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Fueled by loss, Chicago nonprofit partners with law firm to combat youth bullying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago nonprofit and area law firm are teaming up to help parents of bullying victims. A heartbreaking press conference was held Wednesday in the Loop, in which one family shared their ordeal regarding cyberbullying and how things said on social media led to the loss of an intelligent, confident and funny 15-year-old.  Illinois clergy sex abuse survivor speaks out after AG report: ‘I was scared to do anything’ "It takes a while for society to catch on to how determinantal something is. An example is tobacco and fentanyl. Social media belongs in that category," said Rob Bronstein, who, alongside his wife, Rose, spoke about their son Nate, who died by suicide in January last year. The grieving parents say classmates and other students at the Latin School of Chicago viciously bullied their son. Nate BronsteinNate BronsteinNate BronsteinNate BronsteinNate BronsteinOne of those messages sent via Snapchat reportedly read, "Go kill yourself." Bronstein told WGN News that he ...

Circle K offering 40 cents off fuel. Here's when and for how long

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – Circle K is celebrating the unofficial holiday of "Fuel Day" by offering customers 40 cents off per gallon — if you time it right.The 40-cent discount is only available between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday at Circle K-branded locations. The discount will apply at over 5,000 Circle K and Holiday Stationstore locations across the U.S., the company says. What’s the cheapest day of the week to buy gas? Here’s when to fill up In addition to the 40-cent discount, most Circle K locations will also be handing out a limited number of fuel discount cards. Those will be redeemable for 10 cents off, per gallon, outside of the 3-hour window on Thursday.“After an overwhelming response from customers, we are thrilled to bring back Circle K Fuel Day in a bigger way,” said Louise Warner Sr., vice president of global fuels for Circle K. “With summer right around the corner, we want to thank our customers for their loyalty by providing them an opportunity to fuel their adventu...

Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (WPIX) – Rapper Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, officials said.The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy to distribute and possess a controlled substance. Maxwell, along with his co-defendants, possessed and distributed more than 220 pounds of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine between June 2019 and June 2020. Rapper Fetty Wap jailed after alleged FaceTime death threat The offenders obtained the drugs from the West Coast and transported them either through the mail or by drivers with hidden compartments to Suffolk County, New York, prosecutors said. The drugs were then given to dealers, who sold them on Long Island and in New Jersey, according to court filings.The rapper was recognized as a kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization, according to prosecutors. Maxwell has had other brushes with the law, including a 201...

Dairy Queen discontinues fan-favorite item: 'Why does DQ hate us?'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

(WJW) – Fans of Dairy Queen's cherry-dipped cones are in for a heartbreaker. The item — which has appeared on DQ's menu on-and-off over the last several years, according to Taste of Home — is officially being discontinued, the company said.News of the cherry-dipped cone's discontinuation was first shared via the TikTok account of a Dairy Queen location in Michigan.“Unfortunately, today I have some bad news, and I feel like a lot of people will be upset about this. I don't know when or if it's returning, but Dairy Queen is discontinuing their cherry cone dip," the narrator of the video says. "It's already sold out in our warehouse, so once we deplete the inventory in the store, we'll be sold out until further notice."Nexstar's WJW reached out to the company for the scoop. The most popular college majors aren’t the highest-paying – these degrees are, study finds “At this time, the Cherry Dipped Cone at Dairy Queen is being discontinued,” DQ confirmed in a statement that alluded to t...

More rain for the Hill Country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Overnight showers and thunderstorms dropped between .50" and 1.00" at several reporting stations from the Hill Country across I-35 into our eastern counties.That was followed by another complex of showers and thunderstorms passing to the southeast this morning that will continue to spread over some of our eastern counties this afternoon.A few reporting stations around Burnet, Lampasas, Mason, and San Saba have measured more than an inch of rain since midnight. This is precisely where the rain is needed. BLOG: Summer forecast released: When do 100º days begin Additional rain with thunderstorms are likely in some of the area during the afternoon. While lightning is the main threat, there will be a marginal risk (category 1 of 5) in parts of the western Hill Country.Marginal risk from hail and strong windsThe update for the overnight hours finds another complex of rain and thunderstorms passing from northwest to southeast in the Hill Country. There may be a few isola...

