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Israeli military court sentences 3 soldiers to prison for abusing Palestinian man, obstructing probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli military court has sentenced three soldiers to prison time for abusing a Palestinian and obstructing an investigation into the incident, the army said Wednesday, in a rare punishment against army forces.Two soldiers were convicted of abuse and a third was additionally convicted of exceeding his authority and endangering the man’s life or health, the army said. Military police investigators served up the indictment after the men were arrested last month.The indictments said the three soldiers, as well as a fourth, took the Palestinian man in a military jeep and drove to an unidentified “distant location.” During the drive and afterward, “violence was used against the victim” and he was left in a remote location, the statement said.The soldiers, whose identities were withheld, then “hid the details of the incident from their commanders in an attempt to prevent (military officials) from opening an investigation and coordinated their versio...

UN warns against losing sight of South Sudan peace process amid Sudan crisis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has warned the country’s leaders not to lose sight of the pending implementation of the peace deal that could “make or break” the country” amid the ongoing crisis in neighboring Sudan.The head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, on Wednesday said even though South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir was mediating in the Sudan crisis, he should also focus on the peace deal in his own country.“This is not the time to take our eyes off the ball,” Haysom said. “What we can learn from Sudan is how quickly matters can unravel if neglected.”Local media had reported that there were concerns that the conflict in Sudan was undermining the peace process in South Sudan, with Kiir now focused on mediation as opposed to implementing the peace deal.South Sudan’s civil war started in 2013 and ended in a peace deal in 2018 leaving nearly 400,000 people dead and more than four million others displaced.Sudan is a guarantor of the South Sudan pe...

Tribunal de Apelaciones confirma política de admisión de la escuela Thomas Jefferson en Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

Una corte federal de apelaciones dividida confirmó el martes la constitucionalidad de una nueva política de admisión en una escuela secundaria pública en Virginia que, según los críticos, discrimina a los asiático-estadounidenses altamente calificados.El fallo de 2-1 de la Corte de Apelaciones del Cuarto Circuito de EEUU en Richmond anula un fallo del año pasado de un juez federal que determinó que la Junta Escolar del Condado Fairfax se involucró en un “equilibrio racial” inadmisible cuando revisó la política de admisiones de la Escuela Secundaria de Ciencias y Tecnología, Thomas Jefferson.La escuela se cita con frecuencia entre las mejores de la nación, y los padres compiten y se preparan durante años para que sus hijos sean admitidos. Pero durante décadas, los estudiantes negros e hispanos han estado lamentablemente subrepresentados, mientras que los estadounidenses de origen asiático constituían más del 70% del alumnado.En 2020, la junta escolar renovó significativam...

ACC backs plan to offer increased payouts to schools for postseason success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving forward allowing schools to earn more money generated from their own postseason performances, a move coming as the league tries to find ways to close a growing financial gap with two power-conference peers.The ACC announced Wednesday that its board of directors have endorsed a “success incentive initiative,” with details being worked out in the coming months for implementation for the 2024-25 season. The league has long distributed revenue evenly among its membership, including money coming from revenue-generating postseason events like the College Football Playoff and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.The timing of the change would coincide with CFP expansion to 12 teams. The rest of the equal revenue-distribution structure — which would cover money tied to an ESPN TV contract running through 2036 — remains unchanged.In a statement, Duke president Vincent E. Price said league leadership is still “committed to exploring all pote...

Canada, Saudi Arabia restore ties 5 years after spat over women’s rights activists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Canada and Saudi Arabia agreed Wednesday to restore full diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, five years after a dispute over women’s rights activists damaged relations and trade between the two countries.In 2018, Saudi Arabia expelled Canada’s ambassador to the kingdom and withdrew its own ambassador after Canada’s foreign ministry, Global Affairs Canada, tweeted support for women’s right activists who had been arrested, but who have since been released. The Saudis also sold Canadian investments and ordered their citizens studying in Canada to leave.The foreign ministries of the two countries issued statements saying Wednesday’s decision stemmed from discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last November on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Canada’s ministry said there is “desire for both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on ...

Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died, according to multiple reports. The 83-year-old singer died at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, Deadline and SkyNews have reported, citing a statement from her spokesperson. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” Bernard Doherty said. A post on Turner's official Facebook page confirmed her death but did not list a cause."It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."Turner's death follows the deaths of her sons, Ronnie Turner, who died late last year at the age of 62, and Craig Turner, who died in 2018 by suicide. Turner, who became a Swiss citizen a decade ago, wa...

Trial underway in $9 million cryptocurrency theft case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Opening statements were delivered Tuesday afternoon in a most unusual theft trial.Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged 31-year-old Mark Shin with stealing the equivalent of $9 million from a cryptocurrency known as ICON.As the Problem Solvers previewed last week, Shin is accused of taking advantage of a software update that allowed users to mint their own ICON coins or tokens. How to see if some of Colorado’s $600M in unclaimed property is yours Investigators say on Aug. 22, 2022, Shin made 558 transactions over 11 hours on his personal computer to mint nearly 14 million ICON tokens without paying what they were worth at the time: nearly $9 million.Prosecutors say Shin tried to hide what he did by immediately moving the coins through a computer program known as Tornado Cash to shift the tokens into different crypto wallets.ICON fixed the software vulnerability as soon as it realized what was happening to prevent users from printing ICON tokens w...

What are Colorado's 'signs of summer?'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The summer season is usually recognized as "starting" on the summer solstice, which is June 21 this year.However, the seasons don't change all at once and there are usually a few summer-like things that start to happen before the official start of the season.FOX31 asked viewers what their Colorado signs of summer were.WeatherChanging weather is probably one of the more apparent signs that a new season is fast approaching. The more the temperatures rise, the more clear it becomes that spring is over and summer is about to begin."Hot and dry during the day, and blissfully cold in the evening," one viewer said.However, some viewers pointed out that Colorado's weather is not that predictable."[A] surprise snowstorm that angers everyone!" another viewer said.Out-of-state license plates and touristsColorado residents aren't the only ones who flock to the state's many beautiful sights during summertime. Some viewers pointed out that they know that summer has begun when they...

Christian Glass Day proclaimed, art displayed at state Capitol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Artwork made by Christian Glass will be displayed at the Colorado Capitol.Gov. Jared Polis held a news conference Wednesday to declare May 24, 2023, as Christian Glass Day in honor of the 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by a deputy last June after calling 911 for help. $19 million settlement reached for Christian Glass’ family In the proclamation, Polis said "Christian embodied the characteristics of Coloradans with a love for nature, a desire to achieve and a love for his family and community," acknowledging his artwork that was frequently inspired by the Rocky Mountains and his other talents as a chef. He said Glass was "a kind and curious soul with a desire to learn more about his world," and recognized his bright future and aspiration to learn how to code and pursue his dreams. Previous coverage: Officers charged with killing Christian Glass to face trial Glass' art will be displayed in the governor's office at the capitol. Polis said the display is ...

Miami Lakes school moves Biden inaugural poem out of elementary section of library after complaint

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:03:36 GMT

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (CNN/WSVN) — â€œThe Hill We Climb,” the poem written by Amanda Gorman for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, was moved out of the elementary section of one Miami-Dade County public school, the district confirmed Tuesday. It remains available to older children.“We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one,” Gorman read during President Biden’s inauguration. The poem was written in the wake of the attack on the Capitol in January of 2021. Now, the poem is at the center of a book battle at Bob Graham Education Center – a kindergarten through eighth-grade school in Miami Lakes – objected to the poem, for which they erroneously listed Oprah Winfrey as the author/publisher, document...