DULUTH, Minn.– It was a packed house at the Duluth city hall, because three new Duluth City Councilors took the oath of office. A swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chamber for incumbent Terese Tomanek, and newcomers Jordon Johnson, Diane Desotelle, and David Clanaugh. Councilor Clanaugh was not at the ceremony because of a work obligation. As for Tomanek,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. & DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they arrested a man for stealing a car in Superior, Wisconsin. A Probable Cause Statement said the vehicle’s owner had left the car running with the keys in the ignition. The theft happened on December 27, 2025. The charging documents say a Duluth Police cruiser’s automated license plate reader saw the…
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid…
VIRGINA, Minn. — Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Denzer-Johnson was a former teacher, foster parent and participated in youth ministry. During a court…
DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say they were able to catch an alleged “porch pirate” thanks to a Ring surveillance camera. Charging documents claim Donissa Ann Saice Garcia stole an Amazon package off the porch of a residence on the 2800-block of West 2nd Street in Duluth. It happened on December 18, 2025. A “Ring brand” camera in the neighborhood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Economic Development Authority is launching a new pilot program aimed to get more food trucks in city parks. The program will offer 6 no-cost permits to mobile food vendors to operate in City of Duluth parks. Its designed to give local operators a low barrier opportunity to expand their businesses’s visibility and connect with the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids were lacing up their running shows this past weekend for the first installment of Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of four Saturday race events took place at the College of St. Scholastica. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the free races every winter, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two YMCA branches in the Twin Ports are now operating under one name. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the integration of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA. As the Superior location joins the Duluth location and its branches, the two organizations will operate under a new name,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for vaccines, but…
People protest outside Manhattan Federal Court before the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) UPDATE — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. “I’m innocent. I am not guilty….
BWCA, Minn.– During the middle of winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to some summer camping, and the Superior National Forest is staying on top of that. The Superior National Forest announced permit reservations will be up for grabs on Wednesday, January 28th at 9 am CDT. They will be valid starting on May 1st- September 30th, 2026. Officials from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) has found that nine childcare centers featured in a viral video claiming fraud are operating normally. Investigators said they conducted on-site compliance checks at nine child care centers referenced in a recently circulated video by YouTuber Nick Shirley. The video accuses several Somali-run centers of…
