Home

New biopic ‘Nyad,’ starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, brings true story of long-distance swimmer to the screen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

For most people, going for a swim means doing a few laps in the pool. Diana Nyad is not most people.Annette Bening stars as the marathon swimmer in “Nyad.” Jodie Foster plays her best friend and trainer who helps her fulfill a lifelong dream.Jodie Foster (as Bonnie Stoll): “No, no, no. That’s insane, Diana. You tried that when you were 28, and you did not make it when you were 28. You’re 60.”Annette Bening (as Diana Nyad): “I don’t believe in imposed limitations. The only one who gets to decide if I’m through is me.”“Nyad” tells the story of long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad, who attempts to swim from Cuba to South Florida at age 60 after four failed attempts.Annette Bening (as Diana Nyad): “OK, it’s just a little swim.”Annette Bening plays the champion athlete who’s determined to show the world what she can do.Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi: “It’s a vehicle for understanding what t...

Bad Bunny to wrap Most Wanted Tour at Kaseya Center in May 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

Do you like bunnies? A bad one is is hitting the road and coming to South Florida.The global superstar is heading out on his Most Wanted Tour, and he’s going just days after dropping his new studio album.The Buns is hitting 32 cities across North America starting in late February.And Miami, get ready: Bad Bunny’s wrapping up his tour at the Kaseya Center with three nights of shows on May 24, 25 and 26.Fans can register ahead of tickets going on sale beginning this Sunday.

Common contaminants linked to accelerated weight gain in children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

(CNN) — Children exposed to higher levels of pesticides, fungicides and synthetic chemicals while in the womb are more likely to have a higher body mass index during childhood than those exposed to lower levels of such chemicals, a new study found.“This is important knowledge given that accelerated growth during childhood has been linked to various health issues during childhood and in later life, including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes,” said first author Parisa Montazeri, an epidemiologist and scientific coordinator at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain, in an email.All the chemicals examined in the study are suspected “obesogens” — chemicals that may promote obesity by interfering with metabolism and hormones, Montazeri said.“All children were exposed prenatally,” she added. “Some measurements were below the limit of detection, meaning the sample had too low a concentration of the chemical being measured to regis...

Laphonza Butler says she will not seek Senate seat in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

(CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said Thursday that she would not run for a full term next year.“I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity – what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and what kind of voice I want to bring forward,” Butler said in a statement. “After considering those questions I’ve decided not to run for Senate in the upcoming election. Knowing you can win a campaign doesn’t always mean you should run a campaign.”Butler told The New York Times, which first reported the news, that she would be the “the loudest, proudest champion of California” for the remainder of her term but that “this is not the greatest use of my voice.”California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Butler to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler was sworn in earlier this month and made history as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress. Butler is also the sole B...

Jewish leaders slam Boston city councilor for ‘antisemitic’ remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

A Boston city councilor is being slammed for making “antisemitic” statements that perpetuate a “dangerous myth” about “excessive Jewish power and influence” in global affairs, two Jewish groups say.The Anti-Defamation League of New England and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston both released statements Thursday criticizing the “troubling” remarks made by Tania Fernandes Anderson at this week’s City Council meeting.“Drawing on the oldest tropes about Jewish power and influence to make a political statement is not just unacceptable, it is antisemitic,” Rabbi Dr. Jonah Steinberg, ADL New England regional director, said in a statement.“Excessive Jewish power and influence controlling global affairs is a dangerous myth where Jews are cast as manipulative schemers who use money and influence to advance an evil agenda,” he added.“Words matter,” Steinberg said, saying that while the ADL welcomes a conversation, the “community deserves an apology” from the councilor.Rel...

