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France 24
2 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Hodgkinson in sparkling track return one year after Olympic 800m gold
The 23-year-old Briton showed no sign of the lingering hamstring problems that had sidelined her for months as she clocked a meet record of 1min 54.74sec in hot and humid conditions in the Polish city of Chorzow. "That was so much fun," said Hodgkinson, who had described her comeback race at the Silesia Diamond League meet as a vital "stepping stone" to the September 13-21 world championships in Tokyo. "It's amazing, I really wanted to have this opportunity, I don't have much time to get ready for the worlds, so I have to put something down," she added. Dutch pacemaker Lisanne de Witte set the rhythm for what organisers had hoped would be a 1:54.50 race and Hodgkinson led the chasing pack through 400m in 56.09sec. Chased by Kenya's Liliane Odira, the Briton looked comfortable as she pulled away solo for the final 300 metres, pushing herself down the home straight for a fine win. The victory marks the end of a long road back from injury for Hodgkinson. She was forced to withdraw from an event in February that bore her name – the Keely Klassic, at which she had intended to make a tilt at the long-standing world indoor 800m world record. Hodgkinson then pulled out of last month's Diamond League meet in London. She is now expected to go head-to-head with training partner Georgia Hunter Bell, the Olympic 1500m bronze medallist, over 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League next week.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Ottawa mom warns others after teen daughter dragged by Uber and injured
An Ottawa mother says she's frustrated with Uber and disappointed with local police after her daughter was dragged along a street by an Uber vehicle and injured. Liliane, whose last name CBC is withholding to protect the identity of her teenager because she's worried about stigma at school, says nearly three months after the incident, she's seen no consequences for the driver, nor any accountability from either the company or police — until CBC News started asking questions. "People need to know that Uber and companies like this are operating with impunity in our communities," said Lilliane, who has been accessing accident benefits through her own car insurance company. Uber refunded the $10.46 fare, but hadn't offered any compensation or statements to the family, she said. "That really doesn't seem right to me. Not even an apology," she said. "They are nearly impossible to reach." Liliane says her daughter took an Uber to school on the morning of April 9, and as she was getting out of the car her jacket sleeve got caught in the door. The driver, seemingly unaware, drove off, dragging the girl on her bare left hip until passersby flagged the driver to stop. "She was in shock. Her pants had been pulled down," said Liliane. "I think the backpack saved her life. I think it kept her head up." Liliane showed CBC photos of her daughter's injuries, but didn't want them shown publicly because they show private areas of her daughter's body. The largest visible injury was a reddish-brown skin abrasion on her daughter's hip that covered most of her left backside. Liliane said her family doctor removed pebbles and other debris that had become embedded in the teen's skin. The incident also left several scratches down her legs. Liliane said her daughter's knees and shoulders were also injured, and said the teen is still receiving physiotherapy. Feeling 'abandoned' by police Liliane says Ottawa police initially informed her family that they may lay charges under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. She says they told her the driver hadn't reported the incident to authorities, nor exchanged information with her daughter after the incident. But after following up several times, Liliane said she felt "abandoned and ignored by the police." In an emil, Ottawa police told CBC officers had investigated and "the results were shared with the involved individuals." Police confirmed to CBC that they hadn't laid charges but couldn't share their rationale, citing privacy. Liliane said the only "results" she got were a few text messages from police that she shared with CBC. In them, police suggested the driver was "remorseful" and said they wouldn't pursue charges. "What a terrible example to set for a child," said Liliane, tearing up. "Nothing. No consequences. She's the only one with consequences." In a statement, the police spokesperson said individuals dissatisfied with outcomes of investigations can contact the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency, an oversight body — which Liliane plans to do. Driver no longer with Uber Getting in touch with Uber and its insurance partner also proved difficult for the family. Liliane said the companies tried to "blow [her] off" by citing privacy, even though she was calling on behalf of her own child. When CBC News contacted Uber about the incident, a spokesperson said the company has now "banned the driver's access to the platform." Liliane was surprised to learn this, and said Uber had only told her the driver wouldn't be matched with her daughter anymore. "I had not been informed of this by Uber or anyone. The first I hear of it is from [CBC]," she said. In a statement, Uber added safety remains its "top priority." "We recognize how scary this situation must have been for the rider and their family, and we're glad to hear the rider is on the mend," wrote the Uber spokesperson. Liliane feels the company still hasn't taken responsibility for what happened, and says their response isn't enough. "When something goes bad, how do they respond? Stonewall. Delay. Diffuse. Drag it out," she said. Apologies 'few and far between': lawyer Personal injury lawyer Teresa Park says apologies from companies like Uber are "very few and far between" because they can be perceived as an admission of fault. "You'll see a lot of rideshare companies either being completely radio silent, or giving you a runaround," said Park, who's with Iacobelli Law Firm. When passengers download the app they agree to certain terms and conditions, and Park says those may hinder litigation, depending on the jurisdiction and facts in each case. But Park says successful cases against negligent drivers or companies are still possible through civil court. Park recommends anyone who's injured in such an incident take screenshots and photos, get assessed medically, and report it to police in a timely manner. "Essentially, be a detective for yourself," Park advised. If possible, she suggests people retain a lawyer who may send a letter to Uber to preserve evidence such as dashcam footage or any communication between the company and driver — before it gets deleted. "That might be the smoking gun, if you will, in proving that the driver was negligent," Park said. She warns in some cases, insurance companies may offer lump sums when victims may be entitled to more. She recommends getting legal advice prior to signing anything.
