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Trump returns to Iowa 10 days before the caucuses with a commanding lead over the Republican field

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters Friday evening not to be complacent in the face of a commanding polling lead as he kicked off the sprint to the Iowa caucuses with his first events of the election year.“Ten days from now, the people of this state are going to cast the most important vote of your entire lives,” Trump told several hundred supporters gathered in Sioux Center. He implored them to turn out on caucus night, warning, “Bad things happen when you sit back.”Trump was holding a pair of commit-to-caucus events, one in the far northwest corner of the state on the border with South Dakota and one in north-central Mason City. He’ll spend Saturday in Newton in central Iowa before heading to Clinton in the state’s far east.The visit came the day before the third anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as part of a desperate bid to keep him in power after his 202...

Two more teams emerge as suitors, but is a Dylan Cease trade imminent?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

CHICAGO — The coals in the Major League Baseball hot stove are hot, especially when it comes to the possibility of the Chicago White Sox moving their staff ace, Dylan Cease.Two teams — The New York Mets and New York Yankees — are the latest franchises to join the fray in the race to acquire who many believe to be the best starting pitcher left on the market — free agency, trade, or otherwise — according to some of MLB's leading insiders.Just before noon Friday, the New York Post's Joel Sherman said the Mets are among teams who have continued to check on Cease as they monitor other free agents to fill out their pitching rotation for the upcoming MLB season. Sherman listed left-handers Shota Imanaga, Sean Manaea and Hyun-Jin Ryu as other pitchers the Mets are also keeping tabs on.The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said Thursday that the White Sox are weighing offers for Cease, and the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles are among teams who have expressed "sincere" interest. Rosenthal said while t...

Chicago police search for missing 80-year-old woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway for a missing 80-year-old woman who police say may be in need of medical attention. According to Chicago police, Eloise Carter went missing on Thursday and was last seen in the 6300 block of South Troop Street in Englewood. Search underway after string of arsons on North Side Authorities did not provide details on what time Carter was last seen but said she may be in need of immediate medical attention. Carter was last seen wearing a black fur coat and a black dress and police say she requires the assistance of a metal walker.Police say Carter, who stands 5-foot-9 and weighs around 150 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.  Chicago man sentenced to over 5 years in prison for COVID relief fraud scheme Police notified the public about Carter's disappearance on Thursday.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 80-year-old Eloise Carter is asked to contact CPD Area 1 SVU at 312-747-8380.Those with information that could help police in their ...

Looking for Stanley cups? Beware of scams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WGN-TV/NEXSTAR) — In case you or someone you know wasn't one of the lucky few who snagged one of the coveted Stanley cups recently released in Target stores, be careful when you're looking around for other options to find one.Earlier this week, the "Winter Pink" Stanley x Starbucks tumblers, sold exclusively at Target, caused a frenzy that had the insulated cups flying off the shelves. Videos of the events went viral, likely causing even more interest and demand for the insulated Stanley-brand cups. Starbucks pink Stanley Quencher release causes chaos at Target The "Quenchers," which are hugely popular on TikTok and Instagram, come in several sizes and colors, and their popularity has led to them becoming something of a status symbol or lifestyle brand — especially on what's known as #watertok. Tumbler mania has hit Target stores particularly hard, since the stores recently released two limited-edition Stanley tumblers: the aforementioned Stanley x Starbuc...

PSA: Walmart is selling Taco Bell ‘cravings kits’ so you can make a Crunchwrap Supreme at home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.This is not a drillHave you ever wanted to live más — without leaving the house? Thanks to Walmart, you can now think outside the bun in the comfort of your own kitchen. Taco Bell has partnered with Walmart to exclusively sell Crunchwrap Supreme and Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla meal kits, packed with Taco Bell seasonings and sauces that will let you re-create fast-food favorites without even having to enter a drive-thru. And before you run out to get your hands on these “cravings kits,” you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need for an at-home taco party — from taco holders to themed hand towels.Get these kits to make Taco Bell Crunchwraps and quesadillas at homeTaco Bell at Home “cravings kits” are available exclusively at Walmart. Currently, you can get kits to make Crunchwrap Supremes and Chipotle Chicke...

