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Big May Day events in Asia call for better labor conditions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A large number of workers and activists in Asian countries are set to mark May Day on Monday with protests calling for higher salaries and better working conditions, among other demands.May Day, which falls on May 1, is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights with rallies, marches and other events.In South Korea, more than 100,000 people planned to attend various rallies across the country in its biggest May Day gatherings since the pandemic began in early 2020, according to organizers. Similar events to mark the international labor day were expected in other Asian countries since COVID-19 restrictions were drastically loosened worldwide.The two main rallies in Seoul, the South Korean capital, were expected to draw about 30,000 people each to listen to speeches by leading union members, sing songs and watch performances before marching through the streets, according to the organizers: the Korean Confederation of Trade Union and the ...

Potential for some snow a.m. Monday—and graupel as well, even into the afternoon. Warmer Pattern Shift taking shape

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

Monday's set up is very similar to Sunday's. We'll find ourselves stuck in the trough in the jet stream that will lead to more chilly temperatures. Strong WNW winds will wrap around the low and gust up to 40 mph during the day. Waves of energy also wrapping around the backside of the low will also be responsible for more widespread light showers. Once again, there's the potential for some snow in the morning and some graupel as well, even into the afternoon.  The low will still be influencing Tuesday's weather with plenty of clouds, breezy NW winds and the potential for spotty to widely scattered showers.  At we'll we see warmer weather as the week progresses.A big shift in the weather pattern appears to be on the way in the 6-10 day and 8-14 outlook.  An upper-level ridge building into the center of the country and eventually the Midwest is expected to push temperatures above average.  Next Sunday is currently forecast to be warmer than average and that warmth is likely to continue...

2 dead, 2 injured after single-car crash in Ventura County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

Two men were killed, and two others injured after the driver of the vehicle they were in lost control and crashed into a power pole Sunday in Oxnard, authorities announced.  The single-vehicle crash occurred just after 7 p.m. near the intersection of Arcturus Avenue and McWane Boulevard, according to officials with the Oxnard Police Department.  Authorities said the preliminary investigation reveals that the driver of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on McWane Boulevard when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the electrical pole. “Investigators believe speed/reckless driving and alcohol were contributing factors to the collision,” an Oxnard PD news release stated.  At the scene, firefighters used the jaws of life to extricate all four males from the vehicle. Paramedics immediately began performing life-saving measures on two of the men, one of whom was believed to be the driver of the Cobalt. Both were later pronounced dead at the scene,...

Photos: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry becomes first player to score 50 points in an NBA Game 7 to defeat Kings in playoffs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

Stephen Curry poured in 50 points, the most scored in a Game 7 in NBA history, to go with his eight rebounds and six assists as he powered the Warriors to 120-100 victory.Curry’s 50 points was a playoff career high. He knocked down seven 3-pointers, the most made in a Game 7 in league history.The Kings had outplayed the Warriors for most of the first half, taking a two-point lead into the break, and were looking to win their first playoff series since 2004. But Curry and the crew had other plans.Kevon Looney pulled down seven offensive boards in the third quarter alone and finished the day with 21 total rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass, becoming just the ninth player in NBA history to grab double-digit offensive rebounds in a Game 7. He also had 11 points, making this his fourth career playoff double-double.The Warriors now advance to the Western Conference semifinals to face Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State won’t have too much time to relish in its...

History of Steph Curry vs. LeBron James in NBA playoffs: Who has the edge?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

(KRON) -- They are regarded as the two biggest NBA superstars of this generation. Both have four championships, multiple MVPs and numerous All-Star selections. Stephen Curry and LeBron James are arguably two of the 10 greatest players in NBA history.They meet again in the NBA playoffs. This time, James, 38, will be in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers while Curry, 35, has been a Warrior his whole career. Warriors-Lakers playoff series: Start times, TV schedule Remember the numerous NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavs? Here's a look back at all the playoff matchups between Curry and James. 2015 NBA Finals: Warriors win 4-2 over Cavaliers (Curry)Without his co-stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, James put up a historic effort in carrying the Cavaliers in the Finals. Curry and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala were too much as the Warriors closed out Cleveland in six games to win the Golden State's first title in 40 years.Stephen Curry (R) of the Warriors attempts to st...