CBC
07-07-2025
- CBC
Ottawa mom warns others after teen daughter dragged by Uber and injured
An Ottawa mother says she's frustrated with Uber and disappointed with local police after her daughter was dragged along a street by an Uber vehicle and injured. Liliane, whose last name CBC is withholding to protect the identity of her teenager because she's worried about stigma at school, says nearly three months after the incident, she's seen no consequences for the driver, nor any accountability from either the company or police — until CBC News started asking questions. "People need to know that Uber and companies like this are operating with impunity in our communities," said Lilliane, who has been accessing accident benefits through her own car insurance company. Uber refunded the $10.46 fare, but hadn't offered any compensation or statements to the family, she said. "That really doesn't seem right to me. Not even an apology," she said. "They are nearly impossible to reach." Liliane says her daughter took an Uber to school on the morning of April 9, and as she was getting out of the car her jacket sleeve got caught in the door. The driver, seemingly unaware, drove off, dragging the girl on her bare left hip until passersby flagged the driver to stop. "She was in shock. Her pants had been pulled down," said Liliane. "I think the backpack saved her life. I think it kept her head up." Liliane showed CBC photos of her daughter's injuries, but didn't want them shown publicly because they show private areas of her daughter's body. The largest visible injury was a reddish-brown skin abrasion on her daughter's hip that covered most of her left backside. Liliane said her family doctor removed pebbles and other debris that had become embedded in the teen's skin. The incident also left several scratches down her legs. Liliane said her daughter's knees and shoulders were also injured, and said the teen is still receiving physiotherapy. Feeling 'abandoned' by police Liliane says Ottawa police initially informed her family that they may lay charges under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. She says they told her the driver hadn't reported the incident to authorities, nor exchanged information with her daughter after the incident. But after following up several times, Liliane said she felt "abandoned and ignored by the police." In an emil, Ottawa police told CBC officers had investigated and "the results were shared with the involved individuals." Police confirmed to CBC that they hadn't laid charges but couldn't share their rationale, citing privacy. Liliane said the only "results" she got were a few text messages from police that she shared with CBC. In them, police suggested the driver was "remorseful" and said they wouldn't pursue charges. "What a terrible example to set for a child," said Liliane, tearing up. "Nothing. No consequences. She's the only one with consequences." In a statement, the police spokesperson said individuals dissatisfied with outcomes of investigations can contact the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency, an oversight body — which Liliane plans to do. Driver no longer with Uber Getting in touch with Uber and its insurance partner also proved difficult for the family. Liliane said the companies tried to "blow [her] off" by citing privacy, even though she was calling on behalf of her own child. When CBC News contacted Uber about the incident, a spokesperson said the company has now "banned the driver's access to the platform." Liliane was surprised to learn this, and said Uber had only told her the driver wouldn't be matched with her daughter anymore. "I had not been informed of this by Uber or anyone. The first I hear of it is from [CBC]," she said. In a statement, Uber added safety remains its "top priority." "We recognize how scary this situation must have been for the rider and their family, and we're glad to hear the rider is on the mend," wrote the Uber spokesperson. Liliane feels the company still hasn't taken responsibility for what happened, and says their response isn't enough. "When something goes bad, how do they respond? Stonewall. Delay. Diffuse. Drag it out," she said. Apologies 'few and far between': lawyer Personal injury lawyer Teresa Park says apologies from companies like Uber are "very few and far between" because they can be perceived as an admission of fault. "You'll see a lot of rideshare companies either being completely radio silent, or giving you a runaround," said Park, who's with Iacobelli Law Firm. When passengers download the app they agree to certain terms and conditions, and Park says those may hinder litigation, depending on the jurisdiction and facts in each case. But Park says successful cases against negligent drivers or companies are still possible through civil court. Park recommends anyone who's injured in such an incident take screenshots and photos, get assessed medically, and report it to police in a timely manner. "Essentially, be a detective for yourself," Park advised. If possible, she suggests people retain a lawyer who may send a letter to Uber to preserve evidence such as dashcam footage or any communication between the company and driver — before it gets deleted. "That might be the smoking gun, if you will, in proving that the driver was negligent," Park said. She warns in some cases, insurance companies may offer lump sums when victims may be entitled to more. She recommends getting legal advice prior to signing anything.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Private Life' Review: Fluent in French, Jodie Foster Steers an Upscale, Paris-Set Psychological Thriller
