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President of Detroit synagogue found dead outside of home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

(The Hill) — The president of a Detroit synagogue was found stabbed to death outside of her home on Saturday, police said.Detroit Police said Samantha Woll was found dead outside of her home by a passerby at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Officers found a “trail of blood” leading to the inside of Woll’s home, where they said they believe the crime occurred.Woll, who led the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was a former staffer for Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and senior staffer for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s campaign last year. Bolton suggests Hamas release of US hostages was simple a delay tactic Police have not identified a potential motive for the killing, they said.“I and all of Team Slotkin is heartbroken at this news,” Slotkin said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “Sam worked for me from nearly the moment I became a Congresswoman, helping us set up the office & helping to lead it for my full first term.”“My heart aches that we have lost someone so dedicated to ser...

'It's therapeutic' Event features art produced by people at risk of homelessness

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  A nonprofit that provides studio space to people experiencing homelessness is hosting its 31st annual art show this Saturday and Sunday at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar in central Austin. Art From The Streets sells thousands of pieces created by artists at risk of homelessness. 95% of the money earned in the show goes directly back to the artists. “They work all year, they paint all year, they create all year, and then we're able to offer this amazing collection of work,” said Kelley Worden, executive director of the nonprofit. “They get an amazing amount of self-assurance and validation.”“They're very anxious to be here. But they love being able to talk [and] express their feelings [of] how they feel about their work,” Worden continued. Clients attending Art From The Streets are concurrently working on getting their basic needs met – like food, services and housing. Worden said coming to the studio offers folks a reprieve and a creative outlet.“It's ther...

Gophers’ self destruction led to Hawkeyes important first-half touchdown

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Gophers continually fell apart at the end of the first half against the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.Minnesota was flagged four times as Iowa was able to go 46 yards to take a 10-3 lead at the break.“As undisciplined as we’ve ever been,” P.J. Fleck said at halftime on KFAN.The Gophers average only three penalties per game this season, which is one of the lowest rates in the country. A lack of flags have been a standard under Fleck.On third and four with three minutes left in the half, the Gophers had wrapped up Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill for a no gain, but defensive end Danny Striggow was flagged for a face masking penalty.Later on in the series, the Gophers had a pass interference penalty on cornerback Justin Walley on a second down. Iowa got a first down.On the next play, defensive end Jah Joyner was flagged for offside at the 6-yard line. Iowa got a first down at the 3.Then on third down at the 1, Tyler Nubin was flagged for unsportsmanlike cond...

Revolving door for Gophers running backs vs. Hawkeyes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Gophers running back Darius Taylor came back from a two-game absence to play against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but fellow tailback Zach Evans was injured before half and didn’t return.Taylor, three-time Big Ten freshman of the week, rushed for 532 yards and four touchdowns this season, but missed the last two games with a leg injury suffered late in the loss to Northwestern.Evans wasn’t the only Gopher tailback to go down with injury. The U listed senior Bryce Williams as out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Williams, a sixth-year senior, has rushed for 123 yards and one touchdown this season.Linebacker Cody Lindenberg (leg) had been listed as questionable for a fourth straight week, but did not return to game action. He has missed all seven games this season.Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck had said this week that Lindenberg was “closer” to a return to the field and Lindenberg participated in some pregame drills, but didn...

How many malls are still open around the St. Louis area?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of the St. Louis region's oldest-standing shopping malls, South County Center, celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend. To reach that point is a remarkable achievement. Traditional shopping malls have embraced uncertainty in the 21st century with the rise of online shopping and changes in consumer preferences. Forbes estimates that the United States was home to around 2,500 US shopping malls during their peak popularity in the 1980s. As of 2023, that number has dwindled down to 700. Some industry experts believe another 100-200 shopping malls will close for good over the next decade. The Greater St. Louis Area has said goodbye to several malls over the last decade-plus, but a select few within Missouri and Illinois are still thriving. For those still in business, location, trendy goods and community engagement are essential. How many malls are still open around the St. Louis metropolitan area? Let's take a closer look...Alton Square MallOpened: 1978Municipality:...

