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Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn’t have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said Monday.Francis himself on Sunday revealed that he was suffering from the inflammation problem, explaining why he didn’t keep his weekly window appointment to greet people in St. Peter’s Square. Instead, he gave his blessing from the chapel of the hotel on Vatican grounds where he lives.Vatican’s press office director, Matteo Bruni, said in a written statement on Monday that the inflammation was causing some respiratory difficulties for Francis, whose 87th birthday is next month.“The condition of the pope is good and stationary, he doesn’t have a fever, and the respiratory situation is in clear improvement,” Bruni said. A CT scan, which the pope underwent on Saturday afternoon at a Rome hospital, ruled out pneumonia, Bruni added.To aid the pope’s recovery, “some important co...

Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

(CNN) — A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in a case that has garnered national attention amid concerns about rising levels of hate crimes since the Israel-Hamas war erupted.Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday afternoon near the scene of the attack, the Burlington Police Department said in a news release. Authorities said Eaton lives in an apartment building in front of the shooting scene and a search of his home uncovered evidence that gave investigators “probable cause to believe that Mr. Eaton perpetrated the shooting.”Authorities had been investigating whether the shooting may have been a hate crime, officials said. Police did not detail early Monday what charges the suspect is facing. CNN has been unable to determine if Eaton has an attorney.Eaton is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday. Police are also planning to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the case.The stud...

Boston man arrested Sunday after overnight vandalism spree through city

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

A suspect was arrested Sunday morning in connection with vandalism spree throughout Boston starting late Saturday night.Lawrence Hawkins, 46, of Boston was placed under arrest by Boston Police officers at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26 and charged with multiple counts of destruction of property, and destruction of a place of worship.Authorities were first called to the area of 125 Charles St. South around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night for a report of breaking and entering. Officers saw the front door of the business smashed and located a brick inside. After checking video surveillance a description of the suspect was circulated.About 30 minutes later, an officer checking his cruiser before starting his shift found the windshield of the vehicle smashed. Officers once again were able to view video surveillance of the incident and share a description of the suspect.Similar vandalism damage was later seen in the area of 15 Sudbury St.; further investigation generated a suspect description sim...

Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 20-10 win over the Chargers | COMMENTARY

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

Here’s how the Ravens (9-3) graded out at each position after a 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers (4-7) in Sunday night’s Week 12 game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.QuarterbackLamar Jackson started strong but struggled throughout the final three quarters. He seemed to get caught up in dropping his arm slot while throwing the ball. That paid off at first, but not later in the game when he needed to be more accurate. Jackson completed 18 of 32 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 39 yards, but still held on to the ball too long. If he doesn’t throw quickly, he struggles through progressions. Grade: C-Running backsThe Ravens had a three-headed monster with Keaton Mitchell, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. They didn’t dominate the game but were effective on runs both inside and outside. Mitchell showed good speed on several outside runs and Hill was tough inside, especially in the red zone, though he was stopped on third-and-3 from th...

‘Final mile of the marathon:’ BPS strategizes addressing decades of neglect in school infrastructure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

Boston school officials are on the “final mile” of plotting out how to address decades of neglect and disinvestment in school facilities, district officials announced.“After many decades of the firm decision making, shifting our physical footprint will be disruptive,” said Superintendent Mary Skipper ahead of a presentation on the facilities plan at the Nov. 15 School Committee meeting. “In some cases difficult. Tools we’ve developed over the last 18 months will enable greater transparency, collaboration with our communities to understand how and why certain decisions are made.”With about half of facilities built before WWII and some around 100 years old, Skipper said, the project is an “ambitious” and unprecedented undertaking for the district but necessary to provide students “fully inclusive, high quality education.”The district will complete and present a long-term facilities plan to DESE next month as part of its...

Lucas: DiZoglio vote reveals split among state Dems

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

Bring back Gus Bickford?Who? Why?Gus Bickford. He is the former head of the Massachusetts Democrat Party who, willingly or not, was replaced after a string of successes.After six years at the helm of the Democratic State Committee, Bickford was succeeded in April by veteran political operative Steve Kerrigan, a one-time candidate for lieutenant governor, who had the support of Gov. Maura Healey.Since then, things have not gone so well.A week ago, Republican state Rep. Peter Durant of Spencer flipped a Democrat held state Senate seat in a special election.  The seat had been held by former Sen. Anne Gobi of Worcester who gave it up to take a job with Healey Administration.Spencer, who made illegal immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, beat Democrat Rep. Johnathan Zlotnik of Gardner, despite Kerrigan’s all out support and Healey’s endorsement. Former GOP Gov. Charlie Baker endorsed Durant. The vote was 11,985 to 9,183.While no big deal in the scheme of things in one-party Democra...

Instant analysis from Ravens’ 20-10 win over Los Angeles Chargers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports staff had to say immediately after the Ravens’ 20-10 win over the host Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday night’s Week 12 game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.Brian Wacker: The Ravens defense did it again despite Baltimore’s offense doing its best to give another game away.After struggling mightily to move the ball for most of the night against a Chargers defense that is one of the worst in the NFL, Baltimore relied on its defense to hold on to a game the Ravens were somehow in danger of losing until a fourth-down blitz from cornerback Arthur Maulet ended any chance of another blown lead. Then rookie Zay Flowers showed why he’s the team’s best receiver, breaking free for a 37-yard touchdown run to seal the victory with just over 90 seconds remaining.There’s no sugarcoating it: The Ravens offense was disjointed. That’s going to happen sometimes, but it seems to happen in games the Ravens should ...

Walpole sons reviving fathers’ title hopes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

WALPOLE – Doug Cantrell and Chris Mackenzie had their time as part of the renowned Walpole football program.More than three decades later, they are relishing in the success of their sons.Noah Mackenzie has blossomed into one of the premier quarterbacks in the state. Cash Cantrell has followed in his father’s footsteps and become one of the better receivers for a Timberwolves’ team competing in the Div. 3 state championship game Thursday night at Gillette Stadium against Milton.For Doug Cantrell, seeing his son make it to the championship game helps erase some of the disappointment he faced. A wide receiver under the legendary John Lee, Cantrell graduated in 1988, one year before Walpole stunned Brockton 6-2 to win the 1989 Super Bowl.“Part of me was pissed at the time, I was so jealous of those guys,” Cantrell says with a laugh. “Now I am so happy that this is happening for these kids. It’s great to see these kids keeping the tradition alive.“I’m really happy...

Junior Traffic Reporter contest winners announced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

Congratulations to the winners of the Junior Traffic Reporter contest brought to you by 407 ETR!Out of hundreds of entries the following three were selected through online balloting in their respective categories:Grades 1-4: Zayna Yazdan from P.L. Robertson Public School in Milton Grades 5-8: Viera Bennett from Calderstone Middle School in Brampton Grades 9-12: Isabella Cortes from the Regional Arts Program at St. Roch Catholic Secondary School in Brampton Not only have all three won $500 for themselves but also $500 for their respective schools as well as a tour of the CityNews 680 newsroom.

Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:07 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas appeared open to extending a cease-fire in Gaza that has halted their deadliest and most destructive war but is set to expire after Monday, with a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel planned for later in the day.Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released. Hamas has also said it hopes to extend the four-day truce, which came into effect Friday after several weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.But Israel also says it remains committed to crushing Hamas’ military capabilities and ending its 16-year rule over Gaza after its Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel. That would likely mean expanding a ground offensive from devastated northern Gaza to the south, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have crammed into United Nations shelters, and where dire conditions persist despite the increased delive...