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Stock market today: Wall Street is holding relatively steady a day after latest tumble for August

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Wednesday, and stocks are mixed a day after their latest tumble in what’s been a messy August.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% higher in morning trading to claw back a bit of its prior day’s loss of 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 95 points, or 0.3%, at 35,041, as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite is virtually unchanged.Retailers Target and TJX, the company behind T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, were pushing upward on the market. Target rallied 4.1%, and TJX rose 3.8% after both reported stronger profit for the spring than analysts expected.They were working to offset a drop of 3.9% for Brinker International, which runs Chili’s restaurants. It also reported stronger profit than expected, but its revenue fell short of forecasts.Wall Street has generally been retrenching this month on several concerns, including worries that torrid gains made this year through July were overdone and that interest rates may stay high...

Smash & spin: Luis Robert Jr.'s homer gives the White Sox a memorable moment & win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

CHICAGO — When the 2023 season is said an done, what happened in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night could be one of the highlights of the White Sox season. It won't save a disappointing campaign, but it did give bragging rights to the south siders for one evening while also boosting the resume of the team's best player.Luis Robert Jr. made that happen with one swing and a celebration against the Cubs on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)With the game tied at three in the seventh inning and Julian Merryweather on the mound, Robert connected on a 2-2 pitch and launched it quickly toward the left field.With an audible gasp coming from the crowd, the ball said 422 feet and well up into the group of fans in the bleachers for the solo homer to put the White Sox up 4-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Those who watched at home plate saw Robert spin and immediately look back at the fans behind him and then towards the dugout in celebration of what was an immediate homer. A bat flip soon ...

CDPH spraying Beverly, Washington Heights to protect against West Nile virus

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Portions of Beverly and Washington Heights will be sprayed Wednesday night to protect against West Nile virus.According to Ald. Matt O'Shea, the spraying is based on results from CDPH's citywide mosquito surveillance program.“While spraying adult mosquitoes is important to protect Chicagoans, the best way to prevent West Nile virus infections is to protect against mosquito bites,” said Dr. Janna Kerins, a medical director at CDPH. Map of the spray zone This is the first spraying to occur in the city this season.The spraying will begin at dusk Wednesday, weather permitting, and continue through the night until approximately 1:00 a.m.The material being used to control the adult mosquitoes, Zenivex, is approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has been widely applied to control mosquitoes in outdoor residential and recreational areas, O'Shea said. West Nile found in Kane County mosquitos CDPH staff will be leaving door hangers in the affected areas ...

2 American tourists got 'stuck' in Eiffel Tower overnight while drunk, Paris prosecutors say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The opening of the Eiffel Tower was delayed on Monday morning after guards found two American tourists had spent the night in a restricted area of the Parisian landmark, the Agence France-Presse reported.Prosecutors who spoke with the new agency said the men "appear to have got stuck because of how drunk they were.”Tourists and Parisians are photographed in front of the Eiffel Tower on August 9, 2023. (Photo by Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images)Police confirmed the men had purchased tickets to visit the tower on Sunday night, but deliberately entered a secured area while descending from the top. They then became stuck between the second and third levels, the AFP reported. (The Eiffel Tower has three levels open to the public, according to its official site.) Tourist who carved into Colosseum wall offers apology, curious excuse Firefighters and specialists were called in to remove the men from their position in the tower, the AFP reported.Despite acknowledging that the...

Interim executive director named for beleaguered Zephyr Theatre

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

The interim executive director of The Zephyr Theatre is a teacher, pastor and consultant who has been an active patron and past volunteer at the theater.Zephyr officials announced Monday night that Jim Weckwerth has been tapped to fill the role. Weckwerth, who lives in Stillwater, is a former interim pastor specialist for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and serves as a consultant with The Joshua Group, where he helps congregations “navigate through a changing world in ways that lead to learning and growth,” according to the group’s website.Jim Weckwerth has been named interim executive director of The Zephyr Theatre in downtown Stillwater. (Courtesy of The Zephyr Theatre)Zephyr Board Chairwoman Nicole Bartelt said the decision to hire Weckwerth is part of the board of trustees’ plan to find a permanent successor after the resignation last fall of former executive director Calyssa Hall. The future of the theater was in question after Hall’s resignation. Most of the...

