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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and au...

Sunday Forecast: Mostly sunny, highs near 80

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

Sunday Forecast: Mostly sunny, dry & comfortable as humidity lowers this afternoon. Air quality in the Good category this afternoon. Cooler lakeside. NNE 5-10 mph. Highs near 80 inland, mid to low 70s lakesideSunday Night: Mostly clear skies, dry & mild. SSE 5-10 mph. Low lower 60s Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Monday: Mostly sunny & a bit warmer. NNW/NNE 5-10 mph. High 84, cooler lakeside. 

Are you wasting your time pressing crosswalk buttons?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Have you ever found yourself at a crosswalk, waiting for the walk sign to appear as traffic buzzes by. And even though you press the crosswalk button - maybe multiple times - it seems to take forever for the light to change in your favor. While some slow-changing stop lights just need you to tell them you’re there, some crosswalk signals don’t care how many times you press the crosswalk button - it’ll change when it’s ready. Let’s explain. It’s not exactly clear when and where the first walk/don’t walk signs were installed, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Records show it likely occurred in the 1930s, and they were much like they are today. “When it was on, all traffic approaching the intersection stopped so pedestrians could cross the streets in all directions, including diagonally,” the DOT writes. One early system gave pedestrians 20 seconds to cross the street every 100 seconds. Another gave pedestrians the walk signal while tra...

MLB player suffers facial fractures after being hit in head by 91 mph pitch

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures on Sunday, a day after he was hit by a 91 mph pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah.Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital after being struck in the fifth inning of Saturday’s 6-1 loss. He was released from the hospital Saturday evening.To replace Ward, the Angels selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Salt Lake.Batting with the bases loaded, Ward was hit by a 2-0 pitch from Manoah. The ball appeared to strike Ward next to his next left eye, knocking off his batting helmet.Plate umpire Andy Fletcher motioned to the Angels’ dugout for the trainer as Ward went down, blood running down his face. Angels staff rushed to the plate and held a towel to Ward’s face. After a couple of minutes, Ward got to his feet and left the field on a cart. His left eye appeared to be swollen shut. ‘Dream car’: Man’s stolen Mustang found 21 y...

Nightclub security guard allegedly beaten to death in Hollywood: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

(KTLA) - A security guard at a nightclub was killed after being brutally beaten by a large mob in Hollywood early Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the Dragonfly Hollywood nightclub in the 6500 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Wilcox Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a group of 10 people attacking one person, police said.“The victim was working at this nightclub, and a large group – for unknown reasons – confronted that security guard, causing him to fall into the street,” said LAPD West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo. “At which time the group advanced and kicked and stomped him to death.” Police are still investigating whether the fight began inside the club and spilled onto the street or if it began outside entirely. Taylor Swift urged to postpone Los Angeles-area shows Video from the scene captured first responders attempting life-saving measures on the security guard, only identified as ...

How much car can I afford?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- The average new car costs $43,528, while the average one-to-five-year-old used car costs $34,291 according to the latest iSeeCars data. While used cars are significantly cheaper than new cars, both are still a major expense. That’s why it’s important to set a realistic budget and determine how much money you can afford to pay for your new -- or new to you -- car. We have the answers to help you determine that age-old question: how much car can I afford?Determine Your Credit ScoreUnless you’re paying for your car in full, you’ll need to secure a car loan. The first step toward getting a car loan and figuring out how much you can afford to pay is determining your credit score. This can also be referred to as your “FICO score” and is a numerical representation of your credit history. The three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – can each provide you with your FICO credit score. Another option is to check with your bank or credit card comp...

Winds at 80 mph, storm damage across the St. Louis area

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Winds peaked at nearly 80 miles per hour at the St. Louis Lambert Regional Airport during an intense afternoon storm system Saturday afternoon, one that caused some scattered damage around St. Charles County. FOX 2's extreme weather specialist Chris Higgins describes the winds as some of the worst he has ever seen from a non-tornado or non-hurricane warned storm. He witnessed strong winds and heavy rainfall around 3:30 p.m. near Highway K in St. Charles County. Community officials are currently surveying damages. FOX 2 has learned of more than 100,000 power outages in the St. Louis metro and tens of thousands in St. Charles County. Right now, more than 5,000 people there are waking up without power.Residents are reporting downed power lines and trees. Two viewers from St. Charles County sent the following photos of damages. Viewer-submitted photos of storm damage in St. Charles County on July 29, 2023. Viewer-submitted photos of storm damage in St. Charles County on July...

Birch Tree, Missouri man drowns in 'Current River' Saturday afternoon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

SHANNON COUNTY, Mo. - A Birch Tree man was pronounced Saturday afternoon after drowning in a Missouri River. 48-year-old Jason Bollinger failed to resurface from the 'Current River' after falling from a boat as it was going downstream. He was pronounced dead at 4:21 p.m. Widespread outages: 120K-plus without power in St. Louis area after storms Bollinger was taken to the Yarber Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.

Officers involved in St. Louis City shooting, man in custody

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man is in custody after a shooting that involved police officers in St. Louis City.It happened around 8:32 p.m. on the 5500 block of Grand Avenue, where a woman was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. The extent of the victim's injuries have not yet been revealed. Execution of Johnny Johnson will proceed on Aug. 1, stay lifted While on scene, the suspect opened fire directed towards the officers. Police then returned fire. No one was struck was stuck in the gunfire.The suspect is now in custody.

Police investigating fatal shooting in north St. Louis City Saturday afternoon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was shot and killed in north St. Louis City Saturday afternoon.The shooting took place on North Broadway Street and Grand Boulevard around 4:50 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the victim unconscious and not breathing. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Widespread outages: 120K-plus without power in St. Louis area after storms Homicide investigators are now active. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.