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Murder charge laid in death of Toronto filmmaker in Liberty Village

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

Toronto police say charges against a 33-year-old man in the suspicious death of a Toronto filmmaker Reeyaz Habib have been upgraded to second-degree murder.Habib’s body was discovered in the garbage compactor of a townhouse complex at 54 East Liberty on June 8 of this year, just a few days after he was reported missing to police.First responders were initially called to the building for reports of hazardous materials in the compactor room but no medical assistance was required.Khoa Tran of Toronto was arrested and initially charged with indignity to a human body and obstruction of justice.On Saturday, police charged him with second-degree murder.Habib was completing post-production on his first feature film “Fat Lady Sriracha” at the time of his death.“This is a great loss for the CFC and Canada’s creative community,” the Canadian Film Centre said in a statement on June 20, calling him a gifted storyteller and filmmaker. “Reeyaz will be deeply mis...

Mark Zuckerberg undergoes knee surgery after the Meta CEO got hurt during martial arts training

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg’s latest martial arts sparring session sent him to the operating table.The Meta Platforms CEO and mixed martial arts enthusiast posted on social media Friday that he tore one of his anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, while training for a fight early next year.A photo he posted on Instagram shows the tech billionaire lying in a hospital bed with his left knee elevated, bandaged and fit with a brace.“Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it,” Zuckerberg posted on Instagram. “Grateful for the doctors and team taking care of me. I was training for a competitive MMA fight early next year, but now that’s delayed a bit. Still looking forward to doing it after I recover. Thanks to everyone for the love and support.”Menlo Park, California-based Meta did not immediately return an email seeking comment Saturday.Zuckerberg, who in May completed his first jiu jitsu tournament, has previously posted updates on his martial arts trai...

Bears activate Braxton Jones, waive Kramer ahead of Saints matchup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have activated offensive tackle Braxton Jones from injured reserve and waived center Doug Kramer, according to a press release from the team Saturday.Jones is set to return to action after being out since a neck injury sustained during the Bears' week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Report: Bears ink Montez Sweat to massive extension In a follow up move, Chicago also flexed linebacker Micah Baskerville to the active roster from the practice squad.The Bears take on the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome in Louisiana starting at noon on Sunday.

'Fireball' spotted flying through sky in central Kentucky

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

WINCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — If you were outside in central Kentucky on Friday morning, chances are you may have noticed something strange in the sky.Christy Arnold was in Winchester, Kentucky at 7:30 a.m. when she noticed something unusual flying through the sky. Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ for fall? Here’s why it’s the perfect autumn show "Fireball" seen in Winchester Friday morning (Christy Arnold)"Fireball" seen in Winchester Friday morning (Christy Arnold)“I pulled up to the stop light; of all things, I just happened to look up and see that,” Arnold said. “Looking at it, it just seemed so far out in the sky, and compared to the airplanes, it wasn't an airplane. In comparison to the airplanes flying around it, it wasn't moving.”Arnold said it was suspended in the sky for a couple of minutes.“I've thought of everything under the sun, and nobody has a clue as to what it could be, but I took a magnificent photo of it,” she said.LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS After a quick social media post, i...

Downtown Austin Alliance launches survey for store operators

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) said it launched a survey for downtown storefront operators.“The results will help the organization better understand the changing downtown climate and identify pain points of ground-floor businesses like restaurants, bars, nightlife venues, and retail stores and services,” the DAA said.The alliance said participating in the survey was anonymous; however, there is an option to receive the findings in the final report and be entered to win a gift card to a downtown business.The deadline for the survey was set for 5 p.m. Nov. 22.DAA said the results from the survey would be published in the January 2024 Downtown Austin Storefront Retail Business Report.

Wild players see a future for neck protection in NHL

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

Most NHL players have worn neck protection on the ice at some point in his career, most often while playing in leagues where it’s mandated — such as major junior leagues in Canada — or in international tournaments.Very few wear it now.But in the wake of Adam Johnson’s tragic death during a professional hockey game in England, that is starting to change, and some Wild players said Saturday they’re open to wearing a neck guard.“It’s definitely something I’m starting to think about,” veteran wing Marcus Foligno said after Saturday’s morning skate for a 7 p.m. puck drop against the New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center.Johnson, a former Minnesota Duluth and Pittsburgh Penguins player, died after a collision during an Elite Hockey League game Oct . 29 in Sheffield, England. His throat was cut by an opponent’s skate in what the team described as a “freak accident.”Wild rookie defenseman Brock Faber said he anticipates neck protection becoming more common after Johnson’s death. The Pengui...

Gophers AD Mark Coyle: “Integrity compromised” by Michigan sign saga

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle told KFAN on Saturday “the integrity of the game has been compromised” with the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.“The integrity of the game is the most important thing; we talk about it all the time,” Coyle told the radio station during the Gophers’ pregame show. ‘The Big Ten has talked about it for over 100 years of existence. There is no doubt the integrity of the game has been compromised.”Coyle and other Big Ten ADs met with commissioner Tony Petitti on a video call Thursday to discuss issues with the Wolverines that came to light in early October. Big Ten football coaches met with the new commish earlier this week.“I’ve expressed our disappointment,” Coyle said.Coyle said the issue wil go to the COP/C — the Big Ten’s Committee of Presidents and Chancellors. Timing is yet to be determined on if and when Petitt and the COP/C might make a ruling on a potential punishment via the Big Ten’s sportsmanship policy. The NCAA has been condu...

Schenectady Police investigating stabbing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department stated they are investigating a stabbing that occurred on November 3. Police say they received a call reporting that a man who had suffered stab wounds walked into Rivers Casino just before 7 p.m. on Saturday night. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police, the stabbing did not occur at the casino itself. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518)382-5200.

This St. Louis suburb ranked best for first-time homebuyers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A new study ranked one of St. Louis's biggest suburbs as the region's best for first-time homebuyers. Today's Homeowner, a real estate website, recently released a list naming "the best US suburbs to buy your first home." A research team recognized 100 suburbs nationwide not only for their affordability, but also factors such as quality of life, work opportunities, and demand. Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist According to Today's Homeowner, O'Fallon, Missouri was ranked as St. Louis's best suburb for first-time homebuyers and the 74th best in the nation. According to U.S. Census figures, more than 90,000 people live in O'Fallon, and it's one of Missouri's ten largest cities in terms of population. Among the suburbs surveyed for the study, O'Fallon ranked strong in jobs (52) and livability (78). Generally speaking, Today's Homeowner said suburbs in southern states and the Midwest have been big draws in recent years. C...

Off-duty L.A. police officer killed, SBSD deputy among those injured in crash involving suspected drunk driver

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:57 GMT

A deadly two-car collision in Northridge has claimed the lives of two people, including an off-duty LAPD officer, the department confirmed.He was identified by LAPD officials as Officer Darrell Cunningham of the department's West L.A. Division at a press conference late Saturday morning.Preliminary reports indicate that the crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue.The off-duty LAPD officer was driving with an off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and another passenger in a white Infiniti on Lindley when he was hit by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Multiple people shot at while driving on 91 Freeway in Corona That vehicle, driven by 20-year-old Brian David Oliveri, failed to stop at a red light while going over 100 miles per hour when it struck Cunningham's vehicle, police said.It is also believed that Oliveri was under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred, LAPD officials...