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Television’s biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, the week in May when television executives revealed what new shows were coming and which old ones were going spoke to the power and influence that ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox had over popular culture.This past week offered more evidence of how that is diminishing, draped in confusion about the future wrought by the Hollywood writers strike.The week of schedule presentations, known as “upfronts” because networks are looking for millions of dollars in advertising commitments, have long been star-studded, news-making events.Johnny Carson announced the end of his late-night run at an NBC upfront. So convinced they had a hit, ABC showed advertisers the entire pilot episode of “Modern Family” one year (the same strategy didn’t work as well when NBC tried it with “Joey”). CBS rewarded advertisers with the Who in a private Carnegie Hall concert.This year the stars stayed home, unwilling to cross picket lines of striking writers outside Manhattan venues. That mea...

Princess Anne offers praise as Canada’s oldest military regiment marks anniversary

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

MONCTON, N.B. — Canada’s oldest continually serving cavalry regiment heard words of praise from a royal visitor today as part of festivities marking the southern New Brunswick unit’s 175th anniversary. Princess Anne says the 8th Canadian Hussars have established a reputation for military excellence during its storied history.The princess’s remarks came during anniversary festivities in Moncton, N.B., during which she spoke in her capacity as the regiment’s colonel-in-chief.Anne, sister to the King, has maintained a close relationship with the regiment often known as the Princess Louise’s since her appointment to the ceremonial role in June 1972.She’s slated to take part in a number of anniversary celebrations this weekend in Moncton and nearby Sussex, N.B., where the regiment has its headquarters.In addition to meeting past and present regiment members, the princess is expected to attend a commemorative concert, a parade and a gala dinner.This rep...

What causes those 'unexplainable' traffic jams?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

CHICAGO (NEXSTAR) - Traffic jams are nearly unavoidable on highways and interstates. Sometimes it’s easy to explain — crashes, construction, and sudden influxes of cars, for example. Americans are spending more time stuck in traffic than in recent years. Data and analytics firm INRIX recently released its Global Traffic Scorecard, showing plenty of U.S. cities are among the most congested. Nationally, the study found U.S. drivers “lost” an average of 51 hours sitting in traffic in 2022. Drivers in Chicago lost more hours - 155 - than drivers in any other metro, according to INRIX. When there is no obvious reason causing traffic delays, it can be a bit more infuriating.The phenomenon does have a name: phantom jam.  Hobby Lobby doesn’t use barcodes: Here’s their explanation It starts when one vehicle on an already busy roadway slows, even slightly, Berthold Horn, a computer science professor with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology told LiveScience in 2018. ...

What causes those ‘unexplainable’ traffic jams?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

CHICAGO (NEXSTAR) - Traffic jams are nearly unavoidable on highways and interstates. Sometimes it’s easy to explain - crashes, construction, and sudden influxes of cars, for example. Americans are spending more time stuck in traffic than in recent years. Data and analytics firm INRIX recently released its Global Traffic Scorecard, showing plenty of U.S. cities are among the most congested. Nationally, the study found U.S. drivers “lost” an average of 51 hours sitting in traffic in 2022. Drivers in Chicago lost more hours - 155 - than drivers in any other metro, according to INRIX. When there is no obvious reason causing traffic delays, it can be a bit more infuriating.The phenomenon does have a name: phantom jam.  Hobby Lobby doesn’t use barcodes: Here’s their explanation It starts when one vehicle on an already busy roadway slows, even slightly, Berthold Horn, a computer science professor with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology told LiveScience in 2018....

One person dead after CapMetro train hits pedestrian

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a train-pedestrian crash near Interstate 35 and Clarkson Avenue.Austin Police said it responded to the crash at 9:45 a.m. APD is investigating the incident. One adult died at the scene, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.CapMetro said to expect rail delays. The bus bridge will help customers between Highland and Downtown stations.

Austin African American Cultural and Heritage facility reopens. Here's what to expect

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)— There have been growing concerns about Austin changing, and some Black Austinites are questioning whether there are enough spaces dedicated to their culture. In fact, many have expressed their neighborhoods just aren't the same anymore. Some blame gentrification and even the fact Black neighbors have been pushed out to the outskirts of Austin with the rising cost of living and equity, among other things. Why Black people are leaving Austin, new efforts bringing culture to retain professionals The City of Austin has an African American Cultural and Heritage facility that’s been shut down for years because of the pandemic, undergoing renovations. Its grand reopening is Saturday at noon.The facility is located at 912 E. 11th St. on the historic east side. Not only did it undergo major renovations when it was shut down, but there are also new partnerships that are expected to take things at the center to a new level. The city is expected to elaborate on these changes i...

These are the top 20 high schools in Texas

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — It may be graduation season for millions of Texas students, but for others, the high school journey is just beginning. Texas, meanwhile, is home to some of the country's best high schools, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. One Dallas school even ranks in the outlet's top 10 for the entire country. U.S. News also broke down its national list into state-wide rankings, to give a more detailed look at the best schools in any given state. In Texas, schools in larger cities dominated the list — but two smaller southern cities, Edinburg and Brownsville, edge close to the state's top 10, earning spots at 11 and 12, respectively. This is what $2,000 in rent will get you in these Texas cities Many of the very top high schools share 99-100% graduation rates, one of several factors used to calculate the list. Among other factors are college readiness of students (30%), state test scores (20%), and underserved student performance (10%). Here's a look at...

‘Celebrate the most intense time of year’: A conversation with new Great Northern director Jovan Speller Rebollar

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

The weather is finally warming up, and Jovan C. Speller Rebollar is thinking about winter.Speller Rebollar started May 15 as the executive director of The Great Northern Festival, an annual celebration of winter with a focus on protecting our cold season amid a rapidly changing climate.She’ll co-lead the festival with Kate Nordstrum, who has been the festival’s director since 2019 and will continue as chief programming officer. The organization’s longtime plan has been to split the top job in two once the festival grew enough — a leadership structure they’re hoping will allow Speller Rebollar to oversee internal nonprofit administration and development while Nordstrum devotes her full attention toward curating the festival.The 2024 festival will take place from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4. More details are announced in November.Speller Rebollar is from Los Angeles but has lived in the Midwest for more than a decade. Now, she lives on a small homestead in northern Minnesota where she practices...

Literary calendar for May 21: Title IX story, comedy and literature lovers night out

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

SHERI/PEGGY BRENDEN: Sisters discuss “Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX,” about how athletes Peggy Brenden and Toni St. Pierre’s desire to compete on their high school sports teams eventually led to a legal precedent for schools nationwide. Sheri is the author. 6 p.m. Monday, May 22, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.Samantha Irby reads from her new humorous essay collection, “Quietly Hostile,” Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Next Chapter Booksellers in St. Paul (Courtesy of Next Chapter Booksellers)SAMANTHA IRBY: Author of the bestselling “An Unkindness of Magicians,” comedian, essayist and bitchesgottaeat blogger introduces “Quietly Hostile,” her humorous new essay collection named one of the most anticipated books of the year. With Lindy West, author, critic, columnist and screenwriter. 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.TERRI LIBENSON: Cha...

Schenectady man pleads not guilty in drug-related death

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has been arraigned in connection with a drug-related death. The Albany County District Attorney's Office said Reuben Sangster, 23, pleaded not guilty on May 17. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges Sangster sold fentanyl on November 7, 2022 near 10th Avenue in Watervliet, which caused the death of another person. He has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.Bail was set at $20,000 cash, with the condition of electronic monitoring upon release. Sangster was released to the supervision of probation and is expected to return to court on June 6.