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German department store chain seen shutting 40% of outlets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s last major department store chain aims to close two-fifths of its branches, months after it filed for insolvency protection for the second time in less than three years, the company’s employee council said Monday.The long-troubled Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof plans to shut 52 of its current 129 stores, the council said. It added that the move would cost more than 5,000 jobs, German news agency dpa reported.The company, which resulted from the merger a few years ago of rivals Karstadt and Kaufhof, sought protection from creditors in late October, citing a steep rise in energy prices and weak consumer spending.It had already shut around 40 stores and cut some 4,000 jobs after seeking protection during the first lockdown of the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020, and reportedly was granted 680 million euros ($724 million) in state aid. The Associated Press

Drake to start ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour this summer with stops in Vancouver, Montreal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

TORONTO — Drake has announced his 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage.The “It’s All a Blur” tour comes with a 29-date arena run this summer with two Canadian stops in Montreal and Vancouver.It follows Drake and 21 Savage’s 2022 album “Her Loss.”After kicking off in New Orleans in June, the tour will stop in Montreal on July 14 and Vancouver on Aug. 28. Live Nation says additional dates, including Toronto, will be announced at a later date.This is Drake’s first tour in five years. He was last on the road with “Aubrey and the Three Migos” in 2018.Ticket presales start March 15, while the general sale starts March 17.This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2023.The Canadian Press

Liquid sugar truck crashes on I-65; left lane closed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. — A liquid sugar truck crashed on I-65 Monday morning and has been causing delays in Jasper County.The crash is currently impacting the left southbound lane of I-65 near mile marker 221 — which is around eight miles south of the Roselawn exit. A large truck hauling liquid sugar crashed and ended up on the side of the interstate.At around 6:45 a.m., Indiana State Police announced that it was actually the second crash in the area.Courtesy Indiana State PoliceAuthorities are working to offload the sugar into another trailer, then they will begin working on lifting the truck out of the ditch. 2 vehicles wanted after man dies in suburban hit-and-run At this time, it's unknown if the driver or anyone else suffered any injuries.WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.

Trump attorney: Hush payment ‘not directly related’ to campaign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

(The Hill) -- An attorney representing former President Donald Trump in the Manhattan prosecutors’ hush money probe, which could soon culminate in criminal charges, described the case as “outrageous” on Monday.During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” with anchor George Stephanopoulos, attorney Joe Tacopina said an October 2016 hush payment at the center of the case that a Trump aide made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had an affair with Trump, was not “directly related” to Trump’s presidential campaign. Trump denies the affair.The hush money has reemerged as the primary focus of the probe being run by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), who has empaneled a grand jury to hear evidence and could soon seek an indictment against the former president. Connecting the payment to a campaign finance violation could become the crux of the case.“I expect justice to prevail, and if that's the case, George, there shouldn't be an indictment,” Tacopina said...

Man killed daughter's suspected stalker with moose antler, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A Minnesota man showed up at the Cook County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday covered in blood and confessed to beating a 77-year-old to death, first with a shovel, then with a moose antler.Levi Axtell, 27, told sheriff's deputies he killed Lawrence V. Scully in his Grand Marais, Minnesota, home. Back in 2018, Axtell had accused the elderly man of stalking his 22-month-old daughter, the Star Tribune reports. In a request for a protective order, he said Scully would park his van outside his daughter's day care and wait for her to go out on walks. The court granted the protective order temporarily but dismissed it weeks later, according to the newspaper. Washington girl missing since 2018 found in Mexico: FBI Before Axtell's 2018 complaint, Scully was already a convicted sex offender. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen confirmed to the Associated Press that Scully served a prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old and was released in 1982. According to court d...

Police arrest suspect in northwest Austin hookah lounge shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said it has arrested a suspect involved in a hookah lounge shooting in late January, where at least five people were shot, and two died. The shooting happened at the Moon Palace Hookah Lounge at 12636 Research Blvd. on Jan. 28. Brayden Bolyard, 17, was pronounced dead on the scene. APD also reported Jaitron Tatum, 18, later died from gunshot wounds. APD said because two people have died, the case is considered capital murder. Previous coverage: 2nd victim dies as a result of northwest Austin hookah lounge shooting, APD says A person of interest was previously identified but police did not release their name. APD said it was planning to hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. to give an update on the investigation and announce the arrest of a suspect. The press conference will be streamed in the video player above.

Updating Target Field after brand refresh a massive undertaking for Twins staff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

Limestone pieces engraved with the Twins’ new logos sat wrapped in plastic on palates in the bowels of Target Field last week. Many of the freshly printed graphics that still needed to be applied around the park sit in an upstairs suite. Clubhouse carpeting bearing the old logo still needs to be replaced, as do many logos on aisle seats throughout the ballpark.“Next week, it’ll be a dusty mess down here,” vice president of ballpark operations Dave Horsman said last week, gesturing to Twins-branded flooring inside the park that would soon be replaced as part of a two-week process.While Twins players are busy preparing for the season down in Florida, a project to transform the ballpark to reflect the Twins’ new logo and branding has reached its final month. Of the 4,500 or so logos and marks around the ballpark, Horsman estimates nearly 4,000 are being swapped out, a massive undertaking that has consumed the offseason.When the project started, Horsman had two words to describe it: “Co...

Capital Region snow emergencies for March 13-14 storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A winter storm is set to hit the Capital Region starting Monday night into Tuesday. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, this will be the biggest storm of the season yet. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The entire NEWS10 area is under a Winter Storm Warning between Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The high impact, long duration winter storm will bring heavy wet snow and gusty winds. Power outages are expected.Due to the storm, many municipalities are declaring snow emergencies. Check out the list of snow emergencies and parking restrictions throughout the Capital Region. The list will be updated as more snow emergencies are announced. 03/13/2023: Gearing up for a big nor’easter RotterdamNo parking on town roads between 6 p.m. on March 13 to 6 p.m. on March 15.AmsterdamThe snow emergency is in effect from 6 p.m. on Monday to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. No parking is allowed on city ...

Winter storm preparation press conference in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio will discuss the City's winter storm preparation and response efforts. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Members of the Albany Police Department, Albany Fire Department, and National Grid will be in attendance as well.

Meet Ms. Wheelchair New York 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:08 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Earlier this month, Khalia Hayslett was crowned Ms. Wheelchair New York 2023. The Brooklyn-based mom is preparing to embark on a year of service dedicated to advocating for people with all abilities. Ms. Wheelchair New York 2022 reflects on her reign The competition planned to take place in Schenectady, but winter weather moved the event online. Khalia will follow Heather Horwedel who spent her year of service advocating for a more inclusive community. Meet Glenville woman named 2023 New York Mother of the Year Ms. Wheelchair America isn't about appearance, it's a competition based on advocacy, achievement and presentation. Since 1972, the nonprofit organization has been crowning a spokeswoman for all people with disabilities.