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Canada Post’s Albert Jackson Processing Plant to improve parcel delivery times

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

Named after the country’s first Black letter carrier, Canada Post’s newly opened Albert Jackson Processing Plant in Scarborough, Ont., is the largest of its kind in the country and is being dubbed Canada’s new e-commerce hub.The postal agency says it is the fastest parcel processing plant in its network, which means customers will see a big improvement in service.“When a parcel arrives in a consolidated fashion on a truck, it goes through the facility, gets processed and goes out the other end on a truck going to its final destination in four minutes,” explained Canada Post Chief Executive Officer Doug Ettinger at an inauguration event for the plant on Thursday.“Thanks to the Albert Jackson plant … on-time delivery is getting to record levels in Ontario … in the end this will turn around parcel delivery quicker.”The facility has been running since March and has been working to ramp up processing volume. When it’s running at full ...

Teen rescued after stunt mishap leaves him dangling from California’s tallest bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

FORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) — A 19-year-old was rescued after a stunt went wrong and left him dangling by a rope from California’s tallest bridge, authorities said. Deputies responding Monday evening to the Foresthill Bridge northeast of Sacramento determined the teen and his 17-year-old friend had been shooting video of him swinging from the steel span, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said. “The 19 year-old became stuck, hanging approximately 30 feet from the underside of the catwalk when his equipment failed. His friend called 911 after they determined he was stuck and needed assistance,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.Rising 730 feet (223 meters) above the North Fork American River in Sierra Nevada foothills, it’s the tallest bridge in the state and third tallest in the United States. Cal Fire’s Technical Rescue Team assisted sheriff’s deputies in pulling the teen to safety. He was not injured. Both teens, who were not identified, were cited for t...

China, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China told assembled world leaders Thursday that it considers itself part of the Global South, saying it identifies with the goals and challenges of less-developed nations and offering them an alternative to what it has long called “Western hegemony.” The message came from a second-tier official after the country’s powerful president, Xi Jinping, skipped the annual U.N. meeting again. Xi sent Vice President Han Zheng to deliver a policy statement at the General Assembly’s leaders’ meeting that covered the government’s usual positions with familiar language but appeared to focus on building coalitions around its approach to development and international relations.“As the largest developing country, China is a natural member of the Global South. It breathes the same breath with other developing countries and shares the same future with them,” Han said. He also said China supports those nations’ development path “in keeping with their...

'Just shocking': North Side armed robbery spree rattles residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

CHICAGO — Police believe at least 10 armed robberies were committed within an hour on the city's North Side overnight.Latest police records show robberies for the area were 54% from 20201 and city-wide robberies are up more than 25% from last year."That’s just shocking and it was unbelievable," said North Side resident Samantha Gada.In the first incident reported by police around 12:50 a.m., a 78-year-old man was walking near the 1900 block of West Wolfram Street when he was approached by six male offenders. The individuals demanded the man to hand over his belongings and he complied. One of the individuals struck the man before fleeing in a dark-colored sedan."I couldn’t believe that people would do something so inhumane, especially, not that it should be done to anyone, but such an elderly man who’s defenseless," Gada said.The man was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital and is listed in good condition.VIDEO: 78-year-old man robbed and battered on North Side ...

'There is no place here that is safe at all:' Chicago peace activist bringing medical supplies to Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

A Chicago peace activist is in Ukraine this week with a delegation of faith leaders and physicians.They’re bringing much-needed medical supplies to the war-torn country.Chicago social justice and non-violence activist Reverend Gregory Seal Livingston is in Kiev, Ukraine where there are symbols of both pain and perseverance displayed in the public square. “We are in a war zone and there is no place here that is safe at all... I heard so many bombs going off it blew my mind,” he said. “They have these Russian vehicles, these Russian armored car vehicles that have been caught in fighting and they bring them here to let them know the Russians are not undefeatable.”Livingston, the former Chief of Field Operations for Rainbow Push, is in the country with a delegation of American religious leaders and doctors.  They’re meeting with diplomats, human rights advocates and wounded civilians and soldiers and delivering medical supplies, including portable ultrasound machines, ban...

