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Hollywood's actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history set to hit 100 days on Saturday after talks broke off with studios. Here's a look at where things stand, how their stretched-out standoff compares to past strikes, and what happens next.INSIDE THE ACTORS-STUDIO TALKS THAT FAILEDHopes were high and leaders of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists were cautiously optimistic when they resumed negotiations on Oct. 2 for the first time since the strike began 2 1/2 months earlier.The same group of chief executives from the biggest studios had made a major deal just over a week earlier with striking writers, whose leaders celebrated their gains on many issues actors are also fighting for: long-term pay, consistency of employment and control over the use of artificial intelligence.But the actors' talks were tepid, with days off between sessions and no reports ...

Walmart, Aldi to lower Thanksgiving dinner prices

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Walmart said on Wednesday that it will "remove inflation" from Thanksgiving dinner by lowering prices on customers' favorite brands, while Aldi also said it would be lowering prices.Beginning Nov. 1, Walmart will offer two meal options - one ready-to-bake and another that will need to be prepared from scratch - that include things like turkey, ham, stuffing and pumpkin pie, the company said in a news release. Meat heist: $400,000 worth of stolen beef found at Florida veggie farm; arrests made Those meal options will be available to purchase online starting Nov. 1. The company said many food items will be offered at lower costs compared to last year. "Saving money remains a top priority for our customers, and this holiday season, we're building on the investments we made last year knowing they need it now more than ever," President and CEO John Furner said in a statement. Aldi, which recently announced it would acquire Winn-Dixie, also announced it would be cu...

Yes, Olive Garden sells its cheese graters — along with several other non-menu items

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The Olive Garden can try to dazzle us with all the warm breadsticks and never-ending rigatoni they want, but true OGs know the real star of the show is that mechanical contraption they use to grate cheese.The device — which looks like a small Salad Shooter crossed with a hand-cranked pencil sharpener — can turn a block of parm into a deluge of grated cheese in seconds.It can also be yours if you simply ask your Olive Garden server to add it to the check. Why is Ruth's Chris Steak House called 'Ruth's Chris Steak House'? This tasty tidbit of information recently caught the attention of social media thanks to a viral video uploaded by a TikTok user named Bo (@bo_gjerness), who celebrated her birthday at the Olive Garden earlier this month.  “I asked the waiter, y’know, ‘Do you guys sell the cheese grater?’ And they do!” she squealed, showing off her purchase.“And here’s the best part: They gave me some cheese to go with it,” she added, holding up a takeout container...

Texas House Democrats unveil new school finance plan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives will unveil what they're calling a "transformative school finance plan." They're set to hold a news conference Thursday morning to discuss the details of the Fully Fund Our Future Act, according to a news release. This is happening during the third special legislative session focused primarily on Gov. Greg Abbott's call to create an education savings account system in the state, which would allow families to use public dollars to pay for private schools. Gov. Abbott on ‘one yard line’ in fight for education savings accounts The proposal is opposed by Texas Democratic lawmakers as well as some rural Republican leaders in the House. It already passed the Texas Senate during this special session, and Abbott recently stated he "will not stop until we get ESAs passed in the state of Texas."Democrats remain in the minority in Texas government, so it's not likely they'll be able to get much momentum to pass...

Houston man arrested in Kyle after attempted kidnapping, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A Houston man was arrested in Kyle last week after an attempted kidnapping, according to a press release from the Kyle Police Department. Police said they received a call about a suspicious person on Waterloo Drive around 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 and were informed that a man was trying to get a 15-year-old girl into his vehicle. The girl ran to a nearby house where the homeowner was able to get her safely inside, lock the house and call 911, the release said. The man was seen following the girl and trying to enter the residence before leaving the area. When police arrived, the homeowner and victim gave them a description of the suspect and his vehicle. The homeowner also had Ring doorbell footage of the incident. KPD officers used that information to locate the vehicle and suspect in the area. According to the release, the suspect was driving a car reported to be stolen out of Houston. Jerome Ivery, 38, of Houston, was arrested and...

Three charged in St. Louis murder-for-hire plot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Three men face federal charges in connection with a St. Louis murder-for-hire plot linked to a woman's death earlier this year. Andrew C. Hubbard, 37, of Maryland Heights; Justin R. Lee, 37, of Northwoods; and Eric Washington, 45, of Jennings, all face charges in the death of Andreaia Worthem. Teen and young woman shot while in car downtown, police investigating Police found Worthem, 53, fatally shot during the early morning hours of July 7, 2023. She was found in an alley in the 4400 block of Kennerly Avenue. According to a federal indictment, the three men reportedly agreed to kill Worthem in exchange for money and other items of value. Hubbard, Lee and Washington were all indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and one count of murder-for-hire in the investigation. If convicted, each of the three could face a life sentence in prison or the death penalty.

St. Louis County man convicted in murder that followed argument over cars

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A judge has convicted a St. Louis County man in a shooting death that followed an argument over cars. Deonte Robinson, 25, was found guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Sean Waldon. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Waldon was entering his vehicle and planned to leave from the 9400 block of Miriam Avenue. At some point, he started arguing with Robinson over who had the faster vehicle, and it led to a physical fight. The encounter eventually ended with gunshots. "We see too many arguments escalate into physical fights and too many physical confrontations escalate into gun violence. Sean Waldon should still be alive, and I can only hope this guilty verdict brings some peace to Sean's family," said St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscr...

Police investigate man's suspicious death in Jennings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department has launched an investigation into a suspicious death from Wednesday evening in Jennings. Police say the victim was found deceased with an apparent gunshot injury. Investigators have not disclosed the victim's age or identity. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip Authorities found the victim deceased at a home in the 5700 block of Apricot Avenue around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Police haven't disclosed what might have led up to the victim's death, and no suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. Additional details are available at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Move Over Day reminds drivers to give emergency responders space to work

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

National Move Over Day is this Saturday, and transportation officials and advocates are reminding drivers of their duty to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles on the side of the road.Drivers who do not move over for vehicles with their lights flashing put first responders, tow truck drivers and others at risk of serious injury or death.Frank Orozco, owner of Goldline Towing in Ventura County, learned that lesson firsthand when he was hit on Feb. 4 while trying to help a stranded AAA member on the 101 Freeway, the organization pointed out in a news release."Helping stranded drivers on the side of the road should not be one of America’s most deadly jobs, but it is," the release added. "On average, two emergency responders, including tow providers, are hit and killed every month. Roadside crashes are notably deadly for tow workers. Government data shows that tow providers are killed at a rate of almost 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, compared to just three for all other indus...

John Stamos reveals he was sexually abused as a child in new memoir

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:12 GMT

John Stamos has revealed that he was sexually abused as a child by a babysitter.The allegations are detailed in the former "Full House" star's upcoming memoir "If You Would Have Told Me," reported People.Stamos told People that he was around 10 or 11 years old when the alleged abuse took place. Writing this book, he said, helped him to acknowledge what had happened."It was like you're playing dead so they'll stop. But it wasn't totally aggressive," he told People. "I don't know, it was not good." Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion, says Justin Timberlake ‘was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father’ The Associated Press previously reported that parenthood and the death of Stamos' friend and co-star Bob Saget helped convince him it was time to write a memoir. “Honestly, while writing this book I’ve realized I have about a million stories to tell, and I think you may like at least four hundred of them. It has been cathartic and healing and sometimes heartbreaking to dig i...