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UK promises attack drones, more missiles for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s prime minister promised Monday to provide Ukraine with attack drones and hundreds more missiles as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the U,K. to drum up support in advance of a counteroffensive against Russian forces.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greeted Zelenskyy with a handshake and a hug after he landed by helicopter at Chequers, the British leader’s official country retreat. It’s Zelenskyy’s second trip to the U.K. since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.Zelenskyy thanked Britain for its support so far, and said the war was a matter of “security not only for Ukraine, it is important for all of Europe.” Sunak told Zelenskyy that “your leadership, your country’s bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all.”This is the fifth European country Zelenskky has visited in the past three days, after Italy, the Vatican, Germany and France. He is seeking more aid as Ukraine prepares a long-anticipated spring offensive to reta...

Leão likely to return for AC Milan in 2nd leg of Champions League semifinals

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan will likely have its top player back for the second leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday.Winger Rafael Leão was out with a right thigh problem when Milan lost the opening leg 2-0 to city rival Inter Milan last week.“If today’s training goes OK, Leão will start,” Milan coach Stefano Pioli said Monday.Leão was named Serie A’s most valuable player when Milan won the Italian league last year. He was also instrumental when Milan eliminated Napoli in the quarterfinals.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Federal Appeals Court says Elon Musk must abide by SEC settlement over 2018 tweets

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators that was reached after his 2018 tweets claiming he had secured funding to take Tesla private caused the electric vehicle maker’s share price to jump and led to a temporary halt in trading, an appeals court ruled Monday.The summary order by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan was released just days after a three-judge panel heard lawyers’ arguments in the case.Musk had challenged a lower court judge’s ruling last year requiring him to abide by the deal on the grounds that circumstances have changed and because the decree contains a “prior restraint” that Musk contends violates the First Amendment.The settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission required that his tweets be approved first by a Tesla attorney. It also called for Musk and Tesla to pay civil fines over the tweets in which Musk said he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private at $420 per share.The fu...

Kingston musician hopes for return of stolen gear

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

A near daily walk on the K&P Trail came with a hefty price tag for local musician Tom Savage on Saturday.On Saturday morning, the longtime Kingston based singer-songwriter had his vehicle packed and ready to go for a gig at Sam’s Place in Prince Edward County before parking on Unity Road to get on the K&P Trail for a short walk with his girlfriend.“Obviously should have done that the other way around,” Savage laughed.He said they left the car for only about 30 minutes and returned to see it had been ransacked, his two guitars and accompanying gear snatched.The handle of the vehicle was completely removed from the passenger side door and the thieves then pried the door open and took all the contents. While the gear and guitars have value, Savage is at a bit of a loss what the thieves are going to do with his records and band merchandise.“The guitars are one thing, but they took all the band merch,” Savage said.“I don’t know what they&...

Service dogs found after being stolen from Lakewood couple

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Lakewood couple said their car was stolen with their two dogs inside Saturday. However, the pups were located at a local animal shelter. Paris Ralston and her husband Jimmy Holwuttle, both work as DoorDash drivers. They were inside the Big Daddy's Pizza location on Wadsworth Avenue picking up an order just after 7 p.m. when their blue 2017 Ford Focus Titanium was taken, with their two dogs in the back. On Monday, the couple received some great news when they found out the dogs were at the Denver Animal Shelter. Their car is still missing.There are a few distinguishing features on the car, like a ding on the passenger side door and a “My Nissan Denver” dealership sticker on the back. Father, daughter recovering after hit-and-run crash Diva and Cerberus, not just pets to them, are also service animals. Ralston is a military veteran and Holwuttle has bipolar I disorder. "That dog helps when I get worked up. He is right in my face and on my lap. He’s everyt...