Antisemitic graffiti found near UT Austin campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the University of Texas at Austin said it received reports of antisemitic vandalism on or near the campus.“This conduct is not constitutionally protected speech. UT condemns these actions and will refer for discipline any University-associated individuals found to have vandalized University or city property. Moreover, the University condemns acts taken against people because of their race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Such conduct does not align with our institutional values. Our University supports and celebrates the diversity of our community.”UT AustinThe graffiti also read, "God's d--- is white"A KXAN photojournalist arrived at the scene Thursday afternoon, and the antisemitic graffiti had been cleaned.

Unseasonably hot to finish summer, rain to start fall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The summertime heat won't go away completely... but it does get more manageable next week. (For those new to Central Texas, fall-like weather isn't expected until... *checks notes*... mid-November.)Our afternoon highs will continue to run well above seasonal average with upper 90s expected Friday through Sunday. Humidity will only add insult to injury, with most of us likely to see heat index values reach 100°+ through the weekend. BLOG: October forecast We'll stay generally dry to wrap up the work week with only a slim rain chance Friday and Saturday (10% or less).We have a little more to work with Sunday as a cold front approaches us from the north (30%), but Monday is still trending the wettest with scattered showers/storms likely late day (60%).Cold front nears the area Sunday/MondayThe latest rainfall forecast brings 0.5"-1.5" of rain for most of us by the middle of next week, with most of the rain coming on Monday.There's some early concern for severe storms...

APD asks for help in search for man who assaulted gas station cashier with beer can

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department asked for help Thursday in its search for a man suspected of attacking a gas station cashier.APD said the assault occurred Sept. 8 at 4:35 p.m. at a Valero gas station in the 11300 block of North Interstate 35 frontage road.According to police, the suspect argued with the cashier and hit him with a beer can.Police described the suspect as a 5’ 11” Black man between the ages of 30 to 40, weighing 200 lbs. with short black hair and a black beard. APD said he was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black Baltimore Ravens hat and blue jeans.APD asked that anyone with information to submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

Jet company cutting flights out of Austin beginning Oct. 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A private jet company, JSX Inc., said it was cutting roughly half of its flights out of Austin, a spokesperson told KXAN Wednesday. The company pointed to "real estate constraints." JSX is a jet service that offers the perks of private air travel, according to its website. Beginning Oct. 1, JSX said it would drop up to three flights a day between Austin and Dallas.Austin (AUS) – Dallas (DAL): Previously three times a dayAustin (AUS) – Las Vegas (LAS): Previously a few times a weekAustin (AUS) – Gunnison/Crested Butte (GUC): Previously a few times a weekThe Austin (AUS) – Taos, New Mexico (TSM) route will continue as planned this fall and winter, the spokesperson said.Read the full statement below:JSX has reduced its service to/from Austin, effective October 1st, 2023. To clarify, JSX is not pulling out of the Austin market which remains one of our more popular regional hubs. Our seasonal flights to Taos, N.M. will continue as planned this fa...

Vikings express confidence in Alexander Mattison even after trading for Cam Akers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:12 GMT

The fact that the Vikings went out and traded for running back Cam Akers this week speaks to how intentional they are being about fixing their biggest issue. After rushing for a total of 69 yards in losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings view Akers as somebody who could inject some life into the backfield.What does that mean for running back Alexander Mattison? Not too much less than 24 hours after the Vikings acquired Akers in a deal with the Los Angeles Rams.Talking to reporters on Thursday at TCO Performance Center, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips spoke highly of Mattison. Though he deferred any specifics of the starting lineup to head coach Kevin O’Connell, Phillips emphasized that the Vikings feel comfortable with Mattison in his current role.“We haven’t lost confidence in Alexander Mattison,” Phillips said. “I will say that.”There are a number of factors that have contributed to the Vikings struggling in t...