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Islamabad court grants former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail, reprieve from arrest in graft case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A high court in Islamabad on Friday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan protection from arrest in a graft case and ordered him freed on bail. The ruling came as the government and legions of Khan’s supporters were on edge after days of violent confrontations sparked by the arrest of the former prime minister earlier this week. The government has vowed it will find a way to take Khan back into custody, a move that would likely cause a resurgence of riots and mob attacks.Friday’s ruling by the Islamabad High Court gave Khan protection from arrest on one of several corruption cases against him for a period of two weeks, a form of interim bail that usually is renewed in the Pakistan judicial system. Khan, however, remained in the court after the decision as his lawyers petitioned the judges for similar protection in a number of other corruption charges, trying to close off a legal avenue for the government to arrest him again. Khan’s chief lawyer, Babar...

ANÁLISIS | El jefe del grupo Wagner intensifica su rabieta en línea mientras la batalla de Bakhmut continúa. ¿Qué significa?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

(CNN) — ¿Qué está comiendo Yevgeny Prigozhin?En los últimos días, el jefe de la empresa militar privada rusa conocido como el grupo Wagner parece haber entrado en crisis en las redes sociales, inundando su canal de Telegram y otras cuentas con declaraciones cada vez más escandalosas y provocativas.Entre otras cosas, Prigozhin reveló un revés en el campo de batalla aparentemente humillante para Rusia, fulminando esta semana que una brigada rusa había “huido” alrededor de la ciudad oriental de Bakhmut, amenazando a sus tropas con el cerco de las fuerzas ucranianas.“La situación en los flancos occidentales se está desarrollando de acuerdo con el peor de los escenarios previstos”, se quejó Prigozhin en un mensaje de audio publicado este jueves. “Esos territorios que fueron liberados con la sangre y la vida de nuestros camaradas… hoy son abandonados casi sin lucha por quienes se supone que deben sostener nuestros flancos”.A principios de esta semana, Prigozhin estropeó las celebrac...

Imran Khan recibe la libertad bajo fianza por tribunar superior de Islamabad

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

(CNN) — El Tribunal Superior de Islamabad concedió la libertad bajo fianza al ex primer ministro Imran Khan, días después de que su dramática detención por cargos de corrupción desatara una mortífera oleada de ira contra los militares del país.Un juez del Tribunal Superior de la capital ordenó el viernes la puesta en libertad temporal de Khan durante dos semanas.“Estoy seguro al 100% de que volverán a detenerme. La NAB me ha permitido hablar con mi esposa, también hay órdenes de detención contra ella”, declaró Khan a la CNN a la salida del tribunal antes de la vista.Detienen al ex primer ministro de Pakistán, Imran KhanEsto se produce un día después de que el Tribunal Supremo de Pakistán dictaminara que la detención de Khan el martes por parte de la Oficina Nacional de Rendición de Cuentas (NAB, por sus siglas en inglés) era ilegal.El partido de Khan había presentado una petición para impugnar las acusaciones de adquisición ilegal de tierras formuladas contra él po...

Dinosaur goes paddle boarding in flood waters

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Nearly three inches of rain fell in Denver on Thursday, breaking a daily record set in 2011. The heavy rain was widespread across the metro area, causing flooding on some roadways.While the flooding impacted traffic for some commuters, others took advantage of the high water. Road closures in Thornton due to flooding Dinosaur caught on camera paddle boarding in floodingA person dressed in a dinosaur costume was caught on camera in Green Valley Ranch at a park paddle boarding through the high water.In the video, the person in the dinosaur costume can be seen paddling through the water as if they were on a lake. Denver Weather: Morning rain, weekend showers The Pinpoint Weather team said the rain will continue until around noon on Friday. There will be more rain chances throughout the weekend.Stay alert with Pinpoint WeatherBookmark these tools to help you stay informed of the weather changes as new data comes in from the Pinpoint Weather team.Colorado weather rad...

