SPRINGFIELD — Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s inspiration as an artist was sparked in part by the murder of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old South Side boy who was tortured and lynched during a visit to Mississippi. Hunt grew up not far from where Till lived and attended Till’s open-casket funeral, which became a catalyst for the social-justice-centered themes that dominated Hunt’s career of some 70 years. “It was obviously something to respond to,” Hunt, who died a year ago at 88, is quoted as saying on his website. Through April, work by Hunt is on display at Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in an exhibit entitled “Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt.” Hunt’s sculptures are prominently displayed in museum collections and public spaces around the country. Despite such national recognition, Eric W. Stephenson, the director of Hunt’s Chicago studio in Lincoln Park, said Hunt preferred to work out of Chicago instead of “the perceived art meccas” of New York City and Los Angeles. “Dealing with industrial materials, Chicago is kind of a haven for public art and resources and, to be fair, accessibility and expense. It’s a little bit cheaper,” said Stephenson, who is also a sculptor. “It was also a way for him to just truly focus on the work and kind of eliminate some of those outside distractions that happened when you’re closer to the center of the art world.” The Springfield museum’s interest in staging an exhibit of his work goes back a few years. After JB Pritzker became governor in 2019, he and his wife, MK, commissioned one of Hunt’s sculptures, a bronze piece called “Growing Flowing,” for the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield. Later, April 24, 2023, was declared Richard Hunt Day in Illinois. According to Jon Ott, Hunt’s official biographer, MK Pritzker came up with the idea for Hunt’s work to be showcased at the Lincoln library and museum. Ott also saw parallels between Hunt and the 16th president. “The pieces that are in that exhibition were specifically chosen to represent these ideas of growth and progression and freedom that define both the life’s work politically of Abraham Lincoln and the idea of Richard Hunt sculpting freedom within the form of metal in an organic way,” said Ott, also a founding member of the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation. Born in 1935, Hunt later attended the School of the Art Institute and taught himself how to weld. The Lincoln museum exhibit includes video of an interview in the 1960s in which Hunt explains his preference for working with metal, noting that other materials are less adaptable. “It’s very difficult for me to spend all the amount of time it would take to carve out a form and, you know, then end up not liking it, whereas with the metal it’s possible to change form — to build something up, cut it off with a hacksaw or a cutting torch — and put something else in its place that might relate to the rest of the piece in a much more satisfying way,” said in the interview. Stephenson elaborated on the advantages of working with metal and noted Hunt’s use of bronze. “The beautiful thing about metal as opposed to a variety of other materials is, one, it lasts a long time. I mean, some metals more than others,” Stephenson said. “In particular with bronze, I mean, unless someone goes out of their way to destroy his work, those bronze pieces are going to be around probably at least 10,000 years from now.” Some of Hunt’s favorite tools are also part of the exhibit. One is a straight peen hammer famously shown with Hunt in a photograph from a 1971 retrospective catalogue from New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, which years earlier had acquired one of his sculptures and given him national recognition. Hunt was the first African American sculptor to have a retrospective at the museum, according to his website. Also on display at the Lincoln exhibit are some of Hunt’s other tools: a hefty cross peen hammer; and a ball peen hammer given to Hunt by his father in 1955 when Hunt taught himself the “direct-metal” technique, according to the Lincoln museum. That was the same year that Hunt, then 19, attended Till’s funeral. The teen’s lynching was the inspiration for Hunt’s sculpture “Hero’s Head,” created the following year. “I was making something from scraps of metal and then he was brought back to Chicago. We were basically the same age, the two of us. My parents came North through the great migration,” Hunt said of his sculpture, according to his website. Welded from scrap metal and completed in the basement of Hunt’s father’s barbershop, the work resembles a damaged skull and is described in the Lincoln museum exhibit as “an unflinching portrait of American racism, a memorialization of Hunt’s childhood neighbor, and a monument to a victim of anti-Black violence.” It’s the first of some two dozen works by Hunt that the public sees upon entering the exhibit in the museum’s Illinois Gallery. Lance Tawzer, the director of exhibits and shows at the library and museum, said “Hero’s Head” was placed in a section of the exhibit the museum created “where the ceiling is lowered to create a sense of intimacy.” Toward the end of the exhibit is a maquette — a model