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San Diego among cities where inflation is increasing the most: study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Hang on to your wallets and clutch your purses -- rampant inflation is hitting those in San Diego harder than other cities in the nation, according to a new study. With the year-over-year inflation rate at 5% in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Federal Reserve hikes have started to slow inflation but Americans are still reeling from last year's 40-year high. However, inflation appears to be rising more quickly in certain cities. Hearing loud booms in San Diego again? This is why An analysis by personal-finance website WalletHub, which was released Wednesday, shows San Diego and North County's Carlsbad in the top 15 cities that are experiencing the most inflation. Wallethub said it compared 22 major MSAs (Metropolitan Statistical Areas) across two key metrics related to the Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation. Then, Wallethub said it compared the Consumer Price Index for the latest month, which BLS data is available to two months pr...

Berlusconi transferred from ICU to regular ward, family says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

ROME (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who has chronic leukemia, has been transferred from an intensive care unit to a regular ward at a Milan hospital, where he is being treated for a lung infection, his brother was quoted as saying on Sunday.“All OK, he’s out of intensive care,” Milan daily Corriere della Sera quoted Paolo Berlusconi as saying before visiting his 86-year-old sibling at San Raffaele hospital.Italian news agency LaPresse also said the brother confirmed the transfer out of the ICU at the hospital, where he was admitted on April 5.The hospital declined to comment on the report, but said that it would issue a medical bulletin on Berlusconi’s condition on Monday.Matteo Salvini, a longtime right-wing ally of Berlusconi, and currently a government minister, tweeted “Good luck, Silvio, my friend” and linked his wishes in the tweet to Corriere’s report. Berlusconi was hospitalized for treatment of what his doctors said is a lung infect...

Firearms expert applauds stiff sentence for Winnipeg ghost gun trafficker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

A lifelong firearms expert is applauding the 12-year sentence passed down by a Manitoba judge to a man who pleaded guilty to trafficking partially 3D-printed “ghost guns.”David Brown, a registered firearms instructor, says there’s no legitimate reason for the untraceable firearms.“It’s about time that courts recognize the seriousness of what these people are doing,” said Brown.“The so-called ghost guns have one purpose and one purpose only and that purpose is to be sold to criminals.”Last week Blake Ellison-Crate pleaded guilty to 13 firearms offences, including manufacturing and transferring restricted firearms and possession of 3-D-printed firearm frames.His 12-year sentence is believed to be the longest in Canada for weapon offences tied to a 3D printer.At his arrest in July 2022, Insp. Elton Hall, who leads the WPS organized crime section, said these types of ghost guns are a growing issue in Winnipeg.“When you look at our statistics, it looks like right now, there’s a flood of ...

Cleanup begins after freight train derailment, fire in Maine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — Canadian Pacific is leading cleanup and track repairs following a freight train derailment and fire in Maine, officials Sunday.Three rail workers were treated and released from a hospital after three locomotive engines and six train cars carrying lumber and electrical wiring went off the track Saturday in Somerset County, officials said.Canadian Pacific is leading cleanup, salvage and repair, working with state agencies and local fire and rescue, said Jim Britt from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Workers were removing derailed locomotives and rail cars, cleaning up crash debris and repairing the rail line. It was unclear how long the process would take.Some hazardous materials were on the train, officials said, but first responders determined they were not at risk of leaking or catching fire. There was no threat to public safety, officials said.People were urged to stay away as work continued.The derailme...

4 killed, 'multitude of injuries' in Alabama birthday party shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

DADEVILLE, Ala. (WRBL) - At least four people were killed Saturday night in a shooting at a celebration in Alabama, according to law enforcement.Witnesses said the shooting occurred at a 16th birthday party at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in downtown Dadeville. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said shots were fired at 10:34 p.m.Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running and screaming from the building.The total number of people shot was initially reported as more than 20. The State Bureau of Investigations, which confirmed the deaths Sunday morning, did not give an updated number of people injured. A spokesperson only said there were a "multitude of injuries" during a Sunday morning press conference, and described the investigation as a "long, complicated process." Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? Pastor Ben Hayes, who serves as the chaplain for the Dadeville Police Department and for the local high school foo...

