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‘Insidious 5’ topples ‘Indiana Jones’ 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived.In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another franchise fifth – ” Insidious: The Red Door.” The horror film starring and directed by Patrick Wilson scared up $32.7 million in ticket sales from 3,188 theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday.It did better than the last installment, “Insidious: The Last Key,” from 2018 and is the most any PG-13 horror movie has earned in its debut in the past two years.“Insidious 5” was not well reviewed — but modestly budgeted scary movies are often critic-proof when it comes to the box office. This Blumhouse-produced franchise starring Wilson and Rose Byrne began in 2011 under the direction of James Wan and has been responsible for over $570 million in global box office returns — and none of the films have cost more than $16 million to produce. Only the first movie received a “fresh” rating on Rotten T...

Massachusetts boy scout, 11, dies after New Hampshire boating accident: ‘Our hearts are forever broken’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

The boy scout who recently died in a New Hampshire boating accident has been identified as a Massachusetts middle schooler, according to his family who said their “hearts are forever broken” by the “unimaginable loss” of their 11-year-old boy.The Lexington boy, Keoni Hubbard, was killed following a Friday afternoon boating accident on Manning Lake in Gilmanton, N.H.“Our hearts are forever broken by the loss of our Keoni,” the Hubbard family said in a statement. “Beloved by his family and friends, Keoni’s spirit and empathy for others resonated with all who love and admire him.“Keoni was simply the best — a selfless child who truly found joy in the happiness of others,” the family added. “Our family appreciates the support of the community and respectfully asks that you respect our privacy as we mourn the unimaginable loss of our beloved Keoni.”The 11-year-old member of Boy Scout Troop 119 in Lexington was ...

Counties with the most bridges in dire need of repair in Illinois

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

(Stacker) -- One in three U.S. bridges is in need of repair or replacement, according to data from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, including 29% of interstate bridges. The cost to make these repairs is estimated to be in excess of $54 billion.Stacker investigated which counties in Illinois have the most bridges in dire need of repair using data from the Federal Highway Administration. The data is accurate as of June 15, 2022. Counties are ranked by percent of bridges in "poor" condition and ties are broken by percent square meters of bridges in poor condition. Counties that have no bridges or have no bridges in poor condition are excluded from the list.#20. Schuyler County- Bridges in poor condition: 11.5% (13 of 113 bridges)- Square meters of bridges in poor condition: 9.9% (2,957 of 29,771 square meters of bridges)#19. DeKalb County- Bridges in poor condition: 12.3% (32 of 261 bridges)- Square meters of bridges in poor condition: 9.3% (5,794 of 62,364 ...

Adult transported from Hamilton Pool Reserve in 'serious' condition after heat incident Sunday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County STAR Flight transported a patient in "serious, but stable" condition from Hamilton Pool Preserve Sunday afternoon after a heat-related incident.Austin and Travis County emergency crews responded to Hamilton Pool Preserve Sunday after reports of a patient experiencing a "heat-related issue" along the trail. The call came in just before 3 p.m. Sunday. Travis County Parks staff, the Lake Travis Fire Department, STAR Flight and Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) all responded to the call. The patient required a "cold water immersion treatment." STAR Flight later transported them from the scene, with officials adding their condition was still serious, but had stabilized.After initial reports of a possible second patient, ATCEMS officials confirmed only one patient was involved in the incident.

Texas Memorial Museum debuts new name, renovations this fall

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a year's worth of renovations, the Texas Memorial Museum is set to reopen to the public in stages beginning this fall — as well as debut a new name.The Texas Memorial Museum has changed its name to the Texas Science and Natural History Museum. After announcing "extensive renovation" work last November, the facility is slated to reopen to the public in September. RELATED: Texas Memorial Museum to unveil renovations starting in fall 2023 Some of the improvements to the museum include building upgrades like "roof repairs, revitalization of foundational exhibits, installation of new exhibitions and features, and improvements that will allow for hosted events," per the museum's website.Amid announcements of the planned upgrades last fall, the University of Texas at Austin called it "the most extensive renovation in decades." The historic museum, located off Trinity Street, was originally built in the 1930s and allows visitors to learn more about the natural world ...

