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Informe sobre abuso sexual en Arquidiócesis de Baltimore deja ocultos los nombres de cinco líderes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

BALTIMORE — El fiscal general de Maryland publicó el martes algunos nombres previamente redactados en su sorprendente informe sobre abuso sexual infantil en la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore, pero los nombres de cinco líderes de la iglesia católica permanecieron ocultos en medio de apelaciones en curso, lo que provocó críticas a la iglesia por parte de las víctimas y defensores.Si bien los nombres de los líderes de alto rango de la iglesia ya han sido informados por los medios locales, el director del capítulo de Maryland de Sobrevivientes de aquellos Abusados por Sacerdotes dijo que estaba decepcionado, pero no sorprendido, de que la resistencia continúe luchando contra la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas, a pesar de lo que dicen los líderes de la iglesia.“Una vez más, esto simplemente demuestra que la Iglesia no está haciendo lo que dice que está haciendo”, dijo David Lorenz, líder del capítulo de Maryland de SNAP. “Simplemente no lo son. No están siendo abiertos y transparente...

Scotland changes 13 for Romania match at Rugby World Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

LILLE, France (AP) — Scotland made 13 changes from the win over Tonga to the starting side playing Romania in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.Only center Chris Harris and wing Kyle Steyn were retained in the run-on side after Tonga was beaten 45-17 last Sunday in Nice.Tighthead prop Javan Sebastian received his first test start and will make his Rugby World Cup debut with flanker Luke Crosbie and former Ireland Under-20s flyhalf Ben Healy. Hooker Johnny Matthews could make his Scotland debut off the bench.Lock Grant Gilchrist will captain the side on Saturday.The Scots rested their front-line players on Thursday in anticipation of a winner-takes-all Pool B match with Ireland next week for a place in the quarterfinals.___Scotland: Ollie Smith, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Cameron Redpath, Kyle Steyn, Ben Healy, Ali Price; Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson, Luke Crosbie, Grant Gilchrist (captain), Sam Skinner, Javan Sebastain, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti. Reserves: Johnny Matthews, Rory Suth...

Lawsuit settled between family of John Hurley, Arvada police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A settlement has been reached in the case between John Hurley's family, the man killed by police during the Olde Town Arvada shooting two years ago, and the Arvada Police Department. On Thursday, the law firm representing Hurley's family, Law Firm of Rathod Mohambedbhai LLC, said a settlement was reached in the civil rights case. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather The lawsuit was originally filed on June 22, 2022, by Hurley's mother Kathleen Boleyn. According to the lawsuit, Hurley died needlessly because Arvada police officers failed to confront the active shooter, verify that Hurley was a threat, and an officer failed to announce himself before shooting Hurley from behind.Officer, good Samaritan killed in Olde TownOn June 21, 2021, three people were killed in the shooting in Olde Town Arvada: Officer Gordon Beesley, Hurley, and the gunman. The suspect Ronald Troyke “expressed hatred of police officers,” and "targete...

Students and staff surprise Coral Gables High School athletic trainer in honor of National Self-Care Month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

A beloved member of a South Florida school’s staff received a sweet surprise from students who said she’s made an impact in their lives. The surprise was held Thursday morning at Coral Gables High School, located at 450 Bird Road, for Alexia Clark, the school’s athletic trainer. “I’m overwhelmed in the best way possible,” Clark said. Students made signs, dressed up in their best attire and showed the beloved trainer how much they appreciated her.“They were like, ‘We need you in early today.’ I’m like, ‘OK,'” Clark said. “Normally I start at 12 o’clock, so I’m very confused as to why I need to be at work at 9 o’clock.”Clark, who students affectionately call “Miss Lex,” was recognized by the organization Buddy’s Helpers as part of National Self Care-Month.“It’s a great opportunity to recognize someone that’s enhancing the lives of thousands of kids ...

Baby found alone with drugs, loaded gun inside Nashville short-term rental, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A baby left alone inside a short-term rental was found by a crew that showed up at the Mint House on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard to clean the unit.The one-year-old, 15 pounds of marijuana, a loaded Glock pistol, and more than $17,000 in cash were found inside when officers arrived, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.As officers were investigating, the child’s parents arrived on the scene.Dsanto Hoskin, 19, is identified as the father. He’s charged with child neglect, child endangerment, possession of marijuana for resale, gun possession in the commission of a dangerous felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia for the digital scales and marijuana packaging supplies found inside.Police said the mother, 18-year-old Janae Snell, is charged with child neglect and child endangerment.“It is not acceptable for two parents to being addicted to drugs, to being addicted to being able to make tons of money off of those illegal substances, and ...

