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Carrasco dismisses criticism of human rights in Saudi Arabia after transfer to Al Shabab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium midfielder Yannick Carrasco made light of the criticism of Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record on Thursday following his transfer to Al Shabab from Atletico Madrid.Carrasco, who is training this week with the Belgian national team ahead of a couple of European Championship qualifiers, asked the staff to organize a news conference so he could explain the reasons behind his move.Carrasco follows many stars from Europe’s top leagues who have headed to the lucrative Saudi league in recent months, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.Asked about the country’s human rights record, Carrasco said he disagrees with the criticism “because people can sometimes think badly about things.”“Cristiano is there with his wife and has an ordinary life there,” Carrasco said. “Neymar, Benzema, I went there myself. I see how women live there, and how people go about their lives. Honestly, it is a beautiful country. It is hard to judge if you only listen ...

Long opposed to rate increases, Erdogan now backs plan that includes raising rates, minister says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, long a proponent of cutting interest rates, now supports his advisers’ economic plan that includes raising rates, a member of his economic team said Thursday.In a theory that runs contrary to traditional economic thinking, Erdogan has long pressured Turkey’s central bank governors to lower rates. The move was blamed for inflaming a cost-of-living crisis in the country.After winning reelection in May, however, Erdogan appointed a new economic team, including two accomplished bankers, signaling a turn to more conventional policies. But questions have lingered over whether the team would retain Erdogan’s backing or whether the Turkish leader would reinstate unorthodox policies.“Whether it’s disinflation or the fiscal program, the president’s support is complete,” said Mehmet Simsek, a former Merrill Lynch banker whom Erdogan re-appointed as finance minister, told a group of journalists. “There isn’t the sli...

Emerald Fennell on ‘Saltburn,’ class and Barry Keoghan: Fall Movie Preview

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Countless English protagonists have for decades been making their way to grand country estates where their lives are irrevocably changed. “Brideshead Revisited.” “The Go-Between.” “Remains of the Day.” “Rebecca.”These are some of the books that Emerald Fennell grew up devouring. And when the dust had settled on “Promising Young Woman,” her incendiary Oscar-winning directorial debut, Fennell, too, wanted to make her way to a fictional stately manor.“I really wanted to make a movie that was a take on the classic English gothic story,” Fennell says. “It felt like an incredibly well-worn and therefore intriguing genre to start looking at and applying pressure to.”In “Saltburn,” which opens in theaters Nov. 24, Fennell applies her particular and potent brand of pressure to the one of the longest standing British genres. And given the bleakly vengeful conclusion of her provocative debut, it’s safe to say that things get quite a bit bumpier at Saltburn than they ever did at...

16-year-old seriously injured, 3 others hurt in Northwest Indiana crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

HOBART, Ind. — A teenager was seriously injured after the vehicle they were driving was struck by another Wednesday in Northwest Indiana.Police said the vehicle, operated by a 16-year-old, was traveling west on Crabapple Lane and entered onto Liverpool Road in Hobart.As the vehicle turned onto Liverpool, it was struck by a driver in another vehicle.The 16-year-old driver was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. Their two occupants were also transported for treatment. Police: Motorcyclist weaving in traffic crashes, dies in suburbs The driver of the other vehicle was transported as well. A condition was only available for the 16-year-old.

A throwback Thursday "Dean's A-List Interview" with Nia Vardalos: 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

CHICAGO — It’s the one day per week that people like to take a glance at the past.“Throwback Thursday,” or #TBT, is the chance to do that, and Dean Richards wanted to get into the spirit on the WGN Morning News.He went back 21 years to find this unique “Dean’s A-List Interview” with Nia Vardalos ahead of the release of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3." He also features an interview with Vardalos and John Corbett ahead of the second film in 2016. The sequel for one of the most successful independent movies of all time is coming to theaters Friday.Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Crews fighting brush fire off MoPac in north Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fire crews are responding to a brush fire off MoPac in north Austin. The fire is near where MoPac and Park Bend Drive intersect, just north of The Domain, according to the Austin Fire Department. AFD warned that drivers should expect delays in the area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

LIVE: Testimony from whistleblower to resume on Day 3 of Paxton impeachment trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- During day two of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Senate, senators considered 16 different impeachment articles against the Republican, that accuse Paxton of bribery, misuse of office and corruption.Day three of the trial picks up at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be streamed in this story and on KXAN's Facebook page. KXAN's Ryan Chandler and Monica Madden are following the proceedings from the Senate Chamber and will bring updates live on X, formerly known as Twitter.Tweets by RyanChandlerTV Tweets by themonicamadden Paxton did not appear in the Senate chamber for the second day, and left by the afternoon break on Tuesday. Proceedings kicked off just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, picking back up with the first witness, whose testimony began Tuesday. Jeff Mateer is one of prosecution's key sources for detailing Paxton's relationship with friend and campaign donor Nate Paul, who is central to many of the impeachment articles. As form...

APD looking for 3 Lakeline Mall robbery suspects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police released video and photos Wednesday as they continued looking for three men they said robbed a store inside Lakeline Mall on Aug. 30. PREVIOUS: Shots fired in ceiling during robbery attempt at Lakeline Mall, APD says Police said the robbery happened between 7 and 7:15 p.m. at a jewelry store. APD said the three men "aggressively entered" the store, threatened the employees with handguns, and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry. As the suspects were leaving the store, they fired several shots; however, there were no injuries, police said.Police describe the first suspect as: Hispanic 20-30 years old 5' 7" tall200-250 lbs.armed with a tan handgun, and carrying an oversized tan bagLast seen wearing a red sweatshirt, black jeans, a black balaclava, red and black gloves, and white shoes.1st suspect in robbery at jewelry store at Lakeline Mall (Austin Police)Police describe the second suspect as:Hispanic 20-30 years old5’ 8” tallMedium buildMus...

Spiders everywhere! How tree diversity could lead to more critters; save biodiversity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

NATIONAL (KXAN) - Hate them or love them, spiders play a vital role in our environment. According to the National Institutes of Health, spiders kill an estimated 400-800 tons of prey, mostly insects, each year. They help prevent the spread of deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes and protect our crops from grasshoppers and beetles.A new study funded by the National Science Foundation and led by scientists with the University of Maryland may have found a way to increase spider populations: tree diversity.The study, published this summer in the peer reviewed journal Ecology, looked at the impact deforestation is having on predators, like spiders, that handle pest regulation, like insects.Beginning in 2013, the researchers began planting plots of trees. Some of the plots had one type of tree, while others had a mixture of species. The researchers used 15 different tree species in their experiment.In 2019, the team looked at how spiders had developed in the trees. They discovered in the...

Catholic Central School enters its centennial year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:35 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As Catholic Central School celebrates 100 years, students returned to the classroom Thursday for orientation. This is the school's second academic year on the Latham campus, following a new partnership between the former Catholic Central High School in Troy and St. Ambrose Elementary School. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! NEWS10 ABC's Giuliana Bruno caught up with Co-Principal Ritch Harrigan, entering his first full school year in that role: Co-Principal Lily Spera is excited to welcome dozens of new families into the CCS family: Mr. George Hannah, a teacher, explained how the expanding business program provides students the opportunity to learn about careers in finance, with hands-on experience: 6th grade student Julia Harley is excited for the challenges and changes that come with entering middle school: ...