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Derrick Rose hits free agency after Knicks decline option; Josh Hart declines player option

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:45 GMT

Derrick Rose’s tenure in New York — a two-stint rollercoaster that briefly resuscitated his career— is probably finished.Prior to Saturday night’s deadline, the Knicks declined the point guard’s $15.5 million team option for next season, sending Rose into free agency. The move was expected since Rose had no spot in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation. Still, there was a chance the Knicks kept Rose on the books to use his expiring contract in a trade.Rose, 34, was acquired via trade from the Pistons in 2021 and played an integral role in leading the Knicks to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs that season.It earned him a lucrative contract that summer, but an ankle injury sabotaged Rose’s following season and he never recovered a consistent role. In his last two seasons, Rose appeared in a combined 53 games.Despite the demotion, Rose was lauded as a team leader throughout the roster and praised by Thibodeau. There’s a chance Rose r...

One in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle in Lake Shore and Jarvis area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:45 GMT

One person is in life-threatening condition after they were struck by a vehicle in the Lake Shore Boulevard and Lower Jarvis Street area on Saturday morning.COLLISION:Lake Shore Blvd + Lower Jarvis12:31 a.m.– Pedestrian struck by vehicle@TorontoMedics transported the pedestrian to hospital with life-threatening injuries– Police are on scene investigating– E/B Gardiner off-ramp at Jarvis is closed#GO1452923^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 24, 2023Police responded to reports at approximately 12:31 a.m. of a pedestrian struck in the area just north of Sugar Beach.Toronto medics transported a person with life-threatening injuries to hospital and an investigation is ongoing.The eastbound off-ramp for the Gardiner Express at Jarvis Street re-opened after being closed after the crash.

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

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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 15:58:45 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.