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92 jili A Point Douglas residents’ group says wider consultation with the community is needed if Winnipeg’s first supervised consumption site is established in the neighbourhood. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * A Point Douglas residents’ group says wider consultation with the community is needed if Winnipeg’s first supervised consumption site is established in the neighbourhood. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? A Point Douglas residents’ group says wider consultation with the community is needed if Winnipeg’s first supervised consumption site is established in the neighbourhood. An email to the Point Douglas Residents Committee from the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre on Oct. 26 said the site would be located “within the downtown Point Douglas area.” The committee shared the letter on social media and rushed to inform community members. The group worries voices from the area will be left unheard because federal rules for consultation only apply to “stakeholders” within 500 metres of the proposed supervised consumption site location. “Those who live and work within the affected area are given no voice whatsoever,” the letter reads. “Our concern is that if residents are not considered key stakeholders under the current federal guidelines, it becomes difficult or impossible to gauge the range of our residents’ reactions to the potentially serious impacts of these sites on the community at large.” The letter also asks that the consultation process include all Point Douglas residents and that the outcomes of that process be made publicly available. Heath Canada requires any application to run a supervised consumption site to include a community consultation report. That report must also contain “a description of measures to address concerns that were raised during the community consultation” noting consultation can be carried out through open houses, online surveys and door-to-door canvassing, Health Canada’s website says. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith said the province is following those rules. “Consultations aren’t done,” she said Friday. “It’s a process and we are following the process that is outlined by the federal government.” Smith said a potential location has been selected but would not say where. “We’re looking forward to sharing that location once we’ve completed all our due diligence and consultations,” she said. malak.abas@freepress.mb.ca Malak Abas is a city reporter at the . Born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, she led the campus paper at the University of Manitoba before joining the in 2020. . Every piece of reporting Malak produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Malak Abas is a city reporter at the . Born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, she led the campus paper at the University of Manitoba before joining the in 2020. . Every piece of reporting Malak produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. AdvertisementQuarterback Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday night game: Officials

Silver medal-winning Olympic table tennis player Miwa Harimoto recently had her skills tested by a robot called FORPHEUS at a semiconductor event in Tokyo. Developed by the Omron Corporation, this state-of-the-art robot stole the show at the Semicon Japan exhibition held at Tokyo Big Sight on December 13. FORPHEUS is the 9th generation of its kind and has steadily improved over the years, so much so that Harimoto struggled to keep pace with the robot during a rally. According to Omron, the robot’s name combines “For” and the name for the Greek hero and symbol of human creativity, “Orpheus.” Harimoto, by all accounts, was surprised and impressed by FORPHEUS’ table tennis abilities . “I was truly surprised,” she said after the match. “It made no errors and played [stably], so I thought the technology was incredible. I was made to work somewhat hard because I began to feel that I had to return all the shots,” she added. FORPHEUS the table-tennis robot FORPHEUS uses three cameras and a set of sensors set in a rig over the table. This setup enables the robot to detect and track the position of the ball and opponent in real-time. Using this data, the robot’s “brain” can then calculate the likely trajectory of the ball and move its paddle to intercept. The robot also integrates generative artificial intelligence (AI) to allow it to converse with its opponent. If you want to watch the match for yourself, we’ve embedded the video below. However, please note the video is Japanese. By all accounts, Omron’s improvements to the robot have proved very successful for a robot intended to act as a tutor, not an Olympian challenger. From the demonstration in Tokyo, the robot even complimented its opponent by saying, “It appears that you are an experienced table tennis player.” The competition between the robot and Harimoto began at a slow pace, but the game’s speed was gradually ramped up to push both competitors to their limits. For the most part, FORPHEUS was more than a match for Harimoto; it did struggle to return smash shots from the Olympian. Getting better with each generation The company behind FORPHEUS is better known for its health-related products, such as thermometers and weight scales. However, it also offers a line of industrial machinery designed to help automate production lines. To this end, and to act as a marketing trick, Omron began the development of FORPHEUS in 2012 and debuted in China (the spiritual home of table tennis). Since then, several teams have been working behind the scenes to improve the robot incrementally. This has led to a new generation of it released every year or two. The latest version was improved to allow it to return underspin shots. Harimoto also advised that letting off shots with greater spin would allow Forpheus to become an even stronger player. In the future, Omron will undoubtedly take her suggestions to heart to further refine and improve future interactions of FORPHEUS. Perhaps, just perhaps, they’ll even be able to fix its apparent inability to deal with strong returns from human players.

