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Journalist working for AFP news agency killed in Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French international news agency Agence France-Presse says its Ukraine video coordinator was killed Tuesday during a rocket attack near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.In a tweet, AFP said other agency journalists were with Arman Soldin at the time of the Grad rocket bombardment. French media outlets reported that the late afternoon attack took place in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar, a town near Bakhmut. Russian forces have been trying to capture the city for nine months, making Bakhmut the focus of the war’s longest battle. Soldin was 32 years old and born in Sarajevo, now the capital of Bosnia, according to the French media reports. AFP said it was “devastated” at Soldin’s death and “all of our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.” In May 2022, French journalist Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff, who was working in Ukraine for BFM-TV, was killed near Severodonetsk in the east. The Associated Press

Signed in purple ink, Minnesota dedicates highway to Prince

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince is being honored in Minnesota as the state renames a seven-mile stretch of highway that runs past his Paisley Park recording studios. Minnesota Gov. Tim Waz used purple ink on Tuesday to sign the bill that dedicates the roadway formerly known as Minnesota Highway 5 to Prince. Now, the stretch of road in the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie will be named the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Prince’s friends and fans are covering the costs of the purple signs that will soon go up along the road.After touring Paisley Park on Tuesday, Walz described Prince as a “global icon” and “creative genius.” The governor said this is the “coolest bill signing” he’s ever done.For Minnesotans, Prince is “part of our shared cultural identity that really does transcend generations,” Walz said, adding that the highway dedication is just “a small recognition” of Prince and a gift to Minnesota.“I for one am just incredibly gra...

Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows, taking vocal rest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

(WHNT) - Country superstar Morgan Wallen has canceled the next six weeks of his One Night At A Time tour due to a doctor's suggested vocal rest but could make his return to the stage in time for his scheduled appearances in Chicago. Wallen took to Twitter telling his fans that his doctors recommended that he take a six-week vocal rest after a throat scope showed he is suffering from vocal cord trauma.The announcement comes after he abruptly canceled a show on April 23 in Oxford, MS. Wallen says he took ten days off for vocal rest and then played three shows in Florida May 4-6. Morgan Wallen falls hard during Kentucky concert, video shows Wallen says following those shows he felt "terrible" and he went in for a vocal cord scope following and the results of that showed vocal cord trauma. Doctors advised Wallen to take a six-week vocal rest or he could risk permanent vocal cord damage.The following cities will be affected by this announcement: Hershey, PAEastford Rutherford, NJAustin...

Get a free McChicken at McDonald's for one day only

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

(WSYR) — Love chicken sandwiches? How about free chicken sandwiches? If so, you can head to McDonald's for a free McChicken.The restaurant chain has announced a one-day-only deal, offering the sandwich for free to McDonald's customers all day Wednesday — but there's a catch.(Courtesy of SHIFT Communications)To get your free McChicken (regular or spicy), you have to order using the McDonald’s app, though no purchase is necessary. Ale ‘n’ Angus Pub wins Best NY Burger Competition for third year in a row The deal is offered to new and existing users of the app at participating McDonald's, though first-time app users will earn three times the rewards points.McDonald's customers can pay on the app using a debit or credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or Venmo. The app is available for both Android and Apple devices.

North Shore beach lands on 'Best Secret Beaches in US' list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. — A North Shore beach made the list of the 100 best "secret beaches" families want to visit this summer. In a poll of 3,000 families by Family Destinations Guide, Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff came in at No. 54. The beach is on Lake Michigan and is described as having pristine white sand, crystal clear water and stunning views of the lake. For residents of Lake Bluff, the beach is free. Non-residents, however, musr purchase daily passes for access. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesAwahua beach in Hawaii topped the list.

