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Prolific Chicago sculptor whose public works explored civil rights, Richard Hunt dies at 88

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Richard Hunt, a prolific Chicago artist who was the first Black sculptor to receive a solo retrospective at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and whose public works drew praise from presidents, has died at age 88. Hunt “passed away peacefully” Saturday at his home, according to a statement posted on his website. No cause of death was given. During his career, Hunt created more than 160 commissioned pieces of public art that are displayed nationwide, including at libraries and college campuses. In Chicago, his 35-foot high stainless steel “Flight Forms” is at Midway International Airport. In 2021, his monument with bronze columns honoring the late civil rights icon Ida B. Wells was dedicated in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood.“Richard’s legacy will live on for generations to come,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a Saturday evening statement. “A lifelong Chicagoan, his extraordinary career spanning 70 years leaves an indelible impact on our cit...

Luton captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans after cardiac arrest during EPL game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

LUTON, England (AP) — Luton captain Tom Lockyer was undergoing tests and scans at hospital on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League game, his club said. Lockyer, who collapsed during a game in May and underwent heart surgery, fell to the ground during Luton’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday, which was abandoned. “While our captain Tom Lockyer remains in hospital following the cardiac arrest he suffered on the pitch at Bournemouth yesterday, we understand that supporters are concerned for him and that there is widespread media interest in his condition,” Luton posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Tom is still undergoing tests and scans, and is awaiting the results before the next steps for his recovery are determined.”The 29-year-old Lockyer received about seven minutes of treatment from medical staff on the field at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.The game was abandoned in the 65th minute, with the score 1-1.Lockyer is a center back who...

How to hide your Amazon ordering history from nosy family members

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Your gifts will lack any element of surprise if your family members have already seen your Amazon ordering history.For Amazon shoppers who share their account with a partner, child or other household member, it's a little bit tough to keep secrets about their Christmas gifts. After all, they only need to click on “Your Orders” to see which Amazon purchases you’ve made during the holiday season.Fortunately, there are a few ways to keep your Amazon purchases more private from nosy family members, or at least keep them from accidentally spoiling their surprises before Dec. 25.How to hide your Amazon order historyThe easiest way — though not completely foolproof — is to “archive” your orders. Archiving your Amazon purchases does not erase them from your history entirely, but rather moves them to another section where they can’t be accessed quite as easily. How much should I tip a mail carrier during the holidays? To archive an order from your desktop, sign into your A...

Blaze at Eagan battery recycling plant early Sunday draws fire crews from 12 municipalities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

A five-alarm fire that broke out at an Eagan lead battery recycling facility early Sunday drew firefighters from 12 municipalities and was under control as of late Sunday morning, authorities said.No injuries were reported in the blaze that erupted about 5 a.m. within the roof in a main building at the Gopher Resource Recycling Facility at 685 Yankee Doodle Rd., Eagan Deputy Fire Chief Kip Springer said.The facility is near the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Dodd roads, and the latter briefly closed as firefighters responded. Employees at the 24-hour facility evacuated.The fire hadn’t been extinguished and likely wouldn’t be out until afternoon because of its location between two portions of the roof, Springer said.The Minnesota Fire Marshal’s office, M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, The Salvation Army, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are among entities that responded,...

Say it ain’t snow! Experts skeptical of white Christmas for Denver metro area.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

While it’s too soon to say for sure, Denver’s chances for a white Christmas aren’t looking good, according to National Weather Service meteorologists.The National Weather Service defines a white Christmas as having one inch of snow on the ground by 5 a.m., when forecasters post morning measurements and weather outlooks.With a warm and dry week ahead for the Denver metro area, the chances of snow falling on or before Christmas are slim, NWS meteorologist Zach Hiris said.The Denver metro can expect daily high temperatures to hover around the upper 50s and lower 60s this week, according to NWS forecasters. Temperatures are expected to drop to high 20s and low 30s overnight — potentially freezing conditions — but with the dry weather there won’t be any snow.This week’s warm, dry conditions are great for getting more time outside with family this holiday season, but they doesn’t bode well for a snowy Christmas, Hiris said.A weather pattern ...

Man fatally stabbed in downtown L.A., police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

A man was fatally stabbed in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning.The man, believed to be in his 30s, was stabbed multiple times in the 1700 block of Wall Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Eisenman.After the stabbing, which was reported at about 1:45 a.m., the man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.No information about the assailant has been made public.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

The 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport SUV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

What is a Pilot? A Pilot is a midsize 3 row SUV built in the Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant and sold in North America by Honda. This all new 2023 Pilot has been improved from the front grille to the rear tailgate, and everything in between. The new Pilot’s styling is boxier, and more truck like, which gives it a more rugged overall appearance, with a new engine and transmission that actually makes it run and drive a lot smoother.The Pilot drive line has a 3.5L liter V/6 gas engine with variable cylinder management, bolted to a 10 speed automatic transmission, routed into a full time all wheel drive (AWD) traction control system. The Pilot has an integrated drive mode select feature that provides settings for every driving condition, that include normal, econ, sport, snow, tow, trail and sand. It has hill start assist and hill descent control for that perfect traction on any surface that you might find yourself driving on road or off road at any time.The 2023 Honda Pilot is lo...

U.S. military chief to visit Israeli, urging clarity on next phase of war against Hamas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will push Israeli officials to define milestones for its war against Hamas in Gaza, marking the second visit of a top Biden administration official to the region aimed at communicating US expectations as civilian casualties mount.In Israel on Monday, a senior Defense Department official said, Austin will “receive specific updates on how the war cabinet minister of defense, (Yoav) Gallant, and the Israel Defense Forces assess their progress in the current phase of the campaign in Gaza to dismantle the military infrastructure of Hamas.”Austin, the official added, will press Israeli officials on “what metrics they’re looking at in order to transition to the next phase of their campaign in Gaza,” noting that he will work to “drill down” on efforts to increase humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and will also work to mitigate harm to civilians.The trip comes days after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters ...

5-year-old dead in fatal car crash near Martinez, driver arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

(KRON) – A five-year-old child is dead after a solo vehicle traffic crash on westbound Highway 4 near Morello Avenue around 12:06 a.m. on Dec. 17, the California Highway Patrol of Contra Costa announced Sunday. According to the preliminary investigation, a grey Honda CR-V occupied by one adult driver and two children was traveling westbound on Highway 4. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The Honda left the roadway and collided with a tree. 1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland According to the CHP,  the driver sustained moderate injuries. An 11-year-old passenger sustained major, life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. A five-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the CHP’s on-scene investigation, it was determined the five-year-old was not properly restrained in the child seat. Officers conducted a DUI investigation at the hospital and the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving...

Santa Clara County officials approve phone line for TRUST

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:15 GMT

(BCN) -- The greatest challenge for someone experiencing a mental health crisis is finding immediate access to care that doesn't involve the police. A Santa Clara County program offers this option, but it's difficult to reach.The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to create a direct phone line to reach the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) instead of funneling the calls through the 988 suicide crisis and mental health hotline. This lack of access has been a frustration for residents who see TRUST as an alternative to a police response. 10 California laws that may impact your workplace in 2024 The program is designed to deploy a team of mental health clinicians whose goal is to de-escalate the situation and provide resources and assistance to individuals in crisis and their family members. It's a creation of Silicon Valley De-Bug, a civil rights organization, whose members include families who lost loved ones in mental health crisis to ...