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Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dead at 83

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Astrud Gilberto has died at age 83. The Brazilian singer, songwriter, and entertainer's off-hand English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Musician Paul Ricci, a family friend, confirmed that she died Monday. He did not provide additional details. Born in Salvador, Bahia and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Gilberto became an overnight, unexpected superstar in 1964, thanks to knowing just enough English to be recruited by the makers of “Getz/Gilberto,” the classic bossa nova album featuring saxophonist Stan Getz and her then-husband, singer-songwriter-guitarist João Gilberto. LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning “The Girl from Ipanema,” the wistful ballad written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes, was already a hit in South America. But “Getz/Gilberto” producer ...

Oregon, investor in Fox Corp., investigating its board over bogus election fraud claims

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's attorney general announced Monday she has begun investigating the board of directors of Fox Corp. for breaching its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims about the 2020 presidential election. Such claims just cost the broadcaster almost $800 million in a lawsuit. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Also joining the investigation is Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, who oversees the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, which owns more than 250,000 shares of Fox stock. Both Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Read are Democrats.“Treasurer Read and I believe that Fox’s board of directors breached its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims that Dominion and Smartmatic rigged the 2020 presidential election,” Rosenblum said. “We hope to hold the board accountable and protect the long-term value of Oregon’s investment in Fox Corp.” LGBTQ+ Americans...

Cows, pallets of Bud Ice beer removed from Missouri bridge crash scene

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

ROCHEPORT, Mo. -- Beer and cattle contributed to the frustration as crews spent hours clearing a crash on the Missouri River bridge west of Columbia.The highway reopened around 3:45 p.m.The crash involved a loaded cattle trailer, a pickup, and at least four other vehicles. It forced emergency crews to close the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 before 11 a.m. Eastbound traffic was down to one lane because of emergency responders helping clear the the crash.Missouri River Bridge Crash Update:These are pictures of the crash scene provided by @BooneCountyFire. At least five vehicles are involved, including a loaded cattle trailer. More information will be provided as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/ey4KgSHUUY— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 6, 2023Wrecker crews worked through the afternoon to untangle and remove the vehicles involved in the crash.They also had to unload the cattle from the hauler before it could be moved out of the way. The process took so long that other...

Bear sighting confirmed in Randolph County, Illinois

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a reported black bear sighting that occurred over the weekend near Evansville.A resident called sheriff’s deputies at 8:30 p.m. Saturday to report seeing a bear. Authorities eventually verified the claim.The sheriff’s office is encouraging people not to approach the bear if they come into contact with the animal. People are also being asked to secure their trash bins, since bears are known to occasionally rummage for food. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW According to online resource Bear Wise, bear sightings in June are usually one of three scenarios: bear yearlings leaving the den to go out on their own, bear mothers with their new cubs, or adult bears searching for a m...

A Colorado man’s dog ran off after his wife died. It survived 5 weeks in the Rocky Mountains before being rescued by a hiker.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

New to Breckenridge, Zach Hackett was exploring on the trails on Peak 4 behind his new apartment last month when he heard a single, “Yip.”Related ArticlesColorado News | Stolen llama found dead in Larimer County Colorado News | All three Boulder County Fairgrounds osprey chicks are hatched and healthy Colorado News | Yearling moose spotted in Boulder relocated to Larimer County Colorado News | Pair of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado News | Mountain lion euthanized after swatting girl in face inside chicken coop near Buena Vista If not for that small cry, Hackett probably never would have spotted Riley, a 9-year-old sheltie that somehow survived five weeks through Colorado’s wintry conditions. But there, off trail where Hackett had just happened to wander, the small black-and-white dog sat among the downed trees, emaciated and hardly able to move.“He had no e...