Tyson Bagent’s 159 passing TDs at Shepherd set an NCAA record. 12 numbers to know before the Chicago Bears’ Week 7 game.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

The Chicago Bears will look to end a 56-week drought without a home victory Sunday when they face the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. The Bears are again underdogs, however, and will have to put forth a crisp and complete effort to get back on the winning track.As kickoff nears, here are a dozen attention-grabbing facts and figures.159Passing touchdowns for quarterback Tyson Bagent during his career at Shepherd University, an NCAA record among all divisions. Bagent made 53 starts for the Rams between 2018 and 2022 and completed 1,400 passes for 17,034 yards, which is a Division II record. He threw for a career-high 518 yards in his college debut — a loss to Notre Dame College in 2018. Bagent threw for a career-high seven touchdowns in a win against West Virginia Wesleyan later that season.6Bagent passes targeted for DJ Moore during the second half of his NFL debut Sunday. Bagent threw 14 passes overall and connected four times with Moore for 44 yards. His final pass —...

Ravens OLB Tyus Bowser says he’s ‘feeling great,’ but return will hinge on meetings with doctors this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

After months of uncertainty and speculation, the mystery of when Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser will be back on the field this season could be drawing close to a conclusion.On Wednesday, coach John Harbaugh said that Bowser is meeting with doctors this week to examine a knee injury that has kept him out since before the season began. A day earlier, Bowser said on his podcast that he’s “feeling great” and “moving around very well.”“I want what’s best for Tyus,” Harbaugh said. “I want this to kind of get resolved because he has worked hard to get physically where he can come back and play.”Meanwhile, the saga drags on with the 28-year-old former second-round pick still on the non-football injury list.In August, Harbaugh said that Bowser, who didn’t participate in the Ravens’ offseason program or training camp, was dealing with an “agitated knee” but that he expected him to be back by the start o...

Trump is ‘not above the law,’ prosecutors say in urging judge to let federal election case proceed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

Federal prosecutors said Thursday that Donald Trump is “not above the law” as they urged a judge to reject the former president’s efforts to dismiss the case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Lawyers for Trump had asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to toss the case, saying he is immune from prosecution for acts he took while fulfilling his duties as president.Special counsel Jack Smith’s team responded that there is nothing in the Constitution, or in court precedent, to support the idea that Trump can not be prosecuted.“The defendant is not above the law. He is subject to the federal criminal laws like more than 330 million other Americans, including Members of Congress, federal judges, and everyday citizens,” prosecutors wrote.Eric Tucker, The Associated Press

No Labels sues Arizona to block opponents from using the new political party to run for office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The No Labels party on Thursday filed a lawsuit in Arizona seeking to block its ballot line from being used by Democrats who oppose the group’s efforts to launch a third-party ticket for president next year. The lawsuit asks a federal judge in Phoenix to block Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes from allowing people to run for offices other than president or vice president under the No Labels banner. Fontes’s office told the group last month that it is obligated to accept filings from candidates even if party leaders reject them. At least one person who’s filed under No Labels is a Joe Biden supporter who opposes the group and wants it to disclose its donors, something long sought by supporters of the president.No Labels has drawn extra scrutiny in Arizona, one of a dozen states where it has secured ballot access for a potential presidential candidate. Biden supporters say they’re worried No Labels could prove a spoiler given that he won the ...

Elderly man injured after driving into wrong lane, crashing into dump truck near Hamilton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:29 GMT

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say an elderly man was injured after he drove into the path of a dump truck on Highway 5 near Hamilton. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the two-vehicle crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on Highway 5 between Oldfield and Sydenham roads.Sgt. Schmidt said the driver, an 80-year-old man from Stoney Creek, Ont., was in the westbound lane and traversed into the eastbound lane, where he crashed into a dump truck.Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say an elderly man was injured after he drove into the path of a dump truck on Highway 5 near Hamilton. Photo: OPP Highway Safety Division/X.The man’s injuries were considered serious and potentially life-threatening, but in an update from OPP, a spokesperson said the injuries were not as severe as initially believed. The truck driver was not injured and cooperated with investigators. Road closures were in place for several hours, but OPP said they were expected to be lifted by 6 p.m. on Thursday. Officers remain at th...