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Quincy man accused of ‘nightmarish attack’ on a woman in the South End; Good Samaritan praised for ‘extraordinarily brave intervention’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

A 35-year-old Quincy man accused of a “nightmarish attack” on a woman in the South End Saturday night before a Good Samaritan stepped in to defend the victim has been ordered held without bail, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.Amos Sykes is facing charges of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, and assault and battery (injuries) following the weekend’s alleged attack in the area of W. Canton Street and Appleton Street.Sykes is accused of punching a woman in the head as he sat on top of her, several witnesses told Boston Police. The victim was screaming during the assault, the witnesses told police.When police officers arrived at the scene, they saw a Good Samaritan fighting with Sykes, who then tried to get away from the cops. Sykes was quickly apprehended.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Newton triple homicide suspect is not competent to stand trial, judge rules Crime & Public Safety | ...

Derek Jeter to make first Old-Timers’ Day appearance, but ex-Yankees won’t play game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

ATLANTA – Derek Jeter will return to Yankee Stadium on Sept. 9 when he makes his first-ever Old-Timers’ Day appearance at Yankee Stadium. Just don’t expect any jump throws from the former shortstop.As was the case last year, the 75th Old-Timers’ Day will not feature a game. Instead, broadcasters Suzyn Waldman, Michael Kay and John Sterling will host a new question and answer roundtable with pinstripers of the past.Last year, the Yankees cited various factors for not playing an Old-Timers’ Day game, including scheduling conflicts and surgical procedures with regards to some marquee names. COVID-19 vaccination statuses were also an obstacle that prevented some from going on the field.While fans will surely be disappointed that there’s no exhibition once again, Jeter’s attendance should spark intrigue at an event that felt lackluster last year. Jeter is one of 29 expected attendees who played for the Yankees’ 1998 championship team 25 yea...

San Diego Humane Society sending Emergency Response Team to Maui

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Humane Society is sending their Emergency Response Team to Maui Monday to assist with the wildfires that have killed at least 96 people.The team will deploy at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the request of the Maui Humane Society, SDHS said. Once on the ground, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care, sheltering of large and companion animals and transports, SDHS spokesperson Nina Thompson said in a news release. San Diego Humane Society sends over 300 small animals to Arizona The team of four is expected to be on scene in the devastated Lahaina area of Maui for 8 to 10 days to assist with animal-related issues prompted by the fire.If you are interested in donating to the Maui relief efforts you can do so as part of a partnership with the American Red Cross, FOX 5's sister station KHON2 and parent company Nexstar.A dedicated Maui wildfire donation page has been set up where you can donate directly toward those impacted by the tragedy. The SD...

Cargojet cutting costs as it reports Q2 profit and revenue down from year ago mark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

Cargojet Inc.’s chief executive said Monday the air cargo company is cutting back on the “overspending” it incurred to meet a demand influx during the COVID-19 pandemic as it reported a decline in profit in its latest quarter.To prepare Cargojet to ride the current economic cycle, president and CEO Ajay Virmani said the company, which provides air cargo services to major cities across North America with a fleet of 40 aircraft, has shifted its focus to cost management and rightsizing its network.He said all potential cost-cutting areas are on the table aside from those that affect service.“We’re looking at every expense, whether we are cutting back on temporary labour, whether we are shipping our parts overnight or whether we are using ground services more, you name it,” Virmani told analysts on a conference call Monday morning.“The past three years, because of the COVID growth and COVID demand, it was basically getting the job done at any co...

Biden says auto workers need “good jobs that can support a family” in union talks with carmakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking major U.S. automakers and their workers’ union to reach an agreement that takes “every possible step to avoid painful plant closings” as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.The president has not yet been by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection, despite his broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign. The UAW represents 146,000 workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, which are commonly known as the big three automakers. The workers’ contracts expire at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14.Biden said in a statement Monday that as the market moves away from gasoline-powered vehicles, the auto industry still must provide “good jobs that can support a family” and ensure that “transitions are fair and look to retool, reboot, and rehire in the same factories and communities at comparable wages, while giving existing workers the first shot to fill those jobs.”“The UAW helped create the American middle c...

