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Solve It 7: Refund Runaround

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

A Bellingham man ordered some golf clubs he thought weren’t quite up to par. He says he got a refund runaround when he tried to return them, so he contacted Solve It Seven. Brandon Gunnoe has the story.After he retired, Jim Vincini decided hitting the links would be a perfect hobby.“What do I love about it? Well, more than anything, it’s probably just getting together. Because during retirement, a lot of times, you don’t see any of the people that you knew before, and I can hold my own with a lot of the guys,” Jim said.  Hoping to improve his game Jim bought a set of four clubs from an online golf company.“I’m always thinking I could use a few more yards on my swing on my distance,” Jim said. He called in his order and paid about $500.“The man I talked to said, okay, but the deal is we’re going to send you four clubs.  Try them out. Keep them for a while. If you’re not satisfied, send them back, an...

Zach LaVine doesn’t deny the latest trade rumors. What does that mean for the 2-time All-Star — and the Chicago Bulls?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

Zach LaVine isn’t denying the rumors anymore.For the last three years, LaVine has been quick to shut down any talk of a move away from the Chicago Bulls. But a day after a report by The Athletic suggested mutual interest in pursuing a trade, LaVine on Wednesday didn’t clear the smoke while speaking with reporters at a shootaround at the Advocate Center.LaVine did not outright answer whether he requested a trade. But he made it clear that frustration with a lack of winning has reached a new level. The Bulls entered their game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday at the United Center at 4-7.“My camp talks to (the front office) all the time,” LaVine said. “It’s not like we’re not in a good relationship or a good talking space. We understand the business of basketball — I do more than most people. People talk. I’ve been in trade talks for a long time, so I understand the situation, but once news is always broken it’s a big th...

Ravens vs. Bengals staff picks: Who will win Thursday’s Week 11 game in Baltimore?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Thursday’s Week 11 game between the Ravens (7-3) and the Bengals (5-4) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.Brian Wacker, reporterRavens 24, Bengals 20: Cincinnati has one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, and the Ravens have more yards on the ground than anyone else. Expect to see a good dose of the thunder and lightning combo of Gus Edwards and Keaton Mitchell, along with some runs sprinkled in by Lamar Jackson. Still, these teams usually play each other close with the average margin of victory in their past four meetings, including last year’s wild-card game, a shade under six points.Mike Preston, columnistRavens 21, Bengals 17: The Ravens rebound after getting pushed around by Cleveland last week. They were embarrassed and need to bounce back. The visiting team is also at a big disadvantage because it’s a short week and they have one less day to prepare because they are on the road. The Ra...

Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley out, CB Marlon Humphrey doubtful vs. Bengals, who will be missing 2 starters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

The Ravens will be without their top offensive lineman for Thursday night’s crucial matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who injured his knee in last week’s loss to the Cleveland Browns and did not practice all week, was ruled out Wednesday for the AFC North showdown. Patrick Mekari will start in his place.It will mark the fourth missed game this season for Stanley, a 2019 All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection who signed a five-year, $112.8 million extension in 2020 that makes him one of the highest paid offensive linemen in the NFL. That includes the Ravens’ Week 2 game in Cincinnati, which Baltimore hung on to win, 27-24.Still, his absence could be problematic for the Ravens (7-3), who will get back right tackle Morgan Moses after he missed two games with a shoulder injury. Earlier Wednesday, Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, whose 8 1/2 sacks are the fifth-most in the NFL, was not given an injury designation, me...

Camp Pendleton Marine accused of teen sex assault to be tried in court martial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A Camp Pendleton Marine accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and violating liberty restriction will be tried in a general court-martial, military officials said.A trial date for the Marine, identified as Private First Class Avery Rosario, will be set during his arraignment Thursday, Captain V. J. Burger, the communications director and spokesperson for 1st Marine Logistics Group told FOX 5 Wednesday in a statement."As always, the command respects the legal process, the rights of the accused, as well as any other individuals affected by the case. We will continue to release information as transparently as possible without interfering with the legal process," Burger said.Rosario claims the teen lied about her age several times, and he believed she was 21 years old during their alleged consensual sex in the barracks at Camp Pendleton in June.In August, a preliminary hearing was held for Rosario who was brought into the courtroom handcuffed. 87-year-old linke...

