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Rogers hails successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, with N.L. premier on one end

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has passed a key milestone in satellite-to-mobile connectivity as the company pushes to bring the technology to the entire country next year.A test call on Sunday connected Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey with Mabel Tilley, a first responder with the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association, in a remote area near Heart’s Content, N.L.A news release today describes the call as “historic” and says it was made using Lynk Global’s low Earth orbit satellites and Rogers’ wireless spectrum.The location of the call was symbolic, as the world’s first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was received in Heart’s Content in 1866.Rogers says it plans to launch satellite-to-mobile phone service in 2024, beginning with SMS texting and mass notifications and expanding to voice and data.A spokesperson for the company said the services will be available only to Rogers cust...

Missing 15-year-old girl found strangled to death in South Shore home

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old girl reported missing back in late August was found strangled to death inside a home in the city's South Shore neighborhood.According to the Chicago Police Department, an unresponsive female of unknown age was found inside a residence in the 7200 block of South Phillips Avenue around 6:09 p.m. Tuesday and was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the female is Amarise Parker and her cause of death was homicide via strangulation.CPD sent out a missing person's alert for Parker on August 31 that said she went missing from the 10900 block of South Wood Street in the Morgan Park neighborhood. The listed age for Parker in the alert was 15. Family questions CPD’s response after Midway Airport worker shot, killed Area detectives are investigating and police have no offenders in custody.Anyone with information is urged to call Chicago police.

Thursday Forecast: Temps near 50 with mainly sunny conditions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

CHICAGO — Mainly sunny conditions Thursday. Winds: WSW 5-10 G15. High: 49. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mostly clear tonight. Winds: SW 5-10. Low: 33.Friday Forecast: Increasing clouds. Winds: SW 5-10 G15. High: 51.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Mattel to follow 'Barbie' with American Girl doll live-action movie

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen. The toy company is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, Mattel announced Wednesday.“American Girl” will be produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, the production company of “Twilight” and “The Fault in Our Stars." Attached to write the script and produce is Lindsey Anderson Beer, the writer of this year's “Pet Cemetery: Bloodlines.”The project adds to the already teeming pipeline of movies in development for Mattel Films. Following its blockbuster first release, “Barbie,” Mattel Films is prepping some 14 live-action films, including movies based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Rock ‘Em Sock ’Em Robots and UNO. Time magazine names ‘Person of the Year’: Are you surprised? “Saturday Night Live” has already spoofed the idea of an American Girl doll movie. In April, the NBC sketch comedy show aired a parody ...

DATA: Auto theft happens across Austin — 8% of cases ended in arrest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Danielle Paez has a name for whoever stole her car, smashed the windows, and dumped it in Pflugerville, leaving fast food wrappers all over the front seat."My thief, the booger face," she said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin woman tracks stolen Kia Her north Austin neighbor woke her up early on a Saturday morning in September to tell her the car was gone."Just glass, that’s it, that’s all that was left of my car," she told us at the time.She's grateful police recovered her car, but that was just the beginning. "Then I get my car back, and the damage to my car was so severe," she said.Vasquez woke up one morning to find the window to his car broken and on the ground. (Credit: Javier Vasquez)Shattered glass in the driver's seat of Paez' car. (Credit: Danielle Paez)Thieves also broke the rear view mirror when stealing Paez' car. (Credit: Danielle Paez)Someone stripped the steering wheel from Danielle Paez' car. (Credit: Danielle Paez)According to 311, both of Vasquez' case...

Friday's cold front brings rain then wind

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A brief pause in meaningful rain chances today ahead of tomorrow's cold front, marking the return of wet weather.A strong Pacific storm moving out of the Four Corners region today will swing a cold front through Central Texas tomorrow. A slight northerly shift in the storm track will mean most of the heaviest rain will go north and east of us, but moderate rain is still expected in our area.Rain is most likely:Hill Country: 6AM-10AMAustin-metro: 10AM-3PMEastern Counties: 3PM-6PMScattered rain likely along Friday's cold frontRainfall amounts will likely remain under 1" areawide now, and in some areas, may be much lower.Rainfall potential on FridayStay with the First Warning Weather team for further updates as the system approaches. Sunshine, windy weather and cooler temperatures blow in this weekend. Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice risk Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date wi...

Conover, Geffen: International women’s groups and leaders have remained silent on Hamas’ violence for too long

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

The events of Oct. 7 and the war that has followed, at an incomprehensible scale of civilian violence and death, is devastating. This war so far away feels palpably close to us all and has shaken our community to its core.For us as women, there has been an additional aspect of the attacks on Oct. 7 that has felt like a double assault: the systemic rape of women and girls by Hamas terrorists and the lack of response from the world.Sexual and gender-based violence is horrific, with emotional wounds that linger well beyond the physical wounds. The healing process for the survivors of the Oct. 7 assaults begins with being heard and believed. We cannot overstate the importance of supporting these women, like we would all survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.We recoiled when reading about Shani Louk, a 23-year-old German Israeli, who can be seen in a Hamas-made video, semiconscious and half-naked, being taken to Gaza in the back of a pickup truck with men sitting astride her. Ano...

Downed tree closes all lanes on NY 85 in Bethlehem

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a fallen tree has closed all lanes on NY 85 westbound at Caldwell Boulevard in Bethlehem. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!This is a developing scene. Stick with NEWS10 for updates when the roadway reopens.

$650K in grants awarded to build outdoor fitness courts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- $650,000 in funding has been announced to build up to 10 outdoor fitness courts across New York and Vermont. The grants were announced by MVP Health Care and National Fitness Campaign which entered the third year of a statewide partnership after building 23 fitness courts in New York last year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The fitness court includes a gym featuring seven movement stations designed by experts in functional fitness and bodyweight training. According to MVP Health Care, since the launch of the partnership between MVP and National Fitness Campaign in 2021, the Fitness Courts have shown improvement in the health and vitality of communities they are in, while at the same time, creating equitable access to outdoor wellness programs.“Throughout the past two years, MVP Health Care has made significant strides in solidifying our commitment to the vibrant communities we serve in New York,” said MV...

Several departments responding to laundromat fire in Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:46 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - A fire overnight destroyed a laundromat business in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.The fire broke out on the 1900 block of Camp Jackson Road, where the 'Best Wash' laundromat is a complete loss. Fire crews are still responding to the scene.First responders got the call around 1:30 a.m. after a passerby noticed flames shooting from the building. Cahokia Heights Fire Chief Stephen Robins shared that the business was fully involved upon arrival. The fire eventually grew to two alarms, with a total of eight different departments responding. Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash "It was heavily involved when we got here; fire throughout the building," Robbins explained. "Like I said, there was a partial collapse of the building prior to our arrival and the roof had collapsed down onto the entire building."Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.