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Authorities arrest man after high-speed chase in L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

A man was arrested after a dangerous high-speed chase in Los Angeles near Boyle Heights on Friday. During the pursuit, the suspect was driving a reported stolen light-colored Hyundai Elantra. Sky5 video shows the driver swerving through several lanes at high speeds over 100 miles per hour, barely missing other cars on the freeway. The driver then exits the highway, pulls into a dead end in an apartment complex and jumps out of the car. He was detained by California Highway Patrol authorities after a brief pursuit on foot.

Multiple people shot in San Francisco’s Mission District

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Multiple people were shot Friday night in San Francisco’s Mission District, police said.Officers from the Mission Station were called to the area of 24th Street and Treat Avenue at 9:07 p.m. for a report of a shooting, a San Francisco police spokesperson said in an email. They arrived to find multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds.Medics were summoned to the scene to treat and transport the victims to area hospitals.“At this time we can confirm that there are multiple shooting victims,” the spokesperson said. “Their medical conditions are unknown. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.”KGO-TV reported that the shooting happened during a block party and that at least five people were injured.Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 650-575-4444. AVOID THE AREA Please avoid the area of 24th/Treat St as we conduct an investigation related to a shooting. At this time, can confirm multiple victims ...

Multiple people shot in Mission District Friday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There is police activity in San Francisco's Mission District Friday night after multiple people were shot, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD responded to the area of 24th Street and Treat Avenue at about 9:07 p.m. for the report of a shooting. Multiple gunshot wound victims were taken to local hospitals. The medical conditions of the victims are unknown as of Friday night. The public is asked to avoid the area. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411.This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

'There has to be consequences': Oakland Mayor Thao speaks after minors accused of robberies are not charged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Nine minors who were arrested in connection with 35 Oakland robberies have not been charged, KRON4 confirmed with the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. "Oakland Police Department acknowledged to the Juvenile Division Charging Deputy that there was not sufficient evidence to identify the suspects to charge any of the juveniles," DA Pamela Price's office said. Three girls and six boys between the ages of 12 and 17 were taken into custody in May in connection with the robberies. Eight are Oakland residents. Man who killed teen at American Canyon Safeway sentenced to life in prison The robberies occurred across the City of Oakland, including the Adams Point, Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods. Two women were injured but did not suffer "great bodily harm," the DA's office said. There are no allegations that the accused robbers were armed. Price dismissed the notion that there was "a string of robberies." In a separate incident, three adults and two minors were a...

Somali security forces end hourslong extremist attack on Mogadishu hotel, state media says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Security forces in Somalia have ended an hourslong extremist attack on a beachside hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, state media reported Saturday.There was no immediate official word on any deaths.Al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack, which began Friday night. The Somalia-based extremist group is known for carrying out attacks on hotels and other high-profile locations in Mogadishu, usually starting with a suicide bombing.Witnesses had told The Associated Press that some people were trapped inside the Pearl Beach hotel, which is popular with government officials. The Lido Beach area is one of Mogadishu’s most popular.An eyewitness, Abdulle Ali, who went to the scene to look for a missing relative, told the AP that he saw four bodies being put into an ambulance. They all appeared to be civilians, he said.Omar Faruk, The Associated Press

Runway reopens at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after 2 planes bump into each other

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Two passenger planes bumped into each other on a runway at a major Tokyo airport Saturday but no injuries were reported, a government official said.A Thai Airways International jet headed to Bangkok accidentally hit a parked Eva Airways plane headed to Taipei at Haneda airport, said Isamu Yamane, a deputy administrator in the Transport Ministry.The runway was temporarily closed after the incident but reopened about two hours later after it was cleared, Yamane said. Some flights were delayed and the cause of the accident was still under investigation.Footage broadcast by TBS TV News showed two commercial jets stopped on the same runway. NHK TV showed an official picking up what appeared to be part of an airplane wing and removing it from the runway. The airlines were not immediately available for comment and did not answer repeated calls.A winglet on the Thai Airways plane appeared to be damaged, according to photographs and media reports. Winglets are the vertical proje...

Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island’s defense capability with new technologies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday said the self-ruled island would work to improve its rescue and defense capabilities with new technologies, adding that strengthening Taiwan is key to maintaining peace. Tsai also pledged that her government would promote policies to safeguard maritime and border security after inspecting an anti-terror drill in Kaohsiung city in southwestern Taiwan. “The safer Taiwan is, the safer the world is,” she said.Tsai’s remarks came as the democratic island faces increasing military threats from China, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province to be retaken by force if necessary. During Saturday’s drills, Taiwanese security officers demonstrated how they would defend against terrorist acts at sea. Some climbed from small boats onto a vessel controlled by “terrorists” and brought them under control. Others rappelled down from a flying helicopter. The simulation ended with a dramatic scene in which some officers...

Cash-strapped Pakistani government proposes budget, complete with funds to fight climate change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s cash-strapped government on Friday presented its draft for the national budget, allocating funds to fight climate change despite staggering $30 billion in losses from last summer’s devastating floods.Lawmakers are expected to approve the proposal by the end of the month, after a clause-by-clause discussion.Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s government, which succeeded that of former Premier Imran Khan, has struggled with an unprecedented economic downturn since taking over last year. Meanwhile, talks with the International Monetary Fund for the revival of the $6 billion bailout package have been on the hold since December.The draft budget envisages $940 billion for the next fiscal year, starting July 1, a significant increase from last year’s budget of $786 billion. Of the proposed sum, $1.3 billion is destined for the government’s Climate Change Division — the agency in charge of projects meant to mitigate effects of climate change o...

Renowned artist confronts destruction of African wildlife in latest art show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Often depicted as an integral feature of the continent, African wildlife, from iconic big beasts to its vast array of species, continues to attract millions of foreign travelers every year.But a new art exhibition in the heart of Johannesburg is questioning the relationship between humans and animals on the continent, which spans centuries and is often marked by the destruction and exploitation of African wildlife for commercial gain and recreational purposes.From the killing of elephants in the 18th century to feed the ivory trade to decimating the rhino population through hunting, artist and photographer Roger Ballen argues — through provocative installations and multimedia works — that humans have been at the forefront of destroying African wildlife for around 200 years.The exhibition, which opened in March this year, is titled ‘End of The Game.’ It explores how depictions of African wildlife, including in Hollywood films, were used to instill stereotypes abou...

One winning ticket sold for Friday’s $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:30 GMT

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $22 million richer.One winning ticket was drawn for Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot.The jackpot for the next draw on June 13 will be an estimated $10 million.The Canadian Press