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Britain’s got some of Europe’s toughest surveillance laws. Now it wants more

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

LONDON — The U.K. already has some of the most far-reaching surveillance laws in the democratic world. Now it’s rushing to beef them up even further — and tech firms are spooked.Britain’s government wants to build on its landmark Investigatory Powers Act, a controversial piece of legislation dubbed the “snooper’s charter” by critics when introduced back in 2016.That law — introduced in the wake of whistleblower Edward Snowden’s revelations of mass state surveillance — attempted to introduce more accountability into the U.K. intelligence agencies’ sprawling snooping regime by formalizing wide-ranging powers to intercept emails, texts, web history and more.Now new legislation is triggering a fresh outcry among both industry execs and privacy campaigners — who say it could hobble efforts to protect user privacy. Industry body TechUK has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly airing its complaints. The group’s letter warns that the Investigatory Powers (A...

7 Investigates: Truck Traffic Nightmare

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

Some people who live near Logan Airport are frustrated by tractor trailers passing through their neighborhood. A recent fiery crash has led to calls to divert trucks from the area. But not everyone is on board with the idea. Dave Puglisi has tonight’s 7 Investigates.A ball of flames erupts into the sky and 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel burns after a tractor trailer collides with a car — The scary scene in October still has East Boston residents on edge.“It has to stop,” said resident Mari Ellen. “It’s too close.”Residents in this neighborhood say 18-wheelers are using narrow streets to avoid the highway and they’re worried about the possibility of more accidents occurring.“It could happen on any street,” said Louise Montanino. “If a truck is going by and it hits something, it can happen anywhere.”Residents fear for their safety as trucks try to back up and fit around tight turns, block traffic, drive over sidewalks and squeeze past cars. “Not to mention those diesel trucks...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 as Thunder top league-leading Celtics for 5th straight win

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 127-123 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.Josh Giddey had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and Chet Holmgren added 14 points, seven assists and four blocks for the Thunder, who entered the night with the league’s fourth-best record.Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points and Jayson Tatum had 30 for the Celtics, who had won six straight and 11 of 12.Oklahoma City has won eight of nine. During that stretch, the Thunder have beaten defending champion Denver twice, ended the Los Angeles’ Clippers win streak at nine, beaten Minnesota — the top team in the West — by 23, and now topped the Celtics.Boston led 61-58 at halftime behind 18 points from Porzingis. Gilgeous-Alexander kept the Thunder in it with 17.The Thunder got off to a strong start in the second half. Giddey’s deep 3-pointer gave Oklahoma City a 76-69 lead. It got so ...

Tuesday’s high school roundup/scores: Reading nets coach Paul Morrissey his 300th victory

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

Nahkeem Singleton poured in 18 points, powering coach Paul Morrissey’s 300th win as Reading defeated Stoneham 64-45 in Middlesex League boys basketball play.Cedric Rodriguez followed up his 1,000th career point with the game-winning block, helping lead Burlington to a 55-54 Middlesex League win over Arlington.Sam Milligan notched 14 points, leading Dedham to a 58-43 Tri-Valley League win over Dover-Sherborn. … Thomas Behrman’s 19 points paired with Rowan Tracey’s 16 for Medfield en route to a 75-50 win over Ashland.In a South Coast Conference contest, Finn Bjork finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Somerset Berkley (4-0) to a 73-53 victory over Greater New Bedford. … Mike Dankert scored 20 and Nate Reynolds added 14 points to lead Bourne (6-0) to a 76-49 victory over Seekonk. … Landon Cayton scored 24 points and Cayden Gonsalves chipped in 14 points as Case edged Apponequet 56-53.Seniors propelled Xaverian to a 69-56 Catholic Conference win over St. John’s Prep, led by Lo...

