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Majority of US Twitter users took a break from the platform in past year: poll

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

(The Hill) -- The majority of Twitter users in the U.S. said they have taken a break from the social media platform this year, according to a Pew Research poll released Wednesday. Sixty percent of Americans who have used Twitter in the past 12 months said they took a break from the site for a period of several weeks or more during that time period, based on the poll. Thirty-nine percent of polled Americans who use Twitter said they did not do this. The poll was conducted between March 13 and 19, roughly five months after billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk purchased the website. As Twitter's new chief, Musk made a number of changes, including peeling back misinformation policies and overhauling the blue checkmark policy by allowing users to pay for the symbols. Musk defends attack on Soros: ‘Calm down people’ Women were more likely than men to say they have taken a break from the platform in the past year: 69 percent of women said they took a break from Twitter ...

ATX TV Festival adds panel on WGA writers' strike

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The ATX TV Festival has added a panel to its lineup that will discuss an ongoing Hollywood strike by unionized TV and film writers who are demanding better pay. ATX TV Festival tweeted about the added panel Wednesday, saying, "With so much at stake in the industry right now, what better way to #TVTogether than to talk about the issues and the changes being fought for? #ATXTVs12 has a few updates to the festival lineup, including the addition of a special WGA on Strike panel." The Writers Guild of America, or WGA, started its strike May 2, prompting a pause on many shows, like NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Late Show.' Other shows slated to air in the fall could be impacted by delays as well, the Associated Press reported. DEPTH: Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay The Hollywood Reporter reported that the discussion will be moderated by Beau Willimon, who's a member of the WGA East and worked on 'House of Cards' and 'Andor,' an...

Man indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

Federal prosecutors say a man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz.” The FBI recovered the slippers in 2018.A grand jury indicted Terry Martin on Tuesday with one count of theft of a major artwork, federal prosecutors in North Dakota announced Wednesday.The indictment alleges that in 2005, Martin stole an authentic shoes that Garland’s character, Dorothy, wore in the 1939 film.They were taken from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the late actress’ hometown. The shoes are one of four remaining pairs of red slippers Garland wore in the movie.Online records do not list an attorney for Martin.Federal prosecutors said in a news release that when the slippers were stolen, they were insured from $1 million but the current market value is about $3.5 million.The slippers were on loan to the Judy Garland Museum when someone climbed through a window and broke the display case, prosecuto...

New book ‘Last On His Feet’ captures boxer Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

The first Black boxing champion was a man named Jack Johnson and a few years before he died in 1946, he told a young reporter, “Just remember, whatever you write about me, that I was a man.”You will meet this man in all his ferocity, style, audacity and courage in a spectacular new book, a dynamic and unforgettable collaboration between artist Youssef Daoudi and writer Adrian Matejka.“Last On His Feet: Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century” is a wonder of words and images. It could be called a graphic novel if that description didn’t fail to fully capture its cinematically visual and literary substance.Writers and artists have long been intrigued by boxing, with the physical and emotional drama that is inherent in the sport, as far back as Homer and Plato. Jack London wrote a lot about boxing (in this book showing a vile racism) and so did George Bernard Shaw, A.J. Liebling, who called it the “sweet science,” and Hemingway and Mailer. Novelist Joyce Carol Oates once called it “...

Free fitness classes returning to Empire State Plaza

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Free outdoor fitness classes are returning to the Empire State Plaza this summer. The “Summer Fitness at the Plaza” program presented by Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York starts on June 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The classes are open to people of all ages, regardless of fitness level or experience. The classes are held outdoors, weather permitting, at a new outdoor location between The Egg and Cornerstone. If it rains, the classes will be held in the indoor Cornerstone space. The classes take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through August 31, with no classes held the week of Independence Day.“Since 2017, OGS has offered outdoor fitness classes at the Empire State Plaza. This time-honored program provides a free and accessible space for the State workforce and the local community to get active and healthy,” said Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanet...

