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Some were quick to blame terrorism, and Canada, after fatal Rainbow Bridge border explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

While a vehicle explosion at a busy border crossing on the eve of U.S. Thanksgiving was enough to stir suspicion in even the most temperate types, some were notably quick to jump to conclusions that terror, and even Canada, were to blame.U.S. Representative Mike Kelly not only rashly concluded that it was indeed a terror attack, but also that the ‘terrorists’ entered the U.S. through Canada.It was later confirmed that the driver of the ill-fated vehicle was from Western New York and was instead apparently trying to enter Canada from the U.S. when for reasons still unknown he raced to a fiery death, taking his passenger with him.No evidence of explosives were found at the scene after an FBI probe, and New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul, said “there is no sign of terrorist activity with respect to this crash.”But Kelly was among a trove of Republican politicians who weighed in on the event before those findings were made public, with many using it as an atte...

Pilot tried to pull out of landing before plane crashed on the doorstep of a Texas mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

PLANO, Texas (AP) — A pilot who died when the small plane he was flying crashed and burned on the doorstep of a strip mall in Texas was aborting a landing, according to an incident report released Wednesday.Plano police on Wednesday identified the pilot of the single-engine Mooney M20 as 87-year-old Elzie Monroe McDonald, of Arizona, The Dallas Morning News reported. McDonald was the only person on board when the plane crashed Tuesday.The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the crash. But a Federal Aviation Administration incident report says McDonald was pulling out of a landing before crashing.Photos from the scene showed the wreckage in a parking space next to a nail salon and diner just outside of the shopping center in the Dallas suburb of Plano.The crash caused a parked car to catch fire. No one was inside the vehicle, and no bystanders were injured, authorities said.The Associated Press

'Everyone was his friend': Man punched, killed after leaving House of Blues show remembered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

CHICAGO — The man punched and killed after leaving a House of Blues show is being remembered as a friend to everyone.Drew Hulburt, 47, was attacked around 11:45 p.m. Nov. 15 outside of the venue, located in the 300 block of North Dearborn Street in River North.The Chicagoan by way of Osage, Iowa "loved concerts" and was the most "salt of the Earth person.""He was always the nicest and most-welcoming person," longtime friend Toniann Liotta told WGN News. "Everyone was his friend, it didn't matter how much time had passed."Toniann and DrewHulburt was punched by one of two men who asked him for money after the 47-year-old left the Skinny Puppy show at House of Blues.He was discovered unresponsive on a sidewalk a short time later. Hulburt passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after being transported in critical condition. Family hoping for justice nearly 1 year after brothers gunned down on Far South Side Hulburt was an 2008 Obama campaign staffer and Liotta said he was so hap...

FBI closes federal investigation into car explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

NIAGRA FALLS, N.Y. (NewsNation) — The federal investigation into a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in Niagara Falls is over, the FBI said late Wednesday night. The FBI's search of the scene revealed "no explosive materials and no terrorism nexus," FBI Buffalo posted on social media.The conclusion of the investigation is a relief to those who feared it could have been a terrorist attempt in a time of heightened security and threats because of the war in Israel. Stolen painting returned to gallery 60 years However, there are still plenty of questions about the incident. A new angle of surveillance video from U.S. Customs and Border Protection cameras caught the moment where the white sedan is seen barreling toward a median, hopping a fence and bursting into flames at a CBP booth. The explosion killed the two passengers in the vehicle and caused minor injuries to a Border Patrol agent. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the driver was...

'Super pigs’ in Canada could invade the US, experts warn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.In Canada, the wild pigs roaming Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba pose a new threat. They are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of wild Eurasian boar with the size and high fertility of domestic swine to create a “super pig” that's spreading out of control.Ryan Brook, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and one of Canada's leading authorities on the problem, calls feral swine, “the most invasive animal on the planet" and “an ecological train wreck.” Arizona national park catches ‘unicorn’ on game camera Pigs are not native to North America. While they've roamed parts of the continent for centuries, Canada's problem dates back only to the 1980s when it encouraged farmers to raise wild boar, Brook said. The market collapsed aft...

PHOTOS: 2023 Austin ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. Which roads will be closed for Austin’s 2023 turkey trot? All proceeds will go to Caritas of Austin, a nonprofit aiming to help those experiencing homelessness.Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)KXAN anchor Britt Moreno runs in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)KXAN anchor Britt Moreno runs in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)Thousands of ran in the 33rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning (KXAN Photo)The race fe...

Meeting set on $24M Glens Falls budget

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls is eyeing its budget for 2024, and wants to talk about it with the public. A public meeting has been set for the week after Thanksgiving, with a $24 million topic at hand. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The city's proposal for the 2024 budget will be explored and explained in full at a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The $24 million budget includes a 1.89% tax levy hike, made to help pay for several different city costs.“The new budget continues the city’s efforts to support critical infrastructure investments and increase the compensation for our dedicated police officers while ensuring we can pay for the increases in contractual obligations like health insurance premiums and fuel,” said Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins. “The completion of those projects is a reminder that our many funding sources keep the City’s taxes at manageable rates.”The widening levy would raise pr...

Don't put these foods in the garbage disposal after your Thanksgiving meal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family can be an enjoyable experience – until it's time to clean up. While you might feel tempted to toss those turkey bones in the garbage disposal, plumbers have warned against it. Just last month, Prime Plumbing in Baltimore, Maryland, posted a viral video on TikTok listing common foods people should never put in that part of the kitchen sink. Aside from bones, plumbers who work for the company advised against placing starchy foods like rice and potatoes in the disposal.  These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving If you're wondering why these foods are big no-nos, Consumer Reports explained that garbage disposals can't handle all types of waste. Yes, the blades can grind through almost anything -- but you could encounter plumbing issues down the line depending on what you dispose of. Large quantities of starchy foods and fibrous vegetables (such as celery, corn husks, and ...

Monaleo for the Moroccan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

Monaleo for the Moroccan: Monaleo is described in her press bio as a “rapper, singer and mental health advocate.” That’s very impressive, as is her recent single “Crying on Your Birthday.” “[Crying On Your Birthday] is an empowerment song I wrote to denounce the stigma against all girls crying on their birthdays.” says Monaleo. “Whether it be because your man didn’t do what he was supposed to, the plans aren’t going right, your outfit didn’t come in, etc.”“‘Crying On Your Birthday’ samples the traditional ‘Happy Birthday To You’ celebratory instrumental with a big splash of heavy bass and Monaleo’s signature bravado that is sure to be the next viral song heard across all social media birthday shoutouts,” reads the press release. “Produced by Kid Hazel, ‘Crying On Your Birthday’ includes a multitude of references to things like Texas, the iconic movie character Paul Blart, and Larry King. Mixing her cunning lyricism with the...

Travis Kelce says he’ll be having a Thanksgiving dinner of KFC without Taylor Swift

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

(CNN) — Spending Thanksgiving dinner together doesn’t appear to be in the cards for it-couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift this year.Instead, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared on Wednesday’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce that he’ll be watching football and having a fast food meal all by his lonesome while his paramour Swift is on tour in South America.“I’ll be feasting on KFC because I wont have anybody here,” he said with a laugh.When Jason, who plays football for the Philadelphia Eagles, invited his brother over to his own family’s Thanksgiving dinner, Travis said ironically, “That’s exactly what I wanted to do this week.”It feels safe to presume that what Kelce really wanted to do this week was spend time with Swift, who was reportedly set to attend Monday’s Chiefs/Eagles game in Kansas City with her parents during a break in her South American “Eras Tour” run.And with both Swift and Kelce having the holiday off amid their jam-packed wor...