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Cyprus FA says it has averted an indefinite strike by referees over safety fears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ top soccer body said Wednesday it had averted an indefinite strike by top-tier referees over concerns about their personal safety following the alleged firebombing of a car belonging to a referee’s mother.The Cyprus FA said two days of talks and much “serious contemplation” resulted in referees’ agreeing to get back to work right away, ahead of a full slate of first division matches this weekend.The wildcat strike called Monday resulted in the postponement of a first division match the same day.According to a statement posted on the FA’s website, the association along with referees will seek to sit down with both the justice minister and the chief of police to outline “specific suggestions” to ensure referee safety.FA president George Koumas also dispatched letters to each of the presidents of the first division’s 14 teams asking for their contribution in “easing tensions” by taking specific measures.The FA said these specific measures won’t “nec...

Sikh separatism long strained Canada-India ties. Now it’s sunk them to their lowest point in years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Canada-India relations have sunk to their lowest point in years as the two countries are swapping accusations and expelling each other’s diplomats over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader. Experts said it remains to be seen if it will create a lasting rift between the two U.S. allies, but it’s nonetheless an awkward situation for western countries seeking woo New Delhi as a counterweight to China and win his cooperation on the Ukraine war.Five years ago, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau captured headlines in India for enthusiastically embracing the country’s culture during a weeklong trip with his family. He donned a series of colorful, glittering traditional Indian suits, visited monuments and even received Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s signature bear hug — a sign that their relationship was on the up.Those days seemed gone for good when Trudeau said Monday that his government is investigating “credible allegations” that India may have ...

General Mills: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — General Mills Inc. (GIS) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $673.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $1.14. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.09 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.08 per share.The maker of Cheerios cereal, Yoplait yogurt and other packaged foods posted revenue of $4.9 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.86 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GIS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GISSource

India asks citizens to be careful if traveling to Canada as rift escalates over Sikh leader’s death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Wednesday advised its citizens to be careful when traveling to Canada as a rift between the two nations escalates further in the wake of Ottawa’s allegations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver.The foreign ministry in New Delhi issued an updated travel advisory, urging its nationals and especially those studying in the North American country to be cautious because of “growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate-crimes.”Indians should also avoid going to venues in Canada where “threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose anti-India agenda,” the ministry said.Ottawa and New Delhi, two key strategic partners on security and trade, are locked in a diplomatic rift after Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, alleged that India was connected to the assassination of Sikh independence advocate on its soil in June.Canada has yet to...

Student loans are back. Is it time to consolidate your credit card debt?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

The federal student loan payment pause that began in March 2020 is ending. Loans began accruing interest on Sept. 1, and borrowers will start making payments in October.But the restart comes at a tricky time for Americans’ finances. Credit card debt is at a record high — $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — and student loan borrowers may struggle to prioritize different types of debt.Credit card debt is especially damaging to your finances because of its high, compounding interest. As money gets tighter, consolidating your credit card debt under a zero- or low-interest product may be a smart move.INCREASED DEBT FOR STUDENT LOAN BORROWERSWith no student loan bills for the past three-plus years, borrowers may have used the space in their budget to take on other types of debt.More than half of all federal student loan borrowers took out a new bank-issued credit card during the pandemic,while 36% got an auto loan and 31% signed up for a retail credit card, ac...

This Colorado city has one of the longest commutes in the nation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Is your commute taking longer than normal? You might be sitting in some of the United States' worst traffic. FinanceBuzz collected U.S. Census data for the mean commute times of more than 600 cities in the U.S. It ranked cities that have the longest commutes in the nation. Sitting in Denver traffic can cost you thousands If your commute goes through Thornton, good luck. It's ranked as the longest commute in Colorado and eighth in the nation.The average commute time in Thornton is 34.8 minutes, which doesn't seem crazy long until you compare it to New York City traffic, which is only a few minutes longer at 39.8 minutes. Top 10 longest commutes in the nationPoinciana, Florida - 43.2 minutesApple Valley, California - 42.6 minutesSan Tan Valley, Arizona - 40.6 minutes New York City, New York - 39.8 minutesWaldorf, Maryland - 38.2 minutesDale City, Virginia - 35.9 minutesAtascocita, Texas - 34.9 minutesThornton, Colorado - 34.8 minutesJersey City, New Jersey - 34 minu...

2 Denver restaurants make The New York Times' best restaurant list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Every year, The New York Times picks 50 of the best restaurants in America. This year, two Denver restaurants made the list. Here are the deliciously lucky two.La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal2233 Larimer St.This Mexican restaurant opened in July 2021, and it's the first Denver eatery dedicated to pozole, a traditional soup. Pozole was prepared all the way back in the 16th century and is still made today for special events. La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal (Photo courtesy of Michelin)"The pozole negro, in particular, is a formidable sight — rich and restorative in the way the world’s great soups are," Brian Gallagher wrote in The New York Times. 9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award He also raves about the huachinango, which is a red snapper topped with pineapple butter and citrus slaw.Earlier this year, the restaurant also won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award in Denver which praises restaurants for its high-class food at a low cost.Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails3333 E Colfax ...

FIFA officials begin tour of 2026 World Cup host cities, starting in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun as FIFA officials embark on a tour of all the host cities, starting right here in Miami. The announcement last year that Miami would be one of the 16 hosts for the 2026 World Cup was met with jubilation from city and county leaders.Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium is set to be the stage for as many as four to six thrilling matches during the tournament. Wednesday’s operational tour brings together organizers from across South Florida, who will vie for the opportunity to host pre-Cup national team training camps and media broadcasting centers.While specific match dates and locations may not be finalized until the end of this year, one thing is certain—the 48 participating teams will be eagerly awaited after the conclusion of the qualifying tournament.The 2026 FIFA World Cup logo was unveiled a few months ago, featuring the iconic World Cup trophy overlaid on a bold “2” and “6,” stacked v...

Dozens displaced after multi-alarm blaze tears through East Boston triple-decker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

Thirty-three people are without a home after a three-alarm blaze tore through a triple-decker in East Boston on Wednesday morning.The fire broke out on Saratoga Street around 7 a.m. and spread from one triple-decker to another, according to the Boston Fire Department.Witnesses said people were climbing out windows and lowering children down to lower porches to escape the flames.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1704461146386763807https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1704458637446356994https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1704453060943048767This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Airbnb says it’s cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 of them this year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:00 GMT

Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters.Airbnb says it has removed 59,000 fake listings and prevented another 157,000 from joining the platform this year.Fake listings and high cleaning fees are among several issues that Airbnb said Wednesday that its users highlighted in a company survey. Others included high cleaning fees and a desire for lower prices.The San Francisco company said more than 260,000 listings have lowered or removed cleaning fees this year, since it gave consumers the means to sort listings in order of all-in pricing.Airbnb says the change in how prices are displayed discourages hosts from touting low prices but piling on extra fees. However, only about one-third of Airbnb renters are using it.“We got a lot of feedback that Airbnb is not as affordable as it used to be,” CEO Brian Chesky said in an interview. The pricing...