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S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index eked out a gain Friday, helped by strength in energy and utilities, while U.S. markets were mixed. “It’s been a tough week,” said John Zechner, chairman and lead equity manager at J Zechner Associates, amid an “ugly month” overall, led by concern about interest rates. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 6.16 points at 19,818.39.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 25.83 points at 34,500.66. The S&P 500 index was down 0.65 points at 4,369.71, while the Nasdaq composite was down 26.16 points at 13,290.78.“Markets got ahead of themselves. A lot of people were really buying into this whole soft landing scenario … that growth will continue, that the interest rates won’t rise much further,” Zechner said. Now, bond yields are rising as investors swallow a bitter pill: rates are likely to stay higher for longer, he said, and expectations for rate cuts need to be pushed back further.The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jerome Po...

'You've gotta talk about Mongo:' Ric Flair advocating for Steve McMichael's election to Hall of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

CHICAGO — The passion that he showed in the ring to entertain fans for decades is the same that he's showing for one of his good friends going for a major honor in a difficult time in his life.If you ask Ric Flair if Steve McMichael should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he answers firmly in the affirmative. In fact, he wonders why more people haven't been talking about it for longer. "You've gotta talk about Mongo," said Flair to WGN News Now as he mentioned the chatter being around others up for consideration for election for the Class of 2024. "Let's forget about talking about first ballot, let's get a guy that might live another six months, let's talk about him."Flair is one of many who are supporting the former Bears defensive tackle, who is currently battling ALS, as he looks to take a step closer to election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. McMichael is in the final 12 of the Seniors Committee's list for possible enshrinement as part of the Class of 2024. On August 22, ...

Two charged in connection to dog attack in Highland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

Highland, Ind. — Police in Highland, Indiana have filed charges against two people after a dog attack left a woman injured and her husky dead.According to Highland Police, Adrien Sheldon and Luz Adorno are facing several charges after their loose dogs allegedly attacked a woman and her dog in the 3500 block of Jewett Street around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. Dog mauled, woman injured after pack of dogs escape yard Police charged Sheldon with Cruelty to Animals, and four counts of Dog Bite Liability, misdemeanors. Adorno was also charged with four misdemeanor counts of Dog Bite Liability.Police say 28-year-old Amber Neyhart had been walking her dog in the area when they were both attacked by the group of dogs that escaped from a nearby yard. Neyhart tried to shield her dog but was bitten by one of the adult dogs in the group. Witnesses to the attack attempted to step in to help Neyhart but were also bitten. More news from Northwest Indiana According to police, Neyhart suffere...

State of Texas preview: New Paxton impeachment documents, SB 14 lawsuit ruling expected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — People are used to tuning in every Sunday morning to hear in-depth analysis on that week's biggest political news during the "State of Texas" program, and now they have a chance to find out ahead of time what that award-winning coverage will include. Starting this Friday afternoon, KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree will lead a conversation with a member of the KXAN politics team to preview the stories that will serve as the focus on that week's show. The first edition of this live stream will include Josh Hinkle, the host of "State of Texas." People can watch the live stream starting at 4 p.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page. During the first show, Will and Josh will discuss the following headlines: Texas House impeachment managers revealed new allegations against suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, just weeks before the start of his impeachment trial. The accusations came out Tuesday in response to motions filed by Paxton’s attorneys to dismiss the c...

Missing teen last seen in Temple may be staying in Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 18, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A missing teen last seen Aug. 6 in Temple may be staying in Austin, according to a release from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).The Temple Police Department and NCMEC are asking for the public's help finding 16-year-old Trinity Livingston, who has been missing for nearly two weeks, the release said. Officials believe Trinity may be in the north Austin St. John's area, which is near Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 183.Livingston is described as 5'5", weighs 120 lbs., and has brown hair with brown eyes, the release said.If you have any information about Livingston or her disappearance, you should contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Temple Police Department at 1-254-298-5500.

