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IAEA chief visits Fukushima before radioactive water is released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

TOMIOKA, Japan (AP) — The United Nations nuclear chief was to visit Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.On his way to the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a highlight of his four-day Japan visit, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi joined a meeting of government and utility officials, as well as local mayors and fishing association leaders, and stressed the continuous presence of this agency throughout the water discharge to ensure safety and address the residents’ concerns.“What is happening is not something exceptional, some strange plan that has been devised only to be applied here, and sold to you,” Grossi said in his opening remarks in Iwaki, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of the plant. “This is, as certified by the IAEA, the general practice that is agreed by and observed in many, many places all over the world.”For...

North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed, South Korea’s military said Wednesday after retrieving and studying the wreckage.North Korea had tried to launch its first spy satellite in late May, but the long-range rocket carrying it plunged into the waters off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast soon after liftoff. The satellite was to be part of a space-based reconnaissance system North Korea says it needs to counter escalating security threats from South Korea and the United States.South Korea mobilized navy ships, aircraft and divers to recover debris from the rocket and satellite in a 36-day operation that ended Wednesday, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.“Numerous” and “key” parts of the rocket and the satellite were recovered and the South Korean and U.S. experts who jointly examined them concluded the satellite wasnR...

Laclede’s Landing residents enjoy bird's-eye view of St. Louis fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – This year’s Independence Day celebration in St. Louis was scaled back with plans for a revamped celebration taking place in 2024. The annual fireworks celebration remains a big attraction. Residents living in the Peper Lofts on Laclede’s Landing have a bird’s-eye view. The building’s rooftop patio overlooks the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, and the skyline of St. Louis.“We have an incredible view of the city,” said Grace Frisella, loft resident. “It’s also an incredible view of the sunset and sunrise, but we have an unobstructed view of the fireworks by the Arch.”The annual celebration also attracts visitors from out-of-town. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW “I’m looking at the different places we’re going go visit I’m...

Heavy police response in Jennings after double shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. – One person is dead and another injured after a double shooting Tuesday at a home near Jennings Junior High School.The shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. on Jendale Court.The two victims, a man and woman, were rushed to a local hospital. The male victim died. The female victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.Police claim a man, believed to be the shooter, barricaded himself in the house.

St. Louis Fourth of July fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Nobody does fireworks like FOX 2. We are continuing our long-standing tradition of bringing you the Fourth of July fireworks live from downtown St. Louis on Independence Day. Child, 9, left without mother, siblings after quadruple shooting During our 9 p.m. news, our news crew at Laclede's Landing will be shooting the fireworks display while in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. The fireworks begin Tuesday night around 9:40 pm.

Malibu resident found guilty of multi-million dollar Alibaba scam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

A former Malibu resident was found guilty of defrauding investors out of $3 million through false promises of pre-IPO stock shares of Alibaba.Frank Harold Rosenthal, 48, who currently lives in New York City, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud, the U.S., Attorney’s Office announced Monday.Rosenthal is accused of scamming victims out of more than $3 million with “bogus claims he had access to stock shares of Alibaba prior to its initial public offering,” officials said.Rosenthal falsely told victims he had inside connections at Goldman Sachs that would give him special access to purchase discounted shares of Alibaba, a popular Chinese e-commerce company.With the help of a middleman, David Kunkle, Rosenthal made false claims and representations while also pressuring Kunkle to solicit funds from his relatives and acquaintances for the bogus investment opportunity, authorities said.“To lend legitimacy to his fraudulent scheme, Rosenthal negotiated and drafted loan agreements and ...

How to stream Bay Area 4th of July fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Trying to watch Tuesday's 4th of July fireworks in the Bay Area without leaving your couch? Look no further than KRON4. You can watch the Bay Area 4th of July fireworks show live on KRON4, on KRON4.com, the KRON4 Mobile App and the KRONon SmartTV App (available on AppleTV, Roku and FireTV).KRON4 is also now on YouTube TV and is coming to HuluTV on July 31. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The 4th of July Special begins at 9 p.m. and will be hosted by LIVE! In The Bay host Olivia Horton and KRON4 anchor Stephanie Lin. It will also feature Johnny Colla and The Sports Section Horns performing the star-spangled banner. There will be fireworks shows happening across the Bay Area on Tuesday. ...

Canada beats Cuba 4-2 and will play US in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Canada advanced to a quarterfinal matchup against the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, beating Cuba 4-2 on Tuesday night.Guatemala also advanced with a 3-2 victory over Guadeloupe at Harrison, New Jersey, and will play Jamaica in the opener of a quarterfinal doubleheader at Cincinnati on Sunday, followed by the U.S.-Canada matchup.In the other quarterfinal doubleheader, Mexico will play Costa Rica on Saturday after Panama meets invited guest Qatar at Arlington, Texas.Junior Hoilett converted a 21st-minute penalty kick for No. 45 Canada after a hand ball on Eduardo Hernandez on Hoilett’s cross.Jonathan Osorio scored in the 26th off Lucas Cavallini’s pass, Jayden Nelson on a rebound of Cavallini’s shot in the 47th and Liam Millar in the 61st on a header from Hoilett’s corner kick.Cuba, ranked 166th, scored on penalty kicks by Luis Paradela in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time and Maikel Reyes in the 89th.No. 116 Guatemala won G...

Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn’t plan to pitch in All-Star Game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — It appears Major League Baseball just lost one of its biggest attractions at the All-Star Game: Shohei Ohtani on the mound.Ohtani said he doesn’t expect to pitch in next week’s showcase after leaving the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand Tuesday. “It’s going to be pretty tough. As of now I’m planning on not pitching,” Ohtani said through an interpreter.The two-way superstar could still play a significant role if he’s healthy enough to remain the starting designated hitter for the American League next Tuesday in Seattle. Ohtani exited on the mound against the Padres in the sixth inning. When his spot in the lineup at DH came up in the ninth, he was replaced by a pinch-hitter.“When I came out of the game I was kind of in the moment, so we will see about going forward the next few days,” Ohtani said. “On the pitching side, I have like nine, 10 days until the nex...

Guerrero Jr. hits 2-run homer in 8th inning to lift Blue Jays to 4-3 win over White Sox

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:49 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.Guerrero gave Toronto a 4-3 lead when he connected against Joe Kelly (1-4) after Brandon Belt led off the eighth with a walk. The three-time All-Star went the opposite way on a 2-1 pitch, driving it out to right for his 13th home run.All-Star Whit Merrifield had two hits and two RBIs, and the Blue Jays got back to winning coming off a three-game sweep by Boston.White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr. made it 3-2 in the sixth with a long three-run drive against Chris Bassitt for his 25th homer. But Chicago lost again after dropping two of three at struggling Oakland.Bassitt threw six innings, allowing three runs and six hits.Nate Pearson (5-1) worked the seventh. Erik Swanson pitched around a triple by Tim Anderson in the eighth.Jordan Romano pitched the ninth for his 25th save in 28 chances, and the Blue Jays came away with a tight win a...