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Canadian director Atom Egoyan, actors talk ‘Seven Veils,’ U.S. strike at TIFF

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

TORONTO — Director Atom Egoyan premièred his film “Seven Veils” Friday in a unique collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company and the Toronto International Film Festival.A special “avant-première” took place at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, with the official TIFF screening taking place Sunday at the Princess of Wales Theatre.“Seven Veils,” starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of a theatre director whose world unravels as she reworks a production of “Salome” after the death of her mentor, who was previously in charge.The U.S. actor was not at the première, saying in a social media post that it “doesn’t feel right” to promote the film during an actors strike that has halted production in Hollywood and prevents talent from promoting their work. Egoyan said that the absence of his film’s lead actor from the première was “heartbreaking.” Seyfried had instead attended a pri...

Suspect sought after Toronto police allege 2 women assaulted on TTC bus at Wilson station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

Toronto police officers say they’re looking for a man as part of an ongoing investigation after they allege two women were assaulted onboard a TTC bus at Wilson station.According to a statement issued by the service Friday evening, the incident happened at around 8:10 p.m. on Aug. 18.Officers said the victims were on the bus when the suspect allegedly approached them and hit both of their heads before taking off.RELATED: TTC ridership still down in May with violent crimes on the rise, report showsWhen asked about the extent of the victims’ injuries, a Toronto police spokesperson didn’t have an update Friday evening.The spokesperson said the incident, which is believed to be random, was captured on surveillance cameras.Since the incident happened, the spokesperson said TTC special constables initially began investigating and gathering evidence before it was forwarded to Toronto Police 32 Division officers.Investigators said they released photos of the suspect in an ...

Students in Evergreen Park take part in 'Day of Giving'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Students at Evergreen Park's Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School were hard at work on Friday morning, taking part in a lesson that is unlike any other this school year.Students from Pre-kindergarten to 8th grade spent their morning working hard at helping others during the school's Day of Giving.This year's Day of Giving was all about Evergreen Park Food Pantry. Students collected food and personal hygiene products, loaded them onto trucks and sent them off to the food pantry where they were put on shelves, ready for distribution."I thought it was cool to experience that I’m not the only one. There are other people who have different lives," 8th grader Keira Cushing said. Taste of Chicago begins, Eli’s Cheesecake returns for 43rd year Food Pantry director Mark Phelan, who is also a deacon at Most Holy Redeemer, says there is a real need for the supplies.During the middle of Covid. We were serving 120 cars every Friday," said Phelan. "120 families every Friday...

CPD: Missing elderly man last seen near Clybourn Corridor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 85-year-old man who was last seen Thursday.85-year-old James Holsten was last seen on the 1700 block of North Clybourn Avenue near Chicago's Clybourn Corridor shopping district on Thursday. 12-year-old girl missing from South Side: CPD Holsten is described as 6-foot-1, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and gray eyes.No further information has been provided at this time.Anyone with information regarding James Holsten's whereabouts are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-744-8266.

Woman loses toe inside Las Vegas hotel room after telling man $200 is 'not enough': police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman lost part of her toe inside a hotel room on the Las Vegas Strip after she got into an argument with a man who had reportedly offered her money to go to a nightclub with him, documents said.Las Vegas Metro police arrested Oyefeso Durotimijesu, 35, on a charge of mayhem, records show. Are men still afraid of wearing pink? “Mayhem' consists of unlawfully depriving a human being of a member of his or her body, or disfiguring or rendering it useless,” according to Nevada state statute.On Monday, Sept. 4, a Metro police officer responded to the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip for a report of a woman missing part of her toe, documents said. Hotel security detained Durotimijesu while the injured woman was brought to a hospital.Oyefeso Durotimijesu (LVMPD/KLAS)The woman said she met Durotimijesu at a bar at the MGM when he invited her up to his room, documents said. The two planned to go to a Las Vegas Strip nightclub together and were getting ready when Durotim...

Police find 12-year-old girl missing from South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 12-year-old girl who has been missing from the city's South Side since Tuesday has been found.The girl had been reported missing from the city's Armor Square neighborhood. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesPolice did not provide further details on where she was located.

TCSO searching for suspect in Wells Branch homicide, accused of killing sister

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman who found dead in northern Travis County Thursday was identified Friday, and officials were also searching for her brother, who was accused of murdering her, according to a TCSO news release.The woman was identified as Precious Angel Rucker, 38, of Austin, the release said.TCSO deputies responded to a report of a welfare check at 5:19 p.m. Thursday near the 1700 block of W. Wells Branch Parkway.Rucker was found dead with “obvious injuries” Thursday night in northern Travis County, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.Image of Wanya Kasean Smith courtesy of the Travis County Sheriff's OfficeTCSO said Rucker's brother, Wanya Kasean Smith, 21, of Austin, was suspected of murdering her and tampering with evidence.Smith is described as a Black man, 6 feet 1 inches and weighs 230 pounds. He was last seen in the Wells Branch area, according to TCSO. Anyone who may know of Smith's whereabouts are asked to call 911 immediately and do not attempt to interact...

LIVE: Westlake scores on every possession in 1st half, leads Akins 44-0 at halftime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Instead of honoring seniors at the end of the season, the Westlake Chaparrals will do it Friday before the 6A-District 26 opener against Akins at Chaparral Stadium.Westlake has 61 seniors on this year's team that has started the year 2-0, and the Chaps are fresh off a 47-0 systematic dismantling of Converse Judson last week. Akins, meanwhile, is in the midst of a 17-game losing streak dating back to 2021 and the Eagles have yet to score in two games this year. The last time Akins won was Sept. 30, 2021, when they topped Austin High 20-18.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe game will be streamed in the video player above and also on KXAN.com/Westlake for those in the KXAN viewing area free of charge. For those outside the viewing area, you'll have to watch the game through our official streaming partner NFHS Network. The...

Suspect arrested in Buda homicide, HCSO says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- On Thursday, a man was arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred at a gas station in Buda that same day, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Shortly after midnight Thursday, HCSO responded to the Insta-Fuel Travel Center, 16649 IH-35, in Buda for a report of an unconscious man near the gas pumps, the release said. Person of interest in deadly Buda shooting in custody HCSO searches for suspect vehicle in connection with fatal shooting (HCSO photos)HCSO deputies responded to the scene and found a man with apparent gunshot wounds to his body, the release said. Deputies then notified Hays County/San Marcos EMS, who also responded to the scene. The man, who was not identified Friday, was later pronounced dead by Hays County Justice of the Peace Sandra Bryant, according to HCSO.Investigators were able to identify the vehicle driven by the suspect, who was later identified as Omar Guadalupe Galvan-Ochoa, 27, the release said. Th...

New flights between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh taking off now

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:52 GMT

Los Angeles travelers now have more options to fly to and from the Steel City when Breeze Airways begins service between LAX and Pittsburgh.The budget airline began offering direct flights between the two cities beginning Friday and tickets are on sale now for future flights with one-way trips going for as low as $99 as part of an introductory deal.The new route will be served on Mondays and Fridays and the introductory fares will be available for purchase between Sept. 18 and March 7, 2024.Doug Webster, Deputy Executive Director Operations for Los Angeles World Airports, said they are thrilled to have expanded service and more nonstop destinations between LAX and the eastern part of the country.“LAX and Breeze Airways share a common goal of offering our guests more flight options and we welcome Breeze’s new flight to Pittsburgh International Airport," Webster said.Breeze began serving LAX in November 2022 and currently offers other nonstop flights to Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia ...