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United Airlines agrees to give union pilots big pay raises

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay by up to 40% over four years.The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion. It followed more than four years of tumultuous bargaining that included picketing and talk of a strike vote. The deal reflects the leverage enjoyed by labor groups, especially pilots, as airline revenue soars on the strong recovery in travel. The Air Line Pilots Association said the agreement, which is subject to a ratification vote, would put United pilots on par with counterparts at Delta Air Lines, who approved a pay-raising deal earlier this year.The union said the agreement includes substantial increases in pay, retirement benefits and job security. At least on pay, the deal appears far better than one that United pilots rejected last November.Once the deal is approved, pilots will get immediate wage-rate increases of 13.8% to 18.7%, depending on the type of plane they...

Two-alarm fire in Danforth Road and Warden Avenue area sends one to hospital

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

A two-alarm residential fire on Mystic Avenue in the Warden Avenue and Danforth Road area has sent one person to hospital on Saturday afternoon.Police responded to reports of a possible explosion, and crews are in defensive mode dealing with the compromised structure. Toronto Fire Services Investigations Unit has been engaged.FIRE (UPDATE)4:28 p.m.– 1 person transported to hospital with unknown injuries– heavy smoke in the area ROAD CLOSURES– Mystic Ave. closed s/b at Mack Ave. and closed n/b at Milne AveGO#1646772^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 15, 2023An adult male wad taken to a burn centre with serious burns, but is not in life-threatening condition.Mystic Avenue is closed southbound at Mack Avenue, and closed northbound at Milne Avenue.

Fargo police say they don’t yet know the motive for a shooting that killed 1 officer and injured 2

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A gunman opened fire on police and firefighters as they responded to a traffic crash in Fargo, North Dakota, killing one officer and wounding two others, the city’s police chief said Saturday. Chief Chief David Zibolski said the gunman opened fire Friday afternoon for “no known reason at all” but that he was confident investigators will eventually figure out the motive.Zibolski said Saturday that officer Jake Wallin, a military veteran, was killed. Two other officers, Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes, were wounded. A 25-year-old woman was also injured during the shooting, but authorities did not say who shot her. The gunman did not hit any firefighters, Zibolski said, but a firetruck was struck by gunfire.A fourth officer, Zach Robinson, shot and killed the suspect. The gunman was identified as Mohamad Barakat, a 37-year-old Fargo resident. This was a heinous and unthinkable act of aggression against our officers and against our community,” Zibolski said. “That ...

Hikers, others asked to watch for signs of escaped Pennsylvania inmate

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are asking hikers and others to keep an eye out for signs of provisions or campsites that might have been left by a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail earlier this month.Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County jail in the late evening hours of July 6 by climbing on exercise equipment, going through a window and scaling down a rope fashioned from jail bedding, authorities have said. He was being held on $1 million bail and was charged with kidnapping, burglary and other counts. Authorities have said he should be considered armed and dangerous.Lt. Col. George Bivens, the deputy commissioner of Operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, said investigators believe Burham, who taught himself survival skills and had military reserve training, remains in the area, and they have found “small stockpiles or campsites” and believe some are associated with him. “As people hike or otherwise spend time in ...

Former leader of Brooklyn crime-control group pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage girl

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The former leader of a safety patrol in Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community pleaded guilty Friday to charges he sexually abused a teenage girl.The plea allows Jacob Daskal, who led a neighborhood watch group called a shomrim, to avoid a trial in a case that alleged he groomed a 15-year-old girl for sex.As part of the plea agreement, Daskal must register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn. Authorities said Daskal subjected to the girl to sexual acts over a three-month period in 2017. He was arrested in 2018.“The defendant has admitted he abused his power, trust and position in the community by committing deplorable acts against a child in his care,” said U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.Daskal faces a minimum prison sentence of 14 years.Daskal headed the Boro Park Shomrim Society, an Orthodox Jewish crime-patrol group associated with the New York Police Department.The Associated Press

