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Lizzo speaks out on allegations in lawsuit from former dancers: 'I am not the villian'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

(The Hill) -- Lizzo is speaking out for the first time after a lawsuit by three of her former dancers accused her of creating a “hostile, abusive work environment,” saying that she’s “not the villain that people and the media” have portrayed her to be."As an artist I have always been passionate about what I do," Lizzo, who was born Melissa Jefferson, said in a Thursday Instagram post. "I take my music and my performances seriously because at the end of the day I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans."“With passion comes hard work and high standards," the 35-year-old “2 Be Loved” singer added. "Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it’s never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an important part of the team."She argued that she is "not here to be looked at as a victim.""I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days,” the Grammy Award winner continued...

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles over fire risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made.The recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisades, as well some 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles. Affected Kias include the 2023 Soul and Sportage as well as some 2023 and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Contraceptive recalled for potentially causing unexpected pregnancy The companies say in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that a capacitor on a circuit board in the oil pump assembly for the transmission may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing. That can cause a short-circuit and increase the risk of a fire.Kia says it has six reports of melting components but no fires or injuries. Hyundai says it has co...

Viral kitten 'Tater Tot' dies suddenly

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX/KUCW) – A rescue kitten known as Tater Tot who had recently taken the internet by storm has died suddenly.The viral kitten from Utah — known for his messy hair and mismatched colored casts — died Wednesday after about a week of various symptoms. His foster mom, Ash Houghton, said his energy had decreased and he was exhibiting signs of pneumonia. Tater Tot was being treated with antibiotics when he passed away. READ NEXT: Utah Grandpa goes viral, now has thousands of ‘grandkids’ "Hey Spudbuds, I'm honestly not sure how to start this post, but here it goes," Houghton wrote in a post. "Today, our tiny spud, passed away suddenly in my hands."Houghton said she had thought there might be a possible heart condition, but he was too small to run tests. She believes he had an enlarged heart that "just couldn't keep up with him," she wrote.The kitten, who wore little casts usually referred to as "bonkers," went viral on social media this summer, raising awareness of anim...

Middle Eastern eatery expanding in the Wilton Mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sara Ali started Sara's Kitchen in January 2021 as a side job. In April 2023, she quit her engineering job to focus on the business full-time. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sara's Kitchen started by serving farmer's markets and catering events. However, Ali found farmer's markets difficult to navigate. She wanted her own brick-and-mortar space, and she wanted it to be around Saratoga Springs."The area here really needs more diversity in flavors," said Ali. Discovering Saratoga: PDT Market For the past two months, the eatery has been operating in the Wilton Mall as a ghost kitchen. That's where she makes her food for the farmer's markets, and people can order online and pick up food there as well through a small hole in the wall.Now, after finding enough employees, Ali is finally ready to become more than a ghost kitchen by opening up the storefront to the mall. Sara's Kitchen will be available for t...

Lake Luzerne woman arrested in hit-and-run investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

HADLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Lake Luzerne woman was arrested on Wednesday following a hit-and-run investigation, where according to New York State Police, she ran over a victim with her car following a verbal argument and fled the scene. Thon Baker, 58, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, July 26, around 6:36 p.m., police responded to the area of Stewart Bridge Road in Hadley for a report of a severely injured individual. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment, and police began an investigation.Per New York State Police, their investigation found Baker was in a verbal argument with the victim in the early morning hours. During the altercation, she reportedly drove her car recklessly, struck the victim, and ran them over. Update on missing 10-year-old from Troy Police say Baker fled the scene without contacting emergency services. The victim was later found by a resident wh...

Flash flooding concerns Thursday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - The threat for severe thunderstorms is ending, but the threat of flash flooding is ongoing, especially south of I-70 for the next several hours. Thunderstorms coverage and impacts will begin to ease after 6:00 a.m. Scattered showers and storms will continue through the day in our southern counties. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Temperature highs will pop into the mid 80s with some afternoon sunshine. It will also be quite humid after all the recent rain. Spot to scattered shower and storms chances Friday into the weekend. With more dry time, temps will warm back towards 90 each day.

Firefighters rescue person trapped in Illinois flash flooding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Meteorologist Chris Higgins is tracking storm damage after some severe weather swept through the area early Thursday morning. He is reporting some issues at the water treatment plant near Bonne Terre.There is high water along Turkey Creek, but most of the damage is from high winds near Bonne Terre and Farmington. There are reports of downed power lines.Higgins reported on flash flooding in Gerald, Illinois Wednesday. First responders were called to a water rescue early Thursday morning. That area got another three to five inches of rain overnight and may have gotten as much as ten inches of rain over the last two days.

Storm damage and heavy rain persists in Missouri counties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

BONNE TERRE, Mo. - While severe thunderstorms are ending in parts of the St. Louis, other regions are still facing heavy rain and storm damage.Falling tree limbs resulted in a power pole falling at a local waste water treatment facility on Turkey Creek Road. One pumping station in the area appears to be overflowing, leaving an unpleasant smell in the area as well. Missouri changing up auto sales tax Issues also persist in Gerald, Missouri, where a water rescue took place early Thursday morning. The Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District reported that the city had another 3 to 5 inches of rain over the past two days causing more traffic backups and stranded vehicles.

Denver weather: Severe thunderstorms may bring lightning, hail, flooding, bursts of wind

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

Thunderstorms bringing potentially damaging hail, bursts of wind, and heavy rain leading to flooding will roll across metro Denver Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.Mostly sunny skies were expected after clouds cleared early Thursday morning, until around 2 p.m., weather service forecasters said. Then, storms developing over the mountains will spread eastward across Colorado’s Front Range urban corridor, hitting Denver and gaining momentum as they reach the high plains, forecasters said, estimating the likelihood of rain at 50%.The high temperature in Denver will be 87 degrees, decreasing to 60 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Friday, the high is expected to be 89 degrees.Severe storm threat is considerably higher today. Storms will develop by early afternoon, and then organize and strengthen as they move east across the plains. Damaging winds (60-80 mph!) and large hail will be the highest threats. #COwx pic.twitter.com/JQJPtWkqHz— NWS...

Retired Denver police detective arrested after allegedly pointing gun in mall food court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:17 GMT

A retired Denver Police detective who left his cell phone on a bus and then argued with a man who picked it up and refused to return it unless he paid money has been arrested after a gun clash in a food court, Jefferson County Sheriff authorities said Thursday morning.Former Denver detective Martin Vigil, 67,  was arrested near the Southwest Plaza Mall food court Wednesday evening and faces charges of felony menacing and impersonating a peace officer.The trouble began Wednesday afternoon when Vigil got off a bus but accidentally left his phone behind, sheriff officials said in a press release. Vigil then called his phone.“The other man answered it and said he would give it back if Vigil paid him money,” officials said.The two men agreed to meet at the food court in the mall.There, after an argument, Vigil allegedly pulled the gun and pointed it at the other man.Mall security agents confronted Vigil. Sheriff deputies soon arrived. Vigil “claimed he was a peace offic...