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Iranian exiles look forward to their country’s freedom, with strong international support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

A global summit convened in Paris by the National Council of Resistance of Iran has been told by its President-elect, Maryam Rajavi, that the mullahs’ dictatorship in Tehran is teetering on the brink of collapse. In a speech relayed to a mass demonstration in the centre of Paris, she predicted the imminent downfall of religious fascism in her country, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.Iranian exiles gathered in Paris determined to salute the bravery of the internal resistance in their homeland, often led by young women and girls. The National Council of Resistance of Iran also wanted to show itself ready to bring freedom and democracy to a country that has endured more than forty years of the mullahs’ rule, preceded by the equally ruthless dictatorship of the Shah.NCRI President-elect, Maryam RajaviThe Council’s President-elect, Maryam Rajavi, told the vast crowd that foreign governments must stop appeasing the mullahs and in effect supporting them. The Iranian people would themse...

Why have traffic fatalities increased in California when more people are leaving the state?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

In recent years Californians, known for their grumbling about traffic, housing costs, and the overall quality of life, have made good on their promises to leave the Golden State for more affordable alternatives.However, the effect of having fewer people in the state hasn’t stopped traffic fatalities from increasing, according to a recent study. Angelenos who make $70,000 a year are still considered ‘low-income’ A report published by TRIP, a transportation nonprofit research organization, found that traffic fatalities in California have increased by 22% from 2019 to 2022. Researchers also found that the likelihood of being killed in a traffic crash increased by 28% during that same time frame.Other data, like studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, echoed similar conclusions. The NHTSA reported that traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high across the country in 2021. The TRIP report also looked at traffic fatalities on a national level and found that traffic f...

The 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury SUV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

What is a LX 600? The LX 600 is a full size luxury SUV built and sold worldwide by Lexus. Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, the 2023 LX 600 shares its Tundra based platform driveline, and in addition to possessing massive go anywhere capability, it has a very high level of luxury appointments as Lexus’s new flagship SUV.Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries worldwide and is Japan’s largest selling maker of premium cars. It’s ranked among the 10 largest Japanese global brands in market value.The 2023 Lexus LX 600 base price is $89,160 in the entry level base trim and is way above the luxury class starting price of $75,000. The three mid level model trims range from $97,110 up to $105,110. The top of the line Ultra Luxury Edition starts at $129,405.This week Lexus sent me a 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Edition SUV to test drive and review. The base price for this Ultra Luxury mod...

One injured in Chinatown shooting after argument

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was injured in a shooting in Chinatown on Saturday night, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Woman arrested after 25-year-old found dead in Fairfield motel Officers were called to the area of Grant and Pacific avenues due to a report of a shooting just after 10 p.m. At the scene, police found a 33-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Officers rendered aid and called emergency medical response to the scene. Police learned the victim got into an argument with the suspect and was shot.Paramedics with the San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to a local hospital. He suffered non-life threatening injuries in the shooting, police said. KRON On is streaming 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%; he...

Red Sox RHP Garrett Whitlock leaves after 1 inning with tight right elbow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock left Sunday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays with tightness in his right elbow.Whitlock came in with a 4-3 record and a 5.15 ERA in nine starts. He missed 27 games earlier this season because of right elbow ulnar neuritis, a nerve inflammation that causes numbness in the hand.Whitlock also missed 10 games at the start of the season while recovering from right hip surgery.Left-hander Brennan Bernardino took over for Whitlock, who allowed a two-out solo home run to Toronto designator Brandon Belt in his lone inning of work.A three-year veteran, all with Boston, Whitlock began the day 16-9 with a 3.34 ERA in 86 career games. He made 46 relief appearances as a rookie in 2021, then started nine times in 31 appearances last season.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

DC Water releases $1.5B plan to replace all lead pipe lines by 2030

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

D.C. Water has released a new plan to replace lead pipelines by 2030, including an increase in the cost for the plan to $1.5 billion.This is an increase from the original planned estimated cost, which was $300 to $500 million, and included in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s latest budget.The new plan, released on Friday, also includes discussion of a potential legislative mandate that would require all D.C. homeowners to replace their lead pipes.“Without that additional funding, we may need to work with our board to discuss possible customer rate increases,” said Will Elledge, D.C. Water Director of Engineering and Technical Services.D.C. Water said the goal is to also acquire funding that would avoid the additional financial burden on residents, which could be discounted or free service replacements for residents.“Since 2019, D.C. Water and our partners have been making significant strides to reduce the sources of lead in drinking water,” said D.C. Water Chief Executi...

Gooch birdies final hole to beat DeChambeau and win his 3rd LIV Golf title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Talor Gooch won his third LIV Golf League title of the year on Sunday when he made a curling 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Valderrama for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau.Gooch won $4 million for the victory in Spain. Along with victories in Australia and Singapore, the former Oklahoma State player now has earned $13,376,583 in eight LIV events this year.He also becomes the first player with three victories in the Saudi-funded rival league. Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have two wins apiece.DeChambeau started the third and final round with a one-shot lead and twice expanded that to a two-shot margin, the last time as they made the turn. Gooch caught him with birdies on the 10th and 13th holes, setting up the big finish.Both birdied the par-5 17th. And then on the final hole, Gooch rolled in a right-to-left breaking putt to deny DeChambeau, who closed with a 69.Koepka closed with a 68. He started three shots behind and f...

10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution. That means programs that encourage people to trade in older stoves and other wood-burning appliances, such as forced-air furnaces, haven’t necessarily improved air quality, the states say. “If newer wood heaters do not meet cleaner standards, then programs to change out old wood heaters may provide little health benefits at significant public cost,” the states wrote Thursday in a 60-day notice of intent to sue.The states involved are Alaska, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, as well as the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. They allege that the EPA’s current standards aren’t good enough and that even if they were, the agency’...

Stokes flays Australia with 155 but can’t quite lead England over the line at Lord’s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Nobody embraces an Ashes mission impossible like Ben Stokes.The England captain started the last day of the second test against Australia with his side four down and a distant 257 runs from victory at Lord’s.He was on 29 overnight, and cruised untroubled on Sunday morning.But when Australia’s smart dismissal of Jonny Bairstow left Stokes as England’s last recognized batsman, he flipped a switch.He was on 62 after 162 balls, but the tail was exposed. Sixteen balls later, he was on 100, and sending Lord’s into delirium.His third century in the fourth innings of a men’s Ashes test tied him for the most with Don Bradman and Bert Sutcliffe.The Australians spread themselves around the boundary to try and contain Stokes but couldn’t, and belief crept over Lord’s that England might actually pull off the greatest runs chase ever witnessed at the home of cricket.Stokes was dropped on 114 and 115, the latter marking the unbeaten score he ...

Cole Custer declared NASCAR Xfinity Series winner after persistent rain washes out race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:43 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cole Custer was declared the winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in downtown Chicago after persistent rain flooded the street course on Sunday.The race was scheduled for Saturday, but it was suspended after 25 laps because of a lightning strike in the area. NASCAR had planned to resume Sunday morning, but it scuttled that idea because of the rain and the scheduled Cup Series race.“With standing water and flooding a significant issue at the race track and throughout the city, there was no option to return to racing prior to shifting to NASCAR Cup Series race operations,” NASCAR said in a statement.Returning on Monday “was an option we chose not to employ,” NASCAR said in its statement, citing its partnership with the city and the fact that nearly half of the Xfinity race had been completed.NASCAR also canceled concerts by Miranda Lambert and Charley Crockett because of flooding in Lower Hutchison Field.The first Cup Series race on a street course is schedule...