Month: October 2024
Mom searching for “angel” who gave up plane seat for daughter leaving hurricane zone
By Mugo Odigwe Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Rockford woman took to social media to find the good Samaritan who gave up her seat on a flight so her daughter could escape the hurricane zone. Rhonda Adams’s daughter Carley’s flight from Tampa to Chicago on October 7 was canceled.
Continue ReadingPrince and Princess of Wales meet with families of dance class stabbing attack
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince William and the Princess of Wales have carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate’s chemotherapy by meeting the bereaved parents of victims of a stabbing rampage in the seaside town of Southport. The royal couple spent 90 minutes meeting privately with the families of
Continue ReadingHurricane Milton’s winds topple crane that was building west Florida’s tallest residential tower
Associated Press A construction crane came crashing down on the building that houses the Tampa Bay Times during the height of Hurricane Milton’s menace across Florida. The crane being used to work on a 46-story condominium and office building. toppled over Wednesday night. No injuries were reported. The mayor of St. Petersburg had warned residents
Continue ReadingState, federal leaders survey catastrophic damage in WNC, vow to rebuild
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — State and federal leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson shared their experience in a news conference on Wednesday, Oct. 9 after surveying the catastrophic damage in Western North Carolina. They stood near some of the debris in the hard-hit area
Continue ReadingState, federal leaders survey catastrophic damage in WNC, vow to rebuild
WLOS By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — State and federal leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson shared their experience in a news conference on Wednesday, Oct. 9 after surveying the catastrophic damage in Western North Carolina. They stood near some of the debris in the hard-hit
Continue ReadingRobots will now deliver food to students on the University of Minnesota campus
WCCO By Derek James Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Move over DoorDash and Uber Eats, there’s a new food delivery service at the University of Minnesota, and this one doesn’t need a driver. A roving robot will now satisfy student’s cravings. Curiosity on the U of M campus grows as
Continue ReadingRobots will now deliver food to students on the University of Minnesota campus
By Derek James Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Move over DoorDash and Uber Eats, there’s a new food delivery service at the University of Minnesota, and this one doesn’t need a driver. A roving robot will now satisfy student’s cravings. Curiosity on the U of M campus grows as students
Continue ReadingMortgage rates surged for the second-straight week after hitting two-year lows
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Prospective homebuyers waiting on the sidelines for a further drop in mortgage rates received unwelcome news on Thursday. The average rate on a standard, 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.32% in the week ending October 10, mortgage financing provider Freddie Mac said Thursday. It was the largest one-week increase in
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking held for first exclusive Muslim cemetery in Minnesota
By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story CASTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — After a decade of delays, legal woes and vandalism, Minnesota’s first Muslim-exclusive cemetery broke ground on Tuesday in the south metro. The 72 acres of land were purchased in 2014 by the Al-Maghfirah Cemetery Association in Castle Rock Township
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Ethel Kennedy Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of environmental and human rights activist Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy. Personal Birth date: April 11, 1928 Death date: October 10, 2024 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Ethel Skakel Father: George Skakel, businessman Mother: Ann (Brannack) Skakel Marriage: Robert F.
Continue ReadingNew York City to close migrant shelter on Randall’s Island in early 2025, Adams says
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story RANDALL’S ISLAND, New York (WABC) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the city is closing the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island early next year. The city plans to shut down the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center by the end of
Continue ReadingGolden State Valkyries hire Las Vegas Aces assistant Natalie Nakase as their first head coach
AP Basketball Writer The Golden State Valkyries have found their head coach with Natalie Nakase taking the job. Nakase, who has spent the last three years as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, was hired Thursday by the expansion franchise that begins play in 2025. “Being named the head coach of the Golden State
Continue ReadingDonald Trump rolls out tax breaks, but no specifics, for overseas citizens and auto buyers
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump is rolling out more plans for tax breaks without offering details on how they would work and the impact they would have on the federal budget. In a speech at the Economic Club of Detroit, Trump has vowed to make interest on car loans tax deductible. And in
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Local center expanding resources for transgender people, housing and food assistance
Transgender Health and Wellness Center in Palm Springs is opening Healing Rainbows, a new space dedicated to connecting transgender, gender-nonconforming, intersex and allied individuals with a variety of services; including housing, mental health, and food assistance. The center hosting an open house Thursday, October 10, at 4PM. According to experts, 1/5 of trans people have
Continue ReadingFDNY shuts down ‘death trap’ haunted house in Queens
By Janice Yu Click here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WABC) — The FDNY has shut down a haunted house in Queens, saying the spooky attraction that offers a maze, escape room and even overnight stays is unsafe. They dubbed themselves the number one haunted house in New York City, but the
Continue ReadingWisconsin dams are failing more frequently, a new report finds
A new report shows Wisconsin is seeing dam failures more frequently, in another sign that the state is seeing stronger storms. The Wisconsin Policy Forum released findings Thursday that show Wisconsin recorded 34 dam failures from 2000 through 2023, which was the second-highest total for that period behind only South Carolina. The report says 28
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