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Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin, of 'Little Miss Sunshine' fame, dies at 89

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in comedy and drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement.FILE - Alan Arkin poses with the Oscar he won for best supporting actor in "Little Miss Sunshine" at the 79th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)A member of Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe, Arkin was an immediate success in movies with the Cold War spoof "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" and peaked late in life with his win as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.” More than 40 years separated his first Oscar nomination, for "The Russians...

Photos: Coors Field covered in hail after Denver storm

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Hail pummeled Coors Field on Thursday as a severe thunderstorm rolled through the Denver metro area.The storm hit late in the afternoon, also bringing a heavy downpour that flooded roadways, including nearby Interstate 25 during rush-hour traffic.Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, front, dives onto a hail-covered tarpaulin after a summer storm packing heavy rain, high winds and large hail swept over Coors Field, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Denver. Injured Rockies pitcher German Marquez, back, walks away. The Rockies were set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Colorado Rockies assistant bullpen catcher Kyle Cunningham navigates a hail-covered walkway to the field after a storm Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Denver. The Rockies were scheduled to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Heavy rain packing high winds and large hail sweeps over Coors Field in Denver on Thursday, June 29, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalu...

Snoop Dogg-inspired Jack in the Box restaurant opens in California for limited time

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

(KTLA) – Welcome to Dogg in tha Box. May Snoop Dogg take your order?In celebration of their recent partnership, Jack in the Box announced that a Snoop Dogg-inspired pop-up restaurant will be open in Inglewood, California, until July 2.  A look inside the internal seating for Dogg in tha Box. (Jack in the Box) “Dogg in tha Box is the mash-up fans never knew they needed but will never forget, transporting them to what Jack in the Box would look like in the Snoopiverse,” a news release said.“Fans of the two California legends can order from a totally Snoopified menu: Snizzacks and Sidez from Curleez to Jalepenizzle Poppers, to Bizurgers like the D-O-Double-Jack and Tasy Mothercluckers (Jack’s famous chicken sandwiches).”The pop-up experience is located at 1220 Centinela Ave. in Inglewood. Jack in the Box teams up with Snoop Dogg for new Munchie Meal Guests who visit the limited-time pop-up experience can sit and take photos on Snoop Dogg’s throne, see the Snoop Dogg and Jack Box...

LIVE: Authorities remind people of boating safety tips for holiday weekend

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin police's Lake Patrol is expecting a busy weekend on Lake Austin as water levels are too low in neighboring Lake Travis. There are three public ramps in the 21-mile stretch of Lake Austin. Lake Patrol authorities said it is fully staffed and prepared for the holiday weekend, and they are reminding people to watch their speed and pay attention while on the lake. Lake Austin is more narrow than Lake Travis, and Corporal Ivan Ramos said people need to follow the rules of the road while on the water. "If you're going up, you got to stay on the right side. Same thing, you got to hang on the right side. It's not everyone drives everywhere whenever they want to on the lake," Ramos explained. Lake Patrol will also be conducting safety checks of boats and is looking for five things: Certificate of Number that is issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife upon registering your boatA life jacket for every person on the boat. Children under 13 need...

One mom's mission to keep other kids from drowning after losing her son

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

(KXAN) — “My story really starts with my son Yori.” Chezik Tsunoda’s story is one of heartache and determination to change child drownings.In 2018, her 3-year-old son Yori drowned at a friend’s backyard swimming pool in Seattle.“From that moment, I have just understood that this is something that should not happen to anyone else's family,” said Tsunoda. “I've kind of been on a mission honestly to prevent other families from experiencing drowning.”According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is a leading cause of injury and death in children.After Yori’s death, Tsunoda created a non-profit called ‘No More Under.’Her life-long mission is drowning prevention.“We're specifically focused on equity and aquatics,” said Tsunoda.A recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission found stark racial disparities in children drowning.“Out of the 62% of children that drowned and race was actually known, about 21% were African American children,” said CPSC spokesperson Nikki ...

Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

By MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans.The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan, announced by President Joe Biden last year, and left borrowers on the hook for repayments that are expected to resume by late summer.The court held that the administration needs Congress’ endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. The majority rejected arguments that a bipartisan 2003 law dealing with student loans, known as the HEROES Act, gave Biden the power he claimed.“Six States sued, arguing that the HEROES Act does not authorize the loan cancellation plan. We agree,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court.Justice Elena Kagan wrote in a dissent, joined by the court’s two other liberals, that the majority of the court “overrides the combine...

Glens Falls Bagels cooking again in a new home

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Since November, the Glens Falls area's new bagel spot has moved from South Street to the other side of the Hudson River. Now, bagels are back in business in the North Country. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Glens Falls Bagels is celebrating the end of its first full week in business at the plaza at 131 Saratoga Avenue, next door to the Hannaford plaza. Open daily, the shop's exact hours may vary depending on how fast the fresh bagels move. On a Friday morning visit, and on the bagelry Facebook page, the word is that they move fast.Glens Falls Bagels first opened on South Street in the city of Glens Falls last November. Brooklyn native Kerry Smith opened shop following the closure of the Glenmore Lodge on Glen Lake, his previous venture, as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. His bagel craft started there, and has traveled with him since. The move to South Glens Falls was announced in lat...

The Coat Room opens in downtown Saratoga Springs

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Coat Room, a “speakeasy-style” restaurant and bar, had its soft opening in downtown Saratoga Springs over the past week. The eatery officially opens to the public on Friday at 5 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Designed and constructed by Phinney Design Group, the restaurant is located inside 385 Broadway. The menu includes charcuterie, small plates, salads, flatbreads, and signature entrees, as well as cocktails and other drinks.“As you step into the Coat Room, you will get a peak of the walnut, brass, black steel, saddle leather, and lush fabrics and wall coverings,” said Phinney Design Group. “But it’s not until you walk through the coats that you will experience the full grandeur of the space.” ‘Speakeasy-style’ restaurant to open in Saratoga Springs The Coat Room will celebrate the history of the United States Hotel, said Phinney Design Group, which was once the largest hote...

Troy man sentenced for murdering wife

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man was sentenced to prison on Friday for murdering his wife, Georlasia Evans, in Troy on January 15, 2021. Taquan Evans, 37, was sentenced to 25 years to life. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Evans was found guilty by a jury that deliberated on the case for one day. According to the Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office, 20 witnesses testified on behalf of the prosecution, which proved Evans strangled his wife. “As I mentioned at the time of the conviction, Chief ADA Matt Hauf, along with ADA SpencerLane worked tirelessly on this case from the very beginning. Our focus has always been onjustice for Georlasia and her family, and we hope this sentence brings them some comfort,” saidDistrict Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly

Schenectady restaurant owners open new eatery in Saratoga County

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

JONESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The owners of the Manhattan Exchange in Schenectady have opened their second restaurant. The Exchange officially opened at 857 Main Street in Jonesville, a hamlet of Clifton Park, on June 29. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "With an abundance of patience and now a hungry appetite, we are happy to announce our little, bigger, brother restaurant will spread its wings this Thursday," said Manhattan Exchange in a Facebook post. "It’s been a long, long road to this point, but man! Are we excited to reach this point!"A menu has not yet been posted publicly online but includes Pesca di Mare, Shrimp Tacos, Calamari, and Chicken Caesar Salad. The Exchange is located in the former Main Street Grille building, which closed in 2019. Rensselaer eatery to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ The kitchen at the Exchange is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the bar being open til mid...