Seven candidates file for four seats on St. Paul school board

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

The St. Paul school board will have at least two new members next year as only two incumbents filed for re-election by Tuesday’s deadline.Jessica Kopp is not seeking a second four-year term, and Jeanelle Foster is leaving, too, after six years on the board.Zuki Ellis joined the race Tuesday in search of a third term on the board, and Chauntyll Allen is seeking a second term.Ellis and Allen face five challengers for the four at-large positions: Carlo Franco, Abdi S. Omer, Erica Valliant, Gita Rijal Zeitler and Yusef Carrillo, who served for several months in 2021 after another board member quit.The St. Paul DFL in June endorsed Allen, Carrillo, Franco and Valliant.Candidates have until Thursday afternoon to withdraw from the Nov. 7 election.Related ArticlesEducation | Visitation School to mark 150th anniversary with events Friday-Sunday Education | Back to school DIY: Personalize your child’s gear with this popular crafter’s glue Education | ...

East Greenbush Police warn of unlocked car thefts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Police Department is investigating a recent string of overnight thefts from unlocked motor vehicles. Residents are reminded to always lock their car doors before going to bed. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Anyone with home surveillance that can assist police investigations is asked to call (518) 479-2525. For emergencies, call 911 or (518) 479-1212.

Free Great Escape day for Lake George area workers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - For a second year, Warren County is giving its seasonal workforce a chance to enjoy a night of summer fun free of worries. The county's Summer Workforce Celebration is taking to the park, rides, and games of Six Flags Great Escape again this September. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hospitality, retail, and tourism staff involved in the Lake George region's summer season get free access to The Great Escape from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The county started the event last year, welcoming over 200 members of the local summer workforce to the park to thank them for keeping things running through the Lake George area's busiest season.“We’re looking forward to celebrating our tourism workforce who choose to work in our county for all the right reasons," said Warren County Workforce Development Director Liza Ochsendorf. "They are the backbone of our economy and we hope they stay here. E...

Jamie Rivers named new lead analyst for Blues broadcasts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Jamie Rivers, after several years of working on the St. Louis Blues pregame and postgame broadcast crew, is set for a larger role this upcoming season. Rivers has been named the new lead analyst for St. Louis Blues broadcasts on Bally Sports Midwest. He will take over a role championed by Darren Pang for 14 seasons before his recent departure to the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team. ‘Thank you for everything’ : Panger pens fond farewell to St. Louis "Very honored for this opportunity!," said Rivers via Twitter, quoting a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story in which he announced, "I'm not going to try to be Darren Pang." Rivers has worked in various roles with Bally Sports Midwest for nearly a decade. He has some familiarity with the new responsibilities, having worked as sideline analyst for 12 games last year and also with various broadcast experience with the Mid-States High School Championship Games. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in...

More Illinois kids head back to school today

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:08:51 GMT

EAST ALTON, Ill. - It is a big back to school day Wednesday morning for many Illinois school districts in the area. We spent the morning in the East Alton School District, where there was excitement in the air for the first day back at school.East Alton is a smaller district with only an early childhood center, Eastwood Elementary School, and East Alton Middle School. However, there were still plenty of smiles as the kids headed back to class. The district is home to about 750 kids from pre-kindergarten through the 8th grade.Crews did some infrastructure work over the summer on the inside of the buildings in the district. The district also got a new playground. Multiple people quit within hours at Jennings City Hall FOX 2 spoke earlier with Katelynne Jones, who is starting her first year as a 3rd grade teacher, and Craig McCann, who is going into the 7th grade. Here is some of what Craig and Katelynne shared."Oh, I had enough summer for sure," Craig revealed. "I hung out with my f...