version of a larger sculpture — called “Hero Ascending.” Hunt completed the model before his death for a monument that will be placed at Till’s childhood home in Woodlawn, which will be the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House museum and theater. Tawzer said beginning and ending the exhibit with Hunt’s Till-themed sculptures were mostly part of a collection of works that respond in some way to a theme of freedom — “any of the sculptures that feel like they’re reaching up to the sky.” “His thought process was that if you can make metal feel like an emotion for expressing yourself and cause a visitor to look at something that has one shape but looks different from different angles, and that’s kind of what he went for,” Tawzer said. Welded out of chromed steel, Hunt’s 1963 “Winged Fragment” sculpture at the museum was an example of his use of wing-like shapes that “added to the levity and visceral sense of ascension, which is a hallmark of Hunt’s work,” according to the museum exhibit. The piece also demonstrates how chromed steel bumpers were a frequent source of art material for Hunt, who retrieved them from junkyards. Another piece, “Steel Bloom, Number 1” from 1956, is made from welded steel and depicts rods or rod-like parts pointing upward. The Lincoln museum explained the creation by noting how “industrial fabrication methods, such as threaded rods and machine-drilled holes, are visible in these works.” Hunt was a voracious reader, and the exhibit displays about 250 books from his collection of about 5,000 volumes, Tawzer said. Among them is 1991’s “There Are No Children Here,” which chronicles the lives of children growing up in a Chicago public housing complex. Situated in the library portion of the Lincoln facility is a sculpture from Hunt celebrating John Jones, Illinois’ first Black elected official when he served as a Cook County commissioner in the 1800s. At 32, Hunt was commissioned by the state of Illinois to create the sculpture, which is made out of welded aluminum. The piece is meant to depict Jones burdened by racial injustice with the lower portion of his left leg appearing to be encased and held down by a trapezoid-like block, while another large mass is affixed to his right shoulder as if he’s carrying more weight. “I made him look as if he is climbing, burdened with weights that are part of him,” Hunt said of the sculpture to Ebony magazine in 1969, according to the Lincoln museum’s book on the exhibit. “They show his struggle.” Gov. JB Pritzker announces Illinois' new "Help Stop Hate" program during an Oct. 30 news conference. Hate crime incidents are at a record high since the FBI began collecting the data in 1991. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Prosecutors say Yoon authorised ‘shooting’ during martial law bidOaxaca de Juárez, México, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit , the world’s largest barbecue concept, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first location in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. The new store, led by local entrepreneur and franchisee Jonathan Rosas Blanco, marks a pivotal milestone in Dickey’s international expansion, bringing authentic, slow-smoked barbecue to a new audience of food lovers. This opening is part of an ambitious plan to continue growing the brand’s footprint in key Mexican markets, including CDMX and Monterrey. To celebrate the launch, Dickey’s pulled out all the stops with a three-day grand opening event, delighting the community with their legendary flavors and famous hospitality. The celebration featured a special Grand Opening (G.O.) offer, with guests enjoying one of Dickey’s Classic Pulled Pork or Marinated Chicken Breast Sandwiches for only 99 pesos, available through November 24th. Excitement reached new heights as 83 lucky adults received Big Yellow Tickets, granting them the opportunity to enjoy Dickey’s barbecue for the next year. “We are beyond excited to bring our beloved Texas-style barbecue to Oaxaca de Juárez, with more expansion planned in the coming months,” said Jonathan Rosas Blanco, local franchisee and visionary behind the Mexico expansion. “It is a privilege to introduce the community to Dickey’s rich history, quality food, and warm hospitality. This is just the beginning of our journey in Mexico.” Dickey’s leadership expressed their enthusiasm for this new chapter in international growth. “We’re honored to bring authentic barbecue to Oaxaca de Juárez and support passionate entrepreneurs like Jonathan as he spearheads our expansion into Mexico,” said Roland Dickey , Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “The energy and excitement around this opening show that there is a real appetite for our brand’s flavors and traditions.” Laura Rea Dickey , CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., added, “We’re incredibly proud to continue sharing our pit-smoked heritage with the world, and this new location in Oaxaca de Juárez is a testament to the strong demand for Dickey’s experience internationally. We look forward to building lasting connections in Mexico.” Jim Perkins, Executive Vice President of International Development for Dickey’s, commented on the significance of this launch. “This store represents an important step in our international