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Hollywood’s actors and writers, on picket lines from LA to New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a “Strike Girl Summer.”So read a picket sign as the sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors on Day 1 of their strike, protesting alongside the writers who have been at it since May.Together, the two guilds have ground the entertainment industry to a halt. On both coasts, though, there was a buoyant mood in the air as picket lines were reinvigorated by the support of some of the 65,000 actors who comprise SAG-AFTRA (98% of members voted to approve a strike back in June).This is Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in six decades, and the first dual strike since 1960, reigniting the fervor against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers just as a historic heat wave hits Southern California.Outside the Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, throngs of protesters chanted: “Fists up, curtains down, LA is a union town.” Food trucks flanking organizers’ tents served churros, boba tea and cold lemonade to pro...

Headed to Morgan Wallen's San Diego shows? Here's what to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Country music superstar Morgan Wallen has finally arrived in San Diego with his "One Night at a Time" tour, playing two shows this weekend to sold-out crowds in Petco Park.With thousands expected to head into downtown for the concert, here's what fans should know before their show.Getting in to Petco ParkAll gates at Petco Park will open at 4 p.m. for both shows. A merchandise trailer will be available for fans on the exterior of Petco Park starting at 1 p.m. on both days. What will Morgan Wallen’s setlist be at his San Diego concert? Concertgoers are not permitted to bring in outside food or beverage, according to Petco Park, including factory sealed and reusable water bottles. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.Petco Park's regular bag policy will be in effect for the event, prohibiting all bags except for single compartment bags 7" by 10" or smaller, infant bags and medical bags. Mobile lockers are available for rent at the Premier Lot near the pedes...

United Airlines agrees to give union pilots big pay raises

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay by up to 40% over four years.The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion. It followed more than four years of tumultuous bargaining that included picketing and talk of a strike vote. The deal reflects the leverage enjoyed by labor groups, especially pilots, as airline revenue soars on the strong recovery in travel. The Air Line Pilots Association said the agreement, which is subject to a ratification vote, would put United pilots on par with counterparts at Delta Air Lines, who approved a pay-raising deal earlier this year.The union said the agreement includes substantial increases in pay, retirement benefits and job security. At least on pay, the deal appears far better than one that United pilots rejected last November.Once the deal is approved, pilots will get immediate wage-rate increases of 13.8% to 18.7%, depending on the type of plane they...

Two-alarm fire in Danforth Road and Warden Avenue area sends one to hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

A two-alarm residential fire on Mystic Avenue in the Warden Avenue and Danforth Road area has sent one person to hospital on Saturday afternoon.Police responded to reports of a possible explosion, and crews are in defensive mode dealing with the compromised structure. Toronto Fire Services Investigations Unit has been engaged.FIRE (UPDATE)4:28 p.m.– 1 person transported to hospital with unknown injuries– heavy smoke in the area ROAD CLOSURES– Mystic Ave. closed s/b at Mack Ave. and closed n/b at Milne AveGO#1646772^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 15, 2023An adult male wad taken to a burn centre with serious burns, but is not in life-threatening condition.Mystic Avenue is closed southbound at Mack Avenue, and closed northbound at Milne Avenue.

Fargo police say they don’t yet know the motive for a shooting that killed 1 officer and injured 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A gunman opened fire on police and firefighters as they responded to a traffic crash in Fargo, North Dakota, killing one officer and wounding two others, the city’s police chief said Saturday. Chief Chief David Zibolski said the gunman opened fire Friday afternoon for “no known reason at all” but that he was confident investigators will eventually figure out the motive.Zibolski said Saturday that officer Jake Wallin, a military veteran, was killed. Two other officers, Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes, were wounded. A 25-year-old woman was also injured during the shooting, but authorities did not say who shot her. The gunman did not hit any firefighters, Zibolski said, but a firetruck was struck by gunfire.A fourth officer, Zach Robinson, shot and killed the suspect. The gunman was identified as Mohamad Barakat, a 37-year-old Fargo resident. This was a heinous and unthinkable act of aggression against our officers and against our community,” Zibolski said. “That ...