KXAN wins 6 Texas Broadcast News Awards, including Overall Excellence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Texas Association of Broadcasters presented KXAN with six Texas Broadcast News Awards, with several KXAN team members recognized for their projects and achievements.In March, KXAN was announced as a winner in three categories, as well as named as a finalist in a few others.“The Texas Broadcast News Awards recognize outstanding local journalism produced by TAB Member Radio and TV stations serving local communities throughout the state,” TAB said. PREVIOUS: KXAN wins 3 Texas Broadcast News Awards, named finalist for Overall Excellence The awards were in the following Television categories:Public Affairs – Josh Hinkle and John ThomasInvestigative Report – Matt Grant, Dalton Huey, Chris Nelson and Josh HinkleCarole Kneeland Award – Matt Grant, Dalton Huey, Chris Nelson and Josh HinkleMultimedia/Digital Storytelling – Josh Hinkle, Kate Winkle, Haley Cihock and John ThomasPolitics/Election Coverage – Josh Hinkle, John Thomas, Jackie Kingston and Laney Va...

Business People: U.S. Bank announces key executive changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

OF NOTEU.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced the following executive leadership changes: Kate Quinn, vice chair and chief administrative officer, and Jim Kelligrew, vice chair of corporate and commercial banking, will be retiring June 30; Chief Financial Officer Terry Dolan will succeed Quinn in addition to his current responsibilities; John Stern will be promoted to senior executive vice president and head of finance; Vice Chair Gunjan Kedia will now oversee a combined wealth management, investment services, corporate and commercial banking organization, and executive vice presidents Reba Dominski and Stephen Philipson will join the company’s managing committeeENTERTAINMENTKaren L. Grandstrand has been elected to her first term on the Minnesota Orchestral Association’s board of directors. The association is the fundraising arm supporting the Minnesota Orchestra. Grandstrand is a shareholder at Fredrikson, a Minneapolis law firm, which announced her appointment.FINANCIAL SERVICESBremer ...

Hundreds hit the hardwood for Special Olympics tourney

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Over 100 athletes hit the hardwood at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Sunday morning, for a Special Olympics Super Regional showdown. The event was about much more than just basketball. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Matthew Graham is in his eighth year playing with the Troy Devil Dogs. His love for the sport is second only to his love for others. "I make lots of friends, and I love the competition," said Graham. With Sunday morning's event being free and open to the public, Graham made friends both on and off the court. "I have never seen such a strong student turnout at one of these events," said program director Danielle Armstrong. "So, everyone's really excited to be here today." Flags 4 Fallen honors Troy girl in Helderberg to Hudson Mindy Iaquinta, a small forward on the Adirondack Tigers, told NEWS10 it's great to play with people like Graham. "I love to play with my friends and my te...

Thunder move back into playoff position, walloping Worcester

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Thunder's season will come down to the final game of the year after defeating the Worcester Railers on Saturday night in front of a sold out Cool Insuring Arena, 5-1. With the regulation victory, the Thunder can clinch a playoff spot with at least one point on Sunday at 3 p.m. against Worcester. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Adirondack scored twice in the first period to take a two-goal lead. Sebastian Vidmar blasted in a one-timer from the right circle to open the scoring at 8:31 of the first period. The goal was Vidmar’s 15th of the year with assists from Ryan Smith and Dajon Mingo and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead.After he was denied, Mingo cashed in to give the Thunder a 2-0 lead. Mingo took a pass from Shane Harper in the left circle and sent a wrist shot by the glove of goaltender Henrik Tikkanen. The goal was Mingo’s fourth of the year and first with the Thunder from Harpe...

FireWolves flustered by Lyle Thompson's Swarm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany FireWolves (3-13) were defeated by the Georgia Swarm (8-8), 15-6, at the MVP Arena in Albany on Saturday evening. Georgia scored the game’s first five goals and were able to hold onto the lead for the duration of the contest.  Four different FireWolves players scored at least three points in the loss. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After multiple empty trips by both sides to open the game, Georgia struck first as Adam Wiedemann scooped up the ball in transition and ran the floor for the goal.  With eight minutes to go in the period, the Swarm added another as Andrew Kew twisted his way in close.  After Georgia secured an offensive rebound, Kew was found open on the opposite side of the floor before bouncing in his second of the quarter.  Georgia kept the early momentum as Shayne Jackson found space in the center of the floor after catching a nifty pass from Kew to go up 4-0.  With under t...