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David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died just days before his 79th birthday.His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday. The cause of death and location…
‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.The Milwaukee Brewers, whose games Uecker had broadcast for over half a century, announced his death Thursday morning, calling it “one…
Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters reported significant gains Wednesday against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles, while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists in recent days as a final round of windy, flame-fanning weather moved through Southern California.With winds picking up again, much of the nation’s second-most populous metropolitan region was still…
For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires
By MELISSA GOLDIN and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated PressA billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires.Those are just a few of the…
Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of…
JetBlue is adding flights from MacArthur Airport to Boston
JetBlue announced Wednesday they will be adding nonstop flights to Boston from MacArthur Airport.The summer seasonal service will start April 30 at $49 each way, with outbound flights at 6 a.m. and return flights at 9:08 p.m. The service will run until Oct. 25.JetBlue currently flies to Orlando, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale from…
Heuermann court date postponed
A scheduled court appearance Wednesday by alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann has been postponed till Jan. 29 to allow time for prosecutors to answer a defense request to exclude DNA evidence. The defense motion states prosecutors will seek to introduce the DNA evidence which has previously not been used in New York.
Back to work: Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC five nights a week for early Trump days
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media WriterRachel Maddow is returning to her nightly perch on MSNBC — at least for the first few months of the second Trump administration.The network announced on Monday that Maddow will lead its coverage of Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 and, starting that night, begin airing her prime-time show five nights…
New wildfire warnings issued and more power is shut off as winds rise in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions Southern Californians faced new wildfire warnings Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week.Santa Ana winds that began gusting over the mountains before sunrise were forecast to…
New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched voters on a series of populist economic policies — floating proposals to hand out free money, slash taxes and fight hedge funds — in a speech Tuesday aimed at cleaning up the kitchen table issues that damaged Democrats in November.In her annual State of the…
MS-13 member pleads guilty to slaying of 2 girls and 5 others in New York
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A high-ranking member of an MS-13 clique in New York pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering and other federal charges in a case involving seven slayings, including the 2016 killings of two high school girls that focused the nation’s attention on the violent Central American street gang.Jairo Saenz, 28, entered the…
MTA reports the impact of the first week of congestion pricing
The MTA has shared the initial impacts of the first week of congestion pricing. According to their new numbers, the MTA said 200,000 fewer vehicles entered Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone below 60th Street. That’s down more than 7.5% from 2024.With fewer cars on the roads, inbound crossings moved 30-40% faster, and general traffic on Manhattan…