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Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, dies at 89

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement. A member of Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe, Arkin was an immediate success in movies with the Cold War spoof "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" and peaked late in life with his win as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.” More than 40 years separated his first Oscar nomination, for "The Russians are Coming," from his nomination for playing a conniving Hollywood producer in the Oscar-winning “Argo.”In recent years he starred opposite Michael Douglas in the ...

Kids' lemonade stand raises $7.2K to support Festus family through tragedy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

FESTSUS, Mo. - What started as a summertime lemonade stand ended up growing into a large community effort to support a Festus family through hard times. Earlier this month, a group of children on Cairo Drive organized a lemonade stand. It was inspired by a close friend Welker who recently passed away. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live The kids wanted to honor Welker's memory, and they ultimately decided to give all the money they earned to his parents, Zach and Kristen. "The amount of instant support was absolutely amazing," Amy Horrell, a mother for one of the children involved with the lemonade stand, told FOX 2. "It was such an uplifting experience to be part of. The kids were so proud and happy to be able to do something." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Court docs: St. Louis Co. man assaults wife after being told to turn down music

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. - A St. Louis County man accused of assaulting his wife over a request to turn down music recently ended up in jail.Prosecutors have charged Miguel Duenas, 38, with one count of fourth-degree domestic assault in the investigation, which dates back to June 17, 2023 at a Bridgeton home on Beaverton Drive. This St. Louis suburb named among Money.com’s ’50 best places’ to live Investigators say Duenas became angry at his wife when she told him to turn down the volume of music so she could work from home. Moments later, according to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Duenas grabbed by the back of her hair and pulled her head back aggressively. Court docs allege Duenas then told his wife he was going to disable her vehicle so she couldn't leave. He reportedly threw her keys into the backyard, then damaged several parts of the hood to make it inoperable. Investigators say he later pushed her wife down the basement. A witness contacted police, later leading to Duenas' arre...

Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

By COLLIN BINKLEY (AP Education Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance. That doesn’t factor in her student loans, which have been on hold since the start of the pandemic and are estimated to cost $300 a month. The pause in repayment has been a lifeline keeping the 25-year-old afloat.“I don’t even know where I would begin to budget that money,” said Chanthanouvong, who works in marketing in San Francisco.Now, after more than three years, the lifeline is being pulled away. More than 40 million Americans will be on the hook for federal student loan payments starting in the fall. Many of those borrowers hoped their debt would be reduced or wiped out entirely under President Joe Biden’s forgiveness plan, which the Supreme Court struck down on Friday. Without cancellation, the Education Department predicted borrowers would fall behind on their loans at historic rates. A...

Safe-stealing serial burglar caught with unregistered gun, purloined electric skateboard, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

A man will likely face a slew of charges after he was connected to multiple thefts and burglaries in Riverside and, while already in custody, was found to possess an unregistered handgun and a valuable stolen electric skateboard, police said.The investigation began with the burglary of a business in the 2000 block of Iowa Avenue in Riverside last month, resulting in the theft of "several thousand dollars" from an ATM and damage to the business, the Riverside Police Department said in a news release. "The break-in was captured on video and the assigned detective recognized the suspect as a local man on probation for theft-related crimes, 27-year-old Michael Aria Javdani," the release said. Detectives then began to connect Javdani to additional thefts and burglaries, police said. The targets included a sushi restaurant, tea spot, sandwich shop, the County of Riverside Department of Child Support Services building and the VIP Nightclub. The county building and the nightclub were burgla...

Disneyland cancels general ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash amidst technical issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

General ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash, a popular Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, were paused and ultimately canceled on Thursday after technical difficulties plagued the virtual queue.Disneyland Resort officials shared a message on the ticket website regarding the cancellation of general ticket sales. Disneyland Resort sets opening date for ‘Rogers: The Musical’ “Guests can visit Disneyland.com/oogieboogiebash on Thursday, July 6 at 9 a.m. for an update, which may include the date and time when new sales will resume,” the ticket queue website said. “We commit to providing advance notice prior to activating new sales and strive to make the process as smooth as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.A screenshot from Oogie Boogie Bash ticket queue. (Disney)Magic Key holders got early access to the ticket queue for Oogie Boogie Bash on June 27. The pre-sale tickets sold out that same day. Last year, all ticket sales sold out in less than a week.The e...

7 ways to keep your dog calm during fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

Even though personal fireworks are illegal in many cities, we know many people ignore the law around the July 4th holiday weekend.This means the sight and sound of crackling bottle rockets, Roman candles, flowers and sparklers – legal or illegal – will echo through neighborhoods for several nights, which poses a unique risk to dogs.There are two main reasons why man’s best friend is easily spooked by fireworks.The first is the most obvious. Fireworks are loud.“Dogs have exceptional hearing,” Purina explains. “If a dog comes running to the sound of a crinkling food wrapper from a different part of the house, you can imagine how sensitive they are to firecrackers.“Smithsonian digs a little deeper.“Dogs hear more than twice as many frequencies as humans, and they can also hear sounds roughly four times further away. Reacting to every sound would demand too much energy, and so dog brains must determine which sounds are significant and which can be tuned out.”Fireworks, Smithsonian expla...

From Aqua to Madness – the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

From Aqua to Madness: The 163rd LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Grabbitz, hip-hop from A.R. The Mermaid, pop from Bebe Rexha, punk from the Vandals, ska from Madness, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Man On Man (A.F. Cortés)From Aqua to MadnessAlso this week:Joey Holman of print stars Man On Man told us that, “Just because there are laws created doesn’t introduce a new form or paranoia, but it certainly adds weight to the existing paranoia. Even in liberal cities like L.A. or New York, it’s cute to pretend that we’re all good and safe, but we’re not. People are still targeted in these bigger cities. To present that part of yourself to the world is dangerous. It wasn’t safe for me as a teenager to be gay. It just wasn’t. It wasn’t safe for Roddy either, and we grew up in very different places. Roddy...

Emmy-Considered Laura Hopper: A Resolute Force in the Film Industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

In the glitz and glamor of the film industry, where dreams are both shattered and fulfilled, Laura Hopper stands as a true powerhouse. With her recent Emmy consideration for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Rachel Herschberger in Netflix’s Umbrella Academy, she carved a niche for herself in an industry notorious for its challenges and obstacles. Hopper’s extraordinary journey as an actor and filmmaker reveals her unwavering determination and belief in herself, and her willingness to advocate for women in her field is inspiring.It all began in a small town where Hopper’s passion for the arts ignited. As a young girl, she lost herself in the magic of movies, watching in awe as her favorite actors brought their characters to life. She didn’t realize that one day she would be the one captivating audiences.However, Hopper’s path to success was not without its hurdles. Like any aspiring artist, Hopper faced countless rejections, auditions that ...

Toll Brothers announces clubhouse grand opening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:58 GMT

Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced the July grand opening of The Resort clubhouse at Regency at Folsom Ranch, an exclusive gated 55+ master-planned community featuring an array of luxury home designs with access to first-class amenities, dog parks and miles of outdoor trails and biking paths in Folsom, California. Homebuyers are invited to tour the new clubhouse during the grand opening celebrations, which will be held July 15, July 22 and July 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 3561 Olive Orchard Drive in Folsom.The Resort clubhouse at Regency at Folsom Ranch in Folsom, California, offers a luxurious 55+ active-adult lifestyle and stunning resort-style amenities. The 18,000-square-foot clubhouse features a wide array of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, an on-site market, fire pits, gathering areas, bocce and pickleball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center showcasing premier opportunities for recreation ...