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Billy Porter: 'I have to sell my house' because of Hollywood strikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

(The Hill) -- Actor Billy Porter claimed over the weekend that due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, he has to sell his house. In an interview with the Evening Standard published Sunday, Porter told the news outlet that he has to refinance his values due to the strike, adding that he was scheduled to work on several film and TV projects next month. “Yeah! Because we’re on strike. And I don’t know when we’re gonna go back [to work],” Porter told British outlet Evening Standard. “The life of an artist, until you make f--- you money — which I haven’t made yet — is still check-to-check.”“None of that is happening. So to the person who said ‘we’re going to starve them out until they have to sell their apartments,’” Porter added, referencing a Deadline story where an unnamed Hollywood executive said as much. “You’ve already starved me out.” Wayne Brady comes out as pansexual Porter, who starred in the FX series "Pose," shared his concern that actors currently don't have the ability to rec...

New McFlurry flavor arrives at McDonald's Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — If you're missing the Grimace shake, McDonald's is debuting a new sweet treat you can try starting this week.Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry (Image from McDonald's Menu Spotter)McDonald's announced that its new Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry will be available at participating stores across the United States on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The new flavor will include "creamy vanilla soft serve" blended with "crispy cereal mix and chocolatey peanut butter cookie pieces," according to the chain's Menu Spotter. The new flavor will be available alongside the classic M&M and Oreo McFlurries for a limited time, or while supplies last. The Menu Spotter tease, which was released last month, did not say how many stores would be participating, just that the new McFlurry would be offered at "participating McDonald’s locations nationwide." McDonald’s wedding catering coming to some international locations This new sweet treat comes as the fast food chain continues to test lim...

Tracking the Tropics: How do hurricanes get their names?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For 70 years, the National Hurricane Center has relied on a recycled list of names to identify tropical storms in the Atlantic basin. But how are those names chosen, and what happens if one is retired?The NHC maintains six lists of names that are used in rotation and recycled every six years. For example, the names used during the 2023 hurricane season will be used again in 2029.How are names chosen?The World Meteorological Organization is responsible for maintaining and updating the storm names used in the Atlantic Basin. The list of hurricane names covers only 21 letters of the alphabet excluding Q, U, X, Y, and Z, as it is difficult to find suitable names for these letters. In addition, the name must be instantly recognizable.For that reason, English, French, and Spanish names are used in balance to reflect the geographical coverage of Atlantic and Caribbean storms. The list is also gender balanced.Until 2020, when an active hurricane season exhausted the lis...

16-year-old drowns at Fawn's Leap, deputies investigate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

FAWN'S LEAP, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Greene County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent drowning that happened Tuesday around 3:21 p.m. at the base of the waterfalls at Fawn's Leap. Deputies say a 16-year-old from Brooklyn was pronounced dead on the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement says a group of friends was swimming at Fawn's Leap when the victim jumped off the ledge at the top of the falls with another friend. Both landed in the water near the south side of the base of the falls where the current caused by the waterfall was too strong for them to swim out of.Another swimmer saw them struggling and swam over to try and help. He was able to assist one swimmer but was unable to help the second. The second was later recovered by divers from the State Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Saratoga Springs officials respond to Proud Boys march The Greene County Sheriff's Office says the roadwa...

Caribbean restaurant opening on Wolf Road in Colonie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A.J.W Caribbean Restaurant is officially opening on Wolf Road in Colonie on Friday, August 11. The restaurant is having its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Colonie Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 a.m. that day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner Ermionne Clement is originally from Haiti and will be serving Kreyol cuisine. She worked in the medical field for 15 years before deciding to open this restaurant."Nervous and excited at the same time for the first time opening a restaurant," said Clement. "Cooking was always my passion so I decided to follow my dream." Slick’s Restaurant in Schenectady reopening with same owners The A.J.W menu includes vegetable stew with beef, different fried meats, fritters, rice, macaroni and cheese and more. You can view the full menu on the A.J.W Caribbean Restaurant website.The restaurant is at 18 Wolf Road in the former Starbucks space next to Men's Warehous...

Officials respond to Proud Boys march in Saratoga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Proud Boys march apparently took place on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, with reports of additional sightings in Ballston Spa and Waterford. Since then, Mayor Ron Kim and Public Safety Office Commissioner Jim Montagnino have released public statements on the presence of the group, which has been criticized by the International Center for Counter-Terrorism, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Anti-Defamation League. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "They were masked, and blaring music from a truck," read a tip fro one Waterford who allegedly witnessing the Proud Boys gathering. "The cops dispersed them."Officials from Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa highlighted both the importance of freedom of speech and the right to assembly, while generally rebuking hate speech and championing local diversity. For his part, Kim requested a report from the Public Safety Office on what information local ...

Police arrest suspect in Troy 4th Street shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to Friday's 4th Street Shooting in Troy. Pierre Townsend, 34, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Through investigation and evidence from the scene, Troy detectives say they identified Townsend as the alleged shooter. Troy Police say Townsend and the car occupied during the initial shooting was seen in South Troy Tuesday afternoon.When detectives found the car, with the assistance of uniformed patrol officers, they were able to pull the car over and take Townsend into custody. He was processed at Troy Central Station and held for arraignment in Troy City Court. Missing woman found dead in Thompson’s Lake Charges:Second-degree attempted murderSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponTownsend is held at the Rensselaer County Jail. Police say Townsend was intent on injuring the victim and disregarded the safety of many others on a ...

Pet owner leaves deceased dog on the sidewalk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Watervliet Police Department arrested Justyce Matthew, 48, for animal cruelty. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a deceased canine left on the sidewalk of First Avenue on July 5. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, a four-year-old French Bulldog suffered from a medical emergency. Matthew, identified as the owner, did not provide the required care. Matthew then dispensed the animal on the sidewalk after it passed away. “Not only did the defendant cause inconceivable distress to this dog, but he also failed to provide the medical treatment that could have saved its life,” said Watervliet Police Chief Joseph Centanni. “Instead, the offender engaged in several acts to avoid detection, including discarding the deceased animal on the sidewalk like trash."Matthew was released on an appearance ticket.

Child shot in north St. Louis, third in metro area this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after a child was shot Wednesday morning in north St. Louis. This is the third investigation into a shooting involving a child this week in the St. Louis metropolitan area.The shooting happened around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 10700 block of Spring Garden Drive in the Glasgow Village neighborhood. Check the radar -- Storms expected Wednesday The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports a 9-year-old was shot. The child was reportedly inside a home when someone outside fired several shots at the home, at least one which struck the child.Police say the child is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital.In two shootings near St. Louis City earlier this week, one in Berkeley, Missouri, and one in Belleville Illinois, one child had died from gunfire in both instances.This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Meet the Nickelback superfan who lived a 'Rockstar' dream in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:18:43 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Nick Sanderson has embraced the St. Louis music scene for years, and he's even worked with local bands to create original music. But one big assignment he recently earned in front of tens of thousands is unlike anything he's ever done.Sanderson had the opportunity to sing Nickelback's hit song "Rockstar" with the band during their visit to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre last week. "The whole thing has been kind of a whirlwind," said Sanderson. "I didn't really expect it to even really happen." How Mark McGwire’s hitting lessons helped a Cardinals closer to All-Star form Just three days before the show, with support from his fiancée, Sanderson entered a contest through 98.1 FM by submitting a video of him singing "Rockstar" shirtless in a bathroom. One day later, he was informed he'd have the chance to meet the band and sing the song on stage. Two days later, Sanderson lived up to the hype of his video and took it a step further. Once called up on stage,...