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Zelenskyy says NATO’s ‘absurd’ plans for Ukraine fall short

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, SEUNG MIN KIM and KARL RITTER (Associated Press)VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as “absurd” the absence of a timetable for his country’s membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance’s leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. The broadside from Zelenskyy could renew tensions at the summit shortly after it saw a burst of goodwill after Turkey agreed to advance Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Allies hope to resolve the seesawing negotiations and leave Vilnius with a clear path forward for the alliance and its support for Ukraine.Officials have drafted a proposal, which has not been publicly released, on Ukraine’s potential membership. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, but Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that he was not satisfied.“W...

Here are the Minnesota State Fair’s official new foods for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

At last year’s State Fair, the line for a slice of pickle pizza stretched down the block.So this year, we’re getting — are you ready? — pickle fries, pickle lemonade, pickle cheese curd tacos, pickle paleta popsicles, mango punch-infused pickles and even pickle fudge.With 34 total entries, the 2023 list of official new Minnesota State Fair foods is smaller than last year’s, but both longtime institutions and new favorites like Union Hmong Kitchen have fresh options for us to dig into. The Fair also has seven exciting new vendors, including downtown favorite Afro Deli.So don’t worry — it’s not all pickles. There’s plenty of cheese curds, bacon, and mini donut innovations to go around. (Plus, lutefisk makes a cameo appearance.)*Indicates new vendor. All new vendors listed below.Official New FoodsAl Taco Baba (Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair)1. Al Taco Baba: Traditional hummus, harissa, barbacoa, corn, queso fresco, chili dust, shatta (hot sauce...

Man accused of killing teen after MetroLink ride

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

PAGEDALE, Mo. -- A man is facing murder and robbery charges after a 19-year-old's body was found Friday on a sidewalk along St. Charles Rock Road. Kenneth Hall, 28, is accused of shooting and killing Jaylin Johnson near a MetroLink station.The Major Case Squad of St. Louis released images of 'persons of interest' in this crime Monday. They were asking for the public's help to find people Johnson was with on the night of his death.Investigators say that Hall was with a group of people riding westbound on a MetroLink train on July, 7. Johnson was on the same train. Surveillance video shows Hall and others pointing at Johnson. He was talking to two women in Hall's group. Accused killer’s case thrown out over one question at trial Hall, Johnson, and others got off of the train at the Rock Road station in Pagedale. Investigators say that Johnson was shot and killed near the MetroLink station. His belongings, including a cellphone and gun were stolen. The victim's pockets were turned in...

Boulder woman dies in 500-foot fall after free-solo climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

A 26-year-old Boulder woman died after free-solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park and falling about 500 feet, park officials said.Her 27-year-old climbing partner, who notified rangers via cell phone of her fall on Sunday, was uninjured and rescued using a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter and hoist.A park search and rescue team hiked to the area, above Ypsilon Lake, to assist with the recovery of the body, park officials announced in a news release. The woman wasn’t identified.The Blitzen ridge on Ypsilon Mountain is located on the east side of the park. Free-solo means climbing without a rope for protection.

Denver weather: Toasty 97-degree temps under mostly clear blue skies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

The weather in metro Denver on Tuesday will be the warmest this year as the sun shines down under clear blue skies without significant precipitation, drying out trees, shrubs, and soil, according to the National Weather Service.Wind will blow across the state, gusting at speeds up to 21 miles per hour in Colorado Front Range cities, and faster high at high elevations in the mountains, weather service forecasters said.The high temperature in Denver will be 97 degrees, decreasing to 64 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Wednesday, the high temperature is expected to be 93 degrees.Around Colorado, temperatures on Tuesday widely were expected to exceed 95 degrees.Toasty temperatures this afternoon! Clear skies and breezy gusts up 25 mph in the higher elevations are expected. #COwx pic.twitter.com/xIpQp9hUsG— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 11, 2023The above-average heat, combined with likely wind, has raised fire risks in western Colorado forests. Weather service officials warn...

New restaurant downtown wants their “regulars” to feel at home in this hidden speakeasy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

Dining at The Regular, a modern fine-dining restaurant that opened last week downtown, is like taking a seat at owners Sydney Younggreen and Brian De Souza’s own dinner table.Every detail throughout the 44-seat restaurant, located at 1432 Market St., has been carefully thought out: from the old school rock-n-roll music playing on the speakers to the quirky yet cozy furniture in the lounge; from the central fireplace that’s a nod to the one in their own home to the green touches in honor of Younggreen’s favorite color. They even built the bar with no name-brand spirits in order to push you outside of your comfort zone.Owners Sydney Younggreen and Brian De Souza met while working at a restaurant in New York City and have worked at Michelin-starred spots like Le Bernardin and Blue Hill. (Photo by Bird Tree Productions)“Every little thing that you see around – every fork, knife, every plate has been hand selected,” De Souza said. “It’s music that we listen to, not just what’s on t...

Authorities pursue allegedly stolen vehicle near Compton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is pursuing an allegedly stolen Kia Soul near Compton Tuesday morning. Sky5 is overhead.

Pedestrian killed on 101 Freeway; several lanes closed through downtown Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

One person was killed and several lanes were closed in a crash on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning.The incident was reported around 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes near North Los Angeles Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. A vehicle somehow struck and killed a pedestrian but no further details about the crash were immediately available. Three lanes were blocked on the southbound side of the freeway as a result of the collision. A SigAlert for the lane closures was issued shortly after the crash. There was no word on when the lanes would reopen.

Man shot multiple times in South Los Angeles, LASD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

A man died after he was shot multiple times in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles Monday afternoon.The man, only identified as being in his early-to-mid 40s, was shot in the 8500 block of Graham Avenue at about 3:40 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. He suffered gunshot wounds to his upper and lower torso, though officials did not specify the number of times he was shot. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.No information about the shooter or shooters was available, and the investigation is ongoing. To submit information anonymously, call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Someone is trying to sell an OceanGate submersible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:26 GMT

An OceanGate submersible is listed for sale at a price of nearly $800,000 and the broker who's been trying to sell it for five years wants nothing to do with it, NewsNation reports.Yacht broker Steve Reoch has been trying to sell the $795,000 submersible for years and told Insider he no longer wants anything to do with the company.OceanGate found itself in the spotlight after the Titan submersible imploded on a dive to the Titanic, carrying five people aboard. Authorities launched a massive rescue mission before locating a debris field and determining the sub had suffered a catastrophic failure, killing all those on board.The logo for OceanGate Expeditions is seen on a boat parked near the offices of the company in Everett, Wash., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ed Komenda)Like the Titan, the Antipodes seats five people, but the similarities end there. Antipodes was originally built for Perry Submersibles and was owned by several others before being sold to OceanGate. It's able to...