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Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Musicians authorized a strike against the Philadelphia Orchestra if bargaining breaks down for an agreement to replace the four-year deal that expires on Sept. 10.Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier. In addition to an agreement on compensation and benefits, the union said it wants 15 vacant positions filled.Base salary in 2022-23 was $152,256, including electronic media agreement wages, the union said. Each musician received a supplemental payment of $750 or $1,500 in each year of the contract.“We are disappointed in the decision by AFM Local 77 and the musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra to authorize a strike,” management said in a statement. “We will continue to negotiate in good faith towards a fiscally responsible agreement that ensures the musicians’ economic and artistic future.”The orchestra completed its summer residency at the Saratoga Perfor...

Libya’s central bank announces reunification after nearly a decade of division due to civil war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s central bank announced Sunday its reunification after being split for nearly a decade due to the country’s long-running civil war that resulted in two rival administrations, in the east and the west.The bank said in a terse statement that it has become a “unified sovereign institution” following a meeting in the capital, Tripoli, between Central Bank Governor Sadiq al-Kabir and his deputy in the country’s east, Marai Rahil.The bank said the meeting crowned efforts by Libyan parties and marked the unification of the bank. Al-Kabir and Rahil said they would continue their efforts to address repercussions of the yearslong division, according to the statement. They didn’t provide further details.The bank is the repository for billions of dollars annually in oil revenue as well as foreign reserves. In 2014, it splintered along the country’s broader political fault lines. The bank’s internationally recognized headquarters remains in Tripoli, while an eastern branch al...

Sunday Forecast: Areas under Heat Advisory, humidity rises

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

Sunday: Partly cloudy skies today with temperatures warming quickly into the low 90s. Temperatures will remain a bit cooler, in the mid to upper 80s, along the lake. Humidity continues to rise today and heat index values expected into the triple digits for inland areas. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Sunday Night: Many under a heat advisory from 1pm until 8pm today. A lake breeze later today will drop our temperatures and dewpoints quickly and we'll have a comfortable evening ahead. Monday: Week starts out mild with highs in the low 80s. Temperatures trend back into the upper 90s for the latter half of the work week.

Woman pushed out of building window in Uptown: CPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

CHICAGO -- A woman is in critical condition after she was pushed out of a third story window in the Uptown neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Polie said the 31-year-old woman fell out of a window in the 4900-block of North Kenmore Avenue around 12:40 p.m. and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. ‘She wanted to be a dental hygenist:’ Grandmother remembers granddaughter after fatal West Side shooting Preliminary investigation indicates that the woman may have been pushed, causing her to fall out of the window. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

String of 7-11 robberies within 30 minutes on North Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

CHICAGO -- A string of robberies took place at multiple 7-11 stores on the North Side Sunday morning. Police reported that individuals grabbed the register and left from the 7-11 location located in the 1404 West Pratt Avenue. Another robbery was reported at the store located in the 6800 block of North Sheridan Road and at a gas station in the 5700 block of North Broadway Avenue. Woman pushed out of building window in Uptown: CPD WGN is actively following this incident and will update as more information is recovered.

Sunday Brunch: Jumbo cinnamon roll

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

Orange Cream Cheese FrostingOrange Zest-      2 teaspoonsJuice, Orange-   8 fluid ouncesExtract, Vanilla-                 2 fluid ouncesCheese, Cream- Softened- 24  ozPowdered Sugar-   32  ozMilk, Whole-  6 fluid ounces1. Place all ingredients into the kitchen aid mixer using the whip attachment, whip until combined.  This can also be whipped by hand.2. The frosting should be thickened but able to be poured.  If it is too thick, slowly add milk and mix until pourable.                                                                 ...

NFL player released from hospital after serious injury ends Patriots-Packers game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden has been released from a Green Bay area hospital following a series of evaluations after being carted off the field in the fourth quarter of New England's exhibition game with the Packers.The Patriots said in a statement Sunday that Bolden, who appeared to collide with teammate Calvin Munson while attempting to make a hit on a pass completion to Green Bay's Malik Heath, will travel with the team Sunday when it returns to Massachusetts.The league made the decision to call off the remainder of the game after Bolden’s injury, with the Patriots leading 21-17 with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter. The team said after the injury that Bolden had movement in all his extremities and was transported to Aurora Bay Medical Center for testing. What are NFL players wearing on their necks? The Patriots say they've canceled their scheduled joint practices with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday and Wednesday in Nashville. ...

Hilary moves "very near" to Mexico's Baja coast as Category 1 hurricane

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary neared landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a still-dangerous Category 1 hurricane carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S.The National Weather Center in Miami said that as of 5 a.m. the storm was “very near” the Baja coast south of Ensenada, and 285 miles (460 kilometers) from San Diego, California. The maximum sustained wind speed dropped to 80 mph (130 kph) while spreading “heavy rains” northward over the peninsula.Meteorologists warned that despite weakening, the storm remained treacherous.One person drowned Saturday in the Mexican town of Santa Rosalia, on the peninsula’s eastern coast, when a vehicle was swept away in an overflowing stream. Rescue workers managed to save four other people, said Edith Aguilar Villavicencio, the mayor of Mulege township. How serious is Hurricane Hilary for those in Southern Ca...

How to survive a strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Screenwriters have been on strike for more than 100 days. In a country where the majority of people live paycheck to paycheck, voluntarily going so long without a steady income requires conviction — and planning.Similar to a layoff, a worker on strike has to grapple with a loss of income and benefits for an indefinite period. Unlike a layoff, most striking workers can't collect unemployment. The risk of strikers depleting their savings or getting behind on bills has made long strikes, such as the one by the Writers Guild of America, rare.» MORE: How long do strikes usually last?But strikes have a long history of securing higher wages and better conditions for workers because of their financial impact on the employer. That makes striking a valuable tool for today's workforce, which faces high inflation and concerns over new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI).If it's possible you'd be part of a strike, start treating it as inevitable. The more savings you c...

Police: 2 found dead in Manor after possible murder-suicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:42 GMT

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Crisis counselors are available 24/7.MANOR, Texas (KXAN) —  Two people were found dead after officers with the Manor Police Department responded to a shots-fired call overnight at a home in the 12000 block of Riparian Road.MPD said officers responded to the call at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.Police said when officers arrived, a woman was found outside with “obvious trauma to her body.” MPD said she was later pronounced dead.Officials said officers at the scene worked to evacuate the home due to a potentially armed suspect inside. With the assistance of deputies with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, officers entered the home.Inside, MPD said a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound, and he was later pronounced dead. Officials said no one else inside the home was injured.MPD said the department's initial findings lead officials to believe the incident ...