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World War I remembrance sites in Belgium and France have been added to UNESCO’s heritage registry

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

PARIS (AP) — UNESCO added World War I funerary and memorial locations across the Western Front to its prestigious World Heritage registry, expanding its list of landmarks of monumental importance. The World Heritage Committee announced the decision Wednesday during its ongoing meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The list includes sites the panel has deemed “of outstanding value to humanity,” according to the agency, and deserving of ”special protection” — including funding and international protection in times of war under the Geneva Convention.The newly added sites stretch from Belgium’s north to eastern France, battle zones where the Allied forces clashed with the German army from 1914 to 1918. The array of sanctuaries ranges from expansive necropolises bearing multitudes of soldiers from different nationalities to humbler graveyards and individual monuments.The list previously included 1,157 sites notable for their extraordinary natural wonders or distinctive human contribution...

Video shows officer repeatedly discussed charging 11-year-old victim with child sexual abuse offense

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Columbus police officer summoned to a home by a father concerned his 11-year-old daughter was being solicited by an adult man repeatedly asserted that the girl could face charges for sending explicit images of herself.Body camera footage obtained by The Associated Press showed the Sept. 15 interaction between the father and two officers. The father angrily closed the door after one of the officers told him his daughter could face charges for producing or recording child sexual abuse images despite being a victim.The parent posted to TikTok a now-viral security video of the conversation, which has generated widespread criticism of the police’s response.The officers’ conduct is being investigated, as well as any crime that may have been committed against the girl, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant said in a statement late Tuesday. She also said the department reached out to apologize to the father.Police have not released the father’s name, and the AP d...

Blue Jays beat Yankees, win 5th straight behind Gausman gem

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 for their fifth-straight victory.Gausman (12-9) scattered only three hits, walking three batters across his six solid innings. He departed with the Blue Jays up 1-0 courtesy of a Bo Bichette infield single.The Blue Jays would add two insurance runs in the top of the eighth inning with two bases-loaded walks. Singles from Bichette and Spencer Horwitz, who finished the game with a career-high three runs batted in, would expand the lead even more en route to the win.INSURANCE! pic.twitter.com/4eDxj9NY4W— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 21, 2023Horwitz was a late addition to the lineup after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched with knee discomfort. It’s unclear if Guerrero will be back on Thursday.RELATED: Blue Jays call up Cam Eden, option Ernie Clement to triple-A BuffaloToronto’s relievers were once again impressive out of the bullpen....

The greatest coach in Illinois history: How Bob Zuppke became 'Mr. Razzle Dazzle'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

OAK PARK, Ill. — On a late summer evening at Oak Park Rover Forest High School, the high-pitched bark of football coach John Hoerster, Jr.  is really an echo of football history. “Offense, offense come here,” Hoerster said to the team. “Huddle up.”The huddle – that staple of football at every level from Pop Warner to the pros, was invented at Oak Park River Forest High School by Robert Zuppke, one of the greatest minds in the history of the game.In a closely cropped parted haircut, and a bowtie, Zuppke prowled the sidelines more than a century ago.Zuppke was a German-born, Milwaukee-reared basketball player who became a football genius and landed at OPRF High School in 1910.“Oak Park-River Forest High School hired him to be athletic director, a history teacher – and the new football coach,” Frank Lippo, the Oak Park Historical Society’s executive director, said.OPRF H.S. is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. A special exhibit marks the milestone at the Oak Park River ...

Great Gatsby Party set to make Chicago stop among string of nationwide events

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A yearly spectacle that debuted back in 2015, two Chicago stalwarts are coming together to bring back one of America's most iconic party themes, and put it on the grand stage in the West Loop this coming weekend.Organizers with the Chicago Bucket List and Rose Lifestyle are set to make the yearly revival of the Great Gatsby Party at Union Station Saturday evening.Channeling the energy and atmosphere of the Roaring Twenties one hundred years after the popular era took place, guests will experience a wide variety of entertainment and food options including live music, aerialists, theatrical acts, dancers, contortionists, stilt walkers, and other performers, according to the event's website.VIP access also includes early access to the event, caviar sampling, petit fours, casino and speakeasy experiences, and more.Advance tickets for the event begin at $110 and can be purchased by visiting greatgatsbyparty.com for complete details and event updates. Tickets are limited and exp...

