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Analysis: Coco Gauff’s Washington title shows she is ready to contend at the US Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coco Gauff grew a bit weary of hearing fans’ various theories about what was wrong with her forehand.“I know a lot of people think I need to cut my nails to help me hit a forehand better,” she said with a laugh. “I’m like, ‘Bruh, I did try the short nails, and it did not make my forehand better.’”Turns out all the 19-year-old from Florida needed to get back to winning — including a trophy at the hard-court DC Open on Sunday that signals her readiness to contend at the U.S. Open, which begins in three weeks — was a bit of advice from people who know what they’re talking about.Gauff said in an interview with The Associated Press that she got that from two sources in Washington: Her new full-time coach, Pere Riba, and a temporary consultant, Brad Gilbert.It was Riba, Gauff explained, who suggested altering her footwork to get into better position for forehands and not feeling the need to be right up on the baseline to take the ball early. And it was Gilbert, she...

Child hospitalized with burn injuries after boat fire in Fox Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

FOX LAKE, Ill. — A family was injured, including a child who is hospitalized with burn injuries, after they jumped off a boat that caught fire in Fox Lake, according to the Lake and McHenry County scanner.Emergency crews responded around 2:15 p.m. Sunday to Arrow Marine, 82 Route 12, for reports of a boat fire.According to a Facebook post, a woman said she was among five family members on the boat at the time of the accident. She said the motor exploded and the boat engulfed in flames within seconds. Man charged with murder after woman found stabbed to death in Oak Forest Four of the people onboard were injured, including a child who remains hospitalized with second-degree burns on the legs and hand, according to the post.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Chicago community leaders work to get jobs for teens involved in teen takeovers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

CHICAGO — A non-profit is working to provide jobs to teenagers who have previously been arrested for participating in the so-called teen takeovers, as well as other crimes such as carjackings.Monday, an event organized by Early Walker, CEO of I'm Telling, Don't Shoot, highlighted a community effort to employ teenagers in the restaurant industry. Multiple teens and parents spoke about the need for employment for young people. Girl, 8, fatally shot in head in Portage Park; offender in custody Multiple teen takeovers have occurred across Chicago during the summer months including one at a gas station in Bronzeville and another along the streets of Lakeview.

'We understand your plight': Wieners Circle offers touring musicians free food

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

CHICAGO — The Wieners Circle is trying to help out touring musicians.Touring musicians will now be able to eat there for free."Touring bands: we will feed you for free, we understand your plight and know it’s harder than ever to earn a living. DM us if interested," the iconic Lincoln Park hot dog stand wrote in a social media post Friday.The stand was recently in the news for hosting superstar Ed Sheeran. A chaotic video posted by the restaurant’s social account shows Sheeran handing out Chicago-style hot dogs as employees curse and shout around him. He was in town for a show at Soldier Field.

Judge grants motion to dismiss charges for babysitter convicted in toddler's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 7, 2023. Avery Travis will have an update on this case tonight on KXAN. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For nearly two decades, Rosa Jimenez has maintained her innocence. On Monday, a judge granted Jimenez' attorney's motion to dismiss charges.In 2005, Jimenez was convicted in the death of a 21-month-old child in her care in Austin. According to testimony from the original trial, the boy choked on a wad of paper towels. EXCLUSIVE: Babysitter convicted in toddler’s death talks possible retrial, life in prison At the time, prosecutors argued Jimenez intentionally forced the paper towels down the baby’s throat. The Innocence Project, which represents Jimenez, have argued the child’s death was, instead, a tragic accident. At a hearing in 2021, several pediatric airway experts testified that they believed it would have been impossible for the child to swallow the paper towels on his own. At the time, the Travis County District At...

Which roads will be closed for the 2023 Austin Pride Parade?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 7, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation will host its 33rd Austin Pride Parade Aug. 12, beginning at 8 p.m. The parade will run from the intersection of 11th Street and Congress Avenue down to the Ann Richards Bridge at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue. ICYMI: Why is Austin’s pride parade celebrated in August? Here's a breakdown of planned road closures related to the parade, as well as ways to get to and from the festivities.Road closuresRoad closures and lane reductions related to the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 12, with most streets expected to fully reopen by midnight. The only exception to that midnight reopening deadline is Fourth Street from Lavaca Street to Congress Avenue.Alternative traffic routes include the following options:Northbound, southbound traffic: Red River Street, Interstate 35Northbound traffic only: Trinity Street, Lavac...

Here's what the Farmers' Almanac has predicted for the next Texas winter — and why it may be wrong

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.TYLER, Texas (KETK/KXAN) — As summer continues, some people are wondering when things will finally cool down — and the latest prediction from the Farmers' Almanac has injected a dose of hope. But are its predictions accurate? Almanacs predict cold, wet winter — but can you trust them? The Farmers' Almanac has been publishing its forecasts for over 200 years using its secret formula and this week it predicted that "the brrr is back" for the 2023-2024 winter. Its extended winter forecast predicts that Texas will see an unseasonably cold, stormy winter for this year.In its predictions for 2023, the Farmers' Almanac said the Texas area will see lots of cold temperatures and some storms will keep people in the area "busy" during the middle of January."There are indications that an El Niño, will be brewing in the latter half of 2023, lasting into the winter of 2024," the Farmers' Almanac s...

Lake George crash closes northbound lanes near Exit 22

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash in Lake George on I-87 Northway northbound near Exit 22; U.S. 9; NY 9N in Lake George to Exit 23; NY 28 has closed all lanes. Drivers in the area should proceed with caution and expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Little is known at the moment regarding the details of the crash. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

VSP: Suspect tried to push hospital patient over on stretcher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Readsboro, Vermont woman was arrested after causing a public disturbance inside Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, where according to Vermont State Police, she tried to push over a stretcher with a patient on it. Liliana Vendertuin, 39, is charged with disorderly conduct. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday around 12:50 p.m., police responded to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for reports of a woman trying to push over a stretcher with a medical patient on it inside the hospital. Police say Venderturin physically resisted law enforcement and caused a disturbance inside the hospital.She was issued a citation for disorderly conduct and is scheduled to appear at the Bennington County Superior Court later in September.

Palace Theatre announces return of Community Block Party

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Palace Theatre announced the return of their annual Community Block Party. The event is scheduled for August 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The area around the Palace will be filled for the afternoon with vendors, food trucks, and family friendly activities, featuring live music by The Frank White Experience. The block party is free and open to the public, and will also offer free hot dogs & hamburgers for kids 12-years-old & under. The Palace Theatre is located at 19 Clinton Avenue in Albany. Clinton Avenue near the venue will be closed down during the event.