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Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of hundreds of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian government said Tuesday it will investigate a report by a human rights group of killings of hundreds its nationals at the Yemen-Saudi border.Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry said the investigation will be done “in tandem with the Saudi authorities.”The New York-based group Human Rights Watch released a report on Monday citing eyewitness accounts of attacks by border guards in Saudi Arabia using machine guns and mortars on unarmed Ethiopians trying to cross into the kingdom from Yemen.The ministry called for restraint and advised against making “unnecessary speculation until an investigation is completed,” saying the two countries “enjoy excellent longstanding relations.”A Saudi government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, called the Human Rights Watch report “unfounded and not based on reliable sources,” but did not offer evidence to support the assertion.The United Nations has already q...

Excessive Heat Warning issued Wednesday as dangerous temps enter Chicago area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Dangerously hot conditions are entering the Chicago area starting Tuesday and will last until Thursday evening.An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. Wednesday for the entire area. Temperatures will feel like 105-115 degrees with a 10 percent storm chance. Skilling: Excessive heat to peak Wednesday, Thursday An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Wednesday evening into Thursday evening with feel-like temperatures hitting 105-115 degrees. List: Cooling centers in Chicago TODAY: Mainly sunny conditions and cooler lakeside. A Heat Advisory has been issued for LaSalle County. Winds: ESE 5-10. High: 90/82. Feels like: 95-105 degrees.TONIGHT: Partly cloudy conditions. Winds: SSW 5-10. Low: 74.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Take To The Skies: What's coming to Six Flags Great America in 2024?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

We are right in the middle of theme park announcement season. It appears Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL is getting ready to unveil their new attraction for 2024.Over the last few weeks, the park has rolled a teaser campaign with the hashtag #TakeToTheSkies2024. What could it mean? So far, we've seen vague social media posts like this one: Feeling blue? Strike 1 for you. #TakeToTheSkies2024 pic.twitter.com/8mYIV4GfvJ— Six Flags Great America (@SFGreat_America) August 18, 2023That's a picture of their swinging frisbee ride Revolution. The caption reads "Feeling blue? Strike 1 for you." Could that mean Revolution is about to get replaced? I think it's quite possible. Right next door to Revolution is the former location of Dare Devil Dive, the park's sky coaster experience. New signs set up outside the former Dare Devil DiveThe Dare Devil Dive experience has been closed and taken off of the park map. Over the last few weeks, Great America set up some new signage. A closer l...

Rutgers will still require COVID-19 vaccine, masks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

(NewsNation) — While nearly all universities and colleges across the country have dropped the strictest guidelines stemming from the pandemic, a few holdouts remain. More than 100 schools still require students to be vaccinated in order to attend classes in person, according to No College Mandates, a group that tracks COVID-19 policies in higher education. A smaller number of schools, including Rutgers and Georgetown, still require indoor masking. As students are set to return to classes next month, many are wondering whether enrollment will be impacted. Vaping negatively affects teens’ academics, mental health: study In terms of COVID guidelines, the distinction between public and private schools is important. While private universities have more flexibility, public schools typically have to adhere to state guidelines. Rutgers said incoming students must abide by a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to the school website. The mandate says there will be no exceptions, though it a...

A TikTok Tale: Chicago's Anthony Corrado shares his battle with Lymphoma on social media

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

CHICAGO — It's the perfect example of making the best of a bad situation by using a passion for good. This came at what could have been the worst of times for Chicago's Anthony Corrado, when surgery to repair a hernia turned into something he couldn't have imagined. "When he told me, my heart dropped," said Corrado when he was told that his pain was caused by Lymphoma. "My jaw dropped, and I was scared and afraid and I felt very alone and vulnerable."Yet that didn't last, since he'd seen his father, both grandmothers, and a few aunts fight cancer in his lifetime. "So I knew if they could do it, I could do it," said Corrado. "By the third day, it had turned from sadness and annoyed and angry to let's go, I'm ready to rock, let's take this on, let's have fun with it as well." As an influencer with a knack for creative and comedic videos, he had his way to do that. Corrado picked TikTok as his vehicle to make that happen and has periodically put up videos of his cancer journey on his ...

