Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir ‘My Name is Barbra’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Before she’s ready to talk about her memoir, Barbra Streisand needs to pull herself away from current events. “I’m watching (expelled Rep.) George Santos, and worrying about the world and democracy,” she says at the start of a telephone interview, when asked how’s she doing. “I have to say,” she adds a moment later, “I guess I’m OK.” There are reasons “My Name is Barbra” took as long to wrap up as even her most challenging film projects. For decades, she rarely had the kind of solitary time needed to settle down and write. And even with her film and concert career essentially over — “I don’t enjoy performing anymore,” she says — the longtime liberal and political activist remains absorbed in the news no matter how distressing, from next year’s U.S. presidential election to the war in the Middle East. For Streisand, long one of the most private of superstars, opening up about herself is an ongoing challenge. But, as she explai...

Deep-sea mining in the Arctic Ocean gets the green light from Norwegian lawmakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s minority center-left government and two large opposition parties made a deal Tuesday to open the Arctic Ocean to seabed mineral exploration despite warnings by environmental groups that it would threaten the biodiversity of the vulnerable ecosystems in the area.Norway said in June it wanted to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial deep sea mining in line with the country’s strategy to seek new economic opportunities and reduce its reliance on oil and gas.The head of Greenpeace Norway, Frode Pleym, said the decision was “a disaster for the sea” and the mining would take place in “our last wilderness.”“We do not know what consequences this will have for the ecosystems in the sea, for endangered species such as whales and seabirds, or for the fish stocks on which we base our livelihood,” he said.Martin Sveinssønn Melvær of the Norwegian Bellona environmental group said the move was “completely contrary to scientific recommendat...

4 in custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, crash on South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

CHICAGO — Four people are in custody following a pursuit on the South Side involving a stolen vehicle Monday night.Just before 7 p.m., officers followed a white Infinity, that was reported stolen, onto the Dan Ryan from 76th Street.The vehicle exited the Dan Ryan at 87th and continued to Halsted. They then returned to the expressway and CPD said officers did not follow.Illinois State Police, along with their helicopter above, followed the vehicle to 79th Street, where they were involved in a crash with another vehicle. Woman struck, killed by vehicle on Dan Ryan Four males fled on foot and were taken into custody by CPD in the 7800 block of South Wabash. Three weapons were recovered and charges are pending.

NASCAR 2024 Chicago Street Race tickets go on sale Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

CHICAGO — Tickets for the NASCAR 2024 Chicago Street race will go on sale on Wednesday.For a second-straight year, NASCAR drivers will take to the streets of the “Windy City” for a showcase on July 6-7.NASCAR’s Xfinity Series race will go off on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.(CT) with the Cup Series event taking place on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.(CT)According to NASCAR Chicago, registered presale begins Tuesday and tickets to the general public begins Wednesday. Kids under 12 get free admission to Saturday’s events, but will have to pay $45 for Sunday's general admission. Single-day tickets will sell for $150.For more info and tickets, go to: nascarchicago.com

OB-GYN clinic opens in northwest Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A Houston-area hospital chain that is expanding into the Austin area celebrated the opening of a clinic it said will be dedicated to women's health. On Monday, Texas Children opened the Pavilion for Women Obstetrics & Gynecology North Austin Clinic at its soon-to-be opened northwest Austin hospital. Texas Children's said the clinic will offer comprehensive care in menstrual disorders management, prenatal, and preventative care."One of the things that is unique about Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is the opportunity for a woman and her child to receive care in the same spot. I think you will see more and more and more advantages of that," said Russ Williams, Senior Vice President of Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus.Texas Children opened the Pavilion for Women Obstetrics & Gynecology North Austin Clinic on Monday, Dec. 5 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) Texas Children opened the Pavilion for Women Obstetrics & Gynecology North Austin Clinic on Monday,...

Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips is Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee

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Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips has been named the team’s nominee for the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. The annual accolade recognizes the player that best exemplifies commitment to philanthropy and community impact, as well as his excellence on the field.That has been a calling card for Phillips since the Buffalo Bills selected him in 2018. He established the Harrison’s Playmakers program, which supports children and young adults with developmental differences and needs, and has watched it grow on a large scale since it’s inception.Though he started the endeavor in upstate New York while playing for the Bills earlier in his career, Phillips brought the same fervor for giving back to Minnesota when he signed with the Vikings in 2022. He also has a group of Harrison Playmakers in his hometown of Omaha, Neb.“It is very humbling to be selected as the Vikings 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee,” Phillips said in a release, “The support my teammates hav...

Emergency power outage scheduled in Ticonderoga region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- National Grid has scheduled an emergency power outage for the Ticonderoga region for Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The planned power outage is for crews to complete repairs as part of the company's reliability work in the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, customers of National Grid will be contacted by the company notifying them of the outage. The outage is expected to affect around 10,000 customers in Essex, Warren, and Washington counties.

Pink kicking off Summer Carnival Tour at Dome in America's Center next August

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Suspected DUI crash leaves 2 dead on 5 Freeway

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A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a crash that left his two passengers dead and forced the closure of southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway through Santa Fe Springs Tuesday morning. The crash was reported at 1:39 a.m. just north of Carmenita Road, according to the California Highway Patrol's traffic incident log. A Honda Accord struck a big rig that was stopped on the shoulder of the freeway, CHP Sgt. Olivera said. Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash in Santa Fe Springs on Dec. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)It was unclear why the big rig was stopped but the driver of the Honda drifted onto the shoulder and hit the back of the truck. Three men were inside the Honda at the time of the crash.Two male passengers, including one who was ejected from the vehicle, died in the collision, Olivera said.“The driver was taken to UCI [Medical Center] and he’s been arrested for DUI,” Olivera said. Video from the scene showed the driver conscious and speaking as he was being taken to an ambul...

Deputy fatally shoots woman armed with kitchen knife in Lancaster: LASD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

A deputy responding to a domestic violence call fatally shot a woman said to be armed with a kitchen knife in Lancaster Monday. Authorities were sent to the 2100 block of East Avenue J-8 regarding the disturbance around 6 p.m.Arriving deputies witnessed an altercation between a man and a woman, who was armed with a large kitchen knife, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stated in a news release. The woman was heard making verbal threats that she was going to use the knife to harm the man, according to the news release."When the female approached the male with the knife, a deputy-involved shooting occurred," the sheriff's department stated.Investigators determined only one deputy was involved in the shooting and a knife was recovered at the scene. Thousand Oaks woman dies after son’s hammer attack, VCSO says The unidentified suspect was described as a Black woman between 20 and 30 years old. She was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries, the sheriff'...

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Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:44:29 GMT

Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir ‘My Name is Barbra’

Deep-sea mining in the Arctic Ocean gets the green light from Norwegian lawmakers

4 in custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, crash on South Side

NASCAR 2024 Chicago Street Race tickets go on sale Wednesday

OB-GYN clinic opens in northwest Austin

Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips is Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee

Emergency power outage scheduled in Ticonderoga region

Pink kicking off Summer Carnival Tour at Dome in America's Center next August

Suspected DUI crash leaves 2 dead on 5 Freeway

Deputy fatally shoots woman armed with kitchen knife in Lancaster: LASD

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