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Two men arrested in string of alleged home reno scams that left properties damaged: Toronto police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

Two men are facing more than a dozen charges each for a string of alleged home renovation scams in Toronto dating back to March of this year.Toronto police allege the crimes occurred between March and September and involved suspects going door-to-door offering renovation services to homeowners.Police say the suspects would use “deceptive and high pressure tactics” to get hired for roofing and masonry work.The victims would pay the suspects, but police say the work was never completed and there would often be damage caused to a victim’s home. Related: Toronto seeing surge in home reno scams Toronto police arrested two men from MIssissauga as a result of an investigation into the incidents. William Quilligan, 53, and Dermot Quilligan, 43, are facing a combined 28 charges including six counts of fraud each.Police are out with the following tips to help homeowners from falling victim to similar scams:Be wary of unsolicited contractors going door to doo...

Fallen Chicago firefighter to be laid to rest Monday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago firefighter who died after battling a blaze on the city's North Side last week will be laid to rest on Monday. 39-year-old Andrew Price died after he fell through a light shaft while battling a fire that broke out at a tavern in Lincoln Park on Monday.According to CFD, a procession from the North side of Navy Pier to the east end will take place around 8:30 a.m.  NTSB: Preliminary investigation reveals design flaw likely to blame for CTA Yellow Line crash Private visitation will begin at 9 a.m. before public visitation begins at 10 a.m. CFD will then hold a walkthrough starting at 11:30 a.m. A service will then take place at noon at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom.Following the service, a graveside assembly will be held outside on the east end of the pier and the procession will then move in reverse, from the east end to the north. 3 people, including police officer, injured in car crash on South Side Price, who was known as “Drew” by co-workers, joined ...

Florida Chick-fil-A location now offers drone delivery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...spicy chicken sandwich? A new fast-food delivery option is taking flight in the Sunshine State.A Chick-fil-A location in Brandon, Florida, about 15 miles east of Tampa, now offers drone delivery. The restaurant announced the new feature on its Facebook page on Monday. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the restaurant partnered with DroneUp to offer the service. DroneUp, a Virginia-based company that also works with retailers, launched a similar delivery option at select Walmart stores in the Tampa and Orlando areas in December 2022. Robotic servers spotted at Chick-fil-A in Texas The Brandon-Valrico Chick-fil-A posted an Instagram video showing how the service at their restaurant works. First, customers must place an order through the app and select "Chick-fil-A" delivery to ensure their meal arrives by drone. The staff will secure the order onto the drone, which will then fly to the customer's location to drop off the food...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorses former President Donald Trump for 2024 at valley event

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

EDINBURG, Texas (Nexstar) — Former President Donald Trump made a return to Texas on Sunday and received backing for his 2024 bid from the Lone Star State’s top Republican.Trump joined Gov. Greg Abbott in the Rio Grande Valley — home to a large portion of the highly-pined-for Hispanic vote that Republicans have increasingly been investing time, money and resources in.It follows an early November trip to Houston, where the indicted former president held a rally as his poll numbers soar when ranked against fellow Republicans vying for their party’s nomination to take back the White House.The two Republican leaders met with state authorities stationed in South Texas as part of Abbott’s Operation Lone Star — his signature multi-billion dollar border security initiative. Trump and Abbott plan to serve meals in Edinburg to Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and authorities at the border for the Thanksgiving holiday.Former President Donald Trump and T...

Bueckers returns home, leads UConn past Gophers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

It was destined to be known as The Paige Bueckers Game long before the Hopkins native and her Connecticut Huskies tipped off against the Gophers on Sunday at Williams Arena. But by the time it was over, and No. 8 Connecticut pulled away for a 62-44 victory, it actually turned out to be a fan appreciation day.Bueckers, UConn coach Gino Auriemma and Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit all saluted the announced crowd of 10,869 that came out to welcome a returning star and to watch one of the storied programs in women’s college basketball up close, but also to support the Gophers.As Plitzuweit pointed out, “There was a lot of maroon and gold in that room.”The turnout meant so much to the Gophers’ first-year coach that she grabbed a microphone after the final buzzer, thanked everyone for coming and invited them back.The announced crowd ranks 20th all time in Gophers women’s history. It was their largest crowd since January 1, 2007, when the Gophers drew 11,121 in a win over Wisconsin.The impet...

