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Boris Johnson’s career spanned dizzying heights and tumultuous lows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

LONDON (AP) — He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.”But Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations. In 2022 he was forced from power, and on Friday he quit as a lawmaker, jumping before he could be sanctioned over lockdown-breaching parties during the pandemic. Here is a timeline of events relating to Johnson’s political career:2001-2008: Serves as a member of Parliament in the House of Commons representing the constituency of Henley.2008-2016: Serves as London mayor, overseeing 2012 London Olympics.2016: Co-leader of the campaign to take Britain out of the European Union, in opposition to then-Prime Minister David Cameron, a fellow Conservative. Cameron resigns after voters approve Brexit in a national referendum on June 23, 2016.2016-...

June bird forecast: Chickadees and Cardinals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

Bird ForecastWhat to watch for in June: Cheerful Chickadees and Colorful CardinalsHere’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. Follow us at www.facebook.com/travisaudubonThe Carolina Chickadee is a familiar bird in Austin. It is common in neighborhoods and parks with mature deciduous and/or evergreen trees. Chickadees readily visit seed feeders too. They are partial to black oil sunflower seeds. It’s easy to take these perky birds for granted, but learning more about them may increase your enjoyment of these small active birds.Carolina Chickadee with Sunflower Seed COURTESY: The Online Zoo Carolina Chickadees are about 4.75 inches long and weigh about 1/3 ounce. You get the idea of how light these birds are if you imagine holding four sheets of 8.5 x 11 paper in a business envelope with one hand and three chickadees in t...

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. The Capital Region West Indian Association is hosting an event Saturday to highlight the achievements of local Caribbean Americans and celebrate their culture. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Allison Joseph and Francene Gordon, leaders of the organization, stopped by NEWS10 before the event to preview the event and highlight one of the beverages that will be served: Sorrel, a Jamaican hibiscus drink.You can watch the full interview in the player above.

The Potential of CBD for Managing Behavioral Issues

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

 In the health and wellness industry, there’s been a growing interest in the potential benefits of natural compounds. Among these, cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp plants, has been gaining significant attention. Its possible benefits range from pain management to anxiety relief, and recently, there’s been growing curiosity around CBD’s potential for managing diagnosed behavioral issues. Let’s delve into CBD’s potential uses and highlight the importance of ensuring the quality of the CBD product being used.The ABCs of CBDFirst things first, it’s essential to understand what CBD is and what it isn’t. CBD is one of over a hundred cannabinoids found in both hemp and cannabis plants. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another well-known cannabinoid for its intoxicating effects, CBD does not produce a “high”. It has, however, been studied for its potential calming effects and other health benefits.CBD and Behav...

High school softball 2023: All-Bay Area News Group team

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

All-Bay Area News Group SoftballFirst teamBella Andrade, P, Westmont, seniorBVAL Mt. Hamilton Division MVP helped lead Westmont to the CCS Division I title game. Hit .367 with 14 RBIs. Was 9-3 with a 2.08 ERA. Braxton Brown, P, Benicia, seniorDiablo Athletic League Foothill Division MVP hit .361, belted seven home runs and had 31 RBIs. Had 40 strikeouts in 46 innings pitched. McKenna Campbell, C, Willow Glen, seniorBVAL Mt. Hamilton Division senior of the year hit .581, and hit the walk-off double for the NorCal Division II champions.Alanna Clincy, P Willow Glen, freshmanBVAL Mt. Hamilton Division pitcher of the year struck out 185 for the NorCal Division II champions. California player Kaitlyn Le (left) was a dominant force for the NCS Division I champions (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group) Kaitlyn Le, P, California, juniorFirst-team all-EBAL selection helped pitch California to its first North Coast Section title in school history. Went 19-6 with 110 strikeouts.  Paige McLeod...

