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Egypt-born “Slim” Shady El Nahas claims Canada’s only judo gold so far at the Pan American Games

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Shady El Nahas, the Egypt-born Canadian heavyweight judoka, likes to be called “Slim.” Just like rapper Eminem, who inspires his nickname, the athlete also likes to speak his mind. The 25-year-old El Nahas on Monday won the only judo gold medal for Canada so far at the Pan American Games. The final day of judo competition is Tuesday.Asked what his plan was to defeat Chile’s Thomas Briceño — and the home crowd — in the final, El Nahas was straight forward.“Beat him up,” the judoca said. “No, I am joking. I knew the crowd was going to be against me. But I used that as motivation and I wanted to play smart.”El Nahas, who arrived in Chile saying he was injured after a taking the bronze medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam last week, won by a match-ending ippon. He finished fifth at the Tokyo Olympics, and looked ready for a better finish next year in Paris.Despite getting some insults from the fans during the final, the Canadian left the room under applause aft...

¿Por qué falta combustible en Argentina?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

(CNN) –– Las largas filas de autos en las estaciones de servicio a la espera de gasolina suman cinco días en muchos lugares de Argentina. En algunos casos, la venta del combustible está racionada. El ministro de Economía y candidato presidencial, Sergio Massa, responsabilizó a las empresas petroleras e indicó que retienen stock “por especulación”. Desde el sector empresarial responden que no hay combustible.Autos varados en medio de la ruta, otros estacionados en sitios poco habituales y larguísimas filas en las estaciones de servicio son imágenes cada vez más comunes desde el jueves. La falta de gasolina afectó al consumo minorista, aunque el mayorista también sintió el impacto. La Federación Argentina de Entidades Empresarias del Autotransporte de Cargas (Fadeeac) advirtió el viernes en un comunicado sobre un “creciente desabastecimiento de combustible”.La Fadeeac agregó que esta crisis “impacta de modo directo en la productividad y rentabilidad” del transporte de cargas “y por en...

Saints gratified by first true offensive outburst of the Derek Carr era

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Maybe Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints’ offense have turned a corner — or merely looked good against another struggling team. Whatever the case, the Saints returned home from a 38-27 victory at Indianapolis feeling a lot better about themselves and what’s ahead in their final nine games.“Any time you win in this league it breeds some confidence in your group,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said Monday. “That was good to see. And all that being said, that one’s over and now we’ve got to go on to the next one.”New Orleans (4-4) will head into that next game tied atop the anemic NFC South, even with Atlanta (4-4) and a half game ahead of Tampa Bay (3-4).And offensive leaders sounded more than a little validated after their unit produced five touchdowns for the first time all season after a series of high-profile red zone failures in previous weeks.“Even though the whole world was falling down, I was like, ‘Inside our building, we are getting better...

‘This is a crisis’: Montgomery Co. panel explores juvenile crime, possible actions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

Bomb threats, carjackings, gun offenses. While juvenile crime on the whole in Maryland is below pre-pandemic levels, the numbers for particular offenses are “off the charts,” according to Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy.Montgomery County Council members on the Public Safety Committee were briefed on the issue Monday. According to information provided to them, juvenile carjackings in the state jumped by 85% and handgun violations were up 220% between 2021 and 2023.Last week, a high school student was found with a firearm at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. On the same day, students at Fairland Elementary School found a gun in a trash can on campus.Also last week, a 12-year-old was found responsible for seven bomb threats directed at Montgomery County schools. A 15-year-old was found responsible for a bomb threat directed at Paint Branch High School on Thursday.“Thousands of people were impacted by the conduct of two people,” Counc...

Maine mass shooter’s family reached out to sheriff 5 months before rampage, sheriff’s office says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Five months before the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, the gunman’s family alerted the sheriff that they were becoming “concerned” about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms, authorities said Monday.After the alert, the Sagadohoc County Sheriff’s Office reached out to officials of Robert Card’s Army Reserve unit, which assured deputies that they would speak to Card and make sure he got medical attention, Sheriff Joel Merry said.The family’s concern about Card’s mental health dated back to early this year before the sheriff’s office was contacted in May, marking the earliest in a string of interactions that police had with the 40-year-old firearms instructor before he marched into a bowling alley and then a bar in Lewiston last Wednesday, killing 18 people and wounding 13 others.He was found two days later with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an intensive search spanning two days that caused shelter-...

