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Man who ran meth trafficking biz out of elder care home faces life in prison after conviction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

(BCN) -- A Vallejo man who ran a methamphetamine trafficking business out of the back of a care home he ran was found guilty of possessing and distributing meth and a weapons charge, U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert announced Friday. After a six-day trial, Henry Benson, 42, was found guilty of conspiracty to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine-laced pillls, four counts of distributing or possessing with intent to sell the pills, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Armed robbery reported in Walnut Creek after prearranged sale goes wrong: police From January 2015 to his arrest in February 2019, Benson produced and sold thousands of meth-laced pills, prosecutors said. He made the pills with a pill press, which compresses powders into tablets. According to prosecutors, Benson created meth pills that looked like traditional Ecstasy pills that were colorful, candy-like tablets in the shape of cartoon characters, well-known company logos like T...

Northwest Bancshares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Northwest Bancshares Inc. (NWBI) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $39.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 31 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share.The holding company for Northwest Savings Bank posted revenue of $182.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $139.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NWBI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NWBISource

Argentine minister’s surprise showing sets up presidential election run-off with right-wing populist

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in the opening round of Argentina’s presidential election, reflecting voters’ wariness about handing the presidency to his chief rival, a right-wing populist who upended national politics and pledged to drastically diminish the state.Massa’s victory over Javier Milei, a chainsaw-wielding economist and freshman lawmaker, came despite the fact that on his watch inflation has surged into triple digits, eating away at the purchasing power of salaries and boosting poverty. Still, he wasn’t punished in Sunday’s voting. With nearly all ballots counted early Monday, Massa had 36.7% of the vote and Milei had 30%, meaning the two will go to a Nov. 19 runoff. Most pre-election polls, which have been notoriously unreliable, had given Milei a slight lead over Massa. Former Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, of the main center-right opposition coalition, got 23.8% to finish third in the...

Marc Guiu, de 17 años, se convierte en el debutante más joven en anotar con el Barcelona

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

(CNN) — El joven Marc Guiu solo tardó 23 segundos en hacer historia con el Barcelona al anotar en su debut en la victoria 1-0 del equipo ante el Athletic de Bilbao.Guiu saltó al terreno de juego en el segundo tiempo y, tras recibir un pase de João Félix, batió a Unai Simón con un disparo cruzado.Con 17 años y 291 días, se convirtió en el jugador más joven en anotar un gol en su debut con el Barcelona.“No puedo respirar. Estoy disfrutando del momento, sigo volando”, declaró Guiu tras el partido. “Llevo toda la temporada trabajando duro para aprovechar las ocasiones que se presenten. Cuando vi que el portero salía de su línea, decidí disparar”, añadió.Simón había estado excelente con el Bilbao hasta ese momento, manteniendo el empate con varias paradas de mérito.Al principio del primer tiempo, impidió el gol de Fermín López con los pies, y a mediados de la segunda parte realizó una doble atajada soberbia cuando Félix y López buscaban el primer gol del par...

Rectangular pies inspire this weeknight salami-mozzarella pizza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

Store-bought dough brings homemade pizza into the realm of easy weeknight cooking. To simplify prep even further, we took a cue from rectangular focaccia-like Sicilian pizza and Roman pizza al taglio.This recipe from our book “Tuesday Nights Mediterranean,” which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, is for a sheet-pan pizza that doesn’t require dividing and shaping the dough and can be baked in a single batch without a pizza stone.We simply stretch the dough toward the edges of the pan, then top it with crushed tomatoes, cheese, salami and fresh sage. To prevent sticking, oil the baking sheet first with cooking spray, then with olive oil. The oil may seem like an excessive amount, but it adds flavor to the bottom crust and helps it crisp.Though you’re not tossing the dough like a pro, it still pays to get your hands a bit dirty to improve the flavor of the toppings. Tearing the mozzarella into irregular shapes and crushing the canned tomatoes by hand produces bits of d...

Police respond to waterfront crisis involving naked man in Miami

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

A situation unfolded in Miami when authorities rushed to assist a distressed naked man in the water near a sea wall on Brickell Key.On Monday morning, marine units surrounded the man, along with police officers, who were also seen on the sea wall as they attempted to aid in the situation. According to 7SkyForce’s Ralph Rayburn, the man was having issues before he jumped into the ocean. He reportedly was approached by law enforcement when he fled the scene with a knife. After he jumped into the water, he momentarily swam around the east side of Brickell Key for about 10 minutes until marine units arrived. Authorities managed to move him towards the sea wall. Video footage showed a police officer on a boat talking to the man as he held out a life preserver for him to hang onto. Officials are trying to get the man to comply and get him some help. Around 10:30 a.m., marine units were able to get the man onto one of their boats, where he was apparently naked. The man was feet away ...

Warm & Dry to start the work week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

Another warm and dry day ahead to start the work week in South Florida thanks to high pressure located over the mid-Atlantic states. Throughout the day this distant area of high pressure will help winds gradually increase along the coast. Therefore, a quick-moving shower possible on the breeze starting Tuesday as we tap into some low-level moisture from the Atlantic. For the middle part of the week, our main weather story will be the big breeze. Winds are set to go from breezy to windy due to a larger pressure difference taking place between high pressure and Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic. This will funnel in strong winds along the coastline driving in a few passing showers and creating choppy to rough seas. King tides also return this week and with a strong onshore flow, nuisance street flooding risk will be higher around the problem spots during times of high tide. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

NYT admits error in Gaza hospital report

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

The New York Times walked back its initial coverage on the explosion that killed hundreds of Palestinians at a Gaza Strip hospital last week, saying in an editors’ note that the newspaper “relied too heavily on claims” made by the Hamas militant group.Soon after a huge blast rocked the al-Ahli Hospital on Tuesday, finger-pointing over its source began.Hamas, which has been battling Israel since its Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israeli soil, called the blast a “horrific massacre” and blamed the Israeli government. Israel, however, blamed the Islamic Jihad, a smaller, more radical group that often works with Hamas.Several news outlets, including The Times, Reuters and The Associated Press faced criticism for publishing Hamas’ viewpoint prominently in articles and on social media.“The Times’s initial accounts attributed the claim of Israeli responsibility to Palestinian officials, and noted that the Israeli military said it was investigating the blast,” reads the ...

Window washer dies after fall from building in downtown Boston

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

An accident involving a window washer who fell to his death in Downtown Boston is under investigation, according to police.The Boston Police Department said emergency crews were called in Monday morning after a worker washing windows in the area of 100 Summer Street fell during an accident, dying at the scene.According to police, members of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have since been called in as an investigation into the accident gets underway.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

UAW union just ordered 6,800 workers to strike a massive Ram truck facility

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:12 GMT

New York (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union sent 6,800 Stellantis employees to the picket line Monday morning in a surprise, targeted strike at the company’s Ram truck facility.The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant is Stellantis’ “largest plant and biggest moneymaker,” UAW said in a statement Monday. The union said the company, which makes vehicles under the Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler brands, has “the worst proposal on the table” in its negotiations on pay, converting temporary workers to full time and cost-of-living adjustments.“Despite having the highest revenue, … the highest profit margins, and the most cash in reserve, Stellantis lags behind both Ford and General Motors in addressing the demands of their UAW workforce,” the UAW said.This is the second “surprise” targeted strike in two weeks by the UAW. The first was at Ford on October 11.On Friday, Stellantis said, “Negotiations between Stellantis and the UAW continue to be productive, building on the momentum from the...