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21st annual WGN Morning News drive-thru toy drive, presented by AARP Chicago, to be held Friday, December 8

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

The WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive will be celebrating its 21st year!  On Friday, December 8 from 5am – 10am, viewers are invited to drive up and drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the WGN-TV Studios, located at 2501 W. Bradley Place in Chicago (near Addison & Western).  Toy donations will be accepted December 7-10th at participating Jewel-Osco locations.  This year’s toy drive will benefit Christmas in the Wards and Off the Street Club.MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME! Via WGN-TV Family Charities, a McCormick Foundation fund, all donations will be matched at 50 cents on the dollar.  With WGN-TV and the Foundation paying all campaign and administrative expenses, 100% of all donations, plus the match, are granted to qualified nonprofit organizations.  WGN-TV will accept financial donations through December 31, 2023.TO MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION - Viewers are encouraged to donate at:https://www.mccormickfoundation.org/partnerships/wgn-toy-drive/Tex...

Friday Forecast: Increasing clouds, mid 50s

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

Friday: Increasing clouds, mainly cloudy, SSW 10-15 G30. High: 56Friday Night: Cloudy, rain showers, warm, S 5-10 G20. Low: 45Saturday: Mainly cloudy, AM rain showers, slight daytime chances, dropping afternoon temps, WSW 10-15 G25. High: 51Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)

Trump's vow to only be a dictator on 'day one' feeds worry over his authoritarian rhetoric

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — As Donald Trump faces growing scrutiny over his increasingly authoritarian and violent rhetoric, Fox News host Sean Hannity gave his longtime friend a chance to assure the American people that he wouldn't abuse power or seek retribution if he wins a second term.But instead of offering a perfunctory answer brushing off the warnings, Trump stoked the fire.“Except for day one,” the GOP front-runner said Tuesday night before a live audience in Davenport, Iowa. “I want to close the border, and I want to drill, drill, drill."And in case anyone missed it, he reenacted the exchange.“We love this guy,” Trump said of Hannity. “He says, ‘You’re not going to be a dictator, are you?’ I said: ‘No, no, no, other than day one. We’re closing the border, and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.’”Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table while waiting for proceedings to begin in his civil business f...

Chronic fatigue syndrome more common than past studies suggest, CDC says

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's number is larger than previous studies have suggested, and is likely boosted by some of the patients with long COVID. The condition clearly "is not a rare illness,” said the CDC's Dr. Elizabeth Unger, one of the report's co-authors.Chronic fatigue is characterized by at least six months of severe exhaustion not helped by bed rest. Patients also report pain, brain fog and other symptoms that can get worse after exercise, work or other activity. There is no cure, and no blood test or scan to enable a quick diagnosis.Doctors have not been able to pin down a cause, although research suggests it is a body's prolonged overreaction to an infection or other jolt to the immune system.The condition rose to prominence nearly 40 years ago, when clusters of cases were rep...

Foxes at Huston-Tillotson University could face 'extinction' student project reveals

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Wild grey foxes are a common sight on Huston-Tillotson University's campus in East Austin. A recent student revealed that their days may be numbered. A warming climate and development in the area could drive these foxes from their home and possibly to "extinction.""We realized that there is actually a significant correlation between temperature and fox behavior.," said Nerisha Pillay, a senior in assistant professor Jason Ikpatt's biology class. Pillay and other students, including junior Ckyra Anthony, conducted a four-week study of the campus' foxes using cameras set up outside their dens. Footage revealed that the foxes were spending more time inside their dens and less foraging during the warmer months.Ipkatt said he was surprised by the results. As a small class project, they rarely get statistically significant data."I was so excited when the students called me over and saw oh, there actually is a statistically significant correlation between an environmental v...

