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NZ Herald
9 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Edinburgh landmark Arthur's Seat on fire
'And I could just see a plume of smoke coming up from the other side of the ridge. I thought, 'that's quite a lot of smoke'. I started walking down from the top, and I looked back over in the plume of smoke was quite big. 'And you could see licks of flames starting to come up. And I thought, 'oh, this is actually quite a serious fire that's starting'. And the wind was blowing towards us quite fiercely from there, yeah. And so I started walking quite quickly.' Brice, who is producing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe, said he warned people still walking up to the top of Arthur's Seat about the blaze before stopping to watch the fire from a safe distance. 'In the next 45 minutes or so, it literally worked its way all the way down the slope and spread out, and then we were asked to move on,' he said. 'And suddenly there was smoke everywhere. It was literally spreading all the way across the whole side of the mountain.' Brice estimated that the flames were as much as 4.5m high when a bush caught fire and he could hear the 'crackling'. However, he said there was no panic, with 'nonchalant' people continuing to head up Arthur's Seat. He also said the fire brigade had moved a pump into the nearby loch to prepare to fight the blaze. Another witness told Edinburgh Live: 'People are running down the face of the hill to get away from it, and smoke is spreading really fast.' Scotland experienced the biggest wildfires in its history this summer. Two blazes broke out within a few miles of each other and tore through Dava Moor, in Moray, and near Carrbridge, in the Highlands, in June. Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano that lies 251m above sea level, offering views of the city. The park is home to four hill forts, which have stood for two millennia, as well as a 15th-century mediaeval chapel and Duddingston Loch, which attracts a wide variety of birds.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Man caught on video attacking pro-life activists handed slap-on-the-wrist sentence
A 28-year-old man who was caught on video attacking two pro-life activists outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Baltimore was sentenced this week to a year of home detention and three years of probation. Baltimore Circuit Judge Yvette M. Bryant rebuffed prosecutors' calls for a 10-year sentence against Patrick Brice, 28, after he was found guilty of two counts of second-degree assault and reckless endangerment in relation to the May 2023 incident, according to The Baltimore Banner. Advertisement 'What about my rights and my well-being?' one of the victims in the attack, Mark Crosby — who was 73 years old at the time — reportedly shouted at Bryant on Thursday as she left the bench. Brice said on May 26, 2023, he intended to debate Richard Schaefer – the other victim, who was 84 – about the concept of sin outside the Planned Parenthood facility, but then lost it after Schaefer made what he perceived to be a racial remark, The Baltimore Banner reported. Surveillance video showed Brice shoving Schaefer into a flowerpot and then assaulting Crosby when he rushed to his aid. 'I just snapped one day,' Brice was quoted by The Baltimore Banner as saying in court Thursday before apologizing to both men. Advertisement As part of his sentence, Brice must complete anger management classes, undergo drug and alcohol screening, and remain in therapy, the website added. It also said Crosby suffered permanent damage to his right eye as a result of the assault. 4 A 28-year-old man who was caught on video attacking two pro-life activists outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Baltimore was sentenced this week to a year of home detention. Youtube/WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore 'This was not a minor altercation between two parties with differing views on abortion. It was a vicious, targeted assault on two senior citizens whose only 'offense' was praying for expectant mothers and offering life-affirming alternatives to abortion,' Tom Brejcha, the President and Chief Counsel of the conservative law firm Thomas More Society, said in a statement. Advertisement 'One of the victims was knocked unconscious. The other suffered broken facial bones and a lifelong eye impairment. This was an act of cowardice and cruelty, and sheer mayhem. This crime deserves far more serious consequences than a 'get out of jail free' card and a one-year home detention that amounts to nothing more than a slap on the wrist,' he added. In May 2023, images posted on the Facebook page of Jay Walton, the president of the Baltimore County Right to Life chapter, purportedly showed Crosby wearing a shirt with the message 'Pro Life,' with swelling over his eye and blood covering his face following the attack. 4 Baltimore Circuit Judge Yvette M. Bryant rebuffed prosecutors' calls for a 10-year sentence against Patrick Brice, 28, after he was found guilty of two counts of second-degree assault and reckless endangerment in relation to the May 2023 incident, according to reports. Youtube/WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore 'One of our volunteers, Mark Crosby, was brutally beaten on May 26, 2023, while he was praying in front of the Planned Parenthood in Baltimore City,' Walton wrote on a GoFundMe page at the time. 'Mark is currently in the hospital being treated for the serious injuries he sustained.' Advertisement 'For years, Mark has prayed in front of the Planned Parenthood in Baltimore City to let the scared, young abortion-minded women know that they are loved, that their baby is loved,' Walton added. In a redacted police report, a Baltimore police officer said one of the victims, later identified as Crosby, told investigators he was standing outside the Planned Parenthood clinic 'in support of Pro-life ideals when an unidentified [white male] attacked another member of the same beliefs as [him].' 4 Police released video that they said shows an assault of two men outside the Planned Parenthood offices in Baltimore. Youtube/WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore The individual 'stated that he immediately went to assist and was struck by the suspect and fell to the ground, where he was struck in the face,' the report said. Police say the other victim, later identified as Schaefer, 'advised the suspect had approached volunteer members of the Planned Parenthood and spoke with them before directing his attention to him. That victim said 'the suspect spoke with him in an aggressive manner, opposing [his] pro-life ideals and without warning tackled him into a large flowerpot,' the report added. 4 One of the victims of the violent assault at the Planned Parenthood. Youtube/WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore It also noted that several witnesses saw the assault unfold, with one telling investigators that the 'conversation between the suspect and [victim] was a debate over their ideas about pro-life and pro-choice viewpoints.' Advertisement Crosby's attorney Terrell Roberts read a statement in court on behalf his client, saying that the incident demonstrated a 'gross disregard for the law and human decency.' 'We were in no position to defend ourselves,' Crosby wrote, according to The Baltimore Banner. 'To treat elderly folks with that kind of brutality is shocking.'
