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‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.Musicals have been tough sells in theaters in recent years, so much so that Warner Bros. downplayed the song and dance elements of “Wonka” in trailers. Instead, the studio emphasized Chalamet, the 27-year-old actor who, with “Wonka,” notched his second No. 1 movie following 2021’s “Dune.” The earlier film recorded a $41 million opening.While “Dune” was a sprawling and star-studded sci-fi adventure, “Wonka” relies chiefly on Chalamet’s charisma.“Wonka,” which cost about $125 million to produce and played at 4,203 locations, was also the first big Hollywood release to launch following the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. Chalamet hosted “Saturday Night Live” just days after the strike ended. In h...

IRS warns of January deadline for some taxpayers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The tax filing deadline in 2024 is still months away, but some taxpayers have to act by Jan. 16 to avoid a possible penalty, the IRS warned last week.The reminder is for taxpayers who didn't pay enough tax in 2023. By filing a payment on or before the January date they can avoid an added fee, which might come in the form of a tax bill.For most people, taxes are withheld from paychecks during the year automatically, but people who are self-employed or independent contractors are responsible for sending their own tax payments each quarter to the IRS during the year.Jan. 16 marks the close of the fourth quarter when it comes to tax payments. Inflation or deflation? These 12 things are actually getting cheaper The IRS says people who owed last year – whether it was for a failure to increase tax withholding, income from non-wage sources like dividends or complex situations – often find themselves in a similar situation at the end of the following year.Most income is taxable...

1 transported by EMS after southeast Austin fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after a small fire in a southeast Austin apartment Sunday morning.The Austin Fire Department extinguished the fire, which happened at 1633 Royal Crest Drive. That's near the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Burton Drive, with the address listed as the Solaris Apartments.Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media medics with two ATCEMS ambulances were evaluating two patients at the scene, with at least one patient complaining of smoke inhalation. Crews only transported one patient from the scene.

Scores, stats for the 2023 Texas high school football state championships

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four whirlwind days of high school football went through AT&T Stadium, culminating with two south Dallas-area schools repeating as 6A state champions Saturday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersDuncanville claimed the 6A Division I crown again with a 49-33 win over Galena Park North Shore behind 231 rushing yards and three touchdowns by running back Caden Durham. DeSoto blasted Humble Summer Creek 74-14 to win the 6A Division II championship again as quarterback Darius Bailey threw for four touchdowns and Daylon Singleton caught five passes for 136 yards and three scores.All the games were broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest. Check the channel guide below or consult your TV provider to find it and when they'll air replays of the games.Find Bally Sports Southwest in the Austin areaDirecTV/DirectTV Stream: Channel 676AT&T U-verse: 753 (SD) 1753 (HD)S...

1 revived by CPR after southwest Austin crash Sunday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS revived one person with CPR and transported them to the hospital after a crash in southwest Austin Sunday morning.ATCEMS said on social media the crash happened in the 6000 block of Brodie Lane, just south of the Sunset Valley Village shopping plaza. Officials said the crash involved two vehicles, with medics administering CPR to an adult patient and evaluating others.That patient who received CPR regained their pulse, and medics took them to the St. David's South Austin Medical Center. A second patient refused EMS transport.

Gophers add backup QB Logan Fife in transfer portal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

The Gophers football program has found its bridge backup quarterback.Fresno State QB Logan Fife said Sunday he will transfer to Minnesota. The Tracy, Calif., native completed 143 of his 224 passes (64%) for 1,585 yards with six touchdowns and nine interceptions across three seasons for the Bulldogs.Listed at 6-feet and 205 pounds, Fife will be penciled in as a backup to new starter Max Brosmer, who joined the U from New Hampshire on Dec. 3.As a backup last season, Fife completed 52 of 91 passes for three touchdowns and two interceptions. In his career, Fife has rushed for 88 yards and four touchdowns. He has two years of eligibility remaining.Minnesota has made over its QB room after starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto exited via the transfer portal at the end of the regular season. Kaliakmanis was reportedly visiting Rutgers this weekend, while Viotto is headed to his home-state Eastern Michigan.Gophers backup Cole Kramer is expected to leave the program after ...

Business People: Kristin Ferguson advances to SVP role at Securian

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

OF NOTEKristin FergusonSecurian Financial, St. Paul, announced it has named Kristin Ferguson senior vice president in charge of Individual Solutions, which includes the company’s individual life insurance and individual annuities business lines. Ferguson joined Securian as a college intern in 2001 and has advanced through various leadership roles.ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONSMinneapolis-based creative agency Colle McVoy announced he hire of Ciro Sarmiento as its new chief creative officer. Sarmiento has held creative leadership roles at several shops in New York.FINANCIAL SERVICESBank of America announced the opening of a branch at 12300 Castlemoor Drive, Eden Prairie,.HONORSThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, an insurance industry trade organization, announced that Winona Havir, executive vice president, business development for Educators Insurance Resources Services Inc., has been recognized as the NAIFA Diversity Champion for 2023. Educators Insurance Res...

Rest Stop Restaurant Act will require Thruway restaurants to stay open seven days a week

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It’s the holiday season, meaning thousands of drivers will be on the road, and now a group of New York State Assembly officials want to ensure all travelers can access all restaurants…seven days a week. News10 spoke with one of the sponsors of the Rest Stop Restaurant Act, Assemblyman Tony Simone. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It’s Sunday, Christmas Eve…thousands of New Yorkers are traveling to their families to find restaurants at rest areas across the state,” Assembly Simone said.This isn’t an issue for most restaurants, but it does single out one…Chick-fil-A.“You know, we get hungry when we’re traveling. We may not like our brother-in-law or sister-in-law’s cooking and wanna get a snack on Christmas Eve,” Assemblyman Simone said. “To find one of the restaurants closed on the thru-way is just not in the public good.”The bill will require companies contracted to provide food and beverage services along the Th...

$19K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Troy

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A top-prize winning ticket in the December 16 TAKE 5 midday drawing was sold in Troy, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $19,812. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for Saturday’s midday drawing were 7, 10, 14, 21 and 26. The winning ticket was sold at the Price Chopper located at 79 Vandenburgh Avenue in Troy. The TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The winning numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. SUNY Cobleskill and NYSDOT want to boost technician workforce New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

Riverside County inmate dies of illness in custody

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

A 21-year-old inmate in Riverside County died of a "recently diagnosed illness" on Friday, officials said.At about 7:30 p.m., investigators learned that Shaundale Booker, a Moreno Valley resident, died at a local hospital, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.Booker had been hospitalized with an illness, and during the course of his treatment, his condition worsened. Officials did not identify Booker's specific sickness.Despite life-saving efforts, Booker was declared dead by hospital physicians."There were no signs of foul play," officials said.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Arturo Rodriguez at 951-922–7152.