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City council to meet on Israel resolution Friday in special meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

CHICAGO — City council will meet Friday afternoon for a special meeting on the war in Israel and a debate is expected.Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th Ward), the only Jewish member of city council, is getting push back on her "Israel Solidarity" resolution, which she initially wanted to bring to the floor on Wednesday.Silverstein said the need for the council to stand with Israel is "obvious," but some council members argue it is not that simple and the situation is far more nuanced than what the current version of the resolution expresses.Loud outbursts were heard Wednesday when she tried to bring it to the floor. Some alderpeople pushed to allow only virtual public comments, citing safety concerns. But Mayor Johnson denied the request, citing the Open Meetings Act.The resolution is the only meeting on the agenda for Friday.Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (33rd Ward) wants to add language to the resolution so it recognizes injustices against Gaza Strip residents. Project Dynamo helpi...

Does 'Day of Jihad' pose a threat to US cities?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

(NewsNation) — The conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread to cities worldwide after a former Hamas chief called for a "Day of Jihad" by Muslim communities.Khaled Meshaal designated Friday, Oct. 13, as the "Day of Jihad," asking Muslims to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger in support of Palestinians.U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is among those who have responded, saying Americans will be armed and will not be intimidated.NewsNation has also learned New York City police on duty tomorrow have all been ordered to show up in uniform and be ready to deploy. This comes as Columbia University closed its campus to the public in preparation for protests there. US, Qatar to stop Iran from accessing $6B from prisoner swap Michael Balboni, former New York state homeland security adviser, joined “Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss the potential threat, saying, "The thing people are most concerned about is the call for bloodshed.""They are not calling for peaceful prot...

Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts tat can fail after US opens investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after getting two complaints that repairs didn't work in two previous recalls this year and in 2022.Affected are certain Explorers from the 2020 through 2022 model years.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday on its website that the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt can fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace a bushing and the rear axle bolt. They also will inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole and replace the cover if damage is found. Owners will be notified by letter starting Nov. 6.Ford said in documents that it knows of 396 reports of rear axle bolt failures, and fe...

From broadcast booth to DJ booth, Adam Amin's talent shines through 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago Bulls television broadcast with Adam Amin and Stacy King is a soundtrack of slams, a mixtape of movie references, and a playlist of personality.  “This is a performance-based job, it’s theatrical when broadcasting games,” Amin said. “You are trying to tell a story, using your voice as an instrument.”  There’s a reason Amin approaches his job with a musical cadence. He learned to play the violin at age seven, the guitar at 12, and performed in theater and choir at Addison Trail High School.  “I trained to be an opera singer for six months and quickly learned that was not in the cards for me,” Amin said.  But eventually, a turntable would turn the tables for Amin. His brothers Mustapha and Abdullah introduced him to DJing, which became his new musical muse. A teenage Adam turned his new hobby into a part-time job, performing at weddings and even at school.  “At Addison Trail during Homecoming week they said, ‘Why don’t you take four periods off to DJ...

Kristen's Classroom: Make a tornado in a bottle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tornadoes are one of Mother Nature's most destructive forces, but they're also one of the most fascinating weather phenomena.Just like cupcakes, tornadoes require the perfect amount of ingredients — warm air, cool air, moisture and a change in winds with height. Not every thunderstorm produces a tornado, but the ones that do tend to be rotating thunderstorms with a lot of energy and instability.At-home experiment: tornado in a bottleSupplies:Two 2-Liter bottles (empty)Duct tape or tube connectorWaterFood coloring Experiment:Fill one of the Liter bottles halfway with water & two drops of food coloring.Using duct tape or tube connector, attach the other Liter bottle to the one with water.When ready to make a tornado, flip the bottle with water over the empty one.Vigorously move the two bottles in quick, small circle.As the bubbles rise and the water begins to fall into the empty bottle, a "tornado" will form.Tornado in a bottle set-upClose up view of "tornado"

Why doctors say parents should ask their pediatrician now about the new RSV shot for babies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, affects about 97% of children by the age of two. “RSV on a national level causes 1.5 million outpatient visits. It causes 80,000 hospitalizations in kids less than five years of age every single year, and it causes 300 deaths in ages zero to five,” said Dr. Juanita Mora, an immunologist and American Lung Association Board Member.This week, the American Lung Association launched a new campaign about RSV and the newly approved shot against it. US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts “This is the first year where we have a lot of hope, because we actually have a therapy now to help protect babies from getting so sick from RSV,” said Dr. Mora.The CDC recommends the newly approved RSV antibody immunization for all infants younger than 8 months, born during or entering their first RSV season.Dr. Mora stressed the importance of clarifying the monoclonal ant...

Parker McCollum to perform at SPAC's Broadview Stage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Country music singer Parker McCollum will perform at SPAC's Broadview Stage on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. as part of his "Burn It Down" tour. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to his website, McCollum is the owner of PYM Music and released his first EP 10 years ago in 2013. He is known for his hits such as "Pretty Heart," "To Be Loved by You," and "Handle on You." “2024 is going to be the biggest and best show we have ever put together," McCollum said. "I can’t wait for all the fans to come see what we are working up. The Burn It Down Tour is going to be absolutely epic.”

Police are looking for a missing St. Louis County resident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A St. Louis man has been missing since around 9:41 p.m. on October 12th. His name is Jermaine Griffin, and he was last seen before the officers arrived at his house. St. Louis Police officers from the North County Precinct responded to the 1700 block of Nemnich Avenue after receiving a report of a missing person. When police arrived, they spoke with Jermaine Griffin's mother, who told them that her son was last seen before the officers arrived, walking away from their home, but she was unsure of what direction he was heading. Griffin was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, ripped blue jeans, and white sneakers. He is 6'02" tall, weighs 165 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding Jermaine is urged to call 911 or contact the St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210. 

Tobias, leader of Denver Zoo’s African lion pride, euthanized after severe inection

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

The Denver Zoo’s African lion pride leader was euthanized Wednesday after a severe infection spread to his lung and bones, the Zoo announced Thursday.Tobias, the seven-year-old lion, had several other medical conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and chronic kidney disease, when the veterinary team at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital found the infection.“Our Animal Care Specialists and Veterinary Medicine team made the difficult decision to euthanize Tobias to relieve any suffering given the poor prognosis,” a post of the Denver Zoo’s Facebook page stated.Related ArticlesThings To Do | Denver’s toughest tickets: Good luck getting into these shows, restaurants or games Tobias was born at the Buffalo Zoo in 2016 and moved to the Denver Zoo in 2018 as part of a species survival plan to join Denver’s pride and support conservation efforts.Tobias had three adorable cubs at the Denver Zoo, Tatu, Oskar and Araali...

Denver weather: First freeze warning of season issued for metro area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:26 GMT

Denver and all of northeast Colorado are in for a night of freezing weather as temperatures drop as low as 25 degrees overnight Friday into Saturday.The first freeze warning of the season was issued for the Denver metro in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Saturday. Temperatures in Denver are expected to drop to a low of 31 degrees Friday night.Freeze Warning for all of northeast Colorado late tonight through Saturday morning. #cowx pic.twitter.com/odkAUe56dw— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 13, 2023Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Boulder warn residents the freezing conditions could kill crops and vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Related ArticlesWeather | Colorado weather: First big mountain snow could bring double-digit accumulation Thursday night Weather | Colorado snow totals for Oct. 12, 2023 Weather | Colorado weather: First big mountain snow, Denver’s first freeze expected as cold front blo...