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AP Sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep maker Stellantis has reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union that follows a template set earlier this week by Ford, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday.The deal, which still has to be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union. The agreement could end a six-week strike by more than 14,000 workers at Stellantis assembly plants in Michigan and Ohio, and at parts warehouses across the nation.Like workers at Ford, the strikers at Stellantis are expected to take down their picket lines and start returning to work in the coming days, before 43,000 union members vote.The people, who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the talks, said most of the main points of the deal at Ford will carry over to Stellantis.The Ford pact includes 25% in general wage increases over the next 4 1/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% comi...

GOP presidential candidate Hutchinson must find a new campaign manager but vows to stay in the race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Asa Hutchinson said Saturday that the campaign manager for his beleaguered bid for the Republican presidential nomination is departing, but the former Arkansas governor said he is not dropping out of the crowded race.Hutchinson confirmed that Rob Burgess will leave on Oct. 31, and the candidate said he planned other changes to his campaign. Hutchinson, who entered the 2024 race in April, has struggled to make in-roads as an anti-Donald Trump candidate. He failed to qualify for the party’s second debate and seems unlikely to make the third, on Nov. 8, when participants must meet the most stringent requirements yet.“Clearly I am working hard to win votes and to increase my voting percentages, particularly in the early states,” Hutchinson told The Associated Press. “It’s not unusual for a campaign to have a midcourse adjustment and that’s what you’ll be seeing here with Rob’s departure and with readjustments that we’ll make i...

Chicago man sentenced to 88 years after sexually assaulting woman at Oak Brook hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

WHEATON, Ill. — A man from Chicago was sentenced to 88 years behind bars Friday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a female employee of an Oak Brook hotel at gunpoint back in the Fall of 2019.Chicago man Julius Ramsey, 41, sentenced to 88 years in jail after sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint at an Oak Brook Hotel in 2019.According to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office (DCSAO), a jury found 41-year-old Julius Ramsey guilty of three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault with a firearm, one count of aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.Ramsey received 22 years for each of the three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, while an additional seven-year sentence was handed down for the count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.The DCSAO said the sentencing came down nearly a year-and-a-half after a guilty verdict was delivered back on May 20, 2...

You’ll never guess what a Kit Kat 'piece' is actually called

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The lyrics to the decades-old Kit Kat jingle would suggest that each individual chocolate-covered Kit Kat wafer is known as a “piece.”But strictly speaking, that’s not the official term.“The standard bars consist of four pieces, called fingers, and each finger can be snapped from the bar as an individual piece,” the Hershey Company writes of Kit Kat on the brand’s official website.Though it may seem like an interesting choice, the term “finger” isn’t an altogether uncommon term for a rectangular or oblong treat. Ladyfingers, for instance, are a common ingredient in cakes or tiramisu, and the Keebler Company has long produced a brand of sandwich cookie known as Vienna Fingers. Even some companies that produce shortbread cookies or snack cakes call their products “fingers.” McDonald’s getting rid of signature utensil as part of ‘sustainable makeover’ What’s more unique about Kit Kat, however, is that “finger” rarely appears in the bar’s marketing materials or packaging.E...

Expert says early exposure to horror movies ‘potentially traumatic’ for young kids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) -- The horror movie genre is considered one the most popular film genres in the world. Film Site defines horror films as “films designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm and to invoke our hidden worst fears.” With Halloween just days away, several horror movies have been released in theaters and on streaming platforms over the last month. IGN called streaming the “new frontier for horror movies” due to its increasing accessibility for people of all ages. The newfound accessibility on streaming platforms raises the question: “Should children be allowed to watch horror movies?” Clinical psychologist Dr. Natalie Scanlon with the Texas Tech Health and Human Sciences Center said she encourages caregivers not to show children content that is too graphic or gory.“Spare them any of the gory details, violence, blood, guts, that type of thing, just because they're not developmentally ready to see those images and not think that they're real,” D...

