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Vandalism at Hindu temple in Newark investigated as potential hate crime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

A Hindu temple in Newark was found vandalized with graffiti on Friday morning, in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime.The defacement of the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple appears to have been a targeted act, according to the Newark Police Department, citing the content of the graffiti. Temple leaders told investigators that the vandalism appeared aimed at intimidating them, police said.“Any acts or threats of violence, property damage, harassment, intimidation, or other crimes motivated by hate or bias are considered very serious and given very high priority,” the police department said in a news release. “Officers are investigating, collecting evidence, and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses in order to establish the chain of events and bring those responsible to justice.”Police were told at 8:35 a.m. Friday of the vandalism at the temple, 36665 Cedar Blvd.Anyone with information about the incident can conta...

Colma police search for woman linked to series of thefts that totaled $15K in stolen merchandise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

(KRON) -- Police are searching for a woman linked to a series of retail thefts that totaled approximately $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise, the Colma Police Department (CPD) announced Friday. She is linked to at least three thefts from an unnamed business on the 100 block of Colma Boulevard.The suspect is described to be a Black woman in her early 40s. She was seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black pants, black slippers and a black beanie. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times Theft 1This theft happened around 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 4, according to CPD. The woman is accused of stealing $5,628.42 worth of merchandise before fleeing in a white Toyota.Theft 2About a month later on Nov. 11, the suspect allegedly stole approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise before escaping in a white Audi. That theft happened around 7:43 p.m., police said.Theft 3The most recent theft happened this Wednesday at around 8:32 p.m. when the suspect stole $8,244 worth of merchandise from the s...

Noah Waterman scores 15 as No. 17 BYU routs Bellarmine 101-59

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Noah Waterman scored 15 points, Trevin Knell had 14 and No. 17 BYU routed Bellarmine 101-59 on Friday night.BYU shot 58% from the field in its third straight victory. Six players scored in double figures for the Cougars (11-1), who had 30 assists on 40 baskets.Spencer Johnson had 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. He also made three of the Cougars’ 16 3-pointers. Garrett Tipton led Bellarmine (4-10) with 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting. Langdon Hatton added 11.The Knights committed 13 turnovers, leading to 28 points for the Cougars.Bellarmine put together a solid start, but quickly faded from there. BYU used a 21-5 run to take a 29-15 lead.Back-to-back baskets by Atiki Ally Atiki capped a 9-2 run that gave BYU a 42-28 halftime lead.BIG PICTUREBellarmine: Turnovers ended up being a huge problem for a second consecutive game. The Knights gave up 18.0 turnovers and 28.0 points off turnovers per contest during their two-game swing through the state of U...

Sengun has 22 points and 15 rebounds to help Rockets rout Luka-less Mavericks 122-96

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 22 points and 15 rebounds and the Houston Rockets took advantage of the absence of injured Dallas stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to rout the Mavericks 122-96 on Friday night.Doncic sat out because of a strained left quad, while Irving was out for a seventh straight game with a right heel contusion. It was the first time they’ve missed the same game this season.Houston snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 14-12. Dallas fell to 16-12 with its third straight loss.“We knew they were missing some players so I started aggressive and finished the game earlier so we could get ready for tomorrow’s game,” Sengun said.The Rockets did most of their damage in the paint, outscoring the Mavericks 66-50. Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and eight rebounds, and Jalen Green added 17 points.“They complement each other well and have good versatility,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said about Sengun and Smith. “They’ve been together for a few years, and you can ...

Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a hefty 16% increase in military spending next year and eased its postwar ban on lethal weapons exports, underscoring a shift away from the country’s self-defense-only principle.The moves came as Japan accelerates the deployment of long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea while Japanese troops increasingly work with allies and take on more offensive roles. In a latest step under a new security strategy that Japan adopted a year ago, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government also allowed the export of weapons and components made in Japan under foreign licenses to the licensing nations. The controversial move is the first major revision of Japan’s arms export ban since an earlier easing in 2014. “In taking the action, we hope to contribute to defend a free and open international order based on the rule of law and to achieve the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region,” Kishida told report...

Kane scores twice, again in shootout as Red Wings end 4-game skid with 7-6 win over Flyers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane had two goals during Detroit’s five-goal first period and also scored during the shootout as the Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night.Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal in the third period after the Red Wings squandered a 5-1 lead and the Flyers briefly pulled ahead 6-5.Daniel Sprong, J.T. Compher and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for Detroit while Alex DeBrincat had three assists, including the 200th of his career. Detroit goaltender James Reimer stopped 37 shots.Philadelphia tied it at 5-5 on Scott Laughton’s goal in the third. Bobby Brink, Sean Couturier, Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway and Owen Tippett also scored for Philadelphia. Carter Hart made 31 saves.OILERS 4, RANGERS 3NEW YORK (AP) — Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Edmonton’s four-goal third period, helping the Oilers beat New York.Zach Hyman and Evander Kane scored 1:08 apart early in the th...

Julien scores 19 as Louisiana downs Rice 84-67

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Kobe Julien had 19 points in Louisiana’s 84-67 win against Rice on Friday night.Julien added five rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (7-5). Blake Butler scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Hosana Kitenge shot 6 of 11 from the field to finish with 12 points.Keanu Dawes finished with 18 points and seven rebounds for the Owls (6-7). Max Fiedler added 18 points for Rice. Travis Evee also put up 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kane scores 2 regulation goals, another in shootout in Red Wings’ 7-6 win over Flyers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane had two goals during Detroit’s five-goal first period and also scored during the shootout as the Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night.Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal in regulation after the Red Wings squandered a four-goal lead.Daniel Sprong, J.T. Compher and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for Detroit while Alex DeBrincat had three assists, including the 200th of his career.Detroit goaltender James Reimer stopped 37 shots.Lucas Raymond also scored in the shootout, while the Flyers misfired on their two attempts.“This is big for confidence. We really just needed to get a win,” Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said. “There were obviously some discouraging moments where we had coverage mistakes and unfortunately every coverage mistake is going in right now.”Philadelphia, which trailed 5-1 after the first period, tied it at 5-5 on Scott Laughton’s goal in the third. Bobby Brin...

Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod help Oilers rally for 4-3 win over Rangers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Edmonton’s four-goal third period, helping the Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Friday night.Zach Hyman and Evander Kane scored 1:08 apart early in the third to get the Oilers’ comeback started for their second straight win after losing three straight. Stuart Skinner stopped 31 shots.Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist for New York, which had won three straight. Blake Wheeler and Will Cuylle also scored, and Chris Kreider had two assists.Jonathan Quick finished with 24 saves while taking his first regulation loss of the season after a 9-0-1 start.The Oilers trailed 1-0 until a four-goal flurry over a 6:45 span in the third.Hyman tied it at 3:07. He got the puck back from Mattias Ekholm on a give-and-go, and then moved it from his forehand to his backhand before putting it past Quick for his team-leading 19th of the season.Kane then put the Oilers ahead at 4:15 when he knocked in his own reboun...

Israel-Hamas war’s staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:27 GMT

Israeli soldiers carry the flagged covered coffin of Sergeant Lavi Ghasi as family and friends follow during his funeral in Modiin, Israel, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Ghasi ,19, was killed during the Israeli military's ground operation in the Gaza Strip. while the army is battling Palestinian militants in the war ignited by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack into Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)(AP/Ariel Schalit) Israeli soldiers carry the flagged covered coffin of Sergeant Lavi Ghasi as family and friends follow during his funeral in Modiin, Israel, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Ghasi ,19, was killed during the Israeli military's ground operation in the Gaza Strip. while the army is battling Palestinian militants in the war ignited by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack into Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel...