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Japan, South Korea agree on visit to Fukushima nuclear plant ahead of planned water release

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

Japanese and South Korean officials held hourslong talks into early Saturday and agreed on a visit later this month by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water into the sea. The safety of the water is a major sticking point as the two sides work to improve long-strained ties.Discussions were held Friday in Seoul and online, in which the Japanese government also provided an update on the status of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Officials are preparing to release the water, saying it’s an unavoidable step for the decommissioning process.Japan’s Foreign Ministry, after a nearly 12-hour meeting that ran past midnight, issued a statement early Saturday saying the two sides agreed to have a four-day visit by a South Korean delegation to Japan that includes a Fukushima nuclear plant tour, and that “further details, including its program” need to be finalized.The governme...

Maple Leafs eliminated from NHL playoffs with overtime loss to Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

Another season of high expectations has come to a disappointing – and some might say controversial – conclusion for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nick Cousins scored in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 win to win the best-of-seven second round playoff series in five games.Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe scored for the Panthers as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Morgan Rielly cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second, then appeared to have scored the tying goal with just under three minutes left in the period. But after a seven minute-plus review officials determined the play had been blown dead before the puck crossed the goal line. Official Review Explanation pic.twitter.com/ZZTp7cJnio— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 13, 2023 William Nylander did ultimately tie the game for Toronto with just under five minutes to go in the third – his second goal in as many games. Toronto was attempting to become just the fifth team in NHL history to win a series af...

Paul Lisnek discusses Lightfoot's last day, migrants in Chicago, & more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to talk about the latest political news.The topics include the latest news on Lori Lightfoot' last day in office, Migrants in Chicago, former President Trump's CNN town hall, George Santos, debt ceiling meetings, and more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch the full interview in the video player above.

Tennessee woman still seeks answers after husband died, mistaken for another patient

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Tennessee woman is still hoping for help after a hospital "mix-up" last year resulted in the death of her husband.Twanda Taylor is still grieving the loss of her husband of 22 years, Kenneth Taylor after he went to the hospital to be treated for COVID-19 but was mistaken for another patient with the same name. "And this shouldn't have happened," Taylor said. "This is unreal — like a dream." Body found inside Louisiana Arby’s freezer identified as manager Taylor says she is no closer to getting answers about his health care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi than she was when WREG in Memphis first spoke with her almost a year ago."I haven't heard back from them since I got the apology letter that they were sorry, and sending their condolences and stuff for his death," Taylor said.Taylor's husband entered UMMC in August 2021 with COVID, but she says things went downhill shortly after he arrived."He was crying," Taylor sa...

Ice cream shop opens on Second Avenue in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An ice cream store for the underserved community in Albany is now open. The ice cream store is run by Bishop Avery Comithier, who is part of Pastors on Patrol with the Albany Police Department.The store is located on Second Avenue. There are also arcade games so kids can hangout inside. Bishop Comithier said he wanted to provide a safe place for kids during the summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Just come have fun. They can play the arcade games. This is what it is all about -- having resources instead of the street," he said.The bishop said the ice cream shop will stay open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Two lawn care workers shot and killed in north St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some St. Louis residents say they are ready to move to another area. They have grown weary of hearing gunfire and seeing the suffering that violence leaves behind. “I don’t like this city anymore.” “It’s too violent,” said Reginald Moore, a resident living near Friday’s deadly shooting near McLaran Avenue and Riverview Boulevard.Two men in their 50s were shot and killed while traveling in a Dodge Ram. They were hauling a commercial lawn mower. A relative of one of the victims said the two victims did landscaping work. Police said it was too soon to know a motive. Investigators said another vehicle pulled alongside the pickup and opened fire, causing the pickup to crash. The passenger and driver were killed.  Moving past controversy, Anheuser-Busch plans to recover losses Police were searching for any surveillance camera video in the area to identify the vehicle that left traveling south on Riverview. Police said recent violence appears to involve in...

Parents Protest At Snapchat HQ, Blame App For Children Fentanyl Overdoses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

Dozens of parents rallied outside the Snapchat offices in Santa Monica Friday, blaming the app for their children’s deaths and demanding changes to core features.Holding photos of their children, the protesting parents alleged that their kids, often teens, purchased drugs from users on the Snapchat app, leading to eventual fentanyl overdose deaths.“Do they really want to be the company that’s known for dead children?” Amy Neville, one of the protest organizers from Laguna Niguel told L.A. Weekly. “They have the power to change. They can set an amazing example to other social media companies if they did make that change.”After the overdose death of her son in June 2020, Amy started the Alexander Neville Foundation, named after her son.Neville said her son’s “inquisitive nature” unfortunately led him to drug use, using the Snapchat app to communicate with the dealer. It was June 23, 2020 that Amy made her way to Alexander’s r...

NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors fighting back from huge early hole in Game 6 vs. Lakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 6: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.com Arena at 7 p.m. TV: ESPN. Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3. OVER/UNDER: 219.5. (Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 3-2. SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season. PRIOR PLAYOFF HISTORY: Lakers have won 6-of-7 postseason series, including the last one in 1991.Gone are all of the niceties and the love shared between the Warriors and Lakers at the start of this Western Conference semifinal series. Now, it’s a real matchup — and perhaps the kick-start to a rivalry.The Warriors and Lakers will play a crucial Game 6 in Los Angeles on Friday night, with the Warriors needing to win in order to keep their season alive and force a Game 7 back in san Francisco on Sunday.But the last few days have had coaches accusing each ot...

How to stay safe during an earthquake and what you should do after the shaking stops

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

(KTXL) — It’s easy to get startled when an earthquake strikes as things begin to shake and possibly fall over, but knowing what to do can help keep you and your family safe.Emergency officials say there are three words to remember when a quake hits: drop, cover and hold.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s disaster guidelines say you can protect yourself in most situations by dropping down onto your hands and knees. Getting into this position will help prevent you from falling while still allowing you to move. Next, get under a sturdy table or desk to help cover your head and neck — if possible cover your whole body. 5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California Officials say to hold onto the shelter if possible and be ready to move with it during the shaking. If you are not able to hold onto the shelter, hold onto your head and neck with both arms and hands. If there isn’t something that can be used for shelter, the CDC recommends people use their hands an...

Nolan Gorman’s pinch-hit 2-run HR in 9th inning carries Cardinals over Red Sox 8-6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:59 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night to win their second straight series opener after losing their first 11 this season.Nolan Arenado had a two-run homer during his four-hit night and Willson Contreras added a solo shot for St. Louis, which blew a lead in the eighth inning but rebounded to win for the fourth time in five games.James Paxton struck out nine over five innings in his first major league appearance in two years for the Red Sox. Enmanuel Valdez and Connor Wong homered on consecutive pitches off Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright. Gorman belted his homer to right against Jansen (1-1), who became the seventh player to earn 400 saves on Wednesday night but couldn’t close this one. Gorman’s hit came after Lars Nootbaar’s single tied it.Ryan Helsley (1-2) picked up the victory in relief, while Boston lost for just the third time in 12 game...