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Bears establish a flag football league for girls overseas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

LONDON - On International Women's Day in 2023, the Bears along with another NFL team helped to bring a version of their game to some athletes overseas.On Wednesday, the team announced that they've partnered with the New York Jets to establish the first girl's flag football league in the United Kingdom that will begin play in April. (Courtesy: Chicago Bears)The announcement was made in Ealing, a district in West London, on Wednesday with Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool, an NFL Global Flag Ambassador, along with Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah. They spoke along with a few others to the 100 girls that will take part in the league.Both teams along with the NFL have established this league in England to help "overcome barriers in activity and to increase access to sport for young girls." It's the first league of its kind for flag football in the country and is part of a continued effort by the league to promote this non-contact version of the sport.(Courtesy: Chicago Bears)“As part of our ...

Don't expect to see a red carpet at the Oscars this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

(KTLA) - When Hollywood's biggest names head to the Oscars on Sunday, they'll notice something a little different. The normal red carpet has done a color swap and it's now a Champagne color. On Wednesday, crews rolled out the new path, but it will be still referred to as the red carpet. Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel was on hand to assist with the rollout. He joked that the switch from red to Champagne showed how confident producers are that no blood will be shed this year, an edgy joke considering the slap involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last year's awards. This year's ceremony will be the third time Kimmel will have hosted. Days ago he revealed that he is "ready" if another slap were to occur but was choosy as to when he'd intervene. Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards “If somebody comes up on the stage and slaps me? Well, I size them up, and, if I’m bigger than they are, I beat the s— out of them on television. And if it’s the Rock, I run,” he said.The t...

95th Academy Awards: Printable Oscar Ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

The 95th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. (CST) Dean’s Oscar 2023 predictions Who do you think will win? Print out our Oscars ballot and play along at home:Click here to download a printable Oscar ballotFull list of Oscar nominations hereJoin WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards Monday from 4 a.m. – 10 a.m. for all the highlights from this year's Oscars.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's Oscar 2023 predictions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has his predictions for the winners of the 95th annual Oscars:Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh, "Everything, Everywhere All At Once"Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett, "Black Panther, Wakanda Forever"Best Actor: Brendan Fraser, "The Whale"Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan, "Everything, Everywhere All At Once"The Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. (CST)Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Bill would dissolve, replace Texas juvenile justice system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, introduced a bill Thursday that would overhaul the state's juvenile justice system. House Bill 4356 would dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department by 2030 and replace it with a new office — the Office of Youth Safety and Rehabilitation — according to a press release from Talarico's office. Lawmakers call for immediate action for collapsing Texas juvenile prison system The new office would use the savings from closing juvenile detention centers - which the release refers to as child prisons - to "build a system to rehabilitate kids closer to home -- including secure rehab centers for kids deemed a risk to themselves or others."The legislation aims to change the state's approach to juvenile justice by shifting the focus away from incarceration and toward rehabilitation, the release said. Talarico said in a tweet thread the state should turn to interventions like probation services, mental health treatments, and anti-...

Another Stillwater prison worker assaulted, 3rd incident in week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

Another prison worker was assaulted by an inmate Thursday, the seventh injured this week.A corrections sergeant “was injured in an unprovoked inmate assault” about 8:15 a.m. at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater in Bayport, the Minnesota Department of Corrections said in a statement.“During a routine facility unit movement, an inmate rushed up to the sergeant and began striking him in the face,” the statement continued. “Other corrections officers immediately responded to stop the assault.”The sergeant was taken to Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater for evaluation and treatment of injuries.Three prison workers were assaulted by two inmates Tuesday at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights. On Monday, a fight broke out among several inmates at the Stillwater prison and three prison employees were assaulted when they intervened.“We will take every appropriate action to stop these senseless acts of violence against our staff,” ...

The Cure are coming back to the X and promise no dynamically priced or platinum tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

British goth rock legends the Cure will return to St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on June 8 and the band is promising tickets are priced “to benefit fans.”But as has become common for local arena concerts, neither the venue nor the promoter announced ticket prices. The band is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program and fans must register by noon Monday, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. March 15. For reference, the Cure’s previous concert at the X in 2016 – which was their first local gig in 20 years – was priced from $85 to $25.“We have priced tickets to benefit fans and our efforts to block scalpers and limit inflated resale prices are being supported by our ticketing partners,” reads a note on the band’s website. The press release announcing the concert added that “apart from a few Hollywood Bowl charity seats, there will be no platinum or dynamically priced tickets on this tour.”The Cure emerged in 1978 with a tense, post-punk sound that later expand...

Pet adoption event set in Greenwich

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Tractor Supply Co. in Greenwich is hosting a chance for community members to come meet and adopt their next four-legged family member. A pet adoption event is set for 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply strives to inform our customers of the pet adoption process by providing a safe and comfortable space for placing adorable animals in welcoming homes," said Greenwich Tractor Supply store manager Wayne Foote. "Through this and other year-round adoption events, our goal at Greenwich store is to connect adoptable pets with interested owners."Saturday's event is open to all members of the public. Families are welcome to bring their own pets, as long as they're leashed and friendly with others. The adoption event features dogs and cats, and will be run in cooperation with Our Best Friends Re...

Police investigate a robbery at Glenville Speedway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a robbery reported at the Speedway at 123 Freemans Bridge Road on Thursday morning. According to the report, the suspect entered the store, handed a note to the employee that implied he had a weapon, took a significant amount of cash, and left. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the suspect ran across Dutch Meadows Lane and got into a dark sedan. The suspect drove westbound on Dutch Meadows Lane. The suspect is also believed to have placed a paper bag over his license plate.Surveillance footage of the suspect shows a white male wearing a blue hoodie sweatshirt, black pants, black and white shoes, a black baseball hat with a white logo, and what appears to be an N-95 mask. He is described to be about 5'5 to 5'8'. No one was injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Glenville Police Department Detective at (518) 384-0135.

Parking still a point as Glens Falls DRI project nears bid phase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:27 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city's long-in-the-works Downtown Revitalization Initiative project on South Street is reaching a new stage, the city's economic development director said on Tuesday night. Jeff Flagg stood before the Glens Falls Planning Board's monthly meeting this week to talk about the prospect of going out to bid for the future multiuse farmer's market space planned for the street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The project has been in the works since the city was awarded $10 million in DRI funding in 2017. As it's coming into shape, residents are happy to hear the prospect of new life coming to the currently-vacant lot at 51 South St. near the corner of Elm Street. At the same time, a common question reared its head again: Will shoppers have space to park?"The sidewalk is expanding 8 feet into South Street, eliminating the streetside spots that are already there," said city resident and architect ...