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Taylor Swift urged to postpone Los Angeles-area shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

(KTLA) – A labor union representing thousands of hotel housekeepers in Southern California is asking Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood until they are paid "a living wage."UNITE HERE Local 11 published an open letter to the pop star in the Los Angeles Times on Thursday.“We make beds, clean bathrooms, and take care of every guest need. Your shows make our hotels a lot of money,” the letter reads. “In Los Angeles, hotels are doubling and tripling what they charge because you are coming. They also add junk fees on rooms, just like Ticketmaster does. But we see none of it.” Taylor Swift now has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history Hotel workers have been staging labor actions in the Los Angeles area since the start of July as they negotiate for increased pay and benefits. They have also joined striking Hollywood writers and actors on the picket lines.Experts predict Swift's 52-night, 20-city tour will become the highest-grossing of all t...

Biden offers first statement on Hunter's 4-year-old daughter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

(The Hill) – President Biden on Friday made his first public remarks about his 4-year-old grandchild Navy, the daughter of his son Hunter Biden, after silence from the White House over the young girl amid legal disputes between her parents.Biden said, in a statement exclusively provided to People, that his son and Lunden Roberts, the mother, are working to provide a life for her.“Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” the president said. “This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter. Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.” Biden’s dog bit Secret Service officers 10 times in four months: records The New York Times earlier this month published a piece about the child, writing that she’s never met Hunter Biden or her grandfather. After that was published, the White House dealt ...

Why water restrictions vary across Texas cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas cities tighten water restrictions due to infrastructure problems, low supply and high demand, state water agencies say there's no state standardization for how water restriction stages are determined. Jacob’s Well has zero flow once again, drought conditions a factor The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) said it requires wholesale and retail water suppliers to notify it within 5 business days of mandatory water use restrictions being implemented.However, the TCEQ said Drought Contingency Plans are developed at the local level which is why they can vary city-to-city."Drought Contingency Plans (DCP) are developed at the local level, by the water supplier, and focus on potential issues related to their water system’s production capacity or water supply sources," the TCEQ said in a statement.Recently, the City of Burnet implemented Stage 3 water restrictions which permit outdoor watering once per week on an allotted day. Comparatively, Stage 3 w...

Burnsville man sentenced in 2021 Eagan gas station shooting death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

A Burnsville man was sentenced to 306 months in prison for the December 2021 shooting of a 33-year-old Eagan man, officials announced Friday.A Dakota County jury in May found Sakaria Osman Ahmed, 32, of Burnsville, guilty of second-degree murder for killing Faisal A. Abukar, 33, of Eagan at the Marathon gas station on Silver Bell Road, just east of the Twin Cities Premium Outlet Mall.Sakaria Osman Ahmed (Courtesy of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office)During the trial, Ahmed claimed self-defense and defense of others.“Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Faisal Abukar for their great loss,” Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena said in a press release Friday.According to the criminal complaint, witnesses told police that prior to the shooting, four men, who had arrived in two separate cars, were arguing.Abukar’s car pulled up alongside the other and Ahmed’s friend got out and tried to sit in the back seat. An argument ensued. Abukar’s friend told pol...

Discovering Saratoga: Secretariat statue at Saratoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This year marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat winning the Triple Crown back in 1973. A larger-than-life traveling monument celebrating the anniversary, arrived for a limited time in Saratoga Springs.Standing at life and a half size and spanning 21 feet, hoof to hoof, the bronze statue of Secretariat and Jockey Ron Turcotte is turning heads at the Saratoga Race Course. "Racing into History" was created by Jocelyn Russell. Discovering Saratoga: Quick Call Memorial "I like to hide in the background. I just love to watch people come up and they’re always beaming you know everybody is excited about it and they get all their kids in front of it,” said Jocelyn.The statue will leave Saratoga in the middle of August and make its way to its permanent home in Virginia, the birth state of the iconic horse.