Driver in custody after crashing into power box

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A driver was taken into custody after police said they struck a utility box with their truck early on Friday morning.The crash was reported by the Wheat Ridge Police Department at around 2:21 a.m. Friday. Police said the driver hit a large utility box, knocking out power near 38th Avenue and Youngfield Street. Road closures in Thornton due to flooding Photos from WRPD showed the power box was off of its foundation on the side of the road.According to an Xcel Energy outage map, power was out for five customers at 1:47 a.m., and the estimated time for restoration was 8:45 a.m.The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, according to WRPD.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responds to gas leak in Northwest Miami-Dade

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of a reported gas leak at an apartment building located at 305 N.W. 72nd Ave. in Northwest Miami-Dade.According to a statement from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. Friday and was first reported as a gas smell. Responders later confirmed the gas leak after they arrived. As a precautionary measure, the building was evacuated. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries at this time.The cause of the reported gas smell is currently unknown and emergency responders are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.Residents in the area are urged to avoid the immediate vicinity of the area as 72nd Street is closed off while the situation is being handled.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Minnesota man invents beer-powered motorcycle

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WSVN) — Ky Michaelson’s beer-powered motorcycle is getting around Minnesota. Michaelson, also known as “The Rocketman,” is known for his out-of-the-box thinking and unorthodox creations. But his latest invention may be his most unique yet — a beer-powered motorcycle.Instead of a traditional gas engine, Michaelson’s motorcycle is powered by a 14-gallon keg filled with beer, which is heated by a coil inside. Michaelson believes that his bike can reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.“I like to be really creative, do things that other people have never done in the past,” Michaelson said. “Yeah, it could be any kind of liquid. It could be Red Bull. It could be Caribou Coffee,” said Buddy, Michaelson’s son. “It could be anything. But beer. Why not?”While Michaelson hasn’t taken his beer-powered motorcycle out on the road just yet, he has already won a few local car shows with his in...

Elon Musk says he’s found a new CEO for Twitter

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

(CNN) — Elon Musk on Thursday said he’s found a new CEO to take over Twitter, months after he first promised to step back from the role.The new CEO will assume the role at Twitter Inc., which recently changed its name to X Corp., in the coming weeks, Musk said. He did not provide a name. However, the Wall Street Journal reported — citing sources — that Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal’s head of advertising, was in talks for the job.“Excited to announce that I’ve a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!” Musk said in a tweet.Musk, who has had a chaotic reign as “Chief Twit” since buying the company in October, said he will become Twitter’s executive chair and chief technology officer, overseeing product, software and system operations.In December, Musk ran a poll on the platform asking users whether he should step back as Twitter’s CEO, which ended with the majority of users voting in the affirmative. Musk sai...

Cancer drugs among top 5 most affected by shortages in the US

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

(CNN) — As the US faces a near-record number of drug shortages, cancer treatments are among the hardest hit.There is an active shortage of about two dozen chemotherapy drugs, the fifth most of any drug category, according to data from the end of March from the University of Utah Drug Information Service.“The fact that we have this many chemo drugs in shortage is really concerning,” said Michael Ganio, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.Unlike some other drugs that also rank among the top five categories for shortages, such as antimicrobials, there aren’t often alternatives for chemotherapy drugs, he said. And the shortages are affecting treatment for a broad range of cancers.“One of the key predictors of how well a patient will respond to treatment is getting a full dose on the right schedule,” Ganio said. “So when we can’t give the drug because we just can’t get ...

Trump appeals verdict finding him liable for sexual assault

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:43 GMT

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a jury’s verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.Trump’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, two days after the nine-person jury ordered Trump to pay Carroll $5 million in damages.Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the dressing room of a department store in the 1990s. She sued Trump for battery and defamation.Trump’s appeal was widely expected, as the former president’s attorneys said they planned to contest the verdict shortly after it was delivered.The appeal comes as Carroll is weighing more legal action against the GOP presidential candidate, according to a New York Times report, after he continued to vilify the former advice columnist during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening.During the live event, Trump joked about Carroll’s claims, calling it a “fake” story.“It’s just stupid, it’s just disgusting, vile...