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Did missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown post videos about mother’s death? Police are investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Police in suburban Chicago are checking on the authenticity of Instagram videos that appear to show missing former NFL player Sergio Brown discussing the recent death of his mother, who died following an assault.Brown, 35, is still considered a missing person, Maywood police spokesperson Carmen Rivera said in an email Tuesday, acknowledging police were aware of the videos and were investigating. Rivera did not immediately return messages Wednesday seeking an update.In a video posted Monday to an Instagram page that appears to belong to Sergio Brown, a man resembling Brown calls reports about the death of his 73-year-old mother, Myrtle Brown, “fake news.”“Fake news, fake news, fake news. It has to be the FBI,” the man says in the rambling, expletive-filled video, in which he says he thought his mother “was on vacation” in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.In another video posted to his Instagram story Tuesday, the man references the film “Finding Nemo,” repeating the ...

High school in Dolton moves to e-learning due to flooding; officials to provide update on efforts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

CALUMET CITY, Ill. — South suburban emergency officials will be in Calumet City Wednesday following Sunday's storms that caused widespread flooding damage.The damage was so bad at Dolton's Thornridge High School students will be learning remotely Wednesday and Thursday. Flooding damaged the heating and electrical systems at the school.Nine-to-10 inches of rain fell Sunday causing sewers to back up and streets to flood — as well as homes.On Wednesday, city and county leaders will discuss the clean-up effort — as well as pass along information for people looking for some help.FEMA is already on the ground after a federal disaster declaration was made for flooding that happened back in late June and July. That disaster recovery center opened last week at the Calumet City Library. Clean up underway after suburban high school has flooding In a statement, the mayor of Calumet City said the infrustructure has been neglected for more than 35 years and ...

Biden campaign launches strategy to combat misinformation on social media

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

President Biden’s reelection campaign is creating a working group centered on combating misinformation on social media networks, a Biden campaign official told The Hill on Wednesday.The group will be led by Rob Flaherty, deputy campaign manager; Michael Tyler, communications director; and Maury Riggan, general counsel, as well as aides from the rapid response communications team and legal team.The goal of the cross-campaign effort is to publicly push back on disinformation with “an army of folks” who can push back get information out to the public like Biden campaign officials, allies, surrogates and influencers. “Social media platforms have a critical responsibility to take account of how their platforms affect the American people, but make independent choices about how they enforce their standards,” said Flaherty, the former White House director of digital strategy.“The campaign is going to have to be more aggressive pushing back on misinformation from a communications perspective...

A prequel spin-off to 'John Wick' featured on 'Dean's Home Video'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

CHICAGO — The popular "John Wick" series is now getting a prequel spin-off this fall."The Continental: From the World of John Wick" is a crime drama miniseries that is set to debut on Peacock on Friday. It tells the background story of how Winston Scott became the head of the hotel chain which is central to the films. Dean Richards featured the premier of that series along with a number of other releases on streaming services on "Dean's Home Video" on Wednesday's WGN Morning News. Along with "The Continental," he also took a look at "American Horror Story: Delicate," "Young Love," "The Gold," "Spy Kids: Armageddon," "The Saint of Second Chances," and more during the segment.You can watch this edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the September 20 WGN Morning News in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean shares apple recipes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares his recipes for Baked Apple French Toast and Apple Cider Donuts.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! Baked Apple French Toast CasseroleIngredients:cooking spray4 eggs, beaten½ cup half-and-half½ cup milk1 tablespoon white sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 (8 ounce) loaf of Brioche or French bread, cut into small cubes¼ cup butter3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice¼ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Beat eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl; add bread cubes and stir to coat. Let soak until bread is moist, at least 10 minutes.Melt butter...

When will the Social Security COLA increase be announced?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Social Security recipients are already bracing for a lower increase to their 2024 benefits than they received in 2023, but they won’t know exactly how much they’re getting until the Social Security Administration makes its official announcement next month.The administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients retain their buying power amid rising inflation. These increases, which are issued annually, are determined using the Bureau of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which itself is a measure of the change in prices for common consumer goods and services. 9 tactics for home buyers grappling with high mortgage rates The Labor Bureau actually releases a revised CPI-W each month, reflecting the change in prices concerning a number of consumer goods and services including food, utilities and shelter. But only the data from a certain...

Over 30 properties up for auction in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Warren County is auctioning off properties at its annual tax foreclosure property auction. On Saturday, Oct. 21, a total of 31 properties will be put on the auction block. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All properties included in the action have gone delinquent on taxes and been foreclosed on by the county. The full list, which can be seen on the county website, includes private homes, business spaces, and two properties with waterfront access. The auction kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Warren County Courthouse, with registration getting started at 8 a.m. The auction will be held at the Warren County Municipal Center, 1340 Route 9 in Queensbury. SUNY Adirondack hosting open house in October This month, a separate auction runs online for a property at 27 Indiana Ave. in Queensbury. That auction runs until the end of the day Friday, Sept. 29.

Rensselaer County's Soul Fire Farm wins prestigious award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Leah Penniman, the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, is a recipient of the 28th Heinz Awards for the Economy. As part of the award, Penniman will get an unrestricted cash award of $250,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Soul Fire Farm focuses on teaching regenerative farming best practices and land stewardship to Black, Indigenous and People of Color, as well as addressing racism and injustice in the food system. The 80-acre non-profit farm works to promote equity in food access and equipping People of Color with the training and skills needed to become leaders in farming and the food justice movement.The farm has youth education programs, urban plantings, mobilization training and a community-supported agriculture program. In 2022, more than 38,000 people participated in the trainings. German restaurant opening on Route 9 in Queensbury Penniman created the Soul Fire Farming Immersion progra...

RPI to host Troy mayoral candidate forum next month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), in partnership with the non-partisan League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County, will host the 2023 mayoral candidate forum on October 3 at 6 p.m. in the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). The event is free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to register online. NEWS10's evening anchor, Lydia Kulbida, will be moderating the forum. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The forum will feature Nina Nichols, Democratic nominee and current Rensselaer County legislator, and Carmella Mantello, Republican nominee and current president of the Troy City Council. Those who register online can submit questions in advance to the nominees. The election will take place on November 7.“We are pleased to partner with RPI in this non-partisan Troy mayoral candidate forum. The event reinforces our commitment to provide accurate informatio...

Cardinals eliminated from postseason, Wainwright won't start in San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals were officially eliminated from postseason contention after Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. It's the first time in five years that St. Louis will not qualify for postseason. The Cardinals recently secured their first losing record since 2007, and postseason hopes became increasingly unlikely after several prolonged losing skids throughout the year. 200 WINS! Adam Wainwright caps career with long-awaited milestone The Cardinals enter Wednesday with a 67-84 record and 11 games remaining on schedule. That includes two more at home against the Milwaukee Brewers, a three-game weekend set in San Diego, three more in Milwaukee and the final home series against the Cincinnati Reds from Sept. 26 - Oct. 1. Manager Oli Marmol announced on Tuesday, following Adam Wainwright's historic 200th win on Monday, that he would not pitch in the upcoming San Diego series despite being on schedule to start. Marmol hinted if Wainwright makes another start...