Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday that the death toll from a pre-dawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort has risen to 66.
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A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes on CBS’ “Watson” and Zoë Kravitz’s stylish directorial debut “Blink Twice” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The animated charmer “The Wild Robot” begins streaming on Peacock, the FBI thriller “The Night Agent” returns for more adventures and recent Grammy-nominee Jordan Adetunji has a new mixtape, “A Jaguar’s Dream” NEW MOVIES TO STREAM JAN. 20-26 — The animated charmer “The Wild Robot” begins…
A grey and white dog had been hit by a car when it was found on the side of Interstate 95 at Exit 10 in Miami-Dade County. By its side was a brown dog, using its body to protect its injured brother. Road rangers could barely even get to him. “Whoever hit him did not stop, and then Grover, the brown one, just stayed by his side,” said Leslie Fernandez, with Interstate Partners for Animal Welfare. Miami-Dade Animal Services arrived to pick up the hurt dog, named Zorro. “The picture of them together on I-95 — the fact that one…
As the World Economic Forum’s annual gabfest got into full swing Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave everybody something to talk about with his actions on his first day back in office. Energy industry executives could consider Trump’s vow to “drill, baby, drill.” Foreign leaders deciphered what he meant by his wish to expand U.S. territory. Trade advocates digested the unveiling of his “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs and duties — a concern for many business leaders at the elite gathering. From the earliest speeches, panel discussions and back-channel meetings in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, Trump’s executive…
U.S. President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years — a move many scientists fear could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Experts have also cautioned that withdrawing from the organization could weaken the world’s defenses against new outbreaks capable of triggering pandemics. Here’s a look at what Trump’s decision means: What happened? During the first…
Minyoli was imagined as a traditional Taiwanese noodle shop in Chicago, but has become a creative cultural exploration, where popcorn fried chicken meets street food waffles. Chef and owner Rich Wang opened his debut restaurant in Andersonville last May. Born in Taipei and raised in a juancun, or military dependents’ village, Wang immigrated to Chicago at age 16 with his family in 2000. He became an attorney, but resigned at age 29 to change his life’s work. Wang attended culinary school at Kendall College, and trained in Lanzhou, the city in China famous for its hand-pulled noodle schools. He worked…
Despite a ban from Park District work after he was asked to resign from a top post there for his involvement in the agency’s sexual abuse lifeguard scandal, a longtime government employee has again found a job with a Chicago alderman. A November 2021 investigation cited Alonzo Williams, then the Park District’s chief programs officer, and other district executives for mishandling allegations of abuse and sexual harassment in the lifeguard program. Williams resigned when the report came out and was designated “do not rehire” by the agency. But Williams quickly found contracting work in the City Council. And now, despite…
It comes to me like a disturbing nightmare, images of a man admitting that he was married to a Shetland pony, which is sitting next to him. But after shaking off sleep and becoming fully awake, I realize that it was no dream but rather a memory, of a bygone TV show that was among the most outrageous and dangerously influential TV shows in history, hosted by a relatively affable man named Jerry Springer. Remember what TV Guide once called “the worst show in the history of television”? Can you hear that “Jer-rey! Jer-rey! Jer-rey!” that the audience enthusiastically shouted,…
Fans of the Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast,” adapted from the Disney movie in the ’90s, might find themselves humming the tune to “Human Again” after seeing City Lit Theater’s production of “Glassheart.” In this song, originally cut from the film but reinserted into the musical, the staff members of the Beast’s enchanted castle daydream about what they will do when the curse is broken and they transform from household objects back into people. This longing to be human is central to “Glassheart,” a modern retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy, now in its…
The Field Museum’s lakefront building isn’t original to the “White City” constructed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, but its collection began as a permanent home for many of the items exhibited at that famous fair. One of these 19th century specimens, a taxidermy tiger, is now prominently displayed in an array of all 45 known species of living felines in a new exhibit, “Cats: Predators to Pets.” Created by the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in Paris, the exhibit opened at the Field in November with some customization for local audiences. The current version highlights the Field’s conservation efforts and…
TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki is all about baseball, but he’s much more than that in Japan. Back home, he’s a wellspring of national pride, much like Shohei Ohtani now. His triumphs across the Pacific buoyed the nation as Japan’s economy sputtered through the so-called lost decades of the 1990s and into the 2000s. “He healed the wounds in Japan’s national psyche,” Kiyoteru Tsutsui, professor of sociology at Stanford University, told The Associated Press. On Tuesday, he’s expected to be the first Japanese player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and possibly only the second player chosen unanimously after New…
The Chicago Sky are moving on from Chennedy Carter after electing not to extend a qualifying offer to the dynamic guard. Carter is now an unrestricted free agent and can begin negotiations with other teams. After initially joining the Sky on a training camp contract, Carter fought her way into the starting lineup last season. The fourth-year guard often served as the sole source of offense for the Sky, especially after the departure of Marina Mabrey in a July trade. Carter averaged 17.5 points per game and single-handedly accounted for a quarter of the Sky’s scoring after the All-Star break.…
National Weather Service officials issued a cold weather advisory in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday for portions of central, east central and northeast Illinois as well as northwest Indiana. Officials said dangerously cold wind chills may reach as low as 28 below zero causing frostbite to those exposed to the frigid temperatures in as little as 30 minutes. Officials warn the bitterly cold conditions are expected to flood the area Tuesday with wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero, adding the coldest conditions are expected north and west of LaSalle to the Waukegan line. Tuesday night, wind chills are…
Steph Curry said the Warriors’ upcoming stretch of games can “make our break our season.” Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) takes a shot against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) SAN FRANCISCO — But everyone knows the standings. Everyone knows the situation, the date of the trade deadline. No matter how much veteran coaches or players like to keep an 82-game marathon in perspective and avoid riding the highs and lows of particular weeks, the Warriors are once again…
Alec Blair sidelined for De La Salle with a shoulder injury. San Ramon Valley boys, girls win MLK showcase games. De La Salle’s Braddock Kjellesvig (32) shoots a layup past Sunnyslope High’s Darius Wabbington (21) during their MLK Classic game at De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) CONCORD — De La Salle did the best it could without its star player. The Concord school was without star player and Oklahoma commit Alec Blair heading into its big-time matchup with Sunnyslope-Phoenix at the De La Salle MLK Classic, but…
Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president of the United States as Americans give a ceremonial farewell to Joe Biden as the transfer of power is complete. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool) Washington D. C. – Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world crammed into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday to watch power transfer peacefully…
After a 40 point loss, the Warriors need a shakeup at the trade deadline Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) heads to the bench for a timeout against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) The Warriors think they have time. Time to “figure this thing out,” as Steph Curry said last week. Time to make that big trade that will turn the Warriors into a true playoff team.. Time to decide if Jonathan Kuminga is or isn’t the future of…
The incident happened Sunday afternoon at Cowell Ranch State Beach in San Mateo County. SAN MATEO COUNTY – A 39-year-old man and an 8-year-old boy died Sunday after rescuers pulled them from the ocean near Half Moon Bay, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Coroner identifies South Bay man killed when car went down embankment on Highway 85 Crashes and Disasters | San Mateo police arrest Kentucky man who, upset by high beams, allegedly rammed other car Crashes and Disasters | Bay Area addiction counselor accused of drunkenly fleeing CHP during Tahoe snowstorm Crashes and Disasters |…
(KRON) — Matthew Muller, the notorious rapist who was convicted of kidnapping Denise Huskins in Vallejo, pleaded guilty on Friday to victimizing more women in the South Bay. Muller, 47, was featured in a Netflix documentary, “American Nightmare,” that chronicled Huskins’ harrowing experience in 2015 when Muller broke into her home, kidnapped and raped her, and held her for two days inside his South Lake Tahoe cabin. On Friday, Muller pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting women during a pair of home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto 15 years ago. He will face life in prison when he is sentenced on…
The Buckeyes and Irish were easy calls after reaching the national championship game. The ballot below was submitted to the Associated Press following Ohio State’s victory over Notre Dame. I have included each team’s position in my AP preseason ballot from early August. (Goodness, it’s a long season.) 1. Ohio State (AP preseason: 1) 2. Notre Dame (7) 3. Oregon (4) 4. Penn State (13) 5. Georgia (2) 6. Texas (3) 7. Arizona State (not ranked) 8. Tennessee (not ranked) 9. Mississippi (10) 10. Boise State (23) 11. Indiana (not ranked) 12. Brigham Young 13. SMU (not ranked) 14. Clemson…