No. 7 Texas hosts turnover-hungry BYU, head coach Sarkisian's alma mater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If the BYU Cougars can continue their ways by forcing turnovers, it could end up being a long day Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Cougars have a turnover margin of plus-9, third-best in FBS coming into Saturday's showdown with No. 7 Texas, and the big question mark is how will backup quarterback Maalik Murphy handle it.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersMurphy was officially named the starter for today's game on Thursday while Quinn Ewers recovers from a shoulder injury, one that Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said is "week-to-week" in terms of recovery time.Texas comes into the game ranked 37th in FBS in total defense, allowing 333.1 yards per game while BYU's offense gains an average of 301.9 yards per game, 122nd in the country. The Cougars' defense allows almost 400 yards per game and allows opponents to score 80% of the time in the re...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 8: Winless Panthers to get Sanders back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

UPDATE: 12:41 p.m. SaturdayToday has been pretty light on fantasy news so far. The biggest news, probably, is that Carolina running back Miles Sanders is expected to return tomorrow against Houston after being sidelined by a shoulder injury.Miami WR Tyreek Hill (hip) has been cleared to play as he continues his pursuit of the NFL’s first 2,000-yard receiving season. Considered likely to play Sunday are 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Seattle wideout Tyler Lockett.Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been ruled out again, which means it’s another week for Tyrod Taylor. And standouts listed as questionable include Giants TE Darren Waller and Cleveland RB Jerome Ford.ORIGINAL POST: noon WednesdayOne of the great things about fantasy football is you can make trades anytime. The non-fantasy National Football League is not so loosey goosey.The league’s trade deadline is at 3 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. Halloween afternoon. If you go back only a few weeks, a lot of Minnesota fans were assuming t...

Gophers without top two running backs, one offensive lineman against Michigan State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

The Gophers will be without their top two running backs against Michigan State at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday.Darius Taylor and Zach Evans were ruled out, according to the Gophers’ status report published two hours before kickoff. Both Taylor and Evans exited the 12-10 win over Iowa with undisclosed injuries.The Gophers will also be without starting left guard Tyler Cooper. Greg Johnson, who has played in five games, will likely fill in against a Spartans rush defense that ranks 32nd in the nation, allowing 115 yards per game.With running back Bryce Williams ruled out for the season before the Hawkeyes win, Minnesota is now down to Sean Tyler and Jordan Nubin as its primary ball carriers.On Monday, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck was asked about the health of his running backs. “We’ll see,” Fleck said. “The good thing is got some good news on some guys.”“When you look at the depth, JoJo Nubin, Jordan Nubin is going to have to be ready to go,” Fleck said. “He was ready last week. He...

Your Money: New generations redefine the meaning of work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbEven before the pandemic took hold in the U.S. in March 2020, the world of work had been changing dramatically.Structural shifts such as work-from-home (WFH), hybrid work, and the rise of gig work were already profoundly affecting relationships between employers and employees. Americans are changing jobs in increasing numbers, many doing so because they demand a new social contract with their employers.Changing demographics only part of the storyBaby boomers, who have long had an outsized impact on the U.S. labor market, have been retiring in record numbers, although the trend may be shifting somewhat post-pandemic. Boomers had fewer children than their parents, so there are fewer Gen Xers and millennials to replace them.Worker shortages, longer life expectancies, the need to make ends meet, or recently enacted financial incentives to work longer are encouraging some boomers to put off retirement and work later into their 60s and 70s.Paychecks play a key rol...

Early voting in New York starts today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:52 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The general election is set for Tuesday, November 7th. And early voting in New York takes place from today to November 5th. Early voting locations and schedules mean you don’t have to wait to turn the page on the calendar before casting your ballot.“It’s a great opportunity to get your vote out,” Joseph Catalano, Poll Worker, said. “Normally, on election day, you can’t predict the weather.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Many take advantage of early voting to plan their day accordingly.“You can come at night if you’re working during the day. You can come in the morning. Anytime you want, so it works out well,” Catalano said. “And you can pick your day. If you’re going on vacation and you’ll be away on election day… This is the perfect opportunity.”Election officials say there have been many improvements done when it comes to accessibility. It’s a lot easier to check people in while maintaining accuracy....