Fraud case involving twins who claimed Inuit status adjourned until new year

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

By Cara McKenna, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterA court case involving twin sisters who are facing fraud charges for claiming Inuit status has been adjourned until the new year.Amira and Nadya Gill and Karima Manji — who has claimed to be their adopted mother — are each facing two counts of fraud over $5,000 for allegedly defrauding two Inuit organizations in Nunavut.The three women live in “Ontario” and did not appear for a scheduled court date at the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit Monday — but lawyer J. Scott Cowan was present on their behalf via Zoom from Rankin Inlet. Cowan appeared as Manij’s legal representative and as an agent for the Gills. He asked chief justice Neil Sharkey, who was presiding over the session, to adjourn requests for the defendants till the new year.Cowan explained the two sisters have not yet found counsel to represent them who are licensed to practice in Nunavut as members of the bar. He added that crown prosecutor Sarah White, who is part...

Dania Pointe hosts 2nd annual Food and Wine Festival featuring its top restaurants

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

“Shine like the sun” is what Dania Pointe wants to manifest for you and for their 2nd annual Food and Wine Festival, they’re shining a spotlight on their foodie party this weekend.Dania Pointe is showing off their top restaurants and wants your whole gang to have a bite of the fun.Like your food on point? Check out Dania Pointe.They’re grooving to the foodie beat with their very own food and wine festival.Emily Wirley: “Last year was such a great time for everyone. This year we’re going to have more food, more wine. It’s going to be bigger and better and we’d love for everyone to come out to the event to be able to explore all the different restaurants at Dania Pointe.”Exploring is what life is all about.With two separate spots, there’s plenty of turf to cover.Emily Wirley: “It’ll be divided up into two sections, so we have the tasting pavillion, which will feature ten of our restaurants and entertainment venues...

Deaf community holds vigil at Malden bowling alley for local man killed in Lewiston shootings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

A tight-knit deaf community in Malden remembered a local man on Monday night, who was one of their own killed in the Maine mass shootings last week.Dozens came together in Malden at bowling alley Town Line Luxury Lanes to honor the Steve Vozella father of two. He was playing in a cornhole tournament for deaf athletes in Lewiston when he was shot and killed.“It’s been difficult,” his son Andrew Vozzella said. “I’m a first responder in Texas, and we always say this will never happen to us, until it did. Quite frankly, I’m still awaiting to grieve and process.”Steve grew up in Chelsea and graduated from the Beverly School for the Deaf. His son said he’s overwhelmed by all of the support.“The deaf community, the best way to describe it, is we’re one family. We support each other. We’ll be here for each other,” Andrew said. “I did not think this many people would be here. I know my father would love it. He would love what’s going on here to...

7 Investigates: Handled With Care? Live Baby Chickens Shipped in the Mail 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

Shocking and disturbing pictures you’ll see on just one station: live newborn chickens an insider tells 7 Investigates are being shipped across the country — arriving in Boston dead or in boxes that are crushed. Dave Puglisi has the story.Dead baby chickens. Loose chicks. Smashed boxes. 7 Investigates is told this is how some young birds arrive at Logan Airport after being shipped by hatcheries.“It takes my breath away,” an anonymous tipster said. The man, who works at Logan but doesn’t want to be identified, says he started documenting what he says are shocking and heartbreaking deliveries.  A box labeled “live birds” is smashed under a larger box.Boxes appear to have been tossed around.  A box is filled with dead chicks.“You never know what you’re gonna see when you open up the door. It’s almost like you gasp,” the tipster said.  How can this happen?The U.S. Postal Service allows da...

Chicago Bears injury news: QB Justin Fields will miss his 3rd straight game, plus Jaquan Brisker and Tremaine Edmunds updates

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:55:21 GMT

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters Monday at Halas Hall to recap Sunday’s 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.Here are three things Eberflus said about key injuries.1. Tyson Bagent will make a 3rd consecutive start against the New Orleans Saints.Eberflus said quarterback Justin Fields will miss a third straight game Sunday as he continues his recover from a dislocated right thumb. Eberflus classified Fields as “week to week” with the injury he suffered Oct. 15 against the Minnesota Vikings.Eberflus said Fields is “improving” but wouldn’t say whether he has tried throwing as he works to regain his grip strength.“I’m not going to get into particulars, but he is progressing,” Eberflus said. “We like where he is right now.”Fields traveled with the Bears to SoFi Stadium and was on the sideline for the Chargers game.Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 37 passes for 232 yards with no touchdown ...