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Harvard body parts trafficking scandal lawsuits could merge into one big one

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

The mess of lawsuits filed in the wake of the Harvard Medical School body-parts trafficking scandal could become less complicated if a motion to consolidate the cases filed in a state court succeeds.The motion seeks to combine eight lawsuits filed in Suffolk Superior Court targeting Harvard for culpability, arguing that the “cases arising out of the desecration and mishandling of remains entrusted to Harvard’s Anatomical Gift Program … all involve common questions of law and fact.“Consolidation will avoid unnecessary duplication and waste of judicial resources, will streamline and simplify the proceedings, will prevent undue delay of the case, will provide parties with greater efficiency and will assist in securing the ‘just, speedy and expensive’ determination of the issues in this case,” the motion continues.It also designates two attorneys, Jeffrey Catalano and Kathryn Barnett, as co-lead counsel in the proposed merger of the lawsuits, with other attorneys who had filed lawsuits ...

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey questionable vs. Lions with illness; OLB Odafe Oweh set to return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

For the first time since Week 2, the Ravens will have Odafe Oweh back on the field.The third-year outside linebacker was a full participant in practice for a second straight day Friday in Owings Mills and did not have an injury designation for Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions (5-1). Oweh had been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury against the Bengals in Cincinnati and returned to practice earlier this week.His return is a welcome one for a group that has leaned on veteran additions Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy the past few weeks. The Ravens, though, are tied with the Buffalo Bills for the league lead with 24 sacks.“He looked good,” coach John Harbaugh said Friday of Oweh, who has eight sacks in 34 games after being drafted No. 31 overall in 2021. “It was good to see him back out there.”The only Ravens who did not practice Friday were safety Marcus Williams (hamstring) and cornerback Kevon Seymour (ankle). Both are out for Sunday,...

Dover-Sherborn starts fast, downs Masconomet in the rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

DOVER — Rain poured down the entire game, but the slickest part of the Dover-Sherborn field hockey team’s nonleague matchup with Masconomet on Saturday was its fast start in a signature 4-1 win.Consistent offensive pressure allotted the Raiders (11-2-2) seven corners in the first half, who then used two of them to help score three goals in a mostly dominant effort before the break. None came quicker than freshman Annie Liebhoff’s goal just 2:27 into the match.Masconomet’s speed and goaltender Sam Serio (10 saves) played a major factor in keeping the game within reach, but four different players found the back of the goal for Dover-Sherborn.“I’m really thrilled with the way we came out strong, right from the opening whistle,” said Raiders head coach Molly McGill. “I love playing in the rain … I just feel like it’s the great equalizer. Everyone’s dealing with the same elements, and it adds a kind of fun, dramatic element to it.”An early corner led to a Serio save, but Liebhoff gathere...

Canada ending evacuation flights out of Israel next week due to decreasing demand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

Ottawa will end evacuation flights from Israel next week, citing decreasing demand and increasingly available commercial options now that a number of Canadians have successfully left the country since the latest Israel-Hamas war began.Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says in a statement that the last scheduled assisted departure flight from Tel Aviv will leave on Monday.Joly says Canadian Armed Forces aircraft will remain on stand-by in the region in case conditions change and the demand for evacuation flights ramps up again.She says there have been 17 evacuation flights out of Tel Aviv over nine days and Canada has assisted nearly 1,600 Canadians, permanent residents and eligible family members, and foreign nationals leave Israel to date.Joly adds there have been 33 evacuation flights from the West Bank and the government’s teams in Ramallah and Ottawa remain in contact with Canadians seeking to leave the region.She says the government is continuing work to secure a wind...

Roadways cleared after demonstration caused traffic delays, closures near Gardiner Expressway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

Roadways have re-opened after there were heavy traffic delays and closures downtown Toronto due to a reported demonstration called the “National March for Gaza” that began at the U.S. Consulate on University Avenue.DEMONSTRATION:(UPDATE)– all roads are now open#GO2443832^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 21, 2023The eastbound Gardiner Expressway was closed approaching Park Lawn Road, with traffic being forced off at the Lake Shore Boulevard ramp, and most on and off ramps are also closed as a result. The demonstration initially blocked University Avenue between Wellington Street West and Front Street, that moved towards the Gardiner Expressway, shutting down part of Lake Shore Boulevard. Demonstrators then moved eastbound on Bremner Boulevard.Officers on the street during a demonstration on Oct. 21, 2023. (David Piedra/CITYNEWS)Demonstrators were on the roadway and Toronto police advised motorists to use caution in the area, expect traffi...

