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South Africa didn’t know a US-sanctioned Russian ship carried its military purchases, inquiry finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African officials did not know a sanctioned Russian ship was assigned to deliver military equipment to the country until the vessel was nearing national waters, according to an inquiry into an incident that caused diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S.U.S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety accused South Africa in May of having weapons intended for Russia loaded on to the Lady R when the container ship docked near Cape Town in December. The ship is under U.S. sanctions for ties to a company that transported arms for Russia’s war on Ukraine. South Africa denied there was a government-approved deal to ship weapons to Russia from the country, which officially has taken a non-aligned stance on the Ukraine war. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a three-person panel led by a retired judge to oversee an inquiry into the matter. An executive summary of the panel’s report released Tuesday night stated that the ship offloaded military equi...

Man stabbed multiple times during argument on North Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in critical condition after being stabbed during an argument on the city's North Side.The stabbing happened around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of North Sheffield. Police said the 36-year-old man was arguing with another man in an alley when the offender began stabbing the 36-year-old with a knife. Bolingbrook 8-year-old dies after ATV catches fire in Pembroke Township The victim was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition with stab wounds to the body.No one is in custody. Area Three Detectives are investigating.

Cubs hit an offensive mark again in 2023 in win over the Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

CHICAGO — In besting their win total from the entire 2022 season, the Cubs kept up a 2023 trend in their victory on Tuesday evening.They did so thanks to their offense, which came alive at the perfect time to creep them a little closer to a playoff berth. Thanks to a seventh inning rally, the Cubs bested the Giants 11-8 at Wrigley Field Tuesday to extend their winning streak to three games and give them a 75th victory of the season. That's more than they had last year, keeping them three games ahead of the Reds for the second Wild Card spot and 2 1/2 games behind the Brewers for first in the National League Central division.In doing so, the Cubs also had a double-digit number of runs, which they've done for the 22nd time in the 2023 season. That's the second-most in Major League Baseball, as they only trail the Rangers in that category (23). It's the second time in three games the Cubs have pulled this off, scoring 15 runs in a win over the Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati. So far the t...

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little to no control on data collected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds, with half also saying they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order.The proliferation of sensors in automobiles — from telematics to fully digitized control consoles — has made them prodigious data-collection hubs. Tesla data security breach sees private information released: Nevada AG But drivers are given little or no control over the personal data their vehicles collect, researchers for the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation said Wednesday in their latest “Privacy Not Included” survey Security standards are also vague, a big concern given automakers’ track record of susceptibility to hacking.“Cars seem to have really flown under the privacy radar and I’m really hoping that we can help remedy that because they are truly awful,” said Jen Caltrider, the study’s research lead. “Cars have microp...

Dean's Home Video: 'The Changeling' and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

CHICAGO — The first full week of September features a number of new home video releases, including a new horror show getting ready to debut on Apple TV+."The Changeling," which is based on a book by Victor LaValle, is set to be released on Friday with the first three episodes appearing on the streaming service.That is just one of a few new programs that are set to debut this week and is featured on this edition of "Dean's Home Video" that aired on WGN Morning News on Wednesday.Dean Richards took a look at "The Changeling" along with other releases like season five of "Virgin River," season 2 of "Wheel of Time," season 4 of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," "Sitting in Bars with Cake," "Predators," and more.You can see more in this episode of "Dean's Home Video" from the September 6 show in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

New Texas law aims to fix toll billing complaints

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Sept. 1, House Bill 2170 took effect with the intent to address the most commonly reported complaint KXAN highlighted in its “TxTag Troubles” investigative project: billing issues. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: TxTag, lawmakers resolve some tolling problems. What comes next? KXAN revealed many of those complaints reported errors in processing toll charges among customers with auto-pay accounts, resulting in surprise bills and late fees. “There is a lack of transparency and adequate communication between some toll entities andcustomers. Customers are not always adequately notified that there is a problem processing their payment,” according to the bill’s statement of intent. RELATED: ‘It ain’t working.’ TxTag auto pay problems leave some drivers with big bills Since the launch of "TxTag Troubles" in May, KXAN has continued to receive complaints from toll customers alleging the problem remains. Viewers with auto-pay accounts said they received late toll bills in ...

Appointees of new statewide task force to work on how to prevent organized retail theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Organized Retail Theft Task Force, a result of House Bill 1826 that took effect Sept. 1, has received ten appointments Tuesday from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.The initiative was designed to examine the impact of organized retail crime in Texas and provide guidance to those affected by retail crime on how they can combat and manage it, according to a release from the comptroller's office. Hegar’s appointments to the Organized Retail Theft Task Force include: Adam Colby, Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence CenterCarly Richter, Comptroller of Public Accounts (Criminal Investigation Division)Tiana Sanford, Montgomery County District Attorney's OfficeFaith Kohler, Amazon; Christian Hardman, eBayAdam Mendoza, TargetDarrell S. Taylor, H-E-BCorey Yates, JCPenneyArt Lazio, 7-ElevenJoyce Beebe, Rice University (Baker Institute).“I am pleased to be leading this critical effort and grateful to all the members of this task force for agreeing to serve,” Hegar said. “We hav...

APD looking for vehicle burglary suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Tuesday detectives need the public's help identifying a suspect in connection with a burglary of vehicle in Central Austin on Sunday. According to APD, the man got into the victim's car and stole several items before leaving in what police said could be a dark gray Land Rover with black rims. Police said the man is around 20 years old, Hispanic and has short, black hair and trimmed facial hair.They said he has a tattoo on his right inner forearm and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and dark, blue jeans.Austin Police said the crime happened in the 4000 block of Duval Street on Sunday morning around 5:45. Austin Police search for suspect in vehicle burglary case. (photo courtesy: Austin Police)Austin Police search for suspect in vehicle burglary case. (photo courtesy: Austin Police)Austin Police search for suspect in vehicle burglary case. (photo courtesy: Austin Police)Anyone with information can submit their tip anonymously through the Ca...

Round Rock, Cedar Park clash in KBVO Game of the Week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Both Round Rock and Cedar Park are looking to right the ship after Week 2 losses, and they'll clash Thursday in the KBVO Game of the Week at John Gupton Stadium.The Dragons (0-2) fell to San Antonio Reagan 35-28 despite quarterback Mason Cochran piling up 282 total yards, 216 passing and 66 rushing, with three touchdowns. The Rattlers bit Round Rock with the ground game as tailback Cole Pryor rushed for 144 yards on 26 attempts with four touchdowns.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe Timberwolves (1-1) met local buzzsaw Vandegrift and lost 41-17. Senior wide receiver Blake Suber reeled in seven catches for 91 yards and a touchdown while senior quarterback Ayden Arp threw for 208 yards. Vipers wide receiver Miles Coleman had a career game against Cedar Park with nine catches for 231 yards and two touchdowns.Roger Wallace...

Central Hudson rate increase public hearings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:47 GMT

ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Details of Central Hudson's new proposed rate increase were shared on Tuesday, August 29, and New York State regulators have scheduled multiple virtual public hearings for input. The hearings will take place on Tuesday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Two hearings will take place each day, one at 1 p.m., the next at 5 p.m. If approved, the rate hike would increase Central Hudson’s revenues by more than $180 million. For customers, this means a typical residential customer’s bill would go up by an estimated $30 a month for electricity, plus another $30 a month for gas customers. Bark N’ Brew at Grafton Lakes State Park “It’s crucial that we have folks attend these hearings, to speak up about how they will be negatively impacted by rate increases, or whether or not their billing issues have yet to be remedied,” says Jess Mullen, Executive Director of Communities ...