strategy, and it showcases our ability to adapt and thrive in new markets with the help of dedicated franchisees like Jonathan.” The Oaxaca de Juárez opening is the first of many planned locations for Mexico, with additional stores expected in CDMX and Monterrey in the near future. Dickey’s continues to bring its signature blend of authentic, pit-smoked barbecue and exceptional service to communities worldwide. About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by The Dickey Family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For over 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.TM Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey’s never takes shortcuts—because real barbecue can’t be rushed. With over 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continues to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey, Jr ., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Inc. Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine . For more information, visit www.dickeys.com . For information about becoming a franchise partner, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com. Attachment Jonathan Rosas Blanco and Abril
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday. The 76ers said George did not suffer any structural damage when he injured the same knee that he hyperextended during the preseason in Wednesday night's loss at Memphis. The game marked the first time this season the All-Star trio of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey started a game together. George will miss home games Friday against Brooklyn and Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team. A nine-time All-Star, the 34-year-old George will be evaluated again on Monday. Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies dropped the Sixers to 2-12, the worst record in the NBA headed into Thursday night's games. George signed a four-year, $212 million contract with Philadelphia after five seasons with the Clippers. He has averaged 14.9 points in eight games this season. Embiid has been out with injuries, load management rest and a suspension, while Maxey was sidelined with a hamstring injury. An expected contender in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers haven't won since an overtime victory against Charlotte on Nov. 10. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba The Associated PressTechnology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. And today’s rising tide of cybercrime has unveiled a new frontier of fraud, one where malicious entities and cybercriminals are focused on exploiting the building blocks of digital identity—domain names, hosting services and financial supply chains. Among these threats, business email compromise (BEC) attacks have evolved with a level of sophistication that is reshaping how companies must defend themselves. Traditional BEC scams often relied on impersonating high-ranking executives or key suppliers. A simple email requesting a wire transfer might have been enough to dupe unsuspecting employees. However, the modern iteration is far more nuanced and multilayered, as phishing attempts get a shot in the arm from the democratization of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). Cybercriminals are now exploiting the sprawling digital supply chains that underpin businesses. Using tools powered by AI, they scrape publicly available data from platforms like LinkedIn, company websites and social media to craft highly tailored phishing lures. Against this backdrop, a striking pattern has emerged: much of this growth in corporate phishing attempts is concentrated on newer, generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as websites ending in .shop, .top, .xyz, and the like. These domains, while legitimate, have become fertile ground for cybercriminals to launch increasingly convincing attacks targeting corporate wallets and reputations. But with the news Thursday (Dec. 5) that Socure says it has reached a milestone in its collaborative, data-sharing effort to combat fraud, security-minded enterprises are embracing a proactive, rather than reactive, stance to protecting their cyber perimeter. Read more : Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails The Financial Supply Chain Under Siege The rise of gTLDs was meant to democratize the internet by providing more naming options beyond traditional extensions like .com or .org. However, the lower cost and easier registration process for many gTLDs have also made them attractive to cybercriminals. Registering a gTLD like .top can be significantly cheaper than traditional domains, allowing attackers to set up multiple fraudulent sites, while automation tools let cybercriminals purchase and configure domains en masse, launching scams at scale. At the same time, with AI-powered domain generation algorithms, criminals can create hundreds of unique domain variations to evade detection. Criminals often rely on the time it takes for investigators, registrars or hosting providers to act. They maximize the damage during this window by sending more phishing emails, redirecting victims or executing fraudulent transactions. “Fraudsters ... are adept at hacking email servers and manipulating employees into granting them access,” nsKnox COO Nithai Barzam told PYMNTS