The most popular dog names of 2023 in Colorado

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

DENVER (Stacker) — You've done everything on your checklist. Got pet insurance and found a great, affordable veterinarian. Didn't forget to puppy-proof the house and scanned high and low for the best quality dog food. Just one thing's missing: What will you name your new furry family member?In the past century, man's best friend has had various popular names. Spike, Fido, and Buddy are classic names. But what if you're looking for something more unique? Or, you want to give them a classic name, like Charlie? Whatever you choose to call your puppy pal, you want to make sure it's just right.What's in a name, you might ask? Sometimes, what you see is what you get. Other times, it's quite the complete opposite. According to the PetHelpful, the ideal dog name should be kept to one to two syllables. Why? You'll get your puppy's attention faster. Another helpful tip: give your furry friend a name you won't get tired of repeating. Top 10 cities with the most expensive homes in Colorado Wa...

Man faces judge after running over Hialeah Police officer with stolen motorcycle

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

A Hialeah Police officer was struck by a stolen motorcycle during a traffic stop and as the officer recovers from a surgery that was accomplished on Sunday, the man who intentionally ran him over was in court the following day.Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer set Roberto Ortiz’s bond at $30,000 on Monday after he was arrested for eluding and fleeing.Officials said Officer Delgado went to pull Ortiz near East Fourth Avenue and 49th Street in Hialeah, but when Ortiz tried to evade the officer grabbed Ortiz by the shoulder.Moments after, Ortiz accelerated and dragged Delgado into the police car.Delgado was rushed to the hospital requiring surgery for fractures and torn ligaments in his knee.Back at the scene, Ortiz reportedly ran away, but police eventually caught up with him. He was out on felony bond from another case at the time and is now back behind bars.“The allegations are the defendant was on a stolen motorcycle and he has an open case for grand theft aut...

Shark attacks kayak off Kualoa, caught on camera

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

HAWAII (KITV) — For many fishermen, there’s a tale of the one that got away. In this case, Scott Haraguchi is glad this one got away.He was out on his kayak fishing over a mile offshore from Kualoa in Windward Oahu. He happened to accidentally leave his GoPro turned on after catching a fish. That GoPro then captured harrowing moments that happened next.“I heard a whooshing sound that sounded like a boat heading towards me without the motor and I looked up and I saw this big brown thing my brain thought it was a turtle but then I got slammed by it and realized that it was a tiger shark,” Haraguchi explains.Haraguchi says he was able to kick the shark away from his kayak and keep fishing. He was running on adrenaline at the time, but it wasn’t until he got home and looked at his video that he realized the magnitude of what had happened.He’s not sure what prompted the shark attack, but says shortly after, he noticed what appeared to be a wounded seal...

Woman caught trafficking cocaine in fake pregnant stomach

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

A routine traffic stop in South Carolina turned into an extraordinary discovery as law enforcement officials uncovered a suspect attempting to conceal drugs in a rubber pregnancy belly.The incident unfolded when members of the Special Investigation Division and Directed Patrol Unit initiated a traffic stop involving two individuals, Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem.During the encounter, law enforcement officials grew suspicious when the duo gave conflicting information regarding Mitchem’s reported due date. As deputies pressed for more details, Mitchem abruptly fled the scene, prompting a pursuit by the authorities.As Mitchem made her escape attempt, the rubber pregnancy belly she was wearing dislodged, causing drugs to spill onto the ground. In total, the seized contraband amounted to over 1500 grams of cocaine, according to officials. Both Miller and Mitchem now face charges of trafficking cocaine.

Unlikely nationalist kingmaker sees his moment in Turkey election runoff

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:52 GMT

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s presidential candidates suddenly want to talk to Sinan Oğan, a little-known nationalist politician who came third in Sunday’s election and has turned into a potential kingmaker overnight.Ahead of a second round on May 28, Oğan wants to secure a ministry, while President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu want the backing of his 2.8 million voters, who made up about 5.2 percent of Sunday’s vote. Kılıçdaroğlu’s team said Monday their early talks with Oğan suggested there was room to cooperate. Islamist populist Erdoğan won the first round of Turkey’s election on Sunday with 49.5 percent (27.1 million votes) but the race will now head into a runoff because he failed to secure the 50 percent needed for outright victory. His main rival Kılıçdaroğlu, who will face him in two weeks, won 44.9 percent (24.6 million).   This impending showdown has given a strong hand to Oğan and his “Ancestral Alliance,” as both Erdoğan and Kı...