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Fabiola Santiago: Trump calls his foes ‘vermin’ and evokes another tyrant: To Fidel Castro, we were worms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

MIAMI — Two days after his vulgar Hialeah, Florida, rally, an equally pumped ex-President Donald Trump railed against his political opponents in New Hampshire on Veterans Day.He called his political opponents on the left “vermin,” a word that echoed fascist Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany for millions of Americans, especially for World War II veterans, Holocaust survivors and Jewish families under the growing threat of antisemitism.But to me, and many of the 2 million Cuban exiles scattered around the United States, when Trump said his foes “live like vermin within the confines of our country,” he evoked another sinister character: Fidel Castro.I remember all that my family endured in Cuba during the years he was consolidating his regime, not as a running film of memories, but in scenes of intense clarity because they were frightening, alienating and cruel.If there’s anything that stands out in my childhood in Cuba, it’s being labeled a gusana ...

Hundreds of Massachusetts hospital patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis while undergoing endoscopy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

Hundreds of Massachusetts hospital patients are on high alert after officials said they may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV during a medical imaging procedure.Salem Hospital officials revealed on Wednesday that roughly 450 patients receiving an endoscopy between June 2021 and April 2023 were potentially exposed during the administration of IV medications “in a manner not consistent with our best practice.”An endoscopy is a medical imaging procedure in which doctors use a tube to look at internal organs.A statement from the hospital highlighting the development on Wednesday did not provide details on how the exposure may have occurred and how it was corrected. Officials remained mum about specifics on Thursday.After becoming aware of the issue earlier this year, officials said they fixed the practice and notified its quality and infection control teams.“Salem Hospital has notified all potentially impacted patients, set up a clinician-staffed hotline to answer qu...

Tommies hoping to extend 30-game win streak at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, longest in college football

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

The St. Thomas Tommies last lost a football game at O’Shaughnessy Stadium on December 3, 2016. Their 30-game home winning streak is currently the longest in college football.To add perspective to how long it has been since that last loss, members of this year’s recruiting class were in fifth grade when the Tommies fell to Wisconsin-Oshkosh 34-32 in the Division III playoffs.The Tommies (7-3 overall, 6-1 Pioneer Football League) will honor 21 seniors on Saturday prior to their season finale against Valparaiso (3-7, 2-5) at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, 16 of whom will be playing their final game in a St. Thomas uniform. A victory will ensure that that will have played their entire collegiate career without losing at home.Through it all, St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso said there has been no emphasis on winning at home over the years, something he regarded as “noise” that only interferes with preparing for the next opponent.“If we do our job, then it will take care of itself,” Caruso said. “We...

Merged Hiway, Spire credit unions choose new name: Blaze Credit Union

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

Two of Minnesota’s largest credit unions, Hiway Credit Union and Spire Credit Union, which announced a merger in August, said Friday that the combined entity will be called Blaze Credit Union, and will launch on Jan. 1.The boards and management teams of both credit unions will be combined. President/CEO of the Falcon Heights-based Spire, Dan Stolz, will become CEO, and CEO of the St. Paul-based Hiway, Dave Boden, will become president. Hiway members approved the merger in September.The new entity will be based both in St. Paul and Falcon Heights.Blaze Credit Union will be the fourth largest credit union in Minnesota, with assets of nearly $4 billion, according to a news release, serving about 250,000 members, and employing more than 600 people. All employees will be retained, and all 26 existing branch locations will remain open.Related ArticlesBusiness | From Bach to Qeej: St. Paul awards $1.3 million in Cultural STAR grants to 66 nonprofits Business | ...

Trudy Rubin: Documentary sheds light on Putin’s mass murder in Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

Every U.S. legislator who currently opposes continuing aid to Ukraine should be forced to watch “20 Days in Mariupol,” a PBS “Frontline” documentary.Any American confused about why such aid is crucial for America’s security should watch it, too.The film is directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press video journalist Mstyslav Chernov; he and an AP colleague were the last two Western journalists left in Mariupol after Russia invaded that port city in February 2022. They barely escaped after 20 days of filming Russia’s pulverization of the city, including direct bomb hits on hospitals.The Putin threatAs Americans fixate on video of Hamas’ butchery of more than 1,000 Israeli civilians and horrific scenes of Gazans dying from Israeli reprisals, it is easy to forget about Ukraine. But this harrowing film makes clear why Russian President Vladimir Putin is far more threatening to global security than Hamas.Directly responsible for slaughter...

