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‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday.Sony Pictures reported that “Gran Turismo” opened with $17.3 million over the weekend, while Warner Bros. estimated that “Barbie,” in its sixth week of release, took in $17.1 million. Those totals could change when final ticket sales are counted Monday.The weekend was also an usual one in multiplexes. U.S. movie theaters held the second annual National Cinema Day on Sunday, with $4 tickets to all films and showtimes at nearly all of the country’s theaters. “Barbie” was expected to be the top draw during the discounted day, with a particular boost coming from repeat viewings. With a domestic total of $594.8 million in ticket sales, “Barbie” has passed “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” ($574 million) to become the year’s biggest domestic hit. With $1.34 billion worldwide...

Israel says its foreign minister met with his Libyan counterpart in sign of burgeoning ties

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

The Israeli and Libyan foreign ministers met secretly in Italy last week, Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced Sunday, in what it said was the first-ever meeting between the country’s top diplomats.The meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Najla Mangoush, foreign minister of the Tripoli-based government, marked a small breakthrough for Israel’s government, whose hard-line policies toward the Palestinians have led to a cooling of its burgeoning ties with the Arab world.“I spoke with the foreign minister about the great potential for relations between the two countries,” Cohen said in a statement. He said the meeting was hosted by Italy’s foreign minister in Rome.Cohen said he discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libya’s former Jewish community, including renovating synagogues and cemeteries. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said talks also touched on possible Israeli assistance for humanitarian issues, agriculture and water management.There was no immedi...

Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Don Sundquist, a Republican who was twice elected governor of Tennessee and also served 12 years in Congress, died Sunday. He was 87.Sundquist died at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis on Sunday morning, according to a family spokeswoman. He died peacefully, surrounded by family members, following surgery and a short illness, according to a statement Sunday morning from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office. “He took great pride in bringing people together, regardless of differences, to work together for the common good,” Lee said in the statement. Sundquist never lost an election in eight tries in Tennessee — six for Congress and two for governor — but he emerged as a divisive figure during his final years in office as the state feuded over whether to create an income tax.Sundquist was elected to Congress in 1982, representing parts of West and Middle Tennessee.He kept the seat until running for governor in 1994 when he became Tennessee’s 47th chief executiv...

Sun drunk: What it is and how to avoid it

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

Shreveport, La (KTAL/KMSS) — Many across the U.S. have experienced a hot summer and for some, that will likely continue through the Labor Day weekend. And while the unofficial end of summer is often marked with celebrations featuring alcoholic beverages, it's important to avoid becoming 'sun drunk.' It's hardly a secret that drinking while in the hot summer sun can have consequences. Among those is an increased risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Research has shown that, after drinking alcohol, the UV light necessary to burn your skin is significantly less than when you haven't had alcohol. Hungover? Avoid your cravings — try these foods, drinks instead However, sun drunkenness is more than applying sunscreen and 'slip, slop, slap, sleek, slide'.What is sun drunk? According to LSU Health Shreveport Clinical Assistant Professor Kabiul Haque, "sun drunk" combines intoxication, dehydration, heat drying the skin, fatigue, lightheadedness/dizziness, and weakness."Drinking under the sun c...

Gophers football at the Fair comes with a side of Hawkeyes

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

Gophers football players and head coach P.J. Fleck had some of their State Fair food menus set for their visit on Thursday. It included sweet and savory items.They also had to digest something sour.During “The P.J. Fleck Show” on FOX 9, one Gophers fan sat down next to a group of players watching the TV recording and shared his message.“Just so you guys beat Iowa,” the fan said. “Gotta beat Iowa. You haven’t beat Iowa forever.”“Yeah,” one player responded.“You gotta beat ‘em,” the fan repeated.Then as if on cue, Fleck was asked on the show a few minutes later if there was a theme when interacting with fans at the Fair.“Beat Iowa,” Fleck replied. “… It’s usually like, ‘Beat Iowa and why haven’t you?’ As I’m walking by, too. Just because.”Everyone in maroon and gold knows it’s been a long time since Minnesota beat the Hawkeyes. The U has lost to its southern rivals eight straight times since 2014, going 0-6 under Fleck. And Minnesota hasn’t won in Iowa City since 1999; the U goes on t...

