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Wagner chief says he has ordered mercenaries to halt march on Moscow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

The head of the private Russian military force Wagner said Saturday he has ordered his mercenaries to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to their field camps in Ukraine to avoid shedding Russian blood.The announcement from Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to defuse a dramatically escalating crisis that represented the most significant challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s leadership in his more than two decades in power.Moscow had braced for the arrival of a private army led by the rebellious mercenary commander by erecting checkpoints with armored vehicles and troops on its southern edge. Red Square was shut down, and the mayor urged motorists to stay off some roads.Prigozhin said that while his men were just 200 kilometers (120 miles) from Moscow, he decided to turn them back to avoid “shedding Russian blood.”He didn’t say whether Moscow has responded to his demand to oust Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. There was no immediate comment from the Kremlin.The announcement followed a s...

Wagner chief says he's ordered forces to cease advance toward Moscow to avoid bloodshed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

(The Hill) – Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his troops to stop their advance to Moscow on Saturday, a day after he committed to overthrowing the Russian military leadership.“We [are] turning our columns around and going back in the other direction toward our field camps, in accordance with the plan,” Prigozhin said in a message on Telegram.The government of Belarus assisted in negotiating a settlement between Prigozhin and the Russian government, a statement from Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed.Prigozhin said his troops will now return to their bases in order to “avoid shedding Russian blood.” Who is the head of the mercenary group who called for an armed rebellion in Russia? Moscow was prepared for the arrival of Wagner's army, however, setting up checkpoints with armored vehicles and troops, according to the Associated Press. The Red Square was also closed down and the mayor issued a declaration to stay off certain roads, AP reported.Russian Pres...

Weekend Break: Golden Girls Pop-Up Kitchen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

CHICAGO — The Golden Girls Kitchen Pop-Up plops people right into the party with everyone they knew.Fans can now be part of the party in Wicker Park. MORE STORIES: Weekend Break WGN Weekend Morning News took Weekend Break to check it out. You can watch this story in the videos above.

You’ll probably live longer than you think

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Women often don’t score as well as men in surveys of financial literacy. One area where we seem to do better is “longevity literacy,” or understanding how long we’re likely to live.Longevity literacy is essential to smart retirement planning. Overestimate your longevity, and you could retire too late or scrimp too much. Underestimate it and you could run short of money.In a recent TIAA Institute study, 43% of women correctly estimated the life expectancy of 60-year-old women in the U.S. (The right answer was 85.) Only 32% of men chose the correct answer for the life expectancy for 60-year-old men, which was 82. Men also were far more likely than women to underestimate life expectancy — and that’s a huge potential problem for both sexes.A man who expects to die in his 70s might draw too much from retirement funds or start Social Security too early. That could leave him — and the spouse who may outlive him — with too little income later on.“A lot of people do OK in thei...

'Whiskey plates': In what states can you find controversial license plates?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — In the U.S., roughly 1 million arrests are made annually for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Outside of the physical consequences of impaired driving — data shows one person is killed every 45 minutes in a crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver — the legal consequences can be heavy. They can also vary by state. In South Dakota, for example, an impaired driver can lose their driver’s license for at least a month after their first driving under the influence offense. In Wisconsin, a driver can lose their license for six to nine months. If a child is in the car at the time of the offense, that can become a year to a year and a half, plus a jail sentence of five days to six months. In both states, it’s possible nobody knows the driver has been convicted. That isn’t necessarily the case for residents in the state between Wisconsin and South Dakota.  Is the ‘beer befo...

Study ranks most popular cuisines in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study found Mexican food was the most popular cuisine in Texas.The study was compiled by PriceListo, which describes itself as a price monitoring website. According to researchers, the rankings were compiled using Google search data to determine which cuisines were the most popular in Texas.Ranking at No. 1: Mexican 859,817 average monthly searches"Mexican cuisine is famous outside of Mexico and is known for its use of spices, corn, and avocados, providing many ways to enjoy the ingredients grown there. Tacos and burritos are popular Mexican dishes; however, a vast list of traditional dishes is just as tasty,” the study said.Ranking at No. 2: Chinese575,398 average monthly searches“Chinese food is prevalent all over America due to its affordability and comfort while offering new flavor combinations. It is a budget-friendly meal that can cater to different dietary requirements,” the study said.Ranking at No. 3: Indian350,370 average monthly searches“India is ...

City closes 75-person encampment in Gaines Creek Greenbelt area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A homeless encampment near the Violet Crown Trail closed this week, according to Austin city leaders. The city said 75 people and 30 pets were moved from the encampment to the city's Northbridge shelter. The camp, located in the Gaines Creek Greenbelt area, formally closed Tuesday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin officials begin relocating people from a Gaines Creek homeless encampment Austin Public Health, the city's health department, said the cleanup was expected to take several weeks with help from the Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Police Department, Austin Resource Recovery and a private contractor. People moved from the encampment were offered to be transferred to the city shelter and connections to housing resources, according to APH. To prevent further encampments, the city said it would build perimeter fencing to deter camping. APD will also do periodic patrols in the area. PREVIOUS: Hundreds of encampments cleaned up in Austin, HEAL initiative hel...

ABJ: Fourth Street bar closes in East Austin, making way for mini-golf

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Native — a bar, event venue and one-time hostel — has shut down in East Austin.The business opened in a historic building 807 E. Fourth St. in 2017 with a novel concept combining a cheap-ish place for travelers to stay, a place for locals and visitors alike to grab a drink and space for small, local businesses to use.Replacing it will be a Holey Moley mini-golf course from an Australia-based company called Funlab. Owned by private equity firm TPG Capital, Funlab has more than 40 locations in Australia and New Zealand spread across eight entertainment brands.Read the full story on the Austin Business Journal.

Minnesotans warned not to eat certain raw oysters that may be linked to norovirus illnesses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

State health officials said Friday that people should not eat raw oysters harvested in the Republic of Korea because they may be contaminated with norovirus.The oysters included in the alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include:Frozen raw oysters in the half shelf, individual quick freezing and block form harvested between Feb. 10, 2022, and Feb. 24, 2022, and between April 6, 2022, and April 21, 2022, from what health officials describe as “Designated Area No. II, and exported by Dai One Food Co. Ltd. (KR-8-SP), and Central Fisheries Co. Ltd. (KR-6-SP), in Republic of Korea (ROK).”At least five Minnesotans were confirmed to have become ill after the oysters were served at a restaurant and another five Minnesotans who fell may have also become so from eating contaminated oysters, health officials said Friday.The frozen oysters have a two-year shelf life and were available at both Minnesota restaurants and grocery stores. Health officials ask that people ch...

Woman found fatally shot in Aurora, homicide investigation is underway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:36:40 GMT

A woman was fatally shot in Aurora Saturday morning and police are looking for a suspect.#APDAlert Officers are investigating a death in the 3000 Blk of N. Peoria Street.The call came in around 6:45 am and when officers arrived, they found an adult woman that appeared to have succumbed to a gunshot wound. The person who called in the incident was gone along with… pic.twitter.com/a4z9zMuGo5— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) June 24, 2023About 6:45 a.m. Saturday police were called to the 3000 block of North Peoria Street, the Aurora Police Department said in an 8:02 a.m. tweet.Officers found a woman who was shot, police said. Police were unable to locate the person who called about the incident, a news release said.The Adams County Coroner’s Office will identity the woman, after family is notified. The coroner will also determine cause and manner of death. A homicide investigation is ongoing.