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German government launches a drive to get more Ukrainian and other refugees into jobs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Wednesday announced a drive to get more Ukrainian and other refugees into jobs now that many have a usable knowledge of the German language.The government is trying to address both a shortage of skilled labor and concerns about high levels of migration. Germany has taken in more than 1 million Ukrainians since Russia’s invasion last year, and also is seeing large numbers of refugees and migrants from elsewhere.Unlike others who arrive, Ukrainians immediately receive residency status in Germany and the 26 other European Union countries. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil said 132,000 Ukrainians already have found jobs.“This is a success, but it’s far from sufficient,” he told reporters in Berlin. “It is time now to enter a new phase.”Counting Ukrainians and others who have recently completed or will soon complete integration courses, which include language learning, there is “a potential for our labor market of about 400,000 people” who ar...

Drone attack on U.S. troops intercepted in Iraq, heightening fears of a regional conflagration

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — Two suicide drones launched at a base hosting U.S. troops in Iraq were intercepted Wednesday, a defense official said.Hours later, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq announced it had launched another drone attack on a second base. No injuries were reported in either incident.The salvos came at a time of increasing tension and fears of a broader regional war in the wake of the latest Hamas-Israel war.Since the beginning of the war on Oct. 7, all eyes have been on Hezbollah, the powerful Hamas ally across Israel’s northern border in Lebanon and its formidable arsenal. The group has traded so-far limited strikes with Israel on the border in recent days.But Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have also threatened to attack U.S. facilities over American support for Israel.“Our missiles, drones, and special forces are ready to direct qualitative strikes at the American enemy in its bases and disrupt its interests if it intervenes in this battle,” Ahmad “Abu Hussein” al-Hamidawi, ...

Man accused of blowing up large teddy bear is arrested in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

(KTLA) -- An exploding teddy bear led to the arrest of a suspect in California and the seizure of drugs, weapons and ammunition, police said.According to an Instagram post by the San Bernardino Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call from a local business owner who said he was told by witnesses that an explosive device had gone off in the parking lot. The exact date or location of the incident was not released. Surveillance footage from the scene shows a man exiting his vehicle and placing the large teddy bear, which contained an explosive device, next to their SUV. Security footage captures a man detonating an explosive device inside a teddy bear in San Bernardino, CA. (San Bernardino Police Department)Security footage captures a man detonating an explosive device inside a teddy bear in San Bernardino, CA. (San Bernardino Police Department)Security footage captures a man detonating an explosive device inside a teddy bear in San Bernardino, CA. (San Bernardino...

'Its eyes were pleading for help': Family rescues pig swimming 2 miles off the coast of Hawaii

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) - A family was heading for Chinamanʻs Hat island off of Oahu, Hawaii, when they saw what they thought was a log in the water.That's what June Mellor's family thought until it moved. Then they thought it was a dog. But when they got closer, they realized it was a boar. They shot video of it as they circled. "And then we saw it moving and we thought, 'Goodness, that can't be a dog, is it?' And we get closer because obviously it's a living thing and we realize it's not a dog. It's a little piggy," explained Mellor. "We were just baffled looking around thinking, 'Where did you come from? How did you get out here?'"It was a logical question because they were probably about two miles offshore.It took them about 40 to 45 minutes to rescue the pig as they continued circling around it."Finally, my son was able to get a rope around her torso and we pulled her in," she said. This is why it’s darker at this Honolulu beach recently June said the f...

Inside the Investigations: ACC student pandemic aid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. Catch the live stream at 9 a.m. in this story or on the KXAN Facebook page. Inside the Investigations: Judge to decide on A-F school rating lawsuit The story they'll discuss this week is:Amid a KXAN investigation of Austin Community College’s use of student pandemic relief money, the institution acknowledged it launched an internal review of its aid distribution and how 115 full-time employees received nearly $500,000 of pandemic grants intended to help struggling students.Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team.

ABJ: Sprouts grocery chain plans for Georgetown store

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has secured a 15-year lease for a property north of Austin as it continues on a quest to double its footprint in Central Texas amid a nationwide expansion.The Phoenix-based grocery store chain plans to open its first store in Georgetown at the northwest corner of Williams Drive and Cedar Lake Boulevard, Dan Croce, Sprouts' senior vice president of real estate, said in an email. Sprouts, which is known for its fresh and organic food selection, will build a 23,000-square-foot store there, which could open in the fourth quarter of 2024, he said.The Georgetown store is not the only Sprouts to recently open in Central Texas. The grocery store company opened a location in the Mueller neighborhood on Friday, according to the company. Read the full story from Austin Business Journal.

APD identifies victim in fatal crash on Bastrop Highway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has identified the victim of a deadly crash in September in southeast Austin. On Sept. 30, first responders were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bastrop Highway around 5:30 a.m. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal crashes occurred in 2023? APD said the driver, 22-year-old Angel Parra, was taken to the hospital where Parra died. Police said this was investigated as Austin's 69th fatal crash of 2023.

Pete Davidson adding second show at the Egg

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson is adding a second show at The Egg in Albany after the first show announced sold out. The second show is slated for 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, with tickets going on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m. online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Davidson is best known for his stand-up comedy and for his work on “Saturday Night Live”, of which he recently hosted the 49th season premiere. He starred in the 2020 film “The King of Staten Island” and has released multiple comedy specials across his career, including “SMD” and “Pete Davidson: Alive From New York."In 2022, he was included on Time's list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2022. Tickets for the show are limited to six per order. NYSP: Albany man posted video abusing his own dog The event will be a phone-free experience. Upon arrival, all phones, smartwatches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouch...

Malta eatery, music venue opening second location in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nanola, a restaurant and live music venue with New Orleans influences in Malta, is getting a second location in Albany. Owner Shane Spillenger said Nanola South will be located in the former Parish Public House at 388 Broadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Nanola opened at 2639 Route 9 in Malta in 2013. The name is a play on words, combining "nano" which means small, and "nola" which is slang for New Orleans.Nanola South won't have the same menu as Nanola in Malta. Spillenger said they plan on having a quick-service menu for lunch and bigger events, and a sit-down menu for dinner that'll have similarities to the original location. McDonald’s closing in the Empire State Plaza The New Orleans-inspired menu at Nanola in Malta includes fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, gator bites, po-boys, jambalaya, gumbo, chicken wings, Tex-Mex dishes, and more. You can view the full menu on the Nanola websi...

NYSP: Albany man posted video abusing his own dog

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:54:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested after he posted a video of him striking his dog with a leash, according to New York State Police. Jahmir Williams, 24, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, state police said investigators received information regarding a dog that was physically abused in Albany in September. Police say the investigation led to the discovery of a video online that showed Williams striking a dog he owned repeatedly with a leash.Williams was arrested and taken to Latham State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Albany City Court on October 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The dog was found at Williams' home in good health and was turned over to a local rescue organization. The dog will be held there at this time.