Q&A: Loons owner Bill McGuire on club’s salary spending, striker woes and Lionel Messi buzz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

Supporters can pick holes in Minnesota United, but Loons owner Bill McGuire chooses to take a holistic approach.The Loons (7-8-7) are one point outside the newly expanded, nine-team Western Conference field for the MLS Cup Playoffs, with 35 percent — 12 matches — left in the regular season.For years, MNUFC has been outside the top 15, sometimes top 20, in MLS salary spending and has needed to outperform that low ranking on the field to clinch four consecutive playoff appearances.But to McGuire, it’s about more that. He points to things such overall competitiveness and experiences, Allianz Field being tabbed as the best stadium in MLS, per the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the club’s and players’ standing within the community.“I think what fans want is, one, a great experience,” McGuire said this week. “And two, they want to have a club or a team that they can be oriented with, they can feel part of. It has emotions around. I don’t think that a majority of people expect to go and ...

Lawmakers propose bill to bridge dental care gap

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Over eight million New Yorkers receive Medicaid benefits, but their dental coverage is limited. State lawmakers are looking to bridge the gap between providers and patients. In New York, Medicaid is required to provide dental benefits to children, but states choose what’s covered for adults. Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner told Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige, about a year ago, many of her constituents reached out to her about the lack of dental care for Medicaid patients. That’s why she proposed a bill to allow for the practice of dental therapy in New York. A measure that experts say has been helpful in states like Minnesota. "And so and what the bill does is it creates new professional credentials called dental therapists, and the dental therapists have a scope of practice that requires them to work under the direct supervision of a dentist," said Woerner. Do dogs on trails need to be leashed? Dental therapists are mid level practitioners who have compl...

Empire State Weekly: Breaking down presidential indictment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, former president Donald Trump faces four separate criminal indictments and a range of charges. The most recent is an indictment for criminal conspiracy for alleged actions to overturn election results in Georgia. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Paul DerOhannesian an Attorney with DerOhannesian & DerOhannesian, explained that the Attorney General's decision to charge Donald Trump and 18 co-conspirators with RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) brings new challenges.He said only some acts can be brought as part of a RICO Conspiracy. He speculates that the Attorney General in Georgia likely brought this charge in order to "flip" a defendant to help the prosecution. "That's typically the purpose of bringing multiple defendants and especially 18, 19. You're hoping that someone is going to flip and become your witness in the case. I don't think that's som...

Rotterdam to host electronics recycling event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Rotterdam is hosting an electronics recycling event for town residents on September 2. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center at 2639 Hamburg Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to electronics, scrap metal will also be accepted. Items allowed are:Computers (PCs, laptops, tablets, towers)LCD, LED, or flat monitorsPrinters, copiers, fax machinesPower suppliesHard drives and memory cardsIT equipment and accessories (keyboards, mice, cables, web cameras, etc.)Telecommunications equipmentVCRs, DVD players, projectorsScientific and medical equipment (non-contaminated)All media (floppy disks, CDs, tapes)Individuals looking to dispose of TVs must make a separate appointment with Capital Region Electronics Recycling. TVs will not be accepted at the event.

Dan Gray rings Mercy bell at end of cancer treatments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Dan Gray's journalism career spanned over a half-century before he retired in 2022. Many people in St. Louis will recall seeing him on newscasts for several decades. Now, Dan is sharing some news on social media that is going viral. He rang the bell at Mercy to indicate that his radiation or chemotherapy treatments are complete.Dan Gray at Mercy Hospital"My husband Dan Gray was diagnosed a year ago with high-risk prostate cancer. It’s been such a strange year of ups and downs: many procedures, surgeries, treatments, doctor visits, and some really bad days. Through it all, Dan kept a positive attitude," writes his wife Michelle on Facebook. "Today was Dan’s last radiation treatment, a significant moment that we’re praying is the last of it all. Dan has had a bad week, not feeling well at all, but today he joyously rang the bell at Mercy, a meaningful action patients do when radiation or chemotherapy treatments are finished. We covet your prayers." NOAA releases fall we...