Alex Caruso gets an honor from the NBA for the 2022-2023 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

CHICAGO — One of the most consistent things for the Bulls this past season was the steady defense of one of their guards in both a reserve and starter's role. Alex Caruso was so effective in that aspect of the game that the NBA has placed him on one of their end of season teams. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has been named to the NBA’s 2022-2023 All-Defensive first team..It’s the guard’s first selection to any postseason All-NBA list..He’s the 1st member of the Bulls to make the All-Defensive first team since Joakim Noah in 2013-2014..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/n7ng4GcoYy— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) May 9, 2023The guard made the NBA's All-Defensive first team, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. It's the first postseason honor of any kind for Caruso, who is in his second year with the Bulls and sixth in the NBA.Caruso received 50 votes for the first team and 25 for the second, with his 125 total points being enough to get him in the top five. He joined the Bucks' Jrue...

Pentagon officially renames Fort Hood to honor first 4-star Hispanic general

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Defense Department on Tuesday officially renamed Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos, honoring the nation's first Hispanic four-star general who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.The U.S. Army held a ceremony at the base in central Texas to commemorate the official change, part of an effort to rename nine bases in the country that honor Confederate generals. Until the renaming, Fort Hood had honored John Bell Hood, a Confederate general.Fort Cavazos honors the service and legacy of Richard E. Cavazos, who was born in Texas to Mexican-American parents and eventually rose to become a commanding general of the U.S. Army Force Command.Undersecretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo called Cavazos a "legendary" soldier and said he wanted to "recognize his impact" on the military."Today's change is a fitting one," Camarillo said. "General Cavazos displayed his talent, his bravery, his valor and innovation multiple times in a highly decorated career."Cavazos enlisted with the U....

Alien statue stolen from 102-year-old Michigan woman returned

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

ASHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An alien statue that was taken from outside the home of a 102-year-old woman near Grant, Michigan, has been returned.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Daynelle VanderLaan said the alien statue was returned overnight. She went on to thank Nexstar's WOOD-TV and everyone who shared the story. We could be seeing the northern lights more often: Here’s why For around six years, the alien statue had sat outside the VanderLaan’s home near Grant until it was taken sometime between April 22 and 23.Her mother-in-law, Freda, 102, built a special relationship with the statue, says Daynelle. Freda has Alzheimer’s, which causes her to forget many things. However, she remembers the extraterrestrial, who is always waving outside her home.After it was taken, the VanderLaans considered buying another statue but could not find any with the unique waving stance. They did not want to press charges against whoever nabbed it, they just wanted to back."THE ALIEN IS BACK HOME!...

Rain continues to affect Central Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Rain and thunderstorms fell over our eastern counties this morning. The rain moved in to southern Fayette County around 8:30 a.m., spreading north and west as the morning progressed.The rain moved into the I-35 portion of Central Texas after 11 a.m, then entered the Hill Country after noon. Thankfully, there was no severe weather outside of some lightning. Higher rain totals since midnight have averaged between .50" and 1.00".The rain gauge at the Colorado River at La Grange measured .54" this morning to add to the 2.74" that was recorded Monday afternoon.Future model runs point to these showers and thunderstorms continuing into the afternoon and evening. Today's severe weather risk is only for the eastern half of Fayette County. There is also a flood threat for the rest of today and tonight. Flood threat is moderate for Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, and Lee Cos.There continues to be flood threat for tomorrow, as well. It's interesting to note, though, that two high-r...

Texas House unanimously expels Bryan Slaton after sexual misconduct allegations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:47 GMT

The above video shows GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton's name slate being removed after the vote. AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House voted unanimously on Tuesday to expel embattled GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton, amid allegations he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old female staffer. The vote comes a day after Slaton submitted his resignation papers to the governor, after a House panel made public its findings about his misconduct. Under mounting pressure, Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas House Rep. David Spiller, R-Jacksboro, said all of the facts alleged in the House General Investigating Committee's report on Slaton are "completely undisputed" by Slaton and others. According to the report, Slaton showed a pattern of inappropriate behavior with the aide. The committee said his actions came to a head one evening on March 31, when he invited the staffer to his Austin apartment and providing her enough alcohol that she reportedly felt "dizzy" before the ...