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Police say deadly Montreal fire in March is now being criminally investigated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — A fire in March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation, Canadian police said Monday.Montreal police Insp. David Shane said traces of fire accelerants were found at the site, which can help explain why the flames spread so quickly.He said experts have found out where the fire started, and have ruled out an accidental cause.Seven people died in the March 16 blaze, including a long-term resident of the building, and six people who were staying in short-term rentals.Inspectors had reported multiple fire code violations during visits in the years leading up to the fire in the building.Shane said a coroner’s inquest into the deaths has been suspended while the criminal investigation follows its course.Montreal’s mayor vowed earlier this year to tighten regulation of Airbnb after the fire. It included Airbnb units in a historic city section where they are banned.Source

Man dies after a driver and biker group exchange gunfire in road rage dispute near Independence Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A motorcyclist died over the weekend after being shot by a Cadillac driver in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic area after a group of bikers blocked the driver’s way, according to Philadelphia police.The Saturday night shooting steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the nation’s birthplace, focused new attention on the gun violence plaguing the city and the nation. Police believe the driver and the biker group traded fire, but they are not yet sure who fired first, a spokesperson said.“Unfortunately, our country’s gun problem means disputes can turn deadly, needlessly cutting young lives short,” Mayor Jim Kenney said in a social media post, attributing the violence to a road rage dispute. The 36-year-old driver, who has not been identified, was shot in the arm and took himself to a hospital, where he was treated before being released Sunday, police spokeswoman Tanya Little said. No charges have been filed, but the shooting remains under...

Grains mostly higher, Livestock higher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

Wheat for Sep. was off 5.25 cents at $5.88 a bushel; Sep. corn rose 7.75 cents at $4.7850 a bushel, Sep. oats was up 4.25 cents at 4.8250 a bushel; while Aug. soybeans gained 14.25 cents at $13.9525 a bushel.Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was up .03 cent at $1.8070 pound; Aug. feeder cattle gained 2.63 cents at $2.5025 a pound; while Oct. lean hogs rose 2.03 cents at $.8185 a pound.Source

Texas coach Sarkisian says Yormark likely won’t get holiday invite before Big 12 exit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian figures Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark won’t be sitting down to break bread with the Longhorns this season, Texas’ last in the league.Sarkisian was asked Monday at his weekly news conference about Yormark’s recent comment telling Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire that his team “better take care of business” when the Red Raiders play Texas the day after Thanksgiving. While Yormark said he’ll be in Austin for the game, Sarkisian said not to expect an invitation to sit down for a Thanksgiving meal.“You know, I got a letter from the commissioner about sportsmanship the day before that speech,” Sarkisian said Monday. “So, I’m trying to figure out what are we promoting to our student-athletes and then to go say those type of things. So I’m not guessing that he’s going to be having his Thanksgiving dinner with us the night before that game.”The No. 11 Longhorns open the season at home Saturday against Rice.Texas and No...

Herdman quits as Canada men’s coach to move behind bench of Toronto FC in MLS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — John Herdman quit as coach of Canada’s men’s national team on Monday to move behind the bench at Toronto FC of Major League Soccer starting Oct. 1.The 48-year-old Briton took over as men’s coach in 2018 after seven years leading Canada’s women and helped the men qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Canada lost to Belgium, Croatia and Morocco at the tournament in Qatar.Herdman said then he hoped to stay through the 2026 World Cup, which Canada will co-host, but in June he said the Canada Soccer Association needed to increase the team’s funding.Toronto fired Bob Bradley on June 26 and made Terry Dunfield its interim coach. Toronto has 19 points, tied for the lowest in the 29-team league, and has three wins, 13 losses and 10 ties.“It’s the right time for me to step into a new challenge in my career, and the structure of a club environment is a context I’ve aspired to operate in,” Herdman said in a statement released by To...

La fiscalía española investiga a dirigente que besó a jugadora en la Copa Mundial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

Fiscales españoles abrieron una investigación contra el presidente de la federación nacional de fútbol, dijeron funcionarios este lunes, en relación con su beso en la boca que el hombre le dio a una jugadora después de ganar la Copa Mundial Femenina.Los fiscales también invitaron a la jugadora, la capitana de la selección española, Jennifer Hermoso, a comunicarse con ellos en los próximos 15 días para denunciarse como una posible víctima de agresión sexual por parte del presidente de la federación, Luis Rubiales, dijeron funcionarios.Las mujeres y los aficionados al fútbol de todo el mundo quedaron atónitos cuando Rubiales besó a Hermoso en los labios durante la ceremonia de entrega de medallas tras la victoria de España por 1-0 sobre Inglaterra, en Sídney, el domingo 20 de agosto. En huelga de hambre, la madre del suspendido presidente de la Federación Española de Fútbol La FIFA suspende al presidente de Federación Española tras beso en la ...

Blue Jays put 3B Matt Chapman on 10-day IL because of sprained right middle finger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Third baseman Matt Chapman was put on the 10-day injured list Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays because of a sprained right middle finger.Chapman left in the sixth inning of Sunday’s 10-7 loss to Cleveland. The former All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner missed three games this month because of the injury.Chapman jammed his finger returning a dumbbell to its rack in Toronto’s weight room.Toronto recalled infielder Ernie Clement from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Monday’s game against Washington.Chapman is batting .248 with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs in 125 games. He’s in the second season of a $25 million, two-year -contract and is eligible for free agency after the World Series.Chapman was traded to Toronto in March 2022 following five seasons with Oakland.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Hamstring injury sidelines Vinicius Jr. Will miss Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Vinicius Júnior has a right hamstring injury which could sideline him for about a month, Real Madrid said on Monday.Vinicius fell and clutched his thigh on Friday early in the 1-0 victory at Celta de Vigo in the Spanish league.A Madrid statement did not offer a timeline for the Brazil wing’s return. He was expected to play for Brazil in the first two matches of South American World Cup qualifying against Bolivia on Sept. 8 and Peru four days later.Madrid has suffered a rash of injuries, notably to left knee ACLs by defender Éder Militão in the first match of the season and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in training.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Denver has 225 one-way streets. Here's why

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've driven for any amount of time in Denver, you've likely become familiar with its many one-way streets. You may have even turned the wrong way down one once or twice.There are 225 one-way streets in Denver, according to the city's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI).Which areas have the most one-way streets?A map provided by the city shows most of the one-way streets are downtown and southeast of it.The further south and west you go, the fewer one-way streets you'll find, with virtually none south of Interstate 25. Videos capture bright meteor falling above Colorado Some of these streets technically aren't one-way in the traditional sense. For example, the city counts boulevards, or streets separated by a barrier in the middle, as two separate one-way streets. Speer Boulevard is a good example of this.One-way streets in Denver (Credit: Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure).Even many traditional one-way streets come in p...

Guide: What to know for Denver Broncos games in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos are heading into regular season games after the team won the final game of preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.With the recent announcement of $100 million in upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High, there are some things to know before going to a game at the home field.Here is a complete guide including what to know about getting to the game, parking, what you can bring, how to find your seats, when to arrive and more.Parking at or near Empower FieldYou can park at the stadium, but you will want to arrive early and it will cost you. Parking lots open four hours and 30 minutes before kickoff, except for Lot C, which opens about six hours early depending on kickoff time. Lot C is the early tailgating lot, and spots are sold for $40 on a first-come, first-served basis. According to the Broncos website, there is a tradition with this lot where tailgaters line up early to get those parking spaces, and the lot is expected to be sold out within 30 min...