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2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and tied to China, U.S. officials said Thursday.A 22-year-old sailor assigned to a ship in San Diego was arrested Wednesday on a charge related to espionage involving conspiracy to send national defense information to Chinese officials, according to the U.S. officials, who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.Another sailor was arrested at Naval Base Ventura County north of Los Angeles and charged with conspiracy and receipt of a bribe from a Chinese official, the U.S. officials said. It was unclear if the two cases were related. The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment when contacted by The Associated Press. Federal officials were expected to release more details at a press conference scheduled in San Diego later Thursday. ____Baldor reported from Washington.

These vehicles are stolen most often in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – More than 700,000 vehicles are stolen in any given year, but not all cars are equal targets. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) analyzed federal crime data to determine which cars and trucks were most frequently reported stolen in 2022. They found two pickups took the top spots nationwide. In California, the most frequently stolen vehicle was the full-size Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by the Honda Civic sedan.Here are the top ten most stolen vehicles in California in 2022, according to the NICB:Chevrolet pickup (full size)Honda CivicFord pickup (full size)Honda AccordHyundai SonataKia OptimaGMC pickup (full size)Honda CR-VToyota CamryChevrolet TahoeStolen vehicle trends in California matched those seen nationwide, with nine of the top ten vehicles appearing on each list.Nationally, the most frequently stolen vehicle was also the full-size Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by full-size Ford pickups, according to the NICB analysis. All National Parks will be f...

Beloved chicken pie eatery in North Park celebrates anniversary with delicious deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Famous in the community for its chicken and turkey stuffed pot pies that come smothered in gravy, the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is celebrating its 85th year in business with a delicious deal for its customers. This eatery first opened in 1938 and was originally located on Fifth Avenue downtown. It later moved locations to Robinson Avenue in Hillcrest before finding its current home at 2633 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park. Sam the Cooking Guy hosting free popup cookout in Little Italy It's become an annual tradition for the establishment to celebrate its anniversary by offering deals for both dine-in and take-out Chicken Pie Dinners. This meal comes with a pot pie blend of chicken, turkey and gravy served with whipped potatoes, daily vegetable, coleslaw, a pie shop roll, and dessert."Once a year, giving a promotion to our customers symbolizes how grateful we are to still be the fourth oldest restaurant in San Diego and how we appreciate the amazing support over the decad...

Trump is en route to Washington to face charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump headed to Washington on Thursday to answer to charges that he worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election, with the former president set to appear in a federal courthouse mere blocks from the U.S. Capitol building that his supporters stormed to try to block the peaceful transfer of power.Trump departed from his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club after 1 p.m. to be flown by private plane to Washington. In what’s become a familiar but nonetheless stunning ritual, he will be processed by law enforcement and enter a not guilty plea in front of a judge. He’s expected to then be released as the case proceeds, enabling him to rejoin the campaign trail as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.An indictment Tuesday from Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith charges Trump with four felony counts related to his efforts to undo his presidential election loss in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, including conspiracy...

The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor.The group did not say when al-Qurayshi was killed but added that he died in fighting with an al-Qaida-linked group. IS spokesman Abu Huthaifa al-Ansari said that Abu Hafs al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi was named as the group’s new leader.Al-Qurayshi was the fourth IS leader to be killed since the group was founded by Iraqi militant Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and declared a caliphate in large parts of Syria and Iraq in June 2014 before its defeat years later.The spokesman, al-Ansari, said in an audio message that al-Qurayshi “was martyred” in rebel-held northwestern Syria by members of Syria’s al-Qaida-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham when they tried to detain him in the province of Idlib. “He fought them until he succumbed to his wounds,” al-Ansari said of al-Qurayshi, addin...

Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

TORONTO — A coalition of Ontario Pride organizations called on the province Thursday to urgently work with them to develop a proactive safety plan to beat back a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ hate.Leaders from five Pride organizations, from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, said that in the absence of consistent funding and provincial support, Pride festivals are struggling against what some called unprecedented levels of hate. “We can’t keep up this amount of hate,” North Bay Pride’s Jason Maclennan said at a news conference Thursday. “We are out of options and our government needs to step up.” An “alarming surge in hostility” led the group to treat a Pride event set for next month as a protest, not a parade, echoing the festival’s historical roots, Maclennan said. “The decision reflects the severity of the challenges we face.”The groups, joined by NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, called on the province to meet with LGBTQ representatives to develop a proactive s...

Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

EDMONTON — Alberta’s United Conservative government is pausing all approvals of large renewable energy projects in response to what it says are rural and environmental concerns.In a statement Thursday, the government said the Alberta Utilities Commission is to institute a six-month moratorium on approving all wind and solar power projects greater than one megawatt over issues of development on agricultural land, effect on scenery, reclamation security and system reliability.“We are proud of our leadership in responsible renewable energy development and we are committed to its continued growth,” said a statement from Nathan Neudorf, minister of affordability and utilities.“This approach will provide future renewable investments with the certainty and clarity required for long-term development.”With few regulatory barriers to entry and abundant wind and sunshine, Alberta has been a leader in renewable energy development in Canada. In 2022, 17 per cent of ...

Systemic fair access violations found in Ontario auto insurance: regulator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

TORONTO — Ontario auto insurers have been involved in intentional, industry-wide violations of rules around fair access to coverage, the sector’s regulator said Thursday.The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) says in a report that it uncovered practices that made it harder for certain types of consumers — those who had prior claims, who weren’t also buying property coverage, who lived in some municipalities, and who had less than a year of previous auto insurance coverage in Canada — to get insurance quotes.It found insurers at times slowed quotes, refused to offer coverage for those who met their approved underwriting rules, or simply didn’t respond to consumers.“Insurers chose to engage in non-transparent and illegal practices that made it more difficult for certain types of consumers to get auto insurance quotes,” it said in the report.The FSRA says the practices led to “consumer harms, unfair competition, and diminished ...

Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

VANCOUVER — A union vote among British Columbia port workers is underway to determine the fate of a deal with employers that could bring their long-running industrial dispute to an end.The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada is holding its vote from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow to decide whether to ratify the agreement recommended by negotiators.Rejection would raise the prospect of more federal involvement in the case, with the Canada Industrial Relations Board directed to impose a deal or binding arbitration on both sides if a negotiated resolution can’t be reached.The dispute shut down more than 30 port terminals and other sites for 13 days in July.Labour lawyer Don Eady says workers in Canada across multiple sectors are facing the dual threat of wage increases not keeping up with inflation, as well as the erosion of jobs caused by automation and the use of contractors.Eady, who is a partner at Toronto-based firm Paliare Roland, says port workers have ...

A Tim Hortons ‘boat-thru’ is coming to Ontario’s cottage country

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:33 GMT

Sure, you’ve experienced a Tim Hortons drive-thru but a boat-thru?Ontario residents, specifically those from Durham Region’s Scugog Township, will have the opportunity to experience just that, as guests enjoying the waters of Lake Scugog can visit the first-ever “Tims Boat-Thru.”A Tim Hortons spokesperson said the Tims Boat-Thru will be open this weekend, on August 5 and August 6, at the Beacon Marina near Port Perry, Ont., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The boat-thru will feature a collection of complimentary cold beverages, including Caramel Toffee Cold Brew, Vanilla Iced Latte, Blackberry Yuzu and Orange Ginger Sparkling Quenchers.Various watercraft are welcome to pull up to the Tims Boat-Thru, including motorized boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.“The summertime’ Tims Run’ is an iconic Canadian tradition that’s a must-do when gathering with family and friends. Our summers fly by so quickly, and Canadians savour every moment of their lo...