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Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the media

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Before he hit America, Rupert Murdoch ripped through Britain’s media like a tornado.His newspapers changed the political and cultural weather and swung elections. His satellite television channels upended the staid broadcasting scene.Journalists and politicians in the U.K. both hailed and reviled the 92-year-old mogul after he announced Thursday that he was stepping down as leader of his companies Fox and News Corp., handing control to his son Lachlan.For The Times of London, which he owns, Murdoch was “a trailblazer who changed the media.” Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the tycoon “did more than any press baron in the last 100 years to promote the cause of the global free media that is indispensable for democracy and progress.”But to his critics, Murdoch was an unaccountable, malevolent presence in British life. Nathan Sparkes of Hacked Off, a press reform group that aims to curb tabloid wrongdoing, said Murdoch “presided over a company where widespread ille...

Sabato De Sarno makes much anticipated debut at Gucci under the gaze of stars like Julia Roberts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Sabato De Sarno wants people to fall in love with Gucci again, calling his debut collection “Gucci Ancora,” Italian for “Gucci Again.”The title is a touching admission of the challenges facing the 40-year-old designer, who joined Gucci this summer from Valentino, where he worked for 14 years after stints at Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.The question is: can De Sarno do again what his predecessor Alessandro Michele was able to achieve by exciting the public to swarm to Gucci, pacing revenues at a sustained double-digit growth for French owner, Kering? Until the inevitable dip.De Sarno’s debut Friday, nine months after being hired in the wake of Michele’s surprise departure, was the most anticipated on the Milan Fashion Week calendar for next spring and summer womenswear.The furor was enough to fill the front row with Hollywood A-listers including Julia Roberts and Ryan Gosling.What the collection wasn’t: It wasn’t overtly sexy in a sultry way, like in the Tom Ford-era. N...

Nebraska mother sentenced to 2 years in prison for giving abortion pills to pregnant daughter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

A Nebraska mother who pleaded guilty to giving her teenage daughter pills for an abortion and helping to burn and conceal the fetus was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.Jessica Burgess, 42, pleaded guilty in July to tampering with human remains, false reporting and providing an abortion after at least 20 weeks of gestation, which is illegal in Nebraska. Madison County District Judge Mark Johnson sentenced her Friday to one year in prison for each count, with the first two to run concurrently. The sentence for the abortion count was ordered to run after the first two, amounting to a two-year sentence.Online court records show the judge deemed her unsuitable for probation.Burgess, of Norfolk, Nebraska, admitted at her plea hearing to helping her then-17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy. As part of her plea, charges of concealing the death of another person and abortion by someone other than a licensed physician were dismissed. Her daughter, Celeste Burgess, who is now 19, wa...

Argentina beats Samoa to get back into Rugby World Cup playoffs contention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Argentina was back in the quarterfinals hunt after defeating Samoa 19-10 in a bruising, scrappy Rugby World Cup pool match on Friday.The Argentines needed to win after the dismal opening defeat to England, and used the 13-day break to get their heads on right for the Samoans, who had only a six-day turnaround.Argentina even denied Samoa a losing bonus point when Nicolas Sanchez booted a last-minute penalty from almost halfway.Emiliano Boffelli scored all of Argentina’s points for a 13-3 lead in a rainy first half and his third penalty after the rain passed extended their lead to 16-3 with 24 minutes to go.But with five minutes left, Samoa replacement hooker Sama Malolo barged over for a converted try, and Argentina’s supporters were finally hit with a mute button. But Samoa couldn’t threaten again, the Argentines in the crowd started singing and dancing again, and Sanchez delivered the finishing blow.Argentina has Pool D games left against Chile an...