in an interview . “Once they are in, they can easily mislead accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) staff. To put it in simple terms: Today, it’s just too easy to target corporate payments. Therefore, organizations must protect all payment types using technology-driven validation of payee and account details while making sure all payment-related data and files are protected in a way that they cannot be tampered with.” The fight against BEC and domain-based fraud increasingly requires a holistic approach, integrating technology, processes and employee training. Many of the risk management leaders PYMNTS has spoken to have emphasized that the first line of defense is an organization’s own employees , making individual education around attack tactics, and the best practice methods to combat them, more important than ever. Read more: AT&T Hacker Arrested: How the Cybersecurity Landscape Evolved Post-Snowflake Breach Cyber Resilience Is no Longer a Choice — It’s a Necessity The domain name dilemma is just one facet of an increasingly complex fraud landscape. Advances in AI, machine learning and cyber defense tools are critical, but businesses must remember that technology alone isn’t enough. BEC attackers rely on a mix of human psychology and systemic vulnerabilities. Building a culture of vigilance, coupled with robust technical defenses, is the only way to stay one step ahead in this cat-and-mouse game. “The barrier for entry has never been lower for threat actors ,” Sunil Mallik , chief information security officer at Discover Global Network , told PYMNTS. As the digital economy continues to grow, so too will the ingenuity of fraudsters. The question isn’t whether businesses will be targeted but how prepared they are to mitigate the inevitable.GRAIL Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in British Columbia says she is applying for Métis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity. Madison Fleischer says in a written statement that she self-identifies as Métis based on what she knows about her great-grandmother's heritage and is "collecting the necessary documentation to go through the application process" for citizenship with B.C.'s Métis Nation. In the meantime, Fleischer, who is the candidate in the Dec. 16 byelection in Cloverdale-Langley City, says she has removed "Métis" from her social media profile descriptions to ensure there is "no confusion" about her Indigenous status. Her response comes after the Waceya Métis Society — which describes itself as a chartered community representing Métis people in the Langley and White Rock regions of B.C.'s Lower Mainland — said in a release that it "wishes to distance itself from Madison’s claims of Métis identity." The society says it met with Fleischer over the weekend to discuss her claims of Métis identity but was "disappointed that she could not provide any evidence to support her Métis heritage." The attention on Fleischer comes after Edmonton Centre Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault left cabinet last week amid questions about his shifting claims of Indigenous heritage and his business dealings. In her statement, Fleischer says she has "always been vocal about not yet holding Métis Nation British Columbia citizenship." The Waceya Métis Society says it has asked Fleischer to "properly research and verify her Indigenous heritage before making any further public assertions." "In this meeting, Madison was unable to substantiate her claims with any documentation or historical connections to Métis communities," the society says about their Nov. 23 meeting with Fleischer. "The integrity of Métis identity is not to be taken lightly, especially in public office, where the representation of our community must be accurate, respectful, and legitimate." Cloverdale-Langley City was previously held by Liberal John Aldag, who resigned to run for MLA with the B.C. New Democrats. Aldag was defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Harman Bhangu in the Langley-Abbotsford seat in the Oct. 19 provincial election. Fleischer, whose Liberal party biography calls her a small-business owner who operates a public relations firm in Langley, is going up against candidates including federal Conservative Tamara Jansen, who held the seat from 2019 to 2021 before losing a close race to Aldag.GRAIL Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)Home | News | Ntpc Ramagundam Wins Four Awards At 9th Apex India Hr And Safety Excellence Awards NTPC Ramagundam wins four awards at 9th Apex India HR and Safety Excellence Awards NTPC won the platinum award for Technology Excellence and gold in HR Excellence, Training Excellence, and Occupational Health and Safety in the Thermal Power Sector category. The awards were presented to NTPC officials at a ceremony in Goa on Saturday. By Telangana Today Published Date - 24 November 2024, 06:48 PM Peddapalli: National Thermal Power Corporation, Ramagundam, bagged four awards in the 9th Apex India HR and Safety Excellence Award-2024. NTPC won platinum in Technology excellence while gold in HR Excellence, Training Excellence and Occupational Health and Safety in Thermal Power Sector Category. NTPC officials received awards in an awards distribution ceremony held at Goa on Saturday. Follow Us : Tags 2024 9th Apex India HR and Safety Excellence Award gold award HR Excellence Related News Telangana plans new power station in Ramagundam without decommissioning old one Telangana: NTPC Ramagundam celebrates 47th raising day More trains partially cancelled due to derailment of goods train in Peddapalli NTPC accords investment approval to Ramagundam Phase-II thermal projectCOLLEGE T25 HOOPS ROUNDUP
