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Mayor Johnson to address migrant crisis Tuesday amid frigid weather

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson plans to address Chicago's migrant crisis Tuesday morning as temperatures continue to be below freezing.Johnson will join faith leaders and other charitable organizations to address the crisis at 10 a.m.Mayor Johnson signed a contract to build large, winterized tents to house migrants in mid-September but has never publicly shared a specific target date for the facilities to be opened. The governor’s office announced Monday that the winterized tent camp, located in Brighton Park at 38th and California, won’t be open until mid-December. A shelter will also open at a former CVS Pharmacy building in the 2600 block of South Pulaski.Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th Ward) expressed opposition to the Brighton Park site and said she is concerned about possible toxic metals present in the soil. Brighton Park residents filed a lawsuit to keep the site from housing more than 1,000 migrants.So far, more than 22,000 migrants have been bussed or flown to Chicago since August ...

Report: Patrick Kane signs deal with Red Wings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

DETROIT — Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane will be joining the other side of an Original Six rivalry, reportedly signing with the Detroit Red Wings.Kane has been rehabbing from a hip resurfacing surgery he underwent about six months ago.He is signing a one-year deal to join the Red Wings, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Details of his contract aren't available at this time.ESPN reported that Kane replied "because I love the game" when asked by hockey executives why he wanted to put his body through rehab at the age of 35.The deal reconnects Kane with his former linemate in Chicago Alex Debrincat.Kane, arguably the greatest American hockey player ever, was traded to the Rangers on Feb. 28 in exchange for a second-round pick, a fourth-round pick and a veteran defenseman — ending 16 seasons in Chicago.There's no word at this time when Kane could make his Red Wings debut.

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart; Taylor Swift and SZA also top streaming lists

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.Wallen’s hit emerged as the country song with the most days — 52 — at No. 1 on the Global Daily Top 100 chart.Nigerian rapper Rema’s “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez was No. 12 on the global songs chart, the highest entry, ever, for an African song. (“Calm Down” was No. 1 on the streamer’s Shazam chart.)This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo)Joining “Last Night” at the very top of the global songs list were “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus in second, “Kill Bill...

Fragile truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians if fighting resumes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release more hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war and Israel under growing pressure to spare Palestinian civilians when it renews its offensive.For the first time since the cease-fire began, Israel and Hamas traded accusations of a serious violation. The Israeli military said three explosive devices were detonated near its troops at two locations in northern Gaza, and that militants at one site opened fire on the troops, who fired back. It said its troops were in positions in accordance with the terms of the truce,Hamas, in turn, accused Israel of committing a “blatant breach of the ceasefire,” triggering retaliation by its fighters, without providing details. It said in a statement that it “was still committed to the cease-fire so long as the enemy is committed to it,” and urged med...

DOJ: Slingerlands man sexually exploited child

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Slingerlands man was indicted after he allegedly repeatedly molested a child under his care and took inappropriate images of them, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Daniel Funio, 73, was indicted on five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of child pornography possession. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, the indictment, and a previously filed complaint, it's alleged that Funio repeatedly molested a child in his care and took inappropriate images between 2022 and May 2023. The DOJ says the child reported the abuse to their elementary school after a presentation on inappropriate touching and sexual contact.If found guilty, Funio faces a prison term of 15 years to life with a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of at least five years to life. Funio has been in custody since May.

Sebastian Maniscalco to perform in Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be taking his "It Ain't Right Tour" to the MVP Arena in Albany on October 3, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. to the general public online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Maniscalco is from the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. In 2005, he started performing at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California. He's released six comedy specials, his first being in 2009, with his last two "Stay Hungry" and "Is It Me?" streaming on Netflix. Maniscalco is also credited with multiple acting appearances, including films such as "The Irishman," "Green Book," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."

Touching video of Bruce Willis grasping daughter's hand draws mixed reactions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

A recently posted Instagram video showing actor Bruce Willis reaching for and grasping the hand of his daughter is causing mixed reactions. In the short video posted Friday, Willis' daughter Scout is seen with her hand outstretched and she begins to smile when she feels Bruce’s touch.Reactions to the video have been mixed however with some fans saying it is an invasion of privacy. “I can't help but think he is being used by wife to get attention 😢 he can't give consent,” hopeapplefinncooper posted.“I feel like we shouldnt see him like this... He isnt a public figure anymore and deserves peace and privacy,” _houseofthewolves wrote.Others supported the video and its transparency. “I think people saying “this should be private” are uncomfortable with the subject matter and how transparent the family is being about his diagnosis/status. I applaud them for exposing their family situation,” profound_bound posted.“Dementia is nothing to be ashamed of … I don’t think his fami...

Kali Uchis and Karol G Unveil Labios Mordidos

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

Kali Uchis and Karol G Unveil Labios Mordidos: Columbian artists Kali Uchis and Karol G have collaborated on new song and video “Labios Mordidos,” which translates to “Bitten Lips.”It’s a reggaeton-infused banger, and it’s not the first time the two stars have worked together — they collab’ed on “Me Tengo Que Ir” from Karol G’s Mañana Sera Bonita (Bichota Season) earlier this year.“I’m so excited for the Kuchis to finally have one of my favorite songs on Orquídeas with one of my favorite artists, Karol,” Uchis said in a statement. “I hope this brings everyone lots of holiday cheer and you make plenty of memories going into the new year with this song!”According to the press release, “‘Labios Mordidos’ is taken from Kali’s fourth LP and second Spanish-language album, Orquídeas, set for release January 12, 2024—pre-order/pre-save it here. Beyond Karol G, Orquídeas features collaborations with some of the big...

Customer bites staff at Charley’s Los Gatos

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

Nov. 22NOISE DISTURBANCE: 12:08 a.m. at University Avenue and Towne Terrace. A caller said loud voices and fast cars in the area were waking them up.PETTY THEFT: 2:22 p.m. at Woodlands Healthcare Center on Terreno De Flores Lane. A patient said money was missing from his wallet.SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 11:08 p.m. at Northside Lot on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. A man was walking by Tesla chargers and shining a portable green laser device over cars.Nov. 23SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: 2:54 p.m. on National Avenue. A man was sitting in a white Lexus SUV smoking and spitting and kept looking aroundNov. 24PETTY THEFT: 2:27 a.m. on Harding Avenue. Four suspects rummaged through an unlocked vehicle and stole $10. The victim had video of the suspects; their faces were covered but she said the shoes were identifiable.NOISE DISTURBANCE: 7:18 p.m. at Loma Alta Avenue and Alta Heights Court. A caller reported a loud party with about 10 younger children yelling and being very loud. The caller was aware of the nois...

Dying man’s car crashes into San Francisco building

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:06:07 GMT

A car carrying two men who had been stabbed crashed into a building in San Francisco’s Mission District, and one of the men later died of his wounds.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Bay Area homicides 2023: Map and details The crash was reported around 12:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, San Francisco police said. Officers found a vehicle had struck a commercial building on Potrero Avenue near 24th Street, a block from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.The men in the car, ages 27 and 34, had life-threatening injuries from apparent stab wounds. Both were taken to a hospital, where the younger man died.The preliminary investigation suggested the men were attempting to drive to a hospital after being stabbed, the police report said. No details were released about the site of the attack or suspects.