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'Lives lost, voices silenced:' 22 Palestinian journalists killed, internet blackout from Israeli airstrikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

CHICAGO -- Twenty-two Palestinian journalists have been killed and communication has been cut off with the outside world due to Israeli bombardments, in efforts to silence the reality in Gaza, a Chicago journalist says. About 27 journalists are confirmed dead, 22 Palestinian, 4 Israeli and one Lebanese. Eight more journalists were reported injured, and nine others are missing or detained, according to data collected by the Committee to Protect Journalists. All the deaths are reported as 'dangerous assignments' on their website as opposed to 'murderer or in crossfire combat,' which Chicago-based Journalist Deanna Othman says is a disparity in the reporting of Palestinian journalist deaths -- despite heavily targeted Israeli attacks. "Some of them are not even receiving the support from their workplaces after they have been killed," Othman said.Issam Abdullah, a Beirut-based videographer for Reuters was killed in an Israeli shelling attack near the Lebanon border on Oct. 13. In this p...

How a Chicago company's charity helps build future generations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

CHICAGO — Simple acts of charity by one of Chicago's most well-known companies are having a major impact on the success of others. You can find proof of that in an organization that was started in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. During a fall afternoon at the Old Chicago Post Office, employees of Pepsico spend the day filling backpacks with supplies to be distributed to a number of community-based organizations in the city. Workers from a few divisions in the company took time away from their day jobs to take part in this event for Pepsico's "Give Back" month. "For us here who spend most of our time in the office, it's great to be able to come out and do something like this, and pack the meals for those who need it," said Pepsico employee Chris Mountain of this particular effort. There is also Pepsi's "PREP" program that provides internships, workplace opportunities, and other aid to organizations in Chicago's south and west sides. "We were intentional about serving grassroots orga...

Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for Cook County due to severe weather, flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Friday for increased access to state resources and emergency personnel for Cook County residents impacted by severe weather and flooding. Severe storms passed through Cook County on Sept. 17, producing heavy rainfall, flash flooding, low visibility and nine inches of precipitation. The severe storm system caused substantial flooding, extensive property damage, power outages and blocked roadways. IDOT: New ramp closures on Kennedy Expressway starting Monday According to a report by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, local resources have been exhausted, prompting the need for assistance at the state and federal levels."Many areas in Cook County suffered extensive damages due to last month’s torrential rain and flooding," Pritzker stated. "To support those impacted across the state, I have signed a disaster proclamation to mobilize every available resource, accelerating...

Man charged in investigation after woman's body found in northwest Austin fire, affidavit says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested in connection with a September homicide investigation where a woman’s body was set on fire in northwest Austin, according to a Travis County affidavit.The affidavit said Andrew Alexander Cole, 45, faced a charge of tampering or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair—a second-degree felony. Cole remained booked into the Travis County jail Friday on a bond of more than $100,000, according to jail records.KXAN has begun looking into attorney information for Cole. If an attorney is found and a statement is received, this story will be updated.Investigators believed Cole was with Davis for her death and then tampered with evidence when he “removed the victim from his hotel room, drove the victim to a neighborhood, placed the victim on the side of the road and lit her on fire,” according to the affidavit. RELATED: Search warrant: Police bel...

'Murder-for-hire' trial against former Austin car dealer begins next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Austin residents will stand trial next month for their alleged roles in the 2020 kidnapping and murder of a Tennessee couple. PREVIOUS: Texas auto dealer exec Erik Charles Maund indicted in murder-for-hire of Nashville couple Erik Charles Maund, 48, a former partner with the Austin-area Maund Automotive Group, faces felony charges of murder for hire, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and kidnapping resulting in death. Co-defendants Bryon Brockway, 48, of Austin, and Adam Carey, 32, of Richlands, North Carolina, both face the same charges as Maund. The FBI identified both men as former active-duty members of the U.S. Marine Corps; Brockway served in the Force Recon unit and Carey in the Special Operations Group.A fourth defendant, Gilad Peled, entered a plea deal in December 2022, which, according to online records, the court accepted. He is scheduled for a sentencing...

