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Ex-employee of San Carlos nonprofit agency accused of embezzling $700,000

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

SAN CARLOS — A former employee of a San Carlos-based nonprofit organization is accused of embezzling roughly $700,000 over a 13-year period, according to prosecutors.On Thursday, Clarise Ann Blanchard, 76, of Foster City, pleaded not guilty to charges including embezzlement, forgery and identity theft, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police say ‘armed’ man whose presence forced Palo Alto school lockdown only carried phone Crime and Public Safety | Man allegedly attacks Millbrae convenience store clerk during robbery attempt while on bail Crime and Public Safety | ‘Criticizing a judge is not illegal’: Charges dropped against San Mateo County man accused of threatening jurist Crime and Public Safety | Road-rage incident ends in Peninsula man’s arrest on gun-related charges Crime and Public Safety | Prominent Daly City musi...

“The Squad,” Part 3: The Last Gaza War

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

More than 18,600 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s latest wave of attacks began just over two months ago, following the October 7 Hamas attack that killed some 1,200 Israelis. While the Biden administration continues to support Israel in its devastation, politicians and heads of state around the world are calling for a ceasefire. The last extended war on Gaza, in 2021, would reshape the Democratic Party’s posture toward Israel and Palestine. On this episode of Deconstructed, Ryan Grim brings us another audio documentary, adapted from an excerpt of his new book, “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution.” In this episode, Grim revisits the 2021 Gaza war. When members of the Squad and their allies began speaking out about the U.S. government’s support for Israel, the debates in Washington grew extremely messy. The Squad’s opposition led to a political showdown, with special interest groups and other politicians applying pressure on those critical of I...

Mourinho gets away without a touchline ban and is only fined for labeling a referee unstable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

ROME (AP) — Roma coach Jose Mourinho escaped a touchline ban after cooperating with the Italian soccer federation’s disciplinary prosecutor and was instead only fined 20,000 euros ($22,000) on Friday for labeling a referee unstable.Before a recent match with Sassuolo, Mourinho questioned the abilities of referee Matteo Marcenaro.“We had him three times as a fourth official and I don’t think he has the emotional stability for games of this level,” Mourinho said.During the same news conference, Mourinho attacked Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi, saying the player “exaggerates fouls to draw yellow cards.”Mourinho later said his Italian wasn’t proficient enough to explain certain concepts.Roma was also ordered to pay a fine of 20,000 euros ($22,000), with the money from both the club and Mourinho going toward medical research.Mourinho was suspended for two matches at the start of this campaign for comments about a referee at the end of last season. He was also banned for four matches b...

Jurors deciding how much Giuliani must pay for lies in a Georgia election workers’ case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Thursday to decide how much Rudy Giuliani must pay two former Georgia election workers for spreading lies about them that led to a barrage of racist threats and upended their lives.The jury left for the day without announcing a decision and were expected to resume deliberations at Washington’s federal courthouse Friday morning. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages over Giuliani’s false claims accusing them of ballot fraud while the former New York City mayor was fighting to keep Republican Donald Trump in the White House after the November 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden.The potential hefty damages come at the same time Giuliani is gearing up to defend himself against criminal charges stemming from his legal representation of Trump. Giuliani’s lawyer told jurors the damages the women are seeking “would be the end of Mr. Giuliani.” In his closing argument, an att...

Women’s World Cup winner Spain finally rises to the top of FIFA rankings ahead of United States

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup winner Spain rose atop the FIFA rankings published Friday after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League.Spain finished top of a Nations League group this month that included Sweden, which had led the most recent FIFA rankings published in August after the Women’s World Cup.Spain now is No. 1 for the first time, ahead of the United States, France and World Cup finalist England. Sweden dropped four places to No. 5.FIFA said Spain became the fourth nation to top the women’s rankings since they were created in 2003, following the U.S., Germany and Sweden.Spain will play at the Nations League mini-tournament in February with France, Germany and the Netherlands. Two teams will join host France at the Paris Olympics in July.A total of 192 of FIFA’s 211 member federations now feature in the women’s rankings, FIFA said.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Corea del Sur verá caer su población a niveles de la década de 1970, según el Gobierno. ¿Qué significa esto?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

