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Timeline: Wisconsin man accused of financially preying on women he met on dating apps

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As multiple investigations involving Timothy Olson are underway by Wisconsin police, here's what we know so far about his alleged crimes. The arrest of a man accused of financially preying on women he meets through dating apps followed weeks of warnings from Wisconsin police to be on the lookout for the alleged per Pet rator. It also came as the man -- 52-year-old Timothy Olson -- was being sought for questioning in the recent death of a woman he was with at a South Milwaukee bar when she fell unconscious, dying days later, according to police. She was the third woman to have fallen unconscious while in his presence, according to police. Her death is under investigation and it is not known at this time if any crime has been committed, police said. Olson was arrested in Franklin, Wisconsin, on Tuesday after allegedly committing three burglaries in the city, including one involving a 79-year-old woman who rebuffed him in a bar. A warrant was also out for his arrest on personal ...

Millions of Android users urged to try game-changing ‘anti-spam’ hacks

Android phone owners are being urged to try these little-known anti-spam tools to ward off unwanted hackers. The tools can help users avoid being inundated with spam calls and texts. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How to truly turn off WiFi on Android phones. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> While spam, at times, can be extremely annoying and frustrating, it can also be dangerous. Online crooks can spam users to try and access private information or get money out of them. In order to stay safe, shutting out as much spam as possible is crucial. Android has two key tricks that may help in doing this. One is the features is known as Caller ID and Spam Protection. Google is urging users to try the tool in a support section on its website. “When you make or receive a call with caller ID and spam protection on, you can get information about callers or Business es outside your contacts or warnings about potential spam callers,” the advice suggested. “To use...

Democrats may soon shake up primary calendar: Why it matters and who could replace Iowa

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Many Democrats believe the current nominating schedule of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada then South Carolina does not accurately represent the makeup of the party's voters The 2024 presidential race is still two years away but a major change to Democrats' long-term primary process -- affecting which candidates run and which states get first crack at voting on their chances -- could come any day now. Some party members are just waiting for their current leader, Joe Biden, to weigh in himself. For months, members of the Democratic National Committee's group focused on rules and bylaws have been meeting in an effort to refresh the order of states in the party's presidential nominating contest. Many Democrats believe the current starting schedule of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and then South Carolina does not accurately represent the makeup of the party's voters and, as such, shuts out candidates who might ultimately do better nationwide. These critics cite Biden'...

Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike

Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike WASHINGTON -- Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike , reluctantly intervening in a labor dispute to stop what would surely be a devastating blow to the nation’s economy if the transportation of fuel, food and other critical goods were disrupted. The House was expected to act first on Wednesday after President Joe Biden asked Congress to step in. The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by his administration that was ultimately voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers. The unions have threatened to strike if an agreement can’t be reached before a Dec. 9 deadline. Lawmakers from both parties expressed reservations, but the intervention was particularly difficult for some Democratic lawmakers who have traditionally sought to align themselves with ...

Erik ten Hag still pushing Man Utd to sign Cody Gakpo following World Cup performances

Cody Gakpo's performances at the World Cup has helped convince Manchester United's hierarchy that he is ready for a transfer to the Premier League , 90min understands. The Netherlands international has scored three times in three group stage matches in the com Pet ition in Qatar, and has been one of the standout players of the tournament to date - his goals helping the Netherlands qualify for the last 16 and into a clash with the United States this weekend. Gakpo was wanted by Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window, though United stopped short of doing the deal after spending big money on the likes of Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Antony. Ten Hag is still pushing United to make the signing - especially following the mutual termination of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract - and had hoped Gakpo could make an impression on the World Cup for the club's decision makers to further back his judgement on another potential arrival. It's understood United have loved what ...

Kendall Jenner puts her Vogue cover body on display in tiny ʙικιɴι

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She just landed on the cover of the September issue of Vogue. And Kendall Jenner showed just what makes her one of the world’s top models during her Caribbean getaway this week. The 20-year-old showed off her flawless figure in a burgundy ʙικιɴι as she joined sister Kylie in Turks and Caicos to celebrate her 19th birthday. The Jenner sisters were joined by a bunch of pals including Kendall’s fellow models Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin – who more than held their own against their cover girl pal. Kendall Jenner showed just why she’s now one of the world’s top models as she rocked a skimpy burgundy ʙικιɴι in Turks and Caicos Here’s to you! The reality star turned catwalk darling was toasted by fellow models and good friends Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin as they rode the high seas on a luxury yacht The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star took time out from her busy schedule to help younger sister Kylie celebrate her birthda...

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy

Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy against misinformation about COVID-19 Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus. Eagle-eyed users spotted the change Monday night, noting that a one-sentence update had been made to Twitter's online rules: "Effective November 23, 2022, Twitter is no longer enforcing the COVID-19 misleading information policy .” By Tuesday, some Twitter accounts were testing the new boundaries and celebrating the platform's hands-off approach, which comes after Twitter was purchased by Elon Musk. “This policy was used to silence people across the world who questioned the media narrative surrounding the virus and treatment options,” tweeted Dr. Simone Gold, a physician and leading purveyor of COVID-19 misinformation ....

