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Two for tea? The Queen’s Library Tea Room now open in Richmond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new tearoom has opened catty-corner from The Jefferson Hotel in downtown Richmond.The Queen’s Library Tea Room began operating in early May, on the same day Prince Charles was crowned King of England. Since then, the charming Virginia tearoom has served tea and treats to hundreds of guests.“We serve Fortnum & Mason tea imported from London,” owner Daniel Luna, 26, said. Fortnum & Mason tea has been served to kings and queens of England, including Queen Elizabeth.This is the first business venture for Luna and his wife, Clarissa, who is also a full-time pastor at Life Church, a nondenominational church in Mechanicsville.“We host events to bring people together. We see this as an extended living room, a cozy and peaceful space,” Clarissa, 31, said.The tearoom at 21 W. Main St. was formerly the space of The Queen Bee & Co., a tearoom run by former Miss Virginia Heather Marie Van Cleave. She ran the tearoom for a year and a half before selling it to th...

Airstrike in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum kills at least 17 people, including five children, health officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Airstrike in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum kills at least 17 people, including five children, health officials say.Source

Denver Weather: Saturday storms before drying out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will stay wet and cooler than normal Saturday before warming up and drying out Sunday. There is a severe thunderstorm chance on Saturday amid warmer temperatures June 17.Weather tomorrow: Rain and afternoon stormsSaturday will be mild in the 70s thanks to a mixture of sunshine and clouds. This will be followed by the chance for rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening hours.Brief downpours could lead to localized flooding on June 17.The biggest concerns with the thunderstorms will be brief heavy downpours that could lead to localized flooding, especially south of the Palmer Divide.Portions of the state are under a severe threat with flooding as the main concern on June 17.Portions of the state are under a severe threat with flooding as the main concern. A flood watch is still in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday night. During this time, widely scattered rain showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms capable of producing rainf...

Illinois man shares recovery after chainsaw cuts his throat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

DECATUR, Ill. (WSVN) – An Illinois man shared his remarkable recovery after he was cut by his own chainsaw. Jason Eckenrod said the chainsaw came back at him and cut the left side of his throat.According to the nurses, it cut through the exterior and interior jugular, cutting a muscle and just barely missing a carotid artery.“Actually I was kinda angry with myself for what happened. Like, I can’t believe I’m gonna check out this way,” said Eckenrod, who owns Arborway Tree Care near Decatur, Illinois.He was up in the boom truck last week when he was cut and proceeded to take his shirt off and tie it around his neck in an effort to stop the bleeding.As he got down to the ground and the paramedics were called, his friend and business partner Brad took him and pressed a towel on his neck.“When I go to sleep at night and I wake up, I see that saw coming at me and it gets my heart pumping pretty good again and then it’s hard to fall asleep again a...

An Arizona man was mauled to death by a black bear in a rare, unprovoked attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

(CNN) — An Arizona man was fatally mauled by a black bear that attacked him unprovoked while he was having his morning coffee on Friday.Steven Jackson, 66, died during the attack and the bear was killed by a neighbor who was trying to save his life, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.“From multiple witness accounts and preliminary investigation of the scene, Mr. Jackson had been sitting having coffee at a table on his property where he was building a home,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post, adding it was a remote, heavily wooded area.“It appears that a male black bear attacked Mr. Jackson, taking him unaware, and dragged him approximately 75 feet down an embankment.”Neighbors heard Jackson screaming and tried to help “through shouts and car horns” but the bear did not release him until a neighbor shot him with his rifle, the sheriff’s office said.“Unfortunately, by that time Mr. Jackson has succumbed to his horrible injuries,” they added.“It ...

Police: Loaded firearm found at traffic stop following foot chase in Dorchester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

Two men were arrested in Dorchester following a chase from police and a search that revealed a loaded firearm early Saturday morning, Boston police said.18-year-old Jagher Hawkins of Brockton was arrested after running from police and charged with possession of a firearm, ammunition and resisting arrest. The driver of the vehicle was Alexander Belony, 19, of Holbrook, who was arrested and charged with driving to endanger and failure to stop for a police officer.Around 1:40 a.m. Saturday morning, Officers saw a car turn off its headlights and accelerate through a red light at Walk Hill Street. The car continued driving despite being signaled to stop with sirens, including swerving around traffic at another red light at Blue Hill Avenue. Police stopped the vehicle after the car “blew out the front side tire,” officials said. Hawkins continued on foot but was quickly apprehended. Both suspects are set to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Bill Madden: Subway Series showed just how flawed the Mets and Yankees are this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

It is a sorry commentary but true: The one undeniable takeaway from the Subway Series was that New York baseball is a potential train wreck. Both the Yankees and Mets showed themselves to be prime examples of mediocrity, with major holes. Their one saving grace is that mediocrity abounds in baseball this season, and that might still allow one or both of them to eventually creep into the postseason.In the Yankees’ case, never was it more obvious they’re a one-man team. With Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with his toe injury, there’s no one in the Yankee lineup that scares anyone, and no one has stepped up to provide even a semblance of his missing offensive thunder. As of Saturday, the Yankees were 9-12 in games Judge didn’t play and they’ve pretty much been playing an outfield of retreads in his absence.Giancarlo Stanton, streaky as usual, has yet to get it going this year, slashing .221/.280/.477 going into the weekend. DJ LeMahieu has become a she...

San Diego business among most reviewed LGBTQ-owned bakeries in US: Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego bakery with small-batch croissants and wild sourdough has pastry lovers raving online. Tucked away in a loft above a photo studio in East Village, IZOLA prides itself on bringing its customers "the rarest of pastries:" the kind that come right out of a hot oven. This bakers delight has been recognized by many, which is proven in the abundance of reviews the establishment has received on Yelp. First same-sex couple to marry in California post-Prop 8 renews wedding vows In fact, IZOLA was recently highlighted by the well-known crowd-sourced reviews company as one of the most reviewed LGBTQ-owned bakeries in the country.In celebration of Pride Month, Yelp commented, "it’s important to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community in all aspects of our lives." In this case, it's where pastry and desert lovers go to satisfy their sweet tooth.Yelp compiled a list its top 25 most-reviewed LGBTQ-owned bakeries, with this San Diego business landing itself in second pla...

4 women, 1 girl killed in Minneapolis crash after they were hit by a driver who was evading police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five people were killed when a driver ran a red light while fleeing Minneapolis police, authorities say. The pursuit started around 10 p.m. Friday when an officer spotted the driver speeding on Interstate 35, Minneapolis police said in a statement. The the driver exited the highway before crashing into another vehicle with four women and a girl inside, police said. All five were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the fleeing motorist then ran from the crash scene. Officers searched the area before taking a suspect into custody. He was taken to a hospital to be evaluated. Police haven’t released his name or the names of the victims. A homicide team is investigating. The Associated Press

Pakistani officials say bus accident in Salt mountain range kills 12, injures 8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:24 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A bus traveling on a highway in Pakistan’s Punjab province overturned after its breaks failed Saturday killing at least 12 people and leaving eight others injured, police and health officials said.Saqib Waheed, spokesman for the federal Motorway Police, said the bus was traveling from the capital Islamabad to the eastern city of Lahore when its breaks failed about 135 kilometers (85 miles) from the capital on a sharp turn in the Salt mountain range.According to Kalar Kahar Town Hospital official Amjad Hussain, seven bus passengers died in the hospital. Five of the 12 dead, including women and children, died at the scene of the accident and eight injured passengers were still being treated.Traffic accidents are common in Pakistan, where safety standards are largely compromised and traffic rules regularly violated and rarely enforced. The Associated Press