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Village responds to ‘speed trap' accusations from Columbus
BRICE, Ohio (WCMH) — The Village of Brice responded to accusations from Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin that the village is acting as a 'speed trap' and putting a strain on the court system. Hardin criticized the village on social media this month over its use of automated traffic cameras to enforce the speed limit. His criticism comes six months after he was ticketed there for speeding. Hardin was ticketed for driving 30 mph in a 20 mph school zone, according to the traffic citation, and was ordered to pay a $236 fine — $111 of that went to court costs, with the village collecting the remaining $125. Groveport Madison school board members sued after appearing at committee meeting Hardin said the village of 93 people is operating as 'little more than a speed trap,' accusing the police department of using its automated cameras like slot machines to collect revenue for the municipality. 'Despite the Village of Brice's modest size, over 7,500 vehicles per day travel through the Brice Road school zone,' the village said in a statement. 'Speeding through our school zone is a voluntary activity, and the citizens of Brice expect their public safety representatives to mitigate and deter the speeding activity.' The village said that the speed limit signs are highly visible, and there are signs that the school zone is photo-enforced. Brice also said its speeding fines are 'relatively modest' compared to other school zone fines in Ohio, but said the Franklin County Municipal Court's fee is almost five times higher than other courts. The village suspended its use of the automated cameras in mid-2021 but resumed the program last fall. Since then, Hardin said the village has taken in nearly half a million dollars in speeding fines, something he said is putting a disproportionate burden on the Franklin County Municipal Court. Lori Tyack, the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk, agreed with Hardin. Tyack said 4,680 citations have been filed with the clerk's office since the start of 2025, which has 'caused a drain on office resources by requiring deputy clerks to focus on the processing of these citations instead of their assigned tasks.' Additional funding has been requested for staff 'specifically designated to process the Village of Brice citations,' Tyack said. 'The Village would argue that the safety of our children should not be described as 'a loophole' as previously reported, and we would invite everyone driving through our community to do so with care and consideration,' the village said. A 2022 news release from the Ohio Auditor of State said Brice did not have 'adequate controls to ensure traffic citations issued and fines ultimately collected from automated speed enforcement cameras were in proper order.' The release said the village would include increased reporting requirements in its third-party contracts with the administrators. As of Thursday morning, the village had not responded to an NBC4 email with follow-up questions on whether the increased reporting requirements were implemented when the program resumed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brice's launches new Himalayan Salt flavour
AFTER a morning of slogging away at work, mundanity sets in at midday, and we turn to snacking to seek comfort and familiarity. That brief gratification is later plagued with guilt over an unhealthy dietary choice made in the heat of the moment. Helping you make the right snacking choices, SW Food, under the EcoBrown's brand, has revealed another flavour, fourth, to be exact, in its Brice range called Himalayan Salt. Minnie from I-dle at the Brice new flavour launch. The launch event, graced by K-pop star Minnie of I-dle, took place at the One Utama Oval Concourse last Saturday as adoring fans of the Obsession crooner and Brice guilt-free snacks made the affair livelier with their high-strung cheers and enthusiasm. Following the masterstroke of its previous flavours – Spicy Cheese, Seaweed and Truffle –, the Himalayan Salt-flavoured rice puff snack is available in 40g and 100g packs, perfect for snacking on the go or during a movie marathon. Leading the healthy snacking troupe with its slogan 'Snack the Smart Way', Brice's rice puffs, made from brown rice, red rice and black rice, are packed with all the right nutrients such as dietary fibre, Vitamin B3, B6 and E. SW Food head of marketing Vynce Lim said this launch is meaningful as it cultivates special moments for friends, loved ones and loyal customers who enjoy Brice's rice puffs. 'Himalayan Salt is famously known for their health and beauty benefits, this new flavour can be enjoyed by all age groups and it is made from premium quality rice.' She also shared her excitement over Minnie's special appearance at the event. 'We are truly excited about this launch, with a special appearance by the K-Pop idol Minnie of I-dle, known for her exceptional talents and beauty, offering our loyal customers an unforgettable exclusive experience.' Snack right with Brice range of rice puffs and its new addition Himalayan Salt, which is available at major supermarkets including Jaya Grocer, Mydin, Lotus's and Aeon. (From left) The event host, Minnie and her translator at the event.
