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Around the world, the left is tearing itself apart over Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

When Hamas attackers killed 1,400 civilians in a series of horrifying raids on October 7, politicians across the West voiced their shock and pledged their backing for Israel. But as the Gaza conflict has unfolded, with Israeli forces killing thousands of Palestinians, that political consensus has fractured. And across the West, it is politicians on the left of the political spectrum who are struggling the most. In the U.S., Joe Biden is under pressure from Muslim voters who see his staunch support for Israel as a betrayal. In the U.K., Keir Starmer — who is on course to become the next Labour prime minister — is facing his gravest test so far amid bitter disputes within his party. In Spain, Pedro Sánchez is trying to cling to power by forming a left-leaning coalition. And in the Netherlands, the war has thrown the left-wing alliance’s campaign into disarray, ahead of an election later this month. So far there have been two crucial points of tension dividing the left: ...

Bedard scores and Mrazek makes 38 saves as Blackhawks beat Panthers 5-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard scored in the second period and Philipp Kurashev had a goal and two assists, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Saturday night.Nick Foligno, Nikita Zaitsev and Taylor Hall scored in the first for Chicago, which was coming off an ugly 8-1 loss at Arizona on Monday. Petr Mrazek made 38 saves.It was the first goal of the season for Zaitsev and Taylor Hall, who was activated from injured reserve after being sidelined by a left shoulder injury. Hall, the first overall pick in the 2010 draft, was acquired in a June trade with Boston.Chicago (4-6-0) won its first home game in three tries this season.Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored on a screened power-play shot 6:33 into the third, ending Mrazek's bid for his first shutout since April 2021. Matthew Tkachuk tucked in a rebound at 12:29 but Chicago held on. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Carter Verhaeghe assisted on both Florida goals. Anthony Stolarz m...

Saturday Forecast: Mostly clear & chilly

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

Saturday Night: Mostly clear & chilly. WSW 5-10 mph. Low: 39, cooler outlying areas.Sunday: Increasing clouds, breezy & chance of late-day showers. SW 10-20, G35 mph. High near 60Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for a chance of Monday morning showers, mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mild mid 60s. Cooler for Tue/Wed with highs back in the seasonal 50s with some rain at times.  

College men’s hockey: Gophers settle for tie in Duluth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

DULUTH – The Minnesota Gophers headed home from Amsoil Arena on Satuday night still looking for their first win in the Twin Ports in more than a decade, but generally feeling good about their game.Goals by Jimmy Snuggerud, Aaron Huglen and Jaxon Nelson helped the Gophers twice rally from one-goal deficits and forge a 3-3 tie at Minnesota Duluth on Saturday night.Justen Close had 27 saves for the Gophers (4-3-1), who surrendered a third period lead, survived an overtime power play by the Bulldogs (3-3-3), then had their own overtime man-advantage but could not get the game-winner.“For the most part I liked everything we did, except we took a couple dumb penalties,” said Gophers coach Bob Motzko. “It’s the second time this year we’ve taken unnecessary penalties that have gotten us in trouble. We had 50 shots. They had a nice push at the start, we withstood it, but you make mistakes like that, Duluth played very hard tonight and those are mistakes that cost you.”Two Bulldogs scored in ...

Men’s hockey: St. Thomas scores 6-1 win over Northern Michigan that was anything but comfortable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

In the end, it was a one-sided affair, with St. Thomas earning a 6-1 victory over Northern Michigan on Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena to complete the weekend sweep.But the Tommies, who beat the Wildcats 4-2 on Friday, were challenged along the way and showed some character in improving to 4-5-1 overall and 2-2 in the CCHA.Leading 2-0 early in the second period, the Tommies failed to capitalize on a five-minute power play, knowing that a goal —or two — would have put them in control of the game.Instead, Northern Michigan cut the Tommies’ lead to 2-1 at 13:19 when Grant Slukynsky got behind the St. Thomas defense and beat goaltender Jake Sibell from in tight. Momentum in the game had shifted, but it didn’t last long.A pair of St. Thomas goals in the next two minutes, seven seconds provided the answer head coach Rico Blasi was looking for.Fifth-year senior Luke Manning banged in his own rebound off a scramble in front at 14:41 for his second goal of the game before Lucas Wahlin score...

