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Chicago man sentenced to 88 years after sexually assaulting woman at Oak Brook hotel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

WHEATON, Ill. — A man from Chicago was sentenced to 88 years behind bars Friday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a female employee of an Oak Brook hotel at gunpoint back in the Fall of 2019.Chicago man Julius Ramsey, 41, sentenced to 88 years in jail after sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint at an Oak Brook Hotel in 2019.According to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office (DCSAO), a jury found 41-year-old Julius Ramsey guilty of three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault with a firearm, one count of aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.Ramsey received 22 years for each of the three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, while an additional seven-year sentence was handed down for the count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.The DCSAO said the sentencing came down nearly a year-and-a-half after a guilty verdict was delivered back on May 20, 2...

You’ll never guess what a Kit Kat 'piece' is actually called

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The lyrics to the decades-old Kit Kat jingle would suggest that each individual chocolate-covered Kit Kat wafer is known as a “piece.”But strictly speaking, that’s not the official term.“The standard bars consist of four pieces, called fingers, and each finger can be snapped from the bar as an individual piece,” the Hershey Company writes of Kit Kat on the brand’s official website.Though it may seem like an interesting choice, the term “finger” isn’t an altogether uncommon term for a rectangular or oblong treat. Ladyfingers, for instance, are a common ingredient in cakes or tiramisu, and the Keebler Company has long produced a brand of sandwich cookie known as Vienna Fingers. Even some companies that produce shortbread cookies or snack cakes call their products “fingers.” McDonald’s getting rid of signature utensil as part of ‘sustainable makeover’ What’s more unique about Kit Kat, however, is that “finger” rarely appears in the bar’s marketing materials or packaging.E...

Expert says early exposure to horror movies ‘potentially traumatic’ for young kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) -- The horror movie genre is considered one the most popular film genres in the world. Film Site defines horror films as “films designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm and to invoke our hidden worst fears.” With Halloween just days away, several horror movies have been released in theaters and on streaming platforms over the last month. IGN called streaming the “new frontier for horror movies” due to its increasing accessibility for people of all ages. The newfound accessibility on streaming platforms raises the question: “Should children be allowed to watch horror movies?” Clinical psychologist Dr. Natalie Scanlon with the Texas Tech Health and Human Sciences Center said she encourages caregivers not to show children content that is too graphic or gory.“Spare them any of the gory details, violence, blood, guts, that type of thing, just because they're not developmentally ready to see those images and not think that they're real,” D...

No. 7 Texas hosts turnover-hungry BYU, head coach Sarkisian's alma mater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If the BYU Cougars can continue their ways by forcing turnovers, it could end up being a long day Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Cougars have a turnover margin of plus-9, third-best in FBS coming into Saturday's showdown with No. 7 Texas, and the big question mark is how will backup quarterback Maalik Murphy handle it.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersMurphy was officially named the starter for today's game on Thursday while Quinn Ewers recovers from a shoulder injury, one that Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said is "week-to-week" in terms of recovery time.Texas comes into the game ranked 37th in FBS in total defense, allowing 333.1 yards per game while BYU's offense gains an average of 301.9 yards per game, 122nd in the country. The Cougars' defense allows almost 400 yards per game and allows opponents to score 80% of the time in the re...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 8: Winless Panthers to get Sanders back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

UPDATE: 12:41 p.m. SaturdayToday has been pretty light on fantasy news so far. The biggest news, probably, is that Carolina running back Miles Sanders is expected to return tomorrow against Houston after being sidelined by a shoulder injury.Miami WR Tyreek Hill (hip) has been cleared to play as he continues his pursuit of the NFL’s first 2,000-yard receiving season. Considered likely to play Sunday are 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Seattle wideout Tyler Lockett.Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been ruled out again, which means it’s another week for Tyrod Taylor. And standouts listed as questionable include Giants TE Darren Waller and Cleveland RB Jerome Ford.ORIGINAL POST: noon WednesdayOne of the great things about fantasy football is you can make trades anytime. The non-fantasy National Football League is not so loosey goosey.The league’s trade deadline is at 3 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. Halloween afternoon. If you go back only a few weeks, a lot of Minnesota fans were assuming t...

