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An anti-Trump video shared by the DeSantis campaign is ‘homophobic,’ says a conservative LGBT group

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis ′ presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people “ventured into homophobic territory.”The “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account shared the video on Friday — the last day of June’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month — that features footage of Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2016 saying he would “do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens.” Trump had been pledging protection from terrorist attacks weeks after the shootings at the Pulse Nightclub, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at that time.The video also highlights “LGBTQ for Trump” T-shirts sold by the former president’s campaign and his past comments saying he would comfortable with Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic decathlete who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, using...

Chicago Sky coach James Wade steps down to take assistant spot with Toronto Raptors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade is stepping down to take an assistant coaching job with the Toronto Raptors.Wade helped lead the team to its first WNBA championship in 2021 and had an 81-59 record with the team since taking over as head coach in 2019. Previously, he was an assistant with the San Antonio Stars and Minnesota Lynx.“We are thrilled that James can fulfill a lifelong dream to join the NBA, and we send him our warmest congratulations and best wishes,” Sky Principal Owner Michael Alter said. “We thank James for establishing a winning, team-oriented culture in Chicago and leading the Sky to our first ever WNBA Championship in 2021.”The Sky announced Emre Vatansever as the interim GM and head coach. Chicago is 7-9 on the season after Friday night's 86-78 win over Los Angeles.Chicago lost four starters from the championship team over the last two years, except for Kahleah Copper.

Teamsters say strike still on the table at UPS

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said Saturday that a strike of UPS delivery drivers is still possible after the union said it was negotiating on Friday.UPS provided a counteroffer to the Teamsters’ demands Friday, hours before the union pledged to go on strike without a new contract. The union said it had agreed not to strike as negotiations continued into the weekend. The union’s current contract expires on July 31 and any new contract must be agreed by July 5 to be ratified before the end of the month. If no contract is reached by July 5, workers will strike when the contract ends, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said.“Our administration has made it clear. We will not be working beyond the expiration date without the contract our members have demanded, and more importantly without the contract our members deserve,” O’Brien said at a press conference Saturday.Negotiations are focused on the “economic” portion of the five-year labor deal. Teamster demands include increas...

American pride still at near-record low, poll suggests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

(NewsNation) — Fourth of July weekend is upon us, but a new Gallup poll shows the number of U.S. adults who say they're proud to be an American has stayed low.While the number is low compared to previous decades, it's actually a slight uptick from last year, with 67% of adults saying they are extremely or very proud to be American, as compared to 65% in 2022.Back in 2001, around 90% of Americans said they were proud to be from this country, with the poll coming not long after 9/11. In 2003, the number dropped to 87%, and by the start of the pandemic, it had dipped to 63%. Will USPS, Amazon deliver on July 4? The results fall along party lines, with 60% of Republicans saying they are extremely proud to be American, while only 29% of Democrats say the same. Age is another factor, with older adults having more pride, particularly Americans over 55. NewsNation spoke with Shannon Shakir, who served in the Army. Her husband also served in the Marine Corps. Shakir made the decision to e...

Wild hire Jason King to fill out Dean Evason’s coaching staff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

As the rest of the league worked to sign free agents on Saturday afternoon, the Wild hired Jason King as the newest member of their coaching staff. The opening was created last month when former assistant coach Brett McLean took over the Iowa Wild of the AHL.It’ll be interesting to see what exactly the 41-year-old King will be responsible for on a group by head coach Dean Evason. He spent served as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks from 2020-23. His rise up the ranks has also features stops with the Utica Comets of the AHL (2016-20) and the St. John’s Ice Caps of the AHL (2013-15).Originally drafted in the seventh round of the 2001 NHL Draft once upon a time, King had a cup of coffee in the NHL, playing games with the Canucks as well as the Anaheim Ducks. He also spent some time playing professionally in Germany, as well.Aside form King, the rest of the coaching staff for the Wild features fellow assistant coaches Bob Woods and Darby Hendrickson, goaltending ...

Police investigating shooting in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police announced they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday. One person was injured as a result of the incident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 5:30 p.m. on June 30, an 18-year-old man approached officers on South Allen Street and told them he had sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. The circumstances remain unknown at this time and the shooting is currently under investigation.

Some thunderstorm warnings issued, whole St. Louis area under watch through 9 p.m.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Residents in the St. Louis metro area should be ready for another round of storms today, although the exact location of impact remains somewhat uncertain. The entire St. Louis region is under a thunderstorm watch through 2 p.m. Saturday. Some counties west of St. Louis (like Texas, Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Shannon) had thunderstorm warnings issued as early as 2 p.m. Under a thunderstorm watch, which can take effect for several hours, weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop. A thunderstorm warning means the current storm conditions can turn worse. In that case, lightning, heavy rain and strong winds have been indicated in your area. Those under the area of a thunderstorm warning should seek shelter immediatelty. The National Weather Service reports that the highest threat of severe weather is expected to be along and south of I-70. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here The timeframe for this round of storms is forecasted to occur...

Teen charged after trespassing call leads to officer's gunfire in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A teenager faces criminal charges after a trespassing call early Friday morning led to gunfire from an officer in north St. Louis. Prosecutors have charged Davontee Robinson, 18, with unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree trespassing in the case. Robinson is jailed in St. Louis City without bond, per Missouri court records. The incident leading to Robinson's arrest unfolded around 1 a.m. Friday in St. Louis' West End neighborhood. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that an officer fired shots following a trespassing call that escalated into a foot chase. Severe storms may impact the St. Louis area Saturday Robinson is accused of pointing a gun at an officer, prompting the use of force. Three people, including Robinson and at least one juvenile, were taken into custody. One suspect remains at large.The gunfire occurred behind us on Enright Street, near the intersection with Belt Avenue. According to St. Louis police, Robinson attempted to hide beh...

Ex-Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly agrees to four-year contract with rival Predators

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's an abnormally quiet first day of NHL free agency for the St. Louis Blues, but one of their top players in recent history will join a division rival for the foreseeable future. Ryan O'Reilly, the only Conn Smythe winner and most recent captain in Blues history, has agreed to a four-year, $18 million contract with the Nashville Predators. Although Nashville hasn't yet announced the signing, The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford and other NHL beat writers report the deal is getting finalized. Meet ‘Teacherman,’ the St. Peters coach who helped Aaron Judge find his MVP form O’Reilly spent five seasons with the Blues from 2018-2023. His last three came as the 23rd captain in franchise history. His first season in St. Louis sparked an improbable ride to a Stanley Cup championship. That year, he scored 22 points over 26 playoff games, boosted by a four-game goal streak in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.O’Reilly’s first Blues campaign was also accolade-filled, as he earned the 201...

Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:09 GMT

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands formally apologized Saturday for his country’s role in the slave trade, a rare direct apology for a historical injustice by a sitting European monarch.Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne in 2013, made the apology in a speech in Amsterdam at an annual commemoration of the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Netherlands’ Caribbean colonies, which was also the start of a memorial year that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the end of the practice there.“We carry the horrors of the slavery past with us,” Willem-Alexander said, adding that the consequences of the slave trade could still be felt in the form of racism in today’s society.“They are intensely experienced by me with heart and soul,” he said about his words of apology, which were met with applause.Willem-Alexander also asked for forgiveness for the “obvious lack of action against this crime against humanity” on behalf ...