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Opinion: The Chicago Bears need Jim Harbaugh

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

The Chicago Bears are a disaster – they lack discipline, effort and intensity on a week-to-week basis, while the coaching staff and front office have put together a masterclass on propagating the demise of Justin Fields. This puts them in a situation where few can save them, but there is one man who might be custom-built for the job.Jim Harbaugh.As I sat and watched the Bears play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, I couldn’t help but be driven toward yawns, eye rolls, and a general lack of interest from the perspective of someone who, like many Chicago sports fans, has been waiting for this team to wake up for more than one game all year. Game Recap: Herbert throws for 3 touchdowns, Chargers get back on track with 30-13 victory over Bears Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sliced and diced the Bears defense to the tune of 14 straight completions and five straight scoring drives to begin the game. Los Angeles didn’t punt on fourth down until there was 6:19 left in the third quar...

'They must be devastated': Expert asks public to consider victim's family while following Armstrong case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The murder trail for Kaitlin Armstrong -- the pro cyclist accused of killing fellow pro cyclist Mo Wilson -- begins this week.The case has garnered attention across the country. "This case is sort of like a Hollywood movie," said Carsten Andresen, a criminal justice professor at St. Edward's University.But while he said it may seem exciting to many to cling to the details of the case, he wants to remind everyone that there is another side to this."Imagine how the victim's family must feel. They must be devastated. This isn't entertainment for them. All of this interest, all of this obsession," he said. "It's going to be really hard for the family to deal with and absorb all they're going to go through."Two high profile trials at onceStarting Wednesday, Armstrong's trial will run concurrently with the murder trial for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, who shot and killed Mike Ramos during a police response at an apartment complex in April of 2020. State c...

Southeast Austin Beetlejuice house delights trick-or-treaters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's showtime!Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns for Halloween.For about five years now, Jessica Martinez and Edward Murray have brought the Tim Burton classic to life with their annual Halloween display.Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns for Halloween. (KXAN Photo/Emma Oertling)Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns for Halloween. (KXAN Photo/Emma Oertling)Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns for Halloween. (KXAN Photo/Emma Oertling)Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns for Halloween. (KXAN Photo/Emma Oertling)Trick-or-treaters in southeast Austin are in for a thrill as the city's beloved "Beetlejuice" house returns...

Girls soccer state tournament: St. Paul Academy edges Providence Academy in semifinal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

The St. Paul Academy Spartans defeated the Providence Academy Lions 4-3 in the first semifinal match of the Class A girls state soccer tournament Tuesday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.The offense exploded early for the Lions, scoring twice early in the first half. A sixth-minute goal from Avery Lampe was quickly followed by an eighth-minute goal by Tatum Janezich, and the Lions were looking dominant early.SPA answered with a goal of its own a few minutes before halftime. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez scored in the 36th minute, pulling the momentum back to her team’s side a bit, and the Spartans went into the half down 2-1.The second half was even more of an offensive shootout, with the teams trading blows. The Spartans capitalized on the momentum they regained late in the first half by adding to it with a goal from Sawyer Danielson, tying the game in the 42nd minute. Danielson scored again 15 minutes later, giving the Spartans the lead with their third unanswered goal.The Lio...

Cornell student arrested, charged for making anti-Semitic threats to Jewish students online

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The person of interest involved in the Cornell anti-Semitic threats has been identified. According to United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, 21-year-old Patrick Dai, of Pittsford, NY, was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the federal criminal complaint, Dai, a junior at Cornell, allegedly posted threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion site. Those messages allegedly included posts calling for the deaths of Jewish people and a post that said “gonna shoot up 104 west.” The dining hall 104 West at Cornell University caters predominantly to Kosher diets and is located next to the Cornell Jewish Center, which provides residences for Cornell students, according to information from Cornell University Police and other public ...

Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing Ballwin woman

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a Ballwin woman who disappeared Tuesday morning.The advisory states Debra Pearl Barb left her residence in the 1200 block of Orchard Village Lane on foot around 7 a.m. Police said Barb has dementia and may have taken too much of prescription medications prior to leaving her home.Barb is described as 4'11" tall and weighing 95 pounds, white gray hair, hazel eyes, and a fair complexion. She's believed to be wearing a shirt, dark-colored pants, and gray shoes.Anyone who sees Barb or has knowledge of her whereabouts is asked to immediately dial 911 to reach their nearest law enforcement agency, or call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8220.

Keeler: Deion Sanders’ son Shilo Sanders is hurting CU Buffs more than opponents by trying for viral hits

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

BOULDER — Shilo Sanders can read a quarterback’s eyes down to the tiniest retinal vein. If only he could read a room.“I’m not really changing,” the CU Buffs safety and son of coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday when asked about his first-half targeting call and subsequent ejection last weekend against UCLA.“No, I’m still going hard, still going full-speed. If I get in that situation (again), I’m gonna go a little lower. But I’m not gonna change my play style, though. I’m still gonna be running to the ball, still gonna be physical. And I’m gonna be the enforcer. I’m gonna let everybody know that (the) ‘Headache Gang’ is, for real.”Few things to unpack there.First, love the nickname. If it’s 1993.In an age of concussions, CTE and player safety, letting the world know that the Buffs’ secondary is out to ring bells? As a brand, sounds macho as hell. As a hashtag, it’s a winner. As a ...

Man suspected of 2016 murder of his wife on Denver Amtrak train

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

A 41-year-old man is charged with murdering his wife on an Amtrak train that was traveling from Wisconsin to Colorado in 2016, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office.The seven-year investigation began on Sept. 1, 2016, when Denver Police Department detectives responded to Union Station at about 8:15 a.m. to reports of a dead woman on board the train.Marina Placensia, 28, was traveling from Wisconsin to Denver with her four children and husband, Angelo Mantych, to move to Colorado.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | DA pursued baseless investigation into judge after unfavorable rulings in Barry Morphew case, state authorities allege Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in Regis Motel shooting in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Suspect identified in fatal Denver motel shooting on East Colfax Crime and Public Safety | Man wanted for murder in Englewood shooting death ...

The simple reason why your streaming bill keeps going up

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+ - It doesn’t matter which streaming service you subscribe to; they’re all jacking up prices.Netflix recently increased its basic plan from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. Hulu went from $14.99 to $17.99. Apple raised subscriptions from $6.99 to $9.99. Max went from $14.99 to $15.99, and Disney+ raised its ad-free tier from $10.99 to $13.99.Suddenly, cutting the cord doesn’t seem to be cutting much at all for customers looking to save money from their cable and satellite bills.So why do these streaming services keep raising prices? It’s quite simple, according to KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus.“Streaming costs are rising, and will continue to rise because the industry remains in search of a sustainable business model,” he says. This appears to be the plan for Universal Studios’ new roller coaster In other words, they’re generally not making money - yet.With its rich and vast library of original series and films, only Netflix (the original vid...

Hair Transplant in Turkey: Low Costs and Package Deals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:15 GMT

Sponsored ContentMen and women dealing with hair loss increasingly travel to Turkey to restore their natural hair and get a confidence boost. Why? Because hair transplant surgery is dramatically cheaper in Turkey than in the US.That’s why Turkish medical tourism thrives, primarily in Istanbul, home to 300+ hair clinics. You can get a hair transplant in Istanbul at a fraction of the US cost, knowing your hair will look marvelous because highly skilled surgeons will be in your corner.Here’s one example of a renowned hair clinic in Istanbul offering high-quality treatments at affordable prices.Asli Tarcan Clinic in Istanbul, TurkeyAsli Tarcan Clinic is a prominent hair transplant clinic in Istanbul with a growing medical team of seasoned experts in their respective fields. The most notable is Dr. Asli Tarcan, the clinic’s founder and lead hair transplant surgeon with years of experience restoring natural hair and transforming people’s lives.Dr. Tarcan and her team have 35,000+ successf...