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Canada, Saudi Arabia restore ties 5 years after spat over women’s rights activists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Canada and Saudi Arabia agreed Wednesday to restore full diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, five years after a dispute over women’s rights activists damaged relations and trade between the two countries.In 2018, Saudi Arabia expelled Canada’s ambassador to the kingdom and withdrew its own ambassador after Canada’s foreign ministry, Global Affairs Canada, tweeted support for women’s right activists who had been arrested, but who have since been released. The Saudis also sold Canadian investments and ordered their citizens studying in Canada to leave.The foreign ministries of the two countries issued statements saying Wednesday’s decision stemmed from discussions between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last November on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Canada’s ministry said there is “desire for both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on ...

Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died, according to multiple reports. The 83-year-old singer died at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, Deadline and SkyNews have reported, citing a statement from her spokesperson. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” Bernard Doherty said. A post on Turner's official Facebook page confirmed her death but did not list a cause."It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."Turner's death follows the deaths of her sons, Ronnie Turner, who died late last year at the age of 62, and Craig Turner, who died in 2018 by suicide. Turner, who became a Swiss citizen a decade ago, wa...

Trial underway in $9 million cryptocurrency theft case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Opening statements were delivered Tuesday afternoon in a most unusual theft trial.Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged 31-year-old Mark Shin with stealing the equivalent of $9 million from a cryptocurrency known as ICON.As the Problem Solvers previewed last week, Shin is accused of taking advantage of a software update that allowed users to mint their own ICON coins or tokens. How to see if some of Colorado’s $600M in unclaimed property is yours Investigators say on Aug. 22, 2022, Shin made 558 transactions over 11 hours on his personal computer to mint nearly 14 million ICON tokens without paying what they were worth at the time: nearly $9 million.Prosecutors say Shin tried to hide what he did by immediately moving the coins through a computer program known as Tornado Cash to shift the tokens into different crypto wallets.ICON fixed the software vulnerability as soon as it realized what was happening to prevent users from printing ICON tokens w...

What are Colorado's 'signs of summer?'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The summer season is usually recognized as "starting" on the summer solstice, which is June 21 this year.However, the seasons don't change all at once and there are usually a few summer-like things that start to happen before the official start of the season.FOX31 asked viewers what their Colorado signs of summer were.WeatherChanging weather is probably one of the more apparent signs that a new season is fast approaching. The more the temperatures rise, the more clear it becomes that spring is over and summer is about to begin."Hot and dry during the day, and blissfully cold in the evening," one viewer said.However, some viewers pointed out that Colorado's weather is not that predictable."[A] surprise snowstorm that angers everyone!" another viewer said.Out-of-state license plates and touristsColorado residents aren't the only ones who flock to the state's many beautiful sights during summertime. Some viewers pointed out that they know that summer has begun when they...

Christian Glass Day proclaimed, art displayed at state Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Artwork made by Christian Glass will be displayed at the Colorado Capitol.Gov. Jared Polis held a news conference Wednesday to declare May 24, 2023, as Christian Glass Day in honor of the 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by a deputy last June after calling 911 for help. $19 million settlement reached for Christian Glass’ family In the proclamation, Polis said "Christian embodied the characteristics of Coloradans with a love for nature, a desire to achieve and a love for his family and community," acknowledging his artwork that was frequently inspired by the Rocky Mountains and his other talents as a chef. He said Glass was "a kind and curious soul with a desire to learn more about his world," and recognized his bright future and aspiration to learn how to code and pursue his dreams. Previous coverage: Officers charged with killing Christian Glass to face trial Glass' art will be displayed in the governor's office at the capitol. Polis said the display is ...

Miami Lakes school moves Biden inaugural poem out of elementary section of library after complaint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (CNN/WSVN) — â€œThe Hill We Climb,” the poem written by Amanda Gorman for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, was moved out of the elementary section of one Miami-Dade County public school, the district confirmed Tuesday. It remains available to older children.“We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one,” Gorman read during President Biden’s inauguration. The poem was written in the wake of the attack on the Capitol in January of 2021. Now, the poem is at the center of a book battle at Bob Graham Education Center – a kindergarten through eighth-grade school in Miami Lakes – objected to the poem, for which they erroneously listed Oprah Winfrey as the author/publisher, document...

Crash on I-95 forces closure of northbound lanes in NW Miami-Dade, drivers urged to seek alternate routes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

All northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at Northwest 103rd Street have been shut down following a serious crash. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon.Traffic delays and congestion are expected. Details regarding the crash remain unknown at this time.As a result, drivers are urged to avoid the area. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll,’ dies at 83

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

(CNN) — Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.A riveting live performer, Turner had a string of R&B hits in the 1960s and early ’70s with her domineering and violent husband Ike Turner before she left him – fleeing their Dallas hotel room with 36 cents.Her solo career floundered for years before she mounted a stunning comeback in 1984 with her multiplatinum album “Private Dancer” and its No. 1 hit, “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”Before long Turner was a global superstar, commanding MTV with her spiky wigs, short skirts and famously long legs strutting across concert stages in three-inch heels.Her talent earned her acclaim as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” while her resiliency made her a hero to battered women everywhere. When she sang of pain and heartache in ...

US investigates claims American gear used in raids on Russia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

KYIV — Washington is investigating reports that U.S. military vehicles were used in raids on Russia, a White House official said Wednesday, warning Ukraine and pro-Ukraine forces against using U.S. equipment to attack inside Russia.Two pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitary groups claimed responsibility for an incursion Monday into Russia’s Belgorod region from Ukraine, in which they overran several small villages. Moscow said Wednesday it had defeated the groups, killing more than 70 people and destroying U.S.-made military vehicles.U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Wednesday the White House is “looking into those reports that the U.S. equipment and vehicles could have been involved,” hinting at frustration in Washington.“We’ve been pretty darn clear: We don’t support the use of U.S.-made equipment for attacks inside Russia … we’ve been clear about that with the Ukrainians,” Kirby said. “I won’t get int...

Ron DeSantis files paperwork to run for US president

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:05 GMT

Ron DeSantis filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for president after months of anticipation, putting the Florida governor in direct competition with former President Donald Trump for the heart of the Republican Party.His entry into the race came ahead of an expected Twitter Spaces session with Elon Musk on Wednesday night, where he had planned to announce his campaign.DeSantis, who has been visiting battleground and early voting states for more than a year, was widely praised by Republicans after his historic Florida reelection win last November. But his poll numbers slipped after Trump spent months attacking him.He will wage his campaign on two fronts: persuading Republicans that Trump’s baggage will weigh him down in the general election, while lambasting the Democratic president, Joe Biden, as a weak executive beholden to the left.DeSantis, in laying out the stakes for the contest, has described a country in crisis — gripped by what he portrayed as far-left hellscape where childr...