(CNN) A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. He has not…
CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators say they believe sparklers on Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s revelers. Dozens of people were killed and injured when a fire ripped through a busy bar at a ski resort in Switzerland…
The Best FTM top surgeon in the U.S is Dr. Sajan.SEATTLE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / In a medical landscape where gender-affirming care is both deeply personal and clinically complex, one surgeon’s name has emerged as a leading voice in female-to-male (FTM) top surgery in the United States: Dr. Javad Sajan of Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery,…
The Best Tummy Tuck in Las Vegas Is by Dr. Ahmed.LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Public interest in tummy tuck surgery continues to grow, yet patient understanding of the procedure has not always kept pace. Many candidates begin consultations with limited awareness of factors such as muscle separation, skin quality, and how individual anatomy…
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Celebrities attended the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday as Hollywood gathered to honor standout achievements in film and television. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Hong Kong is set to host the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly later this year, bringing global police chiefs from around the world to the city and highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic importance in global policing. It will be the first time for the General Assembly to be hosted in…
2026年亞洲頂尖港樂首秀大灣區香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年1月5日 – 1月3日，被譽為”亞洲頂尖交響樂團”的香港管弦樂團首度亮相深圳前海濱海藝術中心，獻上2026新年音樂會，以維也納主題經典曲目為大灣區觀眾開啟新歲篇章。這場深港文化交融的視聽盛宴，緊扣前海深港合作主線、現代服務業主業、改革開放創新主責的發展定位，不僅是港樂首次將新年音樂會移師內地、首度登陸前海的標誌性演出，更成為海關總署《海關進一步支持前海深港現代服務業合作區改革開放措施》（”海關新18條”）中”便利深港兩地文藝交流”措施的首單落地實踐，是前海推動深港規則銜接、機制對接的鮮活案例，為深港文化協同發展寫下生動注腳。 圖片 20260105122003 香港管弦樂團此次演出的樂器物資通關，正是海關”新18條”出臺後的首次實踐。為保障這一”首單”順利落地，深圳海關主動對接樂團通關需求，協調深圳灣海關安排提供”一對一”全流程服務，在12月31日貨車抵達口岸後快速開展驗核監管，最終實現樂器”零延時”通關，為音樂會如期上演築牢基礎。”我們全力支持深港文化交流，提供全鏈條便捷服務，有效壓縮通關時間，保障演出道具高效流轉。”深圳海關行郵監管處行李物品監管科科長陳雲輝表示，此次通關保障為後續深港文藝交流專案積累了寶貴經驗，下一步將繼續優化監管服務，為深港跨城排練、巡演保駕護航。 演出現場座無虛席，來自深圳、香港及大灣區其他城市的觀眾彙聚一堂，不少家庭特意帶著孩子前來感受古典音樂的魅力。本次音樂會由匈牙利指揮家蓋爾蓋伊·馬達拉斯執棒，精心呈現哈布斯堡王朝時期經典作品。約翰·施特勞斯家族的圓舞曲、進行曲與波爾卡旋律輕快，勃拉姆斯的匈牙利舞曲熱情洋溢，李斯特的匈牙利狂想曲瑰麗激昂，兼具節日氛圍與國際水準的演出贏得全場經久不息的掌聲。值得一提的是，這套曲目剛於12月29日至30日在香港文化中心上演，短短數日便跨城登陸前海，在”新18條”政策支持與海關高效保障下，真正實現了深港文化生活”零距離、零時差”的同頻共振。 香港管弦樂團此次演出既是對《前海方案》《前海規劃》的積極回應，也為前海文化產業高品質發展注入強勁動力。樂團董事局副主席譚允芝表示，作為亞洲頂尖、香港最大且歷史最悠久的樂團，今年已職業化51年。談及在大灣區首場演出落地前海，她表示：”前海人才來自全國乃至世界各地，很多人取得了很大成功。這次節目單多元化，很契合新年慶祝氛圍。以後我們還會為前海、深圳乃至大灣區的觀眾帶來更多種類的曲目。有前海政策協助，還有通關新政策的支持，以後港樂在大灣區一定會有很多新動作。”深圳濱海藝術中心總經理陳帥表示，港樂的到訪為海關”新18條”政策頒佈後，深港文化協同發展樹立了典範，也是該政策帶來實效的最鮮活實例。 據悉，港樂正以此次”首單”落地為契機，積極推進大灣區常態化演出佈局。香港管弦樂團副行政總裁任小瓏表示：”這場音樂會約有20%的香港觀眾。所以不管是樂團藝術家還是觀眾，在大灣區、深圳與香港之間來回穿梭觀演，已經成為一種趨勢。因此，港樂未來更多來到前海、深圳及大灣區表演，是大勢所趨，也是大家共同的期待。” 隨著大灣區觀眾南下觀演與樂團北上巡演日漸常態化，加之”新18條”等政策與海關等部門的有力支持，前海將以”粵港澳藝文遊”為抓手，持續激發灣區演出市場活力，推動大灣區文化生活向國際水準升級，為人文灣區建設注入持久動力。 Hashtag: #前海 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Categories: US & World News