Rakyat Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
New Brice Flavour Drops, MINNIE Shows Up — Coincidence? We Think Not!
Subscribe to our FREE Okay, so hear us out. What if it's not just the weather, the food, or the fans that keep bringing MINNIE of the K-pop girl group i-dle back to Malaysia… what if it's a wholesome, crunchy snack made from brown, red, and black rice? This past weekend, things got super loud at 1 Utama's Oval Concourse when ecoBrown's launched the latest flavour in their Brice Flavoured Wholegrain Rice Puff snack line, Himalayan Salt . To mark the occasion, they brought in none other than MINNIE herself, turning a product launch into a full-blown fan gathering. Crowds queued from as early as 7am, waving lightsticks, holding handmade banners (some even in Thai and Korean), and chanting her name across four levels of the mall. MINNIE, clearly moved by the love, said, 'I'm so surprised… some fans even came straight from the airport to here! I really appreciate your love.' She opened the event with a cheerful, 'Saya sayang semua! Ayang angat!' and the crowd just melted. Brice X MINNIE: A Match Made in Snack Heaven If you've been anywhere near the healthy snack aisle lately, you've probably seen Brice — the guilt-free, baked rice snack that's won over taste buds with flavours like Spicy Cheese, Seaweed, and Truffle. Now, Himalayan Salt joins the lineup, bringing that perfect balance of savoury crunch and wellness perks. Made from a blend of brown, red, and black rice, Brice is rich in Vitamins B6, B3, and E. It's baked, not fried — which means you get all the flavour with none of the greasy fingers. Or as MINNIE puts it: 'Tasty but healthy.' In fact, she admitted, 'I want to eat a lot. But I tell myself to control. If possible, I like to eat a lot.' (Relatable, tbh 🫣) And Himalayan Salt isn't just any salt. It's prized for its minerals and beauty-boosting properties, making this flavour a top pick for those who want to snack and slay. According to Vynce Lim, Head of Marketing at ecoBrown's parent company SW Food, the launch was about more than just taste. 'With Brice, you will enjoy the satisfaction of having a light snack while maintaining a healthy body,' she shared. More than that, she said the snacks were about creating 'special moments for friends, loved ones, and loyal customers.' 'Snack Brice While Listening To My Album' The launch wasn't just about the product, it was a mini showcase too! MINNIE sang a snippet of her solo track Valentine's Dream, busted out a few dance moves, and even teased fans with this line: 'Snack Brice while listening to my album.' (Marketing queen behaviour 💅) She also gave a cheeky suggestion for Brice's next line of new flavours 'Som tam? Durian? Let's go for durian!' Honestly? We'd snack on that. Fans didn't leave empty-handed either, as people were grabbing baskets of Brice, snapping pics at activity booths, and soaking up every second of the K-pop chaos. Will MINNIE Be Back? All signs point to yes! MINNIE spoke fondly of Malaysia, saying the weather reminds her of home and that the iconic 'Malaysia Truly Asia' jingle has 'stick in my head,' since she was a child, she laughed. 'I'd love to come to Malaysia more often. Please wait for me and i-dle. Hopefully next year. Can you wait for us?' —- MINNIE. She also added, 'I wanna go visit Kota Kinabalu,' which sent Sabahan fans into a frenzy. 'The photos look so good — the sea looks clear, peaceful. I really want to go someday,' she said, adding that she hopes to visit Malaysia more often. So… could Brice be the real reason she keeps coming back? We're not saying it is, but we're also not, not saying it. 😗 So, are y'all ready to snack smart like MINNIE? The new Brice Himalayan Salt Flavoured Wholegrain Rice Puff is available now in 40g and 100g packs at Jaya Grocer, Mydin, Lotus's, AEON, and most major supermarkets near you. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
