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Leaked documents reveal depth of U.S. spy efforts and Russia’s military struggles

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

WASHINGTON — A trove of leaked Pentagon documents reveals how deeply Russia’s security and intelligence services have been penetrated by the United States, demonstrating Washington’s ability to warn Ukraine about planned strikes and providing an assessment of the strength of Moscow’s war machine.The documents paint a portrait of a depleted Russian military that is struggling in its war in Ukraine and of a military apparatus that is deeply compromised. They contain daily real-time warnings to U.S. intelligence agencies on the timing of Moscow’s strikes and even its specific targets. Such intelligence has allowed the United States to pass on to Ukraine crucial information on how to defend itself.The documents lay bare the American assessment of a Ukrainian military that is also in dire straits. The documents, from late February and early March but found on social media sites in recent days, outline critical shortages of air defense munitions and discuss gains being made by Russi...

Santa Ana police shoot man during traffic stop

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

At least one Santa Ana Police Department officer opened fire on a man during a traffic stop Friday evening, hospitalizing him with multiple wounds.The shooting began with a traffic stop at 500 S. Rosewood Ave. at 6:41 p.m., police said in a news release.During that traffic stop, two officers approached a vehicle containing two men, one of whom was "armed with a handgun," police said.At least one officer then opened fire at least twice, striking the armed man in the upper and lower torso, said police, who did not provide further information about what unfolded immediately before the gunfire.The man is in stable condition at a local hospital, and police said they found a firearm at the scene."The other occupant and officers were not injured," police said.Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 714-245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Sharks update: Two forwards likely out for season, Quinn on Bordeleau, and finishing a dreadful year at home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

SAN JOSE – Injured forwards Andreas Johnsson and Alexander Barabanov will likely not play again this season, Sharks coach David Quinn said Saturday morning before his team played the Edmonton Oilers in its final home game of the season.Johnsson hasn’t played since March 20 when he blocked a shot by defenseman Darnell Nurse in the second period of the Sharks’ road game against the Oilers. Barabanov’s last game was March 25 against the Calgary Flames.Winger Oskar Lindblom was initially considered day-to-say after he was injured in the Sharks’ game with the Vegas Golden Knights on March 30, but will miss his fourth straight game Saturday. Quinn said the Sharks will know more about Lindblom’s potential availability for the team’s upcoming road trip after he completes an off-ice workout Saturday.The Sharks close out the regular season next week with road games in Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton.Barabanov, in the first year of a two-year, $5 million contract, has 47 points in 68 games thi...

Two separate illegal sideshows reported in East Bay

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

(KRON) – Two separate illegal sideshows occurred in the Cities of Oakland and Richmond early Saturday morning, according to police. In Richmond, around 200 vehicles were reportedly involved in illegal sideshow activity at around 2 a.m. The sideshow traveled through several areas of the city before cars began to leave the scene, police said. ‘Save Women’s Sports’ advocate Riley Gaines says she was attacked after speech at SFSU In Oakland, over 50 cars were reportedly involved in illegal sideshow activity just after 3:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Adeline Street. Oakland police responded to the area to address the activity after receiving reports. There were no reported vehicle collisions, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }B...

Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli named Hobey Baker winner

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the top player in college hockey.The Minnesota-based Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced the award Friday.Fantilli, of Nobleton, Ontario, helped the Wolverines reach the Frozen Four this weekend in Tampa, Florida, where they lost to Quinnipiac in the national semifinals. He is expected to be one of the top picks in the NHL draft in late June.The Canadian played on the Wolverines’ power play, penalty kill, took big faceoffs, and was on the ice in all end-of-game situations. He led the NCAA with 65 points, tying for first in goals with 30 and fifth in assists at 35.The other two finalists for the award were freshman Logan Cooley and sophomore Matthew Knies, both of top-seeded Minnesota.“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Adam Fantilli on his outstanding achievement, and we commend him for his dedication, skill, and passion for the sport,” the Hob...

