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Celine Dion loses control of muscles amid battle with stiff-person syndrome, sister says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Months after cancelling all future tour dates amid her battle with a rare neurological disease, Celine Dion's sister shared an update on the singer's condition. In an interview with French-Canadian news outlet 7 Jour, Claudette Dion said her sister “doesn’t have control over her muscles” amid her battle with stiff-person syndrome, The Guardian reports.Celine Dion performs on the opening night of her Courage World Tour on Sept. 18, 2019, in Quebec City, Quebec. (Alice Chiche/AFP via Getty Images)"What breaks my heart is that she's always been disciplined," Claudette Dion said in the interview. "She's always worked hard. Our mother always told her, 'You're going to do it well, you're going to do it properly.'"In Jan. 2022, one month after revealing her diagnosis, Dion, 55, cancelled the North American leg of her Courage World Tour, citing “severe and persistent muscle spasms." She cancelled all remaining shows in May, saying in a statement she was “working re...

Google paying $700M to settle antitrust allegations with states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

(The Hill) — Google agreed to pay $700 million to settle a complaint brought by state attorneys general alleging the tech giant engaged in antitrust practices related to its Android app store. The deal was initially struck between the parties in September, but the agreement was filed late Monday night in San Francisco federal court. The settlement — which includes all 50 states — allocates $630 million to pay out U.S. consumers who utilized a payment system within Google’s Play Store that the state attorneys general alleged magnified prices for in-app purchases.The states accused the company of upcharging customers and restraining “trade in the markets for Android app distribution.” Google collects 15 to 30 percent of commissions on in-app purchases, which the states argued inflated prices higher than they would be if there was an open market for payment processing, according to The Associated Press. Why Apple is set to pull some Apple Watches from US shelves “The Complaint a...

Defense Secretary visits Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The Biden administration is increasing pressure on Israel to scale back its military campaign in Gaza.The defense secretary met with leaders in Israel Monday about those concerns.The U.S. says its support for Israel in the war against Hamas is unwavering, but the Biden administration is urging Israel to do more to protect civilian lives."I know that Israel has been profoundly changed from where you were on October 6," said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.Austin was in Israel Monday for a second time since the war began to meet with leaders there and to reiterate American support for Israel in its war against Hamas."At a time of mourning a real friend shows up, and I know how terrible these days have been for the Israeli people," Austin added.Austin said the U.S. is not trying to dictate timelines for Israel’s military but wants Israel to do more for the civilians caught in the crossfire."We also have some great thoughts about how to transition from high intensi...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown talk new film 'American Fiction'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown, two of the stars of the new film "American Fiction," one of several big films coming out during the holiday season. Dean’s A-List Interviews: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks and more Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

WATCH LIVE: Funeral of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

Nexstar Media plans to livestream the funeral of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor within this story beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an Arizona native and consistent voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, will be laid to rest with funeral services Tuesday.President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts are scheduled to speak at the funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. O’Connor retired from the high court in 2006 after more than two decades, and died Dec. 1 at age 93.O’Connor was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. A rancher’s daughter who was largely unknown on the national scene until her appointment, she would come to be referred to by commentators as the nation’s most powerful woman.O’Connor wielded considerable influence on the nine-member court, generally favoring states in disputes with the federal government and often siding with police when they face...

New Texas law could reshape state authority over the US border

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A new Texas law that allows the state to effectively deport undocumented migrants could test the balance of power between the states and the federal government, challenging years of legal precedent that has reserved the power to police the border to federal authorities.Senate Bill 4 authorizes state judges and police to order migrants back across the Rio Grande -- a deportation power reserved for federal agencies like Border Protection and ICE. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled in Arizona v. U.S. that the federal government's immigration laws supersede Arizona's efforts to regulate immigration at the state level. In that case, the Court halted a law that criminalized being unlawfully present in the United States -- very similar to Texas' Senate Bill 4.Gov. Greg Abbott said on Monday he "welcomes a Supreme Court decision that would overturn the precedent set in the Arizona case.""We believe this law has been crafted in a way that can and should be upheld by the cou...

Malta bakery closing its doors after 8 months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Sugar Fairy Bakes is closing its shop in Malta. Owner Stacie Blair made the announcement in a Facebook post on November 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "It is with an extremely heavy heart and swollen tear filled eyes, that I announce Christmas Eve 2023 will be our last day in business," said Blair.Blair started The Sugar Fairy Bakes in 2019 and opened up a brick-and-mortar location in Mechanicville in 2021 selling cookies, cupcakes, "fairy tarts," muffins, breakfast sandwiches and more. The Malta location opened in April, only eight months ago. Albany restaurant relocating, planning new concept for original space Blair said she is closing the business for two main reasons: production and financials. The Mechanicville storefront previously closed due to lack of business, said Blair, but she continued to use the space for its kitchen to bake her goods since the Malta location does not have the right kitc...

Man arrested in Schenectady hit-and-run investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 29-year-old man was arrested resulting from a hit-and-run investigation that started on Monday. Peter Greisler faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady Police received calls about the incident around 5:09 a.m. Police say the victim was struck by a car traveling southbound on Route 7.Upon arrival, police found a juvenile victim who was unconscious, and determined the car that struck him left the scene. The juvenile was taken to Albany Medical Center and is currently being treated there at this time. Water main break in Albany Charges:Leaving the scene of an accident/serious physical injuryFailure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crosswalk

Mizzou alum Drew Lock leads late comeback on Monday Night Football

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

SEATTLE - Former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock played hero on Monday Night Football, leading the Seattle Seahawks past the Philadelphia Eagles with a game-winning 92-yard touchdown drive in the final two minutes. Lock and the Seahawks won 20-17 and took the lead with 28 seconds left in the game. After several timely plays, Lock found wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to give Seattle the lead. It was Lock's first victory in nearly three calendar years. He's dealt with adversity the last few seasons, losing his starting quarterback job with the Denver Broncos, being traded in a quarterback swap for Russell Wilson, then largely settling for a backup role in his first two seasons with Seattle. Lock reflected on his NFL journey in an emotional interview with ESPN reporter Lisa Salters just moments after the win: "That was amazing," said Lock on the comeback. "It's been a long time. I'm just blessed. Blessed with a great group of guys, a great city, a great coaching staff. It's awe...

Study: St. Louis among the Top 5 'loneliest cities in America'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:04:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new study ranked St. Louis among the Top 5 "loneliest cities in America" in reference to its rate of residents living alone.The findings come from ChamberOfCommerce.org. A research team recently compiled U.S. Census Data and analyzed more than 170 cities with a population of at least 150,000 people.According to the study, roughly 47.5% of St. Louis residents are living alone. It's the third-highest rate among qualifying U.S. cities, trailing only Birmingham, Alabama, and Washington, D.C. Conflicting stories after police SUV crashes into south St. Louis bar The study says nearly 70,000 homes in St. Louis are occupied by only one person. It also lists St. Louis as the loneliest city for men, with roughly one-third of men living alone. Per the study, one-person households nationwide have increased by 1.1 million over the past year. It's estimated that more than 37 million American live alone, representing around 29% of all U.S. households. Atlanta, Georgia, and Clevela...