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A day after Christmas, disruptions minimal for holiday travelers at Chicago airports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

CHICAGO — Holiday travelers heading home after the Christmas holiday packed Chicago airports, though Southwest Airlines says it does not anticipate any significant disruptions following some issues over the weekend. On Sunday, dense fog in Chicago caused delays and cancellations after a brief ground stop was issued at Midway International Airport.Southwest Airlines said the problems started Saturday night with fog that prevented inbound planes from landing. As a result, Southwest, systemwide, canceled about 300 flights on Sunday and 100 on Christmas Day. Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year Southwest Airlines' fourth busiest airport is Midway.Last year, nearly 17,000 Southwest flights were canceled during the Christmas holiday due to severe weather and operational failures.The issues caused travel inconveniences for about two million customers.The airline recently reached a $140 million settlement to update its sy...

3-year-old sneaks downstairs, opens all family's presents at 3 a.m. Christmas morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

NORTH CAROLINA (WJW) — His parents were asleep, and that's when the toddler made his move. Scott and Katie Reintgen say they woke on Christmas at 3 a.m. to the sounds of their 3-year-old son calling for scissors. They found him downstairs by the Christmas tree with every single gift unwrapped, attempting to get a new Spider-Man toy out of its packaging. Soon after, Scott took to social media to show off the mess the child had made. The secret life of gift cards: What happens to the billions that go unspent each year "My son's version of the events: He wanted to open all of the presents so that no one was confused and that they all know what they had gotten. That's his story," Scott said in a video posted to X. (Getty Images)The parents told NBC News they put the kid to bed and worked to get the presents re-wrapped so their other children, ages 6 and 1, could also enjoy the holiday. The second time around, they made sure to place them high up so the 3-year-old couldn't continue hi...

Skeletal remains found of boy missing since 2003

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WJW) – A sheriff’s office in Virginia confirms the remains of a 5-year-old boy who went missing in 2003 have been found.(Courtesy: Carroll County Sheriff's Office)Logan Bowman was last seen in Carroll County, Virginia in January 2003. Fish fillets sold at Whole Foods Market recalled due to undeclared allergen The remains were found in a wooded area in Galax, Va., last year. The sheriff’s office used a forensic genetic genealogy to develop a full DNA profile.This week, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains belonged to Logan.Investigators say the remains had been there for some time.Logan’s biological mother Cynthia Davis and her then-boyfriend Dennis Schermerhorn were charged in connection with his disappearance in 2003. How much stamps will cost in 2024 Schermerhorn’s charge of felony murder was dismissed in 2004 due to lack of evidence, while Davis was sentenced to 15 years for second-degree murder, according to WSLS.New charges are...

Play of the Week winner - Duanesburg's Jeff Mulhern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to this week’s winner of our Play of the Week poll: Duanesburg's Jeff Mulhern! Mulhern came up with a steal and threw down his first of two rim-rattling, first-quarter dunks in an 87-32 victory over Northville. He finished the night with 20 points.

Local Muslim community pushes for ceasefire resolution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – City leaders have continued work on a resolution that calls for an end to the violence in Gaza. The local Muslim community showed up in droves to the last Albany Common Council meeting of the year and urged them to pass a ceasefire resolution.Last week, NEWS10 talked to the council member who sponsored that resolution and one local advocate who explained why it’s significant to the Capital Region’s Muslim community and its allies. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “I am a Jewish resident of Albany and an Israeli-American citizen,” said Karen Carmeli during public comments. “I want to start by acknowledging council members Adams and Romero for their efforts to do exactly what they were elected to do, working with their constituents to develop resolutions that are reflective of this community. This entire community.”The public comment period at the Dec. 18 Albany Common Council meeting was dominated by those who want...

Sara Jo Gamond Dies in Semi-Truck Collision on Interstate 35 [Austin, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

44-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Accident near Rutherford LaneAUSTIN, TX (December 26, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Sara Jo Gamond died in a semi-truck collision on northbound Interstate 35.Emergency personnel arrived at the location at approximately 5:50 a.m. on December 9th, responding to an incident on the northbound lanes of the freeway near Rutherford Lane. According to law enforcement, a collision occurred between a pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Gamond and an 18-wheeler truck.The sequence of events leading up to the incident remains unclear. Medical responders declared 44-year-old Gamond deceased at the scene due to the severity of the injuries sustained.Subsequently, as part of cleanup and initial response procedures, the northbound lanes were temporarily blocked by crews.An ongoing active investigation is in progress to gather additional information about the incident.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the frien...

Unlocking Literary Success: The Significance of Understanding Readers for Authors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

In the vast landscape of literature, the bridge between an author’s words and a reader’s heart is a delicate yet powerful connection. Aspiring and established authors alike are well aware that crafting a compelling story is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly make an impact, authors must delve into the minds and hearts of their readers. This understanding is not just a mere bonus—it’s a fundamental aspect of literary success.Within the pages of Leigh Schmidt’s “The Boy Who Knew Santa” series, lies a shining example of how an author’s keen understanding of readers can elevate a story from mere words to a transformative experience. Schmidt’s exceptional storytelling skills are perfectly complemented by his ability to connect deeply with his audience, creating a narrative that resonates on a profound level.Leigh Schmidt’s intimate connection with readers is evident in how he tailors the series to captivate diverse audiences. From...

Letters: A city’s vitality | Defending an empire | End game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.People, not buildings,hold a city’s vitalityRe: “Don’t ruin historic neighborhoods to solve California’s housing crisis” (Page A6, Dec. 21).It’s disingenuous to say, “Without historic preservation, we would have no Palace of Fine Arts, no Alamo Square, no Tonga Room, no Alcatraz and no Paramount Theater.” Without working-class people, those wouldn’t exist — but presently, those who build those buildings cannot afford to live where they are; to live in the places they serve; to enjoy those things as I and others who are privileged to be able to afford to live here do.There’s strength in diversity and new people. If you like your neighborhood, you should want others to be able to experience it as you do — tis the season to share the joy.Preserving neighborhoods is exclusionary and shortsighted because change is inevitable. Black people who grew up in the Fillmore c...

Actor Mike Nussbaum dies at 99; had roles in ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Men in Black’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

By Sophia Tareen | Associated PressCHICAGO — Mike Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” has died. He was 99.He died of old age at his Chicago home on Saturday, just days before his 100th birthday, his daughter, Karen Nussbaum, told The Associated Press.“He was a good father and a good man who raised us to care about other people and respect other people and care about justice,” she said.Mike Nussbaum was acknowledged by the Actor’s Equity Association union multiple times in the past several years as the oldest professional actor in the country. When asked about his status as a working nonagenarian over the years, Nussbaum said he simply enjoyed the work.“I am gifted and lucky to still be able to do the thing that is the most fun for me in life,” he told WBEZ Chicago in 2019 when he was 94 years old. “As long as I can do it, I will.”Born in December 1923 in Chicago’...

Man fatally shot in East Oakland Tuesday afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.His name and age have not yet been released.The shooting happened about 2:40 p.m. outside in the 1400 block of Sunshine Court, a mixture of homes and commercial structures.A motive for the shooting was under investigation. A possible suspect was seen running from the area, authorities said, but no arrests were announced.The killing is the 125th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year.  Last year at this time, police had investigated 119 homicides in the city.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.Check back for updates on this developing story.