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Weeklong dock strike on Canada’s west coast is starting to pinch small businesses, experts say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian consumers aren’t yet feeling the impact of the weekold port strike in British Columbia, but businesses are beginning to be pinched by the shutdown of docks that handle 25% of the country’s foreign trade, experts said Friday.The strike by 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada began July 1 and shut down more than 30 west coast ports.Robin Guy, vice president and deputy leader of government relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said the affected ports handle cargo worth over 800 million Canadian dollars ($600 million) every day.“It affects us, it affects people internationally who are relying on Canadian goods to be delivered,” Guy said.Greg Wilson, director of government relations for the Retail Council of Canada, said he didn’t expect Canadian consumers to “really see significant impacts for weeks.” It’s a different story, he said, for small businesses that operate on ...

Pache’s pinch-hit, 2-run HR rallies Phils past Marlins for record-tying 13th straight road win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Phillies pinch-hitter Cristian Pache predicted earlier this week that he would have a home run against the Miami Marlins. He didn’t know that he would deliver one of the biggest hits of his career in his first at-bat Friday night.Pache hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the Phillies rally past the Marlins 4-3 and match the franchise record with their 13th straight road victory.“Back in Tampa I told the boys, ‘When I hit the ball out of the park in Miami, I’m going to jump and have fun,’” Pache said. “And look at that. In my first at-bat I actually hit it out of the park.”The Phillies, coming off a three-game sweep of the AL-leading Rays, moved within 1 1/2 games of the second-place Marlins in the NL East standings by tying the franchise mark for road wins set. The Atlanta Braves lead the division.Philadelphia last won 13 straight road games from April 17-June 2, 1976.Miami had a 3-1 lead entering the ninth before J.T. Realmuto hit a leadoff si...

AP’s Global Week in Pictures: July 1 – 7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

July 1 – 7, 2023Street artists performed across the Romanian capital, French protesters burned buses after a teenager was shot by police, Russia continued to attack Ukraine, Palestinians buried their dead after Israeli soldiers drove thousands form their homes, and people tried to stay out of the sun on the hottest days on human record.In the world of sports, cycles wizzed through forests on their Tour de France. This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by the Associated Press in the past week.The selection was curated by AP photo editor Leslie Mazoch in Mexico City.Follow AP visual journalism:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/AP Images on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_ImagesSource

Funcionarios de la Casa Blanca temían que Trump mostrara material clasificado a periodistas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

WASHINGTON DC— Un libro de próxima publicación escrito por un exasesor del gobierno Trump describe un episodio en el que a los funcionarios les preocupaba que el entonces presidente Donald Trump fuera arrogante en su manejo de información clasificada mientras hablaba con los reporteros, según una copia obtenida por NBC News.Miles Taylor, quien fue uno de los principales asesores de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kirstjen Nielsen, escribe sobre el episodio de 2018 en un libro que se publicará este mes. Como presidente en ejercicio en ese momento, Trump tenía amplios poderes para desclasificar información. Sin embargo, el incidente que Taylor describe sugiere que sus ayudantes todavía creían que necesitaba mostrar más cuidado con los secretos de estado, un problema que lo puso en peligro legal después de que dejó el cargo y se llevó consigo registros confidenciales.Taylor es un destacado crítico de Trump. Fue autor de un artículo de opinión anónimo mientras trabajaba en el Depar...

Plowable hail in the summer? Why it's possible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The severe weather over the past few weeks has consisted of heavy rainfall, high winds, hail and even tornadoes. But hail has been so heavy at times, that a plow has been needed to clear the streets, or even baseball field. A recent hailstorm covered Coors Field requiring plows to clear the field after the storm. Some hail has been so large it's shattered car and home windows. Up in Cripple Creek, the streets and sidewalks were covered in hail on Friday. AS you can see in the video below from Triple Crown Casinos, travel around the small town was difficult with slick roads and walkways. "I think we are seeing more of it this storm season - a lot of it is: it's been so cool," Paul Schlatter, a science and operations officer with the National Weather Service in Boulder said. Denver intersection keeps flooding; what’s being done He said the phenomenon is not a new one but it is becoming more frequent."It is a thunderstorm that is movin...