Images released of 3 men wanted in TTC subway assault, attempted robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

Toronto police have released suspect images of three men believed to be behind a random assault that occurred on board a TTC subway train last month. Authorities were called to Castle Frank Station, located in the Bloor Street East and Castle Frank Road area, just after midnight on October 27. It’s alleged the victim was sitting on a TTC subway train headed eastbound from Castle Frank Station when the suspect sat beside the victim and demanded the victim’s glasses. Police said when the victim did not comply, the suspect grabbed the victim’s glasses. They managed to retrieve their glasses and call the police.Investigators noted that two other men joined the suspect, assaulted the victim and attempted to steal their phone. The three suspects exited the train at Broadview Station.The victim suffered minor injuries, police said.The first male suspect is described as 25-30 years old, six feet tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a grey Canada Goose vest, a ...

Police make arrests after protest outside Democratic HQ calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in the nation’s capital responded Wednesday night to a protest outside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.U.S. Capitol Police said about 150 people were “illegally and violently protesting” near the DNC headquarters building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington. Members of Congress were evacuated from the building as the protest erupted. Video posted on social media showed protesters shoving police officers and trying to grab hold of metal barricades as the officers moved in to make arrests. Many of the protesters were wearing black shirts that read “Cease Fire Now.” Protesters included members of If Not Now and Jewish Voice for Peace, who have organized other demonstrations in Washington. If Not Now posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that “police are being extremely violent.”“We are linking arms, threatening no one, and begging our politicians to support an end to the ki...

Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in B.C.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Centre for Disease Control says there have been eight confirmed cases of a rare strain of salmonella in the province since mid-November.The centre says in a statement that the outbreak has been linked to imported cantaloupes sold under the label “Malichita” that should be disposed of and not consumed.It says the cases cover people ranging in age from less than a year to 68 years old, living in the Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health and Island Health regions.Symptoms of the illness include diarrhea, abdominal pain and sometimes fever, nausea and vomiting.The centre says B.C.’s cases show a link to recalled cantaloupes elsewhere in Canada and the United States and on Tuesday the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its recall notice from earlier this month to include B.C.British Columbians are being told to discard Malichita cantaloupes that were sold from Oct. 11 to Nov. 14 as well as any other cantaloupes if their origin is unclear....

Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of scientists who work for California began a rolling three-day strike Wednesday — the first walkout by a state civil service union.Members of the California Association of Professional Scientists marched under cloudy skies in Sacramento to protest lack of progress in contract talks. The walkout will spread to Los Angeles, Oakland and other cities on Thursday and Friday.The union represents about 5,200 members who work in more than 50 state departments and deal with issues ranging from air pollution and toxic waste control to earthquake hazards and agricultural pests, according to its website.Members have been without a contract since 2020 despite bargaining and mediation. The membership rejected a tentative agreement earlier this year. Another state mediation session is planned for Nov. 28.It is the first time that state workers have struck since civil servants won collective bargaining rights in 1977, The Sacramento Bee reported.“Nobody wants to...

Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:14 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views.Waters was due to stay in Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires ahead of shows scheduled for Nov. 21-22 as part of his “This is Not a Drill” tour, but the reservations fell through, with hotels citing a lack of availability, the Argentine newspaper Pagina 12 reported.Hotels in Montevideo, in neighboring Uruguay, also refused to host him but did not provide a reason, a Pagina 12 story on Wednesday quoted Waters as saying.The singer said that as a result he was still in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he performed a few days ago.“I had a dinner date on the 16th with José Mujica, the former president of Uruguay, who is a friend of mine. And I can’t go (…) because the Israeli lobby and whatever they call themselves have canceled me,” Waters told Pagina 12.The president...