President Biden to mark 1 year since Uvalde school shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

WASHINGTON (KXAN) — President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon to mark one year since the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school. Biden will speak alongside First Lady Jill Biden about the tragedy at about 2:20 p.m., according to guidance shared by the White House. A Biden administration official told NBC News, "The President will remember those lost in Uvalde and reiterate his call for Republicans in Congress to act and help stop the epidemic of gun violence that has become the number one killer of kids in America." One year after Uvalde shooting, fight for transparency and accountability beats on KXAN will carry a live stream of the president's remarks in this story and on the station's Facebook page when those begin. The Texas governor ordered flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday in recognition of a year passing since the tragedy. In a statement, Gov. Greg Abbott explained why he also asked people to pause for...

Alleged St. Paul mosque arsonist faces additional charge of burglarizing downtown restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

The man who admitted to setting a St. Paul mosque on fire last week also told investigators he was behind a recent burglary of a downtown restaurant, criminal charges say.Said Murekezi (Courtesy of Ramsey County sheriff’s office)Said Murekezi, 42, now faces a third-degree burglary charge for breaking into Lost Fox in the early morning hours of April 28, causing about $5,000 in damage and stealing money and liquor.According to Tuesday’s criminal complaint, officers were sent to the restaurant at 213 E. Fourth St. in Lowertown on a burglary alarm around 4:40 a.m. They found a storefront window and a front door window shattered. A large brick was on the ground. Glass at the Urban Wok next door also was broken.The owner of Lost Fox Kitchen arrived at the business. She told police that change from all three cash register drawers had been stolen, as well as a bottle of top-shelf whiskey. It would cost $3,000 to repair the window and another $2,000 to repair the front door, she said....

Twins report: Carlos Correa has a foot injury, and Royce Lewis can come off the IL on Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

The Twins placed an 11th player on the disabled list on Tuesday when Trevor Larnach was diagnosed with pneumonia. They’re hoping they won’t make it 12 players after shortstop Carlos Correa was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.An MRI on Correa’s foot has revealed inflammation in his arch and irritation in the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue at the bottom of the foot.Correa was out of the lineup for Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to San Francisco and again for Wednesday’s series finale at Target Field.Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team will let Correa, who signed a six-year, $200 million contract this offseason, have Thursday’s off day before determining whether the two-time all-star shortstop might need to be placed on the 10-day injured list.“I think we get to Friday and some of our decisions might be made for us,” the manager said. The Twins begin a three-game set against Toronto on Friday.Kyle Farmer, a veteran infielder acquired in a trade with Cincinnati last November,...

SPAC Box Office offering no-fee tickets to celebrate season opening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The box office at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is officially opening on Saturday, May 27. To celebrate opening for the season, Live Nation is offering tickets with no fees on that day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The no-fee tickets will only be available at the SPAC Box Office on Route 50 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 27. This does not include online tickets. The offer is only available while supplies last and does not include lawn 4 packs. The 2023 Ellis Medicine Concert Series at SPAC season kicks off Friday, June 16 with TLC and Shaggy. Here's the list of previously announced concerts: Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant opens in Ballston Spa June 16: TLC and Shaggy with En Vogue and Sean KingstonJune 17 and 18: Dead & CompanyJune 19: Dermot KennedyJuly 1: Tedeschi Trucks Band with Ziggy MarleyJuly 2: Tears For Fears with Cold War KidsJuly 3: Big Time RushJuly 5: C...

Hunter ticketed for trespassing, firing gun near residence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On May 7, Environmental Conservation Officer Shaw responded to a complaint about a turkey hunter on posted property in Fulton County. The complaint alleged that the hunter had shot the turkey near a residence and went on private property to retrieve the bird. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The hunter told ECO Shaw that he didn't think that this was a big deal as the turkey "flopped" onto the posted property after he shot it. ECO Shaw located the shell casings and determined the hunter was around 225 feet away from the residence when he fired his gun. Legally, an individual may not discharge a firearm within 500 feet of a residence. The hunter was ticketed for illegally taking the turkey, trespassing, and firing a gun within 500 feet of a residence.