Nuggets use third-quarter burst to crush Bulls, finishing perfect back-to-back after Jamal Murray exits with hamstring tightness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

For two quarters, the sleepy, sloppy basketball game being played at Ball Arena on Saturday looked like a meeting of two teams playing a back-to-back. In the third quarter, it looked like one team got a day’s worth of rest during halftime.The Nuggets went 12-deep into their bench across the first three quarters and crushed the visiting Chicago Bulls 123-101, but not before Jamal Murray exited the game with right hamstring tightness 50 seconds into the second quarter. Murray, who played 39 minutes Friday night against the Mavericks, did not return.Nikola Jokic led Denver (6-1) with 28 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. Michael Porter Jr. heated up from the perimeter in the second half, finishing with 27 points, and Aaron Gordon added a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double. He was often the most lively Nuggets starter on the court during a foul-filled, subpar first half. Denver trailed 53-51 at the break but started the second half on an 18-2 run to bury the Bulls (2-5). Out of...

West Hollywood thief allegedly stole actress Lily Collins' wedding ring: TMZ

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

A wanted West Hollywood thief is allegedly responsible for stealing the wedding and engagement rings of actress Lily Collins, TMZ reports.Collins is best known for her starring role on the hit Netflix series, "Emily in Paris."The suspect, Andreea Catalina Rosca, 34, also known as “Nicole Morri,” is wanted for at least two burglaries where she stole jewelry and credit cards out of lockers at a hotel spa and yoga studio, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Rosca was identified by authorities to TMZ as the thief who reportedly escaped with Collins’ jewelry while the actress was relaxing at a hotel spa in May.Collins had reportedly placed her personal items inside a spa locker, including her wedding band, engagement ring, and several electronics.Andreea Catalina Rosca, also known as Nicole Morri, is known to travel the country committing thefts, authorities said. (LASD)PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 06: Stephen Brown, Kate Walsh, William Abadie, Samuel Arnold, Philippine...

Prep football: Bay Area running back sets a section record after 413-yard day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

Mt. Diablo running back Hershel Turner ended Saturday on top of the North Coast Section record books after running for 413 yards and five touchdowns on 23 carries in a 55-40 victory over Berean Christian.The total gives Turner 2,957 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns on 161 carries, moving the senior past the previous regular-season record of 2,623 set by Salesian’s Jahvid Best in 2006, according to the Cal-Hi Sports record book.Olito Thompson of Concord rushed for 3,488 yards counting playoffs in 2011, setting the combined regular and postseason record.Mt. Diablo coach Fetuao Mua told the Bay Area News Group on Saturday night that the team had a statistician keep track of Turner’s numbers Saturday.“He was 200 yards away from the NCS record, and he got that in the second quarter,”  Mua said. “He was so anxious, and I told him to relax, and let the game come to him.”Mua said he knew Turner was primed for a big day after a second-quarter 80-yard touchdown got called back because of...

Big Little Game: Pittsburg routs Antioch, completes 10-0 regular season, sets sights on bigger goals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

PITTSBURG — The number has been achieved by many high school football teams through the years, to the point that it might seem pedestrian.But it’s not.Going 10-0 in the regular season is a big deal and Pittsburg, according to coach Charlie Ramirez, reached the mark Saturday for the first time in the program’s storied history while clinching the outright Bay Valley Athletic League championship.The Pirates have had 9-0 regular seasons, Ramirez said after his team routed visiting Antioch 55-6 in the 105th Big Little Game. But Pittsburg never had a 10-0 regular season.Until now.“Ten and O, man,” Ramirez said while addressing his players on the field postgame. “We’ve talked about the long history of the Pittsburg community and Pittsburg football. You guys are going down in history.”Later, in an interview with the Bay Area News Group, Ramirez added, “It was our mission at the start of the season as a staff. We knew we had the talent and the ability to b...

Maryland State Police identify 4 killed in deadly Carroll Co. crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

Maryland State Police are investigating after four people, including one teen, died in a multi-car crash Saturday evening.The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. along westbound Liberty Road in the area of Mount Airy, Maryland.Investigators said that the driver of a Chevy Equinox, 72-year-old Charles Black III of New Windsor, was attempting to make a left turn onto Skidmore Road when a Saturn driven by 25-year-old Austin Walker rear-ended the vehicle.Investigators said the impact of the crash forced Black’s vehicle into the eastbound lanes of Liberty Road. The Chevy was struck by a Ford F-350, driven by 59-year-old Jeffrey Burdette of Mount Airy.Police said that Black was pronounced dead at the scene along with 69-year-old Barbara Black and 63-year-old Debbie Hill, both New Windsor residents. Two other passengers — 17-year-old Gage Black and 15-year-old Phillip Ceresa — were flown to Baltimore for treatment of their injuries.Maryland State Police said Gage Black was pronounce...