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UAW strike expands to Ford plant in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Michigan.Union President Shawn Fain told workers on a video appearance Friday that negotiations haven’t broken down but Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress. Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.Last Friday, nearly 200 workers between the Stellantis facility in Naperville and General Motor’s facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job — union workers saying they are fighting for the “American Dream.” UAW strike expands to GM, Stellantis plants in suburbs THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers strikes against Detroit’s three automakers that spread to dozens of parts distribution centers one week ago could deepen Friday.The union has vowed to hit automakers harder if it ...

Oxford High School shooter will get life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A teenager who killed four students at Michigan’s Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole, a judge said Friday.Judge Kwamé Rowe announced the decision over video conference, weeks after hearing from experts who clashed over Ethan Crumbley’s mental health and witnesses who described the tragic day in 2021 in sharp detail.Crumbley heard the decision with his lawyers while sitting in a room in the county jail.The 17-year-old will be formally sentenced in Oakland County court on Dec. 8, a day when survivors and families can tell the judge about how the shooting affected their lives.First-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence for adults in Michigan. But the shooter was 15 at the time, and the judge had the option of choosing a shorter term that would mean an eventual opportunity for freedom.“Even if the defendant changes, and he finds some peace and some meaning in his life beyond torturing and killing, does not me...

WATCH LIVE | Committee on immigrant and refugee rights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

A press conference is being held with the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee rights to address the migrant crisis.

17-year-old, 18-year-old shot during attempted robbery in Belmont Cragin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

CHICAGO — A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were shot Thursday night during an attempted robbery in Belmont Cragin.It happened just after 11:05 p.m. in the 2200 block of North Parkside, according to police.CPD said a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were in the backyard of a building when an unknown male attempted to rob them at gunpoint. A struggled ensued and shots were fired.The 18-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg and the 17-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the right arm. Both were transported in fair condition. 14-year-old boy shot in South Shore No one is in custody.

Angry customer, auto shop owner killed in Florida shooting 2 years after service, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were killed, including the suspect, at an auto repair shop in Florida after a disgruntled customer, angered by a car repair from two years ago, stormed into the business and shot the owner, according to police.Officers were called to Stout's Automotive in Largo around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday after several callers reported an active shooting."I saw a bunch of police cars pulling up, rapidly, coming down the road. I heard the sirens," said Arden Dittmer. "I saw the cars pulling in and police officers rushing towards the building."Officers with the Largo Police Department found two people suffering from gunshot wounds in the shop's office area. Both were rushed to area hospitals where they later died from their injuries. Jack-In-The-Box employee shot at drive-thru customers over curly fries, court docs say Dittmer, who owns a business across the street, said he texted Jodie Stout, the owner of Stout's Automotive, after seeing police arrive. Stout didn'...

Wawa to add around 60 stores in Indiana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- Wawa announced Thursday that it will further expand its convenience store chain throughout the state of Indiana and throughout the Midwest and expects to open its first stores in mid-2025. According to a news release, the company's expansion into Indiana includes plans to open around 60 stores across the region over the next eight to 10 years. The company has 15 sites throughout the state of Indiana already under contract. Hoosier Lottery Cash4Life ticket set to expire Monday This comes after Wawa locations were previously announced in two locations near Indianapolis, including one in Westfield and another in Noblesville. The sites under contract include: Veterans Pkway & Veterans Pkwy Court in Clark CountyEads Pkwy & Doughty Rd. in Dearborn CountyCommerce & CR 1000 W in Delaware CountySpring Mill Rd. & SR 32 in Hamilton CountyHwy 32 and Hazel Dell in Hamilton CountyUS Hwy 40 & CR 600 W in Hancock CountyN. State Street & W. New Road in Hanc...

Supreme Court to hear cases on Florida, Texas social media laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will hear two cases stemming from controversial laws in Texas and Florida regulating social media platforms’ content moderation decisions.The laws aim to prohibit social media companies from banning users based on political views, even if users violate platform policies, essentially limiting companies from being able to enforce their own policies.The high court will consider whether the laws’ content moderation restrictions and their “individualized-explanation requirements” are compliant with the First Amendment.Any outcome at the Supreme Court could have resounding implications for online speech after two lower courts, the 5th Circuit and 11th Circuit appeals courts, had conflicting opinions on blocking and upholding the two states’ similar laws. The laws were challenged in court by two tech industry groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and NetChoice. They said the social media laws violate ...

'Rooted deep inside': Meet the two women who led charge, saving site of Austin's first Black school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Myrtle Robinson and her daughter Carol Williams took a walk down memory lane on the grounds of Austin's first all-Black school. Robinson attended The Montopolis School. She and Williams have led efforts for years to protect the school through their group called Montopolis Strong. The Montopolis SchoolThe Montopolis SchoolThey're thrilled after the City of Austin recently voted to dedicate the land to protect the old school building. It said it is committed to preserving it as a historical and cultural landmark."Oh, man, if I could have shouted up in that city council, would say, 'oh, mommy,' while I shout. The neighborhood has changed, and this is the only thing we really have left," Williams said.The land used to be privately owned before 2019 and almost became a site for mixed-use housing and retail spaces.Old photos from The Montopolis SchoolOld yearbook photos from The Montopolis SchoolIt wasn't until a tense eminent domain process that the city took possession o...

Doctors stress vaccines to protect against triple threat of flu, COVID and RSV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite the abnormally warm temperatures in Central Texas, fall is here and along with it a reminder from doctors who say some viruses tend to hit hard this time of year."We are urging people to take advantage of the vaccines and treatments we have available,” said Dr. Rosha McCoy with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMS). “Prevention is always the best way so you don't get sick or in the hospital or get long-term symptoms.”When it comes to the flu, McCoy urges you to get the vaccine as soon as possible.“The flu vaccine is available. You should get it in September or October.”There is an update to this latest flu vaccine according to McCoy. “One new interesting recommendation is that people with egg allergies don't need to be concerned at all. They can get the flu vaccine, no special considerations for them," McCoy said. What you should know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway COVID-19 vaccines are also available. McCoy emph...

Is artificial intelligence improving traffic in Austin?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Could artificial intelligence play a role in improving how we get around Austin?KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes met up with a startup company during the MOVE Mobility Conference this week that is developing AI software that would help move emergency vehicles, buses and cars around cities more efficiently.Below is a transcription of the interview, edited for grammar and clarity. Brennes: Joining me today is Tim Menard. He is the CEO and founder of LYT. He's in town for the MOVE America transportation conference at the Austin Convention Center. Tim, let's discuss Austin traffic. It's one of the top issues for our community. You deal with artificial intelligence when it comes to traffic solutions. How do you think AI could help improve Austin traffic?Menard: Well, in a very growing community that we have here it is going to be very important that we're going to be able to use artificial intelligence because it can understand things that we as people just can't really...