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Weekend need to know: Toronto Caribbean Carnival, food festivals, August long weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

It’s the August long weekend, which also means the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, several food festivals, and VELD music festival are back on in the city.There are no scheduled subway closures, and the QEW Burlington Skyway will remain open all weekend. However, there are other road closures in place for events and construction.Many businesses will either be closed or operating on reduced hours on the August Civic Holiday. Click here for a full list of what’s open and closed.Here’s what’s happening this weekend:Top eventsToronto Caribbean CarnivalCarnival weekend is here!The excitement began with extraordinary costumes at the King and Queen Showcase at Lamport Stadium on Thursday. Check below for what else is happening for Carnival each day this long weekend:Pan AliveThe sounds of steelpan music for the Pan Alive event is happening Friday at Lamport Stadium at 7 p.m.The annual Steel Pan Showcase is a night filled with live-performances, showcasing steel pan renditions...

Syrian Kurds urge the US-led coalition to say clearly where it stands on Turkish drone attacks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern Syria on Friday called on the U.S.-led coalition to make clear where it stands regarding Turkish drone strikes that have killed and wounded dozens of Syrian Kurdish fighters over the past months. The appeal by the local authorities — known as the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria — came a day after a Turkish drone hit a car, killing four members of the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and wounding two. Ankara says the main Syrian Kurdish militia is allied with Turkey’s outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which has led an insurgency against Turkey since 1984 that has killed tens of thousands of people. Ankara has declared the PKK a terrorist group.Syrian Kurdish forces were a major U.S. ally in the war against the militant Islamic State group, which was defeated in Syria in March 2019.Thursday’s drone attack was the latest in a monthslong escalation between Turkey and Kurdish fighters in Syri...

Car found in Lake Michigan near beach in Hyde Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

CHICAGO -- An SUV was found in Lake Michigan near 57th Street Beach in Hyde Park early Friday morning.Chicago Police responded to a call about the vehicle being found floating in the lake. There was no one in the car and nothing else to be recovered. ‘Asking for prayers’: Steve McMichael admitted to ICU amid ALS battle Police confirmed that it was not a drill but will update as more information is recovered on the incident.

Bears sign veteran TE Marcedes Lewis, reports say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

CHICAGO — More than a week after locking up Cole Kmet, the Bears are adding to their tight end room by bringing in veteran Marcedes Lewis, reports say.He comes down south after playing the last five seasons in Green Bay. This marks the second free agent tight end brought in who is familiar with Luke Getsy after the Bears signed former Packer Robert Tonyan.Lewis, who will be entering his 18th NFL season — which breaks a record for tight ends, will not be able to wear his normal #89 due to it being retired for Mike Ditka. From Badgers to Bears: Chicago area natives T.J. Edwards & Jack Sanborn are teammates again He has largely played a depth role with Green Bay but spent 12 seasons with Jacksonville.Ryan Poles has been busy the last 24 hours by also bringing in a much-needed pass rusher — veteran Yannick Ngakoue on a one-year deal.

FCC issues record-breaking fine against auto warranty robocall enterprise

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — The Federal Communications Commission issued a record-breaking fine Thursday against an auto warranty scam call operation.In a news release, the FCC confirmed it had issued a $299,997,000 fine for the robocalls made by "the largest illegal robocall operation the agency has ever investigated."The FCC stated that a large international network of companies — including Sumco Panama, Virtual Telecom, Davis Telecom, Geist Telecom, Fugle Telecom, Tech Direct, Mobi Telecom, and Posting Express — violated federal laws when they made more than 5 billion robocalls to more than 500 million phone numbers within only a three-month span in 2021. Woman accused of leaving dead baby in Houston gas station arrested, police say Additionally, the robocalls violated spoofing laws by using more than 1 million different caller ID numbers to trick people into answering, the FCC stated.“We take seriously our responsibility to protect consumers and the integrity of U.S.communicatio...

Puppies found on side of road saved, shelter seeking more help from fosters

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin pet shelter is thanking people who stepped up to foster puppies who were recently found on the side of the road in Lockhart, but the shelter said it still needs support.The puppies arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after being found still attached to the umbilical cord of their dead mother, who was likely hit by a car, the shelter said. Austin Pets Alive! seeking fosters amid Central Texas heat wave APA! said each of the puppies is fighting to live and will require bottle-feeding around the clock every two hours. APA! immediately found foster homes for the "bottle babies" because so many felt compelled to help after the shelter took in the puppies found in a trash bag last month. According to the shelter, caring for a litter of puppies costs an average of $1,000 per puppy for vaccines, food and care for six to eight weeks. They are fragile and only have a chance at life because of the supporters and fosters caring for them. With these fo...

Fringe review: ‘101 Goofin’ Things’ lives up to its name with fun

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Must seeThe Goof Goof crew lives up to their name in “101 Goofin’ Things”, which had adults and children laughing and participating alongside them. Liv Augusta Amrami and Phillip Schramm “perform 101 goofin’ tasks, randomized for your pleasure,” according to the apt description in the online program. For kids (and adults) accustomed to sitting quietly at the theater, being encouraged to take part (think Bingo, bowling with eggs for two audience volunteers) and interact with the actors was exhilirating. One child, age 10, begged to see the show again; not out of the question because each will be different. Come prepared for a chaotic, wild ride that can be loud at times, but in all the best ways.Presented by Goof Goof at Theatre in the Round; 7 p.m. Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 10 p.m. Aug. 12.Still unsure what to see? Check out all our Fringe reviews here.The Minnesota Fringe Festival turns 30 this year, presenting 101 hourlong stage acts from Au...

The Loop 2023 Fantasy Football Preview: Our favorites

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

As April’s NFL draft neared, most of the NFL’s bottom-dwelling teams wheeled and dealed to try to feast on the bumper crop of quarterbacking prospects.But not the Chicago Bears.Instead of tying their fortunes and their No. 1 pick to Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young, Bears general manager Ryan Poles pulled off the trade of the offseason. And put his faith in the third-year QB who appears set to join the league’s elite.Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, runs away from Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Chicago. The Bills won 35-13. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Justin Fields was the lone standout on the Bears’ offense last season. He had the second-most rushing yards ever by a quarterback: 1,143. More than 76 yards per game. A mere five NFL running backs averaged more. And his eight rushing touchdowns were second to Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts among QBs.Fields’ passing numbers? Less impressive, in large ...

Jerry Seinfeld to perform at the Palace Theatre

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Albany. He's set to perform at the Palace Theatre on October 27 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Seinfeld is best known for his work on "Seinfeld," often described as a show about nothing, that ran from 1989 to 1998. He also hosted "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" for several seasons.Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 11 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

WATCH: Passerby films scene of Cranesville train derailment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

CRANESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A passerby caught footage at the scene of the Cranesville train derailment that happened Friday morning around 8 a.m. Credit to Lisa Marie Cruz for the footage.Video credit to Lisa Marie CruzNEWS10 has received word this is a 16-car train derailment, and that the derailed cars were not carrying people, but goods. Crews are on the scene evaluating the situation. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is working with the DOT and several other agencies on this incident. There are no reported injuries or spills. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Governor Kathy Hochul has released a statement regarding the train derailment. "I have been briefed on the train derailment in Montgomery County where several tanker cars came off the tracks this morning and have directed State personnel to provide all necessary assistance to local emergency response officials. The New York State Police, Office of Fire Preventio...