Man arrested, charged in deadly shooting at Illinois MetroLink station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Authorities have arrested a man accused in a deadly shooting earlier this week at an Illinois MetroLink station.The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has announced the arrest of Jarell M. Anderson, 23, in the investigation. Prosecutors have charged him with murder (with intent to kill or injure). Anderson was taken into custody Friday afternoon in St. Louis County. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird The shooting occurred just before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, following an altercation between two individuals at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee station. Anderson reportedly ran from the station while the victim stayed on the train with plans to head to the Washington Park station.The victim, identified as Turyan Austell, 23, was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead."This is an unfortunate, tragic and senseless crime," said one spokesperson from the Major Case Squad, who also stated the shooting was not a random act of violence. ...

Miles Mikolas suspended five games for hitting Ian Happ with pitch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Major League Baseball has suspended St. Louis starting pitcher Miles Mikolas for five games after hitting Cubs outfielder Ian Happ with a pitch deemed intentional by umpires. Mikolas was ejected from Thursday’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs after plunking Ian Happ with a pitch, just moments after an errant backswing from Happ hit Willson Contreras on top of his mask, led to sudden pain and forced him to leave early. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird Umpires allege there was intent in Mikolas hitting Happ, leading to the ejection. It ended the St. Louis Cardinals veteran’s night after just 14 pitches and three batters faced Thursday in an eventual 10-3 loss. Mikolas, in postgame comments, didn't necessarily agree with that assessment. Mikolas intends to appeal the suspension, which was set to begin Friday night. Manager Oli Marmol was also suspended one game and fined as a result of Mikolas' actions.

Man found guilty of attempted murder for shooting Littleton police officer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

A man has been found guilty of attempted murder in the shooting of Littleton Police Officer David Snook.Rigoberto Valles-Dominguez, 35, was convicted by an Arapahoe County jury of multiple charges including aggravated robbery, assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury, first-degree assault and first-degree assault on a peace officer.“The defendant’s actions showed no regard for human life,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Jason Siers stated in a Friday news release. “While Officer Snook suffered serious injuries, it’s a miracle no one was killed.”On Sept. 20, 2021, officers responded to reports of shots being fired from a car window near West Powers Avenue and South Bannock Street. Officers arrived and contacted Valles-Dominguez, who was walking away from the scene.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Space Force sergeant jailed on murder charge after chasing down teens suspected of trying to steal wife’s Hyundai Valles-Dominguez took off r...

Quarter-sized hail possible in Boulder County; flights delayed at DIA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

4:10 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is posted for Boulder, Niwot, Lyons and surrounding areas until 4:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail is possible with the storm.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Boulder CO, Niwot CO and Lyons CO until 4:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/lh94MPQSQo— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 28, 2023Strong storm just west of Boulder at 3:55 PM. pic.twitter.com/jNMrxq5xuu— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 28, 20234:01 p.m.: At Denver International Airport, the threat of severe weather is causing delays. Departing flights are delayed an average of 44 minutes and inbound flights are being held at their origin airports until 4:30 p.m. mountain time, according to FlightAware.com. DIA has 514 total delays Friday with 21 cancellations.Related ArticlesWeather | Thunderstorms bring widespread hail to NE Colorado and metro Denver Weather | Winds up to 50 mph with large hai...

Massive Barbie theme park in the works

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:20 GMT

Come on Barbie, let's go to the theme park!Mattel is launching its first-ever theme park in Glendale, Arizona. Mattel Adventure Park will highlight all of its brands like Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Hot Wheels and Thomas & Friends.The city first made the announcement last year in a press release. Barbie’s Dream House comes to life ahead of Margot Robbie film; how to book your stay "From rides and attractions that appeal to the tiniest of tots, to a double-looping launch coaster designed for speed, to a flying theater adventure that shoots for the stars – Mattel Adventure Park is built to delight guests of all ages," the park's website read.Barbie fans will be able to live in their own Barbie world by hanging out in the Barbie Beach House. The exhibit will feature the Barbie flying theater, which will take "riders on a journey from deep underwater to outer space.""Our unique indoor/outdoor design keeps your family cool and comfortable on even the hottest Arizona day with a...