DeSantis would consider Iowa’s Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump’s attack of her ‘out of hand’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate, should he win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and dismissed former President Donald Trump’s recent complaints about her as “totally out of hand.”“Of course,” DeSantis said when asked whether he would consider the second-term Republican. “I mean, she’s one of the top public servants in America.”Trump last week criticized Reynolds, immensely popular among the state’s GOP base, for her seemingly cozy relationship with DeSantis while stating her public neutrality as the lead Republican figure in the state that hosts the lead-off presidential caucuses in less than six months.Reynolds has appeared with other GOP White House prospects, but has moderated conversations with DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis, while also attending Trump’s first campaign event in Iowa last March.DeSantis noted that he and Reynolds banter over their similar records, an...

APD searching for suspect in north Austin aggravated assault

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in north Austin, police said in a news release Friday.At approximately 8 a.m., May 5, officers responded to the 9300 block of Northgate Boulevard for the assault, the release said. According to police, the male victim, who was not identified by police Friday, was standing in a parking lot waiting for a ride to work, when another man approached him. Then, police said there was a verbal exchange between the two men when the suspect pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at the victim.Police said the suspect was possibly scared away by a passing vehicle, and he walked away headed southbound, crossing West Rundberg Lane.Detectives believe the suspect lives in the 9300 block of Northgate Boulevard, according to police.The suspect is described as:HispanicMale30 to 40 years of ageHe was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark pants, dark socks, light-colored...

Austinites share opinions, concerns about new Barton Springs Bridge

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin is one step closer to making major improvements to the Barton Springs Bridge. The bridge has been standing over Barton Creek for nearly 100 years, and though it is still safe, it ranked on a list of the top five bridges in Austin in most need of repair or replacement in 2018. The city also recognizes mobility concerns for vehicles, bikers and pedestrians with the current structure.  PREVIOUS: Barton Springs Bridge in need of major rehabilitation, here is what is coming next In November 2020, voters approved over $100 million dollars for Austin infrastructure improvements, which included potential funding to address the bridge. Before the city decides on a design, stakeholders wanted to get input from the community. In June, more than 1,600 Austinites submitted their thoughts on the pilot design as well as desires for the future bridge. Of all the responders, over half of them indicated they were “uncomfortable” traveling over the bridge...

Cardinals rookie Jordan Walker strikes a new passion for bowling

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Jordan Walker is enjoying lots of hits in his rookie baseball season, but lots of strikes in perhaps his next-favorite sport. Walker told media members Friday about his newly-acquired love for the sport of bowling. During the recent All-Star break, Walker went bowling with close friends on three separate occasions. "I really got into bowling," said Walker. "My friend actually really got into bowling in college, so he's been teaching me how to bowl. It was really fun." John Mozeliak reflects on Cardinals’ nightmare season, insists ‘changes have to happen’ Walker said he ended up with a 220 in his highest game this week. "With a little more practice, I'm going to be a pro," he said jokingly.For Walker, bowling is another passion that helped him stay sports-minded while stepping away from baseball for a few days. "I met with some friends from high school," said Walker. "It worked out well because they're on summer vacation and back from college. A lot of them are going in...

Former Cardinal Lane Thomas delivers clutch hit; Nats top St. Louis, 7-5, in extras

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:28:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lane Thomas’ single broke a tie in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.Thomas’ single scored Alex Call to break a 5-5 tie. CJ Abrams scored an insurance run on a double play for the Nationals in the game that was resumed after rain halted play Friday night in the third inning.Kyle Finnegan (4-3) earned the decision with two innings of relief. Hunter Harvey earned his ninth save in 14 opportunities.Jordan Hicks (1-6) took the loss for the Cardinals.The Nationals broke a 1-1 tie with three runs scored without a hit in the fifth inning. A pair of Andre Pallante walks set up the rally and Dominic Smith scored on a fielder’s choice after advancing to third on a Pallante wild pitch. Willson Contreras had two throwing errors, the second of which allowed Luis García to score, and Nolan Arenado’s throwing error — the third St. Louis miscue of the frame — allowed Abrams to score to make ...