February, 2024

• 28 February

  Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks. Israeli hostages’ families push for release

  RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said Wednesday, the first major delivery in a month to the devastated, isolated area, where the U.N. has warned of worsening starvation among hundreds of thousands of Palestinians amid Israel’s offensive. The increasing alarm over hunger across Gaza has fueled international calls for a …

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• 28 February

  Bill allowing permitless concealed carry in Louisiana heads to the governor’s desk for signature

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday. After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon the Republican’s signature, Louisiana …

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• 28 February

  Cadena de restaurantes Wendy’s pondrá a prueba precios dinámicos a partir del próximo año

  Wendy’s llevará a cabo una prueba en la que los precios de sus productos varíen a lo largo del día basándose en la demanda, una estrategia que ya se afianzó entre las compañías de taxis por aplicación y de boletos para eventos. El director general de Wendy’s, Kirk Tanner, dijo hace unas semanas que la cadena de restaurantes con sede …

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• 28 February

  Olympic medalist JJ Fetter calls for sailing officials’ resignations in lawsuit dispute

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — With American sailors in an Olympic slump, two-time medalist JJ Fetter is calling for the resignations of U.S. Sailing’s CEO, president and any other board member who supports a federal lawsuit against a sailing foundation and three of its principals, including former Olympic team boss Paul Cayard. Fetter’s letter, sent Monday to U.S. Sailing President Richard …

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• 28 February

  Arizona State hosts No. 6 Arizona following Love’s 28-point game

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Arizona Wildcats (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (14-14, 8-9 Pac-12) Tempe, Arizona; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -12; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM …

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• 28 February

  AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s GOP caucuses

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot. The contest is one of the last chances for candidates to shape the race for the GOP nomination before Super Tuesday, when 15 states will hold Republican contests …

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• 28 February

  Sweden charges a man for mapping military installations

  

  STOCKHOLM (AP) — A man who allegedly mapped military installations in Sweden was charged Wednesday with unauthorized possession of secret information. Prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said the 66 year-old man, who was not identified, had been gathering information for “a long time” and said it seemed that he had “a systematic approach” to mapping the installations, adding it appears “almost professional.” …

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• 28 February

  Joe Biden gana la elección primaria presidencial del Partido Demócrata en Michigan

  

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden gana la elección primaria presidencial del Partido Demócrata en Michigan.

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• 28 February

  Texas A&M faces No. 18 South Carolina, aims to halt 4-game skid

  

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. South Carolina Gamecocks (22-5, 10-4 SEC) at Texas A&M Aggies (15-12, 6-8 SEC) College Station, Texas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -5; over/under is 135 …

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• 28 February

  1 person injured when Hawaii tour helicopter crashes on remote Kauai beach

  

  LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — One person was injured when a tour helicopter crashed on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the county fire department said Tuesday. An aircraft operated by Jack Harter Helicopters crashed at Honopu Beach on the Napali Coast, a rugged stretch of Kauai that is only accessible by hiking, kayaking or aerial tour. The …

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