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From COVID-19 to alien contact, conspiracy theories are popular in Canada: survey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

OTTAWA — The Earth is flat. We have been secretly contacted by intelligent beings from other planets. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did not land on the moon in 1969. They may sound like bizarre statements, but a new poll suggests a sizable number of Canadians believe in these and other conspiracy theories. About five per cent of us are flat-earthers, the poll suggests, while 11 per cent say they think the lunar landings were a hoax. And one-third of respondents say they think evidence that aliens have been in contact with our planet is being hidden from the public. Polling firm Leger surveyed 1,529 Canadian adults and 1,011 Americans between Nov. 24 and 26, asking about their beliefs in several popular conspiracy theories. The poll cannot be assigned a margin of error because online surveys are not considered truly random samples. In all, 79 per cent of Canadians and 84 per cent of Americans surveyed reported believing in at least one of a list of conspiracy theories mentioned in t...

Arson investigation underway after fire at historic Swift Mansion in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

CHICAGO — An arson investigation is underway after a fire broke out at the landmark Swift Mansion in Chicago.The first fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the 4500 block of South Michigan.According to the Chicago Fire Department, no injuries were reported. Around 2:30 p.m., the fire had rekindled and flames were seen coming from the roof. Lots of flames shooting out of the roof. So sad to see this beautiful building burning. #SwiftMansion @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/OY9SMAYXxg— Brónagh Tumulty (@BronaghTumulty) December 3, 2023Owner James Otis said he did his best to put it out."The fire department and the police had to pull me from the second floor cause I wasn't leaving until I tried to put out the fire," Otis said. The building house an innercity youth foundation started more than 30 years ago by Otis' parents, Maurice and Christine Perkins."We been doing this, helping people from IDOC, from different locations," Otis said. "We always help the youth with jobs, relocatio...

Marco Rossi scores twice in Wild's 4-1 victory over Blackhawks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marco Rossi scored twice and Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.Matt Boldy also scored for Minnesota, which has won three in a row after firing coach Dean Evason and replacing him with John Hynes. The Wild had scored only 13 goals in losing seven straight games, leading to Evason’s dismissal. In the three games since, Minnesota has outscored opponents 13-3.“It’s really been a good week and I think today it was just continuing to hammer home the way we want to play,” Hynes said. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots for the Wild, who have won 10 in a row against Chicago.The Blackhawks lost their third game in a row overall, with Petr Mrazek making 30 saves. Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its losing streak.“Well, definitely not a good night for us,” Blackhawks coach Luke Ri...

Texas State selected to play in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, 1st bowl game in program history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in program history, the Texas State Bobcats will play in a bowl game.They won't have to go far to play it, either. Texas State will take on Rice in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 26 from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. They’re in: Texas makes College Football Playoff, will play No. 2 Washington in Sugar Bowl The teams haven't played each other since 1987 and each has two wins in four meetings. Texas State finished the regular season 7-5 to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2014. The Bobcats weren't selected to play in a bowl game that season. The Bobcats finished in a tie for second place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division while Rice finished tied for fifth in the American Athletic Conference. The Owls finished 6-6 overall and were one of six AAC teams who won enough games to make it to a bowl. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign u...

Roseau pair stole electricity to run bitcoin farm, suit alleges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

A Minnesota power company says it has pulled the plug on a scheme that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of electricity.The apparent mastermind behind it is Ryan Jaenicke, a Roseau, Minnesota, man, who allegedly stole electricity to operate a bitcoin farm in Roosevelt, Minnesota.The allegations are outlined in a 19 page civil suit filed in Roseau County Court.North Star Electric Cooperative, based out of Baudette, Minn., is going after Jaenicke and Tina Fehlhaber, two business owners who were once a couple but recently separated.For the past year Jaenicke has hosted a YouTube segment called, “Degenerate Passive Income,” a channel he says is dedicated to tapping into the power of passive income.The civil suit accuses Jaenicke of having plenty of passive income by illegally tapping into the power of electricity.“At the heart of it we see theft and greed,” said Joel Fremstad, the lawyer for North Star.In many of the videos, Jaenicke talks about crypto...