Strong winds, near-freezing temperatures follow weekend cold front

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Spring-like warmth to finish the work week, but don't get too comfortable. A strong cold front brings BIG changes to our weekend forecast.This morning's low clouds, patchy fog and spots of mist/drizzle will gradually fade into partly to mostly sunny sky this afternoon. While starting the day mild in the 60s, this afternoon will be even better with temperatures soaring well into the 70s. Breezy winds out of the south will increase both humidity and warmth through the day.Following today's warm weather, a harsh reminder as to what time of year it is courtesy of a strong weekend cold front.Weekend cold frontWHAT: Strong Pacific cold frontWHEN: Hill Country - 8AM-11AM / Austin-metro - 10AM-2PM / Eastern counties - 1PM-4PM IMPACTS: Gusty north winds, low rain chance and cooler temperatures.Spotty rain showers are possible along and ahead of the cold front, mainly over the I-35 corridor eastward Saturday morning and early afternoon. Rainfall accumulation looks very light ...

Morning Report news quiz for the week of Dec. 3

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

How closely did you follow the local news this week?Take our quiz and find out!(Answers at the bottom)SundayThe theft of copper wires has been an issue in St. Paul. Now copper theft is expanding beyond street lights to include:A. Copper gutters on homes and businessesB. Copper yard and garden ornamentsC. Copper telephone wiresMondayMetro Transit began issuing fines for fare-skipping on Monday. How much is a fine for a first time offense?A. $15B. $35C. $55TuesdayA business that has been located on Grand Avenue for years will close in early 2024, it was announced this week.Which business is leaving St. Paul?A. Pottery BarnB. Cafe LatteC. Red Balloon BookshopWednesdayMembers of the State Emblems Redesign Commission on Tuesday voted to adopt a new state seal design centered around one of Minnesota’s state symbols:A. Pink Lady’s Slipper flowerB. LoonC. Honeycrisp appleThursdayJ.W. Hulme has closed. What was it known for making here in St. Paul?A. ChocolateB. Vinyl wraps.C. Leather ...

5 things to know this Friday, December 8

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, after a three-day cold stretch with daily light snow, we can expect a surge of unseasonably warm air coming this weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a shots fired incident that took place near the Temple Israel of Albany on Thursday afternoon. Police say no injuries have been reported and that one person, identified as Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, was taken into custody. Meanwhile, a $2,500 reward is being offered for anyone that can provide information leading directly to finding Robert Coons. Coons was first reported missing back in July. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Local reaction Temple Israel shots fired on HanukkahAt Bethlehem Chabad’s menorah lighting, dozens gathered at Delmar’s Four Corners, celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights...

Ask Amy: Mother-in-law wonders what she’s done wrong

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

Dear Amy: I am troubled.I have been giving — really extending — the benefit of the doubt to “Jan,” my daughter-in-law, for some time.I see my son and Jan a couple of times a year, when I visit their city.I get a hotel room willingly and without question. I am friendly and supportive, I compliment her sincerely, and I find positive, non-controversial things to talk about.She just doesn’t seem to like me — or my visits — and it clearly hurts and upsets my son.She is openly impatient with him and absolutely cold to me.I can do nothing right. It would be nice if we could be friends, but if that’s too much I would be OK with being simply polite.I am bewildered and hurt for my son.I know that he is courteous and welcoming to her parents.I don’t know what I have done, if anything.Should I ask if I’ve offended her somehow?Related ArticlesAsk Amy | Ask Amy: Mom is worried about friend who wants more Ask Amy | Ask Amy: Friend want...

Commission President advances global co-operation on carbon pricing in high-level event at COP28

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:04:56 GMT

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hosted a high-level event at COP28 to promote the development of carbon pricing and carbon markets, as powerful instruments to reach the Paris Agreement objectives. It builds on the Call to Action for Paris-aligned Carbon Markets that the European Commission, Spain and France launched in June 2023.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said:“Carbon pricing is thecentrepiece of the European Green Deal. In the European Union, if you pollute, you have to pay a price for that. If you want to avoid paying that price, you innovate and invest in clean technologies. And it works. Since 2005, the EU ETS has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by over 37%, and raised more than €175 billion. Many countries around the world now embrace carbon pricing, with 73 instruments in place, covering a quarter of total global emissions. This is a good start, but we must go further and faster. The EU is ready to share its experience and help ot...