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California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California voters would decide whether to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction, under the latest proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Newsom announced Sunday that he will ask allies in the Democratic-controlled Legislature for a measure on the 2024 ballot to authorize funding to build residential facilities where up to 12,000 people a year could live and be treated. The plan is the latest by the governor who took office in 2019 vowing to own the issue of homelessness in a state where an estimated 171,000 were unhoused last year. The governor called the plan the next step in how California expands services for unhoused people, especially those with psychological and substance use disorders. “We have to address and come to grips with the reality of mental health in this state and our nation. The question is, what can we do more and do better?” Newsom said at...

Brampton man facing gun, drug charges after road rage incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

A 33-year-old man is facing a number of charges after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver and threatening to kill them in a road rage incident in Brampton.Peel police say two drivers were involved in an argument on Friday in the area of Williams Parkway and Fletchers Creek Boulevard when one of the drivers allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the other before fleeing the scene. “Fortunately, no shots were fired, and no one sustained any physical injuries,” police said. After identifying the suspect, a search of his vehicle uncovered an illegally loaded handgun, body armour and a number of illicit drugs. Anthony Daley is facing 10 charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm, three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and uttering threats.

Bidens to host ‘Ted Lasso’ cast to promote mental health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the cast of the TV series “Ted Lasso” at the White House on Monday to promote mental health and well-being.Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character — an American coaching a soccer team in London — and other members of the cast will meet with the Bidens “to discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing,” the White House said. The third season of the Emmy-winning, feel-good Apple TV+ series began streaming last week.A White House official said the Bidens had seen some of the show and are familiar with its “message of positivity, hope, kindness, and empathy.” Cast members expected to be in attendence include: Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, and James Lance.Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental h...

14-year-old reggae star lands another Juno

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

Toronto’s Kairo McLean is the youngest artist to win a Juno in the reggae category. Just last year he picked up his first piece of hardware for the song “Easy Now.”“It always feels good to see your parents proud of what you do and it feels good ’cause I feel like I made the right choice,” says Kairo. “I didn’t think I was gonna be here eight years later, but I guess I am and we’re just going along for the ride.”Kairo started playing music when he was a toddler and performed his first show at the age of six. He now plays multiple instruments including the guitar and says he’s been influenced by his dad, who is also an artist, and other reggae stars. “I love Bob Marley of course – everybody loves Bob Marley – Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott and I also listen to Ray Charles, James Brown,” says Kairo.“Kairo is pretty much dedicated to the music without being pushed into it,” says Garvin McLean, Kairo’s father. “I never re...

Some Gerber infant formulas recalled over bacteria concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

(WTAJ) — Select units of Gerber infant formula are being recalled over concerns of possible bacteria contamination.The voluntary recall was issued Friday by Perrigo Company for certain Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula produced at a plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.In a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Perrigo said the recall is "out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii." Trader Joe’s fruit product recalled, potentially contaminated with Hepatitis A Cronobacter sakazakii is the same bacteria that caused several infections among infants last year, leading to an FDA investigation of formula maker Abbott Laboratories. Abbott has denied any direct link to the cases, two of which involved children who died. Abbott issued a voluntary recall and shuttered a plant for months, contributing to a nationwide formula shortage.Cronobacter sakazakii is a germ found in the natural environment and can liv...

Aurora man faces murder charges in wife’s poisoning death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

A Colorado man suspected of poisoning his wife has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.The 45-year-old Aurora man was arrested and booked into jail early Sunday, the Aurora Police Department said.The arrest came four days after the suspect, a dentist, drove his 43-year-old wife to a hospital because she was complaining of headaches and dizziness, police said.The woman’s condition rapidly deteriorated and she was declared brain dead a short time later. Doctors removed her from life support early Sunday morning, police said.Aurora Police Division Chief Mark Hildebrand said in a statement that it was a “heinous, complex and calculated murder” but did not release further details.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Putin makes surprise trip to Mariupol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol, Russian state media reported on Sunday (19 March), in what would be the Kremlin leader's first trip to the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine's Donbas region since the start of the war.The visit came after Putin travelled to Crimea on Saturday (18 March) in an unannounced visit to mark the ninth anniversary of Russia's annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine, and just two days after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader.Mariupol, which fell to Russia in May after one of the war's longest and bloodiest battles, was Russia's first major victory after it failed to seize Kyiv and focused instead on southeastern Ukraine.Putin flew by helicopter to Mariupol, Russian new agencies reported citing the Kremlin. It is the closest to the front lines Putin has been since in the year-long war. Driving a car, Putin travelled around several districts of the city, making stops a...

Kazakh exit polls put ruling party on course for election victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

With the votes still being counted, three major exit polls in Kazakhstan put the Amanat party on course for a comfortable victory in the election to a parliament that has gained powers under the country’s new constitution. The projected results also point to a lively, if divided, opposition in the new Mazhilis, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.After constitutional reforms that made both forming a political party and election campaigning significantly easier, it seems that most Kazakh voters have stuck with the Amanat party, formerly led by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He left the party last year, as part of reforms that moved Kazakhstan away from a super-presidential form of government to a presidential-parliamentary system.Three different exit polls all put Amanat within a percentage point of 54%. Known as Nur Otan (Radiant Fatherland) until last year, Amanat (Commitment) signifies President Tokayev’s call for reform of the whole party. It seems it has successfully adapted t...

UK foreign secretary visits Kazakhstan, meets President Tokayev

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

Kazakhstan is the United Kingdom’s primary trading partner in Central Asia, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK James Cleverly said during his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana as part of his first visit to the nation on 18 March. According to the President’s press office, Tokayev and Cleverly spoke about strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, trade, economic, investment, and humanitarian fields.“Your visit will give a very strong impetus to further enhance mutual cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UK. I took note of your recent speech at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office that outlined the long-term vision for British foreign policy. Indeed, it is a very important speech,” Tokayev said. The Kazakh President expressed appreciation for the positive dynamics of relations with the UK. “I would like to assess our mutual cooperation as very successful, particularly, in the economic spher...

Watch a replay of the L.A. Marathon Finish Line Cam presented by Volvo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:51 GMT

Around 22,000 athletes participated in the 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The L.A. Marathon Finish Line Cam presented by Volvo was positioned on Avenue of the Stars in Century City and captured video of elite runners and the rest of the field completing the course. Official L.A. Marathon Runner Tracker: Find your runnerBy participating in the Los Angeles Marathon, athletes supported The McCourt Foundation's mission to help find a cure for neurological diseases and build a healthier world.