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Ukraine pushes to extend wartime grain deal at talks with Russia, Turkey and U.N.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — The Ukrainian government is seeking to extend a wartime deal that allowed the country’s grain to get to nations in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat, a top Ukrainian official said Thursday after the latest talks on prolonging the agreement. The two-talks in Istanbul involved Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian and United Nations officials but yielded no decisions for an extension. The deal is due to expire next Wednesday. Additional discussions are expected in an online format, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said. He said in a statement released after the talks that the grain deal “should be extended for a longer period of time and expanded.”“This will give predictability and confidence to both the global and the Ukrainian markets,” Kubrakov said. Previous extensions lasted 120 days and 60 days. However, Russia opposes both broadening the agreement and its “indefinite expansion,” Russian Deputy Foreign Ministe...

Manitoba government offers money for new WestJet direct flights to Atlanta

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

WINNIPEG — WestJet is to start new direct flights between Winnipeg and Atlanta in September with a financial backstop from the Manitoba government.The five-times-a-week, year-round service is aimed at connecting Winnipeg with a major Delta Air Lines hub and allowing for quick connections to destinations around the globe.“Manitobans will be able to connect to more than 200 vacation destinations throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia,” Premier Heather Stefanson said Thursday.The direct, three-hour flight may also make for improved trade. Gerry Price, chief executive officer of Price Industries, said the new flights will address long travel times that have been a hurdle for American customers of his manufacturing company.“We had dozens and dozens and dozens of visits planned to our headquarters for site visits (by) engineers and contractors and owners — to witness, (and) test products that we would build here and ship there...

Woman, 23, with bipolar disorder reported missing: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

CHICAGO — A 23-year-old woman who has been reported missing was last seen wearing a blonde wig and suffers from bipolar disorder, police said.According to police reports, Tiana 'Nana' Pillow was last seen near 78th Street and Phillips Avenue Monday around noon. Reports said Pillow was seen wearing a blonde wig with a tan scarf wrapped around it, a black and white jogging suit which has Nike swooshes down both sleeves and pant legs. She was wearing a small backpack. Boy, 14, charged with first-degree murder in shooting outside South Side fast food restaurant Police said Pillow goes by the nickname 'Nana' and has bipolar disorder and is prone to depression. Police reported that she frequents the 63rd Street beach area. If any information is recovered on the woman, contact police or the special victim's unit at 312-747-8274.

Starbucks debuts 2 new drinks for Summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.STARBUCKS DEBUTS 2 NEW DRINKS FOR SUMMERINTRODUCING A NEW SUMMER-THEMED COLD BREW AND MOREIN THIS ARTICLE:Starbucks Pink and Paradise DrinkStarbucks Frappuccino Mini 2 Flavor Variety PackStarbucks RTD Energy DrinkJust last month, Starbucks announced you could find more of your favorite beverages, such as the Pink Drink and the Paradise Drink, in the grocery aisle. It seems that move was to make room for two new delicious summer drinks. This week, the company announced it would greet summer with a Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino and White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew. Both are only available for a limited time.WHAT IS STARBUCKS CHOCOLATE JAVA MINT FRAPPUCCINO?This new minty summer Frappuccino is made with roast coffee, sweet chocolate and mint. For texture, Starbucks added in Frappuccino chips and topped it all off with mocha sauce, whipped cream and a sprinkle of crumbled chocolate cookie mint....

Chicago police searching for Logan Square teen missing nearly a week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police is seeking the public's help in locating a 15-year-old Logan Square girl missing for nearly a week. Nyaomi Woods, of the 2800 Block of W. Palmer Ave, was last seen on May 5. She is 5-foot-2-inches, weighs 140 pounds with brown eyes and auburn hair. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWoods is known to frequent the area of 47th and State and the CTA Red Line train. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (312) 746-6554.

