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SAG-AFTRA strike takes over Chicago's Buckingham Fountain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

CHICAGO — Members of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) brought their voices back to Grant Park as they remain on strike.SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local hosted a rally to try and pressure the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to negotiate a contract they deem fair. Their demands are related to wages, revenue sharing, and protection of images and performances in order to prevent the replacement of humans by artificial intelligence. Could the White Sox leave Guaranteed Rate Field? Report indicates it could happen According to a press release, the rally featured "Chicago-born actors, including SAG-AFTRA President Charles Gardner & member Ta’Rhonda Jones, speaking about their experience and why they’re committed to remain on strike until a fair contract is reached."SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since Jul. 13 while the closely related Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2 for similar reasons.

Father of NFL's Caleb Farley killed, 2nd person injured after blast levels cornerback's home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WJZY) – An explosion overnight leveled a multimillion-dollar home in North Carolina owned by NFL cornerback Caleb Farley, leaving his father dead and another person injured, authorities said.Authorities confirmed with Nexstar's WJZY that the person who was killed has been identified as Robert Matthews Farley, 61, who was staying in the home at the time of the incident. The injured person, a male who was seen leaving the property as the first emergency crews arrived at the scene, was transported to Atrium Health CMC with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Kent Greene, director of Fire Services and Emergency Management for Iredell. His identity has not yet been released.Robert Farley’s body was recovered as crews were searching the debris, authorities said.The 6,391-square-foot house, located in Mooresville just off Lake Norman, was mostly reduced to rubble as of Tuesday morning. Farley was spotted at the scene with family Tuesday, speaking with authorities...

Crews working to recover body from 'remote' area of Mt. Bonnell

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Aug. 22, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews are working to recover a body that is located in a remote area of Mount Bonnell in west Austin. The Austin Fire Department said on social media Tuesday shortly after noon its Special Operations crews were working with STAR Flight to recover the body.According to AFD, crews have repelled into heavy brush to access and remove the body. It's not clear how the body was discovered or how the person died, but KXAN has reached out to the Austin Police Department for details and will update this story when a response is received. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Do You Believe? Con coming to Viaport Rotterdam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you believe in Sasquatch, mythical creatures, or the paranormal? If so, you might be interested in Viaport Rotterdam's "Do You Believe" Convention on August 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event explores the world of legendary creatures, elusive phenomena, and magical possibilities. Experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the area will be in attendance to share their insights and experiences on supernatural topics.Speakers include Steve Kulls on Sasquatch, Kenney W Irish on the Lake Champlain Monster, and paranormal investigator Shelley Brienza. Vendors will be selling merchandise including artifacts, books, collectibles, and mythical artwork. Hollowed Harvest moving from Altamont to Schenectady Admission tickets are $10 and children 2 years and younger are free. You can buy tickets on the Do You Believe? website.

Godsmack coming to Glens Falls this October

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This fall, a beloved hard rock band is coming to the city of Glens Falls to do just what the title of their latest album suggests. Godsmack is headed to Cool Insuring Arena and "Lighting Up the Sky."The group comes to Glens Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Celebrating the release of their eighth album, the Grammy-nominated band is traveling with Michigan-based metal band I Prevail. The Glens Falls show is the final stop on Godsmack's tour, starting in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Sept. 3. An artist presale starts on Wednesday, Aug. 23, with full ticket sales starting on Friday, Aug. 25.Godsmack's fall 2023 tour includes stops in Florida, Ohio, and various parts of Canada. Prior to Glens Falls, the tour stops at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, on Oct. 22.

Hollowed Harvest moving from Altamont to Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hollowed Harvest is returning to the Capital Region for 2023 but with some changes. The Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth opens on September 22 at Armory Studios in Schenectady. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In past years, Hollowed Harvest took place at the Altamont Fairgrounds and allowed visitors to walk through big Jack-O’-Lantern displays outdoors. Now, the Jack-O’-Lanterns will be inside as guests walk through the "labyrinth."The Hollowed Harvest includes a Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel, stories and songs of re-animated Jack-O’-Lanterns and ghosts, and a gallery of sculpted pumpkins. Also new this year, attendees can carve their own pumpkins. Flip Circus coming to Crossgates Mall “So much of Halloween is geared towards young adults with scary attractions,” said Matthew Glaser, CEO of BOLD Media, the parent company operating the event. “The Hollowed Harvest is a rare safe haven in the fun of ...

Learn about nighttime insects with a local entomologist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Interested in learning what creepy crawlers emerge and roam around the woods once the sun goes down? If you answered yes, don't have entomophobia, or are afraid of the dark, head to the Grafton Lakes State Park on September 1! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Between 7:30 and 9 p.m., visitors can join a staff entomologist for a nighttime insect catch-and-release program. The program is free and will be held behind the Welcome Center. Registration is not required.

St. Louis mayor wants to ban AR-15s, AK-47s on city streets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones plans to introduce new legislation that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s and similar "military-grade" weapons on city streets. In a Tuesday morning press conference, Jones announced her intent to introduce new gun safety legislation with support from the Board of Aldermen. Jones said the legislation would be designed to...Prohibit military-grade weapons on city streetsPrevent the transfer or sale of guns to minorsTake action on military-grade guns and similar untraceable firearmsPrepare St. Louis for the passage of Blair's Law to ban celebratory gunfireProhibit anyone convicted of insurrection or hate crimes from having guns in St. LouisJones says this push comes in an effort to tackle gun violence in St. Louis City. "Gun violence is a public health crisis that impacts families and communities in every neighborhood across our city," said Jones. "We're coming together around a shared vision: A safer, stronger St. Louis that is ready to stand up for ...

Man charged in wrong-way St. Charles I-70 crash that killed a child

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A Florissant man is facing charges after a child was killed in a drunk driving crash. Dioavian Cook is charged with driving while intoxicated and in the death of the 7-year-old. Police say that Cook is not in custody, but his bond is set at $100,000.Police say that Cook was driving the wrong way on I-70 at 100 mph on August 12, just east of David Hoekel Parkway. That is when he struck another vehicle, which resulted in the death of the child. The 24-year-old driver of that vehicle was also injured.Cook's blood alcohol content was tested two hours after the crash. At that time it was .20%. The legal limit to drive in the state of Missouri is .08%.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the boy was from Kansas City, Missouri, and he was riding in a car with two others during the crash.

Playoff prospects soar for St. Louis CITY SC, frontrunners for MLS West crown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - With more than two-thirds of its inaugural season in the books, St. Louis CITY SC is sitting pretty and is almost a lock for the MLS Cup playoffs. In their first game out of All-Star break Sunday, St. Louis prevailed through an excessive heat advisory and scored a season-best six goals. It was the team's first regular-season game in more than a month after the All-Star break, and the City Boys hardly skipped a beat. St. Louis CITY SC on track for historic feat among MLS expansion teams After Sunday, CITY SC leads the Western Conference with 44 points and a +19 goal differential. The next-closest team in the standings (LAFC) trails by seven points and only has a +9 goal advantage. As things currently stand, St. Louis CITY SC has not only kept playoff hopes intact in their first season, but also has a very realistic chance to take the Western Conference title. According to PlayoffStatus.com, a sports-based website that measures performance and playoff scenarios for US p...