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La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

MILAN (AP) — The French general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala is facing the threat of a tenure cut short, even as he unveiled a star-studded 2023-24 season and announced record sponsor revenues on Monday. A government decree adopted earlier this month would require any general manager of a lyric opera theater in Italy, birthplace of the art form, to step down on their 70th birthday. The new limits imposed by the far-right-led government are widely seen as seeking to curtail foreign influence on Italian culture. For La Scala’s general manager, Dominique Meyer, that would be in August 2025, precluding a customary second mandate. His first runs out in the spring of that year.Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala, who serves on the La Scala board, acknowledged the government’s moves created “an uncomfortable situation,” also given the long advance time necessary to sign talent for opera seasons. The decree becomes law once it is officially published.“I think that our government should ...

$80K raised for Romeoville police officer shot in the line of duty

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Fundraising efforts for a southwest suburban police officer hospitalized after being shot in the line of duty last week have totaled more than $80,000, with the money aimed towards helping with medical expenses. Officer Dominic Thielmannm, a six-year veteran of the Romeoville Police Department, was shot in the shoulder on May 25 during a foot pursuit. According to the GoFundMe, the bullet traveled upward, exiting through Officer Thielmannm's chin. He also suffered a skull fracture. Police arrest gunman who shot and wounded officer in Romeoville Officer Thielmannm is receiving treatment at Loyola University Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit for his injuries. The GoFundMe has raised nearly $82,000 of its $99,000 goal.   Mother of slain CPD officer raising money for community center in daughter’s honor The alleged gunman was taken into custody by authorities after an hours-long manhunt. According to police, the suspect has a lengthy criminal re...

Cheaper to buy a home than rent? Only in these 4 major metros: study

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The cost of renting has skyrocketed nationally in recent years, but could it actually be more affordable to buy a home in 2023?When it comes to major U.S. metros, there are only four where you could actually save money every month by purchasing a home rather than paying rent, a study by real estate brokerage Redfin found. With mortgage rates higher than they have been in decades, it may be surprising that any major US metro could actually be cheaper for buyers. Those four outliers are Houston, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Detroit.The largest discount, according to Redfin, can be had in Detroit, where the typical home is 24% cheaper to buy than rent. The Motor City is followed by Philadelphia (7%), Cleveland (4%) and Houston (1%).In the rest of the country the balance works in the renter's favor, with an average discount of 25% monthly going to tenants. The most popular college majors aren’t the highest-paying – these degrees are, study finds In pricey California cities ...

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham after Ukraine comments

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

(The Hill) – Russia’s Interior Ministry has issued an arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) after he praised U.S. military aid to Ukraine as “the best money we’ve ever spent.” Russian officials reacted to a video of Graham’s meeting Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in which Graham acknowledged “Russians are dying” and later said, “it’s the best money we ever spent.” Graham appeared to make the comments in different parts of the conversation, which was edited and posted on Zelensky’s social media account.  The South Carolina senator Monday said it “brings me immense joy” to know that his support for Ukraine “has drawn the ire of [Russia President Vladimir] Putin’s regime.” “I will wear the arrest warrant issued by Putin’s corrupt and immoral government as a Badge of Honor,” he tweeted.  Graham also offered a deal to his “Russian ‘friends’ who want to arrest and try me for calling out the Putin regime.” “I will submit to jurisd...

Why all MLB games will briefly pause on Monday afternoon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Americans throughout the country will be thinking of the nation’s fallen service members this Memorial Day, but U.S. citizens are also encouraged to observe an official “Moment of Remembrance” at precisely 3 p.m.The National Moment of Remembrance, first observed in 1997 and officially established by an act of Congress in 2000, was enacted to inspire all Americans — “wherever they happen to be” — to voluntarily pause a moment of silence (or listen to a rendition of “Taps”) at 3 p.m. local time. The idea, according to archived documents, was to establish a new “American tradition” as a reminder of the meaning behind Memorial Day. Why Memorial Day is observed on a Monday Major League Baseball, in particular, got in on the act fairly early, having observed the National Moment of Remembrance for 26 years as of Monday.“Each year on Memorial Day, MLB and its clubs observe a solemn pause through the National Moment of Remembrance,” the MLB confirmed in a news release issued ah...

