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Evanston HS marching band reportedly faced racist, homophobic comments during game at New Ryan Field

High School FootballLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, October 18, 2026 8:54PMEVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A high school marching band reportedly faced racist and homophobic comments during the first-ever high school football game at Northwestern University's New Ryan Field in Evanston, school district officials said. Evanston Township High School District 202 and New Trier Township High School District 203 issued a joint statement Sunday about the incident that happened Friday night. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMembers of the Evanston Township High School marching band were reportedly "subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans," officials said. "Standing against racism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination is central to the missions of both districts. We have a responsibility to uphold these values through our actions and to teach our students to do the same," the statement from Evanston Township High School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Marcus Campbell andNew Trier Township High School District 203 Superintendent Dr.

United States·ABC7 Chicago·
Regional

Italian restaurant chain Il Fornaio to pay $3 million to settle sexual harassment lawsuit

Il Fornaio, a California-based Italian restaurant chain, will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit from the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over allegations of “ongoing, continuous and severe” sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees, many of whom were teenagers, the EEOC’s Los Angeles District announced this month. The 2022 lawsuit charged the restaurant chain with creating a sexually hostile work environment for female employees and retaliating against those who reported it. Il Fornaio is headquartered in Corte Madera and operates 15 locations across California and Nevada. Supervisors and employees across multiple locations allegedly subjected female workers to repeated sexual harassment, including “forceful groping in restaurant bathrooms, multiple instances of grabbing female employees’ private parts, requests for sexual favors, and explicit references to sexual activities,” the EEOC said.

United States·Los Angeles Times·
Money

Lender says it won’t relax construction loan standards for condo developers hit by sales downturn

A major Ontario condo construction lender says it won’t relax its loan criteria for developers despite a sharp drop in projects and industry calls for more support. In the fourth year of the real estate downturn, developers have been shelving or postponing condo projects because mom-and-pop investors are no longer interested in buying preconstruction units. Individual investors used to account for the vast majority of preconstruction condo purchases in the Toronto region. The lack of investors means that developers cannot sell the amount of units required to qualify for construction financing. Lenders typically require 70 per cent of a project’s units be sold before they will provide the developer with financing to launch construction. “The 70 per cent remains a good metric,” said Kevin VanKampen, head of business banking with Meridian Credit Union, the province’s largest credit union that has been providing condo developers with loans for at least two decades. With condo prices falling, Mr.

The Globe and Mail Business·
Gaming

Video Game Decomp Hub Closes Due To AI: ‘The Community Aspect Of Decompilation Has Been Broken’

When the major AI models updated in September, it seemed to usher in a tide of vibe coded havoc. The use of it in the modding community was divisive enough. Now dedicated platforms have been flushed and flustered by this new unprecedented wave. One popular platform, decomp.dev, has opted to throw in the towel. Not just because of how pervasive AI entries have become in their space, but for more philosophical reasons. They are a decompiling community, and they feel AI does not foster community. “It is now clear that, with the right guidance, human input, and code reviews, AI can expedite the decompilation process in a significant way,” writes the site’s farewell message. “What is also now clear is that the community aspect of decompilation has been broken.” Founded in 2024, the site became a popular destination in the rapidly accelerating modding space. New tools and growing communities have made the rate of long-awaited translation patches and decompiles far more frequent, but the invasion of AI-generated decomps have fractured the scene. Decomp.dev’s reasoning isn’t anti-AI per se, but mournful in nature. Decompiling, in short, means disassembling and reassembling a game’s code.

Kotaku·
Health

Acute Intrathyroidal Hematoma in a Multinodular Thyroid Presenting With Sudden Neck Swelling and Tracheal Deviation: A Case Report - Cureus

Acute hemorrhage within the thyroid gland is uncommon but can cause rapid neck swelling and, in severe cases, airway compromise. We report a 65-year-old woman with hypertension and a history of partial thyroidectomy performed more than 25 years earlier who presented with painful neck swelling that developed overnight. The swelling was associated with pain on swallowing, without shortness of breath, voice change, drooling, fever, or recent neck trauma. She was hemodynamically stable with an oxygen saturation of 99% on room air. Examination showed marked neck swelling, thyromegaly, thyroid tenderness, and left-sided neck induration. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a multinodular thyroid with a large heterogeneous mass in the left thyroid lobe causing mass effect and rightward tracheal deviation. Subsequent ultrasonography demonstrated a heterogeneous intrathyroidal collection consistent with hematoma. The patient remained clinically stable and was discharged after approximately five hours of observation. At otolaryngology follow-up 10 days later, repeat ultrasonography showed a progressively enlarging left thyroid nodule, and fine-needle aspiration cytology wa

Cureus·
Health

Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein (StAR) Deficiency in a 46,XY Child With a Female Phenotype: A Case Report - Cureus

Primary adrenal insufficiency in childhood is frequently associated with inherited disorders. Lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by impaired mitochondrial cholesterol transfer and deficient adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis. We report a five-year-old child raised as a girl who had been diagnosed with primary adrenal insufficiency at three months of age and was receiving hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone. Physical examination showed female-appearing external genitalia without virilization and Tanner stage I development. Biochemical evaluation demonstrated markedly elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone with profoundly low morning cortisol and globally reduced steroidogenesis, including low 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and free testosterone. Karyotyping revealed 46,XY. Anti-Müllerian hormone and inhibin B concentrations were compatible with preserved Sertoli cell secretory activity and supported the presence of testicular tissue despite severely impaired androgen production. A contrast-enhanced abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging

Cureus·
Health

Blocking the Sympathetic Storm: Adjunctive Left Stellate Ganglion Block for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia After Inferolateral Myocardial Infarction - Cureus

