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Scouting body asks South Korea to cut Jamboree short as heat wave prompts exodus of British scouts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The world scouting body urged South Korea to cut short the World Scout Jamboree as thousands of British scouts began leaving the coastal campsite Saturday because of a punishing heat wave.Hundreds of participants have been treated for heat-related ailments since the Jamboree began Wednesday at the site in the coastal town of Buan as South Korea grapples with one of its hottest summers in years. The World Organization of the Scout Movement said it asked South Korean organizers to “consider alternative options to end the event earlier than scheduled and support the participants until they depart for their home countries.”Should organizers decide to proceed, there needs to be stronger assurances “they will do everything possible to address the issues caused by the heat wave by adding additional resources,” the body said in a statement.“We continue to call on the host and the Korean government to honor their commitments to mobilize additional financial and huma...

Idaho bus filled with teen campers crashes on winding highway, injuring 11

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A school bus carrying teenage campers rolled over on a winding Idaho highway Friday afternoon, injuring 11 people, the Idaho State Police said. Seven of those hurt had critical injuries and four had non-critical injuries, according to an ISP news release. The Boise County Coroner’s office had not received any reports of fatalities as of 5:45 p.m., coroner’s investigator Noah Webster said. The bus was carrying about 30 campers and staff back to Boise from the Treasure Valley YMCA’s camp at Horsethief Reservoir. All of the teens on the bus were between 13 and 18 years old, according to ISP. They were all taken to area hospitals to be checked out, the ISP said. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office said they were notified of the crash about 3 p.m., and several law enforcement and emergency medical agencies responded. Treasure Valley YMCA Director David Duro he wasn’t immediately able to comment on the crash. “We are in the middle of managing par...

PHOTOS: Day two of Lollapalooza 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Lollapalooza Music Festival 2023 kicked day two off with a bang.On a sold out Friday, The 1975, Knocked Loose, Subtronics, Kendrick Lamar were the headliners Lollapalooza 2023. But during the day, fans were able to enjoy a variety of artists from rap to electro pop and indie to pop-punk. PHOTOS: Day one of Lollapalooza 2023 Brittney Denise Parks of the band Sudan Archives performs on day two of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)Brittney Denise Parks of the band Sudan Archives performs on day two of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)Brittney Denise Parks of the band Sudan Archives performs on day two of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)Sudan Archives, also known as Brittney Denise Parks, performs on day two of the L...

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat to be charged with inciting a riot, NYC police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (WPIX) –  Twitch streamer Kai Cenat will be charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after a massive crowd descended into chaos during a giveaway event of his at Union Square in Manhattan on Friday, police said.On Thursday, Cenat tweeted that he would be heading to Union Square Plaza at 4 p.m. for a giveaway, drawing what's estimated to be thousands to the area on Friday. Man run over by beach rake in Coney Island: officials The streets were clogged with people. Some people were knocked down and bloodied from stampeding in the crowd. Beer bottles were thrown, cops were pelted with objects, people were knocking each other down, and construction sites were overturned. NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said he witnessed people with bloodied heads and faces emerging from the crowd.“People were suffering out here. A lot of young people got hurt,” NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said during a briefing. “We’re not against young people hav...

Tory Lanez shooting sentencing set for Monday. Here's what he faces

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles following a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner.On Monday, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. Here's what you need to know about the case so far.Who are the key figures in the case?Tory Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian artist who began releasing mixtapes in 2009 and saw a steady rise in popularity, moving on to major-label albums. The 31-year-old's last album reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, and he was a featured artist on Jack Harlow's No. 2 hit, "WHATS POPPIN."Megan Thee Stallion, now 28, was already a major rising star at the time of the shooting, and her prominence has surged since. The Houston-based rapper born Megan Pete won a Grammy for best new artist in 2021, and had No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with her own song "Sava...

Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4M health care fraud

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison, saying he became a leader of a $5 million health care fraud only after frittering away substantial earnings from his professional career.Terrence Williams was sentenced Thursday by Judge Valerie E. Caproni in Manhattan. Williams was picked No. 11 in the 2009 draft by what was then the New Jersey Nets. ‘Asking for prayers’: Steve McMichael admitted to ICU amid ALS battle Before his career ended in 2013, he played for the Nets, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.Williams had pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting ripping off the NBA's Health and Welfare Benefit Plan between 2017 and 2021.

One person seriously injured after vehicle-motorcycle crash in north Austin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a vehicle-motorcycle crash in north Austin Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on Twitter.Shortly after 7 p.m., medics responded to the 7200 block of Cameron Road for the crash.According to medics, one adult patient was taken to Dell Seton with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the crash, which remained under investigation Friday.

Railroad worker struck, killed by repair vehicle in Great Barrington

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- An investigation is underway after a person was fatally struck by a railroad track repair vehicle in Great Barrington. The incident took place just after 10 a.m. on Friday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said the worker was in a remote area of the tracks when the accident happened. Once he was located, he was flown to Baystate Medical Center where he died. His identity is being withheld until family has been notified.The investigation is ongoing.

Christmas Tree Shops announces 'last day' of business at all remaining locations

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – It’s beginning to look a lot like the Christmas Tree Shops are finally going to disappear. The remaining locations of the retail chain are scheduled to close after August 12, according to a message posted to the company’s website.“Don’t miss your last chance to shop at a CTS store!" reads the site, which advertises up to 80% off the stores’ merchandise in the final days of business. "Last day is August 12!" Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Christmas Tree Shops, also known as CTS, had already started liquidating the inventory at all stores after filing for bankruptcy in May. At the time, company chairman Marc Salkovitz said the move was “strictly a financial restructuring,” and claimed the business’s operations were “sound.”By July, court filings indicated all stores would be closing. A press release issued on July 7 by Hilco Merchant Resources liquidation firm confirmed that all 72 remaining locations would shutter a...

Los Angeles County man wanted for allegedly meeting minors for sex acts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:25:20 GMT

Authorities are searching for a man accused of arranging to meet minors for sexual acts in Ventura County.The suspect was identified as Christopher Michael Loza, 46, from Winnetka, by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. On Friday, charges were filed against Loza for two felony counts of communicating with a minor with the intent to commit sexual acts and arranging to meet a child for sexual acts.Loza failed to appear in court at a Friday arraignment hearing and a felony warrant has been issued for his arrest.The suspect was discovered during a sting operation led by Ventura County Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.In an online chatroom, Loza contacted someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. During the conversation, he allegedly made several comments indicating the desire to engage in sexual activities with the girl, who was actually an undercover officer, authorities said. Mother bear and cubs wanted for dozens of break-ins in South Lake Tah...