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Dear Abby: Pet owners tell these appalling stories as if they were jokes, and it upsets me

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I own a parrot we take with us pretty much everywhere. He draws a lot of attention and questions from strangers, which I’m usually happy to answer.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My boyfriend says I’m being too harsh about his ‘mistake’ Advice | Dear Abby: My friend says my party idea is tacky. Is she right? Advice | Dear Abby: How can I light a fire under the poky tradespeople in my new town? Advice | Dear Abby: I think she meant to humiliate me at her child’s birthday party Advice | Dear Abby: My mother-in-law hit my kids, and I’m being pressured to reconcile You might be surprised at how many people own or have owned birds, and many of them love to share their stories about how their parrot or parakeet died. (It’s often from neglect or improper care or breeding.) These stories are often related in a jovial way, as if they should b...

NH police looking for suspect connected to incendiary device left outside Concord cafe

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

Police in New Hampshire are looking to the public for assistance identifying a person of interest in an active investigation.Authorities released a picture of a suspect wanted for questioning related to the placement of an incendiary device outside of a Concord business in March. A device that generates smoke was left at the Teatotaller Cafe and Bakery on Main Street in the state’s capitol. Anyone who recognized the individual is encouraged to contact Concord Police at 603-225-8600.

3 people, including firefighter, transported to hospital after Somerville fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

Somerville Fire responded late Wednesday night to a fire in a three-story apartment building on Highland Avenue.After forcing their way in, officials say they removed two victims from the apartment and took them to the hospital overnight. A responding Somerville firefighter was also injured and transported to the hospital for medical attention. Somerville Fire Chief Charles Breen said a sprinkler system was able to keep the fire to the one first-floor apartment where it started. Residents of the more than 50 other units in the building were able to return safely, but the two victims have been displaced. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Large police investigation overnight at Lynn gas station

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

A large police investigation was underway at a gas station in Lynn Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The investigation was focused on the A Prime gas station at the intersections of Camden Street, Ida Street, and Western Avenue and a nearby home behind the business. Several police cruisers were on scene shortly before 11 p.m. and Camden and Ida Streets were taped off. Officials were seen searching the ground and looking behind dumpsters, placing dozens of evidence markers scattered throughout the area of focus. An ambulance was also on scene. Wednesday was the second consecutive night of significant police presence in the Lynn neighborhood. Three people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a nearby strip mall Tuesday. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Lucas: Biden spaced out during pot pardons

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

President Biden should have included Donald Trump in his list of Christmas pardons.He could have slipped it in — or somebody could have sneaked it on the teleprompter — when he announced the federal pardon of people convicted of the use or possession of marijuana on the eve of Christmas Eve.If it blew up in his face, the White House could simply deny he meant it, or say he was confused, or they could just ignore it like it was a Chinese spy balloon.Biden could have worked the Trump pardon into his pardon statement when he opened his remarks by saying, “America was founded on the principle of equal justice under the law.”Trump is facing a slew of federal indictments accusing him of attempting to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.Although he is not charged with the Jan. 6 “insurrection,” the Colorado state Supreme Court, all Democrats, said in a 4-to-3 vote that he was guilty of it anyway and kicked him off the upcoming state presidential ballot. The U.S. Supreme Court ...

When Bailey Zappe started getting more comfortable in Patriots’ new offense

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense is coming back to life with a more comfortable Bailey Zappe under center.Zappe has looked much better as the Patriots’ starting quarterback over the last four weeks than he did in four relief appearances earlier this season. And he explained during his weekly news conference on Wednesday why that might be.Zappe was 19-of-39 for 158 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions on 41 dropbacks in four games through the first 12 weeks of the season. Among 49 quarterbacks with at least 40 dropbacks, Zappe ranked 48th in both overall PFF grade and passing grade.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots claim cornerback, place Rhamondre Stevenson on IR New England Patriots | Patriots-Bills injury report: Trent Brown among 3 absent, new Pats veteran has concussion New England Patriots | Patriots down 3 starters at Wednesday practice before Bills game New England Patriots | Bailey ...

Storm Gerrit damages houses and leaves thousands without power as it batters the northern UK

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A storm that battered the U.K. with high winds and heavy snow damaged houses, canceled trains and left thousands of people without electricity Thursday across Scotland and parts of northern England.Workers dealt with wind speeds of 80 miles per hour in some coastal areas of Scotland as they tried to restore power to households and businesses that were cut off when falling branches and other debris hit utility lines. More than 31,000 homes were reconnected, but about 14,000 others remained without power on Thursday morning.Storm Gerrit also caused widespread disruption to train service across Scotland, where travel on some lines was suspended until officials could carry out a full inspection of the rail network. A falling tree hit the driver’s cabin on one train, but no one was injured. Snow also blocked some roads in Scotland. In the city of Manchester in northwest England, police said they received numerous reports late Wednesday of homes being damaged by a “min...

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of ‘Sarafina!’, is killed in a car crash at 68

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family said.“Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening,” his family said in a statement Wednesday. The celebrated playwright was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the crash. He was best known for creating the hit Sarafina! which first premiered on Broadway in 1988. It was adapted into a musical drama starring Whoopi Goldberg in 1992, becoming an international success and was nominated for the Tony and Grammy Awards. Sarafina! told the story of a young student and how she inspired her peers to fight against racial segregation in apartheid South Africa after her teacher was thrown in jail. Apartheid was an institutionalized system that discriminated against non-whites and ensured South Africa was ruled by the minority white population from 1948 till ...

Cooler today with a widespread freeze tonight

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures will start cold again today with low 30s to low 40s. Expect many communities in the Hill Country dropping to freezing or below this morning. Some scattered clouds arriving from the northwest may help to keep temperatures from falling further, but it will still be frigid.Aside from the early clouds, we'll have plenty of sunshine today. It will be noticeably cooler today with highs likely not getting out of the 50s, making it roughly 3-5 degrees cooler than yesterday.Today's forecastOur coldest night of the week will likely be tonight into Friday morning with a widespread freeze. Even Austin will be dangerously close to 32º, but may just stay slightly above.Widespread freeze expected Friday morningHighs stay cooler than normal on Friday, despite abundant sunshine.This weekend we'll enjoy a warm-up for the final two days of 2023. Highs both day will be into the upper 60s or even low 70s. Weekend forecastOur next cold front arrives New Year's Eve night brin...

La Salle and Mekeel Christian Academy victorious in opening round of CBA Holiday Tournament

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:53:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four Section II boys basketball teams with combined records of 19-4 gathered Wednesday night at Christian Brothers Academy for the opening round of the CBA Basketball Holiday Tournament. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The two matchups pitted a pair of Class AAA teams against a pair of AA teams, but it was the AA squads proving their superiority.In game one, La Salle took down Bethlehem 45-43, despite being outscored by the Eagles in each of the final three quarters.The difference was an 11-point cushion the Cadets built after a 21-10 first quarter. Bethlehem clawed back, and even maintained a lead in the final minutes of the game. But a pair of Emmanuel Karkari-Mensah free throws with just seconds remaining on the clock sealed the victory for La Salle.The Cadets' Tra'Dell Faison and the Eagles' Cameron LaClair both posted a game-high 20 points. Davon Maloney followed closely behind Faison with 18, and Kieran Ba...