A family of four, a beloved uncle and his best friend. These are some of the lives lost in Maui

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation, decimating a historic town. While many wait in agony for news on whether their friends and family are safe, the fires have already claimed the lives of more than 90 people — making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. Here are the stories of those who died. ___A FAMILY’S LOSSA family of four — Faaso and Malui Fonua Tone, Salote Takafua, and her son, Tony Takafua — died while attempting to flee from the flames. Their remains were found Thursday in a burned car near their home.“The magnitude of our grief is indescribable,” read a statement from family members.Lylas Kanemoto, who knew the Tone family, confirmed the devastating news Sunday.“At least we have closure for them, but the loss and heartbreak is unbearable for many. We as a community has to just embrace each other and support our families, friends, and our community to our best of our abilities,”...

Wildfires close evacuation routes out of N.W.T. towns, some being transported by air

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Members of the Canadian Forces are being deployed to help deal with wildfires along the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary that have forced the evacuation of the town of Hay River.A National Defence spokeswoman says a reconnaissance team was on the ground in the community along the south shore of Great Slave Lake.The size of the team wasn’t immediately known, nor was what equipment or capabilities they were bringing with them.Hay River was the second area community ordered to evacuate to safety Sunday evening due to encroaching wildfires, which were about 60 kilometres away at the time. An update on Hay River’s Facebook page said a fire was preventing outbound vehicle traffic and directed residents to instead go to the Hay River airport for evacuation by air.On Sunday, 215 people were flown from Hay River to Grande Prairie, Alta., while health-care patients were transported via other flight services.Hay River has about 3,500 people. This report by...

Canadian border officers found live tarantulas in container, toy plane at Edmonton airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

Canadian border officers made an alarming discovery while searching packages shipped from overseas at Edmonton International Airport earlier this year.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says officers found two tarantulas while they searched a pair of packages shipped from Hong Kong in the spring.The first spider was discovered on May 12, 2023, when an officer noticed irregularities in a package. Upon inspection, a male tarantula was found hidden inside a plastic container.On June 1, 2023, officers found a female tarantula inside a toy plane while inspecting another package from the same shipper.Open Gallery3 items“When bringing living creatures to Canada, be aware of the rules governing their importation, including procedures to protect endangered and threatened species,” reads a release from CBSA.“Canada has strong regulations in place to facilitate the humane transport of living creatures.”The CBSA notified Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)...

Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

EDMONTON — The Canada Border Services Agency says officers discovered two live tarantulas hidden inside plastic containers at the Edmonton International Airport earlier this year. In May, officers saw irregularities in a small package from Hong Kong and found a male tarantula hidden inside a plastic container. Weeks later, an inspection of another package from the same shipper found a female spider hidden inside a children’s toy plane. It turns out the species of tarantula, which is native to Hong Kong, did not require permits to import into Canada.But the agency says the spiders were seized because they weren’t transported humanely.They have since found a new home at the Royal Alberta Museum. The agency says all living creatures, including pets, must be declared when importing them into Canada in order to avoid spreading disease and introducing foreign species.“CBSA officers were able to find and rescue these two tarantulas from inhumane shipping methods. All living cre...

5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes along border of northeast India and Bangladesh

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:50 GMT

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — An earthquake struck along the border of northeast India and Bangladesh on Monday, sending tremors through the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said.There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage in the region.The 5.5 magnitude quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and struck 18 kilometers (11 miles) northwest of Karimganj in the northeastern Indian state of Assam and about 36 kilometers (22.3 miles) northeast of Sylhet in neighboring Bangladesh, according to the USGS. Tremors were felt in various parts of India’s northeast region, including in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. In Guwahati, the capital of Assam, residents were seen rushing out of their homes as tremors continued for several seconds. The Associated Press