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Mexican-American woman honored for running Rockford non-emergency transport service

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — For many, the American Dream has meant being your own boss. That has been the case two generations of one Rockford family, originally from Mexico. Brisa Berumen-Dixon started her non-emergency medical transportation company, Seabreeze, in 2019 after seeing patients struggling to reach healthcare appointments. “I was working in the community with […]
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French PM has formed government, Paris says weeks after snap election

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has completed the difficult task of forming a government and is expected to present the composition of the future cabinet to President Emmanuel Macron this evening, the government said on Thursday. The political landscape in France remains unstable following the snap parliamentary elections some two and a half months ago, which failed to produce a clear majority or coalition capable of forming a government. Macron appointed Barnier, a former EU commissi
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Best Motoring Once Track-Tested a Dodge Neon Against JDM Sedans, and It Dominated

The Dodge Neon was a car with two faces. While it wasn’t universally beloved in America, the Neon received some favorable reviews in other markets, such as Japan. In 1994, Japan’s Best Motoring took the then-new Neon, Honda Accord EX, and Nissan Sunny 1500 Super Saloon to Tsukuba to compare their performance—and the American tourist smoked the local competition.
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Thailand proposes new bill to regulate cannabis

Thailand has introduced a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry, focusing on medical and research uses as the government moves to curb recreational consumption. What it says: The draft legislation, published earlier this week by the Ministry of Public Health, allows cannabis and its extracts for medical treatment and research, as well as food, herbal and cosmetic products. Notably, the bill does not ban recreational cannabis outright — a shift from previous drafts — and avoids reclassifyi
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Israel will continue to target Hezbollah, defence minister says

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said military action targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah militia "will continue." "Hezbollah feels persecuted," Gallant was quoted as saying by his office after a briefing on operational developments in northern Israel on Thursday. But he added: "The sequence of our military actions will continue." "In the new phase of the war there are significant opportunities but also significant risks," Gallant said. The consultations with high-ranking military and secret
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Ferrari Rear-Ended at 2024 Ferrari Cavalcade

The 2024 Ferrari Cavalcade, which began in Venice, Italy, on July 1st, has already witnessed several mishaps, including a notable accident involving a LaFerrari. This prestigious event, known for showcasing Ferrari's finest, quickly turned into a series of unfortunate incidents. Image Via varryx_ Instagram Among the earliest reported accidents was a black 296 GTB that caught fire near Venice. Emergency responders managed to extinguish the flames before the car was completely destroyed, as captur
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation after Lebanon pager blasts

Israel and Lebanon came closer to all-out war on Thursday as the death toll rose to 37 from explosions involving a slew of Lebanese communication devices and Hezbollah's leader vowed retribution. About 3,000 people were injured in the blasts across the country, Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad told a press conference in the capital Beirut. Hundreds of pagers used by the Hezbollah militia simultaneously exploded on Tuesday and a second wave of communication devices - this time walkie-talkies
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Illegal immigrant charged for shooting in Santa Rosa Beach, no injuries reported

WALTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – An illegal immigrant from Mexico was arrested for discharging a firearm from a vehicle in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of Bella Boulevard following a call regarding a shooting in the area. According to a witness, 29-year-old Jose Cruz Michua […]
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Venezuela opposition leader was pressured to recognise Maduro win

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González said he was put under pressure to sign a document recognising the electoral victory of President Nicolás Maduro, in a post on X. González is currently in Spain and said his signature was a condition imposed by Maduro's government for letting him travel to Spain, in Wednesday's post. His statement came after the president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, presented the signed document on Wednesday, in which González purportedly acknow
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An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return

Canadian and Italian dignitaries on Thursday marked the successful recovery of a photo portrait of Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion," stolen in Canada and recovered in Italy after a two-year search by police. At a ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome, Italian carabinieri police handed over the portrait to the Canadian ambassador to Italy, Elissa Goldberg, who praised the cooperation between Italian and Canadian investigators that led to the recovery. The 1941 portrait of the Br
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Putin praises arms industry for significantly increasing production

Russia's arms industry has significantly increased its production this year, according to President Vladimir Putin as he addressed a meeting of the Military and Defence Commission in St. Petersburg on Thursday. "These days, the companies in the arms sector are working rhythmically and precisely, doing everything necessary to provide the armed forces with modern weapons, technology, ammunition and equipment for the military special operation," he said, using the Kremlin's phrase to describe Russi
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Hezbollah leader: Lebanon blasts are 'declaration of war'

