Man shot in groin on South Side, drives himself to hospital

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Man shot in groin on South Side, drives himself to hospital CHICAGO -- A man was hospitalized Monday afternoon after he was reportedly shot in the groin on the city's South Side.According to the Chicago Police Department, a man was reportedly shot in the groin in the 7100 block of South King Drive in the city's Grand Crossing neighborhood just after 2 p.m. on Monday. Naperville woman charged after fatal shooting at Hilton Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace Police say the man drove himself to a local hospital and remains in good condition.No suspects have been taken into custody and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Video: Police chase deer through Sam’s Club

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Video: Police chase deer through Sam’s Club CORONA, Calif. (WJW) -- A runaway deer caused quite a stir in one California city last week.The Corona Police Department said in an Instagram post that its dispatch center received several calls about a deer running around south Corona Thursday afternoon. American tourist killed in shark attack in Bahamas, police say The animal's escapade included traversing yards, leaping over walls, and even taking a dip in a backyard pool before making an unexpected appearance at a Sam’s Club.(Credit: Corona Police Department via Storyful)Footage captured by the department shows the deer sprinting through the aisles, with police officers hot on its hooves, determined to bring the escapade to an end.The unlikely chase through Sam's Club created a spectacle, drawing the attention of startled shoppers and staff members. Do dogs need to wear jackets during the winter? Dodging shelves, maneuvering around shopping carts, and evading capture, the agile deer showcased an impressive display of athle...

American classic cars take over the streets of Havana in annual rally

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

American classic cars take over the streets of Havana in annual rally Classic American cars that one would expect to see in museums in the United States raced in the streets of Havana during the annual Classic and Antique Cars Rally.The rally celebrates the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first motor car to the island.A participating vehicle departs at the starting line during the yearly Old Car Rally of Havana, in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The rally celebrates the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first motor car to the island. (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco)Classic and antique cars drive during the yearly Old Car Rally of Havana, in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The rally celebrates the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first motor car to the island. (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco)A participating vehicle departs from Tropicana Cabaret at the start of the yearly Old Car Rally of Havana, in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The rally celebrates the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first motor car to the island. (AP...

Gophers cornerback Justin Walley to return for 2024

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Gophers cornerback Justin Walley to return for 2024 One of the Gophers best defensive players said Monday he will return for the 2024 season, while a backup offensive player has decided to leave Minnesota.Cornerback Justin Walley, who had 41 tackles and an interception in 12 games, said on social media he will be back for his final season of eligibility. Walley’s return is big considering fellow starting corner Tre’Von Jones in his final year.Offensive lineman Tyrell Lawrence is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press. 247sports first reported it.Lawrence, of Milton, Ontario, did not play across four seasons at Minnesota. He was two-time academic all-Big Ten.Lawrence’s exit will open up a scholarship.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers football adds quarterback transfer Max Brosmer in portal College Sports | Gophers will play Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit College Sports | Gophers football: Freshman phenom Darius Taylor ...

Multiple people displaced after 4th Street fire in Troy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Multiple people displaced after 4th Street fire in Troy TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Red Cross is helping those who were displaced by a fire at a home on 4th Street in the city of Troy Monday night. The fire department was on scene for about two hours. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! No one was injured, but the Red Cross expects more people to reach out for assistance. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

State funding to help expand Schenectady ambassador program

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

State funding to help expand Schenectady ambassador program SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A homeless outreach center in Schenectady is expanding a workforce development program. Schenectady City Mission received $75,000 in state funding through this year's budget for its downtown ambassador program.The money will be used to help the mission open a satellite office on Jay Street. The ambassador program employs people who are homeless by having them serve as guides in the city. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Organizers said it helps them gain job experience while making the city more welcoming."They help greet people, and say hey, come to downtown Schenectady," Metroplex Development Authority Chairman Ray Gillen said. "They are the frontline troops of our welcoming efforts in downtown, and they do a spectacular job."The program started in 2009 as a partnership with Proctors Theater.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale students killed in off-campus car crash

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Southern Illinois University Carbondale students killed in off-campus car crash CARBONDALE, Ill. - Two Southern Illinois University students died Monday morning in a traffic collision less than two miles from the Carbondale campus.The crash happened prior to 7:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Illinois Avenue.According to a spokesperson for the Carbondale Police Department, officers arrived to find two trucks had been in a head-on crash.The driver of the southbound vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.The two occupants of the northbound truck were declared dead at the scene. They were identified as Wolfgang Gustaveson, 19, and Francis Martinez, 18. Both Gustaveson and Martinez were from northern Illinois and lived on campus.

Rockies’ Bill Schmidt: Acquiring power bat “down the list” of priorities for Colorado

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Rockies’ Bill Schmidt: Acquiring power bat “down the list” of priorities for Colorado NASHVILLE — Acquiring more starting pitching, finding bullpen depth, building a better bench and possibly adding a backup catcher top the Rockies’ to-do list this offseason.But adding a power bat to fuel what’s been an anemic offense is “down the list,” general manager Bill Schmidt said Monday as Major League Baseball’s winter meetings began at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center.“Eventually, given our young kids, and how soon our young kids are ready, they will dictate our (direction on offense),” Schmidt said, adding that his priority is to build a better bench for manager Bud Black.Last season, the Rockies’ 163 home runs were tied for the fourth-fewest in baseball, and their .249 average and .310 on-base percentage were each the lowest in franchise history, while their .405 slugging was better than only the 2022 team (.398). But Schmidt and Black are counting heavily on more production from Gold Glove center fielder B...

Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Frontier Airlines settles pregnancy, breastfeeding discrimination lawsuit with Colorado pilots Frontier Airlines will settle a federal lawsuit filed by five pilots who accused the Denver-based airline of discriminating against them during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.Through the settlement, Frontier will allow pilots to pump breastmilk in the cockpit during noncritical phases of a flight and will update or comply with existing policies that impact pregnant and lactating employees.It is one of the first airlines to allow pilots to pump during flights, according to a Monday news release from the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Colorado, Denver-based legal nonprofit Towards Justice and the firm Holwell Shuster & Goldberg.Settling the lawsuit filed in December 2019 “does not admit any liability” by Frontier, according to the news release.In a statement, ACLU Center for Liberty staff attorney Aditi Fruitwala said the organization is proud to come to an agreement that will benefit pregnant and lactating workers now and in the future.“This settlement should serve as...

This dying lake could be the site of California's next gold rush

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:51:53 GMT

This dying lake could be the site of California's next gold rush The Salton Sea, once a resort destination and now largely overlooked, could be the site of California's next gold rush – this time involving lithium.A new study from the U.S. Department of Energy shows the dying lake, which sits between the Coachella and Imperial valleys in California's southern desert, is brimming with lithium: enough to build batteries for 375 million electric vehicles.This makes it one of the largest lithium brine deposits in the world.Analysts from the University of California, Berkeley measured lithium concentrations in the Salton Sea’s rocks and created computer models to estimate its potential production over the next 30 years. They also looked at scenarios for recovering the metal, which powers everything from EVs to cell phones and tablets, laptops, tools and vaping devices.Their analysis found that, with technological advances, the region could produce more than 3,400 kilotons of lithium and create an economic boom for the region where, according to the U....