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Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, says efforts in south will be ‘no less strength’ than in north

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday that its ground offensive had expanded to every part of Gaza, and authorities ordered more evacuations in the crowded south as they vowed that operations there against Hamas would be “no less strength” than the earlier efforts in the north.Heavy bombardment followed the evacuation orders, and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip said they were running out of places to go in the sealed-off territory that borders Israel and Egypt. Many of its 2.3 million people are crammed into the south after Israel ordered civilians to leave the north in the early days of the war, which was sparked by the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel that killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians.The United Nations estimates that 1.8 million Gazans have been displaced. Juliette Toma, director of communications at the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said nearly 958,000 of them were in 99 U.N. facilities in the south.After dark, gunfire and shellin...

Heavy snow results in several mountain road closures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Heavy snowfall in the high country resulted in several road closures due to safety concerns from dangerous and slick conditions, as well as low visibility. Parts of eastbound Interstate 70 just east of Vail, also known as Vail Pass Summit, were closed as of 1 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Colorado Department of Transportation cameras show semi-trucks stopped on the side of the road in the area. Colorado snow totals for Dec. 2-3 The National Weather Service has warned of low visibility and blizzard conditions in areas of the mountains.Eastbound US Highway 6 just south of I-70 was also closed for safety reasons as of 1 p.m.Plows were working several roads in the area, according to CDOT's online tool COtrip. You can use the tool to see up-to-date road closures, as well as road safety conditions.

Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They’re 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tyreek Hill had two touchdowns among his 157 yards receiving, and the Miami Dolphins routed the Washington Commanders 45-15 Sunday to pad their lead atop the AFC East and get to 9-3 for the first time since 2001.Tua Tagovailoa was 18 of 24 for 280 yards, including TD passes of 78 and 60 yards to Hill, the NFL’s leading receiver left wide open on his 11th and 12th trips to the end zone this season. Tagovailoa was turnover-free after giving the ball away four times over the past two games.De’Von Achane ran for two touchdowns in his return after missing five of the past six with a knee injury. Raheem Mostert also had a rushing TD for Miami’s league-leading offense that put up 406 yards.In extending their winning streak to three, the Dolphins even got scoring from their defense, thanks to linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel’s 33-yard pick-6 of Sam Howell late in the first quarter. They also sacked Howell three times.Washington (4-9) had no answer for Hill...

Pedestrian killed, 3 others hospitalized after violent crash in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

A pedestrian was killed in Miami after a violent crash involving three other people, police said.City of Miami Police said they received a call just before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday about the wreck.Police and fire rescue units arrived at the scene to find a pedestrian hit and three people trapped inside a car.First responders used the Jaws of Life to free the occupants in the vehicle. Paramedics rushed to all four victims to Ryder Hospital Trauma Center, where one of them was pronounced dead.No information has been released on the state of the condition of the three others involved in the wreck or further details on what caused the crash.

Conspiracy theories are popular in Canada, especially among conservatives: poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

OTTAWA — The Earth is flat. We have been secretly contacted by intelligent beings from other planets. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did not land on the moon in 1969. They may sound like bizarre statements, but a new poll suggests a sizable number of Canadians believe in these and other conspiracy theories. About five per cent of us are flat-earthers, the poll suggests, while 11 per cent say they think the lunar landings were a hoax. And one-third of respondents say they think evidence that aliens have been in contact with our planet is being hidden from the public. Polling firm Leger surveyed 1,529 Canadian adults and 1,011 Americans between Nov. 24 and 26, asking about their beliefs in several popular conspiracy theories. The poll cannot be assigned a margin of error because online surveys are not considered truly random samples. In all, 79 per cent of Canadians and 84 per cent of Americans reported believing in at least one of a list of conspiracy theories mentioned in the survey...

Renowned Canadian musician and former April Wine singer Myles Goodwyn dead at 75

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

Myles Goodwyn, the award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter who shot to stardom as the former lead singer of April Wine, has died at age 75.His publicist Eric Alper says Goodwyn died Sunday in Halifax.No cause of death was announced. Alper describes Goodwyn as one of the great songwriters of the classic rock era, who helped propel April Wine to international success.The band formed in Halifax in 1969 and went on to sell over 10 million recordings worldwide.Alper says Goodwyn stepped away from the band earlier this year but continued to perform live until not long before his death. 

Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration that has shown wariness about higher fares in the industry. The combined company would keep both airlines’ brands, rooted in the nation’s 49th and 50th states. Alaska will pay $18 in cash for each share of Hawaiian, whose stock closed Friday at $4.86 after losing just over half its value in the year so far. The deal also includes $900 million in Hawaiian debt, which the airlines said brings the acquisition’s total value to $1.9 billion. The combined airline would be based in Seattle, with Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci at its head. The companies forecast the acquisition will add to profits within two years of the deal closing. The combined airline would participate in the oneworld Alliance, which includes American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. Alaska and Hawaiia...

Fire rekindles at historic Swift Mansion in Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

CHICAGO — Two fires have damaged the landmark Swift Mansion in Chicago.The first fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the 4500 block of South Michigan.According to the Chicago Fire Department, no injuries were reported. Around 2:30 p.m., the fire had rekindled and flames were seen coming from the roof. Lots of flames shooting out of the roof. So sad to see this beautiful building burning. #SwiftMansion @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/OY9SMAYXxg— Brónagh Tumulty (@BronaghTumulty) December 3, 2023This is a developing story.

'Supernatural' actor Mark Sheppard survives 'six massive heart attacks'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Mark Sheppard, well known for his roles in "Supernatural," "Battlestar Galactica," and more, says he is "humbled once more" after surviving a scary health scare. In a Saturday Instagram post, Sheppard, 59, wrote that collapsed in his kitchen Friday while on his way to an appointment. "Six massive heart attacks later, and being brought back from dead 4 times," Sheppard said in the post, which include a picture of him laying in a hospital bed. "I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD."LAD, or left anterior descending artery, is the largest coronary artery, according to Cleveland Clinic. The LAD is the biggest supplier of oxygenated blood to the heart's lower left ventricle and supplies blood to the septum. If the LAD is blocked, it can cause what is known as a widowmaker heart attack, which is often fatal, Cleveland Clinic explains.Men older than 45 and women older than 50 are at an increased risk of experiencing a widowmaker heart attack, according to Cleveland Clinic...

'Save our Musicians' to help young artists to open for top artists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:50 GMT

Save our Musicians founders and CEO Dennis Cunningham and singer Ava Camejo join WGN Weekend Morning News to share more about being able to open up for top artist at Jingle Ball.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.