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Chicago ranked among worst cities in US for retail theft, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

(KTXL/WGN) — Retail crime has been on the rise in the U.S., forcing some major retailers to even close locations in response. A new report shows some U.S. cities have been especially hard-hit by organized retail crime.The National Retail Federation (NRF) — the world's largest retail trade association, according to its website — recently released its 2023 Retail Security Survey. The report contains insights from 177 retail brands, which accounted for $1.6 trillion of annual retail sales in 2022 and represent more than 97,000 retail locations across the U.S. ‘Takes your dream away’: Over $100K worth of merchandise stolen after SUV crashes into shoe store Overall, retailers that participated in the survey reported that inventory loss — called shrink — clocked in at an average rate of 1.6 % last year, representing $112.1 billion in losses. That’s up from 1.4% the previous year. The greatest portion of shrink — 65% — came from external theft, including products taken during organized ...

UAW may be nearing deal with Ford that could end strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union appears to be edging closer to a tentative contract agreement with Ford that would be critical to ending the union's 6-week-old strikes against the three major Detroit automakers, two people with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.The people said the union made a counter-offer to Ford that proposes a 25% general wage increase over the life of a new four-year contract and said that negotiations on Tuesday extended well into Wednesday morning. Previously Ford, Stellantis and General Motors had all offered 23% pay increases.A Ford deal would include cost-of-living pay increases that could lift the total pay raises above 30%, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the talks. In addition, workers would still receive annual profit-sharing checks. ‘Sad’: Sears reopened a store in California and shoppers have thoughts It's still possible that the negotiations, despite the meani...

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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Fertility options for breast cancer patients

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Cancer treatments can be toxic and can render many women infertile. But there is hope and that gives doctors and breast cancer patients a reason to smile.Gudrun Wu Snyder is a breast cancer survivor and mother of two.But it was just after her first child’s first birthday that she noticed something.“I noticed a dimple in my right breast,” she said.The Chinese medicine practitioner was 32-years-old at the time.“I knew a dimple was a sign of cancer,” she said.Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, she underwent a bilateral mastectomy and began a course of tamoxifen – a drug that dampens estrogen in the body.“My tumor was hormone receptor positive, meaning hormones would make it grow,” she said. “It wasn’t on my top of mind whether or not I was going to have another baby/ On top of mind was whether or not I was going to live.” Breast cancer clinic at Northwestern helping Hispanic women with diagnosis, treatment and support But it was on the mind of her care team; Kristin ...

Bud Light becomes UFC sponsor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

(The Hill) — Bud Light will become the official beer of the UFC next year, the companies announced Tuesday, a major deal for a beer maker that saw sales slow after backlash from its promotional campaign with a transgender influencer.The sponsorship will begin Jan. 1. “Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light were UFC’s original beer sponsors more than fifteen years ago. I’m proud to announce we are back in business together,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a statement. “There are many reasons why I chose to go with Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light, most importantly because I feel we are very aligned when it comes to our core values and what the UFC brand stands for.” Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise Financial details of the deal were not disclosed — but, citing a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that the global agreement marks the UFC's largest sponsorship ever, surpassing a $175 million fight-kit deal signed with Crypto.com back in 2021.Bud...

Christopher Taylor: APD officers testify in fellow officer's murder trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state will continue to bring witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader is in court covering the trial. Follow her live updates on social media platform X:In the courtroom again today following day 3 of APD Ofc. Christopher Taylor's trial. He's charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos in 2020. Will have a thread of testimony/evidence again today. You can also follow on https://t.co/YjssmHY9zW here🔽 https://t.co/qJcXMLjDWr— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) October 25, 2023 Testimony from APD officers on scene Wednesday, the state put APD patrol officer Dar...

Texas Parks officials confirm cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials confirmed Monday that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in domesticated swans in Nueces County. HPAI spreads easily between wild and domestic birds. TPWD said it is not surprising the illness is circulating in Texas as waterbirds and fowl have started their fall migration. Since the disease is highly transmittable, the TPWD encourages wildlife rehabilitators to be cautious when handling animals showing clinical signs of the condition. This may also include quarantining animals with signs of influenza to prevent exposure to other animals. TPWD said this risk of transmission to humans is low, but still, people should use protective measures if coming into contact with a wild animal is unavoidable. TPWD advised game hunters to consider the following precautions: Disposing carcasses properlyWearing gloves when processingAvoiding consumption or processing of any sick birdCleanin...

Vikings safety Cam Bynum is trying to get his wife to the U.S. His performance on Monday Night Football might help.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Vikings safety Cam Bynum is slowly becoming a household name.His performance on Monday Night Football was something out of a movie as Bynum intercepted a pair of passes to help lead the Vikings to a 22-17 upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers in primetime.The most meaningful part for Bynum, however, came after the final whistle. He conducted a postgame interview with NFL Network, and in a poignant moment, shared that his wife Lalaine is stuck in the Philippines. The couple is forced to live apart at the moment because they haven’t been able to obtain the paperwork needed for her to come to the U.S.The exposure on national television got the message out. The following morning Bynum took to social media to continue the conversation. He posted on the app formerly known as Twitter, asking for help from anybody with connections to get a spousal visa approved in short order.“We’re getting a lot of traction,” Bynum said Wednesday at TCO Performance Center. “I t...

Gophers defense squared up on Hawkeyes’ ‘curveballs’ in rivalry win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi grew up as a baseball player in Pittsburgh. In the batter’s box, he could lock in and hit curveballs.But at age 16, his career on the diamond was derailed when he fouled off a pitch that hit in him in the face. He went legally blind his left eye.That scary situation led Rossi to focus on football, and his connection to his other boyhood love returned as a theme as Minnesota prepared for the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry game at Iowa last Saturday.The Gophers wanted to take away certain plays the Hawkeyes have had success with against Minnesota in the past — double-move passing routes, reverses and misdirection handoffs. “Those are kind of like off-speed pitches,” Rossi said.Minnesota took away those plays, with Iowa having only one explosive offensive play in the Gophers’ 12-10 victory. The Hawkeyes mustered only 11 rushing yards, their lowest total since 2019, and a paltry 127 total yards, a new low since 2017.When they made a big play, the...

Police arrest two suspects for alleged animal cruelty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation into two abandoned puppies found on Livingston Avenue has resulted in two arrests. Delorean Benson, 30, and Kori Leizear, 23, of Albany, were charged with one count of torturing or injuring animals and one count of abandonment of an animal. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two puppies were found next to a dumpster without food or water. Animal Control transported them to the Mohawk Humane Society. The puppies received medical treatment and are in good health. Benson and Leizar are scheduled to be arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court on October 27.