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Turkish Elections: Erdogan’s Government Arrested and Expelled International Election Observers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

On Sunday, as the first round of Turkish elections were underway, the government expelled a team of international election observers. The delegation, including members of Spain’s parliament, was invited by a leading Kurdish party to observe the elections. This week on Deconstructed, Ryan Grim is joined by Ismael Cortés, one of the election observers who was expelled. Cortés is a member of the left-wing Podemos party in Spain and a representative in Spain’s Congress of Deputies. Cortés tells how, as he visited voting sites in southern Turkey, he and his team were arrested by Turkish officials and later expelled from the country. He emphasizes that even though he and the team were mistreated by Turkish officials, it is nothing compared to the repression Kurdish people face.Transcript coming soon.The post Turkish Elections: Erdogan’s Government Arrested and Expelled International Election Observers appeared first on The Intercept.

Indiana Army veteran convicted in road rage killing of Muslim man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A suburban Indianapolis Army veteran has been convicted in the road rage shooting death of a Muslim man, after witnesses said he hurled ethnic and religious insults at the victim, including yelling, “Go back to your country,” before opening fire.A Marion County jury convicted Dustin E. Passarelli, 37, of murder on Wednesday after a three-day trial over the February 2019 killing of 32-year-old Mustafa Ayoubi. Passarelli, of Plainfield, could get up to 65 years in prison when he’s sentenced June 21 on the murder charge. He was also convicted of a firearm enhancement charge that could boost his sentence by up to 20 years, the county prosecutor’s office said.Defense attorney, Chris Eskew, told The Indianapolis Star that he and Passarelli were disappointed by the verdict, but he declined to comment further about the case until after the sentencing.Passarelli shot and killed Ayoubi following a road rage incident on Interstate 465 that led to Passarelli foll...

Judge finds bathroom graffiti violated civil rights act, orders teen to write essay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teenager has been ordered to write a 3,000-word essay discussing “the impact of racism and racist speech on society” after a judge found that he violated the state’s civil rights act by carving graffiti inside a high school bathroom directed at a Black teen.In the order filed Wednesday, the judge said the 17-year-old must also do 100 hours of community service to avoid a $3,500 fine. He also was forbidden from engaging in or threatening physical force or violence against the victim and his family, or anyone else, or damage or trespass on their property. His lawyer did not respond to a message seeking comment. Prosecutors had asked for a $5,000 fine, the maximum penalty. Judge Amy Messer found that the teen carved “Blacks stand no chance,” and part of “KKK” on a bathroom stall at John Stark Regional High School in Weare in April 2022. There already was other race-motivated graffiti on the wall and the name of a Black student who was ”purp...

CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran correspondent Christiane Amanpour became the first CNN journalist to publicly criticize her network for airing last week’s town hall with former President Donald Trump.Amanpour told a group of graduating students at Columbia University’s graduate school of journalism on Wednesday that she would have “dropped the mic at ‘nasty person,’” a reference to when Trump lobbed that insult at moderator Kaitlan Collins.CNN was criticized for hosting Trump at a live event in New Hampshire, where the 2024 presidential candidate repeated lies about the last election before a mostly adoring audience. CNN Chairman Chris Licht has defended the town hall as newsworthy and important, and Amanpour said she had a “robust discussion” with him about it.Everyone knows Trump tries to seize the stage and dominate at such events, said Amanpour, the chief international correspondent who has worked at CNN for 40 years.“No matter how much flak the moderator tries to aim at the...

Walmart shines in rough retail environment, ratchets up outlook after strong first quarter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart reported strong first-quarter sales results as the nation’s largest retailer’s low-prices continue to draw budget conscious consumers in a challenging economic environment of stubbornly high inflation, particularly in groceries.The company beat Wall Street expectations Thursday and boosted its annual profit and sales outlook.Comparable store sales — those from established stores and online operating over the past 12 months — rose 7.4% in the quarter ended April, a bit slower than the 8.3% during the fourth quarter but still impressive. Global online sales surged 26%.Shares rose 1% Thursday.“Globally, customers continue to seek value given the impact of inflation,” CEO Doug McMillon told analysts Thursday. “We see it in the U.S. and in other markets like Mexico, Canada and Chile.”Other major retailers posted quarterly results this week, and there was a marked slowdown in spending, an environment in which Walmart can thrive due to its focus on low p...

