PHOTOS: ACL Weekend 2 kicked off Friday
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The second weekend of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off Friday. Performers included The Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, Maggie Rogers, Major Lazer, Lil Yachty, Portugal. The Man, Breland, Ethel Cain and Glorilla. Breland performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)Breland performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)Breland performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)Breland performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)A drone show takes place in the sky o...Five questions as the Twins’ offseason gets underway
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
Sunday marks the beginning of the American League Championship Series and instead of hosting the Texas Rangers with a chance to go to the World Series on the line, the Twins are now a few days into their offseason break.Though they did not achieve their ultimate goal, bringing a World Series title back into the Twin Cities, the Twins headed into the offseason with plenty to be optimistic about after winning the AL Central division. along with their first playoff game — and series — since the early 2000s.Here’s a look at five questions facing the Twins as the offseason gets underway:How will the end of their television deal affect the payroll?This season marked the final year of the Twins’ long-running broadcast deal with Bally Sports North and nobody knows yet what the Twins’ new television home will be.And beyond that, how much revenue will the Twins be bringing in from their television deal? That uncertainty could make it more challenging for the front office to conduct its ...Albany Curling Club welcomes new members for the season
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Many may have heard of or seen Curling because of the Winter Olympics, but curling has been a part of the Capital Region since 1866. Once the Albany Curling Club was established in 1955, the club has been able to train state, regional, and national champions while also having athletes who have played at Olympic-level games throughout the club's history. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! David Marinucci, Director of Education, is one of the many who was invited by a friend…and then got hooked on the sport.“And here I am five years later, I am on the Board of Education, I am also a certified Level One Trainer now, and absolutely love this program,” he said.On Saturday, over a dozen people registered to learn how to curl in hopes of starting a new hobby…and a new experience on the ice.“It appears to be a very social sort of environment, which is nice,” Andrea Pais said. “It’s something different to do to get ...Hawaiian Oktoberfest returns to Indian Ladder Farms
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery will be hosting the return of their annual Hawaiian Oktoberfest. The event, which will also serve as a fundraiser for the Maui Strong Fund, is scheduled for October 14 and October 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Celebrating its sixth year, the festival will feature tropical beverages, creative creations from the Pizza Garden, special German inspired items including knockwurst, and live music from The Swingin’ Palms. The event is free to attend and will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. “Our hearts go out to the many who were affected by the fires in Maui,” said Dieter Gehring, co-owner of Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery. “When the team was planning this event, it was a collective decision to use this event as an opportunity to support those in Hawai’i. We encourage everyone to come out, have some food and delicious beverages, and support tho...How Maryland’s recent malaria case can inform future detection and prevention
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.In mid-August, the Maryland Department of Health issued an advisory that the agency had confirmed a rare positive case of locally acquired malaria and urged Marylanders take precautions to avoid future mosquito bites. But locally acquired malaria is rare in the United States, and the unique case led to a new article published by federal health officials highlighting efforts that led to the eventual diagnosis.State and federal public health officials believe the malaria case identified in Maryland can help inform about the difficulties in diagnosing locally acquired cases and showcase collaboration among state agencies and public health professionals to help inform the public of the risks for malaria.“Identifying a locally acquired case was quite unusual and triggered a public health response that included local health departments, st...Israeli military announces it is prepared for “coordinated” air, ground and naval offensive in Gaza Strip.
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military announces it is prepared for “coordinated” air, ground and naval offensive in Gaza Strip.SourceA rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun that began in Oregon and will end in Brazil is now appearing over the Americas
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun that began in Oregon and will end in Brazil is now appearing over the Americas.SourceHead of Gaza’s largest hospital says 35,000 people shelter inside hospital ahead of expected Israeli ground operation.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip _ (AP) — Head of Gaza’s largest hospital says35,000 people shelter inside hospital ahead of expected Israeli ground operation.SourceAuthorities investigating overnight shooting death on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
Police are investigating after an overnight shooting in Dorchester left a man dead on Blue Hill Avenue.The Boston Police Department said officers found the victim after being called to the area of 1194 Blue Hill Ave. around 12:30 a.m. for reports of a person shot.According to police, the victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at the scene.In a news release, Boston PD said that as of Saturday morning, authorities were continuing to review evidence and that no arrests had been made yet.Authorities ask that anyone with information on the incident contact the department’s homicide unit at 617-343-4470. TThose who wish to remain anonymous can call Boston PD’s CrimeStoppers Tip Line at at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “”TIP” to CRIME (27463).Ticker: Wall Street struggles as war worries collide with hope for stronger profits
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:54:41 GMT
U.S. stocks mostly fell Friday after fears about war in the Middle East collided in financial markets with hopes for stronger profits at big U.S. companies.Oil prices leaped, and Treasury yields fell after Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of northern Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. But several U.S. banking giants at the same time said their profits during the summer were better than feared, which offered hope on Wall Street for an earning reporting season that may deliver the first growth for big companies in a year.All the push and pull sent the S&P 500 down by 21.83 points, or 0.5%, to 4,327.78. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 39.15, or 0.1%, to 33,670.29, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 166.98, or 1.2%, to 13,407.23.Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fightsMicrosoft has completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, closing one of the most expensive tech acq...Latest news
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