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Liam Hendriks reaches major milestone in cancer fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

CHICAGO — One of the most important journeys in the life of the White Sox closer has come to an end. On Wednesday morning on Instagram, Liam Hendriks announced that he has completed treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He rang the "Victory Bell" after finishing up his final chemotherapy session, which he began on January 9th. That came one day after he publically announced that he'd been diagnosed with cancer on Instagram.Hendriks revealed in a video that was played on the video board at the home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday that he was starting his last treatment this week. ‘Incredibly genuine’: How Liam Hendriks & family have helped the Lymphoma Research Foundation In his Instagram post, Hendriks had this statement to supporters.5 months ago my life changed forever. You never think you will be the one who hears “you have cancer” but there I was… in shock and fear not knowing what comes next.I started treatment after SO many life altering appointments on Janua...

What is a pink moon and when can you see it?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — As we settle into spring, a new lunar cycle signals the changing of the season, bringing with it the annual "pink moon."The pink moon will rise into the sky Wednesday night, and will peak around 12:30 a.m. Eastern time early Thursday.According to the Old Famers Almanac, similar to March's worm moon, its name has nothing to do with the moon's appearance. Rather, the name stems from the fact that pink flower blooms begin to reappear around this time of year, specifically Phlox subulata, which goes by the alternate name of "moss pink."The pink moon also often comes around the time Easter is celebrated, earning its alternative name the Paschal Full Moon. Easter is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday following the April full moon, therefore, Easter will take place this Sunday, April 9. Don’t use the front passenger seat in these 140K recalled vehicles, Volkswagen says This year, the moon also appears on the day of Passover on April 5. The almanac al...

Man kills 4 children with hatchet at daycare center in Brazil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A man with a hatchet jumped over a wall and invaded a daycare center Wednesday in Brazil, killing four children and wounding at least five others, authorities said.The assailant turned himself in at a police station and did not appear to have any connection with the center, which offers nursery services, preschool education and after-school activities. The dead were between the ages of 5 and 7, authorities said.Authorities were searching for a motive, the police detective leading the investigation, Ronnie Esteves, told television reporters in Blumenau, a city in southern Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.An ambulance is parked outside the private daycare center "Cantinho do Bom Pastor" after a fatal attack on children in Blumenau, Santa Catarina state, Brazil, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A man with a hatchet jumped over a wall and invaded the daycare center, killing four children and wounding at least five others, authorities said. (Denner Ovidio/Futura Press via ...

Kid Rock shoots Bud Light cans after company partners with transgender woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

(WKBN) - Rock artist Kid Rock took to Twitter this week after it was announced that Bud Light had partnered with a woman who is a transgender influencer. In a video on Twitter, Kid Rock could be seen wearing a "MAGA" hat as he turned around and spoke to the camera: "Grandpa’s feeling a little frisky today. Let me say something to all you and be as clear and concise as possible." Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ The artist then used a rifle to fire gunshots at several cases of Bud Light beer while cursing out the company.The video had over 32 million views on Twitter on Wednesday. The activist that Bud Light is partnering with is transgender woman Dylan Mulvaney. According to Fox News, Mulvaney revealed Saturday that the beer company sent packs of Bud Light with the influencer’s face as a way to celebrate a full year of "girlhood." Mulvaney posted a video on Instagram with the hashtag #budlightpartner to promote the camp...

75 years after its founding, WGN still serves the city as ‘Chicago’s Very Own’ TV station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

As we mentioned at the top of the show, WGN is celebrating its 75th anniversary today. It's not only a place where history has been made, but also a place where memories are created. Mike Lowe explains why.Daytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Exonerated Central Park Five member mimics Trump with full-page ad against former president 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

(The Hill) -- A member of the Central Park Five has taken out a full-page ad in the New York Times as an open letter to former President Donald Trump after he was arraigned on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. “Over 30 years ago, Donald Trump took out full-page ads calling for my execution,” Yusef Salaam, a candidate for New York City Council, tweeted Tuesday. “On the day he was arrested and arraigned, here is my ad in response.”Salaam detailed how Trump’s ads and subsequent news shows appearances, his wrongful conviction and his time entangled with the justice system was an experience that changed his life. “Now, after several decades and an unfortunate and disastrous presidency, we all know exactly who Donald J. Trump is -- a man who seeks to deny justice and fairness for others, while claiming only innocence for himself,” Salaam wrote.  5 quick takeaways from Trump’s arraignmen...

