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Father of Palestinian American boy slain outside Chicago files wrongful death lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy fatally stabbed in what authorities allege was a hate crime has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Oday Al-Fayoume filed the lawsuit last month against the suburban Chicago landlord charged in the attack that left his child dead and the boy’s mother seriously wounded. The attack — which has renewed fears of anti-Islamic discrimination in the Chicago area’s large Palestinian community — has drawn condemnation from the White House.Authorities allege Joseph Czuba, 71, targeted Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother Hanaan Shahin, on Oct. 14 because of their Muslim faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Czuba pleaded not guilty in October to hate crime and murder charges. The wrongful death lawsuit filed Nov. 21 in Will County names Czuba, his wife, Mary Czuba, both of Plainfield, and their property management company, Discerning Property Management. Joseph Czuba allegedly told his wife to inform Shahin...

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but “Renaissance” defied the odds. Not accounting for inflation, it’s the first time a film has opened over $20 million on this weekend in 20 years (since “The Last Samurai”). Beyoncé wrote, directed and produced “Renaissance,” which is focused on the tour for her Grammy-winning album. It debuted in 2,539 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 94 international territories, where it earned $6.4 million from 2,621 theaters. “On behalf of AMC Theatres Distribution and the entire theatrical industry, we thank Beyoncé for bringing this incredible film directly to her fans,” said Elizabeth Frank, AMC Theatres executive vice president of worldwide programming, in a statement. “To see it res...

The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available,” the Pentagon said. The Carney is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.The British military earlier said there had been a suspected drone attack and explosions in the Red Sea, without elaborating. The Pentagon did not identify where it believed the fire came from. However, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been launching a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as well as launching drones and missiles targeting Israel as it wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, said the attac...

One dead after shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Hilton Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace Saturday night. Police from multiple west suburbs were called to the at Hilton Hotel near 10 Drury Lane around 8:30 p.m. on the report of shots fired.When they arrived, they found a person who was shot multiple times, police said. They later died.Through the windows, officers were seen swarming the lobby. There are reports of officer sweeping rooms. Brighton Park migrant camp nearing completion, despite opposition A person of interest was taken into custody, police said.The identities of those involved haven't been released.Hotel guests were outside for hours before they were cleared to return to their rooms.There was no additional information provided.

3 US cities among the most expensive to live in worldwide, new data shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

(KTLA) — The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023 has been released, and three American cities are amongst the most expensive to live in on Earth. The report compares more than 400 prices across 200 products and services in 173 cities worldwide and found that while supply chain disruptions and energy price hikes have eased, overall prices rose by an average of 7.4 percent. According to EIU, two cities are tied for the most expensive places to live: Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland.  The US metros that offer the best – and worst – lives for the middle class This is the ninth time in 11 years that Singapore has been ranked as the most expensive city in the world to live in, EIU data showed. Three U.S. cities were included in this year’s list, including New York City, which tied with Singapore as the most expensive city in the world last year. This year, the Big Apple tied for third place with another major Swiss city, Geneva. Los Angeles,...

How online 'dark patterns' cost you, and how to resist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

(NerdWallet) - See if any of this sounds familiar:You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month — telling yourself you’ll try again later.You feel rushed into an online purchase you regret, but there’s no option to undo the transaction or demand a refund. You want to read an article or shop at a store online, but you’re bombarded with pop-up requests for your data. There’s no easy option for saying no, so you click “allow” just to get the annoying pop-up out of the way.These are just a few examples of “dark patterns” — intentionally deceptive designs that companies use to steer people into making choices that aren’t in the consumers’ best interest.Dark patterns may sound like a feature of sketchy websites, but these manipulative practices are a common way mainstream companies dupe people into sacrificing their privacy or paying for stuff they don’t really want.Buttons that allow sites to scoop up and sell your data may b...

'Frosted' 2023 returns to Tower Grove Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Tower Grove Park has announced the return of Frosted, at the Piper Palm House. From December 14 to 23, the Frosted pop-up cocktail event, extended to ten days for 2023, is a blend of live entertainment, culinary food by Farm Spirit, and an array of holiday-inspired cocktails crafted by Pat Gioia and the STL Barkeep team.This year, Good Ice owners Jordan Goodman and Kyle Gillespie will showcase specialty ice carving at Frosted and Randi Kranz from The Vandy and Paper Crane, known for molecular cocktails, will be on Frosted's menu.Event Details:Frosted is open to the public with free entry. No reservations are required.Family-friendly hours on Dec 16-17 and Dec 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.More information is at www.towergrovepark.org/calendar/frosted2023Outdoor Holiday Market:On December 16–17, enjoy a Holiday Market from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring handmade goods and crafts.Frosted 5K Family Fun Run and Walk:On December 17 at 10:30 a.m., join the Frosted 5K with Santa ...

Colorado Weather: Heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous travel conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

The mountains will see heavy snow and strong winds throughout Sunday, especially along the northern Colorado border, according to the National Weather Service.Snow is expected to decrease in the valleys and Interstate 70 corridor by late afternoon, but those northern areas will likely continue to see significant snowfall this evening, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service Sunday morning.Wind gusts up to 60 mph and continued snowfall will make travel difficult Sunday across the state due to blowing snow and poor visibility, forecasters at the National Weather Service said in the outlook.Just before 6 a.m., blizzard-like conditions were moving over the mountains north of I-70 while just a dusting of snow hit lower elevations, the NWS posted on social media.A Winter Storm Warning was issued for Rabbit Ears Pass and the North Central Mountains until 11 p.m. Sunday.Down in Denver, light snow is also likely.The city will see snow before noon, but ...

Men’s World Cup super-G canceled due to wind; all 3 races in Colorado scratched by weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — A men’s World Cup super-G was called off Sunday due to strong wind as weather led to the cancellation of all three ski races over the weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado.A pair of downhill competitions were canceled on Friday and Saturday because of a combination of heavy snowfall and wind. One of the downhill races last season was scratched in Beaver Creek due to high wind and snow. The same thing happened in 2021 with wind leading to the cancellation of a downhill race. The Birds of Prey event also was scratched in 2016 because of unseasonably warm weather and left off the calendar in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The men’s World Cup circuit moves next weekend to Val d’Isere, France, for a giant slalom and slalom race. The men’s side of the World Cup will return to the United States in late February for races at Palisades Tahoe in California. That’s followed by a stop in Aspen, Colorado.___AP skiing: https://apnews....

Broncos vs. Texans: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 13 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT

The Broncos are on a five-game winning streak since starting the season with a 1-5 record. Can they keep the momentum rolling? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.Live updatesPre-game updatesScouting report (9 a.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Texans in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsParker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos 28, Texans 24The longer Denver’s winning streak goes, the more it becomes natural to figure it’s got to end at some point. But they’ve had some magic in them so far and this is the kind of game they can win… if they can stay patient enough to play the kind of style that has led them to five in a row.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos 27, Texans 24Sean Payton called the Texans a dangerous team. So are the Broncos. They have won five straight, and the defense is flying around and making plays. Denver’s win streak will continue, but it might take some late-game magic from Rus...