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RCMP able to interview some of the Manitoba crash survivors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

Ten people are still in hospital following the fatal crash near Carberry, Manitoba last week.“As of this morning, patients continue to be in hospital. Six are women, and four are men, with their ages ranging in their 60s to their 80s. Five of these patients remain in critical care, while a sixth was moved in the past day to step down unit,” said Lanette Siragusa, CEO of Shared Health.“Our care teams at HSC (Health Sciences Centre) Winnipeg and Brendan Regional Health Centre continue to ensure that the needs of these ten patients and their families are being met and that they are comfortable.”Manitoba RCMP says their investigation into the fatal collision is still ongoing.Superintendent Rob Lasson said Monday, that officers were able to speak to some of the survivors of the crash over the weekend.“This is a very important part of the investigation, hearing from the people that were actually there as we’re talking interviews to conduct these details...

Mexican soccer team coach replaced after humiliating loss to US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation announced Monday it has replaced Argentine Diego Cocca as coach of the national team, following a humiliating 3-0 loss to the United States. The federation said Jaime Lozano will take over the top spot. Lozano previously coached the national team and led it to a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Cocca had been named head of the national team only in February, and his short stint Mexico compiled a record of 3 wins, 3 ties and a loss.But criticisms had emerged about his leadership, and the complaint came to a head Thursday when the U.S. squad trounced Mexico in the semi-finals of the Nations Cup, a CONCACAF tournament. “You can lose to the United States, because that’s soccer,” said the head of the Mexican Soccer Federation, Juan Carlos Rodríguez. “What is unacceptable is the way that victory was ruled out from the start due to logistical decisions that split the group.”Several Mexican players had complained about the long rides ...

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey and is credited with elevating the city’s hip-hop scene, died after collapsing during a show in Texas, a local official said Monday. Tom Gillam III, a justice of the peace in Jefferson County, where Powell was performing when he collapsed Sunday, said an autopsy to determine the cause of death was pending. He said Powell was 48. Powell was a member of Houston’s rap collective Screwed Up Click that was formed by the late DJ Screw. Powell was performing at a bar in Beaumont called Pour09, whose owner, Min Dai, told the Houston Chronicle that police were on onsite and able to provide medical help “instantly” before emergency responders rushed the rapper to a hospital. A statement on Powell’s official Instagram page said he was “well loved by his family, friends, and his loyal fans.”Tributes from other artists poured in across social media. Rapper Bun B called Powell “one ...

'Just heartbreaking:' Roselle woman charged with more than one dozen counts of animal cruelty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

WHEATON — A woman from Roselle is charged with more than one dozen counts of animal cruelty to several dogs who were in her care.DuPage County authorities said Eyrina Bueno, 34, faces 21 misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and violation of owner’s duties following an investigation into the welfare of 12 dogs in her care.Officials said Bueno was taken into custody late Friday and was released on a $30,000 with 10% to apply personal recognizance arrest warrant issued for her by a judge on June 14. Bueno was charged with 14 counts of Animal Cruelty, a Class A Misdemeanor and three counts of Violation of Owner’s Duties, a Class B Misdemeanor. On May 18, Bueno was charged with one count of Cruelty to Animals and three counts of Violation of Owner’s Duties regarding the welfare of a five-year-old female American Bulldog, named Climax, in her care. On May 24, Bueno posted $2,000 bond on that case and was released from custody. Authorities said a search warrant issued i...

Boy, 15, killed, another injured after shooting in Garfield Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in Garfield Park Friday afternoon.According to police, shots were fired near the 100 block of South Homan Avenue around 4:45 p.m. and the 15-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head and the 14-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Pregnant woman drowns in lake in NW Indiana, ID’d Both boys were transferred to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. The 15-year-old was later pronounced dead. There is no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Pregnant woman drowns in lake in NW Indiana, ID'd

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

HOBART, Ind. -- A pregnant woman who drowned to death in a lake in Hobart Sunday afternoon has been identified, police said. The woman was identified as 30-year-old Ladakh Farley who was seven and a half months pregnant with a male, the lake County coroner's office said.An autopsy report stated the manner of death as an accidentally drowning.According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, police were dispatched to the beach area near the 5200 block of Liverpool Road per a report of two swimmers struggling in the water. Body pulled from Chicago River near Salt Shed identified as missing man Noah Enos Reports said a man was rescued from the water and another victim, a woman, did not resurface the water. Around 3:03 p.m., a law enforcement diver located and recovered the woman who was pronounced dead on the scene. There is no information on the identity of the deceased.

