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Leading Pakistani human rights lawyer taken by armed men in port city of Karachi, his family says

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A leading Pakistani human rights lawyer in the southern port city of Karachi is missing after more than a dozen armed men snatched him from his car, his family said. Jibran Nasir’s wife said the couple were returning home after dining out on Thursday evening when armed men in two white vans intercepted their car in an upscale area. The men took Nasir away but left her unharmed, said Mansha Pasha. She said she did not know who was behind the abduction. No one immediately claimed responsibility for Nasir’s abduction and the police said they were investigating. The disappearance drew condemnation from rights activists who planned to rally in the city later on Friday to demand Nasir’s release. Amnesty International said the Pakistani “authorities must expeditiously and impartially investigate and determine his whereabouts.”“If in state custody, Jibran must either be released immediately or if there is sufficient evidence, produce him in a...

Home sales up 25% from last year, but supply remains low: Toronto real estate board

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

The slowdown in Toronto’s housing market continued to slip away last month as home sales came in higher than they were a year ago and prices edged closer to pandemic highs.The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board found May’s home sales amounted to 9,012, up 25 per cent from a year earlier and 20 per cent from April.Jason Mercer, TRREB’s chief market analyst, took the numbers as a sign that demand for home ownership has picked up markedly in recent months, after many prospective buyers moved to the sidelines, when interest rates were hiked eight times in a rapid succession.“Many homebuyers have recalibrated their housing needs in the face of higher borrowing costs and are moving back into the market,” he said, in a release.“In addition, strong rent growth and record population growth on the back of immigration has also supported increased home sales.”However, sellers appear to still be awaiting higher prices and have not moved to list their hom...

National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah goes from 'despondent' to champion

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Fifteen months ago, Dev Shah spent a miserable five hours spelling outdoors in chilly, windy, damp conditions at a supersize regional competition in Orlando, Florida, only to fall short of his dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.“Despondent is the right word,” Dev said. “I just didn’t know if I wanted to keep continuing.”Look at him now.Soft-spoken but brimming with confidence, Dev asked precise questions about obscure Greek roots, rushed through his second-to-last word and rolled to the National Spelling Bee title Thursday night.Dev, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, first competed at the national bee in 2019, then had his spelling career interrupted. The 2020 bee was canceled because of COVID-19, and in the mostly virtual 2021 bee, he didn't make it to the in-person finals, held in his home state on ESPN's campus at Walt Disney World. Trump on reported audio discussing classified document: ‘Everything I did was ri...

'Largest nurses strike in Texas history': Ascension Seton nurses vote to authorize strike

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A union that represents 900 registered nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center said Thursday that 98% of its members authorized a one-day strike at the health system. A strike at Ascension Seton would be the first nurses strike in an acute care setting, as well as the largest nurses strike in Texas history, according to the release from The National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. The release said the nurses voted Wednesday and Thursday to authorize the strike. The union said if nurses do strike they would provide notice at least 10 days in advance. According to the Thursday's release, the union called the hospital management’s responses to its contract proposals "unacceptable and delayed". NNU said the proposals would ensure "the highest level of patient care in Austin, by improving nurse recruitment and retention so that every unit has safe staffing levels."In January, KXAN obtained official union complaint forms that cite instances of “inad...

Ichabod Crane baseball suffers extra-inning heartbreaker in subregionals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ichabod Crane baseball team's enthralling postseason journey came to an end Thursday night. The Riders dropped an 8-7 heart-breaker in extra innings to Sec. IX's Salmon River in the sub-regional round of the Class B state tournament out at Park Terrace Elementary School. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ichabod reached the state tournament after an impressive run through the Sec. II, Class B playoffs as a four-seed.And the Riders seemed poised Thursday night to continue their season into regionals. After Salmon River hung a four-spot in the top of the third inning to take a 4-1 edge, Ichabod responded by manufacturing two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, as well as one in the sixth, to claim a 6-4 advantage.But the Shamrocks would not go quietly in the seventh. They managed to get the tying run in scoring position with two outs and cleanup hitter Rick Chatland at the dish. Down to his...

Patroons start slow but finish strong against Gambits

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Patroons took game one against the Atlantic City Gambits 90-87 after recovering from a slow start in the first half. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Gambits shot 59% from the field in the first quarter, which helped them take a 31-24 lead. Despite that, the Patroons fought back in the second quarter. They crashed the boards on the offensive and defensive ends and got some help from their bench. Philip Flory led Albany in the second quarter scoring 10 points, and right behind him was Mustapha Traore scoring eight.The Patroons led 52-49 at the break and held the lead in the third quarter until the Gambits made a run to regain the lead. The Patroons made that short-lived and regained the lead. Capping off the quarter was Derrick Rowland Jr., who scored on a drive-in layup extending Albany's lead to 72-69.Albany built a 10-point lead in the fourth, but Atlantic City trimmed the lead to t...

Empire hire Terry Foster as head coach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) --The Albany Empire have yet another new head coach. The team has tabbed Terry Foster as their new lead man. A front office member confirmed the hiring to NEWS10 ABC on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Foster is currently the defensive coordinator of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Indoor Football League. He has 20 years of coaching experience in indoor football. He is currently looking for an offensive coordinator, as Ben Bennett has left the Empire. This is the fourth coaching change made by Empire owner Antonio Brown this season.

Six Scotties celebrate college commitments

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Six Ballston Spa Scotties college commitments on Thursday. The full list of athletes can be found below. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jacob Armer, St. Bonaventure, Track & FieldCharles Burmaster, Franklin Pierce University, Lacrosse Sean Dwyer, The College of St. Rose, LacrosseDominick Zichelli, The College of St. Rose, LacrosseTroy Gottman, The College of St. Rose, LacrosseShane Slezak, The College of St. Rose, Baseball

Darryl Strawberry visits the Joe; ValleyCats top Aigles

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Tri-City ValleyCats (9-9) won the rubber game 10-6 over the Trois-Rivières Aigles (7-11) on Thursday as New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry made his guest appearance at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. With the victory, Tri-City has a .500 record for the first time since May 16, and has won all three series at home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The ValleyCats opened the scoring in the first. Cito Culver and Carson McCusker had back-to-back one-out knocks off Ray Weber. Aaron Altherr singled in Culver, and Zach Biermann drove in McCusker with a base hit to give Tri-City a 2-0 lead.McCusker and Altherr each picked up their second hit of the ballgame in the third. McCusker singled, and advanced to second on a groundout before Altherr brought him in with an RBI single to pull the ‘Cats ahead, 3-0.The Aigles picked up their first hit in the fifth. Elijah Gill retired 12 hit...

Horoscopes June 2, 2023: Zachary Quinto, go about your business

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:23:48 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 45; Zachary Quinto, 46; Dana Carvey, 68; Dennis Haysbert, 69.Happy Birthday: Think, establish your position and show kindness in everything you do this year. Aim to please, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Stick to your principles, and put your energy where it makes the most sense and a difference. Be humble about what you have to offer. Do what you can and go about your business; recognition will follow you. Your numbers are 6, 17, 21, 25, 32, 37, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay attention, follow the money and budget for something that will make a difference in how you live. Listen to your inner voice regarding love, health and personal growth. Don’t act fast; let your intellect lead the way. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Clear your head and speak your mind. You can resolve issues and take care of unfinished business if you use your smarts and pay attention to what’s going on around you. The sky’s th...