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S&P/TSX composite rises Friday on energy, tech gains, U.S. markets also rise

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Friday, led by gains in the energy, technology and health-care sectors, while U.S. markets also posted gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 133.90 points at 20,519.37.Economic data was the main driver of market gains Friday, said Macan Nia, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management. Two of the Federal Reserve’s preferred measures of inflation came out Friday, showing continued signs of economic declaration, said Nia.“Markets are taking that as a positive sign that the U.S. Federal Reserve is much closer to the pause today than what they were a quarter ago,” he said. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 176.57 points at 35,459.29. The S&P 500 index was up 44.82 points at 4,582.23, while the Nasdaq composite was up 266.55 points at 14,316.66.Over the past couple of weeks, more and more evidence has piled up suggesting a resilient economy even as inflation recedes under the weight of h...

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in wire fraud conspiracy, lying to federal agents in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

BOSTON — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday in a federal court in Massachusetts to a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy and making false statements to a federal agent.According to the Department of Justice, Herbert Wright, 27, known as G Herbo, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of making a false statement to a federal agent. Chicago rapper G-Herbo agrees to plead guilty to wire fraud, lying to feds: reports He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 7.In December 2020, he was one of six people indicted by a federal grand jury. Rapper G Herbo arrested in Chicago on gun charges: reports “Mr. Wright used stolen account information as his very own unlimited funding source, using victims’ payment cards to finance an extravagant lifestyle and advance his career," Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said in a press release. "Mr. Wright’s conduct affected countless businesses and individuals across the United States who had to foot his nearly...

Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly are the next White Sox pitchers to be traded

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

CHICAGO — For the second time before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the White Sox are trading a pair of pitchers together as they continue to sell in the midst of a disappointing season.Once again, they're making a deal with a team in California. Now Official: The White Sox have traded starter Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. In return they get:.- Right-handed starter Nick Nastrini- Right-handed reliever Jordan Leasure- Outfielder Trayce Thompson.@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/Qy7ODBwtUn— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) July 28, 2023The White Sox have traded starting pitcher Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. This comes less than days after trading Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Angels for two highly-touted prospects,In exchange, the team receives minor league right-handed pitchers Nick Nastrini (9th-rated prospect in the Dodgers system by MLB.com) and Jordan Leasure. Also in the deal is outfielder Trayce Thompson, who was originally ...

Ex-suburban high school teacher guilty of sexual assault sentenced to 9 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

WHEATON, Ill. — A one-time suburban high school choir teacher will spend nearly a decade in prison for having inappropriate sexual contact with a former student.Nathan Bramstedt, 43, of Oswego was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual assault. Man charged after woman sexually assaulted in Lincoln Park DuPage County State’s Attorney and Aurora police say Bramstedt is accused of sexually assaulting a teen, who was 17 years old at the time, from February 2019 through June 2019 “on multiple occasions at multiple locations within" Metea Valley High School in Aurora.The abuse came to light when the victim notified authorities. Former Crown Point teacher sentenced to 1 year in jail for child seduction Bramstedt was placed on administrative leave in April 2021 when the investigation began, though he later resigned.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesBramstedt will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.

15-year-old boy in serious condition after being shot while outside in Chicago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot while outside Friday afternoon in Chicago.According to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was outside around noon in the 1800 block of East 95th Street when he heard shots and then felt pain. Woman dead after incident in Lake Michigan, found pinned beneath boat: CFD He was shot in both legs and taken to Comers Children's Hospital in serious condition, according to police.No one has been arrested yet in connection with the shooting.The incident is under investigation by Area Two detectives.

This Voodoo Doughnut in Colorado isn't pink. Why?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

BOULDER, Colorado (KDVR) — In less than a week, the popular doughnut shop Voodoo Doughnut is opening one of its newest U.S. locations and the fourth in Colorado. But this Boulder store will be missing the brand's signature pink color.Voodoo is known for its bright pink branding. Their boxes are even stamped with the slogan, "Good things come in pink boxes." But Boulder's location will not feature the bright color — instead, the exterior was painted gray. 2 Colorado doughnut shops among 100 best in country, according to Yelp On Oct. 13, the Voodoo Doughnut Instagram account posted a sneak peek of the Boulder building. "You guessed it. The building has been painted pink and we’re coming for you, Boulder!" the post reads. The new Voodoo Doughnut location in Boulder was originally painted pink before the city said it violated the sign code. (Courtesy of Voodoo Doughnut)On June 11, Voodoo posted a new rendering of the building and instead of the eye-catching pink, the building appeared...

Veteran reliever the latest White Sox pitcher to be traded

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

CHICAGO — The White Sox have kept a theme going with their third trade in the last 24 hours ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. That's because they are once again sending one of their veteran pitchers to a contending team in their selloff before August 1st.The White Sox have confirmed their deal with the Astros, sending relief pitcher Kendall Graveman to Houston for catcher Korey Lee..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/0YVywhg0Ek— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) July 28, 2023The White Sox are dealing reliever Kendall Graveman to the Astros in exchange for catcher Korey Lee.Graveman arrived with the White Sox in 2022 from the Astros, where he pitched for one season, and returns with one more year of club control.This is the third trade for the club since late Wednesday night, all of them involving pitchers. Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez were traded to the Angels after a loss to the Cubs on Wednesday for minor league prospects Edgar Quero (No. 2 in Angels system per MLB.com...

Counties in need of support for new Asylum Seekers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, upstate counties continue to deal with a lack of information as asylum seekers arrive in the state from the southern border. The counties face multiple logistical issues in caring for the migrants as well as a lack of communication from New York City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Stephen Acquario, the Executive Director for the New York State Association of Counties, explained that the many issues faced by counties could be solved by increased involvement from the federal government. "What we need is work status papers. We need work authorization," he said. "Our senate majority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, minority leader of the United States Congress, the president of the United States—we need more influence from Washington to give these people work authorization."Also this week, July marks one year since the national suicide prevention hotline 988 launched. Kelly Clarke...

WWII veteran celebrates 77 years with the love of his life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A World War II veteran, who is the last surviving member of Company B from Cohoes, is celebrating a special milestone -- marriage to his wife of 77 years.While Wilfred Mailloux looked back on the memories of the last 77 years, he couldn't help but shower his wife with adoration. "Is that you?" Mailloux exclaimed. "Oh, wow you look beautiful." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Seventy-seven years is an entire lifetime for many.  For Wilfred and his wife Jean Spiak-Mailloux, it's been a marriage filled with love and four children. "I should have married you earlier," Mailloux said. "I love this girl, and I always will love her."The devotion he shows his beautiful bride also runs deep for his country. Mailloux is a war hero, serving with the U.S. Army for 5.5 years -- almost all of World War II. Before he would cross paths with the love of his life, he was seriously wounded in the Battle of Saipan."Twenty-one ...

NYS progress in the fight against gun violence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Governor Hochul said significant progress is being made when it comes to preventing gun violence here in New York State."Shootings are down 28% in the 20 jurisdictions we have given extra resources, because they’ve been identified as high violence communities. Fatal shootings are down 43% murders down 35%," said Hochul.Those 20 police jurisdictions that participate in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative known as GIVE include: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica.The Governor specifically praised Buffalo for the city’s decrease in gun violence."As we know, gun violence is actually quite concentrated," explained Sheffali Welch, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. "It’s very important that you have credible messengers in the community, and programs within the community in order to really address those causes of gun violence to bring those rates down which we are seeing in New York."According to state d...