Electrical storm following myocardial infarction (MI) can be difficult to control when antiarrhythmic drugs and cardioversion fail. We describe a 53-year-old man with hypertension and previously undiagnosed diabetes who presented with an inferolateral ST-segment elevation MI caused by total occlusion of the proximal left circumflex artery, which was treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention and drug-eluting stent placement. He then developed marked leukocytosis with a systemic inflammatory response and acute kidney injury (peak creatinine, 4.03 mg/dL), which resolved with empirical antibiotic therapy and supportive renal care. On day 6, he experienced recurrent syncope associated with sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) that persisted despite intravenous amiodarone and lidocaine, electrolyte correction, and repeated cardioversion, necessitating sedation and mechanical ventilation. Repeat coronary angiography demonstrated a patent stent. VT ceased following an ultrasound-guided left stellate ganglion block (SGB) using 1% lidocaine and dexamethasone, which resulted in Horner syndrome. Antiarrhythmic therapy was continued, and the patient was extubated wit

Cureus·
Regional

'No one fights alone': Thousands walk at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thousands of breast cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and supporters gathered Sunday in Central Park and Jones Beach for the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, raising awareness about early detection, research and support for those affected by the disease. Organizers expected about 50,000 participants in Central Park and another 70,000 at Jones Beach, creating seas of pink at both events as walkers came together with a shared goal: ending breast cancer. Among those participating in Central Park was breast cancer survivor Deanna, who said she first took part in the walk before learning she had cancer herself. "My first walk with Strides, it was I walked for someone else and I didn't know I had cancer... I was diagnosed in November of 2022 and then I had a double masectomy in 2023. "She credited family members, friends and coworkers for helping her through treatment and said the experience reinforced the importance of hope. "Cancer didn't change or take away my hope. It actually brought me more hope. It's about paying forward," she said.

United States·ABC7 New York·
Automotive

6 Cheaper Alternatives To The Mercedes G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is still one of the most luxurious off-road SUVs you can buy. It's also one of the most expensive, with the G550 starting at $153,900 (plus $1,150 in destination charges) and the price with options and AMG badges only going up from there. Still, the G-Wagon does stand out defiantly against the crossoverfication of the industry, with its upright boxiness remaining uncompromised from its launch in 1979 all the way up to today. It isn't just a look either. Underneath all the modern Mercedes-Benz luxury remains real ladder-frame off-road credibility, complete with a solid rear axle, mechanically locking differentials, and proper low range gearing. Fortunately, the G-Class doesn't have exclusive rights to the rolling brick aesthetic, and you can still get some portion of G-Wagon energy for less than a G-Wagon MSRP. From relative up-and-comers like the Ineos Grenadier or the Rivian R1S to historical direct competitors like the Land Rover Defender, you can absolutely capture some of that boxy magic without spending quite as much, and in some cases by spending $100,000 less.

Jalopnik·
Regional

Four hospitals, 22 ambulances, six planes, two helicopters: The CFB Wainwright evacuation effort

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Canada·Edmonton Journal·
Regional

Fredericton council selects Grant Harvey Centre for new pool location - CTV News

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Canada·CTV News·
Regional

Fredericton council selects Grant Harvey Centre for new pool location - CTV News

AtlanticNova ScotiaNew BrunswickPrince Edward Island Newfoundland and LabradorCalgaryLethbridgeKitchenerGuelphNorthern OntarioSudburyNorth BaySault Ste. MarieTimminsOttawaKingstonBrockvillePembrokeReginaYorktonSaskatoonPrince AlbertTorontoWatchWeatherPeelHamiltonDurhamYorkHaltonNiagaraQueen's ParkToronto City HallIn PicturesVancouverVancouver IslandCanadaLocal SpotlightRoyal FamilyPoliticsNanosPower PlayQuestion PeriodFederal Election 2025WorldMideast ConflictRussia-Ukraine WarWatchLatestCaptured on CameraPoliticsLifestyleConsumerHealthExplainedEntertainmentTechnologyDeception DecodedAutosEnvironmentBusinessInflationReal EstateAutos

Canada·CTV News·
Regional

1 person dead, 4 taken to hospital after car goes over an embankment in Grand Pré

Nova ScotiaKings District RCMP is investigating a crash that left one 18-year-old man dead and four others injured. An RCMP officer was also taken to hospital after crashing in pursuit of the vehicle. Police officer also injured in pursuit of vehicleCBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 4:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Kings District RCMP are investigating a crash in Grand Pré, N. S., early Sunday that left an 18-year-old man dead and four others injured, according to a media release. A police officer trying to stop the vehicle was also taken to hospital. Around 1:50 a.m., an officer spotted a grey Honda Civic speeding through downtown Wolfville and tried to pull the driver over. The driver did not stop and sped off toward Grand Pré. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the police car crashed outside of town. Police say the officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Canada·CBC·
World

Strong winds knock tree branch onto 13 kids at a middle school - CTV News

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CTV News·
Regional

Here’s a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases

EDMONTON — Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilities over the years. Here’s a list of some of them:

Quebec·CityNews Montreal·
Regional

Here’s a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases

EDMONTON — Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilities over the years. Here’s a list of some of them:

Canada·CityNews Calgary·
Regional

Here’s a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases

EDMONTON — Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilities over the years. Here’s a list of some of them:

Canada·CityNews Vancouver·
Regional

Here’s a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases

EDMONTON — Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilities over the years. Here’s a list of some of them:

Canada·CityNews Toronto·
Regional

Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat

A flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, made an emergency landing Sunday evening in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia after a bomb threat, Bulgarian state television reported. The BNT report, citing a statement by the transportation ministry, said the flight to Vienna carried 51 passengers and six crew members. It said a crew member reported receiving the threat, and an air force fighter jet escorted the plane until it landed.

Canada·CityNews Toronto·