A sophisticated American in Paris, psychiatrist Liliane Steiner has a habit of recording her sessions. Is it because her patients speak French, and she's afraid of missing a thought? (I doubt much eludes Jodie Foster, who plays the almost Hitchcockian character in her first significant French-language role in more than 20 years.) Or is it because Liliane isn't really listening to these people, whose problems all sounds so frivolous, they practically blend together in a torrent of white noise on the soundtrack of 'Private Life'? In Rebecca Zlotowski's sleek but slippery psychological thriller, Liliane is caught off-guard by the news that Paula Cohen-Solal (Virginie Efira), a woman who failed to appear for her last three appointments, has in fact committed suicide. Liliane didn't see it coming and now she's rattled, wondering what else she might have missed. Paula's death sends Liliane back to her archives, listening for clues, though she's not likely to find the truth there. More from Variety Guillermo Galoe Unpacks His Insider's Vision of a Family Riven by Its Shanty Town's Demolition in Critics' Week's 'Sleepless City' New York Erotic Tale 'Drunken Noodles' Sells to Taiwan, France and Germany for M-Appeal (EXCLUSIVE) Rebel Wilson Escalates Battle With 'The Deb' Producers in 'Bizarre Outburst of Jealousy' After Cannes Yacht Party In fact, Anne Berest and Zlotowski's playful screenplay suggests that much of what Liliane's patients share with her is a kind of invented reality, in which they appear as the heroes or victims of their own stories for their therapist's benefit. To what extent might they be weaving entire fictions, and how much does she actually know of the lives they lead outside her office? That's an intriguing premise for an old-school psychological mystery, the likes of which Hollywood once made in abundance, before the genre migrated to TV. When Liliane shows up at a memorial ceremony for Paula, she's caught off guard when her late patient's husband (Mathieu Amalric) loses his temper and ejects her from the gathering. Apparently, Paula died of an overdose, taking all the medication Liliane had prescribed at once — though Liliane prefers to think that foul play might have been involved. In theory, she should have to answer to the authorities, although Liliane takes it upon herself to investigate, starting with the recordings. If Liliane were seeing a therapist of her own (as in a scene with an ex-mentor played by Paris-based filmmaker Frederick Wiseman), that professional might call it a case of countertransference: Rather than accept her own responsibility or negligence, Liliane looks for another explanation. But her body is sending contradictory messages. For starters, she can't stop crying. It's not out of sorrow, insists Liliane, but a short circuit of some kind in her tear ducts. Liliane's condition seems especially embarrassing for so stoic a woman, unaccustomed to showing the slightest emotion. Though nothing in 'Private Life' looks banal, the sight of Foster's eyes streaming nonstop ranks among Zlotowski's more striking visuals. Liliane's ex-husband Gabriel (Daniel Auteuil) is a doctor, so she books an appointment, but the crying continues. So Liliane does something she never thought she would, going to see a hypnotist who'd succeeded where she couldn't (convincing one of her patients to stop smoking) and giving herself over to what she'd always considered a quack procedure. Whatever you make of such alternative methods, hypnosis certainly makes the film more interesting, as it gives Liliane access to a vision in which her patient also appears — a flashback to World War 2-era Paris that looks like something out of a Claude Lelouch movie — with the added twist that they might have been lovers in a past life. Could this explain the affinity Liliane feels toward Paula? And might the sight of Liliane's son Julien (Vincent Lacoste) dressed as an SS officer explain her lifelong coldness toward him? The specter of antisemitism isn't just a passing detail, but an issue of personal significance to Zlotowski, who is Jewish. Here, the director implies that Liliane's vision is no less valid a reality than the one Paula was spinning for her, though you might want to brush up on your Lacanian dream analysis before trying to unpack a sequence that recalls such films as 'Dead Again' and 'Spellbound'). There's a deliciously overripe, almost campy quality to much of 'Private Life' that's expertly balanced by the intense focus of Foster's performance. Liliane always seems sure of herself, even when we the audience are fairly certain she's barking up the wrong tree. Practically every step of her investigation involves overstepping the ethics of her profession, and yet Foster's conviction never wavers. Would it surprise you to learn that the whole experience provides a much-needed form of therapy for Liliane as well? She's become complacent in her profession, and her personal relationships (with Gabriel, Julien and her newborn grandson) are a shambles. Running around like Nancy Drew from one corner of France to the other reignites something in Liliane. And while the ultimate destination somewhat underwhelms, it's a thrill to see Foster navigating a fully bilingual role, while tossing off the kind of snide remarks only an expat could feel toward the French — a tiny glimpse into Foster's private life, perhaps. Best of Variety The Best Albums of the Decade
