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Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

The list of members of Congress calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has grown to about four dozen, with several members joining the chorus over the last week, amid a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas and sustained protests across the United States. Yet as the word “ceasefire” gains currency, a closer look at some lawmakers’ statements raises questions about whether they are truly pushing for an end to the violence. Some members of Congress are coupling their calls for a ceasefire with conditions like the removal of Hamas, which is ostensibly Israel’s justification for its brutal campaign against Gaza, while others are using the word in vague statements that leave room for interpretation. “Calls from members of Congress that demand regime change before there is an end to Israel’s bombardment are calls to extend and prolong a situation in which Israel is killing Palestinian children every single hour,” said Beth Miller of Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization that has ...

Oklahoma promotes Littrell to offensive coordinator, Finley to co-offensive coordinator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

Oklahoma has promoted Seth Littrell from offensive analyst to offensive coordinator, filling the spot Jeff Lebby vacated when he left to become Mississippi State’s head coach.Littrell, a fullback on Oklahoma’s 2000 national championship team, will call plays and coach the quarterbacks.“This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” Littrell, a native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, said. “I left OU after the 2000 season and it’s taken me 23 years to get back here. There’s no better honor.”The Sooners also announced Wednesday that they have promoted tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley to co-offensive coordinator. Finley will continue to coach tight ends and will play an increased role in offensive game-planning and oversight.“I’m thrilled to announce two former OU players as our new brain trust on offense,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said in a statement. “Seth and Joe Jon are going to make an amazing duo and lead a fantastic group of offensive coaches.”Venables hir...

Pepi scores winner as PSV Eindhoven rallies to 3-2 win over 10-man Sevilla in Champions League

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — PSV Eindhoven rallied from two goals down to defeat 10-man Sevilla 3-2 on Wednesday, moving into good position to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League.U.S. international Ricardo Pepi scored the winner two minutes into stoppage time to leave PSV in second place in Group B, one point behind Arsenal and three points in front of third-place Lens.The Dutch club can secure its spot in the knockout round for the first time since 2015-16 if Lens loses at Arsenal later on Wednesday.Sevilla was eliminated with the loss. It is the third straight season the Spanish club has failed to advance past the group stage.It was PSV’s first away win in the Champions League since 2007.Sevilla opened the scoring with veteran defender Sergio Ramos scoring his first goal since returning to Sevilla in the 24th minute. It was the 10,000th in Champions League history.Youssef En-Nesyri added to the lead in the 47th but PSV rallied after Sevilla forward Lucas Ocampos w...

Jones has career day, leads No. 10 Texas to 112-74 victory against Oral Roberts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Taylor Jones had career-bests 27 points and 16 rebounds in 24 minutes and No. 10 Texas defeated Oral Roberts 112-74 on Wednesday to continue its undefeated start to the season.Jones, a 6-foot-4 senior, converted all 11 shots from the field. Freshman Madison Booker scored a season-best 17 points in 21 minutes for Texas (8-0). Rori Harmon had a typical game, filling the stat sheet with 10 points, eight rebounds, five steals and 13 assists, the latter matching the junior point guard’s career best. All that in 25 minutes.“Our guards did a really good job at attacking and giving me great passes,” Jones said. “It’s my job to finish those easy ones.”Coach Vic Schaefer was impressed with the totality of Harmon’s production.“I don’t think there’s anybody else in America that plays the game like Rory Harmon plays it on both ends of the floor,” Schaefer said. “I’ll say it until the cows come home.”Shaylee Gonzales added 16 points for Texas, hitting ...

‘The prize of a lifetime’: DC music venues offer chance at year’s worth of free concert tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

Want free tickets to see some of your favorite bands all next year? The Atlantis and 9:30 Club in D.C. will make that dream a reality for winners of their annual holiday raffle.Two free tickets to every show at both venues for 2024 will be up for grabs.To enter the raffle, donate canned goods, nonperishable food items or gently worn clothing at the 9:30 Club. Those who donate will receive one entry into the raffle per item, up to 10 items per day. Donations can be made during 9:30 Club’s regular box office hours or at any show during the month of December.Monetary donations can also be made online, with contributors earning one entry per $5 donated. Online donations close Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.“Have the added excitement of potentially winning, really, the prize of a lifetime,” said Audrey Fix Schaefer, the director of communications at I.M.P concerts — which owns both venues.Donations go to local nonprofits such as D.C. Central Kitchen, Martha’s Table, Sasha Bruce, Capital Area...