Safeway bamboozled nearly a million California shoppers with deceptive deals: lawsuit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

Caleb Haley bought a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream at Safeway in one of the grocery giant’s “Buy One, Get One Free” promotions, paying $7.49. The same tub cost $4 the day before the deal started and dropped back down to that price immediately after it ended.Alleged promotional pricing practices like these by the nationwide grocer are deceptive and illegal, according to a lawsuit Haley filed this week, claiming nearly a million California consumers have been harmed.At its 243 California stores, including dozens in the Bay Area, Safeway illegally jacks up prices on food sold in the “BOGO” and “Buy One, Get Two Free” promotions, the lawsuit in Northern California U.S. District Court claimed, contending that California’s unfair-competition and false-advertising laws make such practices illegal.“Consumers making purchases under these promotions do not get a free product,” the lawsuit against Safeway and its parent fi...

Mountain lion commute? Overpass for wildlife proposed for Highway 101

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

A sprawling cattle ranch along Highway 101 near the border of Santa Clara and San Benito County could become home to a unique overpass. Not for cars, but for wildlife.In December, the nonprofit Land Trust of Santa Cruz County spent $17 million to buy Rocks Ranch, a 2,600-acre property near San Juan Bautista that developers have eyed in recent years for subdivisions, hotels and other projects.Instead, the group is working on a plan with Caltrans to build a wildlife crossing so that mountain lions, deer, bobcats, badgers, foxes and other animals can traverse four lanes of speeding traffic on Highway 101 without being hit by cars.A male lion is captured on one of the trail cameras on Rocks Ranch in San Juan Bautista, Calif. (Calvin Duncan/ Institute for Wildlife Studies) That area is a hotspot for wildlife-vehicle collisions that not only rack up roadkill but can injure or kill motorists. The freeway also can block animals from roaming to breed, find food and settle into new habit...

Bay Area News Group baseball player of the year: De La Salle’s Connor ‘Bear’ Harrison

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

CONCORD – Connor Harrison’s nickname is Bear, and in many ways, he had a ferocious impact on De La Salle’s baseball team.But Harrison’s presence this spring was also about calmness, in the middle of the lineup and behind the plate as the Spartans’ new catcher.“We faced a lot of major D-I guys and Connor was never overmatched,” coach David Jeans said. “He kind of led the way with getting us to believe that we could beat really, really good pitchers.“And then what he did behind the plate. Our pitchers were really comfortable with throwing breaking balls in the dirt. He interacted with umpires really well. He was just confident going into battle.”Harrison, the younger brother of top Giants prospect and former De La Salle star pitcher Kyle Harrison, drove in a team-leading 36 runs. He had 40 hits in 99 at-bats, finishing with a .404 average.He won player of the year honors in the East Bay Athletic League and helped the Concord powerhouse win its sixth consecutive North Coast Section Div...

Prince William Co. supervisors approve millions for infrastructure upgrades, wildlife refuge segment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday allocated millions of dollars toward infrastructure upgrades that include a new pedestrian bridge and funding for a wildlife refuge.The body authorized $2.6 million for construction of the one-mile Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge Segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail that runs parallel to the Potomac River. The project, which will provide direct pedestrian access to the Rippon Virginia Railway Express station, will be funded through a combination of leftover pandemic relief aid, proffer funds from private developers and public transit taxes.Additionally, an appropriation of $1.4 million will fund a new roundabout in western Prince William and a pedestrian bridge in Woodbridge over Route 1 that will connect the area’s Virginia Railway Express stat...

Tiene 31 años y una hija: qué se sabe del sospechoso de apuñalar a niños en Francia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:59 GMT

La justicia francesa presentó el sábado cargos preliminares por intento de asesinato contra un sospechoso de apuñalar a cuatro niños y dos adultos en un parque de la ciudad alpina de Annecy, un ataque que causó conmoción dentro y fuera de Francia.El sospechoso es un refugiado sirio de 31 años, del que no se ha revelado el nombre, con residencia permanente en Suecia. El sospechoso tiene una hija de 3 años y una esposa que viven en el país nórdico.El hombre compareció el sábado ante los jueces de instrucción de la ciudad y fue acusado de intento de asesinato y resistencia armada, explicó la final jefe de la región, Line Bonnet-Mathis, en una conferencia de prensa. El sospechoso está detenido a la espera de que concluya la investigación.Según la fiscal, las víctimas están ya fuera de peligro tras el ataque del jueves en un parque infantil y sus inmediaciones. Los menores, de entre 22 meses y 3 años, siguen hospitalizados. En condición grave niños apuñalados durante ataque...