(CNN) — Corea del Sur, el país con la tasa de natalidad más baja del mundo, espera que esta caiga aún más en los próximos dos años, al tiempo que se prevé que su población total se desplome a niveles no vistos desde la década de 1970.Los nuevos datos subrayan la bomba demográfica a la que se enfrentan Corea del Sur y otras naciones del este asiático, como Japón y Singapur, a medida que sus sociedades envejecen rápidamente tan solo unas décadas después de su espectacular industrialización.Se prevé que la tasa total de fecundidad de Corea del Sur, es decir, el número de nacimientos de una mujer a lo largo de su vida, descienda de 0,78 en 2022 a 0,65 en 2025, según el organismo gubernamental Statistics Korea.En el peor de los casos, esa tasa podría bajar hasta 0,59 nacimientos por mujer en 2026, según la agencia.Se espera que vuelva a subir gradualmente hasta 1,08 en 2072, pero sigue estando muy por debajo de los 2,1 nacimientos por mujer necesarios para mantener una población es...

RAK Brewing Co. opens in Frederick hoping to inspire ‘Random Acts of Kindness’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 30px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-radius: 5px;}This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "8e9b5819-9ece-433b-a8e1-874d543c2f72"}).render("e5552fdfdc6740c0b1bd5d052f847f51"); });Frederick, Maryland, has become a craft-beer destination located just an hour from D.C. and Baltimore.Now, the historic town is “hopping” even more as RAK Brewing Co. opens this Friday, Dec. 15.“Frederick is a huge destination,” co-owner Steve McIntyre told WTOP. “We have the most breweries per capita in all of Maryland. Right now we have eight breweries, technically ...

A rescue dog without paws is getting boots for Christmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

Hong Kong (CNN) — Some cases are so awful that dog rescuer Catherine Lumsden doesn’t have the words to express how angry they make her feel.One evening in August, the founder of Catherine’s Puppies, a shelter in Sai Kung, a district in northeastern Hong Kong, received a call about Chloe – an 18-month-old chihuahua mix and new mother of three.Chloe was found by volunteers a few days prior, heavily pregnant and without paw pads or claws on all four of her little legs.Chloe and her puppies after being rescued by Catherine Lumsden in Hong Kong.(Courtesy: Catherine Lumsden)“The vet said she wasn’t born this way, and there is no way this happened by accident,” Lumsden said. “They were at some point cut off by a person, not a vet. I have absolutely no way to find the monster who did this.”Chloe couldn’t put any weight on her front left leg, the pressure was too much on her fragile bones. The vet suggested it could be infected, possibly requiring surgery to ease the pain, but that would mea...

Teens in custody after brawl near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

Coral Springs Police have successfully taken into custody the teenagers responsible for a disturbing brawl captured on video, depicting a violent altercation near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, occurring off-campus at North Community Park in Coral Springs, adjacent to the high school’s parking area. The video reveals a shocking moment where one teenager violently slams another to the ground, resulting in the victim suffering a cracked skull.Witnesses recount that the fight escalated, with one teen reportedly pulling out a knife. The injured student was rushed to the hospital, prompting concerns among the school community.“I was there when they started chasing him, but when I left, he was just in an ambulance leaving, so I heard that he got he fractured his skull or something,” said Patrick Fox, a friend of the victim. As of Friday morning, the injured student is reported to be recovering at home. Coral Springs Poli...

Traffic pattern change postponed due to weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:09:20 GMT

The anticipated traffic pattern change for southbound Interstate 95, directing traffic to eastbound Interstate 395, faces a weather delay. The new traffic configuration will now take effect on Wednesday morning, December 20.Once the traffic shift goes into effect, drivers on southbound I-95 will continue to utilize exit 2D, redirecting them to the new eastbound I-395 bridges. Those intending to proceed to the MacArthur Causeway can remain in the left lanes onto mainline I-395. Additionally, drivers seeking exits at NE 2 Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard would be able to use exit 2B on the right.For drivers on northbound I-95 heading east on I-395, a lane merge to the left will be necessary upon entering the new I-395 bridges. The updated traffic pattern aims to improve the flow of traffic and enhance navigation in the area.Despite the initial plan, the weather conditions have prompted a delay. Electronic message boards and additional signage will be strategically placed to guide drivers ...