'He's almost Curry-like:' Texas forward Cunningham has high praise of dynamic transfer guard Abmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team prepares for the start of Big 12 Conference play for the final time, senior forward Brock Cunningham thinks the team can go, "as far as they want to take it."There's no room for error in the Big 12, which has six teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 rankings. For the No. 20 Longhorns, using the nonconference schedule to blend the transfers with the returning players has them ready to run the 18-game gauntlet starting Saturday at home against Texas Tech. LIST: Texas Longhorns players entering transfer portal, declaring for NFL Draft "We've got the ability to be a really good team," Cunningham said. "When you start the season, you think you're going to be good, but once you get into actual games you can figure out where your ceiling is."One of the transfers in particular has impressed Cunningham this season, and it's no surprise. Max Abmas, who came over from Oral Roberts and recently moved past former Duke star JJ ...

Man charged with murder after body found in the woods in Alton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - Authorities have arrested a man linked to the discovery of a body earlier this week in a wooded area of Alton. The Madison County State’s Attorney Office has charged Antonio Baker, 44, of Ferguson, Missouri, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Andre Hawkins, 34, of Maryland Heights, Missouri. Investigators say a municipal worker discovered the body of Hawkins shortly after noon on Wednesday. He was found in a wooded area along Lincoln Avenue with several gunshot wounds. How much snow will St. Louis get on Friday or next week? Baker was arrested Thursday evening in Missouri. He is being held in the St. Louis County Jail, pending extradition to Madison County. Prosecutors believe the death was not a random attack and possibly linked to a dispute that happened in Missouri. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Colorado man accused of entering Nancy Pelosi’s office on Jan. 6 sentenced to 3 years of probation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

A Colorado man accused of entering U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to three years of probation this week.Hunter Palm, who was arrested in Denver in May 2021, pleaded guilty to disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, a misdemeanor, according to court records.Other charges — including obstruction of an official proceeding, disorderly conduct in a restricted building, entering and remaining in certain rooms in the Capitol, disorderly conduct in the Capitol, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol — were dismissed as part of a plea deal.A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Palm to 36 months of probation and ordered him to pay $500 in restitution and a $25 “special assessment.”Videos that Palm turned over to federal investigators showed him yelling “stop the steal!” and entering the conference room in Pelosi’s office with ...

Rapids sign midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, sources say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

The Colorado Rapids are continuing their restructure of the team as the January transfer window goes on.The Rapids announced the acquisition of goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Premier League champions Manchester City on Thursday, and now sources are confirming Colorado has added attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Netherlands side AZ Alkmaar.The transfer for Mihailovic, according to club sources with knowledge of the deal, will be the highest in club history. Mihailovic is expected to sign a four-year deal with an option for a fifth. He will occupy a Designated Player slot on the roster alongside forwards Kévin Cabral and Rafael Navarro.Steffen’s deal with the Rapids will go through the 2026 season, with a club option for the 2027 campaign, according to the team. Colorado paid $50,000 in General Allocation Money to New England for his discovery rights. He will not occupy a designated player slot on the roster.But Mihailovic’s identification as a DP means the Rapids had t...

Singer Michael Bolton reveals major health scare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT

Michael Bolton is recovering, the singer said Friday, after discovering he had a brain tumor that required an emergency operation. "Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery," he said on Instagram. "Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success." Bolton said he planned to take a break from touring for the next few months as he focused on recovery. At the time of his announcement, his website still showed tour dates planned for Florida, California, Ohio, Illinois and Ontario, Canada, in February, as well as additional concerts through spring. It's not clear how many shows Bolton will cancel or reschedule. Britney Spears’ odd knife dance prompts welfare check: Report "It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon," he wrote. The 70-year-old singer has been nominated four ti...