Canada says Google will pay $74 million annually to Canadian news industry under new online law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government said Wednesday it reached a deal with Google for the company to contribute $100 million Canadian dollars annually to the country’s news industry to comply with a new Canadian law requiring tech companies to pay publishers for their content.The agreement removes a threat by Google to block the ability to search for Canadian news on Google in Canada. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta already has been blocking Canadian news since earlier this year.“Google has agreed to properly support journalists, including local journalism,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “Unfortunately Meta continues to completely abdicate any responsibility towards democratic institutions.”Pascale St-Onge, the minister of Canadian heritage, said that Google will contribute $100 million Canadian ($74 million) — indexed to inflation — in financial support annually for a wide range of news businesses across the country.“It’s good for the news sector...

Atacan a otro periodista en México, esta vez en Michoacán

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

(CNN Español) — El periodista Maynor Ramón Ramírez fue atacado y herido con arma de fuego en el municipio de Apatzingán, en el estado mexicano de Michoacán, informó la Fiscalía General de la entidad este martes.La agresión contra el periodista y su acompañante, quien también resultó lesionado, ocurrió cuando ambos se encontraban en la colonia Lázaro Cárdenas de la localidad, señaló la Fiscalía en un comunicado.Disparan contra cuatro periodistas en Guerrero, México. Tres de ellos resultan heridosAmbos hombres fueron llevados a un hospital, en tanto que la Fiscalía inició una investigación por posibles delitos contra la libertad de expresión.Maynor Ramón Ramírez es periodista del medio ABC de Michoacán, donde cubre información policial y de seguridad pública.Este martes, el medio condenó el ataque en su contra. “(ABC de Michoacán) rechaza cualquier acto intimidatorio, de violencia y amenaza, para tratar de obstaculizar el desempeño de la cobertura informativa, de la libertad de ...

Biden talks economy, clean energy at Pueblo wind tower manufacturer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KDVR) — President Joe Biden visited CS Wind in Pueblo on Wednesday to highlight the impact "Bidenomics" has had on creating jobs and opportunities in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. CS Wind is a South Korean-based company and is the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world. The company's investment to expand will create 850 new jobs by 2026. “As a consequence of all of that historic legislation, we're now seeing absolutely historic levels of private sector investment, including over $5 billion of private sector investment coming directly back to Colorado. And along with that 1000s of good paying jobs for which you don't necessarily need a four-year degree,” said White House spokesperson Olivia Dalton. President Joe Biden tours CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world, in Pueblo, Colorado, on November 29, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)Pueblo is in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, represented by Republic...

Denver activates Severe Weather Shelter for Thursday night cold

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The City and County of Denver is activating its Severe Weather Shelter plan for overnight Thursday, Nov. 30, into Friday, Dec. 1.The shelters will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Department of Housing Stability is opening the ballroom of New Directions (the former Best Western hotel) at 4595 Quebec St. and the former Doubletree Hotel at 4040 Quebec St. for the plan. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Buses will transfer people from St. Francis Center, 2323 Curtis St., between 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday night to New Directions and the Doubletree. After 9 p.m., individuals should be referred directly to the Doubletree."Cold weather poses a serious danger to people who are unsheltered, and the city encourages people to come inside," the city stated in its announcement.According to the FOX31 Pinpoint Weather team, low temperatures are expected to dip to 20 degrees overnight Thursday into Friday. No advisories or wind is expected.Individu...

Black Canyon, Curecanti increasing fees for 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Fees at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area will be increasing at the start of 2024, the National Park Service said Wednesday in a release.Campground fees haven't changed since before 2016, and boat launch fees have not changed since 2003. NPS said the increase starting on Jan. 1 will align with nearby campgrounds and boating services, as well as provide additional funding for operations and maintenance. Rocky Mountain National Park to keep timed entry reservations for summer 2024 "While basic park operations are funded by Congressional appropriations, the recreation use fees collected by the parks support new projects and the ongoing maintenance of park facilities that directly enhance the visitor experience," the release stated.Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2024 Curecanti Boat Launch Permits  Seasonal Permit $40.00  Seven-day Permit $20.00  Curecanti Camping Fees  ...