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Federal public-service strike lands in middle of political battle for working class

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has often been followed by crowds of people looking to snag selfies, but with the largest federal public-sector strike in decades underway, Jagmeet Singh is the one receiving rock-star treatment in Ottawa.The federal NDP leader visited the picket line near Parliament Hill multiple times this week, appearing to be the only party leader to have shown face-to-face support to the thousands of public servants who walked off the job starting Wednesday.The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s decision to strike amid stalling negotiations with the federal government lands in the middle of a political fight for the support of organized labour and the working class.Union leaders and their members have historically found a home with the New Democrats, but for nearly a decade Trudeau has concentrated on eating into that support — and a confidence-and-supply agreement between the two parties has muddied the waters even more.The Liberal government agree...

Fake city Twitter accounts falsely claim Lake Shore Drive is closing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

CHICAGO — As Twitter strips away its system for verifying accounts, opportunists are jumping-in and impersonating elected officials and city agencies.An account posing as the Chicago Department of Transportation falsely claimed, “We’re excited to announce that beginning 5/2/23, North DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to private vehicles between Grand and Hollywood.  Only buses, delivery vehicles, and emergency vehicles will be allowed. This is a huge step forward!”The tweet was shared more than 180 times and seen by nearly 158,000 people as of noon Friday.  Chase warns Chicago employees about potential for more downtown disturbances The false claims were then amplified by another fake account posing as Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, complete with an official portrait of the mayor.  “My administration is proud to announce the single largest decarbonization effort in the history of Chicago,” the fake account claimed above the untrue news about the closure of...

Friday Forecast: Temps in low 60s and breezy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures in the mid 60s Friday with partly sunny conditions. Winds: SW 5-15 mph. High: 63. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Partly cloudy tonight and colder conditions with temperatures in 30s. Winds: West 5-10 mph. Low: 38.Saturday Forecast: Scattered showers with temperatures in upper 40s. High: 47.Full forecast details at the WGN Weather Center

Lawsuit over Florida migrant relocation program dismissed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

(NewsNation) — A group of immigrant advocacy organizations that sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the state paid to put migrants on a flight to Martha's Vineyard have voluntarily dropped the lawsuit. The Florida Immigrant Coalition, Americans for Immigrant Justice and Hope CommUnity Center filed a notice of dismissal Wednesday in federal court in Southern Florida. The notice didn't detail reasons, but the lawsuit was based on a now-moot part of the Florida state budget. Judge Kathleen Williams approved the request Thursday and officially closed the case.The groups sued in December to block Florida's so-called "relocation" program, arguing it was unconstitutional. The legislature had allocated $12 million in the state budget for the program intended to transport migrants to northern states and cities. DeSantis floats building prison on land next to Disney World DeSantis' administration used part of that money in September to fly a group of migrants to Martha's Vineyard. At the...

Jason Heyward becomes the latest to get a Cubs' homecoming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

CHICAGO — A recent tradition continued for the Cubs on Thursday as another former member of the team made his way back to Wrigley Field.This time, it was Jason Heyward who was able to get his due from fans after his time with the team came to an end. (Marquee Sports Network)The Dodgers outfielder, who spent seven seasons with the Cubs, was welcomed back to Wrigley Field before his team's game with a tribute on the video board in left field. (Marquee Sports Network)Once it was done, Heyward emerged from the dugout to a standing ovation from the fans, who greeted him warmly upon his return to the "Friendly Confines" as the Cubs and Dodgers start a four-game series.For the Cubs, this has become a tradition over the last few years as a few of the core players from the 2016 World Series championship return to face their former team. Willson Contreras, who signed with the Cardinals this past offseason after being unable to reach a long-term deal with the Cubs, returns for the first time w...

South Chicago man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a South Chicago man accused of stabbing a 47-year-old so many times that it caused critical injuries, police said Friday.The incident occurred on March 31 in the 9000 block of S. Commercial Ave.Raymond Green, 35, is charged with attempted murder. He was taken into custody on April 19. Man, 63, charged in alleged stabbing death on April Fool’s Day Green is due in bond court on Friday.

Employee at Pennsylvania grocery store accused of putting needles in food

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Police in Pennsylvania are warning grocery shoppers to check their purchases for needles after a teenage employee was accused of tampering with multiple food items earlier this week.The juvenile employee is now facing charges, the Pennsylvania State Police say.   Troopers with the state police were first alerted to possible tampering on Wednesday after shoppers at a Giant supermarket in Trexlertown, in Lehigh County, began returning their groceries.“Upon investigation, it was determined an employee had put sewing needles into grocery items,” the state police wrote in a news release issued the following day. 17 states, DC, urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars in social media challenge Police said the affected foods included bagged veggies and Tastykake items, but urged any shoppers who recently made purchases at the Giant location in Lower Macungie to inspect their groceries for signs of tampering.A representative for Giant further indicated that several other gro...

Man arrested in connection with threats against Lago Vista ISD, teachers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lago Vista police were dispatched to the 3200 block of Burnside Circle Monday after a man’s Facebook posts threatening Lago Vista ISD teachers were reported.LVPD said at the time of the threat, 56-year-old David Lee Kneblick had access to two handguns, both of which were loaded to capacity, according to court documents.An arrest affidavit said Kneblick made three separate threatening posts to the social medial platform. One post referenced killing teachers.In that post, Kneblick wrote, “What the f--- is going on I go into a school with a gun I carry there’s going to be some dead a-- teachers.”According to Kneblick’s affidavit, the “dead a-- teachers," statement placed a substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury.In addition to the posts, court documents said Kneblick also made other comments that did not make threats but displayed disdain for the Lago Vista school district.Kneblick was charged with making a terroristic threat, a third-degree fel...

Temporary drying, but more storms later this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After flooding rainfall and golf ball-sized hail Thursday evening, our weather quiets down today... but the break will be brief.The rest of the day we'll have increasing sun, low humidity and seasonable temperatures as highs push into the upper 70s to near 80.Our Saturday starts clear and quiet with a good amount of sun expected through most of the afternoon. By late Saturday evening, isolated storms and showers return to the forecast with a low severe risk, mostly for the Hill Country. More widespread rain is expected Sunday with another low risk of severe storms.Weekend forecastLow risk of severe storms Saturday nightLow risk of severe storms SundayRecap of Thursday's severe weather eventA complex of severe thunderstorms brought flash flooding and water rescues in north Austin, large hail to many communities, and Tornado Warnings in several counties. Storms continue south of Austin overnight, but will clear the area Friday after a quick early-morning sprinkle.Isol...

SILVER ALERT: Police looking for Austin man with medical condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a 65-year-old Austin man with a medical condition, the Austin Police Department said in a release. Austin police are looking for James Joseph Moran. He was last seen on Thursday, wearing a two-tone baseball cap, a blue long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes, APD said.APD said it is "concerned for Mr. Moran’s wellbeing due to his medical condition." If you see Moran, you should call 911 or APD Missing Persons unit at 512-974-5250.Moran is described by police as:WhiteMale5’8” tall160 lbs.White hair, white beard, and blue eyes