Hikers, others asked to watch for signs of escaped Pennsylvania inmate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are asking hikers and others to keep an eye out for signs of provisions or campsites that might have been left by a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail earlier this month.Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County jail in the late evening hours of July 6 by climbing on exercise equipment, going through a window and scaling down a rope fashioned from jail bedding, authorities have said. He was being held on $1 million bail and was charged with kidnapping, burglary and other counts. Authorities have said he should be considered armed and dangerous.Lt. Col. George Bivens, the deputy commissioner of Operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, said investigators believe Burham, who taught himself survival skills and had military reserve training, remains in the area, and they have found “small stockpiles or campsites” and believe some are associated with him. “As people hike or otherwise spend time in ...

Former leader of Brooklyn crime-control group pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The former leader of a safety patrol in Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community pleaded guilty Friday to charges he sexually abused a teenage girl.The plea allows Jacob Daskal, who led a neighborhood watch group called a shomrim, to avoid a trial in a case that alleged he groomed a 15-year-old girl for sex.As part of the plea agreement, Daskal must register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn. Authorities said Daskal subjected to the girl to sexual acts over a three-month period in 2017. He was arrested in 2018.“The defendant has admitted he abused his power, trust and position in the community by committing deplorable acts against a child in his care,” said U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.Daskal faces a minimum prison sentence of 14 years.Daskal headed the Boro Park Shomrim Society, an Orthodox Jewish crime-patrol group associated with the New York Police Department.The Associated Press

DeSantis would consider Iowa’s Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump’s attack of her ‘out of hand’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate, should he win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and dismissed former President Donald Trump’s recent complaints about her as “totally out of hand.”“Of course,” DeSantis said when asked whether he would consider the second-term Republican. “I mean, she’s one of the top public servants in America.”Trump last week criticized Reynolds, immensely popular among the state’s GOP base, for her seemingly cozy relationship with DeSantis while stating her public neutrality as the lead Republican figure in the state that hosts the lead-off presidential caucuses in less than six months.Reynolds has appeared with other GOP White House prospects, but has moderated conversations with DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis, while also attending Trump’s first campaign event in Iowa last March.DeSantis noted that he and Reynolds banter over their similar records, an...

APD searching for suspect in north Austin aggravated assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in north Austin, police said in a news release Friday.At approximately 8 a.m., May 5, officers responded to the 9300 block of Northgate Boulevard for the assault, the release said. According to police, the male victim, who was not identified by police Friday, was standing in a parking lot waiting for a ride to work, when another man approached him. Then, police said there was a verbal exchange between the two men when the suspect pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at the victim.Police said the suspect was possibly scared away by a passing vehicle, and he walked away headed southbound, crossing West Rundberg Lane.Detectives believe the suspect lives in the 9300 block of Northgate Boulevard, according to police.The suspect is described as:HispanicMale30 to 40 years of ageHe was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark pants, dark socks, light-colored...

Austinites share opinions, concerns about new Barton Springs Bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin is one step closer to making major improvements to the Barton Springs Bridge. The bridge has been standing over Barton Creek for nearly 100 years, and though it is still safe, it ranked on a list of the top five bridges in Austin in most need of repair or replacement in 2018. The city also recognizes mobility concerns for vehicles, bikers and pedestrians with the current structure.  PREVIOUS: Barton Springs Bridge in need of major rehabilitation, here is what is coming next In November 2020, voters approved over $100 million dollars for Austin infrastructure improvements, which included potential funding to address the bridge. Before the city decides on a design, stakeholders wanted to get input from the community. In June, more than 1,600 Austinites submitted their thoughts on the pilot design as well as desires for the future bridge. Of all the responders, over half of them indicated they were “uncomfortable” traveling over the bridge...