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said the back-to-back blasts of electronic devices across Lebanon which are widely assumed to have been caused by Israel amount to "a declaration of war." In a much-anticipated televised speech on Thursday, Nasrallah said: "There is no doubt that we have been subjected to a major security and humanitarian blow, unprecedented in the history of our resistance and perhaps in the history of the conflict with the enemy." "Over two days, in one minute every day, t
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Shock, fear and depression haunt Lebanese public and blast victims

The families of Hezbollah victims who were standing near the American University Hospital of Beirut looked weary, sad and depressed just thinking that their loved ones lost their sight, fingers or arms within just a few seconds. For two days in a row, Lebanon was shaken by waves of explosions from numerous technical devices, presumably coordinated by Israel, in areas controlled by the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia. "The situation among the wounded we have treated is catastrophic," Bahaa Noureddi
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Lufthansa extends flight bans to Israel, Iran and Beirut

Given the tense security situation in the Middle East, German carrier Lufthansa is extending its flight ban to and from Israel, Iran and Beirut, the company said on Thursday. The German airline said flights to Tel Aviv and the Iranian capital Tehran would be cancelled up to and including Tuesday and its aircraft flying in the region will bypass Israeli and Iranian airspace until then. Flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut will also be suspended for longer than previously planned, namely until O
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Europe floods: Death toll reaches 23 as flood wave peaks in Wrocław

At least 23 people have now died in Europe's flood disaster as the Polish city of Wrocław sees the level of the Oder river peak and Austria begins planning for "years" of reconstruction. The water level on the Oder river flowing through Poland's fourth-largest city Wrocław peaked overnight and is expected to stay high for some time, the metrological authority said on Thursday. The water level at the Trestno measuring station just outside the city of 630,000 people was stable at 6.31 metres. Usua
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Gullible Elon Musk Got Fooled Into Sharing Putin-Backed Propaganda Meme

In March, the US government accused the founder of Moscow-based company Social Design Agency of orchestrating a "persistent foreign malign influence campaign" on behalf of the Kremlin. The propaganda operation dubbed "Doppelganger" involved spreading memes, deepfaked videos, and falsified documents on the internet to alienate the West from Ukraine and its leadership following Russia's […]
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Germany offering to send soldiers to Poland to help with floods

Germany has offered to send Poland soldiers to help with its flood areas, but the details have not yet been agreed, the Defence Ministry in Berlin told dpa. Earlier, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after a crisis management meeting in Wroclaw that Germany was ready to send soldiers to provide support. "So if you see German soldiers, please don't panic. This is help. Just so there are no doubts," said Tusk. He was referring to anti-German sentiment that is widespread among parts of the P
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EU lawmakers say Ukraine must be able to strike targets in Russia

European Union lawmakers on Thursday called to lift "restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia," a press release said. The restrictions hinder Ukraine’s ability to fully exercise its right to self-defence and leave Ukraine exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure, the resolution said. The motion was backed by 425 EU lawmakers gathered in Strasbourg, France, while 131 voted against the resolution and 63 abstained
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Bundesbank: No end to German slowdown, but recession not seen

There is no end in sight to Germany's economic downturn, but a recession is not imminent, the country's central bank said in its latest monthly report released on Thursday. "The German economy continues to face difficult conditions," the Bundesbank report stated. Experts pointed to "increased economic uncertainty," which is curbing corporate investment. "However, a recession in the sense of a significant, broad-based and prolonged decline in economic output is not currently expected," the report
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How Israel’s Netanyahu survives in his job

The impression that Israel is at a stalemate or that there is a rift between leader Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli public over the fate of the hostages is misleading. His hold on power is solid.
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EU's von der Leyen to visit Kiev amid concerns over energy supply

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to visit Kiev on Friday, she announced in Brussels on Thursday. The commission president wants to discuss help for Ukraine's energy supply ahead of the winter season with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, she said. "As temperatures are dropping down, the European Union is ready to step up its support to Ukraine. We are preparing for the winter together," von der Leyen told journalists. The EU is to provide an additional €160 million ($1
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EU chief travels to Kyiv with promise of fresh energy funds to get Ukraine through winter

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine on Friday with the promise of 160 million euros ($180 million) in fresh energy funds to get the nation through the winter. Von der Leyen told reporters that 100 million euros ($112 million) of the funds would come the proceeds of the Russian assets held in the EU because of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The European Union estimates that about half of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been destroyed, making the job
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The Thai zoo home to baby hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng is patenting the pygmy

Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally. Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee of Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo has been posting cute moments of the animals in his care for about five years. He never imagined the zoo's newborn pygmy hippo would become an internet megastar within weeks. Moo Deng, which literally means “bouncy pork” in Thai, is a type of meatball. The name was chosen by fans via a poll on
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IEA warns of threat to Ukraine's energy supply in coming winter

The International Energy Agency (IEA) called on Ukraine's partners to support the country to protect the electricity and heating supply in a report issued on Thursday. The IEA report warned that the coming winter could be the hardest yet for the embattled nation. As Russia ramps up its attacks on Ukrainian power plants, heating plants and transmission networks, the country's energy infrastructure is under significant pressure, the IEA noted. "Strains that are bearable in the summer months may be
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Students in times of war: The difficulty and importance of staying in the classroom

Destruction of school buildings and entire education systems in Gaza, Ukraine and other war-torn countries have created a perilous situation for students trying to receive the instruction they need to build their nations a better future. In 2022 and 2023, there were 6,000 physical attacks on education, according to a report this year from the…
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At 17% cheaper, Nio's Onvo SUV is new threat to Tesla's market-leading Model Y in China

The Shanghai-based carmaker will start delivering the L60 sport-utility vehicle (SUV) later this month to build its market presence, the company said. "The car, with swappable battery, is safer and more reliable," Ai Tiecheng, Onvo's CEO said when unveiling the new model on Thursday. "Onvo will open 200 stores in 120 cities across mainland China by the end of the year to attract more customers."
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Spain arrests suspect in February speedboat crash that killed 2 police officers

Spanish authorities arrested a 32-year-old man for the death of two police officers in February when a speedboat suspected to belong to drug smugglers smashed into their patrol craft, Spain’s Civil Guard said Thursday. The incident occurred on Feb 9, when the Civil Guard craft was on patrol identifying speedboats spotted in the southern port of Barbate. Video footage showed a speedboat slamming into the craft in the port’s waters.
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North Korea says it tested missile capable of 'super-large' warhead

North Korea successfully tested a new ballistic missile capable of carrying a "super-large conventional warhead," Pyongyang's state media reported on Thursday. State-controlled KCNA news agency quoted the country's Missile Administration as stating the test-fire, held on Wednesday, went as planned. It added that ruler Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch. "The new-type tactical ballistic missile was tipped with a 4.5 tonnage super-large conventional warhead," KCNA reported. The test aimed to check the
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Old photo of Thai king cooking taken during Covid-19 pandemic, not after flooding in September 2024

An old photo of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn cooking during the Covid-19 pandemic has surfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed the royal preparing food for victims of severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Yagi in September 2024. In fact, the photo was released by the Royal Office in June 2021 and features the king and royal noble consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani in Bangkok, rather than the flood-hit Chiang Rai in the north.
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Relentless fighting is devastating Sudan and escalating in Darfur's capital, UN says

Relentless violence has devastated Sudan and large-scale fighting has escalated in and around the only capital in Sudan’s western Darfur region not held by paramilitary forces, the United Nations top humanitarian official said Wednesday. Acting humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya told the U.N. Security Council that famine has already struck Zamzam camp, about 15 kilometers (10 miles) from North Darfur’s embattled capital of El Fasher.
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Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group after a deadly attack on the military

Colombia on Wednesday suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel group for an attack that killed two soldiers and injured more than 20. This is the deepest crisis of the peace negotiations with the ELN since November 2022 and after President Gustavo Petro took power as the first leftist president launching talks with that and other armed groups under a policy known as total peace. The National Liberation Army, or ELN, ended a cease-fire with the Co
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Amazon drought leaves Colombian border town high and dry

Extreme drought affecting large parts of South America has dramatically reduced the flow of the Amazon River where Colombia borders Peru and Brazil, choking food supplies and threatening residents' health.In Brazil, the worst drought in seven decades is fanning the worst wildfire season in years, which has affected not only the Amazon region but also the southwestern Pantanal wetlands.
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Family of boy beaten at CPS school in 2018 awarded $750,000

CHICAGO — A federal jury has ordered the Chicago Board of Education to pay $750,000 to the family of a child who was beaten in a Chicago Public School in late 2018. The lawsuit was filed by Asia Gaines, the mother of “J.C.,” who was a student at George W. Tilton Elementary School in West […]
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