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Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.The marches reflected growing disquiet about the mounting civilian casualty toll and suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. Protesters, particularly in countries with large Muslim populations, including the U.S., U.K. and France, expressed disillusionment with their governments for supporting Israel while its bombardments of hospitals and residential areas in the Gaza strip intensify.The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 9,448, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In Israel, more than 1,400 people have been killed, most of them in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the war.In the U.S., thousands converged on the nation’s capital to protest the Biden administration’s support of Israel and its continued military campaign in Gaza. “From the river to the sea, Palestine wi...

Cambridge native takes inclusive collection to NY fashion week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

A local designer made waves at New York Fashion Week this year with her adaptive swimwear line.Girls Chronically Rock is a brand that focuses on making clothing for people of all abilities.Keisha Greaves says she founded the brand after she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Adaptive wear, she said, can be a gamechanger for people living with disabilities. The line she showed in New York was an adaptive swimwear with hooks that make it easy for people who do aquatic therapy sessions.Greaves said she would love to bring a Fashion Week to Cambridge.

‘Field of Honor’ on display in Stoneham ahead of Veterans Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

Stoneham has established its Veterans Day Field of Honor for the fourth year, a tribute that organizers say keeps growing. “Stoneham is unique in that we celebrate veterans week, not just Veterans Day,” said state Rep. Michael Day, who was on hand for a ceremony at the Field of Honor on Saturday. The salute to servicemembers features flags and the names of veterans.State Sen. Jason Lewis was also at the ceremony, and said world events have added extra meaning to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.“Conflicts in the Middle East Ukraine and elsewhere may seem distant but they affect many of our neighbors none more so than our military service members and their families who may receive orders to deploy at any time,” he said. “The men and women honored by each of these flags made the choice to serve others sometimes at great risk to themselves.”‘Anyone who would like to tour the display is invited to walk through it, it’s open 24...

A bit nicer Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

After a cloudy, but dry day Saturday, another dry day is expected on Sunday but with a little more sunshine. Temperatures should range from the upper 50s to low 60s with a light breeze out of the north. If you’re headed to the Pats game, expect typical fall football weather with clouds at times and temps in the 50s. Raking leaves Sunday? Weather conditions should cooperate, however they turn less favorable as we head into the work week…

Police: Hunter accidentally shoots hunting partner with arrow in Blandford

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

A hunter was hospitalized Saturday after being shot with an arrow by their hunting partner in Blandford, officials said.Troopers responded to a call from a hunter around 3 p.m. who said he accidentally shot his hunting partner with an arrow in the woods off Russell Stage Road in Blanford, according to a state police spokesman. State police were assisted by the Russell police and fire departments and Environmental Police. The hunters were located north of the 32.4 mile marker on the Mass. Pike around 4 p.m. and by 5 p.m. the injured person was out of the woods and transported to a nearby hospital.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Bishop Feehan passes first test with 3-0 field hockey shutout of Brookline

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

ATTLEBORO – The Bishop Feehan field hockey team knows a little too well about the dangers of the first couple rounds in the Div. 1 state tournament, losing its second-round matchup last year via upset.With or without a crack at redemption in mind Saturday afternoon, though, the eighth-seeded Shamrocks (12-5-1) will get it by securing a resilient 3-0 win over No. 25 Brookline in first-round action.Ava Meehan and Jordi Higgins assisted each other on their respective goals in the win, capping a relentless attack that was put to the test by a stingy Warriors (9-8-2) defense. Bridgette McGinnis’ tally was the only goal Bishop Feehan finished on 15 offensive corners, while its own defense didn’t allow a shot on goal.The Shamrocks’ prize is a rematch with the No. 9 King Philip team that ousted it in last year’s second round. They play Tuesday at 5 p.m.“That first game, you never know,” said Bishop Feehan head coach Betsy D’Ambrosia. “All the pairings, you just don’t know what you’re going ...

Frank Mooney Invitational: Holliston’s Carmen Luisi holds off tough challenge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

WRENTHAM — With the division championships just a week away, Holliston’s Carmen Luisi is running better than ever and should be a heavy favorite to defend her Div. 2 All-State title.The competition will be tough, but taking on the best harriers in the state is nothing new to Luisi, whose legend grows with every win.It was more of the same for the elusive harrier yesterday in the junior/senior small school race at the Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational.Racing in dry, cool conditions, Luisi was 15 yards up on teammate Maggie Kuchman and Whitinsville Christian freshman Emily Flagg through a 5:33 opening mile. Luisi, who edged out Kuchman at the Twilight Invitational, never faltered as she cruised over the 5K Wrentham Developmental Center course for the win in 18 minutes, six seconds. Kuchman was a second back in 18:07 and Flagg was right on her tail at 18:08.7.Luisi, who will attend Syracuse University, was not surprised the two harrier talents were dogging her over the rolling co...

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — John Paddock relieved the injured Luke Altmyer and went 3 for 3 for 85 yards to lift Illinois from a huge hole and deliver the go-ahead 46-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams with 50 seconds left for a 27-26 victory over stunned Minnesota on Saturday.Altmyer passed for 212 yards and a career-high three touchdowns for the Illini (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten), who had two of their three turnovers in the fourth quarter. They almost committed a fourth when Danny Striggow's second sack of the game knocked the ball loose and forced Altmyer out of the game. Left tackle Julian Pearl scrambled to recover it.Facing fourth-and-11 from their 15-yard line with 1:24 left, Paddock — a graduate transfer from Ball State — came in cold with the drive of his life that knocked the Gophers (5-4, 3-3) out of their tie for first place in the diluted Big Ten West Division. Iowa took sole possession with the losses by Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin.Paddock hit Williams for 22 yards to keep the...

Group commits 6 armed robberies, carjacking on South Side Friday evening

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

CHICAGO — A half dozen armed robberies took place across three South Side neighborhoods Friday evening, including one that ended in a victim's car being stolen, according to a community alert sent out by the Chicago Police Department Saturday.Police said the robberies happened in the Armour Square, Near South Side and Bridgeport neighborhoods. In each incident, four males approached a victim or victims, pulled out black handguns and demanded victims' property. In one of the incidents, the victim's vehicle was taken. After stealing victims' property, the group then fled in a previously reported stolen vehicle.Incident Times and Locations200 block of West 31st Street on Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:33 p.m. 2000 block of South Calumet Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. 2000 block of South Wabash Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.  3700 block of South Lituanica Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:18 p.m. 400 block of West 28th Place on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:22 p.m.  2200 b...

Stevens nails 53-yard field goal in closing seconds as Iowa beats Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Stevens nailed a tiebreaking 53-yard field goal in the closing seconds, and Iowa beat Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley Field on Saturday.Anyone who predicted a baseball score with two teams not known for moving the ball meeting at the iconic ballpark weren’t that far off.Tied for the Big Ten West lead and last in the nation in total offense, Iowa (7-2, 4-2) answered after Northwestern (4-5, 2-4) drove for a tying touchdown with just under two minutes remaining.The Hawkeyes, aided by a 23-yard pass from Deacon Hill to Kaleb Brown, drove from the 28 to the Northwestern 35. After missing a 53-yarder off the upright in the first quarter, Stevens nailed one on fourth-and-7 to make it 10-7 with 14 seconds remaining, delighting the large contingent of fans wearing black and gold.Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) grabbed a 7-0 lead after Anterio Thompson blocked Hunter Renner’s punt early in the third quarter. The Hawkeyes took over at the Northwestern 25. Drew Hill rolled to his righ...