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Nation's largest Muslim convention kicks off in Chicagoland area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The nation's largest convention for the American Muslim community takes off in Rosemont this weekend. The annual ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) Convention has served over 25,000 Muslims and is back in the Chicagoland area for its 60th year. Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont, ILThe theme for this year is "60 Years of Service: Navigating the Way Forward," reflecting on the past of the conventions contributions to American Muslims and looking to prepare for a brighter future. American Muslim Scholar Imam Zaid Shakir, led memorial service for Muhammad Ali The weekend is filled with education discussions from tackling climate change to addressing mental health challenges. Keynote speakers and scholars also talked about global issues ranging from the Rohingya crisis to the Palestinian conflict. The convention takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4. For more information, visit: Convention Information – Islamic Society o...

Company refutes claim that self-driving cars blocked California ambulance, led to victim's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On the night of Aug. 14, a pedestrian was struck by a human-driven vehicle in San Francisco. Authorities are blaming self-driving vehicles in part for the pedestrian's death.According to the San Francisco Fire Department, after the pedestrian — who was bleeding heavily from “significant left lower extremity injuries" was loaded into an ambulance, two autonomous Cruise cars stalled and blocked emergency crews from reaching the hospital. “When we arrived at scene, the only open lanes for egress from the call were blocked by two Cruise vehicles that had stopped and were not moving or leaving the scene. We were unable to leave the scene initially due to the Cruise vehicles not moving. This delay, no matter how minimal, contributed to a poor patient outcome,” the fire department wrote in records obtained and published by Forbes on Friday. SFFD: Pedestrian died after Cruise cars blocked ambulance The pedestrian later died after reaching the hospital. However, Crui...

Business People: Brian Hoefs named state veterinarian

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

OF NOTEBrian HoefsThe Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced Dr. Brian Hoefs as executive director and state veterinarian, succeeding Dr. Marion Garcia, who left the agency in April. Hoefs has been serving in an interim role since April.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGUlteig, an Arden Hills-based engineering consultant, announced the appointment of Alison Barie as chief financial officer, succeeding Susan Aspelund, who is retiring. Barie has held financial leadership positions at CHS, Best Buy, 3M and Skywater Technology.FINANCIAL SERVICESU.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced the following leadership changes effective Sept. 1: Terrance Robert Dolan, previously vice chair and chief financial officer, named vice chair and chief administration officer, and John Stern, previously senior executive vice president and head of Finance, becomes senior executive vice president and chief financial officer; additionally, Jeff von Gillern, vice chair of Technology and Operations Services, retired on Sep...

Stillwater prison on lockdown after 100 inmates refuse to return to their cells

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

The Stillwater prison was placed on emergency lockdown Sunday after about 100 prisoners in a living unit declined to return to their cells, authorities said.It’s not yet clear why the inmates are refusing orders, according to a Minnesota Department of Corrections press release. No injuries have been reported.Staff have been removed from the housing unit’s common areas at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater.Two correctional officers are safe in the unit’s secure control area and “in communication with facility command personnel,” the press release said.The department said it has activated a crisis negotiation team and deployed a special operations response team “out of an abundance of caution.”Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Man shot to death and found lying outdoors in Frogtown early Sunday Crime & Public Safety | Hastings man dies in car crash on Highway 55 Friday night Crime & ...

Owners track cat taken from Longmont neighborhood, found it dead and dumped in river

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

Police in Longmont are investigating a disturbing case involving a family’s cat that was killed and dumped in a river. The owners say the cat’s GPS collar helped lead them right to the scene, but unfortunately, it was moments too late.Basil and Parsley aren’t like most cats.“They kind of defied what cats do. They like hiking and biking and have this full sense of this fullness of life. Particularly with Basil,” explained owner Holly Mathews.She adopted the cats with her boyfriend Travis while they lived in Norway during the pandemic.“They are indoor/outdoor cats. I was never willing to take that away from them after we moved here,” she said.Read the full story at Denver7.com.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

