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Cyclists fall ‘like skittles’ at the Tour de France in spectacular crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

(CNN) — Crashes in the Tour de France are commonplace, but a pile-up during Sunday’s Stage 15 was particularly eye-catching as a number of riders fell after a fan apparently tried to take a picture.The incident happened around 129km from the finish line. The riders were travelling from Les Gets les Portes du Soleil to Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc.Eurosport commentary during live coverage of the race said a spectator had caused a rider to be put off balance.“Someone taking a selfie on the side of the road,” said commentator Dan Lloyd. “It was one of the Jumbo riders who was clipped by them enough that he lost control … just somebody stepping too far out, trying to take a picture, clipping the riders who are hugging one side of the road to the other, and this is the consequence of that.”“An arm came out and clipped a shoulder, and down we all came like skittles,” said Carlton Kirby on Eurosport.The individual made contact with Sepp Kuss, according to the BBC. The Team Jumbo-Visma rider fe...

Police search for purse snatcher in Miramar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

A purse snatcher was caught on camera in Miramar.Video from Wednesday morning showed a person getting out of a car at a gas station.The suspect was then seen opening the victim’s door, reached inside and took the purse that was on the passenger seat.Police posted this video on social media.7News has reached out to police for more information.If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Sweet Dog opens store in Tampa after 3 years of online orders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WSVN) — If you’re a devoted pet owner in Tampa on the hunt for a delightful surprise to celebrate your furry friend’s special day, look no further than Sweet Dog Bakery! This innovative canine confectionery, founded by animal enthusiast Allison Stasz, has officially opened a store after three years of online orders. Stasz has been creating delectable birthday cakes exclusively designed for dogs after she had trouble finding a birthday cake for her beloved companion. Her unconditional love for her four-legged friend fueled her determination to open a business exclusively for dogs and their owners. Word about the mouthwatering delights spread like wildfire through the local pet community, and soon, online orders began to flood in. With overwhelming demand, Sweet Dog Tampa had to expand its operation.On Saturday, alongside Mayor Jane Castor, dogs and pet owners, Sweet Dog Tampa Bakery opened its first brick-and-mortar store. Located at 212 W Platt St., th...

Ships no longer safe in Black Sea, Russia says after quitting grain deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

Russia said on Monday it would no longer guarantee the safety of ships passing through a Black Sea transit corridor as it announced its official withdrawal from a U.N.-brokered deal that had allowed Ukraine to export its grain surplus.Moscow’s refusal to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative agreed a year ago means the “withdrawal of navigation safety guarantees, curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor, [and] restoration of the regime of a temporarily dangerous area in the northwestern Black Sea,” the foreign ministry said in a statement posted on Telegram. Some 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain and oilseeds have been shipped under the initiative over the last year, easing global food prices, but Russia claims the deal has not lived up to its “declared humanitarian goals.” The Joint Coordination Center, set up to allow U.N., Turkish, Ukrainian and Russian officials to oversee the initiative’s implementation, will also be disbanded, Russia said.“The export...

Russia warns shipping in danger after it quits Black Sea grain deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

Russia said on Monday that it would no longer guarantee the safety of shipping in the northwestern Black Sea after quitting a year-old deal that allowed Ukraine to export tens of millions of tons of grain.The announcement reflected President Vladimir Putin’s fury that the U.N.-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative had been detrimental to Russia and came hours after blasts seriously damaged the Kerch Bridge that links the mainland to the strategic Crimean Peninsula that Moscow now controls.Complaining that agreements underpinning the grain deal had been the target of “outright sabotage,” the foreign ministry announced an end to guarantees of safe navigation; the curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor; and “the restoration of the regime of a temporarily dangerous area in the northwestern Black Sea.”The Black Sea grain deal had offered an economic lifeline both to Ukrainian farmers and food-insecure nations hit by turmoil on agricultural markets followi...

Two men and dog rescued after boat explosion in Gloucester

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

Authorities say two people were rescued after a boat exploded in the area of Gloucester Harbor on Monday morning.Officials with the Gloucester Police Department said a dog was also rescued from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard, with all three brought to shore by 10 a.m. Both men aboard the ship were believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.7NEWS sources said following the explosion, the boat caught fire and drifted under the Blynman Bridge towards a marshy area near the Cape Ann Marina.Firefighters and the Gloucester Harbormaster were able to extinguish the boat in that area, with SKY7-HD spotting crews operating next to the burnt out vessel around 10:20 a.m., which also appeared to have taken on water.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Chicago baseball report: Cubs, White Sox face a key week for trade deadline preparations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

It’s go time for the Cubs as they enter a pivotal stretch in their schedule to determine which direction the front office takes at the trade deadline.The Cubs couldn’t secure the series win Sunday with an 11-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox with seven games remaining on the homestand.The White Sox had one of their best series of the season, taking two of three from the team with the top record in baseball in Atlanta. The Sox continue their longest trip of the season with three at the New York Mets and three at the Minnesota Twins.Every Monday throughout the season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead for the Cubs and Sox.Ian Happ’s power drought and the impact on the Cubs’ top-of-order lineup constructionConsistent power production hasn’t been there lately for switch-hitter Ian Happ.Since early May, Happ is hitting .218 with a .676 OPS, nine doubles, three home runs and 22 RBIs in his last 58 games...

Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday.Marine rescuers, the coast guard and police were called to Traigh Mhor beach on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland after receiving reports that dozens of the mammals were in difficulty there early Sunday. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue found that only 15 of the whales — a mixture of adults and calves — were still alive, and attempted to refloat two of the more active animals that were low down in the water.But by Sunday afternoon rescue teams decided that the remaining whales should be euthanized on welfare grounds, after considering the shallow beach, rough wave conditions and how long the whales had been out of the water. The charity said the whole pod may have followed a female whale onto the beach when she had problems giving birth.“Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds...

The bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

The bridge connecting Crimea and Russia carries heavy significance for Moscow, both logistically and psychologically, as a key artery for military and civilian supplies and as an assertion of Kremlin control of the peninsula it illegally annexed in 2014.An attack on the bridge before dawn Monday, killing a couple and seriously injuring their daughter, left a span of the roadway hanging perilously. The damage initially appeared to be less severe than what was caused by an assault in October, but it highlighted the bridge’s vulnerability.Russia blamed Ukraine for both attacks. A spokesman for the Ukrainian Security Service on Monday did not directly acknowledge responsibility but said the service would reveal details about organizing the blast once Ukraine achieves victory in the war.A CRITICAL CONNECTIONThe Crimean Peninsula extends south from Ukraine’s mainland, with road connections on two isthmuses, one of which is less than 2 kilometers (1 mile) wide, and by a bridge from a narro...

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:43 GMT

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada’s plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.A Desjardins report released Monday analyzes how much population growth among working-age Canadians is necessary to maintain the old-age dependency ratio, which refers to the ratio between 15 to 64-year-olds and those aged 65 and older. It finds that the working-age population would have to grow by 2.2 per cent per year through 2040 to maintain the same ratio that existed in 2022. And if the country wanted to go back to the average old-age dependency ratio it had between 1990 and 2015, that group of Canadians would have to grow by 4.5 per cent annually. “I feel like the discussion around immigration levels in Canada, by and large, focuses on the immediate impact on the Canadian housing market,” said Randall Bartlett, Desjardins’ senior director of Canadian economics...