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Fukushima plant official says the coming release of treated water a milestone for decommissioning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — A top official in charge of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says an upcoming release of treated radioactive water into the sea more than 12 years after the meltdown disaster marks “a milestone,” but it’s still an initial step of the daunting task of the decades-long decommissioning process that still remain.Junichi Matsumoto, corporate officer in charge of the treated water management for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima plant, also pledged to carry out careful sampling, analysis and data disclosure of the water to make sure its release is safely carried out in accordance with International Atomic Energy Agency standards this month.“The release of the ALPS-treated water into the sea for us is a major milestone for us, as well as for the decommissioning of the plant,” Matsumoto said in an interview with The Associated Press at TEPCO headquarters in Tokyo.“In order to steadily put forward decommissioning, the ever-growing...

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted in Lincoln Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after being accused of sexually assaulting and restraining a woman on the North Side earlier this month.Reggie Brown, 31, is facing three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault/threatening life, unlawful restraint and aggravated robbery with a firearm.He was arrested in the 1500 block of South St. Louis Avenue.At around 3:30 a.m. on July 8, a 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and restrained in the 1900 block of North Sheffield Avenue. Former Crown Point teacher sentenced to 1 year in jail for child seduction Brown is due in bond court on Friday.No other information was provided.

Chicago officer shot fellow cop while firing at fleeing car in Englewood: COPA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago cop inadvertently shot a fellow police officer while attempting to fire at a fleeing vehicle in Englewood, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. Monday near the 300 block of West 56th Place, after officers received a complaint of trespassing.According to the COPA report, officers exited their vehicle upon arrival to engage with a group of people on foot, as well as the driver of a black sedan.Officers said the driver attempted to leave the area, striking a police car then fleeing the scene. During the altercation, two officers discharged their guns at the moving sedan.According to the report, it is believed one of the officers discharged their weapon and struck a fellow officer in the hand."There is currently no indication that shots were fired from the sedan, or by any other civilian and there are no reports of a gun recovered," COPA said. CPD officer in hospital after being shot in Englewood The offic...

NASCAR Xfinity Series zooming to the CW Network in 2025

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

BURBANK, Calif. (NEXSTAR) – The CW Network will become the new home of the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races each year, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW’s digital platforms. Comprised primarily of NASCAR’s younger, up-and-coming drivers, the NASCAR Xfinity Series features the sport’s future stars often racing side-by-side against NASCAR’s biggest names — many of whom earned their stripes and won championships in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR Xfinity Series races in some of the nation’s largest markets and at the sport’s most iconic tracks, including the Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and the series championship at Phoenix Raceway.NASCAR Xfinity Series r...

WATCH LIVE | Pritzker signs new law making changes to Illinois' supervised release system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker is set to make changes to the state's Mandatory Supervised Release System (MSRS) when he signs Senate Bill 423 into law. Friday Forecast: Thunderstorms, dangerous heat across Chicago area SB423 will bring several changes to the MSRS including:Parolee or releasee will submit to a urinalysis test only if there is documented, reasonable suspicion of illicit drug useThe Prisoner Review Board shall, rather than may, reduce the period of mandatory supervision when certain educational milestones are achievedEliminates several conditions related to release of a minorAllows for the use of technology in lieu of appearing in person for required reporting or meetings by the parolee or releaseeRequires the Prisoner Review Board to provide a list of steps or requirements for granting early dischargePritzker is scheduled to sign the bill at a Friday event featuring rapper/activist Meek Mill, entrepreneur Michael Rubin, and REFORM Alliance.WGN plans to livestream t...

Texas teachers fired for attending drag show: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

HOUSTON  (NewsNation) — Two teachers in the Houston area were reportedly fired this month for attending a drag show, the Chron in Houston reported.Kristi Maris and her co-worker attended a drag show at Hamburger Mary's in downtown Houston. Maris shared photos on Facebook with the caption, "This was such a blast!" according to the Chron reporting. Maris later received a call from First Baptist Academy, the school at which she had taught for 19 years, and was reportedly fired. "I feel like we were treated like criminals," Maris reportedly told a local ABC station. Houston, San Antonio sue Texas over ‘Death Star’ law restrictions When asked about the firing, the school responded that employees "will act in a godly and moral fashion at work, on Facebook and in my community," ABC 13 reported.Maris reportedly said she didn't think a drag show violated the school guidelines. "They're entertainers. I would've never thought in a million years that this would happen. Never. We were in...

Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect next week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

DALLAS (NewsNation) — Starting next week, Americans will only be able to purchase LED lights from retailers across the nation as an official ban on incandescent lightbulbs will go into effect.Come Tuesday, while it won't be illegal to own incandescent light bulbs, it will be illegal for stores to sell them and companies to manufacture them.The federal government’s warnings started in January and have been getting progressively more aggressive as they want to make sure Americans don’t go back in time. The government announced a ban on the manufacturing and selling of incandescent bulbs, saying it will help Americans save money and help the environment.Everyone will have to purchase LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs instead.However, some critics of the ban are calling it government overreach, saying lawmakers should let Americans make their own decisions about the light bulbs in their houses.The Department of Energy says LED lights provide more light using 75%...

Ford recalling 870,000 F-150 pickups over malfunctioning parking brakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.The company says in documents posted by government safety regulators Friday that a rear wiring bundle can come in contact with the rear axle housing. That can chafe the wiring and cause a short circuit, which can turn on the parking brake without action from the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.Drivers may see a parking brake warning light and a warning message on the dashboard. 2.5M vehicles with ‘urgent recalls’ unrepaired in US Ford says in documents that it has 918 warranty claims and three field reports of wire chafing in North America. Of these, 299 indicated unexpected parking brake activation, and 19 of these happened while the trucks we...

Family sues Hays County corrections officer after inmate killed in hospital shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The family of an inmate who was shot and killed by a corrections officer in a hospital last December is now suing the officer. Joshua Wright was being held pre-trial when he was shot and killed in a Kyle hospital by Isaiah Garcia. Wright was accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. PREVIOUS: Hays County corrections officer on leave after fatal officer-involved shooting at hospital in Kyle Garcia had worked as a corrections officer for the Hays County Sheriff's Office since 2018. He was on duty guarding Wright when the shooting happened. HCSO said Wright assaulted Garcia before trying to escape the hospital. Garcia was indicted in April on a deadly conduct charge. He was booked into the Comal County Jail Thursday and released the same day.In May, he pled not guilty. RELATED: Hays County former corrections officer pleads not guilty in hospital shooting The family of Joshua Wright released a statement saying while the lawsuit won't bring Joshua...

Texas man finds his biological mother after journey across nearly 3 decades, 4 states

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Meet Sean Anthony Johnson, a man on the journey of a lifetime.It's a journey that would take 27 years of research, span across four states, and connect him with family members who he didn't know existed."Well, let me just take you on the journey," said Johnson, who worked at ASARCO for 20 years, and recently met his biological mother after a nearly three-decades-long search. "My biological mother's maiden name is Williams." Sean was adopted at birth back in August of 1966 by a nurse named Margaret Johnson, also known as Maggie, but when she passed away on Sept. 3, 1996, he said his journey to find his biological mother began."Before she died, she gave me her blessings for me to find my biological mother. She said, her name is 'Diane Williams, she lives in Louisville, or Lexington (Kentucky)," said Johnson, "Back then in '96, you know, we didn't have Google like we do now. So basically, I had to do a lot of my research through the library."Johnson told...