Why are moths and other insects attracted to light?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

(WHTM) -- Picture yourself outside enjoying a summer evening on your patio. String lights are all around you as you enjoy the beautiful weather. Then as soon as you turn those lights on, you start to see a swarm of bugs that makes you want to go back inside the house. So, why does this happen? Why do bugs love to swarm any sort of light source? The Farmer's Almanac says it has something to do with bugs being positively phototactic. That is a fancy way of saying the bugs instinctively move toward the light. If an insect instinctively moves away from light, they are negatively phototactic. Though scientists do not know for sure why bugs are positively phototactic, some believe insects use the moonlight as a navigational tool. The moon stays in a fixed position overhead, so the insects know where to go. Pennsylvania city named best place to retire: report When you turn on a light, the insects see that as another moon of sorts and go toward it. But why does a bug keep flying around t...

Bob Mould set to perform at Lark Hall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Lark Hall in Albany has announced they will be hosting Bob Mould for a performance on his solo electric tour. The concert is scheduled for October 17. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mould, originally known for his work with rock bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar, has had a prolific solo career, releasing 15 studio albums of his own. The evening will also feature special guest Jason Narducy, long-time bassist in Mould’s touring trio. Lark Hall is located at 351 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY. The show is set to begin at 8 p.m. 5 things to know this Memorial Day Tickets to this event are available online.

22-year-old man dies in Aurora rollover crash Sunday night, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

A 22-year-old Denver man died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in northeast Aurora, police say.Officers responded to North Powhaton Road, north of East 6th Avenue, just after 9 p.m. Sunday for a report of a rollover crash, according to an Aurora Police Department release. Earlier in the evening a man driving a Toyota Tacoma northbound ran off the left side of the road, rolling the truck multiple times.#APDTrafficAlert: Officers are on scene of a single vehicle rollover crash at N. Powhatan and E 6th Ave. One person was ejected & has life-threatening injuries.Powhatan is closed between I-70 and 6th.Any updates will be here. pic.twitter.com/UJ9JGUfJxJ— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) May 29, 2023The crash ejected the driver from the truck and he died at the scene, the release said. The driver was the only person in the truck at the time.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Northbound Wadsworth reopens after crash in Arvada involving Denver police vehicle ...

Blue Ivy surprises Beyonce fans during Renaissance World Tour in Paris

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

The apple doesn't fall far from the talented tree in the Carter family.Beyonce and Jay-Z's oldest daughter, Blue Ivy, surprised fans when she appeared during her mom's Renaissance World Tour stop in Paris, France. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new Malibu home the most expensive in California history The 11-year-old stunned fans with her moves as she made her way to the front of the stage looking cool in an all-silver ensemble and matching sunglasses.She danced to two songs, "My Power" and "Black Parade" on Friday evening, while Serena Willams, Megan Thee Stallion, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and more celebrities were in attendance. Blue's maternal grandmother, Tina Lawson, posted a video of the performance to social media declaring how proud she was. Beyonce teases new project: ‘I can’t wait for you to experience what I’ve been creating’ "Smooth with it Blue Ivy. Performing at Paris Concert!" the caption read on her Instagram post.The praise didn't stop there.Beyonce took to Instagram on M...

Cheaper to buy a home than rent? Only in these 4 major metros: Study

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:27 GMT

The cost of renting has skyrocketed nationally in recent years, but could it actually be more affordable to buy a home in 2023?When it comes to major U.S. metros, there are only four where you could actually save money every month by purchasing a home rather than paying rent, a study by real estate brokerage Redfin found. With mortgage rates higher than they have been in decades, it may be surprising that any major U.S. metro could actually be cheaper for buyers. Those four outliers are Houston, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Detroit.The largest discount, according to Redfin, can be had in Detroit, where the typical home is 24% cheaper to buy than rent. The Motor City is followed by Philadelphia (7%), Cleveland (4%) and Houston (1%).In the rest of the country the balance works in the renter's favor, with an average discount of 25% monthly going to tenants. The most popular college majors aren’t the highest-paying – these degrees are, study finds In pricey California cities such as Sa...