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Detention of Russian director and playwright extended for 2 months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Russian court on Friday extended the pretrial detention of a theater director and a playwright facing charges of justifying terrorism, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on dissent in Russia that spiked after the start of the war in Ukraine. The court ordered Zhenya Berkovich, a prominent independent theater director, and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk held until Sept. 10; they have been behind bars since early May. Authorities claim a play they staged, “Finist, the Brave Falcon,” justifies terrorism, which is a criminal offense in Russia punishable by up to seven years in prison.The play depicts Russian women who faced prosecution after being lured into marriage and life in Syria by representatives of radical Islam.Immediately after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin unleashed a sweeping campaign of repression, one unparalleled since the Soviet era. It has effectively criminalized any criticism of the war.Authorities not...

Worker dies while setting up Chicago NASCAR race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

CHICAGO — A worker has died while setting up for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, WGN Investigates has learned.  The 53-year-old man was an employee of a staging and lighting company. Initial police reports from the scene said the man may have been electrocuted; however an autopsy will determine cause of death.  A NASCAR spokesperson confirms a contractor suffered “a fatal medical emergency” but declined to confirm the nature of the incident. The man was near the race starting line west of Buckingham Fountain, according to police reports.   “On Friday afternoon a contractor suffered a fatal medical emergency,” a NASCAR spokesperson told WGN Investigates. “We are coordinating with local authorities on this traffic incident. We share our condolences to the family and their loved ones.” NASCAR race not filling Chicago hotels A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson confirms a man was transported from Grant Park and pronounced dead at a local h...

Clydesdales circle Wrigley Field for 'Folds of Honor'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

CHICAGO — The Budweiser Clydesdales were surprising Cubs fans outside of Wrigley Field Friday in support of a good cause.The iconic horses were there for the non-profit Folds of Honor — which provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships.The horses, which are staying in Barrington Hills while in Chicago, circled Wrigley Field prior to the Cubs-Guardians game at 1:20 p.m. — delighting fans who took several pictures. The Ultimate Chicago playlist: 400 songs from local artists On the back next to a cute Dalmatian were recently-awarded scholarship recipients Dana Posley and Perry Casey Jr.Folds of Honor member Rocky Stickmann was there and knows first-hand the sacrifices military members make. Stickmann, a Marine sergeant at the time, was one of the 66 Iranian hostages held captive in Iran from late 1979 through early 1981."I had no idea that the United States would attempt a rescue mission," Stickmann said. "These guys...

New head to toe MRI to spot earliest signs of diseases

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

The head to toe MRI is designed to spot the earliest signs of disease to empower people to take action before an illness gets out of hand."Once you are scanned, all of the scans go to the radiologist. They’ll look over the scan and create a report for you as well as highlight key images for you," Ferreira said.The results are emailed to you and your primary care physician. Prenuvo offers a nurse practitioner if you have questions or patients can request a consult with a radiologist.Patients can listen to music or watch Netflix during the scan, which runs about $2,500 for the whole body. It’s less, $1,799, for just the head and torso. The torso alone $999.The tube is wider than many Claustrophobia, including MRI machinesWhile medical professional societies do not recommend full body scans, many physicians admit it appears to be the wave of the future, putting more power in patients’ hands and at times more concern."Although a lot of the criticism Prenuvo has right now the data doesn’...

Chicago men charged with drug trafficking, gun crimes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

CHICAGO – Two Chicago men have been charged with narcotics and armed violence-related crimes, authorities said. Enrique Garcia-Alvarez (Photo provided by DEA)Noe Cabrera-Hernandez, 33, is charged with manufacture-delivery of fentanyl and possession of cocaine. Enrique Garcia-Alvarez, 33, was charged with armed violence, manufacture-delivery of fentanyl, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. 13 facing federal charges after fentanyl investigation on West Side According to the DEA, on June 27, field agents began surveillance of Cabrera-Hernandez’s residence and vehicle. During the surveillance, DEA agents allegedly observed Cabrera-Hernandez exit the home and hand a box to Garcia-Alvarez. $10M bond for suburban man accused of shooting at ATF agents DEA agents later uncovered and seized 2.15 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and an un-serialized, loaded 9mm handgun.Noe Cabrera-Hernandez. (Photo provided by DEA)Later, authorities said DEA agents re-established surveillance on Cabrer...

