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Son of Aung Sang Suu Kyi is worried about her health in detention and about Myanmar’s violent crisis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — The younger son of ousted Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi says he has always avoided talking to the media, but this time is different. He’s increasingly worried about his imprisoned 78-year-old mother’s health and about Myanmar’s violent political crisis, which he calls desperate.“I’d just really like to have some form of contact with her so that I know that she’s OK, because at the moment she has no access to her legal counsel,” Kim Aris said Wednesday in a video interview with The Associated Press from his home in London.“She has no access to her personal doctors. She’s not allowed any visitors, as far as I’m aware. She’s not even allowed to mingle with the other prisoners, which means she’s basically under a form of solitary confinement.”Suu Kyi was arrested in 2021 when the army seized power from her democratically elected government. She has since been prosecuted and convicted on more than a dozen charges for offenses her supporters say were concocted to k...

Reports show new Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,” will be powered by coal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A vast industrial park being built on the tropical island of Borneo that has attracted billions of dollars in foreign and domestic investment is damaging the environment in an area where endangered animals live and migrate.The showcase Indonesian project also initially will be partly powered by coal, according to an environmental impact assessment ordered by one of its developers and reviewed by The Associated Press, but not yet made available to the public.The project championed by President Jokowi Widodo reflects Indonesia’s struggle to balance profiting from its rich natural resources and meeting its environmental goals.The environmental impact assessment commissioned by PT Kalimantan Industrial Park Indonesia, which operates a large part of the current development, describes what is happening in the 15,000 hectare (32,100 acre) area, where plumes of dust mushroom into the sky along the Celebes Sea as heavy equipment fells trees and razes paddy fields. I...

For several episodes this fall, ’60 Minutes’ will become 90 minutes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic stopwatch won’t be reset, but for six episodes this fall, “60 Minutes” will become 90 minutes.The CBS newsmagazine is stretching on some Sundays when CBS airs an NFL doubleheader, starting Oct. 8. Often, the show doesn’t air until 7:30 p.m. on the East Coast those nights (it usually starts at 7 p.m.).The request to Bill Owens, the show’s executive producer, came from top CBS executive George Cheeks, and predated the strikes that have paralyzed Hollywood and left networks looking for more content. Owens said he needed to weigh whether the three extra hours across the six episodes would dilute the broadcast.“My job is to protect the place,” he said. “I don’t ever want to harm a hair on the head of ‘60 Minutes.’”There will generally be two extra pieces on the 90-minute nights, and correspondents are already lobbying for more time to tell their stories. Extra producers have been brought in. Owens said the additional stories would likely...

One man located with slash wounds in Danforth area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

One person is being transported to hospital after a slashing in the Coxwell Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard area on Wednesday night.Police responded to a call at approximately 10:00 p.m., and upon arrival on scene police located a man with a slash wound.Medics transported the man to hospital in serious but stable condition.The suspect fled on foot wearing a light beige trench coat and there is an ongoing investigation.

COVID, trans health care, Pentagon abortion policy: Pence town hall takeaways

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

(NewsNation) — Former Vice President Mike Pence emphasized his deep conservative values during a NewsNation town hall Wednesday night as he advocated for education policy change, backed support for a senator fighting the Pentagon and defended the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID pandemic.Pence has been on the campaign trail in the early primary states Iowa and New Hampshire as he looks to gain support in the 2024 Republican presidential primary race.He also went on the offensive at last month's first GOP debate, touting his experience in the Trump administration and engaging in several back-and-forths with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. He also defended — as he has consistently done — his decision not to reject Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, 2021, during the certification of the 2024 election. Christie says he’ll follow Trump ‘around the country’ if former president doesn’t debate He has thus far struggled to gain traction and is polling at 5%, according to RealClear...

Complaints about barking dogs on social media draws hand-painted response

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Social media posts about barking dogs have things getting out of hand in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The posts have drawn an outlandish response—not on social media but on a 45-foot stretch of fencing along the yard where the dogs live.“We have barking dogs,” the message reads in black paint on the wooden fence. “Dogs bark.”“I walk my dog at 5 or 6 in the morning. I just come out shaking my head like, ‘What is going on over there?’” neighbor Will Rowe said.The fence message came in response to complaints on Facebook about excessive dog barking coming from the other side of the fence in what is a very dog-friendly neighborhood.No doubt it gets loud.“It’s a bit disruptive, but I have earplugs that I put in,” one neighbor said.“I feel like it’s not intentional at all,” said another. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony FOX 2 was unable to reach the dogs’ owner at home.The only barking heard Wednesday came from other dogs in ...

60-year-old Illinois woman's death ruled a homicide

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

TROY, Ill. – Police in Troy, Illinois, are investigating a homicide involving a 60-year-old woman.Police were asked to perform a wellness check around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road and discovered the victim's body.The woman had injuries inconsistent with a natural death."I've been in Troy for over 20 years, and I've never known anything like this to happen," said Sarah Meyer.The Troy Police Department has not identified the woman. No charges have been filed.Police said they’ll have more details once an autopsy is performed. Investigators believe this was an isolated incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW "We don't see this. This is a very safe place to live. There's a lot of anxiety, a lot...

12-year-old Jefferson County boy reported missing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

Jefferson County law enforcement is seeking information about a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Monday.Grayden Gill (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)Grayden Gill is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 120 pounds with medium-length brown curly hair and green eyes, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Gill is considered an endangered runaway.He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a black shirt and a dark red backpack and may be in the Greeley area. Anyone with information about his location should contact law enforcement, according to the sheriff’s office.This is a developing story and may be updated.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Noda breaks up Astros’ no-hit bid in 9th but Oakland still loses its 100th game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

HOUSTON — The A’s suffered their second consecutive 100-loss seasons since the 1960s on Wednesday. They nearly suffered another ignominious statistic – Oakland was no-hit for 9 2/3 innings by the Houston Astros.Hunter Brown and some Houston relievers held Oakland hitless unless Ryan Noda’s one-out single in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory.HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 13: Bryan Abreu #52 of the Houston Astros delivers during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Brown pitched six innings, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu followed with perfect innings each as AL West-leading Houston retired 11 straight batters.Ryan Pressly retired Tony Kemp on a grounder leading off the ninth, then walked Zach Gelof. Nola grounded a changeup past Pressly and into center field for a single.Seth Brown’s single and Shea Langeliers’ sacrifice fly drov...

Condominium in Los Gatos sells for $1.7 million

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:09 GMT

101 Oakland Place – Google Street ViewA 1,409-square-foot condominium built in 1977 has changed hands. The property located in the 100 block of Oakland Place in Los Gatos was sold on Aug. 21, 2023, for $1,700,000, or $1,207 per square foot. This condo features two bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Additional units that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,409-square-foot unit on the 500 block of Clearview Drive in Los Gatos sold in August 2023, for $1,230,000, a price per square foot of $873. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In January 2023, a 1,409-square-foot unit on Strathmore Place in Los Gatos sold for $1,400,000, a price per square foot of $994. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Cedarcrest Place, Los Gatos, in November ...