King Charles III winds up his France state visit in Bordeaux to focus on the climate and sip wine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — After pageantry and politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France with a trip down south to Bordeaux on Friday to focus on a more personal passion: the environment.As the skies cleared following a morning downpour, Charles and Queen Camilla helped plant a loquat leaf oak tree, known for adaptability to a changeable climate, in the garden of Bordeaux City Hall. Locals waved French and British flags, and some shouted “God Save The King,” as the royal couple greeted well-wishers.French firefighters who helped fight wildfires in the Bordeaux region last year showed the U.K. monarch maps and photos of the devastation, and helped guide him around an experimental forest designed to monitor the impact of climate on urban woodlands. Charles and Camilla wrapped up their sojourn in France with a tour of the Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte winery, known for its sustainable approach to wine-making. Owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard — and t...

Maryland surgeons for the second time have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland surgeons for the second time have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man.Source

'Horrific tragedy:' Aurora rescue chief discusses deadly house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Chief Alec Oughton from the Aurora Fire Rescue spoke out about the Sept. 20 fire tragedy that left two children dead and several others injured late Wednesday night.“Our hearts go out to the family who suffered such a tremendous loss when the tragic events that unfolded late Wednesday night, resulting in a 911 call to Aurora Fire Rescue," said Oughton.Oughton spoke of the immense pain of incidents like this. It's heartbreaking for families and the community, and also for the first responders. "I am sure you can imagine the emotional weight of carrying a limp child out of a fire in your arms. Our members did this seven times that night, some rescuing multiple children from this incident," said Oughton. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Updates on the victims brought to the hospital remain confidential out of respect for the family.The final investigation could take months, according to Oughton. While the investigation is still und...

Did you lose your wedding ring? Aurora police might have it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Did you or someone you know recently lose a wedding ring? Aurora police are looking for the owner of a wedding and engagement ring found Thursday at the Town Center of Aurora Mall. Photos: Check out this record-setting home sold in Castle Rock The Aurora Police Department attached pictures of the rings:Lost wedding and engagement ring. (Courtesy of Aurora Police Department)Lost wedding and engagement ring. (Courtesy of Aurora Police Department)Lost wedding and engagement ring. (Courtesy of Aurora Police Department)One of the rings is engraved. To prove the ring belongs to the rightful owner, the person claiming the ring needs to know what the engraving says.The owner can recover the rings by emailing Officer Michelle Hanley at [email protected] and referencing case number 23-188944 in the subject line.

Police: Florida woman arrested after malnourished dogs, animal remains found at Seminole County home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Police arrested Tonya Grose, 36, after they discovered several malnourished dogs, along with animal remains, at her home in Altamonte Springs on Wednesday.Grose appeared before a judge for the first time on Thursday and now faces five felony animal cruelty charges.Also on Thursday, Animal Service officers were seen bringing out more animals from her house on Ballard Street. According to the county, she handed over at least 26 dogs, 13 cats and two birds.“It’s heartbreaking,” said neighbor Crystal Jeffrey.Neighbors said they have smelled the stench emanating from the house for a long time.“It literally just blows in and nobody can handle the smells,” Jeffrey said.State business records show Grose registered a pet rescue called “Skys the Limit Pet Rescue” out of her home starting in May.“Clearly not doing what a rescue should do,” said Alan Harris.Harris is Seminole County’s emergency manager...

Suspect arrested, investigation continues after shooting in downtown Lowell leaves victim wounded

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:13 GMT

Police in Lowell are investigating a shooting in the city’s downtown area that left a man wounded and another in custody.The Lowell Police Department said a male suspect was arrested after officers were called to the area of 200 Market St. just after noon on Friday for a report of a shooting.According to Lowell PD, arriving officers soon gathered a description of a suspect, leading to police spotting a similar-looking individual allegedly running from the area.Police then stopped the individual and found a silver handgun on the person, leading to his arrest on not only a charge of illegal possession of a firearm but also “several unrelated outstanding warrants,” according to a news release from the department.Meanwhile, patrol units were able to locate another male inside of a nearby apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.After first aid was given, police said the gunshot victim was taken to a Boston-area hospital via air ambulance for further treatm...