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A number of Hollywood stars are leaving Los Angeles for greener pastures, with many heading to states like Tennessee and Idaho. Actress Danica McKellar, best known for her role in “The Wonder Years,” made the move to Tennessee three years ago. McKellar explained that she and her husband felt that California just wasn’t the right fit for them anymore. They wanted to be closer to her son and desired a more natural environment. Tennessee seemed like the perfect choice. She’s not alone. Several other actors, including Jason Priestley of “Beverly Hills, 90210” fame, have also made Tennessee their new home.…
The Chicago Bears faced the Las Vegas Raiders in a game that had its share of interesting moments, both on and off the field. Before the second half of the game, Bears head coach Ben Johnson had an exchange with a sideline reporter that caught the attention of many. Aditi Kinkhabwala, a reporter for CBS, approached Johnson to get his thoughts on the team’s performance. She pointed out the Bears’ offensive struggles in the first half and asked Johnson what he had told his team in the locker room during halftime. Johnson responded that he told the team that their…
Electronic Arts (EA), a well-known video game company famous for titles like The Sims and Madden NFL, is set to go private in a deal worth about $55 billion. This major move involves the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, a private equity firm, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, who will purchase EA in an all-cash transaction. Shareholders of EA will receive $210 for each share they own. The deal has gained approval from EA’s board and is expected to close in early 2027, resulting in the company’s shares being delisted from public markets. This acquisition is a significant step…
The Taliban released an American citizen, Amir Amiri, from an Afghan prison on Sunday. This follows discussions with U.S. envoys regarding prisoner exchanges, potentially aimed at easing relations. While details surrounding Amiri’s detainment remain unclear, sources indicate he had been held since December 2024. His release was facilitated by Qatar, a country known for its security partnership with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Amiri’s release, affirming the administration’s resolve, strengthened by President Trump’s executive order, to safeguard Americans from wrongful imprisonment abroad. He emphasized that efforts would continue until all Americans held captive in Afghanistan are returned…
A sad case from 13 years ago has finally been solved. Leisl Smith, a 23-year-old woman who disappeared, was killed by her partner, according to a recent ruling. A coroner, Harriet Grahame, said that James Scott Church, who was 42, killed Leisl back on August 19, 2012. The location was a remote area in New South Wales, Australia. Even though many searches were done, Leisl’s body hasn’t been found. The coroner believes her remains are likely in or near Goulburn River National Park. James Scott Church was charged with Leisl’s murder. However, he took his own life the day before…
CHICAGO – A man was shot and killed on the city’s South Side on Monday morning. The shooting happened in the 8300 block of S. Baker Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: The unidentified victim was outside when he was approached by two unknown gunmen who fired shots in his direction, police said. The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Authorities did not identify the victim. No one is in custody. Area detectives are investigating. NewsSouth ShoreCrime and Public Safety The post Chicago crime: Man shot, killed…
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Four people were charged with federal crimes in connection with the heated protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in suburban Broadview on Saturday. The protests that night led to federal agents deploying tear gas during a second-straight night of demonstrations. What we know: One of the suspects charged was even accused of threatening a U.S. Border Patrol agent by saying, “I’ll (expletive) kill you right now,” according to court documents. That defendant, Paul Ivery, then allegedly fled from the federal agents, jumped onto and off of a civilian car, was tackled to…
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – A man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Monday morning in suburban Plainfield. What we know: Joliet police officers were called a home around 5:50 a.m. in the 1800 block of Burshire Court after reports of gunfire. Officers found a 40-year-old man dead in the yard with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Inside the home, they discovered a 40-year-old woman who had been shot to death. Four children, between the ages of 3 and 16, were found unharmed in the home. They were placed in protected custody before being released to the care…
CHICAGO – Illinois State Police said a driver was shot at early Monday morning on a northbound ramp to Stony Island, but no injuries were reported. Troopers responded around 6:28 a.m. to the I-94 northbound ramp after receiving reports of an expressway shooting. Investigators said an occupant in a vehicle fired at the victim’s car. The Stony Island Feeder northbound from I-94, including the 103rd Feeder, remained closed as officers canvassed the area. No additional details were immediately available. The Source: The information in this report came from Illinois State Police. ChicagoTrafficNews The post Suspect fires at vehicle on I-94…
CHICAGO – Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist through downtown Chicago on Sunday after he taunted them and repeatedly claimed he was not a U.S. citizen. Border Patrol agents chase bicyclist What we know: Christopher Sweat, who captured the footage, said the man made verbal comments but “no physical or threatening contact” before the chase began. In the video, the cyclist can be heard repeatedly shouting, “I’m not a U.S. citizen” and “come on” toward the agents. At one point, the rider’s phone appears to fall from his pocket. An agent is heard saying, “You dropped your phone,” moments before…