German inflation dips slightly in November to 10%

Official figures show that Germany’s inflation rate slipped back slightly to 10% in November BERLIN -- German inflation slipped back slightly to 10% in November, official figures showed Tuesday, but galloping prices remain a major headache for Europe's biggest economy. The annual inflation rate was off its peak of 10.4%, reached in October, as the increase in energy prices over a year ago slowed to 38.4% from 43% a month earlier, the Federal Statistical Office said. But there was no let-up in the increase of food prices, which ticked up to 21% from 20.3%. The German economy grew 0.4% in the July-September period compared with the previous quarter thanks to consumer spending. But it is still expected to shrink in the current fourth quarter and the first three months of next year. A separate report from the statistical office on Tuesday showed that real wages in Germany declined by 5.7% in the third quarter compared with a year earlier. It said the value of a 2.3% increase in nomi...

Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike

Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks OMAHA, Neb. -- Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks. A coalition of more than 400 business groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders Monday urging them to step into the stalled talks because of fears about the devastating potential impact of a strike that could force many businesses to shut down if they can't get the rail deliveries they need. Commuter railroads and Amtrak would also be affected in a strike because many of them use tracks owned by the freight railroads. The Business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers and National Retail Federation said even a short-term strike would have a tremendous impact and the economic ...

Volcano begins to erupt in eastern El Salvador

Authorities in El Salvador are warning residents near the Chaparrastique volcano in the eastern part of the country to be alert as it begins to erupt SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Authorities in El Salvador on Monday warned residents near the Chaparrastique volcano in the country's east to be alert after it began to erupt . The Environmental Ministry’s observatory reported explosions in the central crater of the volcano located about 83 miles (135 kilometers) east of the capital. It said the erupt ion’s intensity was a 1 on a scale from 0 to 8. The erupt ion began Sunday when the volcano launched rock and ash to areas surrounding the crater. There were no reported injuries. Civil Defense Director Luis Alonso Amaya said three municipalities were on alert. Authorities were preparing 26 shelters that could accommodate more than 10,000 people and installing a command post to provide the most current information on the volcano’s activity. The safety zone was extended to a radius of 3.7 m...

Tiny Puppy Found With Arrow Through Her Neck: ‘Screaming In Pain And Hardly Taking His Last Breath’

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This is unbelievable how could someone do such evil! A chihuahua puppy was found screaming’ in the street with an arrow through her neck, but she survived emergency surgery thanks to incredible veterinary technicians, and her sweet personality shines through. Stray dogs arrive at animal shelters with a variety of injuries, but this puppy will be with rescuers for the rest of his life. A four-month-old female chihuahua was found shot through the neck with an arrow in Southern California on Monday. According to authorities, a woman called 911 after discovering the injured dog “screaming” in a neighborhood near Desert Hot Springs. A sheriff’s deputy found the injured puppy and handed it over to an animal services officer, who “held the dog and comforted it” on the way to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. The arrow did not strike the puppy’s vital arteries, so it was expected to survive. Before safely rem...

Former cop accused of catfishing teen before murdering her family

A former police officer is believed to have murdered a US teenager’s family in Riverside, California after “catfishing” her online. He was killed in a shootout while trying to flee authorities, the city’s police department said in a news release. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man accused of catfishing teen before murdering her family Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Officers with the Riverside Police were dispatched Friday to check the welfare of a young female who appeared distressed while getting into a red car with a man, police said. While officers were responding, 911 dispatchers began getting calls about a fire in the same neighborhood, just a few houses away from where the welfare check originated. Firefighters discovered three adult victims lying in the front entryway of the burning home. When they pulled them outside, it was determined they were victims of an apparent homicide, the release stated. A preliminary investigation determined the young female ...

After four years, Lockheed Martin completes new F-16 fighter

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First F-16 Block 70/72 was produced in Greenville and will be delivered to the Bahrain Air Force After a hiatus of about four years , Lockheed Martin has completed assembly of a new F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter . The Block 70/72 aircraft belongs to the Bahrain Air Force and was produced at the company’s new factory in Greenville, in South Carolina. The first flight of the fighter is scheduled for early 2023. In the meantime, the US company has set up an additional plant in Greenville to continue production of the F-16. The unit opened in 2021. According to Lockheed, the new production line in South Carolina is set to build at least another 128 Block 70/72 F-16s by the end of this decade for five customers. In addition to Bahrain, the new F-16s will be assembled for Slovakia, Bulgaria, Taiwan and an as-yet-unidentified customer. Another country negotiating the acquisition of the fighter is Jordan, which plans to purchase eight aircraft. Last variant of the F-16 The Blo...