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Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ is more than just a bug in space

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

By Jake Coyle | Associated PressFranz Kafka never realized how close he came to kickstarting a superhero franchise.Ever since Gregor Samsa awoke in his bed to find himself transformed into a monstrous dung beetle in “The Metamorphosis,” we’ve had spider-men, wasps, ant-men, crime-fighting ticks and mighty mantises — such a super swarm of insectoids that you might be tempted to reach for a fly swatter.We’re now back to the beetle with the new DC Comics film “Blue Beetle,” which opens in theaters Thursday. But what distinguishes “Blue Beetle” isn’t its place in the bug brigade but the person doing the metamorphosizing.Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) is the first Latino superhero in a leading role in a DC film. It’s not just token casting, either. “Blue Beetle,” directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, is firmly rooted in the experience of the Reyes clan, a close-knit Mexican-American family...

Mediterranean with contemporary charisma

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

Featured in Sunset magazine, this optimally renovated Mediterranean with contemporary charisma extends to exuberant outdoor havens.This charming home with great curb appeal is close to Piedmont Park. Intertwined public spaces are anchored by a luxe kitchen. Sand-tone hardwoods fan out to four bedrooms, including a multi-chamber primary suite, two bathrooms unified in mod artistry.A lower-level suite consists of separate open-plan living space, well-appointed kitchenette and optional third bathroom. Enjoy walkability down to vibrant Lakeshore or up to trail-laced Piedmont Park.Address: 1034 Winsor Avenue, OaklandList price: $2,250,000Listing agent: Anthony Riggins, [email protected] (510) 6937931 DRE# 01372885

MSG Entertainment: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) on Friday reported a loss of $24.5 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 63 cents per share.The live entertainment company posted revenue of $147.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $143.1 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $76.6 million, or $1.47 per share. Revenue was reported as $851.5 million.MSG Entertainment expects full-year revenue in the range of $900 million to $930 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MSGE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MSGESource

Prince William schools reject transgender policies from state, will not change regulations

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

Thousands of students across Prince William County, including Colgan High School students pictured here, walked out of class on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, to protest Virginia Department of Education draft guidelines related to trans students. (Courtesy Robin Keller/InsideNova)Prince William County Schools are rejecting the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies on transgender students, saying its current policies are aligned with the Virginia Values Act’s prohibition on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, which mandated that students have access to school facilities corresponding with their gender identity.With Thursday’s announcement, Prince William County Schools joined several other Northern Virginia school divisions in its rejection of the updated VDOE policies. School systems in Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington have said they won’t be updating their d...

Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley set the tone in the race to be the ‘Fastest Mouth in the World’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ever since Usain Bolt exited the men’s sprint game, the 100 meters — the race for the title of “Fastest Man in the World” — has been a snoozy affair filled with men of few words and names from out of nowhere.Maybe, just maybe, that’s about to change, just in time for the run-up to next year’s Paris Olympics.Two of the fastest sprinters in the United States, Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley, brought some smack talk and even a bit of fun back to track, turning a routine news conference Friday in advance of the start of world championships into something a tad better.The spark was Lyles’ recent declaration on social media that he’s aiming to run 9.65 seconds in the 100 and 19.10 in the 200, which is his specialty.Someone asked Kerley, the defending world champion, what he might tell people about himself with the 100 set to kick off Saturday.“I’m Fred Kerley, this is my title,” he said. “If Noah’s going to run 9.65, then IR...

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico leaves the hospital after recovering from a head injury caused by a horse

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly three months after he sustained a head injury following an accident with a loose horse.Rico was cleared to leave Hospital Virgen del Rocio in Seville after his recovery from the May 28 accident near the southern Spanish city, where Rico used to play for Sevilla. Rico was headed to a mass with his relatives when the accident happened.The 29-year-old Rico joined PSG in 2020.The hospital did not provide any information regarding Rico’s ability to return to playing.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

These are the highest-paying jobs in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

DENVER (Stacker) — The rich are getting richer, and have been for some time.Across the nation, wages have continued to rise this year despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to temper inflation. In June, average weekly earnings grew at a higher rate than the Consumer Price Index, the nation's primary inflation indicator.While pay is increasing across income levels, the historical growth for high-income jobs has been most profound. High-income jobs have grown 69% over the past 50 years—more than both middle- and lower-income jobs, a Pew Trusts analysis shows. How does Colorado’s median salary compare to the rest of the country? The highest earners in the U.S. are what you'd expect: doctors and other medical professionals, engineers, tech workers, executives, and corporate leaders. Nationally, the 50 top-paying jobs all require at least a bachelor's degree, and many require a master's, doctorate, or another professional degree. Indeed, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that higher...

Denver weather: More warm weather to start weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay in a hot pattern with temperatures in the mid-90s. There will also be a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. Weather today: Morning sunshine, few afternoon storms It's a warm and sunny start to the day Friday. As high temperatures climb back to the mid-90s, clouds will build in ahead of the chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. School bus drops 5-year-old student over a mile from home Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 18. Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, mildBy Friday evening, thunderstorms will clear out and leave behind a partly cloudy sky and low temperatures in the mid-60s. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 18. Looking ahead: More sunshine and mid-90s Saturday will look similar to Friday. Sunshine in the morning and early afternoon will help to boost highs to the mid-90s ahead of scattered showers and thunderstorms that arrive by late afternoon into the evening. Col...

Local Storms in Store, Plus Atlantic Getting Active

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

We have moisture that remains caught up with a front to our North today, so scattered showers and storms likely again this afternoon.What can we expect this weekend? Wave set to move in our direction this weekend along with SAL (Saharan Dust). They will battle it out, but right now Saturday looking like the wettest day this weekend.Today in the Tropics: Watching 4 areas in the Atlantic Basin1. (Invest 98L) Broad low pressure in the Eastern Atlantic is showing signs of organization a few hundred miles West of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Depression is likely to form over the weekend. It has a high chance of 70% in developing.2. (Invest 99L) Low pressure more than 1000 miles West-Southwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing disorganized showers and storms. Conditions are somewhat favorable for development as it moves West-Northwest at 10-15 mph across the Central Atlantic. Medium chance of 40% in forming.3. Low pressure could form in a day or so several hundred miles East-Sout...

Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:09:21 GMT

(CNN) — The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.In a memo from the super PAC Never Back Down, first reported by The New York Times, DeSantis is advised to “hammer” entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and defend former President Donald Trump if he is attacked by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. It also included tips for how many times to attack President Joe Biden and the media.One person close to DeSantis’ political operation was surprised a person at Never Back Down would even write a memo or think it was appropriate to give the campaign advice just a week out from the debate. The response this person received from Republican donors on Thursday was “a chorus of people who think it was dumb,” they said.Never Back Down has not responded to requests for comment.In response to the memo, ...