UK’s diverse communities ambivalent about king’s coronation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Musician Deronne White is ready to play on King Charles III’s coronation day. The flautist and his fellow young musicians aren’t playing anything regal or solemn — they’re planning to parade through south London’s streets entertaining crowds with an uplifting “coronation carnival” set mixing gospel, jazz, grime, disco and rap. There’ll even be a calypso take on the U.K. national anthem.While he’s excited about the gig, White says he has mixed feelings about the coronation. Like some others at the Brixton Chamber Orchestra, White is a descendant of migrants from Jamaica — a former British colony and Commonwealth member that wants to cut its ties with the monarchy and has called for the U.K. royals to address their historical ties to slavery.“Personally it’s a little bit hard to connect to the whole occasion,” he said. “I think that the coronation could possibly allow people like me to try and connect to (the monarchy). But it can be a bit tough.”Towns, cities and villag...

McCarthy promete invitar a Netanyahu a Washington si Biden no lo hace

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

(CNN) — De visita en Israel, el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, el republicano Kevin McCarthy, prometió que si el presidente Joe Biden no invita pronto al primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu a Washington, él lo hará.McCarthy calificó a Netanyahu de “querido amigo” en una entrevista concedida este domingo al periódico Israel Today, que apoya a Netanyahu.Biden se ha negado hasta ahora a cursar una invitación de la Casa Blanca a Netanyahu en medio de una controversia nacional israelí sobre los intentos del gobierno de Netanyahu de reformar el sistema judicial del país.McCarthy se convertirá este lunes en el primer presidente de la Cámara de Representantes que se dirija al Parlamento israelí, la Knesset, desde que lo hiciera Newt Gingrich en 1998.La presidenta de Taiwán advierte que “la democracia está bajo amenaza” en un discurso conjunto con McCarthyMcCarthy aterrizó el domingo en Israel en su primer viaje al extranjero como pr...

Detienen a un hombre tras matar a dos adolescentes y dejar a cuatro heridos en un tiroteo en Mississippi

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

MISSISSIPPI. – La policía acusó a un hombre de 19 años de matar a dos adolescentes y herir a otros cuatro en un tiroteo durante una fiesta en una casa en la costa del Golfo de Mississippi el domingo.Cameron Everest Brand, está siendo acusado de asesinato y agresión con agravantes, según muestran los registros de la cárcel. El jefe de policía de Bay St. Louis, Toby Schwartz, dijo en un comunicado de prensa que la policía identificó a Brand como el único tirador a través de declaraciones de testigos y víctimas.Un joven de 18 años y otro de 16 murieron en un hospital de Nueva Orleans, dijo Schwartz. El forense de la parroquia de Orleans no ha regresado una llamada telefónica para confirmar sus identidades.Amigos y familiares los identificaron como De’Arreis “DD” Smith, de 18 años, y Haeleigh Stamper, de 16, ambos compañeros de clase en el instituto Hancock. Continúa la búsqueda del autor del tiroteo que dejó una familia hispana muerta en Texas ...

On May Day, workers rally for better labor conditions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A large number of workers and activists globally marked May Day on Monday with rallies calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and other better working conditions.May Day, which falls on May 1, is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights with rallies, marches and other events. This year’s events had bigger turnouts than in previous years as COVID-19 restrictions were drastically loosened and opposition centered on how governments’ economic plans will affect workers.In France, unions plan massive demonstrations to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s recent move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Organizers see the pension reform as a threat to hard-fought worker rights and France’s social safety net.The pension bill unleashed France’s biggest protests in years, and the May 1 rallies are expected to be among the largest yet.In South Korea, tens of thousand of people attended various rallies in its biggest...

Name etched in gold, King Charles’ school remembers him

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:52:08 GMT

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hasn’t even been crowned yet, but his name is already etched on the walls of Hill House School in London. A wooden slab just inside the front door records Nov. 7, 1956, as the day the future king enrolled at Hill House, alongside other notable dates in the school’s 72-year history. There is a photograph of staff welcoming the then Prince Charles on his first day of school, and another of the 7-year-old boy getting into a Ford Zephyr with his bodyguard for the short trip back to Buckingham Palace. To say Hill House is proud of its royal connection as Charles prepares for the coronation ceremony on May 6 would be an understatement.“It’s just so fun to think the king went to our school,” said 11-year-old Lola Stewart. “Like, he’s worn our uniform. He’s probably been in this room. It’s just very exciting knowing that.”Charles, the first U.K. monarch to be educated outside the palace walls, began his school career at Hill House, although he spent less than ...