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 5, 2026–Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology company, will showcase at CES 2026 how its intelligent edge solutions enable devices to sense, think, and act in real time—while continuously optimizing performance throughout their lifecycle. This approach brings advanced computing and artificial intelligence closer to where data is generated, unlocking AI-driven solutions for transportation, robotics, aerospace,…
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Categories: US & World News
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an empty lot in Altadena, California, the ground is covered by a soft blanket of small white wildflowers. But before the blooms, there was toxic ash and melted metal, as well as the remnants of family heirlooms and a home that once stood. One year after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, communities are…
Once unknown, now almost unavoidable, VinFast cars, taxis, and charging stations have entered daily life across Metro Manila. Instead of waiting for change, the company built electric mobility into everyday routines.MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Just a few years ago, VinFast existed in the Philippines mainly as a name attached to announcements. It appeared…
Photo highlights from the 18th week of the NFL season. This gallery was curated by AP photo editors. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Categories: US & World News
香港/杜拜，阿聯酋 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年1月5日 – 領先的多元資產投資管理公司基滙資本，與總部位於杜拜、專注於提供主題式地產項目的領先房地產投資公司GFH Partners，欣然宣佈雙方將透過合資夥伴關係，建立一個專注於阿聯酋的工業與物流開發平台（以下簡稱「平台」）。基滙資本將持有合資公司的多數股權，該合資公司旨在成為亞洲資本大規模參與阿聯酋快速發展的房地產市場的通道，並將重點聚焦阿聯酋迅速崛起的工業區，包括位於杜拜、阿布扎比及哈伊馬角等已預先確定作為種子資產的高質素工業開發項目。 基滙資本攜手GFH Partners成立阿聯酋工業與物流開發合資平台 這項目的開發將由GFH與Palmon集團合資成立的Manrre Developments主導，Palmon集團是一家經驗豐富的阿聯酋工業集團，擁有超過40年管理機構資產經驗。此次合作整合了雙方在收購、規劃設計、項目開發、執行及營運準備等方面的深厚區域專業能力，致力於打造卓越且面向未來的倉庫與物流中心。 基滙資本董事總經理葉浩宏表示：「我們非常高興進入阿聯酋蓬勃發展的工業與物流市場。該市場受益於穩健的基本面、政府主導的政策推動所帶來的結構性需求增長，以及全球對物流與工業資產類別日益增長的關注。借助GFH Partners的專業能力，此次合作將使我們成為亞洲領先的先行者之一，致力在阿聯酋打造優質的工業設施，並為投資者提供一個進入供不應求的市場機會。」 GFH Partners 執行總裁Nael Mustafa 表示：「GFH Partners 擁有紮根本地的專業團隊、經驗豐富的本土營運人員，以及在海灣阿拉伯國家合作委員會（GCC）地區管理物流及工業資產的卓越往績。此次成立合資平台使我們能夠進一步擴大區域優勢，把握阿聯酋強勁的工業增長勢頭。通過與基滙資本的合作，我們將區域洞察力與全球競爭力相結合，在阿聯酋持續發展的工業與物流領域開拓全新機遇。」 該平台在宏觀經濟強勁增長的環境下推出，將受益於阿聯酋多項長期發展戰略，包括《杜拜工業戰略2030》及《杜拜2040城市總體規劃》。大部分規劃都旨在推動產業多元化、吸引外商直接投資（FDI），以及擴展物流基礎設施。當地政府亦推出一系列有利商業的監管及財政政策，包括在40多個自由區實施稅務豁免、關稅減免、簡化監管規定，以及放寬外資持股限制，進一步推動物流需求與投資。此外，阿聯酋人口持續快速增長，預計於2030年將達到1,220萬人，這一增長主要受惠於長期居留激勵措施（如「黃金簽證」）、具競爭力的稅收制度，以及為外籍專業人士及家庭所設立的優質國際學校。 阿聯酋物流和工業資產的需求持續強勁，這得益於長期供需失衡的狀況。杜拜物流及倉儲設施出租率超過97%，租金同比增長33%。該平台的成立標誌著基滙資本首次在阿聯酋物流板塊佈局，展現其全球網路及跨境投資專長，搶先把握工業及物流投資機遇。 基滙資本已在中國、日本、韓國、越南和澳洲建立強大的物流佈局，現有投資39個物流項目，總建築面積約 380 萬平方米。截止2025年第三季度，基滙資本在全球物流投資組合中管理資產規模逾 34 億美元。 自2014年起，基滙資本進軍中國物流市場進行收購、開發並管理現代物流設施，至現時公司在中國內地管理的物流倉庫面積超過300萬平方米，並由約 100名專業人員通過 4個投資產品進行管理。憑藉深厚的專業知識和經驗，基滙資本亦透過戰略合作夥伴將物流網路拓展至其他亞太市場，在主要都會區樞紐繼續收購優質資產。近期投資項目包括位於東京都會區的7個物流資產（總建築面積接近25萬平方米）、首爾的一處物流資產（總建築面積超過7.5萬平方米）、越南的兩處工業物流資產（總建築面積超過21萬平方米）以及悉尼的6 處城市工業物流倉庫（總建築面積超過4.5萬平方米）。基滙資本內部團隊及營運夥伴在物流價值鏈各環節提供增值服務 ，涵蓋開發、建設、租賃及物業管理。 Hashtag: #GawCapitalPartners #GFHPartners #基滙資本 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.關於基滙資本植根亞洲，基滙資本是一家多元資產投資管理公司，專注於全球房地產、成長型股權、私募信貸及基礎設施等投資領域。 自2005年成立以來，公司已成功募集七支以亞太區為目標的綜合基金，多支在美國管理的增值型/機會型基金，一支亞太酒店基金，一支歐洲酒店基金，一支成長型股權基金和一支信貸基金。此外，基滙資本在全球提供信貸投資策略及獨立帳戶直接投資服務。 透過活化低效率資產、創新且靈活的融資方案，以及深厚的資本配置專業能力，基滙資本持續為投資人創造優異回報。 截至2025年第二季，基滙資本管理資產金額達358億美元，累計募集股本244億美元。 關於GFH Partners Ltd.GFH Partners Ltd.（「GFH Partners」）是 GFH…
