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1 dead, 15 injured after SUV traveling wrong way collides with Chicago bus

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — An SUV traveling the wrong way along a Chicago lakefront road collided with a city bus Sunday morning, killing one of the SUV’s passengers and injuring 15 other people, authorities said.A man was driving a Dodge Journey south along northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive when it crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority bus about 6 a.m. near the city’s Kenwood neighborhood, police said.A female passenger in the SUV, which caught fire after the crash, was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the SUV’s driver and another female passenger were taken to hospitals in critical condition, police said.Chicago fire officials said the driver of the bus and 12 passengers were taken to area hospitals in good condition, WLS-TV reported. Seven other people refused treatment at the scene, fire officials said.The Associated Press

The FDA is being asked to look into viral energy drink that has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI that has become something of an obsession among the influencers’ legions of young followers.“One of the summer’s hottest status symbols for kids is not an outfit, or a toy—it’s a beverage,” said Schumer, a Democrat from New York. “But buyer and parents beware because it’s a serious health concern for the kids it so feverishly targets."Backed by two of YouTube’s best-known stars, PRIME was an immediate sensation when it launched last year, prompting long lines in grocery stores and reports of schoolyard resale markets. Girl, 14, found at California Marine base two weeks after being reported missing Advertising itself as zero ...

Cha-ching: Here's how much extra money MLB All-Star, Home Run Derby players get

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Participating in the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby is undoubtedly an honor. In addition to some bragging rights, it also comes with a monetary bonus. Per the MLB’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players elected or selected to the All-Star Game or the Home Run Derby receive six complimentary tickets for guests, first-class flights for themselves and two guests, first-class hotel accommodations for themselves and two guests, meal and tip allowances for three days, a $1,000 cash stipend and a gift from the league. Additionally, players on the All-Star teams receive a ring. Those attending their fifth, 10th, or 15th game as an All-Star also receive a gift or memento and special recognition, according to the CBA.Some players will have already secured certain payouts before the game. According to the CBA, the top vote-getting player at each position (that includes the three outfielders with the most votes) in both the National League and American Leag...

Northern Lights could be visible in Wisconsin, Indiana, 15 other states Thursday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

(AP) - A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give sky-gazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south. Three months ago, the light displays were visible in Arizona, marking the third severe geomagnetic storm since the current solar cycle began in 2019.The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity on Thursday in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine and Maryland. We could be seeing the northern lights more often: Here’s why Auroral activity also has been forecast for Canada, inc...

Charges filed in crash that killed Rutland police officer

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

RUTLAND, V.T. (NEWS10) -- Vermont State Police announced that charges have been filed against the man who led Rutland police on a high speed chase resulting in a crash that killed an officer. Tate Rheaume, 20, has been charged with grossly negligent operation of a vehicle and attempting to elude, with additional charges still possible. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Rheaume, who was being pursued by officers on July 7 for allegedly attempting to break into a home, crashed into two cruisers, killing 19-year-old part-time Officer Jessica Ebbighausen and injuring two other officers. Rheaume was remanded to the Vermont Department of Corrections on $500,000 bail while remaining at the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of his injuries from the crash.Police say that Rheaume's condition is listed as serious but stable. His arraignment is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on July 10 at the Vermont Supe...

Cha-ching: Here's how much extra money baseball players make for participating in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Participating in the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby is undoubtedly an honor. In addition to some bragging rights, it also comes with a monetary bonus. Per the MLB’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players elected or selected to the All-Star Game or the Home Run Derby receive six complimentary tickets for guests, first-class flights for themselves and two guests, first-class hotel accommodations for themselves and two guests, meal and tip allowances for three days, a $1,000 cash stipend and a gift from the league. Additionally, players on the All-Star teams receive a ring. Those attending their fifth, 10th, or 15th game as an All-Star also receive a gift or memento and special recognition, according to the CBA.Some players will have already secured certain payouts before the game. According to the CBA, the top vote-getting player at each position (that includes the three outfielders with the most votes) in both the National League and American...

Palo Alto police arrest two fraud suspects after they ram into police cars

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

Palo Alto police have arrested two people suspected of felony fraud after they rammed their truck into two patrol cars on Friday night. Inside the suspects’ vehicle, police found a loaded handgun, narcotics, and fraudulent identification cards — and officials later discovered the vehicle itself had also been fraudulently obtained using another individual’s identity information, according to the police department.At around 5 p.m. on July 7, 39-year-old Emmanuel Glinton attempted to withdraw money from an account that didn’t belong to him at First Tech Federal Credit Union, located at 3000 El Camino Real. Police were alerted by an employee at the bank, and when officers arrived at the scene, Glinton reversed his vehicle and struck the front of the patrol car. He then drove over a curb and attempted to flee — ultimately reaching a dead end on the 400 block of Leland Avenue. Cornered by police cars, Glinton again reversed his vehicle, hitting a second patro...

Youth vaccinations encouraged through art in San Jose

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Public health departments across the country reported a significant decline in childhood vaccinations, especially those required to attend school. On Saturday, the Santa Clara County Public Health hosted an event at Lake Cunningham Regional Park in an effort to spread the word that kids need to get their shots.Kids were encouraging other kids to keep up with routine childhood vaccinations by creating a mural designed by muralist Frankie McFly. "This mural is about the strength and health you get from vaccines and protecting your community," he said. 1 killed, 1 critically injured in plane crash at San Rafael airport The public health department says the decline in youth vaccinations required for kids to go to school has not been as dramatic locally as it has been in other parts of the Bay Area and the rest of the country. "Vaccination is important for one person to keep their own bodies healthy and prevent all the diseases. But it's more powerful when ev...

Mahany Park shooting suspect escapes from Roseville hospital

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

(KTXL) -- The man accused of a shooting at Roseville's Mahany Park that left a 72-year-old man dead and his spouse and a California Highway Patrol officer wounded escaped from Sutter Roseville Medical Center in east Roseville on Sunday, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Eric Abril, 35, who had been in custody since April on charges of murder and attempted murder, escaped from the hospital early Sunday morning after apparently being taken there from the Placer County jail. Placer County Sheriff's OfficeThe sheriff's office said that deputies, along with Roseville Police and other law enforcement agencies were helping in the search for Abril. Abril was last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit and is described as measuring six feet, weighing around 175 pounds, with brown hair. The sheriff's office asks the public to call 911 immediately if Abril is seen.Abril was arrested on April 6 in connection to a shooting that left Roseville resident James MacEagan dead and his wife Pat...

De Gea’s Man United exit paves the way for Ten Hag’s tactical transformation

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:49:46 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Replacing David de Gea won’t be easy.No Premier League goalkeeper kept more clean sheets last season than De Gea, who announced his departure on Saturday, and in 12 years at Manchester United he was named the club’s player of the year on four occasions. He leaves United as a legend, having been part of its last league title-winning team and lifting four major trophies with the club. But his exit also paves the way for a transition that many fans feel is long overdue. At his best, De Gea was a match-winning shot-stopper with the agility and speed of reaction to pull off astounding saves. In recent years, however, he has looked like a player out of his time as soccer has demanded more from keepers, with Manchester City and Liverpool two standout examples of how the position has been transformed. England’s two most dominant teams of the past five years have exploited the ball-playing qualities of their keepers. Ederson, at City, and Alisson,...