Twins place RF Max Kepler on IL with sore right knee

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed right fielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with lingering soreness in his right knee.Kepler missed his fourth straight game with what the Twins officially called patellar tendinitis. His status was still being categorized as day to day, and he was scheduled for pregame running to test his knee.With outfielder Joey Gallo also out of the lineup on Saturday because of soreness in his right side, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul and placed Kepler on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.Kepler was hurt while running out an infield single on Monday. He’s 2 for 16 with one walk and one home run this season. Kepler played in 115 games last year, his lowest total in a full season since 2016. He spent time on the injured list with a broken toe and a sprained wrist. After the Twins were ravaged by injuries down the stretch in 2022, they’re already missing three regulars from the lineup wi...

Origen del COVID-19: China arremete contra la OMS tras declaraciones “ofensivas”

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

Las autoridades sanitarias de China defendieron el sábado su investigación sobre el origen del COVID-19 virus y criticaron a la Organización Mundial de la Salud luego de que su líder dijo que Beijing debió haber compartido antes la información genética.Las declaraciones del director general de la OMS fueron “ofensivas e irrespetuosas”, señaló el director del Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades de China, Shen Hongbing. Además, acusó a la agencia de salud de Naciones Unidas de “intentar desprestigiar a China” y apuntó que debería evitar ayudar a otros a “politizar el COVID-19”.El 17 de marzo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus dijo que el material genético recién revelado recopilado en Wuhan, la ciudad del centro de China donde se detectaron los primeros casos a finales de 2019, “debería haberse compartido hace tres años”. Biden aprueba desclasificar documentos relacionados al origen del COVID-19 China desmiente la declaración del FBI sobre ...

Boston ‘Straight Pride Parade’ organizer facing felony charge in Jan 6 Capitol riot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

A lead organizer of Boston’s “Straight Pride Parade” is now facing a felony charge for his alleged participation in the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors announced.Mark Sahady, 48, of Malden, was indicted by a federal grand jury this week for obstruction of an official proceeding, for allegedly disrupting a joint session of the U.S. Congress “convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Columbia said.He had previously been facing lesser charges of entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.The indictment, filed Wednesday, carries the new felony charge, upping his potential prison time, if convicted, from six months to a year for each of the othe...

Hanover girls balance demands of studies, sports

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

There is certainly a mental health aspect to being a student athlete in high school. The fear of failure or just the anxiety of balancing workload in school to effort on the field. Most student athletes are built to give it their all each day looking for maximum results.In Hanover, the students could very well become the teachers, as the girls’ junior sports stars are putting on their own MasterClass in how to take care of business on and off the field, court, and arena.The Hawks have a stuffed roster of 15 juniors, most of them multi-sport athletes as well as captains for their squads, who own a combined 4.47 GPA.What is the phenomenon that makes these girls so special?“This group is so special due to their work ethic in all aspects of their high school experience. Hanover has witnessed many teams with high levels of talent, but the teams were unable to achieve their potential,” said Scott Hutchison, the director of athletics. “This group of student-athletes lead by example — with ...

Bruins notebook: Nick Foligno latest wounded nearing return

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:24 GMT

Nick Foligno is not quite ready to play big boy hockey just yet. But where he is now compared to where he thought he might be after being injured in Calgary on Feb. 28 had the Bruin veteran thrilled after he finished up another on-ice session on Saturday.“I feel great. I think for me, everyone gets exited, myself included, being out there. It was a pretty significant injury that I had,” said Foligno. “It’s a credit to our medical staff, therapist Scott Waugh, that I’m a little further along than we were probably expecting. There’s no real timetable. It’s just a matter of me feeling as good as I need to feel. When that time comes, we’ll know when I’m ready. It’s hard, because you see me out there skating but I’m still working toward feeling as good as I can for the team when I want to come back and step in. That’s all we’re focused on. As much as I’d like to be out there, and dying to be out there, I’ve got to ma...