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No trace of boat with 500 migrants, rescue group says after an alarm sparked Mediterranean search

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

ROME (AP) — A day after searching a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea, an Italian humanitarian group said Friday that its rescue vessel found no trace of a boat said to be in distress and carrying 500 migrants, including a newborn. The vessel “Life Support found no wreckage of any shipwreck, and the 500 persons didn’t disembark in Italy,” the nongovernmental organization Emergency said in a written statement from Milan. ”It’s hard to believe that no coastal authority knows where those 500 persons are.”Emergency raised the possibility that the migrants were brought back to Libya, the launching point for many of the smugglers’ unseaworthy boats that aim to bring migrants to Italy’s shores. The group’s statement said that Libyan authorities so far were denying it brought the passengers back to Libya, where many migrants spend months in inhumane conditions in detention camps, often enduring beatings or rape, until they or families back in their homelands can...

Minister: Chevron ‘positive’ about Israeli-Cypriot plans for natural gas pipeline, processing plant

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Oil and gas company Chevron is “positive” about an Israeli-Cypriot plan for a pipeline that would convey offshore natural gas from both countries to Cyprus where it would be liquefied for export by ship to Europe and elsewhere, an official said Friday.Cypriot Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou said after talks with visiting Chevron Vice President for Exploration and Production Frank Cassulo that the company also wants to hear the views of other energy firms attending a gathering next week where the Cypriot government will formally pitch the plan in order to secure investor backing.Chevron has presented the Cypriot government with a plan to develop its Aphrodite deposit in waters south of the island, first discovered in 2011 and estimated to contain 4.2 trillion cubic feet of the hydrocarbon.Papanastasiou also pointed to recent statements by a senior ExxonMobil executive who said the oil and gas company is interested in Israeli-Cypriot plans. ExxonMobil hold...

Skilling: Warm, dry Memorial Day weekend, 90s likely next week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

An early read on model temp and precip trends over the coming two weeks indicates a dry, warm Memorial Day Holiday weekend.There is also development of atmospheric blocking aloft which will slow weather system movement across the Lower 48These predicted meteorological developments support a forecast of a rain-free Memorial Day holiday weekend with a warming weekend temp trend.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog Projections of dry conditions suggest warm days--but comparatively cool nights for the holiday. Daily lake breezes--i.e. Cool easterly winds off Lake Michigan across area beaches and in lakeside locations---are a part of the predicted pattern.15-DAY PRECIP FORECAST through June 8--including an indication where predicted precip totals are ABOVE NORMAL (in shades of green) and BELOW NORMAL (in shades of yellow, orange and red). Graphic courtesy of MAXARAlso indicated is the likelihood of below normal 15 day precip over the Midwest even though scattered...

A special week for a Palatine native & Cubs outfielder

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

CHICAGO — The chance for a player to take the field for a hometown team is rare, but it's one a native of the northwest suburbs finally got to have this week.Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman, who grew up in Palatine and played for Fremd High School, got his chance to play at Wrigley Field for the first time during the homestand. He got the start in all three games against the Mets, doing so in center field, as he finally got the chance to take the field at the Friendly Confines. He'll be in the starting lineup on Friday when the Cubs open up a three-game series with the Reds at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m. Tauchman, who was an All-American at Bradley University, debuted with the Rockies in 2017 and played with the Yankees and Giants since then, but had never gotten the chance to play at Wrigley Field. In 2019, he played three games at Guaranteed Rate Field as a member of the Yankees. Signed to a minor league contract to begin the season, Tauchman was called up to the big league club on M...

High school has 12 sets of twins, triplets graduating 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

VERNON HILLS, Ill. (WGN) — The senior class at Vernon Hills High School, in Vernon Hills, Illinois, may have locals seeing double (or triple) as several twins and even triplets are set to graduate on Thursday. Heath Field (L) and Hunter Field (R) talk to Nexstar's WGN. (Photo/WGN)Heath and Hunter Field are among a unique group of students walking across the stage. "There’s 12 sets of twins, one set of triplets and 27 people. That’s a lot," Hunter said."It's kind of crazy," added student Evan Moore. "I didn’t realize we had this many twins."Anagha Shreesha, also a twin, thinks the occurrence is "really unique."Together, the 27 seniors account for about 8% of the school's class graduating class of over 330.     Indiana disciplines doctor who discussed 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion "I think the neat thing about twins, in general, is they can celebrate their uniqueness in one another while also having this special bond and special comradery," said Vernon Hills High School Princip...

Passenger opens airplane door mid-flight; 12 slightly hurt

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially open the door, the Transport Ministry said.The person was detained by airport police on suspicion of violating the aviation security law, a ministry statement said. The person's identity and motive weren't immediately released.The law bars passengers from handling exit doors and other equipment on board and provides for penalties of up to 10 years in prison, the ministry said. Traveling this summer? Expect big prices and big crowds The plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and the incident occurred when the plane was reaching the Daegu airport...

The Strand Theatre hosting A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson River Shakespeare Company will be performing Shakespeare's classic "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at The Strand Theatre. The first show is scheduled for June 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Hudson River Shakespeare Company is a community theatre group based out of Hudson Falls, with their collection of actors hailing from all across Washington, Warren, and Saratoga Counties. The organization's mission is to make works of classic literature availabile to audiences in their area, with emphasis on the plays of William Shakespeare. The show will be presented at The Strand Theatre from June 30 through July 2. The Friday and Saturday performances will run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., while the Sunday show will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Carnival opens at Cook Park in Colonie The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY. Their box office hours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 ...

Jewish Community Center thief sentenced to probation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A former Human Resources Director of the Sidney Albert Jewish Community Center was sentenced to five years probation. The sentencing comes after Martina Hull, 42, of Troy, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Hull stole over $50,000 from the JCC between October 21, 2016, and March 31, 2020. Hull was accused of creating a fictional employee named Harry Hall IV. She then paid over $123,000 to the employee, however, payments were deposited into an account with Hull's name on it. Hull followed the terms of the plea agreement, which required her to pay full restitution by the date of sentencing.

Survey open on Lake George mascot, nickname

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lake George Central School District is seeking public input as it works to figure out its next school mascot and nickname. The school is one of many abandoning indigenous imagery and references, following a state mandate late last year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Following a community meeting on Tuesday night, Lake George Jr. - Sr. High School has put out a survey and presentation for village and town community members and stakeholders who want a voice in the conversation to replace the current "Warriors." The survey is up online now, and asks residents to make a three-way choice: Lakers, Georgians, or something else.The choices and the reasons behind them were described in a presentation at Tuesday's meeting. The school has worked with a committee of students to research Native American presence in the region's history, as well as previous names the school has used. The "Lakers" name was f...

Two more events, bands added to Summer at the Plaza series

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:12:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has announced the performances for the 2023 New York State Food Festival and the annual Hops and Harvest Festival. New York State Food Festival is set for August 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Hops and Harvest Festival is set for September 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “In downtown Albany, summer is the season to spend time outdoors with colleagues and friends at the Empire State Plaza, enjoying delicious food and beverages with a side order of free entertainment,” said OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy said. “Hops & Harvest and the New York State Food Festival are two highlights of our annual Summer At the Plaza series of concerts and events, and I invite everyone to join in on the fun.”Robert Randolph & The Family Band, a gospel rock band, will perform at this year’s Food Festival, while the Yonder Mountain Strin...