Push continues for EMS direct payment bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, multiple lawmakers as well as EMS providers are calling on Governor Hochul to sign legislation that would change the way ambulance services are paid for. Assemblyman Phil Steck, (representing District 110) and Jay Tyler, the Director of Guilderland EMS, explained the Direct Pay Bill passed both houses in the legislature earlier this year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Once the Governor signs the bill into law it will require health insurance companies to send payments to EMS companies instead of patients, even if the insurance company does not have a relationship with the EMS provider. "We use insurance funding for fuel, for tires, for medical supplies, for equipment. That in turn gets related to the patient, and in turn the community, EMS agencies are a big part of the community" Said Tyler.Also this week, A proposed amendment to the state constitution could impact ma...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: October 23-27

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, October 23 through 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New Japanese restaurant opens in WiltonHaru Japanese Steakhouse has opened its doors in Wilton. The restaurant is in the former Golden Corral space at 15 Old Gick Road, across from Walmart.Tipsy Taco Cantina opens in LathamA new taco eatery has opened in Latham. Tipsy Taco Cantina officially opened on October 24 at 704 New Loudon Road.Culinary students bringing soul food to Glens FallsSUNY Adirondack’s bastion of culinary expertise on Hudson Avenue is holding a special dinner this weekend in celebration of southern soul food and African American roots. Soul Food Night comes to Seasoned on Saturday, October 28.Fine dining fundraisers to support Chapman MuseumFans of local histo...

Albany Institute offering free Halloween weekend admission

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Institute of History and Art will be offering free admission for Halloween weekend. The museum will be holding special events on October 28 and 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The institute will commemorate the holiday with a "Happenin' Halloween" family day on Saturday. Activities will include spooky gallery tours, fun art projects and children's book readings, with candy provided.Sunday will feature a book talk with author Katherine Manthorne. She will be discussing her latest work "Fidelia Bridges: Nature into Art", a biography on the best-selling female artist in post-Civil War America. Trick-or-treating hours for Halloween in the Capital Region The Albany Institute is located at 125 Washington Avenue. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

WATCH: Rat shares doughnut with fellow rodent on subway tracks in Manhattan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – Who says chivalry is dead? A rat was seen bringing a doughnut to a fellow rodent on subway tracks in New York City in a recent video shared on TikTok. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Carly Hittner uploaded the video to the social media platform. "Donut rat treats his woman better than half you other rats in the city," she wrote in the caption. “Some of the men in this city need lessons in chivalry."The video shows the courageous little critter carrying a doughnut—over half the size of its own body—under the tracks to another rat, revealed at the end. The video has nearly 450,000 likes.Many viewers share Hittner's feelings about the rodent. "He’s treating her better than any man has ever treated me," one commenter wrote. Bear caught on camera ringing doorbell in California Another cited the rat as an example of a "high-value man."And the official TikTok account for Tinder, a company that specializes in...

Lincoln County prosecutor pushes to bring Pam Hupp trial closer to St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:06 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - Prosecutors want the high-profile Pam Hupp murder trial moved back closer to the St. Louis area.The Lincoln County Prosecutor’s Office has just announced their plans to ask a judge for the move. It comes after a defense request for a change of venue sent the trial more than 200 miles away to the Springfield, Missouri, area.Lincoln County Prosecutor Mike Wood wrote in a news release, “I agree that a change of venue from Lincoln County – the scene of the crimes – is still appropriate. However, as my office has continued its in-depth planning to conduct what we estimate will be a month-long trial, it is more and more apparent that the physical distance between the scene of the crimes and green county will cause cumbersome and inefficient delivery of justice.”  Pam Hupp is currently serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger. Her current charges and pending trial involve the 2011 Betsy Faria murder, which occurred just outside of Troy, Missou...