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Police in upstate New York shot and killed teenager armed with replica handgun, authorities sayNEW YORK (AP) — Police in upstate New York say an officer shot and killed a teenager who was fleeing the scene while pointing a replica gun. Utica police said Saturday that the shooting happened Friday night after officers stopped two young men. Police said one of the young men ran away and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers. Officers later recovered a replica handgun with a detachable magazine from the scene, police said. Police have not identified the officer or the 13-year-old…

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Allison Lampert Canada to reconsider labor board decision following surprise WestJet strike {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} – Canadian government officials said Saturday they were reviewing the country's labour board's decision after a surprise strike by WestJet maintenance workers forced the cancellation of 150 flights and affected about 20,000 passengers. Get ready to watch the final stage of the World Cup only on Crickit. Anytime, anywhere. Enjoy now! In a statement posted to X, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan said the Canada Industrial Labour Board's decision was “clearly inconsistent with my directive.” “I will be taking additional steps to protect the interests…

Editor's note: Roy Schwartz is a pop culture historian and critic. twitterInstagram, Facebook and royschwartz.com. Opinions expressed here are his own. View other opinions at CNN. CNN — Creators from various countries, including the US, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine, are generously donating their time and talents to support Ukraine's official fundraising platform, United24. They are recreating Ukrainian monuments as unique LEGO sets. These sets are not available for purchase, but can be won through a raffle for donations of $24 or more to United24. Donations will go towards rebuilding structures destroyed during the ongoing defensive war with Russia and other…

During the time of the transatlantic slave trade and indentured servitude, women grew their own food and sold produce, including milk, to provide for their families and “survive the empire”, Hosin said.Considering the fact that our ancestors used food not only as a means of survival but also as a connection to homeland during devastating times of conflict, extreme poverty and oppression, it makes sense that we would use this food as healing in our modern context.Grenadian restaurateur Abhi Singh often has difficult conversations about food. “I believe the most powerful quality of food is its ability to make you…

We recently compiled a list of the “10 Best Technology Stocks to Buy” recommended by Brad Gerstner, and in this article we'll take a look at how Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands relative to other technology stocks.Gerstner is bullish on tech for 2024On December 1, 2023, Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner appeared in an interview with CNBC and explained that tech stocks are expected to outperform non-tech stocks in 2024. Over the past decade, tech stocks have compounded returns at nearly 16% and non-tech stocks at 6%. 2023 was a recovery year for the tech industry after a slump in 2022…

We recently compiled a list of the “10 Best Technology Stocks to Buy” recommended by Brad Gerstner, and in this article we'll take a look at how Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) stands relative to other technology stocks.Gerstner is bullish on tech for 2024On December 1, 2023, Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner appeared in an interview with CNBC and explained that tech stocks are expected to outperform non-tech stocks in 2024. Over the past decade, tech stocks have compounded returns at nearly 16% and non-tech stocks at 6%. 2023 was a recovery year for the tech industry after a slump in 2022…

Oysters for $1. Rotisserie chickens for $2 off Tuesday. 25% off assortment. Upscale grocer Whole Foods is breaking with its “Whole Paycheck” reputation for high prices and slashing prices on many of its foods this year as a concession to high food inflation that has hit shoppers, including the middle- and upper-middle-class people, who frequent the store. In that sense, Whole Foods is following in the footsteps of less-prestigious rivals like Walmart, Aldi and Kroger, which also offer bargains to shoppers.Few Americans have escaped food inflation: Grocery prices have risen 22% since 2011, and spending on meals at home now…

Faisalabad's Deputy Mayor Ameen Bhat apologised for his earlier opposition to the reopening of gurdwaras in the city. “A few days ago, I made a serious mistake about Sikhs and gurdwaras. I sincerely apologize to the Sikh community and promise not to repeat such statements,” Bhatt said in a video posted on social media by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on Saturday. The PSGPC welcomed the development and emphasised Pakistan's holy importance for Sikhs. see nextAmeen Bhat has apologised for his derogatory remarks against the Sikh community, which is a welcome development. Pakistan is a sacred place for…

THR Illustration Actress Miki Yamashita underwent a medical diagnosis in April that required surgery to remove a noncancerous tumor, she said. The actress, who stars in Cobra Kai and has done voice work in The Lion Guard, has begun efforts to qualify for union health insurance by June 30. If she earns enough money or works enough days on necessary projects by then, she says, she could be eligible for insurance at that point, even though she needs to undergo the medical procedure at the end of the year. But meeting the plan's requirements was harder than usual. For nearly…