An Idaho man has measles. Health officials are trying to see if the disease has spread.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

(AP) — An Idaho man has contracted measles, and health officials are working to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease.The man was unvaccinated, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said in a news release Wednesday afternoon, and he was exposed during international travel. He was hospitalized for a time but is now recovering at home.“Measles is very rare in Idaho and in the United States now, largely due to mass vaccination,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, the medical director of the Idaho Division of Public Health. Just three cases have been reported in the state in the past two decades.“It's not something we see very commonly, but when we do see it we worry about spread in pockets of people who are not vaccinated. For those of us who are vaccinated, we don't have to worry about it,” she said. Cake recall impacts Walmart stores nationwide People with measles become infectious about four days before symptoms begin, Hahn said. During his...

Missing 29-year-old woman found, RRPD says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- A 29-year-old woman who was missing for nearly one month was found and is cooperating with law enforcement, the Round Rock Police Department said in a news release Wednesday.Shortly before midnight, Aug. 26, Yara Perez was seen leaving Divas Men's Club, 4134 Felter Ln, in Austin with two men in a black Ford Expedition. Video and images of the SUV were released Tuesday by police. Round Rock Police find vehicle in case of missing 29-year-old woman On Sept. 12, Perez's babysitter reported her missing. Then, on Wednesday, the SUV was found near Wells Branch Parkway, which is about a 25 minute drive from the men’s club where Perez was last seen, according to a spokeswoman from the police department. Police said Yara Perez, 29, was seen leaving 4134 Felter Lane in Austin just before midnight on Aug. 26. Detectives spoke with the driver of the vehicle, who said he took Perez and a man to Sixth Street in Austin and dropped them off. That was the last time he sa...

Flirting with 100 degrees all week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After one of our hottest summers on record, we officially flip the calendar to fall this weekend. Now if the forecast would only cooperate...Summer continues its relentless grip on Central Texas with afternoon highs flirting with 100° daily through the start of the weekend. Whether or not the thermometer shows 99° or 100°, when factoring in the humidity, most of us will will see heat index values at or just above the century mark.Sunday will be our transition day as a storm system passing to our north sends a cold front our way. There is still some disagreement between models as to whether or not this front stays north, stalls or passes through our area, but given today's data, we'll continue to highlight rain chances beginning Sunday and peaking Monday.Cold front nears the area Sunday/MondayRainfall projections are anywhere from 0.25"-1.25" from Sunday to Tuesday with the most rain coming Monday.7 Day Rainfall ForecastAnticipated cloud cover and showers/storms will...

WNBA playoffs: Sun stop Lynx’s turnaround season in deciding Game 3

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

Connecticut ended the Minnesota Lynx season with a dominant 90-75 win in Wednesday’s winner-take-all Game 3 of their first-round WNBA series at Target Center.Playing with lower back discomfort and two early fouls, Napheesa Collier led Minnesota with a playoff-career-high 31 points. But she didn’t get much help.Minnesota shot 43.3%, but if you take away Collier’s 11-for-19 performance, the other Lynx players were a combined 15 of 41 (36.6%), including an uncharacteristic 3 of 12 from Kayla McBride.With 6 minutes remaining — and the Sun leading 72-57 — Collier had 27 points. No other Lynx player had more than six.The Lynx have not won a playoff series since earning the franchise’s fourth WNBA title in 2017.The Sun duo of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner had their way near the basket and Tyasha Harris away from it. Thomas finished with 28 points and 12 assists, Bonner had 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, and Harris scored 18 off the bench, including four makes from deep.C...

Adirondack Balloon Festival expects larger crowd for 50th Anniversary

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:18:22 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On Wednesday night, a reception and moonglow kicked off the milestone for the Adirondack Balloon Festival. Mark Donohue, President of the Festival Board of Directors, is one of the organizers, and he said he initially thought the celebration would be intimate with just 50 people.“Nowhere did I ever believe this would be a sold-out event of 400 people,” Donohue said. “And let alone the county is anticipating thousands of people outside the event to participate and watch the moonglow.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The weekend event usually attracts around 150,000 visitors and generates close to $1 million for community nonprofits each year. But organizers are now expecting more than 200,000 people to attend the celebration.“We have food vendors, we’ve got music, and arts and all kinds of great stuff for everyone for everybody to enjoy,” Chuck Aiken, member of the Board of Directors for the Festival,...