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Kimberly Palmer: 5 strategies for navigating today’s digital tipping culture

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

The nearly universal experience of finding yourself face-to-face with a checkout counter screen asking you to select an amount to tip for service can prompt a cascade of awkward questions: How much should you tip on a $5 coffee if anything? How can you decide before the cup has even been poured? Is it rude to select “no tip,” then slink away with your drink?The answers to those questions vary depending on whom you ask, but tipping experts agree on one thing: We get prompted to tip much more frequently these days, largely because of the explosion of cashless payment methods with automated tipping options. Another thing they agree on: You don’t always have to say “yes.”“During the pandemic and post-pandemic, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way tips are given. Suddenly, you see tablets where you are prompted to give specific tip amounts at points of purchase where never before would anyone have dreamed of giving a tip,” says Thomas Farley, also known as “Mister Manners,” a New York-...

11-year-old girl shot while inside home on South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

CHICAGO — A young girl is in critical condition after she was shot while inside her home on the city’s South Side, police say.According to Chicago police, the 11-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her head after someone fired shots into her home from outside.Police say the shooting happened just before 4 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of West 68th Place in Englewood. 16-year-old boy, 2 others injured after shooting in Gage Park The victim was taken to St. Bernard Hospital and then transferred to Comer Children's Hospital for surgery.Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, but police say two people have been taken in for questioning and a firearm was recovered at the scene.  Authorities held a press conference on Sunday evening offering updates on the shooting. The full press conference can be viewed in the video player above. Area One Detectives are now investigating.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CPD A...

Israeli troops surround Gaza City. Communications being restored to territory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

Israeli troops divided the northern and southern parts of Gaza, as communications across the besieged territory were temporarily cut Monday for a third time since the war started. The troops are expected to enter Gaza City on Monday or Tuesday, Israeli media reported.The developments came after Israeli airstrikes hit two refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing scores of people, health officials said. Israel has so far rejected U.S. suggestions that it take a humanitarian pause from its relentless bombardment of Gaza and the rising civilian deaths. The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war surpassed 9,700, including more than 4,000 children and minors, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, more than 140 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids.More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, most of them in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the fighting, and 242 hostages were taken from Israe...

Monday Forecast: Temps near 70 with breezy conditions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures near 70 degrees with breezy and cloudy conditions. Decreasing clouds with a 20 percent chance of scattered showers. Winds: WSW 15-20 G35. High: 68. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Partly cloudy tonight. Winds: NNW 5-15. Low: 47.Tuesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy Tuesday. Winds: ENE 5-10. High: 54.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Austin working with Florence, Italy to promote partnership

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Florence, Italy is over 5,600 miles away from Austin. Yet, the two cities share more in common than one would think.This fall, Austin and Florence entered into a “historic agreement” to facilitate educational, cultural and business collaborations. Austin enters ‘historic’ agreement with Florence, Italy Cristiano Maggipinto is a diplomatic adviser to the mayor of Florence."There were so many similarities and complementary aspects between our two cities that they were natural candidates to cooperate,” he said.The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department announced the signing of this Protocol of Cooperation Agreement in September."What we have in tech, Florence has in fashion,” Austin Economic Development Department director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb said. “So, we saw the connection and exchange of ideas."Florence is famous for fashion, being the home to several luxury brands such as Gucci, Ferragamo, Pucci and Cavalli."We have a Fashion Incubator that we're in partn...

Duo arrested on firearm, drug charges after Schodack traffic stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested on firearm and drug charges following a traffic stop in Schodack. Joseph Shook (Hudson, 36) and Jeremy Shook (46, Copake) each face several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, October 28, around 2:20 p.m., a be on the lookout (BOLO) was issued for a car on State Route 9J in Schodack for reportedly possibly driving intoxicated. Troopers stopped a car matching the description on Columbia Turnpike in Schodack.Police identified the driver as Joseph Shook and the passenger as Jeremy Shook. Police say a glass smoking device with drug residue on it was in plain view near the driver.Joseph Shook was taken into custody. Police say a further investigation found an illegally possessed handgun with a loaded magazine in the car, leading to the arrest of Jeremy Shook. Albany Police investigating Emmet Street stabbing Joseph Shook Charges:Second-degree criminal possessio...

5 things to know this Monday, November 6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The countdown to Friday is back on. Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see increasing cloud coverage followed by showers after a chilly morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement is investigating two different stabbings, one in Schenectady and another in Albany. Also, a new project at Albany High School is helping uncover answers about the school’s rich history. One group of volunteers is using stained-glass windows to inspire a new generation of students. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Albany Police investigating Emmet Street stabbingAlbany Police have confirmed with NEWS10 they are investigating a stabbing that happened on Emmet Street on Sunday. Details at this time are limited.2. Schenectady Police investigating stabbingThe Schenectady Police Department stated they are investigating a stabbing that occurr...

Police investigating 6 robberies over the weekend in St. Louis City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A series of armed robberies over the weekend in the city of St. Louis have police searching for suspects Monday morning.The crimes occurred in different parts of the city under varying circumstances, but they were all situations involving the victim being held up with a suspect or suspects armed with either guns or a knife.Police are reporting a total of six armed robberies, also known as 'robbery first-degrees,' from the weekend. They went from about 7:45 a.m. on Saturday to early Sunday morning.Authorities told FOX 2 that five of the robberies involved suspects with handguns and one involved a suspect with a knife. It's understood that a couple of the victims were punched in the face, one repeatedly. Fortunately, it appears there were no serious injuries. On Monday morning, police reported that all the investigations are ongoing and there have been no arrests. Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million One of the more frightening e...

National Weather Service kicking off 'Winter Weather Preparedness Week'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You are waking up to temperatures in the 60s on Monday morning. However, snow and ice will likely hit the bi-state soon enough.Monday is the first day of winter 'Weather Preparedness Week.' Meteorologists at the National Weather Service are taking this time to encourage people to plan ahead for extreme cold and frozen weather.In a startling report from the Department of Health and Senior Services, 52 people lost their lives in Missouri last year due to prolonged exposure to the cold. The goal of Winter Weather Preparedness Week is to prevent those tragedies. Illinois AG blocks push for Metro East county to join Missouri The NWS and state emergency management agencies will provide tips throughout the week on how to protect yourself from hypothermia and frost bite, stay safe on the roads during frozen weather, put together emergency kits for your car and home, and safely use and maintain generators and space heaters. Emergency managers and the National Weather Service wi...

FOX 2's John Pertzborn bowties auctioned off

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:03:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new record was set for a couple of John Pertzborns' bow ties Saturday night at the 10th annual Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School auction in Old Town Florissant.  The theme was Alice in Wonderland and auctioneer Steve Rupp did a wonderful job raising $2,000 for two Pertzborn bow ties.   The winning bidders were Mark Goldstein and Nathan Bennett.   Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million One bow tie will be on display at Hendel's Restaurant, and the other may appear at Hanke's Tavern, two Florissant institutions.