NFL Power Rankings: Eagles, Chiefs sit at the top of the league

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

The NFL season is upon us. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs look like they might face each other in the Super Bowl for a second straight season. The Ravens could end their postseason struggles after revamping their passing game. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions and New York Jets can potentially make a major jump.Here’s one writer’s opinion on where the rest of the league stands ahead of Week 1:1. Philadelphia EaglesThe reigning NFC champions are out for vengeance after losing in the Super Bowl. Quarterback Jalen Hurts will win his first MVP award.Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 13, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)2. Kansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. But wide receiver Justyn Ross could have a big role on offense this season.3. San Francisco 49ersAfter elbow surgery, Quarterback Brock...

Denver weather: Hot temperatures continue Sunday, but afternoon could bring thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

The weather will stay hot and sunny in the Denver area before possibly turning wet and stormy later in the day.The National Weather Service in Boulder said Sunday’s high temperature will be around 90 degrees. Thunderstorms could starting rolling in after 3 p.m. The chance for rain is about 30% with winds picking up and gusting as high as 22 mph.Some of the storms over the mountains could be slow-moving and unleash enough rain to cause minor flooding in areas scarred by wildfires. The weather service said there will be a limited risk of flooding Monday in the East Troublesome burn area in Grand County and the Cameron Peak burn area in Larimer and Jackson counties.There is a 10% chance of storms and showers will continue until around 9 p.m. Sunday, but the weather is expected to gradually clear. The Denver-area’s low temperature will be 61 degrees.Labor Day’s forecast calls for sunny, breezy weather with a high of 91 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunder...

Pedestrian struck and killed in San Jose in early morning crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

A pedestrian died after a driver struck them early Sunday morning in San Jose, police said.The crash occurred in the 1100 block of Winchester Boulevard in San Jose around 3:22 a.m. when a driver allegedly struck a pedestrian. Police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Wrong-way, head-on collision kills 2, injures 3 others in San Mateo County Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in high-speed, rollover crash on I-80 in Vallejo Saturday morning Crashes and Disasters | Vallejo: One teen killed, another injured in solo collision Friday morning Crashes and Disasters | Scotts Valley head-on crash claims lives of San Jose couple Crashes and Disasters | San Jose man killed in crash after truck driver runs red light, CHP says Police are investigating the crash and ask anyone with information to reach out to authorities. This marks the 34th traffic death in Sa...

Concord: Kidnapping victim jumped from moving vehicle as suspect sexually assaulted her while driving, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

CONCORD — A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman who bailed from his moving car to escape, authorities said.Edgar Ivan Mendoza-Uribe, of Vallejo, was charged with kidnapping, sexual battery, assault with intent to commit another crime and evading police, all felonies. He was also charged with a misdemeanor count of committing a hit and run. His bail has been set at $1.2 million.The details behind Mendoza-Uribe were distressing to police as well as the alleged victim, who called 911 after being pulled into Mendoza-Uribe’s vehicle, but was unable to articulate exactly what was going on. The dispatcher was met with the sound of her screaming at Mendoza-Uribe to stop the attack, followed by sounds consistent with a fight, authorities said.Police were able to triangulate the location of the call to an area of Concord, where an officer noticed Mendoza-Uribe’s vehicle traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. Mendo...

Israeli foreign minister opens visit to Bahrain. It’s his first to any of Israel’s new Arab allies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister on Sunday opened a visit to Bahrain that comes as the countries mark the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.It was the first visit by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to any of the four countries that normalized ties with Israel under the 2020 U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. Israel’s far-right government took office in December.Cohen had been scheduled to travel to Bahrain earlier this summer but the visit was postponed. Israeli media have said the delay was due to a visit by Israel’s ultranationalist national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to a contested holy site in Jerusalem.Cohen was greeted at the airport by his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif al-Zayani. On Monday, he is scheduled to meet Bahraini leaders and inaugurate Israel’s new embassy.The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed normalization agreements with Israel in September 2020, becoming the first of four Arab countries to jo...