Free Narcan training offered in Gansevoort

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County is holding a free Narcan training and distribution event on Thursday, May 18. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department in the Town of Northumberland. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. In the Narcan training, participants will learn how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to use nasal Narcan.Participants will also receive a free Narcan rescue kit, which includes two doses of Narcan, a rescue breathing face shield, a certificate of training, a drug disposal system, and a mental health and substance use disorder resource guide. Those who are unable to attend the distribution can register to obtain an overdose rescue kit at the Saratoga County website. 

Hussain found guilty of manslaughter in Schoharie limo crash trial

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The jury reached a verdict in the criminal trial of Nauman Hussain. After the fatal limousine crash that killed 20 people in 2018, officials charged Hussain with 20 counts each of both manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Catch up on everything from the Schoharie Limo Trial The jury is reading guilty verdicts for second-degree manslaughter charges. When the first was read, shouts were heard in the courtroom. Stick with NEWS10 for more from the Schoharie community, still dealing with the fallout years after the deadly crash.Twenty-four witnesses out of potentially more than a hundred were called to testify during the six-day trial. The case and the trial has ricocheted throughout the courts, with an abandoned plea deal at issue between Hussain and the judge.Nauaman Hussain in the moments between the reading of the guilty verdict and being walked out of court by law enforcement.

See lupine and Karner blue butterflies at the Wilton Wildlife Festival

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is hosting its Annual Wildlife Festival at the Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road on June 4. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the festival, visitors can take guided walks to see Karner blue butterflies and the blooming wild blue lupine. Other activities include live animal programs, nature crafts, pond exploration, and hands-on fun.At 11:00 a.m. there will be an award ceremony for the winners of the Annual Earth Day Essay Contest. At the ceremony, the contest winners from each of the categories will receive their $50 cash prize.Hourly walks to explore the Saratoga Sandplains Habitat Restoration area begins at 11:15 a.m. Educators will lead the walks and talk about how the DEC and The Nature Conservancy are making strides in increasing the habitat for Karner blue butterflies.The live animal programs will begin ...

From ancient customs to Disney magic: the journey of the American Tooth Fairy

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The idea of the Tooth Fairy, a uniquely American concept, emerged from a blend of various cultural traditions, infused with a touch of Disney magic. However, the practice of disposing of baby teeth has roots dating back to medieval times, with different customs such as burying, swallowing, or even setting them on fire. In Ireland, it was believed that fairies would swap a child with their teeth, known as changelings.The origins of the American Tooth Fairy can be traced back to an 18th-century French fairy tale called "La Bonne Petite Souris" or "The Little Good Mouse." The story revolves around a small rodent that sneaks into your house while you sleep, deftly carrying a coin or bill. Its destination is your bedroom, where it skillfully hides under your pillow, replacing your lost tooth with money.The first mention of the tooth fairy appeared in The Chicago Sunday Tribune on September 27, 1908, in an article titled "Practical Housekeeper's Own Page." It described how ch...

Undefeated DU women’s lacrosse, aiming to become sport’s first western champ, primed for Elite Eight showdown against North Carolina

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:10:17 GMT

When DU women’s lacrosse made its first appearance in the NCAA Elite Eight in 2019, the Pioneers were walloped 17-8 by Maryland in a game that showed coach Liza Kelly where her program was, and where she wanted it to be.Now, the Pios are back in the Elite Eight as the lone undefeated team left and three victories from becoming the first western women’s team to win the national title.“That was what set the bar for us,” Kelly said of the loss at Maryland. “It was, ‘Okay, we’re good to this point — and then we need to be better.’ That’s been our goal since, and it was great earlier in the season to come out and beat Maryland … and on the same field we lost to them on that year. That was big milestone for us.”DU’s 8-7 win over Maryland early in the season March 5, the Pios’ first-ever win over the Terps, foreshadowed the history that the program would accomplish this year. Kelly’s No. 5 Pioneers ar...