Nothing will change for Anthony Edwards after signing big extension with Timberwolves

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

There is always so much talk about what will be different for a young athlete after he or she signs that first big contract coming off the initial rookie deal.Such narratives will certainly spin around Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, as well. The pressure and expectations will surely ramp up for the 21-year-old after Saturday, when he signed his 5-year extension that will be worth between $217 and $260 million.And yet that’s all unlikely to be the case. The probable outcome is that nothing will change for Anthony Edwards. Or, at the very least, nothing about him will change.He already spent the past year-plus carrying himself like the franchise leader. He assumes responsibility for losses and lifts teammates after victories. He expects himself to perform at his peak, particularly when pressure is at its highest. He plays every night, so long as it’s physically feasible. He continues to advance his game, both in the season and out of it. He’s connected with the ...

Twins enter the All-Star break under .500 and in second place

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey spoke before Sunday’s game like a man who expected to be a buyer later this month at the upcoming trade deadline.Sure, one game won’t change that. But that was before his team fell 15-2 to the Baltimore Orioles to end the first half of the season, collecting just four hits in a beatdown that led to boos, at times, from the Target Field crowd.The Twins, who began the season talking about deep playoff runs and have expressed faith all along that a lagging offense will turn things around, enter the break in second place, a half game behind the Cleveland Guardians. That’s after they spent much of the first half in first place but were unable to put space between themselves and their American League Central foes.The fact Falvey was even in a position to be speaking about making additions at the deadline is a testament to how weak the division is. At the break, none of the five teams are above .500, meaning that the Twins, even if they d...

Position change a good fit for Wild fifth-round pick Aaron Pionk

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

Aaron Pionk wasn’t completely surprised when his North American Hockey League coach told him the Wilderness wanted him to play defense. Still, he wasn’t thrilled to hear it.“I guess it was a little weird to hear from a coach that he doesn’t want you to play the position you’ve always played,” he said.Pionk, 20, had always been a forward, specifically a center, but had heard the suggestion before from his father, Scott — a longtime coach with stops in the USHL and Division III Wisconsin-Superior now running the nascent Stella Maris Academy hockey program in Duluth.“My dad kind of gave me hints my whole life,” Aaron said this week during the Wild’s three-day prospects camp. “He, maybe, saw something in there.”And there was the fact that after being drafted by Sioux Falls of the USHL, Pionk failed to make the team as a forward. So, when the Wilderness called, the Hermantown native and graduate of its perennial hockey power high school read the writing on the wall and went with it.Smart...

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

WASHINGTON — As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.The world’s biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member. Military spending by member nations lags behind long-standing goals. An inability to compromise over who should serve as NATO’s next leader forced an extension of the current secretary-general’s term for an extra year.Perhaps the most difficult questions are over how Ukraine should be eased into NATO. Some maintain admitting Ukraine would fulfill a promise made years ago and be a necessary step to deter Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. Others fear it would be seen as a provocation that could spiral into an even wider conflict.“I don’t think it’s ready for membership in NATO,” President Joe Biden told CNN in an interview airing Sunday. He said joining NATO requires ...

7/9/23: Flooding Threat Continues into Monday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:30:55 GMT

Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth:Storm system is here, and it is not going anywhere anytime soon. This means we will continue with steady rain overnight with bursts of heavier rain likely. This could lead to localized flash flooding concerns, especially near the smaller creeks and streams. Flood Watch remains in effect until Tuesday afternoon.Area of low pressure to our south will actually intensify overnight tonight. It will then track towards the north very slowly, but as it does this it will throw additional moisture towards eastern New York and Western New England. This will once again renew the threat for flash flooding overnight and into Monday morning.We have already seen radar estimated rainfall totals from across the area ranging from 1 to almost 3 inches of rain as of 5pm. We will be adding to these number with many more expecting to see an additional 2-4" of rainfall with locally higher amounts, especially in the northern Berkshires and southern Ve...