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Kenya launches an inquiry into alleged abuses by a British army training unit, including a slaying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Kenya has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations and ethical breaches by a British army training unit that has been active for decades in the country the U.K. calls “our defense partner of choice in East Africa.”The U.K. Ministry of Defense didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.Britain has roughly 200 military personnel permanently based in Kenya. Most of them currently are training more than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers a year before their deployment to neighboring Somalia to combat al-Qaida’s longtime East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab. The British government invests more than 1.1 billion Kenyan shillings ($9.6 million) every year into the partnership.But some Kenyans have raised concerns about the way British forces treat local residents and the environment in arid, bandit-plagued areas north of Mt. Kenya where they train. In late 2021, Kenyan police said they were reopening the case of a local woma...

Tandy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

FT WORTH, Texas (AP) — FT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) on Tuesday reported net income of $531,000 in its second quarter.The Ft Worth, Texas-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share.The leather goods retailer posted revenue of $17.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TLF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TLFSource

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

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Goalkeeper Kepa says Real Madrid was an easy choice despite offers from other clubs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Kepa Arrizabalaga was officially introduced as a Real Madrid goalkeeper on Tuesday, saying he didn’t have to think too hard when the offer arrived.“It was an easy decision,” Kepa said after being introduced by club president Florentino Pérez. “I had other offers from important clubs, but when I was told about this option, it all happened really fast.”Kepa arrived on a one-year loan from Chelsea to help make up for the absence of regular starter Thibaut Courtois, who tore a ligament in his left knee last week and will be sidelined for a lengthy period.One of the clubs negotiating with Kepa was Bayern Munich, which was trying to find a replacement for the injured Manuel Neuer.“These were some intense days, but when I received the offer from Real Madrid everything was clear,” said the 28-year-old Kepa, who in 2018 became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea for 80 million euros (then $93 million).He had already been linked to a move with Madrid at ...

The Marines have joined the Hawaii wildfire recovery effort. Follow live updates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated part...

1 shot in Denver's Montbello neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police were investigating a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in the Montbello neighborhood.Police were at 48th Avenue and Tulsa Court, north of the Montbello Civic Center Park. Officers have the road blocked and crime scene investigators were going over a white Toyota sedan for evidence.Police were also investigating a scene at The Villages Apartments, just down the block at Tulsa Court and Albrook Drive. Man killed by police in Denver was carrying a marker Investigators have placed several evidence markers along the sidewalk connecting the two locations. Denver Police said one person was shot and transported to the hospital. There is no word on their condition at this time.The southbound lanes of Tulsa Court are currently closed to traffic.

How you can help DIA improve Peña Boulevard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver International Airport and the City of Denver are looking to make several improvements to Peña Boulevard as the airport anticipates seeing 100 million passengers annually over the next 10 years.Peña Boulevard is the only road in and out of the airport, and it's so important things are running smoothly so those looking to catch their flights make it on time.Keep in mind, this road was built back in 1995. DIA now says the road does not meet current design standards. Peña Boulevard is just a little over 11 miles long. The road also connects to multiple Denver neighborhoods including Montbello, Green Valley Ranch and Gateway. Missing DIA cat found by Southwest employees There are three different studies happening to figure out what works best. Two of those studies being done by DIA, and one is being done by Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.The hope is to increase mobility, improve travel time and increase traveling choices on Peña. DIA al...

Bold heist empties Miami-Dade jewelry store, owner faces million-dollar loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

A daring burglary shook a jewelry store in Southwest Miami-Dade after criminals executed a carefully orchestrated heist, leaving the store in chaos and the owner grappling with substantial losses.The incident took place at Ernie & The Cat Jewelry at 7249 Coral Way, Monday morning. The store owner, who asked to remain anonymous, was left in shock after receiving an early morning phone call. “That’s about it, they took everything. They took everything inside the case,” he said. The contents of several display cases were entirely wiped out, along with the disappearance of two large safes.The endeavor appeared to be meticulously planned and executed. The culprits entered through the roof of a neighboring business and disabled the security system. With that approach, the owner said they were able to infiltrate the jewelry store. “They were here for, I would say for 2 to 3 hours at least, so they worked from the inside out,” the owner said. The thieves ma...

Biden’s climate law has led to 86,000 new jobs and $132 billion in investment, new report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

New York (CNN) — A year after Democrats passed their sweeping $750 billion climate and health care law, it’s leading to a surge of clean energy projects and job creation, according to a recent Bank of America report.More than 270 new clean energy projects have been announced since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with private investments totaling $132 billion, according to the report. These investments are expected to be accompanied by more than 86,000 jobs, including 50,000 jobs related to electric vehicles.The Inflation Reduction Act “is not only working to strengthen supply chains but also to boost domestic manufacturing and create new jobs,” Bank of America said in the report.The White House is attempting to keep focus on the one-year anniversary of the lnflation Reduction Act’s passage this week with an assortment of senior officials traveling across the country to mark the occasion – selling the bill to voters, a White House official says. A recent poll found ...

Mother pleads guilty to felony child neglect after 6-year-old son used her gun to shoot teacher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:14 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of felony child neglect, seven months after her son used her handgun to critically wound the educator in a classroom full of students.Prosecutors agreed to drop the misdemeanor charge of reckless storage of a firearm against Deja Taylor. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors said they will not seek seek a sentence that is longer than state sentencing guidelines, which call for six months in jail or prison.Taylor was charged in April with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly storing of a firearm.The January shooting shocked the nation and roiled this shipbuilding city near the Chesapeake Bay. The case against Taylor is one of three legal efforts seeking accountability, including the teacher’s $40 million lawsuit that accuses the school system of gross negligence.Police said the first grader intentionally shot teacher Abby Zwerner as she sa...