Pro-Israel rally held in St. Charles Sunday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Several St. Louis area groups continue to rally over the Israel-Hamas war. This afternoon, a pro-Israel rally was held for victims of anti-Semitism at Frontier Park on South Riverside Drive. Those attending the rally displayed pictures of those missing and presumed taken by Hamas in the October 7th attack on Israel. Chants were led for the return of the hostages.

Colorado Democrats’ property tax plan nears finish line as first bills head to Gov. Jared Polis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

Colorado legislators marched toward passing Democrats’ priority property tax relief bill on the special session’s penultimate day Sunday, alongside a slate of economic aid for lower-income Coloradans.Two bills are already headed to Gov. Jared Polis to sign into law, while another five — including Democrats’ short-term property tax fix — are awaiting critical votes in the House and Senate in the next 24 hours. All are Democrat-led and represent an attempt to turn Proposition HH’s failure into a broader balm to housing and cost issues plaguing homeowners and renters alike.“We don’t have to choose,” Sen. Jeff Bridges, a Greenwood Village Democrat, said on the Senate floor Sunday afternoon. “We have a chance to do both. We can help homeowners who are struggling with a dramatic increase in property taxes, and we can help renters who are struggling with a dramatic increase in the rent they’re paying.”Republicans, meanwhile, have roundly criticized their Democratic ...

Ja’Quan McMillian continues turnover binge, becomes first Bronco to recover fumbles in back-to-back games since Von Miller in 2015

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

All Ja’Quan McMillian’s done the last several weeks for Denver’s defense is make big plays.The second-year man has turned the nickel spot from a weakness into a strength for the Broncos and he made a splash again on Minnesota’s first drive of the night Sunday.McMillian plucked a loose ball out of the air after safety Kareem Jackson forced a fumble on a Josh Dobbs run on the Vikings’ third play of the night.It’s the second straight game in which McMillian’s recovered a fumble on the opponents’ first series. He stripped Buffalo running back James Cook on the first play last Monday and recovered it himself.The handy work Sunday night made him the first Denver player since Von Miller in 2015 to recover fumbles in back-to-back games. That’s to go along with an interception and five tackles for loss in the past five games.Skinner up. Denver rookie safety JL Skinner made the gameday roster for the first time in his career Sunday night a...

Vikings 10, Broncos 9: Wil Lutz nails 52-yard field goal for Denver

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

After a 1-5 start, the Broncos are one a hot streak, winning three in a row. Can they keep up the momentum? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesThird-quarter updatesRarity (7:56 p.m.): One of the rare times a Broncos wide receiver screen works, this time to rookie Marvin Mims Jr., it gets called back on a Nate Adkins hold. After a three-and-out, it’s Vikings ball. — Matt SchubertHalftime analysis — Vikings 10, Broncos 9Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos defense settled in some in the second quarter. Offense is going to have to find the end zone at some point. To open the third quarter, ideally, though that’s been a sore spot for Sean Payton’s operation all season.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Wilson began to take more shots down the field, but he got a little to eager on that attempt down the middle to Jeudy. Broncos have to do a better job on third down in the second half. They went 0-for-5 on...

10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles now open

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:56:24 GMT

Lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles have reopened Sunday night after a massive fire last weekend closed the roadway from Alameda Street to Santa Fe Avenue, prompting officials at the time to say the closure was indefinite.  Officials with the California Highway Patrol confirmed to KTLA that the mainline of the eastbound 10 Freeway in the busy downtown corridor has been reopened, ahead of the scheduled opening Monday morning. Westbound lanes, according to KTLA's Carlos Saucedo, were also open as of 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening. At a Sunday morning press conference Governor Gavin Newsom was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to provide an update on the repair efforts. “This thing opens tonight,” he said. “It will be fully operational tomorrow [and] ready for the commute.” Structural integrity assessment results indicated that the damage to the freeway was not as bad as originally thought, allo...