LIVERPOOL, England -- maintained their 100% start to the with against on Wednesday that leaves the reigning European champions in danger of missing out qualification for the knockout stages. Second-half goals from and at Anfield sealed Liverpool's fifth successive Champions League victory and moved Arne Slot's team two points clear at the top of the table. It was the Reds' first win against in the Champions League since March 3, 2009, ending an eight-game winless streak against the Spanish capital club (a span that included seven losses). But Real, who won the Champions League for a record 15th time against at Wembley last season, have now lost three of five games so far and sit in 24th position -- the final qualification spot for February's playoff stage. had the chance to equalise for Madrid when he had a penalty saved by Liverpool keeper while the scoreline was 1-0 to the home side. The penalty drama also affected Liverpool, with sending his spot kick wide on 70 minutes. Real now face a tough trip to champions on Matchday 6 next month as they attempt to kickstart their hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the competition. Mbappé and Salah both miss, Mbappé's is costly Nobody will have been more pleased to see Salah skew his second-half penalty wide at Anfield than Mbappé, having seen his own spot kick saved nine minutes earlier. Salah's miss took at least some of the spotlight off Mbappé, after a truly disastrous evening for the Madrid forward. This was the international's s biggest opportunity yet to impress in a Madrid shirt, after a shaky start to life at the Bernabeú. Instead, it was his season so far in microcosm. In 90 minutes, Mbappé had only two shots, one on target, and that was the penalty. He attempted just 22 passes -- only had fewer -- completing 16 of them. Scoring the penalty could have changed his night, and would have had Madrid right back in the game at 1-1. Instead, Mbappé fluffed his lines. His performance will be scrutinised in the Madrid media on Thursday, and the fans' patience won't last forever. Salah's miss was less costly -- even if it was a worse effort -- and might be forgotten soon enough, given Liverpool's win. But it wasn't what he needed, either, in the week having not received a new contract offer. Salah is a Liverpool legend, though, and his team are flying domestically and in Europe. Mbappé is just starting out at Madrid, and with three defeats out of five, their Champions League campaign is already spiraling out of control. Kelleher lives up to Klopp-given nickname If Kelleher's Liverpool career to date could be summed up by a single moment, then his superb penalty save to deny Mbappé would perhaps be it. A bystander for much of the evening against Madrid, the man Jürgen Klopp once dubbed the "best No. 2 in the world" lived up to his title once again, becoming the first goalkeeper to deny the Frenchman from the spot in the Champions League and laying the foundations for Liverpool to secure a famous win against their European nemesis. In truth, Kelleher can no longer be dubbed a "No. 2." He has featured more for Liverpool than in 2024, owing to the Brazilian's ongoing struggles with a hamstring problem. Once again on Wednesday night, he didn't let Slot's side down, making a handful of late saves to preserve the hosts' clean sheet. While the impending arrival of from surely means Kelleher's long-term future lies away from Anfield, his enduring brilliance in Alisson's absence means that if, or when, he does depart he will do so as a cult hero. Bradley gives Alexander-Arnold a look into the future may have had an uncomfortable glimpse into the future while sitting on the Liverpool substitutes' bench as his teammates defeated Real Madrid. On the one hand, the Liverpool full-back will have seen produce a stunning performance at right-back and show that he is more than capable of keeping Alexander-Arnold out of the team now that he is fully fit. And with endless speculation linking Alexander-Arnold with a free agent move to Real next summer if he fails to sign a new deal at Anfield, the 26-year-old might just have learned that the La Liga giants are a team in decline just six months after winning the Champions League and that a move to the Santiago Bernabeú may not be the dream it once seemed. This night was really all about Bradley, though, the impressive 21-year-old who was outstanding against Real. The Northern Ireland international set the tone with a crunching tackle on Mbappé in the first half that brought a huge cheer from The Kop. He went on to produce a rock-solid performance at full-back, as well as offering threat going forward. Bradley was only denied a goal when produced a world-class save to keep out his second-half header from close range. If Liverpool are worried about losing Alexander-Arnold, they really shouldn't be. Bellingham feels Anfield's wrath delivered an outspoken news