Neighbors say Englewood home where pipe bomb was found stressful to live next to

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- There's a sense of relief from neighbors of an Englewood home where a pipe bomb was found on Monday.The City of Englewood shut the home off to everyone but city workers and contractors."It's been a long week, a long exhausting week, actually," Sandy Fleming said.Sandy and her husband, Charles Fleming, have lived next to the home since 2012.After authorities found a pipe bomb, city officials essentially condemned the home and crews boarded up windows, Friday afternoon. Pipe bomb found at home where 2 accused of making explosives: police "Seems like in the last six months or so it's been a lot of activity and things going on at the house," Sandy said, "… but we had no idea about the pipe bombs, that just is very, very disturbing to us."Charles said they've experienced a number of explosions over the years."There was another boom but it wasn't as loud but it was still pretty shocking," Charles said.As the City of Englewood starts its process to close off th...

AQUI Bar & Kitchens invites SoFlo foodies to explore 3 different cuisines — indoors or out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

Two for one is always a good deal, right? It’s an offer you just cannot refuse.A SoFlo hotspot is giving foodies the chance to dive into two different worlds by just walking through one door.When you dine at AQUI Bar & Kitchens, you get the best of both worlds.Gino Perez-Ferrari: “It has a venue in the outdoor that has three different scratch kitchens surrounding. It also has a beautiful indoor dining experience area with a bar.”You can hang in the bar, lounge on the patio, or do a bit of both. It’s your call; that’s the point of the place.Gino Perez-Ferrari: “We decided to become that unique spot where guests could come in, grab a great cocktail, have an amazing dish, have a great experience and just, you know, spend your entire day here.”Apparently, that plan has worked.Haley Pews: “I think it brings a sense of community. Everyone here is just so friendly, I feel like the staff here is like family.”Once you pick your s...

‘Will you marry me?’ After tumor surgeries spanning nearly 2 decades, woman receives birthday surprise from boyfriend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

It was a special birthday bash for a Haitian woman who has undergone multiple surgeries to remove a facial tumor.Marlie Casseus has made headlines in South Florida for nearly two decades. She came to Miami from to have a 16-pound tumor removed from her face back in 2005.Now she’s back in town to celebrate her 31st birthday. On Friday, she received a special surprise from her boyfriend, Billy Wyatt, making for an occasion she will never forget.7News has chronicled Casseus’ journey for nearly 20 years. She came to America with an a genetic disorder that caused the large facial tumor.Doctors worked to remove the tumor and give her the best life possible, over the course of several surgeries that have helped her eat, see, breathe and speak.Wyatt called Casseus from California since he was unable to attend in person.“I am so happy you are a part of my life, as well as thousands and millions of others you have touched across the world,” said Wyatt.Wyatt had a prese...

Cedric Mullins’ home-run robbery gives Orioles’ offense time to wake up in 3-1 win over Twins in 10 innings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

On Sunday, after Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins ranged to his left and into Camden Yards’ outfield wall to rob Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton of extra bases, starting pitcher Cole Irvin believed Mullins deserved a thank you gift.“I think I owe Ced a little something,” Irvin quipped.That probably would not suffice for Friday’s second act, when Mullins leaped in the bottom of the fourth inning at Target Field to deny Buxton what otherwise would have been a three-run home run off Irvin. Buxton slammed his helmet into the ground and put his hand on hips then in the air before tipping his helmet toward Mullins, the Gold Glove Award finalist shrugging with a smirk in response.Irvin retired the next two Twins to keep the game scoreless, and Mullins produced the game’s first run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. It did not stand as such, but the Orioles managed to open their final series before the All-Star break with a 3-1 victory in 10...

Chicago Bulls in free agency: Coby White’s new multiyear deal is official

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:11 GMT

The Chicago Bulls announced a multiyear deal Friday with guard Coby White as the team sticks with the core of its 2022-23 roster.The deal was previously reported by ESPN as a three-year, $40 million contract.The No. 7 pick in the 2019 draft, White has played all four years of his NBA career with the Bulls. He averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists last season and has career averages of 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists.White has been a major source of 3-point production for the Bulls, shooting 37.2% behind the arc last season. Despite posting career-low averages as he returned to the second unit, White made important growth last season on the ball with his ability to handle in the open court and set up plays for his teammates.The Bulls front office identified re-signing White as one of its most important offseason priorities during exit interviews. Barring any trades, White’s new contract places 10 players from last season’s roster under contract for 2...