Lyft launches preorder feature at O'Hare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Lyft has launched a new preorder feature at O'Hare International Airport.The feature allows riders to book their Lyft as soon as they land — removing the guesswork of when to order, the company said."The Lyft app will intelligently match riders and drivers for the most opportune pick-up time, taking into account walk and wait times throughout the riders’ airport experience," part of the release states.The preorder feature will also be rolling out soon at Austin International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Seattle International Airport. ‘Blossom’ the cow thriving after Niles senior prank Lyft said the preordering will lock in the price and the app will adjust the timing if travelers need to pick up checked bags.

First-ever drug-resistant ringworm infections found in US: CDC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

(The Hill) -- Two cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections were reported in New York City, the first such cases in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday.The infection, which is highly contagious, was present in two patients in the city who did not improve with typical treatments. One, a 28-year-old woman, developed a rash in the summer of 2021 across much of her body. Another, a 47-year-old woman, developed a rash across most of her upper body.The second woman had traveled outside of the U.S., making a trip to Bangladesh, where she developed the rash. The other had no recent international travel history. Neither of the women had underlying health conditions. FDA updates blood donation policy to include gay, bisexual men A New York dermatologist alerted public health officials of the cases in February, identifying their infections as T. indotineae, a novel form of ringworm that has emerged in South Asia. The infection usually take...

A video game simulation sets the bar high for Connor Bedard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

CHICAGO — It's safe to say that a lot of people have high expectations for the player the Blackhawks are likely to take with the No. 1 overall pick in June.But none may be higher than a video game company, which has a prediction for Connor Bedard with the franchise. Let's just say they didn't hold back their expectations. After the Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft lottery to secure the No. 1 pick, EA Sports decided to simulate the career of the center in their "NHL '23" game. The accomplishments they came up with are Hockey Hall of Fame worthy for Bedard, who is currently just 17 years old. They envision him playing in 1,455 games, scoring 739 goals with 1,145 assists for a total of 1,884 points for the Blackhawks. Bedard is also predicted to win three Stanley Cups for the Blackhawks, which would increase their total to nine in franchise history. There are also a number of awards that their simulation expects the center to win. Calder Trophy - Rookie of the Year4 Hart Trophies - Re...

Parents claim daughter is disfigured from hot chicken nugget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida (WJW) — A Florida couple is suing McDonald's and franchise management company Upchurch Foods, claiming negligence and poor training after they say their 4-year-old daughter suffered second-degree burns from a "dangerously hot" chicken nugget.The incident occurred in 2019 when the child was eating a Happy Meal in the back of the car, but the case went to trial this week. Brave battle: Tracy McCool’s husband John has passed away According to the lawsuit, the child was “disfigured and scarred” after a nugget got wedged between the child’s thigh and the seatbelt.The lawsuit says the nuggets were “unreasonably and dangerously hot” and “unfit for human handling.”The parents are seeking more than $15,000 in damages.They say their daughter suffered “emotional distress” and will continue to need medical care in the future. Tornado touches down in Colorado, caught during live newscast Scott Yount is representing McDonald’s.“Ms. Holmes purchased 32 chicken McNugget...

Men who cheated in Lake Erie walleye tournament learn their sentences

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:05:36 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Two men who pleaded guilty to cheating in a walleye fishing tournament on Lake Erie were sentenced to jail Thursday.Jacob Runyan, 43, of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Chase Cominsky, 36, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, were each indicted in October on felony charges of cheating, attempted grand theft and possessing criminal tools after it was discovered they had loaded their walleye with weights in an attempt to win the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament the previous month.Each was also indicted on a misdemeanor count of illegal animal ownership. Both Runyan and Cominsky pleaded guilty in March to the cheating and misdemeanor animal ownership charges. The remaining charges were dismissed. Fish with fangs are washing up on Oregon’s beaches, and biologists aren’t sure why "I just wanna apologize to everyone," Cominsky said Thursday. "It's a bad situation and it's something I wish I could say it didn't happen."Runyan called it "the most ignorant decision I've...