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Dean's Interviews: Mark Ruffalo in 'Poor Things'

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interview with Mark Ruffalo as he stars in the new Yorgos Lanthimos film, 'Poor Things.'Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Teen charged with intoxication assault after injuring officer, causing vehicle fire

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 17-year-old was charged with intoxication assault in Travis County following an incident that injured an Austin police officer off State Highway 71, according to court documents filed Tuesday.KXAN reached out to the teen's attorney. This story will be updated if a statement is received.Documents said around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, a transmission was sent over the police radio for an officer down.“It was apparent by the radio traffic that the Officer, and/or their vehicle, had been struck by a civilian vehicle,” documents said.Records showed a Drug Recognition Officer responded to investigate the incident.According to documents, an APD officer was working on a separate crash that occurred on Highway 71 and had the entire service road closed for traffic.“The highway closure included lit flares, traffic cones, and marked patrol vehicles with emergency lights activated,” documents said.According to the court documents, a vehicle drove toward the blocked road and tried to vee...

Austin-Travis County health leaders urge testing as STI rates increase

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County leaders are urging residents to utilize local low-cost and free testing and treatment options for sexually transmitted infections, as the number of reported infections has risen recently. According to Austin Public Health, the Austin area is following a national trend of increasing levels of many STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia. Amid soaring rates of STIs, the CDC has a new recommendation to reduce them “Anyone can get an STI, but many don’t show symptoms,” said APH's Dr. Desmar Walkes. “At the same time, many STIs can be treated, and early detection can prevent major complications and spread. With the rate of infection rising nationally and locally, we urge everyone to get tested regularly and treat any infections as soon as possible.” The most current data available from the Texas Department of State Health Services show what APH called alarming statistics, including: The number of new chlamydia infections per per...

Austin City Council could vote on initial land development code changes Thursday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council is expected to vote on phase one of its HOME initiative Thursday, a series of proposed changes to Austin's land development code. HOME, which stands for Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment, is a proposal brought forward by Council Member Leslie Pool. In a conference Tuesday, she said the changing landscape in Austin has made single-family homes inaccessible, with Pool calling for diversified housing options. Austin leaders pitch ‘HOME’ initiative 2 days before city council vote At Tuesday's conference, those against HOME asked for a delayed vote on phase one to allow for more community engagement first. They said they worry affordable single-family homes could be torn down to make way for more expensive, luxury townhomes.Supporters said more dense housing permitted in Austin will help with affordability. They pointed to cities like Houston and Portland that have seen some success since similar land development code changes were made.You c...

Minnesota flag finalists to be on display at Mall of America this weekend

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

Six finalists for the Minnesota state flag design as selected by the State Emblems Redesign Committee in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2022. (Courtesy of the State Emblems Redesign Commission)Debate over Minnesota’s next flag has mostly taken place on screens, but this weekend Minnesotans will have a chance to see the finalists in person.Fabric versions of the six finalists selected by the State Emblems Redesign Commission will be on display at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday. They’ll appear in the mall’s Huntington Bank Rotunda.On Nov. 21, the 13-member commission narrowed down finalists from the more than 2,000 flag design submissions it received in October. State lawmakers earlier this year passed legislation to change the state’s symbols, and created the commission to handle the process.The commission started its work in September and must choose new designs no later than Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota will adopt the new symbols on May 11, 2024, unless the ...

Leather goods shop opening in downtown Saratoga Springs

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Local Branch, an artisan leather goods store, is opening in downtown Saratoga Springs. The shop is set to have its grand opening on December 9 and 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owners Blaine and Mackenzie Vossler launched The Local Branch in 2009 and operated out of a mobile Airstream trailer. In 2018, they opened their first brick and mortar shop in Skaneateles.The Local Branch is located in the former Saratoga Coffee Traders space at 447 Broadway. The coffee shop closed after 17 years due to the shop's lease not being extended. Bakery relocating, opening storefront in Latham The shop carries homemade leather and canvas made apparel, bags, accessories, candles, woodworking, gifts and more. You can view all their products on The Local Branch website.

St. Louis man charged with murder after victim dies in hospital

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a death in the O’Fallon neighborhood of St. Louis. Jeffery Santee, 40, was taken into custody on December 5 and is now facing a murder charge. Santee is being held in custody without bail.The police responded to a call for assault at a hospital on December 3. The victim, Jeraun Spiva, 41, was found in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with head trauma. Spiva's mother received a phone call from her son, and he said that he had been assaulted.Spiva's parents found him with a head injury at his home in the 4200 block of Fair Avenue. They rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he had emergency surgery. Spiva was not expected to survive; his mother contacted the police department. Spiva died due to his injuries on December 5 at 11:35 a.m.If anyone knows any information related to this case, contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371, or anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can cont...

Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Handicapping the College Football Playoff, sizing up the NFL draft and mourning Darian Hagan’s CU departure

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

In this edition of the Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast, Denver Post columnist Mark Kiszla talks sports betting, bourbon, Broncos and the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff. Among the topics discussed:Kiz is joined by Denver Post staff Nuggets beat writer Bennett “Benito” Durando as they break down the College Football Playoff and the game lines they are eyeing this weekend.Kiz talks Broncos and their chances for a playoff Berth after winning five of their last six games.Nate Kiszla, son of Kiz, stops by to talk bourbon with his pops.The Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Google Music | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “Bumble Bees” by Schama NoelWant more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Big Goldsilver.be company scam before Christmas

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

A resident of the village of Denderleeuw in Flanders has contacted the police in the city of Wavre regarding fraud committed by the owners of the Goldsilver.be website. This website has long been known as fraudulent, and there are quite a few online reviews from people who paid money but never received their goods.This "company" conducted another major fraudulent operation just before this Christmas. In April 2023, a Spanish client fell victim to this fraud and was told that the courier had been robbed, requiring a lot of time to obtain insurance. However, the client never received either the money or the goods.The company is registered at a virtual address in Wavre, but there has never been an office there. It has no phone or other contact details. The company has a Belgian registration number BE05999205511300, but according to our investigation, the owners reside in another country. The victim from Denderleeuw paid for 19 1 oz coins, but there was no response.The 52-year-old man w...

What is going wrong at Ajax Amsterdam?

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:25:04 GMT

Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Clarence Seedorf, and Dennis Bergkamp, are just a few of the world football greats who took their first steps toward greatness at the famed academy set up at AFC Ajax. The Dutch giants have been responsible for finding some of the best footballers of all time in the past and, with their help, they have won the Eredivisie league title a record 36 times.  Throw in 20 KNVB Cups and 4 European Cups, and Ajax can be considered to be one of the top football clubs in world football. All of this success is a far cry from the Ajax of the 2023/24 season, however, as the club is currently enduring the worst period in their rich history.A Season To ForgetAs it stands, Ajax have collected just 18 points from their first 13 games in this campaign, leaving them just 4 points clear of the relegation zone and a huge 24 points behind runaway leaders, PSV Eindhoven. Anyone looking to bet online on Dutch football will be ignoring the Amsterdam club this season ...