A third of adults believe COVID-19 vaccines caused thousands of sudden deaths: poll

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

(The Hill) -- Belief in misinformation about key health issues persists among a good chunk of adults, with false claims about COVID-19, vaccines and reproductive health garnering a substantial amount of support, a new poll from KFF has found.Whether or not they believed the claims, nearly all participants in the survey were aware of the misinformation, with 96 percent saying they had heard at least one of the 10 claims presented to them. The most widespread misinformation claims had to do with COVID-19 and vaccines.The new polling data found that a third of adults believed the COVID-19 vaccines "caused thousands of sudden deaths in otherwise healthy people," with 10 percent believing that claim to be "definitely true" and 23 percent saying it was "probably true." Another 34 percent said it was "probably false" and 31 percent said that claim was "definitely false."Nearly a third of people also said they believed the parasitic deworming medication ivermectin was an "effective treatmen...

Albany Comic Con returning in October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fans of comic books, collectibles, superheroes, and more rejoice. The 17th annual Albany Comic Con will return on October 29 at the Polonaise Polish Community Center, located at 225 Washington Avenue Extension. Check out the show's website for more details regarding ticketing. Poster via Albany Comic Con NY Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Special guests at the event will include comic book artist Tom Raney, writers Mark Schultz and Ron Marz, and more! The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m.

5 things to know this Tuesday, August 22

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect a great day weather-wise. Skies will become mostly sunny today as highs push into the mid and upper 70s. The high humidity has been wiped out. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A Schenectady County man wanted for the murder of two of his family members pled not guilty to four related charges on Monday. Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into DocGo. The for-profit company was hired by New York City to help migrants coming to the area. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Report: NY attorney general looking into DocGo over alleged migrant issuesAccording to a spokesperson, New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into DocGo. The for-profit company was hired by New York City to help migrants coming to the area.2. Suspect accused of killing mother, stepf...

Bridgeton police officer hospitalized, 2 others injured in overnight crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

EARTH CITY, Mo. - Frightening moments occurred overnight after a crash on Interstate 70 in Earth City sent two people to the hospital, including a Bridgeton police officer.This all unfolded during a traffic stop. Authorities told FOX 2 that a 28-year-old Bridgeton police officer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. We're told that the officer has been treated and released.We are also learning that the 70-year-old driver of another vehicle was also taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.This all happened around 1:25 a.m. on I-70 westbound at 141 in Earth City. Captain Steve Wootten with Bridgeton Police told FOX 2 that a Bridgeton officer had a motorist pulled over for a traffic stop on the right shoulder of 70. East St. Louis man gets shocking bill, calls FOX 2 to investigate A second Bridgeton officer parked at an angle where his cruiser was partly in the right lane of the highway so that the officer doing the traffic stop would have room to work safely.Woo...

Extreme heatwave continues today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many in St. Louis have been braving the oppressive heat, doing everything from attending the Beyoncé concert at the Dome at America's Center to hanging out at Forest Park.It's one of the hottest weeks of the year, and it's expected that some people will be out soon to get in an early morning walk or run, while others are staying indoors at all costs. The reality is that many struggle to escape the heat altogether.Golf leagues at Forest Park were out in near triple-digit temperatures Monday. Beyonce fans also braved the heat outside the dome on Monday. At the St. Louis Zoo, animals have been doing what they can to stay cool. The zoo also has medics around for any heat-related illnesses visitors may experience. Missouri updates timetable for implementing new 235 area code 'Cool Down St. Louis' helps people in need in 44 counties on both sides of the river, and St. Louisans have been seeking help inside the Urban League headquarters on North Kingshighway.Founder Gentry Tr...