Singer Bebe Rexha suffers black eye after hit by cellphone at NYC concert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – Pop singer Bebe Rexha suffered a black eye after she was hit in the face by a cellphone tossed from the crowd at a concert in New York City this past weekend.Rexha, 33, was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan Sunday night when the phone-throwing incident occurred. Video shows the moment Rexha was unexpectedly hit in the face by the cellphone while on stage. The singer collapsed to her knees before eventually being helped off stage. Search underway for missing submersible that takes people to see Titanic The audience member who allegedly tossed the cell phone was arrested at the scene. Nicolas Malvagna, a 27-year-old from Manalapan, New Jersey, was charged with assault, NYPD officials told Nexstar's WPIX."Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at [Bebe Rexha]," said New York City-area resident Alex Chavez, who shared video of the incident on Twitter. "Hopefully she is OK after that."Rexha posted two photos of her bruised eye on In...

Frito-Lay recalls salsa due to undeclared allergen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

(WHTM) – Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling jars of salsa that may contain an undeclared milk allergen, which could be potentially life-threatening for some people.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), select 10-ounce Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips were mislabeled with another product's nutritional information and declarations. Why do so many Walmart products contain traces of fish? Viral TikTok alarms shoppers Because of this, there is no warning of the allergen on the label. The potentially tainted salsas were distributed to retailers nationwide and were also sold online.Consumers would have been able to purchase jars as early as April 5, 2023, according to the FDA.ProductSizeUPCBest Before DateTostitos Avocado Salsa Dip packaged in a glass jar15 oz. 425.2 gramsUPC barcode ending in 0559Please see images belowLocated on upper rim of jar:2 NOV 23OR3 NOV 23Chart courtesy of FDACourtesy of FDACourtesy of FDAThe FDA states that no other Tostitos products, flavors si...

A look at Lance Lynn's historic day on the mound

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

SEATTLE — It was a performance that was a pleasant, and maybe even shocking, surprise from a pitcher who has struggled most of the 2023 Major League Baseball season.But it was certainly a positive for the White Sox to see one of their starters have his best game of the season - even if it ended in defeat.White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn has tied the franchise record for strikeouts in a game with 16 this afternoon against the Mariners..He equals the mark set by Jack Harshman against the Red Sox on July 25, 1954 at Fenway Park..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/k4LT9LALvZ— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) June 18, 2023Lance Lynn, who is sporting an ERA over six this season, delivered a record-tying performance on Sunday against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Over the course of seven innings, he struck out 16 batters, tying a White Sox record while also getting the most in his 12-year career. He was allowed to start the eighth inning, but was pulled after Kolton Wong got a leadoff bunt single in ...

Excessive heat alert continues for at least another two days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Early-afternoon heat index readings stretched from 104° to 114°. These numbers will rise further into the afternoon perhaps getting as high as 112° to 120°. BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Extreme heat continuesThe National Weather Service has both expanded and extended the Excessive Heat Warning to include the entire KXAN viewing area until 9 p.m. tomorrow. The thinking here is that this Warning will be extended into Wednesday.Excessive Heat Warning in effect until Tuesday 9 p.m.Records will be threatened today and Tuesday. Today's record high is 105° (2011). Tomorrow's record is 106° (1925). This afternoon's maximum is predicted to be 106°, increasing by one degree to 107° on the final full day of spring.Today's normal high is 94°More rain in the Hill CountryThere will be yet another afternoon of showers and thunderstorms starting after 3 p.m. It's San Saba County that sees this precipitation first between 4 and 5 p.m. with storms extending southe...