Social media influencer among those arrested in Philadelphia as looting continued for a second night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

(CNN) — A social media influencer is among a growing number of people who have been arrested this week as looting around Philadelphia continued for a second night Wednesday in the aftermath of peaceful protests against a judge’s decision to dismiss all charges against a former Philadelphia police officer in a fatal traffic stop shooting.Dayjia Blackwell, 21, is among the 52 people who were arrested for alleged involvement in widespread looting Tuesday night.“She (Blackwell) is livestreaming as she is committing burglaries, as she is encouraging others to commit burglaries,” said Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford.Blackwell faces several charges including criminal conspiracy, burglary and criminal trespass, police said. She was released on bail Wednesday, court records show, and is due back in court October 17.Blackwell declined CNN’s request for comment Thursday morning.The looting happened after peaceful protests ended following a judge’s decision to dismiss all...

Delta CEO: Airline ‘probably went too far’ with SkyMiles changes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

(CNN) — Delta Air Lines “probably went too far” in overhauling its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy, CEO Ed Bastian said at an event this week, and changes are coming.“There will be modifications that we will make, and you will hear about it sometime over the next few weeks,” Bastian said on Monday at a Rotary Club of Atlanta event. He didn’t offer specifics.Bastian said the changes announced earlier this month were designed to make certain that Delta could serve all of the loyalty tiers at the level that is expected.“No question, we probably went too far in doing that,” Bastian said at the event Monday.“Our team wanted to kind of rip the BandAid off and didn’t want to have to keep going through this every year with changes and nickel and diming and whatnot, and I think we moved too fast.”In September, the company implemented changes that would make it more difficult for American Express cardholders to access Delta Sky Clubs and earn Medallion elite status, taking effect in...

Musk ousts X team curbing election disinformation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter) said overnight that a global team working on curbing disinformation during elections had been dismissed — a mere two days after being singled out by the EU’s digital chief as the online platform with the most falsehoods. Responding to reports about cuts, the tech mogul said on X, “Oh you mean the ‘Election Integrity’ Team that was undermining election integrity? Yeah, they’re gone.”Several Ireland-based staff working on a threat-disruption team — including senior manager Aaron Rodericks — were allegedly fired this week, according to tech media outlet The Information. Rodericks has, however, secured a court order halting disciplinary action over allegedly liking tweets critical of the company, according to Irish media.Vice President Vera Jourová this week warned that EU-supported research showed that X had become the platform with the largest ratio of posts containing misinformation or disinformation. The comp...

Zuckerberg unveils Quest 3 as Meta tries to stay ahead in the mixed reality headset game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

New York (CNN) — Meta is moving forward in its efforts to dominate the AR world with the new and improved Meta Quest 3.Unveiled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company’s virtual Meta Connect event Wednesday, the headset starts at $500 and is a complete redesign of earlier models. The Quest 3, first announced in June, offers improved performance, immersive new mixed-reality features and a sleeker, more comfortable design.With a much stronger processor, higher-resolution display, revamped Touch Plus controllers and a 40% slimmer physique, the Quest 3 is a big step up from its predecessors. The Meta Quest 2 allows for strictly virtual reality, while the Meta Quest Pro has advanced passthrough cameras for seeing your actual surroundings, but it costs a whopping $1,000.Most importantly, the Quest 3 has support for Meta Reality, allowing users to enjoy mixed-reality experiences that blend the real world with the virtual one — for example, you can play...

The home and auto insurance crisis and how to keep your coverage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:33:10 GMT

By Ryan Brady | NerdWallet“Sheer panic.” That’s what Teddy Mars of Louisiana felt when his homeowners insurance company didn’t renew his policy in early 2023. The last remaining option left him and his family paying more for homeowners insurance than their mortgage.To cover costs, Mars had to dip into his nest egg and withdraw $12,000 from his individual retirement account. “We’re not sitting on a huge mountain of cash here,” Mars says. And opting out of insurance isn’t an option when you have a mortgage.“It’ll break my heart, but I think we’re going to have to leave,” says Mars, who grew up in Louisiana. But with a son in high school, it’s not easy to pack up and leave town. Plus, Mars worries about the saleability of his home. “Who wants to buy a house in our area when they can’t insure it?”Mars’ story is becoming all too familiar among Americans as climate catastrophes tear through the country with greater frequency and ferocity. Combined with inflation and an i...