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A COLD CASE REVIEW combined with advances in forensic technology have helped bring a knifepoint rapist to justice after 35 years. Michael O'Meara from Coventry in the West Midlands initially denied the allegations against him but ultimately pleaded guilty. The 58-year-old has now been jailed for 12 years over the 1989 attack in the city. "This was a harrowing and horrific attack which O'Meara truly believed he had gotten away with," said DC Ryan Ahern of West Midlands Police. On the day of the offence in July 1989, the woman O'Meara attacked had been in Coventry city centre with friends. While walking down Silver Street looking for a taxi, O'Meara dragged her into a secluded area and raped her at knifepoint. Despite an extensive investigation at the time, no trace of a suspect was found for more than three decades until a cold case review was carried out this year. Forensic evidence gathered at the time of the attack was re-examined and, due to significant advances in forensic technology, was linked to O'Meara. With a full DNA profile now available, O'Meara — who had previous convictions for sexual assault dating back to the 1990s — was arrested. Despite denying the offence in interview, he was charged and pleaded guilty on November 7 and at Warwick Crown Court on December 9, was jailed for 12 years for rape. DC Ahern said that 'significant leaps forward in forensic science' in the years since the attack allowed the evidence to be re-examined, proving O'Meara's guilt. "On behalf of the whole team involved in this investigation, we hope the survivor of this attack can find some closure knowing justice has finally been done," he added. "We have dedicated officers across the West Midlands whose job it is to investigate non-recent sex offences. "No matter how long ago the offence happened, we encourage all survivors to come forward and tell their story with the promise we will investigate any possible lines of enquiry." See More: Coventry, West Midlands, West Midlands Police

the suspect in in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. sparked widespread discussions about unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after when a customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione's family and upbringing Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather's obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione's education and work history Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. Time in Hawaii and reports of back pain From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Police report a darker turn Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. ___ Associated Press reporters Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu; Maryclaire Dale in Philadelphia; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Michael Kunzelman in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report. Sean Murphy, The Associated Press

Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full a dose of presidential pomp. And they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus. The government on Saturday was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels’ moves around Damascus were reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander. They came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions. The factions are by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Four Democrats are running for Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Others may still get into the race as Democrats reckon with what went wrong in the 2024 election, which saw Trump gain with nearly every demographic group in a decisive repudiation of the incumbent party. The 448 DNC members will elect a successor for outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison on Feb. 1. The party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is scheduled to meet next week to approve rules for the contest. 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors are planning to return to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. They are each over 100 years old. They will join active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited. Such blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets or cotton. They're also more expensive than regular blankets. Scientists think the added pressure could calm the brain’s fight-or-flight response or signal the brain to produce what’s called the love hormone. There isn’t a ton of research on whether weighted blankets actually work, and the studies that do exist are on small groups. Experts say there’s no harm in giving them a try if you're willing to splurge.

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One person died, three were injured and an unknown number of people were missing after a building in The Hague collapsed following explosions and a fire, the mayor of the Dutch city said. or signup to continue reading Jan van Zanen told a news conference on Saturday those missing were believed to be buried under debris. "The chance that living people will be found is very small," he said. The cause of the disaster, which took place shortly after 6am local time, was not known. Van Zanen said that there had been a small explosion, followed by a larger explosion. Police called on people who had seen a car speeding away from the scene, or people who had video of it, to contact them. Images of the scene posted on social media platform X from a higher building nearby showed one segment, encompassing five apartments, had been reduced to ashes and rubble. Prime Minister Dick Schoof said in a statement he was shocked by the news and had offered assistance to local authorities. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

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