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Man facing hate crime charges after allegedly killing 6-year-old, injuring woman in stabbing attack in Will County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

WILL COUNTY, Ill. — A man accused of brutally killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously injuring a 32-year-old woman in unincorporated Plainfield Township is facing hate crime charges, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say 71-year-old Joseph Czuba has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, two counts of hate crime and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.Detectives say they were able to determine that both victims were allegedly targeted by the suspect due to them being Muslim and added the attack was allegedly prompted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.The charges stem from a violent attack that occurred at a home in the 16200 block of South Lincoln Highway, just after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.Will County deputies and officers from the Plainfield Police Department initially responded to the scene on reports that a woman was allegedly being attacked by her landlord with a knife. Authorities say the woman told author...

US working to assist Americans seeking to leave Gaza, West Bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

(The Hill) - The Biden Administration shared that U.S. officials are currently working to assist Americans who are seeking to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. In a news release on Sunday, the administration said that National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer were briefed on the efforts to help residents who want to leave the war-torn areas. Sullivan and Finer were also provided updates on the government’s coordination with the United Nations (UN), Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other countries in the region. Their goal is to facilitate humanitarian assistance and ensure civilians have access to water, food, and medical care in Gaza.  ‘No proof of life from Hamas’: Denver man’s family members taken hostage in Israel The administration also said it is holding sessions with Arabic and Muslim community leaders on the ongoing conflict as well. “Sulli...

What 'Bare Minimum Monday' gets right about easing stress at work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

(NerdWallet) - TikTok trends don’t lie: Whether they’re “quiet quitting” or adopting “Bare Minimum Monday” to combat the “Sunday scaries,” people are pulling back at work.In one sense, making work a smaller part of life is a permanent shift that people working from home experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Cristina Banks, an industrial and organizational psychologist and director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.While working from home, people had more autonomy. They also had a clearer idea of the value of their time, which they could spend exercising or playing with their kids rather than sitting in traffic on their way to the office.After many workers had that experience and are now being pushed to return to pre-pandemic norms, Banks says it’s hard for them to give up control over when or how much they work.So, some workers embrace trends like Bare Minimum Monday, which suggests doing...

6-year-old boy killed, woman injured after stabbing in Plainfield Township

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

Editors note: It was initially reported by authorities on Saturday that the victim was 8 years old, deputies later confirmed that the child was actually 6 years old.UPDATE 10/15/23: A 71-year-old man accused of killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously injuring a 32-year-old woman in unincorporated Plainfield Township is facing hate crime charges, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.This is a breaking news update, the original story can be found below. WILL COUNTY, Ill. — An investigation is underway on Saturday afternoon after a child was killed and a woman was badly injured after the two were both stabbed over a dozen times in unincorporated Plainfield Township, authorities say.According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were called to a home in the 16200 block of South Lincoln Highway, just after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, on reports that a woman was allegedly being attacked by her landlord with a knife. Authorities say the woman told police that she ran into a...

Green Island Police investigating shots fired

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Green Island Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occured on October 15. No injuries have been reported, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday at 10:15 a.m., police responded to High Street following reports of bullets striking two separate residences. Upon arrival, officers were able to confirm that one bullet had struck the front door of a house, and that a second bullet had struck the window of another house. Further investigation by police revealed that a shooting had occurred on the ramp of I-787 north from the Collar City bridge after multiple shell casings were recovered at the scene. The roadway was closed temporarily while the scene was assessed. Albany Police investigating Sheridan Avenue shooting The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Green Island Police Department at (518)665-7854.

Triple shooting in Pacific; suspect in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

PACIFIC, Mo. - One person is facing charges in Franklin and St. Louis counties in connection with a triple shooting in Pacific late Saturday evening.The shooting happened just before 10:25 p.m. in the 200 block of South Columbus Street, according to Col. Scott Melies, Pacific Chief of Police.Pacific police officers and Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene and found two gunshot victims in a grassy area. The third victim was located in the backyard of a residence in the 200 block of East Central Street. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Col. Melies said investigators determined the victims knew the suspected shooter. The victims were taken to local hospitals.The suspected shooter was involved in a car crash in the 18100 b...

Suzanne Somers dies: “Three’s Company,” “Step by Step” star was 76

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76.Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, her family said in a statement provided by her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay. Her husband Alan Hamel, her son Bruce and other immediate family were with her.“Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th,” the statement read. “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”In July, Somers shared on Instagram that her breast cancer had returned.“Like any cancer patient, when you get that dreaded, ‘It’s back’ you get a pit in your stomach. Then I put on my battle gear and go to war,” she told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “This is familiar battleground for me and I’m very tough.”She was first diagnosed in 2000, and a...

AP college football poll, Week 8: Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019.The top four teams in the country were unchanged after No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Florida State all won Saturday in blowout fashion. The Bulldogs received 43 first-place votes, Michigan got 16, and Ohio State and Florida State each had one.Washington received two first-place votes and jumped two spots past No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 7 Penn State, giving the Huskies their best ranking since reaching No. 5 on Oct. 8, 2017. The last time Washington was ranked this highly this late in the season was 2016, when the Huskies made the College Football Playoff.That was the last time any Pac-12 team reached the four-team playoff.Washington beat Oregon 36-33 when the Ducks missed a field goal on the game’s final play.“This moment right now ...

Suzanne Somers dies of cancer one day before 77th birthday 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

Iconic actress Suzanne Somers has died of cancer just one day shy of her 77th birthday, her publicist confirmed to Page Six. Somers, known for her roles in the sitcoms “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” had been battling breast cancer for over 23 years. She was diagnosed a second time in July following her first diagnosis in 2000, according to People Magazine. According to her publicist, she passed away peacefully at her home early Sunday morning surrounded by her husband and other immediate family members.  Bruce Willis rendered ‘incommunicative’ by disease, ‘Moonlighting’ creator says People reported on Somers’ 77th birthday plans on Sunday morning, saying that she was planning on spending the day with her “nearest and dearest” family, including her six grandchildren. In addition to her successful career as an actress, Somers was also an author, businesswoman and health spokesperson. 

3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ojai

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:18:23 GMT

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Ojai Sunday afternoon. The temblor was recorded at 12:52 p.m. and was centered about 10 miles northeast of Ojai and about 15 miles north-northwest of Santa Paula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the USGS event page. Although the temblor was almost 10 miles from Ojai some residents did report feeling it, according to a USGS interactive map. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.