Culver's reveals new, limited-time-only sandwich

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

(WFRV) - Fans of Culver's will soon have a new item to try. The restaurant chain announced the addition of a Smokehouse BBQ Cheddar Sandwich to the menu starting next week.Starting on April 10, diners will get to try the new sandwich with a choice of beef or chicken. It's topped with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, onion rings, pickles and mayo. Cheddar cheese is also baked into the bun."We're always looking to give our guests more ways to enjoy new and exciting flavors, and the Smokehouse BBQ Cheddar does exactly that," said Quinn Adkins, the director of menu development at Culver's, in a press release. McDonald’s offices to close briefly ahead of layoffs: report The Smokehouse BBQ Cheddar Pub Burger and the Smokehouse BBQ Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich will be available at Culver's locations across the United States, the company said. Culver's, which is based in Wisconsin, has restaurants in 26 states. People who want to try the new sandwich have a limited time to do so. Both vari...

Texas-based abortion funds resume funding for out-of-state abortions, travel expenses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At least three Texas-based abortion funding groups announced their decisions to resume funding out-of-state abortions for Texans, including travel expenses, while the procedure remains illegal in the state.The decisions came after U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ruled in February that Texas cannot enforce its ban on out-of-state abortions and that abortion funds are likely safe from prosecution, according to The Texas Tribune. This ruling comes after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade with its 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, returning abortion legality to states to decide. PREVIOUS: Abortion providers, funds pause for legal review Now, over the last two weeks, abortion funds such as the Lilith Fund, Texas Equal Access Fund and Fund Texas Choice announced they will resume their funding for Texans to access abortion care."We’re funding abortion care for Texans again, in states where abortion is legal!" read a post on Lilith Fun...

Minnesota Twins’ 2023 new foods include Union Hmong, Official Fried Chicken

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

The Minnesota Twins have announced the new foods at Target Field for this season, and there are some fun new Minnesota-based offerings, including Union Hmong Kitchen and chef Jared Brewington’s Official Fried Chicken.Official Fried Chicken is offering something new besides its bone-in chicken (the only such chicken in a Major League Baseball park) — app-based ordering and pods that keep your food warm until you pick it up! There’s also kiosk-based ordering if you prefer to go old school.And if you’re not into fancy newfangled ballpark cuisine, the Twins have expanded their Family Value concession stands – with ballpark favorites all under $5 – to three sections (133, 311 and 327).Here’s the official list of new foods:In the standsThe pod-based ordering system at Official Fried Chicken at Target Field. From left, partner Mike Fritz, Mark Anderson, and founder and CEO Jared Brewington. (Courtesy of Official Fried Chicken)Official Fried Chicken: Offerings include four-piece...

St. Paul declares presumptive flood emergency as April 17 crest approaches, Stillwater watches St. Croix’s rise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:42 GMT

With a 50/50 chance that the Mississippi River will reach major flood stage by mid-April, the city of St. Paul has declared a local flood emergency in advance of anticipated spring flooding. For now, the declaration is mostly procedural, as it empowers the city to mobilize resources in a hurry if waters rise high enough to impact residents and infrastructure.That’s still an “if,” but recent snowfall, ongoing snow melt and future precipitation will likely lead to some “significant spring flooding,” according to a written statement from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s office. The river is expected to crest on April 17.The Mississippi River, currently at about five feet, reaches minor flood stage in downtown St. Paul at 14 feet, moderate flood stage at 15 feet and major flood stage at 17 feet. In 2014 and 2019, it surpassed 20 feet. The highest crest ever recorded in downtown St. Paul was 26.01 feet on April 16, 1965.A flood emergency declaration allo...