Broncos put TE Greg Dulcich back on injured reserve with hamstring issue, activate OLB Baron Browning from PUP

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

The Broncos on Saturday made official what’s been clear all week.Baron Browning is back.The Denver outside linebacker was activated from the physically unable to perform list and will make his season debut Sunday against Green Bay, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.Browning has missed the first six games while recovering from offseason knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.Browning was careful Friday not to say categorically that he would play against the Packers, but he spoke at length about how much he’d enjoyed being back at practice and working on his craft with his teammates. Now, he’s set to return to game action, too.Browning was a full participant all week in practice, signaling his imminent return.Of course, the third-year player out of Ohio State won’t see a full set of repetitions. Head coach Sean Payton said Friday that Browning would be on a “pitch count” whenever he did return. So he’ll work into what’s been ...

18th annual Taste of Soul festival attracts thousands to Leimert Park 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

Thousands of participants descended on Leimert Park on Saturday for the 18th annual Taste of Soul family festival. The free, all-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Crenshaw Boulevard between Stocker Street and Obama Boulevard and includes live performances, job and networking opportunities and local food vendors.  Billy from ‘Saw X’ crashes KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News Free parking and shuttle service is available at Crenshaw High School and Dorsey High School. For more information, visit the Taste of Soul website. 

A Detroit synagogue president was fatally stabbed outside her home. Police don't have a motive

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit synagogue president was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday, police said. The motive wasn't known.Emergency medical personnel declared the woman, identified in a statement from Mayor Mike Duggan as Samantha Woll, dead at the scene, Cpl. Dan Donakowski said.“While at the scene, police officers observed a trail of blood leading officers to the victim’s residence, which is where the crime is believed to have occurred,” Donakowski said.Woll, 40, had led the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue since 2022 and was a former aide to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and campaign staffer for Attorney General Dana Nessel, the Detroit Free Press reported.Police have not identified a possible motive and are investigating, the Free Press reported.Police found Woll around 6:30 a.m. after someone called to alert them of a person lying on the ground unresponsive, the Free Press reported.Nessel issued a statement on X, formerly Twitter, saying she was “shocked, saddened ...

San Jose mayor sees opportunities and challenges for Bay Area’s largest city

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose’s mayor on Saturday sketched out a grassroots approach for the Bay Area’s largest city to improve safety, address homelessness, create a cleaner community and improve its economy.Mayor Matt Mahan, in his State of the City speech event that took place at San Jose City College, said a renaissance for San Jose depends on more than the actions of political, business and community leaders. He asserted that ordinary residents and grassroots efforts must also bolster the city’s rebound.For San Jose to steady itself and overcome its difficulties, Mahan maintained that the city must solve four crucial problems: homelessness, crime, blight, and economic investment.Mahan kicked off his first-ever State of the City address by taking note of the bloody conflict in the Middle East and sharing that one grandparent of his children immigrated from Cuba and another grandparent immigrated from Egypt.“Their grandparents came to find freedom, opportunity...

49ers’ McCaffrey questionable but `feels great,’ Samuel has fractured shoulder, Williams unlikely to face Vikings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:11:12 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable with an oblique injury but maintains he feels “great” and will probably face the Minnesota Vikings Monday.The news wasn’t as good regarding Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams. Samuel had additional tests done on his ailing shoulder. A hairline fracture was detected, and will miss at least the next two games heading into the bye, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.“He had X-rays and MRIs early in the week and didn’t have anything,” Shanahan said. “The pain was there, so he had a CT scan taken the other day ad they found a hairline fracture.”Shanahan said there was consideration at this time to place Samuel on injured reserve which would mean a minimum four-game absence.Williams was listed as “doubtful” with an ankle injury, didn’t practice all week and almost certainly will be replaced by Jaylon Moore in the starting lineup against Minnesota.McCaffrey was on t...