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US military chief says he is hopeful about resuming military communication with China

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — The top U.S. military officer said Friday he has conveyed to China his hopes to resume the stalled communication between the world’s two biggest militaries.The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown Jr., told a selected group of journalists Friday in Tokyo that it is “hugely important” to “ensure there is no miscalculation” between the sides. He said he conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart.“I’m hopeful,” Brown added.China froze military exchanges in August 2022 when then-Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory. The two sides have shown indications in recent weeks that they are close to resuming the exchanges.Brown made his comment during the Tokyo leg of a trip to Asia ahead of next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, to be hosted by President Joe Biden in San Francisco. Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jin...

Wrong-way driver dies, another killed in multiple vehicle crash on Ontario highway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

One person driving the wrong way on an Ontario highway died and took the life of another driver following a multiple-vehicle crash in Whitby last month.Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Toronto Detachment responded to a three-vehicle collision just after 7 p.m. on October 29. OPP said a blue SUV was travelling southbound in the northbound lanes on Highway 418 near Taunton Road, and while officers were responding to the call, the SUV collided head-on with a black SUV travelling northbound near Nash Road.The 41-year-old driver of the wrong-way vehicle from Courtice, Ont., and the 36-year-old driver of the black SUV from Oshawa, Ont. were both pronounced deceased at the scene. OPP said a third blue SUV travelling northbound collided with the involved vehicles moments later, sending two occupants to hospital with minor injuries. Police said the next-of-kin for both deceased drivers were notified. They were not identified publicly.The highway’s northbound lanes were cl...

Driver flees after sideswiping officer during traffic stop: CPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

CHICAGO -- Police are searching for a driver who sideswiped a police officer after fleeing a traffic stop on the South Side overnight, police said.According to police, officers were conducting a traffic stop near the 10800 block of South Vincennes Street around 1:14 a.m. when the driver sideswiped an officer as he was exiting the car. Chicago officer charged, relieved of police powers for hitting 8th grader The officer was transported to a local hospital in good condition and no other injuries reported. The driver fled and there is no one in custody.

5 strategies for navigating today's digital tipping culture

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

(NerdWallet) - The nearly universal experience of finding yourself face-to-face with a checkout counter screen asking you to select an amount to tip for service can prompt a cascade of awkward questions: How much should you tip on a $5 coffee if anything? How can you decide before the cup has even been poured? Is it rude to select “no tip,” then slink away with your drink?The answers to those questions vary depending on whom you ask, but tipping experts agree on one thing: We get prompted to tip much more frequently these days, largely because of the explosion of cashless payment methods with automated tipping options. Another thing they agree on: You don’t always have to say “yes.”“During the pandemic and post-pandemic, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way tips are given. Suddenly, you see tablets where you are prompted to give specific tip amounts at points of purchase where never before would anyone have dreamed of giving a tip,” says Thomas Farley, also known as “Mister Manner...

Why are people putting toilet paper in the fridge?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

(WYTV/NEXSTAR) — While most people are debating whether or not peanut butter goes in the refrigerator, some are stuffing their Frigidaires with Charmin. That's right, it's a TikTok "hack" that you probably never saw coming: toilet paper in the fridge.Followers of the trend claim a roll of toilet paper will absorb smelly odors inside fridges. It's meant to work the same way as most people use an open box of baking soda for fridge smells. IKEA recalling more mirrors over falling concerns It may sound like some silly new TikTok trick but the idea actually first appeared in 2015. Now, it's popping up on social media again."Put a toilet paper in your fridge in a corner where it fits and then just leave it there," says TikToker SmartFoxLifeHacks in a video. "It is important that you replace the roll about every three weeks. For reasons of hygiene, you should also only put a roll in your fridge straight from the packaging and not put it near your toilet!"So you may be wondering: does it ...

18-wheeler crashes into building, closes I-35 service road for hours Friday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An 18-wheeler crashed into a building along the northbound service road of I-35 near Bentwood Road Friday morning, closing the service road for several hours. Bentwood is just north of Airport Boulevard. Two heavy duty tow trucks responded to the scene to clear the 18-wheeler. All lanes of the interstate and the service road were back open shortly after 9 a.m.18-wheeler crashes into building, closes I-35 service road for hours Friday morning (KXAN photo/Lauren Ryan) 18-wheeler crashes into building, closes I-35 service road for hours Friday morning (KXAN photo/Lauren Ryan) 18-wheeler crashes into building, closes I-35 service road for hours Friday morning (KXAN photo/Lauren Ryan) It's not clear what caused the crash or what happened to the driver.

Clifton Park man dies in I-87 crash in Tarrytown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Clifton Park man died in a car crash on I-87 northbound in the village of Tarrytown just before 1 a.m. on Friday. Richard Simmons, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to I-87 northbound in the village of Tarrytown for a report of a car crash. When troopers arrived, they saw a tractor-trailer on fire. Police say a preliminary investigation found the car left the roadway prior to the GMMC Bridge, striking the guide rail and a storage outbuilding. The sole occupant and driver, identified as Simmons, was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency service convoy with Fulton, Montgomery Counties State Police were assisted by the NYS Thruway Authority, Tarrytown, Nyack, and Central Nyack Fire Departments along with Tarrytown Volunteer EMS and Greenburgh EMS. Police say the cause of the crash is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

Fatal roadway shooting shuts down 141 in Fenton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

FENTON -- Police confirm they are on the scene at Highway 141 just south of Gravois Bluffs where a man was shot in a car.  Gateway Guide cameras show the road is shut down and an ambulance is on site.  Police were dispatched at around 8:00 a.m. when drivers in the area called 911 to report a hazard on the road.  When they arrived, they found the man shot. What’s that smell? Behind Missouri’s foul fall odors A witness tells FOX 2 that a man got out of his truck and started pounding on the window of another vehicle. The witness says she heard a "pop" when the man started walking back to his truck. She saw him grab his back. A passenger in his vehicle then said, "he just got shot in the back." The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. St. Louis County Police say that he did not survive the shooting and has been declared deceased.Police say that everyone involved in the incident remained on scene. There is an active investigation into the...

Creve Coeur police seek information on hit-and-run involving pedestrian

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. – Authorities are seeking information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident at Old Olive West and Guelbreth Lane in Creve Coeur.A vehicle struck a pedestrian utilizing the crosswalk, resulting in serious injuries. Emergency Medical Services took the pedestrian to a hospital. The driver of a compact, silver SUV fled the scene. The vehicle may have sustained damage to the front and/or driver's sides.The Creve Coeur Police Department is actively investigating the incident. If you witnessed the crash and can identify the driver or the vehicle, please call 314-737-4600. Tips can also be submitted online .

LIST: St. Louis events honoring veterans on November 11

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - In honor of Veterans Day, various events will take place in St. Louis on November 11 to pay tribute to our veterans.What is Veterans Day?The United States observes Veterans Day annually on November 11th as a federal holiday. It is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.The nation recognizes and pays tribute to the men and women who have served in the military, including those currently serving and those who have passed away.The date of November 11th was chosen for Veterans Day because it marks the armistice that ended World War I, which took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.How is Veterans Day celebrated?People across the country hold various events and ceremonies on Veterans Day to commemorate veterans and their service. Parades, wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials, speeches, and other activities recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of vetera...