conference ahead of this game when after 's failure to win Euro 2024. He also dismissed speculation that he almost joined Liverpool before signing for Real Madrid in 2023 because Real were on a "different level." Bellingham's comments about Liverpool led to him being booed by the Anfield crowd whenever he touched the ball. It seemed to have an impact on his performance because the 21-year-old was poor against Slot's side. Liverpool midfielders Mac Allister and dominated Bellingham, both in physical challenges and with the ball, and he spent the majority of the game struggling to make an impact. In Bellingham's defence, he was playing in a deeper role than he typically enjoys. Carlo Ancelotti deployed him on the left of midfield behind a front three of Mbappé, and . Just as with England at Euro 2024, though, when the game passes Bellingham by, he offers little and his frustration becomes evident. This game was another example, and it couldn't have been more badly timed considering Bellingham had complained about his treatment after the Euros. When a player talks about being misjudged or harshly treated, the best way to prove a point is usually by doing it on the pitch. At Anfield, he ended up being outshone by two of the players Liverpool recruited after pulling out of the race to sign him 18 months ago.Homewrecker: Young sets career-high with 22 assists, Hawks hand Cavaliers first loss in Cleveland
The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in British Columbia says she is applying for Métis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity. Madison Fleischer says in a written statement that she self-identifies as Métis based on what she knows about her great-grandmother's heritage and is "collecting the necessary documentation to go through the application process" for citizenship with B.C.'s Métis Nation. In the meantime, Fleischer, who is the candidate in the Dec. 16 byelection in Cloverdale-Langley City, says she has removed "Métis" from her social media profile descriptions to ensure there is "no confusion" about her Indigenous status. Her response comes after the Waceya Métis Society — which describes itself as a chartered community representing Métis people in the Langley and White Rock regions of B.C.'s Lower Mainland — said in a release that it "wishes to distance itself from Madison’s claims of Métis identity." The society says it met with Fleischer over the weekend to discuss her claims of Métis identity but was "disappointed that she could not provide any evidence to support her Métis heritage." The attention on Fleischer comes after Edmonton Centre Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault left cabinet last week amid questions about his shifting claims of Indigenous heritage and his business dealings. In her statement, Fleischer says she has "always been vocal about not yet holding Métis Nation British Columbia citizenship." The Waceya Métis Society says it has asked Fleischer to "properly research and verify her Indigenous heritage before making any further public assertions." "In this meeting, Madison was unable to substantiate her claims with any documentation or historical connections to Métis communities," the society says about their Nov. 23 meeting with Fleischer. "The integrity of Métis identity is not to be taken lightly, especially in public office, where the representation of our community must be accurate, respectful, and legitimate." Cloverdale-Langley City was previously held by Liberal John Aldag, who resigned to run for MLA with the B.C. New Democrats. Aldag was defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Harman Bhangu in the Langley-Abbotsford seat in the Oct. 19 provincial election. Fleischer, whose Liberal party biography calls her a small-business owner who operates a public relations firm in Langley, is going up against candidates including federal Conservative Tamara Jansen, who held the seat from 2019 to 2021 before losing a close race to Aldag. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press
Liberal candidate in B.C. byelection seeks Métis membership after identity questioned
A collision between a high-speed passenger train and a fire engine on Saturday in Florida left three firefighters and multiple train passengers injured, authorities said. The crash happened at 10:45am in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks, its front destroyed about a block away from the Delray Beach Fire Rescue engine, its ladder ripped off and strewn in the grass several yards away, the reported. The fire engine was responding to an emergency call at the time of the accident, per . The Delray Beach Fire Rescue said in a social media post that three Delray Beach firefighters were hospitalized and reported to be stable, per the . Palm Beach County Fire Rescue transported 12 people from the train to the hospital with minor injuries. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board said that agency is still gathering information about the crash and hasn't decided whether it will investigate. The NTSB already is investigating two crashes involving Brightline's high-speed trains that killed three people at the same crossing early this year along the railroad's route between Miami and Orlando.Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history