government shutdown was triggered in late 2018 and ended in early 2019 amid a showdown between the Trump administration and a Democratic-led House over border wall funding.  It marked the longest shutdown in modern history, lasting over a month and leading to hundreds of thousands of federal workers being furloughed or working without pay.  McConnell endorses ‘responsible’ House GOP stopgap plan to prevent shutdow...

New Braunfels designated as Film Friendly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Film Commission designated New Braunfels as its latest Film Friendly Texas Community, Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday.The governor said the city completed a multi-step training and certification process.New Braunfels is one of more than 175 communities across the state that receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices, and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity in their community, according to the governor’s announcement. Politics: Can Texas become a top film friendly state? “Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, communities large and small are prepared to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as spurring on-site spending at local businesses,” Governor Abbott said in the announcement.“New Braunfels, with its natural beauty, historic district...

Crashes cause major delays on I-90 east and westbound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash has blocked the right and center lanes on I-90 NYS Thruway eastbound after Exit 25 in Schenectady. Multiple ambulances and emergency personnel are on the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Another crash headed westbound has caused backup just after exit 25 as well. Drivers in the area should expect delays both ways.Information on this crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

The 25+ best early Black Friday deals so far

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

Everything we know about Black Friday 2023Although it’s not here yet, Black Friday is approaching fast, so it’s a good idea to get ahead of the curve and check out early deals. We’ve curated a list of the hottest items already discounted ahead of the big sale, and we’re consistently updating our page to bring you the best deals for Black Friday 2023. Among the best Black Friday deals, you’ll find some of our top picks we’ve run through the BestReviews Testing Lab, such as the Hisense 65-Inch Class U8 Series Smart TV and Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner.Black Friday is set for Nov. 24 this year, and sales usually kick off the same week, meaning you can expect to find hot deals as early as Nov. 20. Keep checking our page to get the best Black Friday deals as we approach the big sale.TV dealsTVs are hot items during Black Friday sales, so if you’ve been looking for an upgrade, you can snag one at a significant discount. TVs of various screen sizes and some with p...

Annette’s award-winning chef will open second restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

Caroline Glover and Nelson Harvey held their baby shower last December inside Sky Bar, an unusual space on the third floor of the Stanley Marketplace, the upscale mall where they own Annette, a restaurant that has become a destination for people in metro Denver.Now, one nine-month-old baby later, Glover, a 2022 James Beard Award-winning chef, and Harvey, her husband, will welcome the latest addition to their family, a cocktail and oyster bar called Traveling Mercies, into that same spot where they celebrated last year.“This space is special to us,” Glover said.Sky Bar, which opened in May 2022 and had been designed to feel like an old airport lounge, closed its doors this summer, and Glover and Harvey decided it made sense to take it over.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | ViewHouse owner hopes new, whimsical concept will help rejuvenate downtown Denver Restaurants, Food and Drink | Sap Sua debuting classic bakery just in time for the holidays ...

7 Thanksgiving restaurant to-go meals in Denver to be grateful for

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

The Thanksgiving jitters are real. When you’re responsible for cooking a whole meal for a group of family members or friends, anything can happen.Let local restaurants take the stress out of a burned pie, a fried turkey explosion, a new in-law with a long list of dietary restrictions, or a particularly picky nephew.Here’s a list of seven spots in town that offer to-go meals and desserts to alleviate your worst Thanksgiving fears:YardbirdMake it a Southern Thanksgiving with Yardbird’s herb-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, biscuit stuffing, spiced honey-glazed Brussels sprouts and bourbon brown butter-glazed yams. Order a small size ($310) for two to four people or a large ($590) for six to eight. For some more finger-licking goodness, try a full fried chicken for ($150) and a brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie ($40).2743 Blake St., Denver; runchickenrun.com/denverAmerican Elm’s to-go Thanksgiving meal includes a 14-pound butterflied turkey and gravy. (Photo by Lucy Beaugard for A...

Oskar Blues Brewery founder taps into the pickleball game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:02 GMT

Dale Katechis is no stranger to turning his hobbies into businesses.The founder of Oskar Blues Brewery – and namesake of Dale’s Pale Ale – was already a restaurateur when he decided in 2002 to turn one of his favorite pastimes, homebrewing, into part of his business. The decision worked out, to put it mildly. Oskar Blues grew quickly, acquiring other beer makers and eventually becoming one of the largest craft brewers in the country, with production facilities in three states. Monster Energy bought the company in 2022.But he wasn’t done there. Katechis, an avid mountain biker, also started his own boutique bike manufacturer, REEB Cycles, to help further his love of riding on dirt roads. Other investments have included a hobby farm in Boulder County and cannabis companies.So, it’s no surprise that his latest passion, a sport he took up about a year ago, is the impetus for his newest venture, an indoor pickleball club and gathering space in Longmont.Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis, ...