Mass Transit Detectives search for man accused of walking on Red Line tracks in Wrigleyville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway for a man accused of climbing onto the tracks at a CTA Red Line stop in Wrigleyville, detectives say. Mass Transit Detectives say they are searching for a man who walked onto the tracks at the Sheridan Station and then walked southbound on the tracks to the Addison Red Line Station.According to detectives, the incident happened around 4:20 a.m. on Thursday. Chicago woman facing murder charge in connection with fatal West Pullman shooting CTA Security Cameras captured photos of the man who police believe to be between 30 and 40 years of age. In the photos, the man is seen wearing a dark blue quarter zip with white pants and dark shoes. Detectives say the man is believed to stand between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-1 and weigh between 150 and 170 lbs. In the video captured at the station, the man is seen with brown or dark black hair and has a shaved head on the sides as well as a mustache. 13-year-old boy injured in shooting in Grand Boulevard Anyone ...

Drake giving free Dave's Hot Chicken for his Oct. 24 birthday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

(KTXL/NEXSTAR) — In celebration of his birthday on Oct. 24, rapper Drake is hooking up people across multiple states with some free food at Dave’s Hot Chicken. Drake re-shared the company's announcement of the "Drake's Birthday feat. Dave's Hot Chicken" collaboration to his 143 million Instagram followers on Thursday, saying that participants could get a chicken slider or tender at Dave's Hot Chicken on him from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on his 37th birthday. ‘Calculated misery’: Here’s why airlines want you to be uncomfortable Dave's Hot Chicken followed up on Drake's social media post by saying in a press release, "The hook-up is for anyone who comes by their local Dave’s and scans their Dave’s Hot Chicken app."The chicken restaurant reported that it’s the second year that the superstar, who became an investor in the brand once he tried the food and met the founders, is giving everyone a chance to experience the "mind-blowing taste of a Dave’s Hot Chicken slider, on him."  What are th...

New Trump ad claims Hilary Clinton wanted to brainwash voters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

(The Hill) — Former President Trump, in a new campaign ad, took a swipe at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — alluding that his 2016 presidential rival wanted to brainwash voters into supporting President Biden.The advertisement, posted to his Truth Social account, shows voters lining up to be brainwashed and blindfolded with clips of Clinton praising the work Biden has done.The clip took a snippet of Clinton's recent interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour where the former first lady called for a “formal deprogramming” of MAGA — or "Make America Great Again" — "cult members." Chesebro attorney argues client never believed Trump’s ‘big lie’ of election fraud “Maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members,” Clinton said in the interview earlier this month. “And sadly, so many of those extremists, those MAGA extremists, take their marching orders from Donald Trump, who has no credibility left by any measure,” Clinton added. “He’s only in it for himself...

No. 8 Texas survives Smith's big day to beat Houston 31-24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 8 Texas Longhorns held off quarterback Donovan Smith and the Houston offense to escape with a 31-24 Saturday at TDECU Stadium.On third-and-1 from the 10-yard line with 1:20 left, Houston running back Stacy Sneed looked as if he made the line to gain, the 9-yard line, for a first down. However, the officials spotted him a half-yard short to set up a fourth down. Smith had been terrific the whole game, and on the pivotal play, his pass to Stephon Johnson fell incomplete and Texas took over with 1:03 left.Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, right, celebrates after his touchdown with Gunnar Helm, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Texas running back Savion Red (17) celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Texas quarterback Qu...

Women’s hockey: No. 2 Ohio State sweeps away St. Thomas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

After opening the season 4-0 with non-conference sweeps of Franklin Pierce and Lindenwood, reality has set in for the St. Thomas women’s hockey team. Playing in the daunting WCHA will do that.Ohio State, the nation’s No. 2 team, completed a weekend sweep of the Tommies on Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena with a 7-1 victory. The Buckeyes beat St. Thomas 6-2 on Friday.Having lost their first two conference games of the season the previous weekend to the No. 4 Gophers, the Tommies have now been outscored 25-3 in WCHA play.Next up, a weekend series against No. 1 Wisconsin, with the first game Friday night in Mendota Heights.“I think (assistant coaches) Bethany Brausen and Marty Sertich said it better than I did in the dressing room,” St. Thomas head coach Joel Johnson said. “Nobody is feeling sorry for us, so we’re not going to do that for ourselves.“This is what we signed up for. This is exciting, but it’s also really hard right now. But is anything worth doing that isn’t hard at the b...