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Gallery: Over 1,000 volunteers take part in ‘Boston Meal Pack for 9/11 Day’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

The Boston Meal Pack for 9/11 Day was held Monday at Agganis Arena at Boston University.More than 1,000 people from throughout Boston spent the anniversary of 9/11 helping others, and packed 330,000 healthy, non-perishable meals to be donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank for distribution to individuals and families at risk of hunger.The Boston Meal Pack for 9/11 Day is being co-hosted jointly by AmeriCorps and the 9/11 nonprofit 9/11 Day, which was founded in 2002 by 9/11 leaders who led the efforts to establish September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance under federal law.More than 53 companies participated in the Boston Meal Pack for 9/11 Day, one of 18 9/11 Day Meal Packs held nationwide in observance of 9/11 Day, the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.As many as 20,000 volunteers participated in these Meal Packs nationwide, packing more than 6 million meals for 9/11 Day and as part of Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month.

‘Life-threatening’ flash flooding in Leominster, Fitchburg; river flooding next risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

In a dire warning, the National Weather Service posted alerts for “life threatening flash flooding” in the Leominster, Fitchburg Monday night.The weather service says the warning is for “flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”A portion of Route 2 was closed in the area as the rains kept coming.The NWS added other towns nearby were also under the alert, including Westford, Gardner, Holden, Clinton, Athol, Pepperell, Tyngsborough, Groton, Winchendon, Lunenburg, Townsend, Littleton, Lancaster, Templeton, Rutland, Sterling, Ayer andWestminster.The Weather Service added: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”River Flooding nowThe Weather Service also warned residents to keep an eye on local rivers for flooding into Tuesday and the days to come.Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts…New Hampshire… North Nashua River...

Aaron Rodgers injures his left Achilles tendon in his first series for the Jets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps.And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined.Rodgers injured his left Achilles tendon when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg during Monday night’s 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.Coach Robert Saleh confirmed the injury after the game and said Rodgers would have a MRI on Tuesday. The team said during the game that X-rays were negative. NFL Network reported Rodgers’ left foot was in a black walking boot as he was carted to the X-ray room.After a 26-yard run by Breece Hall on the Jets’ opening play, Rodgers threw his first pass away after getting heavy pressure from Gregg Rousseau. Rodgers threw incomplete on the next play, but Terrel Bernard was called for defensive holding.Then, Rodgers tried to avoid a rushing Floyd, who wrapped up the quarterback and took him down...

7 people have died in storms in southern China and 70 crocodiles are reported to be on the loose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Rainstorms battering southern China have killed at least seven people and allowed dozens of crocodiles to escape from a farm.Nearby residents were advised to stay at home after more than 70 crocodiles reportedly escaped in Maoming, a city near the coast in western Guangdong province, according to Chinese media reports.An emergency official was quoted as saying that 69 adult crocodiles and six juveniles had escaped. Some have been captured, but the operation was difficult because of the depth of a lake they are in, the media reports said.No injuries have been reported. Further west, seven people died and three are missing after multiple landslides in the city of Yulin in the Guangxi region, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. Heavy rains on Sunday and Monday triggered the landslides.The rains last week caused flash floods in Hong Kong, killing two people.The Associated Press

Talking Heads bring TIFF crowd to its feet with revamped film ‘Stop Making Sense’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

TORONTO — A boisterous world première for Talking Heads’ revamped classic “Stop Making Sense” brought a Toronto International Film Festival audience to its feet as moviegoers and the band themselves jumped up to dance, hoot and clap along to ‘80s hits.The Imax screening ignited repeated bursts of celebration in the giddy crowd, making it difficult at times to distinguish which audience – the one on the big screen or the live one in the theatre – was clapping and cheering for favourites including “Burning Down the House” and “Once in a Lifetime.”In a panel conversation immediately afterwards, frontman David Byrne declared: “This is why we come to the movie theatres.”Clad in a bright blue suit and matching shirt, Byrne took a seat next to bandmates clad in black Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth for a Q-and-A moderated by fellow New Yorker and filmmaker Spike Lee.It was the first time the band members had shared a stage since their 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in...

Monday Night Forecast: Mostly cloudy, showers expected to continue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

CHICAGO —Mostly cloudy Monday night and showers are expected to continue. Winds: N 5-10 G20. Low: 56. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Tuesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, showers (especially near the lake), N 5-10 G20. High: 69.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

No damage to Colorado Tower after fire at Red Ash Restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There was no damage to the Colorado Tower after reports of a fire at the Red Ash Restaurant in downtown Austin on Monday evening, according to Cousins Properties.At approximately 6:30 p.m., a fire was reported in Red Ash, which is located on the ground floor of Colorado Tower, Cousins said.AFD said firefighters were working to extinguish the fire and remove smoke in a 30-story high-rise building at 303 Colorado Street. There were no injuries in the fire, and the entire building was safely evacuated by the security team and AFD firefighters, according to Cousins. Furthermore, there was no damage to the building, and all offices can open Tuesday.

200+ more special events in Austin this year compared to last, safety commission asks council to review police staffing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Public Safety Commission passed a motion Monday evening to request that City Council look further into the procedure and funding for first responder special event staffing.According to the public documents related to the department's presentation, the amount of largest-scale special events is up 88.89%, and the amount of the smallest-scale special events is up 288.24%. Below is a yearly breakdown of the number of special events in Austin from 2019-2023.Austin special event breakdown presented during the September Public Safety Commission meeting.Austin City Limits Music Festival, one of the city's largest-scale events, is less than one month away. The event typically requires police overtime and supplemental law enforcement help. APD listed the following factors as challenges the short-staffed department faces when it comes to special events.Officer vacancy ratesDouble overtime pay for patrol, patrol support shifts and only pay-and-a-half for special event overt...

Carlton County man says he fatally shot wife in 2021 to end her ‘suffering’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

CARLTON, Minn. — A rural Carlton County man testified Friday that he fatally shot his ill wife at her request, putting an end to her suffering.Raymond Arthur Julian, 67, pleaded guilty to the intentional second-degree murder of Tracy Ellen Julian, 62, at the couple’s home near Kettle River in December 2021.Raymond Arthur JulianThe defendant, appearing in Carlton County District Court via video from the county jail, was emotional as he affirmed the allegations in a criminal complaint but maintained he was acting in accordance with his wife’s wishes.“It was a suicide by her, with me as the instrument,” he said.Julian faces more than 20 years in prison under state sentencing guidelines, but defense attorneys are expected to argue for a lesser punishment given the circumstances.The defendant testified that he shot Tracy Julian roughly 12 hours before Carlton County sheriff’s deputies showed up at the residence in Kalevala Township on Dec. 10, 2021. Court do...

Cedric Mullins hits grand slam in 5th inning to lift Orioles to 11-5 win over Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:35 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins helped Baltimore to another big offensive night — as the Orioles began perhaps their most important week of the regular season.Mullins hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, and the Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 to start a crucial homestand Monday night. Baltimore remained three games ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL East, and the Orioles host the Rays for a four-game series after St. Louis leaves.No matter what happens in the division, Baltimore is almost certain to be in the postseason.“I think the excitement kind of crept in, probably a full month ago,” Mullins said.Baltimore trailed 5-4 when Mullins hit a drive to right off reliever Andre Pallante, who had just replaced starter Dakota Hudson (6-2). The Orioles withstood a shaky outing from Dean Kremer, who allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings. D.L. Hall (1-0) won in relief.Gunnar Henderson also homered for Baltimore. He and Aaron Hicks each had three hits. The Orioles scored at le...