Scooter rider dies in Midway District crash

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A man riding a scooter was killed in a vehicle crash Tuesday in the Midway District, authorities said.The collision occurred around 6:59 p.m. at the intersection of Midway Dr., Sports Arena Blvd. and West Point Loma Blvd., the San Diego Police Department confirmed to FOX 5. El Cajon police release documentary on homeless crisis in San Diego County Police say the scooter rider died at the scene, while the driver of the car remained at the location.Authorities have closed off the intersection at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

US intel confident militant groups used largest Gaza hospital in campaign against Israel: AP source

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is “confident” that Palestinian militant groups used Gaza’s largest hospital to hold “at least a few” hostages seized during their bloody Oct. 7 attack and to house command infrastructure, an American intelligence assessment declassified Tuesday and shared by a U.S. official found.The assessment offers the firmest U.S. support for Israeli claims about the Shifa hospital complex, which was raided by Israeli forces in November in an operation decried by global humanitarian organizations and some members of President Joe Biden’ s party. Yet the information released doesn’t fully back some of Israel’s most significant allegations that the hospital served as the central node for activities by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The U.S. official shared the assessment on the condition of anonymity.“The U.S. Intelligence Community is confident in its judgment on this topic and has independently corroborated information on HAMAS and PIJ’s ...

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a general election Sunday, a vote she is all but certain to win. Critics say it could further tighten her grip on power after a 15-year-rule that turned a politician who once fought for democratic freedoms into an increasingly autocratic leader. Hasina’s main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is boycotting the polls, claiming her government cannot ensure a fair vote, and making it increasingly likely the 76-year-old premier will secure her fourth consecutive and fifth overall term in office. Her supporters say Hasina — the longest-serving leader in Bangladesh’s history — and her Awami League have given them a country with a growing industry and humming development projects. The stability has staved off military coups that have shaken the young, predominantly Muslim nation strategically located between India and Myanmar. But Hasina’s political life, like her country, began with...

Investigation underway after 2 women killed in shooting in Cicero

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

CICERO, Ill. — Two women are dead and an investigation is underway after a shooting in Cicero on Tuesday night, police say. According to police, the deadly shooting happened in the 1800 block of South 48th Court just after 7:40 p.m.  2 adults, toddler pulled to safety after crashing car into pond in Naperville Officers say a 19-year-old woman and a 29-year-old woman were both badly injured in the shooting and were taken to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.Officers did not provide details on what led to the shooting but said the incident appeared to be domestic-related.According to police, no arrests have been made in connection with the deadly shooting, but officers are searching for a person of interest.  Chicago firefighter charged in connection with apparent road rage shooting in Andersonville An investigation is now underway and anyone with information is asked to call the Cicero police confidential hotline at 708-863-COPS.Tips for police can also be filed...

Several Chicago suburbs discuss ongoing issues associated with migrant arrivals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

HINSDALE, Ill. — The Village of Hinsdale is clamping down on the arrival of migrants. On Tuesday night, the village approved new regulations that will require an application from those who want to bring busloads from the border.The ordinance will go into effect immediately and will require an application to be submitted for any vehicle coming to the village with asylum seekers. That application would have to show things like the identification and phone numbers of those on board, and if anyone makes a drop-off without approval going forward, they could be hit with thousands of dollars in penalties.The village has seen the arrival of hundreds of migrants in recent weeks, and the city wanted to put a plan in place before the next bus arrives. Hinsdale was among several Chicago suburbs that held meetings on Tuesday night in an effort to tackle the ongoing issues associated with migrant arrivals.At least 11 buses carrying around 450 people have arrived in recent weeks. Video taken on Mo...

As snow fails to fall on North Shore, organizers cancel John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:30:59 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — For the third time in its history, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has been canceled.Amid nearly snowless conditions in northern Minnesota, organizers canceled the 2024 edition, slated to be the North Shore race’s 40th, in a news release on social media posted late Tuesday.“This was not an easy decision,” according to the release. “But with concerns over the weather, safety of the dogs, mushers and volunteers, it was the only decision we felt comfortable with.”Much of the region experienced the warmest December in recorded history, 13 degrees above normal, prompted by strong El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean and the effects of climate change. There were no days with subzero temperatures and rain fell on Christmas Eve, only the third such holiday with no snow on the ground in 82 years.Only 7.8 inches of snow have fallen since the beginning of the season, the lowest total at the National Weather Service’s Duluth office on...