Casa Bonita’s renovation reportedly cost $40 million

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

The renovations required to restore and reopen Casa Bonita reportedly cost “upward of $40 million.”That’s according to the New York Times, which spoke with owners Matt Stone and Trey Parker, also the creators of the venerable TV show “South Park,” during one of the restaurant’s soft opening nights earlier this month.Estimates procured by 9 News last August put the renovation at $12 million, in addition to the $3.1 million price tag to purchase the local landmark. But as construction mounted, so too did the bill.“When the figure reached $20 million, business advisers encouraged Mr. Stone and Mr. Parker to pack it in. These days, Mr. Stone said, the investment was closer to ‘infinity dollars,’” the publication wrote.“We could have rebuilt this twice as big, for half as much money, but we spent so much restoring it, like a piece of art,” Stone added.That echoes what Parker told The Denver Post last summer: “What we thought would be, ‘Oh this will be cool. We can buy this an...

Disneyland brings back ticket deal for California residents

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

Disneyland is bringing back the popular California resident ticket deal just in time for the upcoming summer season.For a limited time, state residents can purchase a three-day, one-park-per-day weekday ticket for $249 or a $299 three-day ticket that can be redeemed any day, including weekends, the theme park announced. The weekday ticket option can be used on Mondays through Thursdays.Upgrades like park hopper tickets and Disney Genie+ services are also available to purchase. Animatronic dragon goes up in flames at Disneyland Typically, standard one-day, one-park tickets start at $83 per day and weekend tickets can cost well into the $100 range.The special ticket deal can be used on any three days from June 12 until Sept. 28. Guests who visit the park during that time can partake in the Disney 100 celebration. a celebration to mark the Walt Disney Co.’s 100th anniversary.Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland is seen in this photo distributed on Aug. 3, 2021. (Disneyland Resort)Du...

The story behind one of Southern California's most well-known street names

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

In most major U.S. cities you will find common street names like Broadway, Market, Oak, Elm, First, Second, etc. But in Southern California, you will also find a well-known street name with a less obvious origin: Rosecrans.Rosecrans Avenue is a major, 27-mile thoroughfare through Los Angeles and Orange Counties. It is also a bustling street in the Point Loma area of San Diego.William Starke Rosecrans was born in Delaware County, Ohio in 1819. (NPS)So where does the name come from?William Starke Rosecrans was born in Delaware County, Ohio in 1819. He was brigadier general for the Union during the American Civil War and, according to the National Parks Service, “was largely responsible for the Union's early victories in northern Virginia at the Battles of Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford.”Rosecrans’ military success, however, abruptly came to an end at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863 – the second bloodiest battle of the Civil War behind Gettysburg.As the American Battlefield Trust e...

Former California news anchor arrested twice in one night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

Former Bay Area news anchor Frank Somerville was arrested twice in the East Bay overnight for alcohol-related charges, the Berkeley Police Department has confirmed to KRON4. The first arrest came after police were called to respond to a family altercation on Indian Rock Avenue. The home is owned by Somerville's brother, BPD said. Police were told that a man at the residence was being detained after a fight. The man being detained was later identified as Somerville, and police determined he was intoxicated at the time. Police said the family asked Somerville to leave and he refused, and that's when he allegedly threatened a victim at the scene, which then led to the fight. Both parties suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the victim had a contusion on his right cheek, BPD said. Somerville was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats, public intoxication, assault and a probation violation. He was then taken to the Berkeley Jail, and he was later released. Gabe family plans ...

3 Best Sobriety Apps to Boost Your Recovery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:08:36 GMT

Photo Source: Sober Sidekick Getting sober isn’t easy. If you or someone you love has ever tried to stop abusing substances, you already know how much of a challenge it can be. According to experts, sobriety is even harder when you try it alone. Surrounding yourself with a non-judgmental, supportive community that understands your goals is critical to your success.There are many ways to find your community and beat substance abuse, including AA, counseling, and inpatient and outpatient therapy. Millions of people seeking sobriety have even found a solution in their pocket by joining a sobriety app.Sobriety apps can complement other treatment plans or be your stand-alone accountability partner. Keep reading to see if a sobriety app may be helpful for you, and check out the Sober Sidekick app today.Is Alcohol Hindering Your Best Life?When alcohol interferes with your life, it may be time to evaluate your relationship with substance use. Not sure if you have a problem? Common indicator...