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Pittsfield mechanic wins $1 million on scratch ticket

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A man from Pittsfield is a winner in the Massachusetts Lottery’s “50X Cash” instant ticket game. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Massachusetts Lottery website, Shorn Victor, a mechanic from Pittsfield, has claimed a $1 million prize (before taxes) in the Lottery’s “50X Cash” instant ticket game on August 24th. Victor chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He plans to use his winnings to buy a house.The winning ticket was sold at Costanzo’s Package & Variety located at 180 Onota Street in Pittsfield. The store clerk told Victor that a big winner was recently purchased from dispenser #34. Victor bought two tickets from dispenser #35, one of which was the $1 million winner.The store receives a $10,000 bonus for the sale of this ticket. “50X Cash” tickets are $5 each and two $1 million prizes remain.

Police: Troy murder suspect arrested by U.S. Border Patrol earlier this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man accused in a fatal stabbing in Troy was also arrested by U.S. Border Patrol Agents earlier this year. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! 20-year-old Carlos Corrales-Ramirez was arrested Sept. 3 and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Jario Hernandez-Sanchez. He was arraigned Sept. 4 in Troy City Court and charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Steven Barker, Assistant Chief of Police, confirmed to News10 Corrales-Ramirez was also arrested earlier this year by U.S. Border Patrol in connection to a stabbing in Maryland. Great Escape coaster earns an Olympic farewell Barker said Troy Police have been in contact with federal law enforcement throughout the investigation, which is still ongoing.Corrales-Ramirez is currently being held in Rensselaer County Jail. News10 has reached out to the U.S. Border Patrol press office for further information.

Crestwood man convicted of mutilating, killing neighbor's dog

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Crestwood man was recently convicted of mutilating and killing his neighbor's dog several years ago. John C. Ross III, 63, was found guilty of animal abuse and weapons charges in a bench trial Friday. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid According to charging documents, the dog was stabbed to death on Sept. 7, 2019, in the 9700 block of Greenview Drive.Investigators say the victim’s dog, Teddy, wandered onto Ross’ property. Ross walked over to Teddy, grabbed the dog by the scruff of the neck, and began stabbing him. The owner rushed Teddy to an animal hospital, but the dog had lost too much blood and had to be put down. Prosecutors say it was "proved beyond a reasonable doubt" that Ross used a weapon in an "angry or threatening manner" to repeatedly stab his neighbor's dog. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Network outages continue for several Illinois hospitals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - It's been more than a week since one notable Illinois health care first started dealing with a major technology system outage. After Labor Day weekend, network outages continue to impact facilities operated by the ‘Hospital Sisters Health System,’ or HSHS. The group has multiple facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.  Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid An online post from HSHS says a system outage has temporarily taken virtually all operating systems offline. The outage involves websites, internet service, telephones, and computer applicationsAccording to a Facebook post Tuesday, the outages at St. Elizabeth's were deemed to be "unplanned" and have not yet been resolved. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit “All Star,” dies at 56

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56.The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home in Boise, Idaho. The cause of death was acute liver failure, Hayes said in a statement.Smash Mouth is also known for hits including “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “Then The Morning Comes.”“Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said. “Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.”“His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition,” Hayes said, adding: “Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.”“He will be greatly missed by those who kn...

More SAG-AFTRA members to vote on possible strike, this time against video game makers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

A new branch of the actors' union SAG-AFTRA may be joining the strike lines during what's become known as "hot labor summer."Video game actors — known in union parlance as interactive media — are voting on a potential strike authorization against some of the biggest businesses in the industry, the union said in a Friday statement.Affected video game companies include Activision, Disney, Electronic Arts (commonly known as EA), Epic, Insomniac and WB Games.The union's contract with those businesses expired almost a year ago, though it was temporarily extended for negotiations. Workers’ holiday brings more action for ‘hot labor summer’ Those talks have not produced a new deal, prompting SAG-AFTRA to "have a member-approved strike authorization in hand when bargaining resumes on Sept. 26," the statement said.Similar to the requests of other SAG-AFTRA members and writers, video game workers want better pay and protections against the "unrestrained" use of artificial intelligence."Once ...

Man, woman killed while sitting in car in Harbor City neighborhood of Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

A man and woman sitting in a car in the Harbor City neighborhood of Los Angeles were killed when a gunman walked up to their vehicle and opened fire Monday night.The shooting was reported shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of 253rd Street, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. Arriving officers found a male Hispanic dead at the scene and a female Hispanic suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, the spokesperson said. Police investigate a fatal shooting in Harbor City on Sept. 4, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The unidentified woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries.Neither of the victims have been identified. Investigators believe both victims were sitting in their vehicle when a suspect, or suspects, walked up and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the area. 2 killed in apparent street race crash into firetruck in South Los Angeles Video shows a child's car seat that was taken out of the victims' vehicle but police have not confirmed ...

Diana Ross sings 'Happy Birthday' to Beyonce at SoFi Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

Beyonce had a star-studded birthday bash in Inglewood on Monday night. The "Crazy in Love" singer celebrated her 42nd birthday in front of thousands of fans at a packed house at SoFi Stadium. Monday marked her third night at the venue. Meghan Markle, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Adele, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Quinta Brunson, Justin Bieber and more attended Queen Bey's birthday show. To add to the magic, the legendary Diana Ross surprised fans by singing "Happy Birthday" to the superstar. Numerous videos of the moment were immediately posted to social media. Decked out in a black sequin gown and feather sleeves, the iconic diva serenaded the "Cuff It" songstress with all of her fans. Beyonce held Ross' hand and kept mouthing "Oh my God."When the song ended, the Birthday girl thanked the former frontwoman of The Supremes and gave her a huge hug. "Thank you so much, you are so amazing,” Beyonce explained. “This is the legendary Diana Ross! There would be ...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

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Traveling Black History Museum tackles football and much, much more, and may finally be getting a permanent Bay Area home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:23 GMT

Carolyn Hoskins has been educating – and entertaining – Bay Area residents for decades with a traveling museum dedicated to all sorts of Black history.Hoskins’ home, however, is something right out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.“Our family room is a shrine to football; signed jerseys on the walls and memorabilia everywhere,” the longtime Bay Area resident said. “I’ve just kind of run out of space.”But the impressive array of football relics barely scratches the surface of a massive treasure trove of history that Hoskins has accumulated for a far greater purpose than just being a collector.What became Hoskins’ life work started with a question over 20 years ago.Carolyn Hoskins shows off a basketball signed by the Harlem Globetrotters, one of the items from the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center at her home on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Belmont, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) One February day, Hoskins’ grandson, Domini, came ...