Business People: Jake Loesch to head Citizens League

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

OF NOTEJake LoeschThe Citizens League, a St. Paul-based nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy organization, announced Jake Loesch as executive director, effective Sept. 18. Loesch most recently led communications and public engagement at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He succeeds Kate Cimino.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAmplio Economic Development Corp., an Arden Hills-based statewide nonprotfit focused on small-business financing opportunities, announced the following officers for its board of directors: Chair: James E. Terrell, Fortis Capital; Vice Chair: Kari Collins, Ramsey County, and Secretary/Treasurer: Kim Storey, Highland Bank; new board members are: Steve Erchul, Smith Schafer CPAs; Michael Gay, Frandsen Financial; Julie Kimble, KimbleCo; Jimmy Loyd, City of Saint Paul, and Mary Stoick, Sunrise Banks.EDUCATIONThe Minnesota Department of Education announced that Patty Hand has been named chief operating officer. Hand previously served multiple roles in urban, suburban an...

Fatal motorcycle crash in Kingsbury under investigation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single motorcycle crash that occurred on August 26 in Kingsbury. The operator, Kenneth Fish, 49, of Fort Edward, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday at 10:17 a.m., officers responded to the area of State Route 4 just north of Green Barn Road, where upon arrival, police located a single motorcycle off the road in a ditch. The preliminary investigation determined that Fish was traveling south on State Route 4 when he went off the roadway and struck a speed limit sign before coming to a rest in the ditch. A portion of the roadway was closed for a time while the scene was assessed. The crash remains under investigation.

Rollover crash on I-280 leaves one dead

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

A rollover crash on I-280 near San Mateo early Sunday morning left one person dead.The crash was first reported just before 3 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of SR-92, the road leading to the San Mateo bridge. According to authorities, 911 callers said that a black vehicle had rolled over with the driver still inside, and that a separate vehicle had collided with an unknown object in the southbound lanes of the highway.Redwood City CHP officers responded to the scene. After a preliminary investigation, officers believe that the first vehicle was traveling southbound on I-280 when they took a sharp left turn for “unknown reasons.” As a result, the car drove off the road into a concrete pillar supporting the SR-92 over-crossing before coming to rest in the fast lane.According to Redwood City CHP, a second vehicle then crashed into the disabled vehicle at 75 miles per hour. Police say the driver of the second vehicle’s attention was drawn elsewhere when the crash occurred.The ...

Napa County collision leaves one dead

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

By Bay City NewsAt least one person is dead after a traffic collision near Sage Canyon Road in unincorporated Napa County early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.At around 5:35 a.m. Sunday, officers were first alerted to the accident which occurred along Lower Chiles Valley Road just west of the Nichelini Family Winery on Sage Canyon Road.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Sonoma County authorities search for fatal hit-and-run suspect Crashes and Disasters | Two-year-old killed in Fremont parking lot collision Crashes and Disasters | San Jose pedestrian hit, killed by car at intersection near Interstate 680 Crashes and Disasters | Oakland police release image of driver sought in hit-and-run crash that killed a 94-year-old woman Crashes and Disasters | Caltrain hits, kills person while approaching Belmont station It was unclear whether more than one vehicle was involved in the accide...

Browns’ suffers season-ending knee injury; CB Ward has concussion, WR Goodwin back from blood clots

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:59:42 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. will miss his second straight season with an injury after hurting his right knee on the opening kickoff in Saturday’s exhibition in Kansas City.Grant had worked his way back from an Achilles tendon tear only to suffer another major injury the first time he touched the ball for Cleveland in a game. Grant signed a three-year, $10 million contract as a free agent in 2022.The 31-year-old had been brought in to improve the Browns’ return game but got hurt in training camp and missed last season.Coach Kevin Stefanski did not provide any specifics on Grant’s injury, but conveyed his concern for him.“Very disappointed for Jakeem,” Stefanski said on a Zoom call. “To see a guy that worked so hard to come back from the previous injuries. I just marvel at his strength and I know his teammates do as well, so that’s a tough one. We had high hopes for Jakeem. ”Grant’s injury was the most significant, but t...