Gophers without top two running backs, one offensive lineman against Michigan State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

The Gophers will be without their top two running backs against Michigan State at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday.Darius Taylor and Zach Evans were ruled out, according to the Gophers’ status report published two hours before kickoff. Both Taylor and Evans exited the 12-10 win over Iowa with undisclosed injuries.The Gophers will also be without starting left guard Tyler Cooper. Greg Johnson, who has played in five games, will likely fill in against a Spartans rush defense that ranks 32nd in the nation, allowing 115 yards per game.With running back Bryce Williams ruled out for the season before the Hawkeyes win, Minnesota is now down to Sean Tyler and Jordan Nubin as its primary ball carriers.On Monday, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck was asked about the health of his running backs. “We’ll see,” Fleck said. “The good thing is got some good news on some guys.”“When you look at the depth, JoJo Nubin, Jordan Nubin is going to have to be ready to go,” Fleck said. “He was ready last week. He...

Your Money: New generations redefine the meaning of work

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbEven before the pandemic took hold in the U.S. in March 2020, the world of work had been changing dramatically.Structural shifts such as work-from-home (WFH), hybrid work, and the rise of gig work were already profoundly affecting relationships between employers and employees. Americans are changing jobs in increasing numbers, many doing so because they demand a new social contract with their employers.Changing demographics only part of the storyBaby boomers, who have long had an outsized impact on the U.S. labor market, have been retiring in record numbers, although the trend may be shifting somewhat post-pandemic. Boomers had fewer children than their parents, so there are fewer Gen Xers and millennials to replace them.Worker shortages, longer life expectancies, the need to make ends meet, or recently enacted financial incentives to work longer are encouraging some boomers to put off retirement and work later into their 60s and 70s.Paychecks play a key rol...

Early voting in New York starts today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The general election is set for Tuesday, November 7th. And early voting in New York takes place from today to November 5th. Early voting locations and schedules mean you don’t have to wait to turn the page on the calendar before casting your ballot.“It’s a great opportunity to get your vote out,” Joseph Catalano, Poll Worker, said. “Normally, on election day, you can’t predict the weather.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Many take advantage of early voting to plan their day accordingly.“You can come at night if you’re working during the day. You can come in the morning. Anytime you want, so it works out well,” Catalano said. “And you can pick your day. If you’re going on vacation and you’ll be away on election day… This is the perfect opportunity.”Election officials say there have been many improvements done when it comes to accessibility. It’s a lot easier to check people in while maintaining accuracy....

Man admits to supplying fentanyl in Jefferson County teen's overdose death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man admitted to supplying fentanyl that killed a teenager last year in Jefferson County. William Edward Martin, 23, of St. Louis County, pleaded guilty to four felonies on Friday in connection with the death. According to a federal indictment, Martin provided fentanyl to a 19-year-old who died after an overdose. Investigators say Martin sold fentanyl to the teen when they met in a Walgreens parking lot in Arnold on the evening of June 23, 2022. ‘On Fire’ film shooting in St. Louis links hope and baseball Per the indictment, surveillance video shows the victim getting into a car with Martin. A short time later, the video showed Martin reportedly dragging the victim out of his car and placing the victim in the back of another vehicle. Investigators say the victim appeared incapacitated and in medical distress. Police said the victim was found dead the next morning, and she died of a suspected overdose. Arnold officers spotted Martin was spotted in the BMW last week. W...

Wizard of Oz pop-up bar coming to St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new pop-up bar will open in November and is for the 21-and-up crowd. It is styled after the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. It is called Emerald City: An Immersive Cocktail Experience.The event is hosted by Infinite Wonder Productions and CEO Serena Dailey explains that this is their first pop-up bar. The event will be open starting November 3, 2023, and held at 5800 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63116. East St. Louis family mourns loss as apartment fire survivors return home Photo by Serena DaileyPhoto by Serena DaileyPhoto by Serena DaileyPhoto by Serena DaileyPhoto by Serena DaileyPhoto by Serena DaileyThe experience gets you 90 minutes in the bar, two drinks and a hors d'oeuvre. There are riddles and games to uncover the secret ingredients for drinks. There will be characters from the book and photo opportunities.  The bar is expected to be open for two months. There are both general admission and VIP tickets. They are now available at i...