Silver Alert: APD searching for elderly woman missing since Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 29, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help to find a missing elderly woman who was last seen Wednesday in east Austin, APD said in a news release Friday.Sandra Lynel Burton, 69, was last seen at approximately 7 p.m. in the 1000 block of Clayton Lane, police said.Burton's description is listed below:BlackFemale69-years-oldShe was last seen wearing a (red, black, and gold) shirt, black leggings, black fuzzy slippers with gold stars, a sparkly silver head wrap, black-rimmed glasses with black and white designs on the sides, and a wristwatch.According to a Silver Alert from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Burton's disappearance poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.Anyone with information on Burton's whereabouts should call 911 or the APD Missing Persons Unit at (512) 974-5250.

Wild can’t afford to spend big in NHL free agency: ‘You feel kind of helpless’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to ascertain that the Wild won’t be very active in NHL free agency this offseason. Truthfully, a third grader could go to CapFriendly, crunch the numbers and come to that conclusion.Thanks in large part to the lingering Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts — which add up to about $14.7 million in dead cap space for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 season — the Wild will be bargain hunting when free agency opens at 11 a.m. Saturday.Not exactly how general manager Bill Guerin likes to operate.“It’s torture,” Guerin said after the 2023 NHL Draft this week. “You feel kind of helpless.”Let it be known that Guerin smiled as he gave that answer. He understands that he put the Wild in this predicament when he decided to cut ties with Parise and Suter, his veteran stars, a few years ago. Regardless of how the decision has impacted the organization in the interim, Guerin doesn’t regret it for a second.“I have to kee...

The NFL is addressing gambling suspensions with training, conversations with the players’ union

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

By KYLE HIGHTOWER (AP Sports Writer)NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel has been busy this spring.As the leader of the NFL’s efforts to educate and train the approximately 17,000 players, coaches, team personnel and others about the league’s gambling policies, she’s in the throes of an annual pilgrimage of sorts.With training camps opening in less than a month, she’s already visited with more than a dozen NFL teams, and leaves them with the same parting message: “You need to follow the policy at all times. … because this truly does impact the entire team.”The reason the NFL has been motivated to get its personnel on the same page was again in the spotlight Thursday when the league suspended four more players for violations of its gambling policy. Three received yearlong bans for betting on NFL games and one a six-game suspension for wagering on non-NFL games.It brings the total to 10 players disciplined over the past two years as the ...

Former police dog up for adoption in Saugerties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The animal shelter Ulster County Canines in Saugerties is attempting to find a home for Ryker the Rottweiler, a former police dog. Ryker, who is 7 years old, served in the K9 narcotics detection program for 5 years in Texas before retiring a month ago. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ulster County CaninesUlster County CaninesRyker, who had originally been surrendered to UCC prior to his police training and service, was returned to the non-profit shelter following his retirement. The shelter describes him as mature yet silly, enjoying walks and lots of playtime, including his favorite activity: fetch. UCC says Ryker is just over 80 pounds, is proficient with basic obedience, and is crate and kennel trained. They say Ryker needs to be in an environment without cats or other dogs, and would do best in a home with no children. Comedian Hannibal Burress performing at Albany Funny Bone The shelter...

St. Louis police issue 164 tickets during 73 traffic stops Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis police had a busy day on the streets Thursday, handing out 164 tickets for violations that stemmed from 73 traffic stops. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says officers were involved in a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday leading to a spike in tickets.Police primarily pulled over drivers around parts of three streets: South Kingshighway, Hampton and South Grand. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway Among the tickets issued, police say around half were for hazardous violations (like speeding an improper lane usage) and another half were for non-hazardous violations (like seatbelt violations and suspended licesnes). "We will periodically conduct these High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiatives at various locations throughout the city," said SLMPD in a Facebook post on Friday. Police did not disclose how many of these traffic stops might have led to arrests.