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The show must go on: Putting on a Tony Awards telecast during a writers’ strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New location? No script? No rehearsal? No sweat. Welcome to the 2023 Tony Awards, a show with an extra jolt of electricity this time due to the Hollywood writers’ strike.Unpredictability has been inserted into what is usually an upbeat, safe and chummy night. The strike has left Broadway’s biggest night without a script, in a new venue far from the theater district. A 1 1/2-hour pre-show on Pluto TV from 6:30-8 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin, will then throw to the three-hour main event led by Ariana DeBose on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.A total of 26 Tony Awards will be handed out Sunday for a season that had 40 new productions — 15 musicals, 24 plays and one special engagement during the first post-pandemic full season. Broadway had some very serious works this season, like the new plays “Cost of Living” and “The Kite Runner” and revivals of “Topdog/Underdog” and “Death of a Salesman,” led by Wendell Pierce. A revival of “...

Cyclist struck by Pace bus in Desplaines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

DES PLAINES, Ill. -- A bicyclist is in serious condition after being struck by a Pace bus Saturday evening. The city of Des Plaines said that the bus struck the individual in the 1000 block of Touhy Avenue around 5:40 p.m. Man, 70, found dead in house fire on far South Side ID’d The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital for serious injuries.The incident is still under investigation.

Sunday Forecast: Rain at times, cooler and windy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

Sunday: Rain at times, breezy & much cooler. Some late day clearing. NNE 15-25, G 30 mph. Beach hazards for all of southern Lake Michigan today due to high waves and swimming risk. Air quality is Moderate only in southern Chicagoland and rapidly improving. Steady temps near 60 almost all day. Sunday Night: Clearing skies & not as breezy. NNW 5-15 mph. Low: 52Monday: Sunny start, with increasing PM clouds & chance of showers. NW 10-15 mphHigh 72, upper 60s by the lakeExtended outlook calls for more sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday and temps getting closer to seasonal norms by 80 . Slight chance of isolated afternoon showers/t'storms both days. Sunny on Thursday with highs near 80. A sunny start on Friday with a chance of iso. showers/t'storms in the afternoon. Dad's day weekend at this point looking partly cloudy and pleasant with temps in the mid 70s. 

Sunday Brunch: Hummus pizza with Toni Okamoto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

Check out this morning's Sunday Brunch with Toni Okamoto where she shares healthy, vegan recipes that are still fun. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Interstate 95 lanes partially collapse in Philadelphia after truck fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

(The Hill) – Northbound Interstate 95 lanes have partially collapsed in Philadelphia after a truck caught fire under the highway, authorities said.Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management said in a tweet Sunday morning that all lanes of the interstate were closed in both directions due to "fire/road collapse" between Woodhaven and Aramingo exits."Other streets closed for the response," the agency added. "Avoid area. Plan and seek alternative travel routes."The agency tweeted earlier Sunday that all lanes in the area were closed due to a “large fire.”“All lanes on 1-95 are shut down in both directions nearing Cottman Avenue exit due to large fire. Smoke is visible. Avoid 1-95 approaching Northeast Philadelphia and expect delays,” the office tweeted.6ABC News reported that a tanker truck caught fire beneath an I-95 overpass and flames spread to the I-95 lanes above, causing parts of the highway in the Tacony part of northeast Philadelphia to collapse.NBC 10 reported that the sou...

Homicide investigations underway in Llano County after 2 found dead in river

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – On Saturday, two people were found dead floating in the Llano River in Kingsland. Officials have opened homicide investigations regarding the deaths.LCSO said at approximately 10:10 a.m. Saturday, a 911 call was received regarding two people lying face down in the water. Deputies and Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens then responded to the scene.The two people were confirmed to be dead, and Texas Rangers and LCSO investigators were called out to the scene.According to officials, the two deaths were being investigated as homicides.LCSO identified the victims as Mark Baldwin and Kellie Leeann McCormick, both of Kingsland.Officials asked that anyone with any information regarding this case call the Llano County Sheriff’s Office at 325-247-5767 or Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-TIPS (8477).LCSO said there have not been any arrests made in connection to the investigation, and there was no suspect information currently available.This incident...

St. Louis CITY SC on track for historic feat among MLS expansion teams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The inaugural season of St. Louis CITY SC is nearly halfway complete, and so is the chance for one historic MLS feat when it comes to expansion teams. CITY SC will host LA Galaxy for a MLS matinee Sunday, kicking off at noon CT. Fans will be able to watch the matchup on FOX 2. As CITY SC hosts Galaxy, the timing is interesting given that St. Louis is right on pace for a record that Los Angeles' other MLS team (LAFC) owns. In 2017, LAFC finished its inaugural season with 57 points in the regular season to set an MLS record for most points among an expansion team. RELATED - Inter Miami visits St. Louis next month. Will Messi play? St. Louis CITY SC is right on pace to challenge that record, if not shatter it by the season's end. St. Louis improved to 28 points on the season after last weekend's victory, their third consecutive on home grounds. Following that victory, CITY SC set MLS expansion team records for the most points (28), most goals scored (32), most victories ...

16-year-old shot and killed outside party in South L.A. 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a teenager was shot and killed overnight in the Manchester Square neighborhood of South Los Angeles. According to LAPD, a shots fired call came in around 11:45 p.m. from the area of 74th Street and Western Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a 16-year-old Black male lying dead on the sidewalk in front of homes on 74th Street east of Western Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest that organizers of a high school flyer party at a rental hall on Western Avenue were charging a cover charge to get in, and that the teen was walking away from the party when he was shot and killed.  CHP Patrol cars slam into La Puente home during high-speed pursuit “It does seem that nothing really occurred at the party inside,” said LAPD Lieutenant Victoria Lim. “Everything happened outside.” Police say that the 16-year-old, who remains unidentified, is the only victim of the shooting. The suspect description has...

Why are there so many parrots in Los Angeles?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

If you've ever been on a peaceful afternoon walk through Santa Monica or Northeast Los Angeles, you may have seen them fly overhead or heard them squawking in their communal roosts. Thousands of non-native parrots call Los Angeles home, much to the enjoyment of the local community of bird enthusiasts.While no extant species of parrot are native to the continental U.S., experts say there are as many as nine species of parrot found in the Los Angeles area, introduced decades ago and continuing to grow in population.But how exactly did they get here, and is their presence having a negative impact on the local ecosystem?This undated photo shows a lilac-crowned parrot photographed in Los Angeles County. (Luke Tiller/Pasadena Audubon Society)Luke Tiller is president of the Pasadena Audubon Society, a collection of bird watchers and enthusiasts with ties to the national organization of the same name.He says rumors about how the parrots ended up in Los Angeles have been running rampant for ...

CBD and Tinnitus: A Look Into Potential Interactions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:20 GMT

Tinnitus, characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, is a condition that affects a significant portion of Americans. Among potential alternative therapies for managing this challenging symptom, Cannabidiol (CBD) has sparked considerable interest. Let’s take a closer look at current understanding of CBD’s potential role in tinnitus management.Understanding TinnitusFirst, a look at what tinnitus is.Tinnitus, a condition that manifests as a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, and it affects around 15% to 20% of the population. It’s not a condition in itself but moreover a symptom of an underlying condition like age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory system disorder. Managing tinnitus can pose a significant challenge for many and there are limited treatments out there.Understanding CBDCannabidiol, better known as CBD, is one of over 100 compounds known as cannabinoids found in hemp and cannabis plants. Unlike another famous compound,...