Advocates list demands at vigil for victims of traffic violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Advocates and local leaders gathered Friday to remember the victims of traffic violence. It happened ahead of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which is typically commemorated on the third Sunday of November. The names of 19 victims from the last 10 years were read at the vigil Friday. Among them was Roger Sawyer. His mother Patricia Sawyer attended the vigil in his honor and said he was riding his bike over Washington Extension, near Crossgates, when he was hit by an unlicensed driver at 5:00 A.M. on his way into work. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “No parent should have to bury their child before them,” said Sawyer. She said it’s frustrating but you learn how to live without them. “Well it did make a difference in my family because I had four sons and he is the missing link. It is a big difference. He was a good boy. He had a lot going for him.”Ed Brennan is the president of the Alba...

Katt Williams to perform at MVP Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The MVP Arena in Albany announced they will be hosting a performance by comedian and actor Katt Williams. The show is scheduled for February 10, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Best known for his stand-up, Williams has released several comedy specials across his multi-decade career, his latest being 2022's "World War III". Williams has also made numerous comedic appearances in television and film, including "Wild 'n Out", "The Boondocks" and "Friday After Next". The show is a stop on his "The Dark Matter Tour". The performance is set to begin at 8 p.m. Wanda Sykes to perform in Kingston MVP Arena is located at 51 South Pearl Street. You can buy Katt Williams tickets online through the Ticketmaster website when they go on sale to the general public on November 22 at 10 a.m.

Stolen Soulard church bell found and returned to historic parish

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A church bell stolen on Halloween night was discovered on November 15 and returned to its rightful owner, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, in the historic Soulard neighborhood.While the investigation is ongoing, Father Bruce Forman, the parish rector, stated that there is limited information available regarding how the bell was found. Police are actively working to apprehend those responsible, and detailed information about the recovery process is not yet accessible.According to Forman, the incident occurred the night before Halloween when vandals knocked the bell off its stand. Initially, he thought the individuals were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Forman expressed surprise when the thieves returned late on Halloween night to steal the bell. They placed it on a cart, took it out of the front gate, and loaded it onto a trailer behind a truck. The parish's security camera captures images but not video.Forman immediately contacted the St. Louis police and used socia...

Two charged in mid-Missouri deer poaching case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

COLE COUNTY, Mo. - Two people face criminal charges in a mid-Missouri deer poaching case. Officials say they are accused of killing six deer illegally. The Missouri Department of Conservation shared about these charges Friday in an ongoing investigation. Officials revealed several weapons and suspicious items connected with the case. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting Investigators say an MDC agent in Cole County first discovered several poached deer while patrolling Binder Park near Jefferson City. The agent had responded to several calls about poaching concerns. The MDC says several deer had been shot and dumped on the public trails in October. The Cole County Sheriff's Office was also called to investigate the series of incidents, which recently led to the arrests of two suspects. Investigators have not identified the suspects by name, age or gender, but note that they were charged with taking deer from a public roadway, taking deer with artificial light, taking deer from ...

Larkspur shelter-in-place issued during search for escaped Weld County suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:50 GMT

Douglas County law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order Friday afternoon in the Larkspur area of Fox Farm Road and Spruce Mountain Road as they search for a man who escaped police custody at a Greeley hospital.Douglas County SWAT and sheriff’s deputies are searching for Luis Fernando Certa-Regaldo, who escaped custody Wednesday and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to the sheriff’s office.A shelter in place has been issued in the Larkspur area of Fox Farm Road and Spruce Mountain Road. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Douglas County Regional SWAT team are actively searching for Luis Fernando Certa-Regaldo, who is wanted for escaping from Weld… pic.twitter.com/0IWOFPzCSm— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) November 17, 2023Certa-Regaldo is described as 27 years old and white with black hair, a short beard and brown eyes. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds, according to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. He has a tattoo on his right arm....