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Dutch PM resigns over failure to craft migration policy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

By Mike Corder | Associated PressTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his resignation and that of his Cabinet on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences within his four-party coalition about how to rein in migration.The decision by the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament.“It is no secret that the coalition partners have very different views on migration policy,” Rutte told reporters in The Hague. “And today, unfortunately, we have to draw the conclusion that those differences are irreconcilable. That is why I will immediately … offer the resignation of the entire Cabinet to the king in writing.”Opposition lawmakers wasted no time in calling for fresh elections.Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration Party for Freedom, tweeted, “Quick elections now.” Jesse Klaver, leader of the Green Left party also ...

U.S. Women’s Open: Pebble Beach’s 17th hole gets Rose Zhang rolling

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

Fans flocking to Pebble Beach for this weekend’s U.S. Women’s Open should just head to the legendary 17th hole — perhaps to see a legend-in-the-making comeback.That is where Stanford star Rose Zhang already has done her best work.And that is, of course, where other special moments have happened in U.S. Open history, albeit on the men’s side with Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron in 1972 and Tom Watson’s chip-in a decade later.Zhang’s 1-under round Friday thrust her back into contention, but, first, she had to get back on on the right side of the cut line, and that happened at the 17th hole.After enduring an 18-hole stretch without a birdie, Zhang put on sunglasses, walked up to the 17th green, and rolled in a 10-foot birdie. That offset a bogey on the 16h hole, and it gave her momentum for her ensuing 10 holes; she started Friday’s round on the 10th tee.“I was able to hole a really, really good putt on 17, and that shifted my momentum into the (next) nine,” Zhang said. &...

Naked man who tried to snatch officer's gun arrested for sexual battery in Fremont

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police said solicited customers and employees at a local business for sex and tried to snatch an officer's gun last month has been arrested and charged, according to the Fremont Police Department. Officers responded on June 10 at around 3:25 p.m. to reports of a naked man soliciting customers and employees at the business to engage in sexual acts.The man also sexually battered a customer and ordered the same customer to participate a sexual act on him, police said. The man was identified as Lloyd Gant, a 47-year-old unhoused Fremont resident. Man who was found dead in Healdsburg parking lot identified When officers attempted to take him into custody, he did not comply and attempted to take an officer's firearm from its holster, police said. Ultimately, he was taken into custody with no injuries.The case was presented to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on June 13 and Gant was charged with the following:Attempt oral copulation by force or duressInde...

San Jose fatal hit-and-run being investigated, traffic impacted

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

(KRON) -- First responders are on the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash in the area of Story Road and South White Road in San Jose, according to the San Jose Police Department. SJPD units are investigating the crash which involved an female adult pedestrian. Suspect who lit man on fire in Berkeley arrested, charged with attempted murder The woman was injured in the crash and later succumbed to her injuries, police said. Traffic will be impacted, according to San Jose PD.South White Road will be closed in both directions between Story Road and Buckner Drive.This is the 23rd fatal collision and 24th fatal traffic death of 2023, according to police.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Suspect who lit man on fire in Berkeley arrested, charged with attempted murder

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police say doused a victim with gasoline and lit him on fire in an unprovoked attack has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The attack occurred on June 28 on Bonar Street near University Avenue.The victim, a 68-year-old man, was sitting on a bench when the suspect approached him. Without provocation, the suspect doused him in gasoline and lit him on fire, according to police. Pregnant woman, 20, killed in Antioch crash identified There were multiple witnesses present when the attack occurred. The suspect fled the scene and a community member used water to put the fire out. Another witness pulled over to render aid, likely saving the victim's life, according to police.The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with extensive burn-injuries.Berkeley PD patrol officers found surveillance footage and physical evidence left behind by the suspect. The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Berkeley resident Bra...

