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104-year-old Chicago woman who became oldest person to tandem skydive dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

OTTAWA, Ill. — The 104-year-old Chicago woman who recently became the oldest person to tandem skydive has died.Dorothy Hoffner passed away Monday, a little more than a week after taking the record-breaking plunge with her US Parachute Association instructor, Derek Baxter. Family, friends and neighbors gathered at Skydive Chicago Airport in Ottawa on Oct. 1 to celebrate Hoffner as she broke the record. It was Hoffner's second dive as a centenarian, having previously jumped out of a plane at age 100. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 104-year-old Chicago woman becomes oldest person to tandem skydive When asked how she felt after becoming a record holder, Hoffner replied, "Like I'm old," to laughs. "Age is only a number, you know?"Skydive Chicago and USPA, who confirmed Hoffner's passing, issued a joint statement:We are deeply saddened by Dorothy’s passing and feel honored to have been a part of making her world-record skydive a reality.Skydiving is an activity that many of us safely tuck away in our...

Tuesday Forecast: Temps in low 60s with mostly sunny conditions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

CHICAGO — Cool conditions with temperatures near 60 Tuesday. Mostly sunny, Winds: W 5-15. High: 60.Frost Advisory issued until 8 a.m. (all counties except central & northern cook and lake IL). Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mostly clear tonight, patchy frost possible. Winds: W 0-5. Low: 40.Wednesday Forecast: Increasing Clouds, late day rain/storms, W 0-5. High: 63.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Edible cookie dough recalled in 9 states over allergy risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

(WHTM) -- Cups of edible cookie dough sold in nine states are being recalled due to an undeclared allergen.According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Cookies-N-Milk is recalling their 6-ounce cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" because of possible undeclared peanuts.Recalled Cookies-N-Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (FDA)The recalled cookie dough was sold in retail stores in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.The company says no illnesses have been reported so far. The product packaging carries the Cookies-N-Milk logo and lot number 32402342 C.The problem was detected after notification from a distributor, and an investigation indicated it occurred during packaging, according to the FDA. 70M sour candy products recalled due to choking hazard Allergic reactions to peanuts can vary, with some people experiencing severe reactions from even trace amounts, the FDA says.Anyone who purchased the product ...

Prosecution responds to defense's 'ritualistic' murder theory in Delphi case, calls Odinism theory 'unfounded'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office filed its response to several allegations made by attorneys for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen.In a series of documents filed in court Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office accused Allen’s defense team of making “unfounded accusations” that are supported by “absolutely no proof.”Prosecutor Nick McLeland accused the defense of “consuming the limited resources of the office and this court with repetitive motions that lack any factual basis.” Attorneys for Richard Allen want client moved, lay out alternative theory of ‘ritualistic’ murder Allen is charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017.Allen’s attorneys, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, laid out an extraordinary alternative theory behind the killings.In a motion filed in September, Allen’s attorneys asserted that the murders were “ritualistic” in nature and blamed followers of Odinism, a religion ...

Millions of sour candies sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled due to choking hazard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

(WHTM) -- About 70 million Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies have been recalled over a choking hazard.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a rolling ball that holds a sour liquid candy can detach from its container and possibly cause choking.The recall involves the Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy in blue (Blue Razz), red (Strawberry), green (Sour Apple) and pink (Black Cherry) flavors packaged with the branding “Toxic Waste” or “Mega Toxic Waste.” Though there have been two reports of the rolling ball detaching, no injuries have been reported so far. The candy was sold at Walmart, Five Below, Amazon, CandyDynamics.com, and other stores nationwide. Edible cookie dough recalled in nine states Anyone with this candy should immediately stop using it and take it from children. Those with a product not empty of liquid candy can receive a full refund and free return shipping by contacting Candy Dynamics.Candy Dynamics can be reached by calling 877-546-0...

CLEAR Alert issued for missing woman last seen in Pflugerville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing woman last seen in Pflugerville.Rani Kondawar, 38, is described as an Asian woman, about 5' tall and 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. A clothing description is not available.Kondawar was last seen at 5:09 p.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of Windy Vane Drive in Pflugerville. She was seen in a red 2017 Honda CRV with the Texas license plate JLT5823. What is a CLEAR Alert, and when is it issued? TCSO says Kondawar's disappearance poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.Anyone with information is asked to contact TCSO at 512-974-0845.

Texas Senate unveils its priority school voucher-like legislation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After passing a separate omnibus bill to boost teacher salaries and public school education funding, a Texas Senate committee unveiled legislation Tuesday that would create a program for private school subsidies.Senate Bill 1 would allocate $500 million toward the creation of an education savings account program, which was the primary education policy request on Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda for this third special session. The funding comes from Texas' general revenue and would be available for eligible pre-K through 12 school-aged children. Families of eligible students would receive $8,000 each year that they are enrolled in the program in an account. In order to qualify, they must have attended public school within the last year or are about to enter pre-K or kindergarten for the first time.Opponents have expressed concern that creating such a program will take away funding from public schools, which are accountable to the legislature. The bill's author, Sen. Brand...

Unprecedented Israeli bombardment lays waste to upscale Rimal, the beating heart of Gaza City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

By ISSAM ADWAN (Associated Press)GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Collapsed buildings, mangled infrastructure, streets turned into fields of rubble.Scenes of violence and destruction in the long-blockaded Gaza Strip have filled the world’s airwaves throughout four wars and countless rounds of hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants. But this conflict, Palestinians say, is different. On Tuesday, following a night of intense bombardment, residents were struggling to grasp the sheer scale of damage inflicted on Gaza City’s upscale Rimal neighborhood, with its shopping malls, restaurants, residential buildings and offices belonging to aid groups and international media far from the territory’s hard-hit border towns and impoverished refugee camps.Israel has hit Rimal, also home to Hamas government ministries, in the 2021 war, but never like this. Israeli bombs blew out walls and ripped off roofs of upper-class apartment towers. They toppled trees that had line...

Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department announces open house

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 12. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, firefighters will hold safety demonstrations and show attendees what happens when the fire department receives an alert. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Visitors can take a tour of the station and enjoy some cider and donuts. The event begins at 6 p.m. at 1348 Central Ave.

Music, food, special deals at Stuyvesant Plaza's Autumn Fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:59 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland is hosting Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event features live music, food trucks, children's characters, games, sidewalk shopping, and in-store deals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Children can meet the Frost Queen and the Little Mermaid in the patio area from noon to 2 p.m. Lennox will perform between Primal – Your Local Butcher and Rad Soap Co. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mocktails and bites will also be served by The Bar Without Boundaries.Store specialsBARE Blends: Fresh-pressed cider and mini fall smoothie bowls available, and buy-one-get-one half-off coupons on fall menu itemsBlaze Pizza: Garlic Sausage Pizza specialThe Book House: Grassroots Givers Book SaleDelmar Bootery: Boot and slipper saleFelthousen’s Florist: Buy 2, get 1 free mums and 20% off fall silksFootbeats: 10% off snowsuits, socks, hats and mittensJacob & Anthony’s: $...