Man shot dead by O’Fallon, Missouri police Sunday afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

O’FALLON, Mo. – Police in O’Fallon, Missouri, shot and killed a man Sunday afternoon following a brief pursuit outside city limits.The incident happened around 4:30 p.m.Police claim the suspect fired shots at the clock tower at O’Fallon City Hall.Officers responded and the man drove away as police gave chase. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The pursuit ended at Spring Court and Royal Oaks Drive. The armed man was fatally wounded.Police have not said if the man fired at officers. The man’s name has not been released.The St. Charles County Critical Incident Response Team is handling the investigation.

Will Anderson Jr., Texans pass rush terrorize Broncos’ offensive line: “There are better days ahead”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

Will Anderson Jr. was a menace. That’s the simplest way to describe his performance against the Broncos on Sunday.Houston’s rookie pass rusher made his presence felt early when he pushed off Denver right tackle Mike McGlinchey before sacking quarterback Russell Wilson for an 11-yard loss on the Broncos’ first drive of the game.At the start of the third quarter, Anderson freely charged into the backfield for another sack. And later, he tipped a Wilson pass that ended up in cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’s hands for an interception.The Broncos’ offensive line was showered with praise after they contained edge rusher Myles Garrett and Cleveland’s elite pass rush in Week 12, allowing a sack and four hurries total.But in their 22-17 loss at NRG Stadium, the Texans’ pass rush, led by Anderson’s masterful performance, did whatever they wanted as they finished with five sacks and eight quarterback hits.“(The Texans) got a really good front and their (head coach DeMeco Ryans) allows the...

Person hospitalized after shooting in downtown L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department were investigating a shooting Sunday in downtown L.A. that sent a person to the hospital, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Police responded to reports of the shooting at 16th and San Pedro streets at around 2:20 p.m., LAPD said.  At the scene, officers located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and took the person to the hospital in unknown condition.  LAPD on the scene of a shooting in downtown L.A. on Dec. 3, 2023. (KTLA)LAPD on the scene of a shooting in downtown L.A. on Dec. 3, 2023. (KTLA)Video of the scene shows what appears to be a homeless encampment in the area, with tents lining the sidewalk and RV’s parked at the curb just across the street.   L.A. sheriff’s deputy busted for sexual activity with female inmate Details are limited and it's unclear what led to the shooting.  Authorities did not provide any information on the shooting victim, nor d...

Deebo Samuel runs past, over and through Eagles in 49ers’ blowout win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

The 49ers deployed their offensive weaponry in a big way Sunday in a no-doubt 42-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, punking the defending NFC champions in their own yard.Yet none in the cavalcade of stars — Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk — shone as brightly as Deebo Samuel.The same Samuel who unabashedly told the world after Philly’s 31-7 win in last year’s title game that the 49ers lost because they played with 10 men after Purdy departed in the first quarter with a torn UCL in his throwing elbow. The guy who called Eagles cornerback James Bradberry ‘trash’ during Super Bowl week.Samuel didn’t do much trash-talking this week other than to unflinchingly say he regretted nothing. He was apparently saving his energy to make a point not only to the Eagles but to everyone else he is still one of the NFL’s most unique and explosive weapons.“I ain’t going to lie, I was in that zone all week as fa...

Instant analysis of 49ers’ dominant 42-19 win over Eagles in return to Philadelphia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:50 GMT

PHILADELPHIA – Last time here, George Kittle lamented the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game loss with a statement that would essentially define their triumphant 42-19 return Sunday.“You didn’t really get to see all the 49er football that we wanted to put out there on tape,” Kittle said after January’s 31-7 loss. “But life kind of just punches you in the face sometimes.”Sunday, the 49ers scored touchdowns on six consecutive possessions to seize control, and, along the way, Dre Greenlaw punched – or at least poked – the face of the Eagles’ security chief in a sideline scrap that merely paused the 49ers’ momentum.Scoring three of those touchdowns was Deebo Samuel, the 49ers’ most vocal critic of the Eagles after last season’s loss, in which quarterback Brock Purdy sustained a torn elbow ligament that rendered the offense toothless.“We wanted some payback,” defensive end Nick Bosa said. “We tried not to think too much about last year but we knew we c...