US defender Antonee Robinson extends stay at Fulham to 2028

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

LONDON (AP) — United States left back Antonee Robinson signed a new deal with Fulham on Friday to extend his time at the English Premier League club to 2028.Robinson joined Fulham in 2020 from Wigan Athletic, and has made more than 100 appearances.He helped the London club to 10th in the league last season.“He’s a tenacious defender and a remarkable athlete, with great pace that serves us well up and down the pitch, through his hard work in defense and the great service he provides to our attack,” club general manager Tony Khan said.Robinson played all but one minute for the U.S. at the World Cup last year in Qatar, and has 33 caps.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

An Afghan man who spent years helping US forces in Afghanistan is shot and killed in Washington

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — At 31 years old, Nasrat Ahmad Yar had spent most of his adult life working with the U.S. military in Afghanistan before escaping to America in search of a better life for his wife and four children.He found work as a ride-share driver and even managed to send money back to Afghanistan to help family and friends. He liked to play volleyball with friends in the Washington suburb where many Afghans who fled their country now live. At 6 feet 5 inches, he had a powerful serve.On Monday night, worried about making rent, he went out driving and was shot and killed in Washington. No suspects have been arrested, but surveillance video captured the sound of a single gunshot and four boys or young men were seen running away. Police have offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.“He was so generous. He was so nice. He was always trying to help the people,” said Rahim Amini, a fellow Afghan immigrant and longtime friend. He said Ahmad Yar always reminded him...

Georgia Tech’s Chris Eubanks hated playing tennis on grass. Now he is in Wimbledon’s third round

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A month ago, Chris Eubanks began the grass-court portion of the season that leads into Wimbledon at a lower-level ATP Challenger Tour event in Surbiton, England. The 27-year-old American walked away with about $2,500 in prize money after losing in straight sets in the second round to a player ranked outside the Top 100, which only served to reinforce a distaste for the green surface.Searching for answers, Eubanks reached out to International Tennis Hall of Famer Kim Clijsters, a four-time Grand Slam champion he befriended while playing World TeamTennis.“I was just kind of frustrated,” he recounted. “I sent her a text, and I was like, ‘Grass is the stupidest surface to play tennis on. Why are we playing tennis — a sport in which we need the ball to bounce — on a very inconsistent surface?’ And you can’t move on it.”Well, just look at Eubanks now: He eliminated No. 12 seed Cam Norrie of Britain 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) in 2 1/2 hours on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon...

Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women’s World Cup warmup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

FÜRTH, Germany (AP) — Zambia captain Barbra Banda scored in the 12th minute of injury time to negate Alexandra Popp’s equalizer two minutes before and deal Germany a 3-2 defeat in their last game before the Women’s World Cup.Popp, the Germany captain, thought she salvaged at least a draw on Friday when she scored in the 110th minute, the second of two injury time goals for the home team.But Banda made the most of a poor throw-in from Klara Bühl when she raced clear and let fly with a chip over Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms from about 20 meters for the winner.It was the outstanding Banda’s second goal, the first set up by Racheal Kundananji in the 48th minute after a German player lost possession. Kundananji capitalized on another mistake to score Zambia’s second in the 54th.The win over the two-time champion will boost Zambia’s confidence ahead of its World Cup debut. Bruce Mwape’s team plays Costa Rica, Japan and Spain in Group C.While Germany was dominant for much of the game, t...

Taylor Swift to Denver public transit's rescue

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Taylor Swift could unintentionally accomplish in a weekend what years of public messaging has been unable to do - spike the now-free RTD rides, if only for a few nights. Swift is playing July 14 and 15 at Denver's Empower Field as part of her worldwide Eras Tour. The weekend promises not only a hefty boost to Denver hotels, bars and restaurants but likely some of the best public transit ridership numbers since the COVID pandemic began. Taylor Swift announces Denver stop on highly anticipated tour RTD has already posted an advisory expecting a larger than usual RTD turnout for the nights, plotting the best nearby stops for both bus and rail lines. Media reports from a handful of major cities have documented public transportation numbers spiking during Swift's shows. Atlanta’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) saw triple its normal ridership at stations near Swift’s concert venue. Philadelphia SEPTA transit system added late-night trains in its r...