Denver rent down 2% year over year, rent growth slowing nationally

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Rent growth is slowing around the country, and around the Denver area it's even reversing. Realtor.com released its monthly rental report Thursday, which examines rental prices, growth and vacancy among the nation's 50 largest metro areas. The April report says the worst of the early 2020s inflation has passed for now regarding housing costs. The nation's rent growth has slowed for the 15th month in a row. In April, the national median rent rose by 0.3% annually, which is the lowest since the COVID pandemic began. Police discover weapons, drugs after disarming man of modified BB gun The areas that exploded in population growth and housing costs in 2021 and 2022 are now cooling off, including Denver. Western and Sunbelt metros each saw rents go down year over year while they rose in the Midwest, where people have been seeking lower costs of living. The median rent for Denver area studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments fell 2% since last April. About half of th...

Denver weather: More spring showers and cooler temperatures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will turn cloudy and wet again Thursday into Friday. This storm system will bring less rain than last week’s showers, but it will still be a cooler and wet two days with the potential for minor flooding.Weather today: Cool, cloudy and soggy ThursdayDenver and the Front Range will wake up behind a cold front with mostly cloudy skies, patchy fog and isolated showers. The better chance for showers will move in this afternoon and evening.   Over 800% of average precipitation measured in parts of Colorado The best chance for rain will come Thursday afternoon, through the evening, and into early Friday morning. Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday and just reach the mid-60s. If clouds break up in the afternoon, there will be warmer temperatures in some spots and a better chance for evening thunderstorms. Denver has had 5 times more rain than Seattle so far this May While widespread flooding is not anticipated, if th...

Crews work to put out trash fire in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

Miami Fire Rescue responded to a trash fire in the vicinity of N.W. 68th St. and 14th Ave. on Thursday afternoon, successfully extinguishing the flames.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where heavy flames and thick smoke were briefly visible until crews put the fire out. https://twitter.com/MiamiPD/status/1659256217129164801?s=20No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and there were no immediate threats to surrounding residents or properties.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Vehicle crashes into Fort Lauderdale condominium unit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene of an accident where a vehicle crashed into a condominium unit, causing injuries to a man. Officials said the incident occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m., Thursday. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene at the Bay Colony Club, located at 6529 Bay Club Drive in Fort Lauderdale, where damage to an enclosed patio can be seen. Details are still unfolding, but preliminary information indicates that an SUV drove into an enclosed patio within the condominium complex. A man sitting inside the patio was injured with non-life-threating injuries and was transported to Broward Health North.An inspector will check the condo for any structural damage. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Restaurant review: Tigermilk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:44 GMT

Rue du Bailli 46What’s good: The drinks are great, balanced and delightful. We heartily recommend the Margarita Azteca. The food presentation also impresses, served on trendy dishware with beautiful colors corresponding to ingredients included in the food.For a starter, the guacamole is a good choice — but don’t go for guacamole caliente, as no spice is added. And pace yourself with it, the dip is served with a hearty bowl of tortilla chips.What’s not: The tacos. The carnitas, carefully cooked for 11 hours, seemed like an obvious choice. But they were lukewarm and flavorless, and the tortilla too crispy.The Tigermilk ceviche comes with fresh pollock coated in a coconut milk sauce accompanied by pomegranate, cilantro and mango. It’s a creative undertaking that, regardless, doesn’t quite deliver. For vegetarian and vegan diners, the main course options are limited. We tried the Frida Calor, but this bold dish also didn’t meet expectations. The feta cheese is a nice touch — and a neces...