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French surveillance system for Olympics moves forward, despite civil rights campaign

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

PARIS — A controversial video surveillance system cleared a legislative hurdle Wednesday to be used during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics amid opposition from left-leaning French politicians and digital rights NGOs, who argue it infringes upon privacy standards. The National Assembly’s law committee approved the system, but also voted to limit the temporary program’s duration until December 24, 2024, instead of June 2025. The plan pitched by the French government includes experimental large-scale, real-time camera systems supported by an algorithm to spot suspicious behavior, including unsupervised luggage and alarming crowd movements like stampedes.  Earlier this week, civil society groups in France and beyond — including La Quadrature du Net, Access Now and Amnesty International — penned an op-ed in Le Monde raising concerns about what they argued was a “worrying precedent” that France could set in the EU. There’s a risk that the measures, pitched a...

Police chase ends outside daycare in Sterling after robbery of store in NH

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

Police were on scene outside a daycare in Sterling Wednesday after officials said police tracked down a vehicle involved in a high speed chase. Sources said the chase started after an AT&T store on Nashua Road in Londonderry, New Hampshire was robbed at some point after 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.Police issued a “be on the lookout” message for a vehicle and suspects in the case. Police later found the vehicle, with Boxborough police picking up a chase before state police said crews ending their pursuit due to congested roadways.Sources said suspects later bailed out of their car near Little Ones Child Care and took off on foot, only to be captured by state police troopers and Sterling police. No one was injured. State police later brought in K-9s to scour the area Wednesday afternoon looking for evidence. The vehicle involved, sporting New Jersey license plates, was towed away around 5 p.m.Officials with Little Ones in Sterling said everyone inside is okay, adding that susp...

Manhole explosion snarls traffic, Green Line service in Boston

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

A manhole explosion drew an emergency response while snarling roadway traffic and Green Line service near the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Parker Hill Avenue in Boston Wednesday.The area had reopened as of around 5 p.m., though congestion was lingering. SKY7 cameras captured the emergency response earlier Wednesday, showing firefighters pouring water into the exposed manhole. Firetrucks were parked diagonally across area Green Line tracks as vehicle traffic was diverted around the area. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Boston police seek suspect in connection with Roxbury break-in

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

Boston police announced this week that they’re looking for a suspect in connection with a break-in over the weekend in Roxbury. Police said the incident happened early Sunday morning on Highland Street. Police shared photos of that man who they said was last seen on a scooter possibly heading onto Hawthorne Street. Police described the man as a male wearing a white and red Carhart hat, an orange and black vest, a gray shirt, black pants, black gloves and white sneakers. Police said the man was wearing a black Osprey backpack and carrying a tan Osprey backpack. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 617-343-4275.Individuals who prefer to share information anonymously can also contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by calling 1-800 (494) -TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Still breezy Thursday, future storm potential

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

7Weather – Our day started off with a lot of clouds and sunshine broke through by the end of it. That helped to boost MetroWest temperatures to the upper 40s! That northwest breeze was persistent today making it feel chillier. Some flurries fell along the coast this morning, not amounting to anything though. This afternoon, there were some light rain showers along the Cape. This is while there’s a low pressure system hanging out in the Atlantic Ocean. The counterclockwise flow continues to rotate in cloud cover and spot showers. The overall setup won’t change much tomorrow, so we’ll keep some clouds and the breeze around.Heading out the door tomorrow morning, temperatures will be in the upper 20s/near 30°. There will be a lot of clouds and a chilly breeze. Temperatures will reach the mid/upper 40s in the afternoon with a cool breeze. Sunshine tries to break through, but I think we’ll see more clouds. Friday, sun lovers it’s your day! We’ll s...

