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Writers' union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Screenwriters’ union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic strike after nearly five months, raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of film and television filming is near an end.Actors remain on strike, but movement on the writers' demands could mean that the actors will find a resolution soon as well. The Writers Guild of America announced the deal Sunday in a joint statement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and production companies in negotiations. The agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends, and that could happen this week.“WGA has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP,” the guild said in an email to members. “This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who joined us on the picket lines for over 146 days.”In...

Police: 17-year-old laying in Niles road dies after being struck by vehicle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

NILES, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy died early Monday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while laying in a road, police said.Just before 2:30 a.m., authorities were dispatched to the 8200 block of West Ballard Road on the report of a person struck by a vehicle.Following an initial investigation, police believe a 17-year-old boy, of Niles, was already lying in the road when he was struck by a 2007 Nissan Xtrerra, driven by a 21-year-old traveling eastbound.The reason the 17-year-old was originally lying in the road is under investigation, police said. The driver of the Nissan was non suspected to be impaired and is cooperating. 2 DePaul students robbed on Lincoln Park campus The road was closed for nearly four hours after the incident.

WGA strike captain Zayd Dohrn discusses tentative deal with studios

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

CHICAGO — After 146 days, it appears the end of the writer's strike is almost here. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract this weekend. The final language still has to be worked out & WGA membership still has to vote on it, but it appears the strike is coming to an end.Writers received the support of many around Hollywood in their quest for a new contract, which would include protections against the use of artificial intelligence, and staffing, along with more compensation for streaming content.Zayd Dohrn, a screenwriter, playwright, and a professor at Northwestern Univesity's School of Communication, also serves as a WGA strike captain. He joined WGN Morning News to talk about this tentative agreement with Dean Richard on Monday's show.You can watch his segment in the video above. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's...

Viral video captures Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leaving Kansas City stadium together

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WGN) — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift were spotted together at Arrowhead Stadium after Sunday's game.In a video captured by WGN TV's Jarrett Payton, Kelce and Swift could be seen walking side by side after the Chief's 41-10 blowout win against the Chicago Bears. The video has gone viral and as of Monday morning, had over 9 million views.In his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Payton said, "Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game."Payton shared the story behind his now-viral video Monday on Nexstar's WGN. The sports anchor said he was making his way out of the stadium and luck was on his side."As I started walking, the head security guard for the Chiefs stopped me and goes, 'Where are you going?' and I said, 'On my way to my car. Can I go this way?' and he said, 'Stay right here.'" "I just grabbed my phone an...

Bedbugs, mold, sewage: Military barracks conditions below standards, report finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The Pentagon is failing to provide sufficient oversight over complaints of bedbugs, mold and sewage at U.S. military base barracks, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).The report accuses to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) of not providing reliable assessments of barrack conditions, especially in instances where the conditions are substandard. In its report, the GAO found conditions that could pose “serious health and safety risks.”Servicemembers in one discussion group with the GAO said tap water in their barracks is often brown and fear it is not safe to drink. Servicemembers in six of the twelve discussion groups told the GAO of pest issues including bedbugs, rodents, cockroaches and wasps. CDC reports significant increase in adult obesity rates In one of the more shocking claims by servicemembers, the GAO’s report found that, at one installation, servicemembers are responsible for cleaning biological waste that “...

FAA: Normal operations after morning ground stop at AUS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Aviation Administration said operations are normal after a ground stop was issued Monday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. An FAA spokesperson said departures were briefly paused due to a telecommunications issue. An AUS spokesperson said the earlier radio issues were localized to AUS. Flights were rerouted to other airports such as Houston and Dallas, depending on their origin airport, the spokesperson said. The FAA said passengers should check with their airlines and FLY.faa.gov for flight information. Some departing flights were also impacted on Monday morning. An AUS spokesperson could not say how many flights were affected.

MLS After Dark: Austin FC, LA Galaxy end in 3-3 tie after 3-hour weather delay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored in the 89th minute, Michael Barrios' first goal with Los Angeles came in stoppage time and the Galaxy rallied for a 3-3 draw with Austin FC on Sunday night in a match that started three hours late at 11:30 p.m. CT because of a thunderstorm.Austin snaps a club-record four-match losing streak at home in all competitions and ends a three-match skid against the Galaxy with the tie. LA was trying to become the first team to beat Austin four times in a row but will have to settle for a 4-1-1 record in the last six matchups.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersAlexander Ring staked Austin (9-13-8) to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute when he took a pass from Emiliano Rigoni and scored for a second time this season.Riqui Puig scored the equalizer for the Galaxy (8-11-10) on a penalty kick — his seventh goal of the season — in the second minute...

Watervliet's The Purple Pub officially ends to-go orders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In December 2022, owners Greg and Butch Rentz closed the dining room of The Purple Pub in Watervliet, but kept the to-go orders going. Now, the restaurant has permanently closed with the end of to-go orders. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "While we have had the pleasure serving you from our 'to-go' over the past nine months, we have decided to close the final chapter on The Purple Pub," said the owners. "These two old guys are finally ready to take a break."The Purple Pub opened in 1972 and was known for its award-winning pizza and wings. But after 51 years, the Rentz brothers have finally retired. The Purple Pub in Watervliet closing after 50 years In December, the owners told NEWS10 that they needed to take a break, prioritize their health, and be able to spend time with their families. “Their love, loyalty, and dedication have made us two of the luckiest guys alive,” said the Rentz brothers. "...

Little free history library open in Queensbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Take a book, leave a book. That's the idea behind little free libraries, like the one that opened earlier this year at Crandall Park in the city of Glens Falls. Now, a new one is open for readers of all stripes, close by a bastion of local and regional history. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Last week, the Warren County Historical Society welcomed a little free library of its own, in front of its base of operations at 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury. Like others of its kind, the library's purpose is to give anyone a chance to pick up something new to read - or leave a treasured tome for someone else. “You take one to read and leave one for another reader. It is a great way to circulate books you no longer want but others would enjoy,” said Warren County Historical Society Executive Director Don Rittner.The tradition of the tiny library started in 2009, in Hudson, Wisconsin. Started by Todd Bol and Rick...

Tim McGraw performing at Enterprise Center next spring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Country star Tim McGraw announced that his 'Standing Room Only' tour is kicking off next March. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the 40+ shows on Friday, March 22. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m.McGraw is a three-time Granny Award winner. He's also sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Standing Room Only Tour ScheduleMarch 14, Jacksonville, FL VyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaMarch 15, Tampa, FL Amalie ArenaMarch 16, Orlando, FL Amway CenterMarch 21, Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo ArenaMarch 22, St. Louis, MO Enterprise CenterMarch 23, Columbus, OH Nationwide ArenaMarch 27, Vancouver, BC Rogers ArenaMarch 29, Seattle, WA Climate Pledge ArenaMarch 30, Eugene, OR University of Oregon - Matthew Knight ArenaApril 4, Denver, CO Ball ArenaApril 5, Salt Lake City, UT Delta CenterApril 6, Boise, ID Boise State University - ExtraMile ArenaApril 11, Austin, TX Moody CenterApril 13, Tulsa, OK BOK CenterApril 18, Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fie...