FBI conducts searches in Salem, Peabody in connection with ‘ongoing federal investigation’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

FBI personnel were on scene in Salem and Peabody Tuesday morning, conducting searches in connection with what an FBI spokesperson described as an “ongoing federal investigation.” The FBI has said there is no threat to the public after agents searched a home in Salem and a business in Peabody belonging to the same woman.The woman’s business is called Kat’s Creepy Creations. An Instagram page believed to be the businesses’ explains it is a place full of “creepy dolls, oddities and bone art.”The woman, Katrina MacLean said that, while she can’t go into detail about the investigation, she said she wants the public to know, “there’s no violence — no crime.” “I’m not a criminal,” she said. “No one’s been arrested. No one’s been charged. This is an ongoing court investigation.” Shaken neighbors grabbed their cell phones when they saw Tuesday’s FBI activity, recording video and snapping pictures. “When you have federal authority in your backyard it’s a little stran...

Aaron Judge praises top prospect Anthony Volpe: ‘If you’re the best player…you should be up helping the New York Yankees’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

Anthony Volpe has been the talk of Tampa.The Yankees’ top prospect came into camp riding the motivation from a reported phone call between himself and GM Brian Cashman where he was told he’s in the mix to start at shortstop for the Yankees on Opening Day.The 21-year-old is 6-for-17 (.353) with a homer, two doubles, two stolen bases and has made a series of flashy defensive plays from both shortstop and second base. The New Jersey native is in the thick of a position battle trying to fend off incumbent Isiah Kiner-Falefa and fellow prospect Oswald Peraza.However, if the opinion of the clubs’ captain holds any water, Volpe may have a leg up on the competition.“I think he’s got all the tools,” said Aaron Judge after Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals at the Yankees’ spring complex. “He checks a lot of boxes defensively, offensively. He’s got the speed… My thing has always been, if you’re the best player, it sho...

Mike Preston: Lamar Jackson has only himself to blame for breakdown in negotiations with Ravens | COMMENTARY

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

Maybe Lamar Jackson has finally figured out he needs an agent to conduct contract negotiations.The star quarterback has been negotiating on his own behalf with the Ravens but has been outmaneuvered throughout the nearly 2 1/2-year process. The team outplayed him when it applied the nonexclusive franchise tag on him Tuesday.While some have said it was risky business for the Ravens to allow Jackson an opportunity to sign with another team, I thought the decision was superb and showed that the team’s front office had thoroughly studied the landscape and his value throughout the league.The emotion over at The Castle might be a little subdued, but there surely has been some high-fiving.Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta could have used the exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, 26, which would cost about $45 million, but instead chose the nonexclusive, which is about $32.4 million.Jackson is free to start negotiations with other teams Monday and the Ravens would have five days to mat...

15-year-old boy who shot NFL’s Brian Robinson gets maximum 6-year sentence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

A teenager who admitted to shooting Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in juvenile detention.A judge ruled that the 15-year-old boy must remain behind bars until he turns 21, the Washington Post reported. He will then be released.The teen had also pleaded guilty to a second crime — the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Andre Robertson in D.C. in October 2022.That killing was prosecuted as involuntary manslaughter, so the case remained in juvenile court. Under D.C. law, the maximum sentence for a juvenile is detention until age 21.The teenager’s attorneys had asked for a two-year sentence, while prosecutors sought the maximum, local CBS affiliate WUSA reported.Robinson had yet to play a down for the Commanders when he was attacked in an attempted carjacking and robbery on Aug. 28, 2022. Though Robinson was shot twice in the attack, he escaped with his life, his car and his possessions.Months later, police arrested two...

Daniel Jones’ new Giants contract is ‘team-friendly’ in its structure

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:14:14 GMT

The guts of Daniel Jones’ four-year, $160 million contract extension reveals a “team-friendly” deal, in the words of multiple league sources, that boils down to a three-year, $112.5 million pact averaging $37.5 million per season.Jones gains by getting $82 million guaranteed in the first two years, which is about $11 million more than the $71.28 million he would have made on consecutive franchise tags.And thanks to the short four-year term, Jones also can get back to the negotiating table quickly before the 2026 season if he plays well, which benefits the player.However, the Giants have the ability to get out of the contract after only two seasons at a dead cap cost of just $18 million.An extra $12 million guaranteed in salary for 2025 doesn’t lock in until Year 3. It can be offset and come back to the Giants if they cut him before that.And none of the Jones’ fourth season money is guaranteed, so bailing after Year 3 would be easy.Jones’ contract ...