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PHOTOS: Marvel actors in Austin for SXSW

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Avengers, assemble"... well almost. Some cast members from the popular Marvel series were in Austin during the 2023 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals. The actors attended the event individually with other projects, outside the Marvel Universe.Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. took part in the Featured Session: Online Crime: An American Crisis at the Austin Convention Center during the South by Southwest Film and Interactive Festivals on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)The "Iron Man/Tony Stark" actor hosted a session titled "Online Crime: An American Crisis." According to the SXSW event description, Downey Jr., "set out to learn everything he can about online crime and the impact on the world.""I think the impact that technology has had on our daily lives, certainly in a certain characters arc I used to play has enabled us incredible progress," said Downey Jr. to a SXSW crowd on Saturday. "The potential t...

Texas Longhorns end season No. 5 in final AP poll, hoping to end long Sweet 16 drought

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows reaction from Texas basketball after receiving a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Heading into March Madness, the Texas Longhorns are ranked as high as they've ever been in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll.While they've been ranked higher multiple times in AP polls during the season, the Longhorns' ranking of No. 5 ties for the highest ranking at the end of a season since 2002-03 — the last time the team went to the Final Four. March Madness: Texas men earn No. 2 seed in Midwest region, face Colgate in first round Texas began the year at No. 12 in the AP preseason poll and finished the season as Big 12 Conference tournament champions with a 26-8 overall record and 12-6 in Big 12 play. Kansas won the Big 12 regular season title by a game over the Longhorns and finished one spot above them in the final AP poll of the year.In the Final Four season, Rick Barnes' fifth year as head coach, point guard TJ Ford led the Longhorns ...

Homeless advocacy group says many families living in cars

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are thousands of people who are experiencing homelessness across the City of Austin, but not all are living in tents or under a bridge-- some are living in their cars."I lived in my car for two years," said Tony Carter, who was on a visit to Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center.Carter is not the only person in Austin who turned to a car for shelter, many parking lots and parks around Austin have become popular places to park and live.If you drive to the entrance of Barton Springs Pool on the Azie Morton Drive side, you will see cars lining the parking lot and many of them are being used for shelter.A woman who visits the park frequently tells us people have been camping in their cars for months without any enforcement, she hopes they can get some help, but she does have safety concerns."It would be nice to see a policeman here," said the woman, who said her car was broken into while she was visiting the pool.While some people choose to live in their cars and trav...

St. Paul Mayor Carter: Brace for ‘one of the roughest pothole seasons that we’ve ever had’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter told business leaders to brace for rough driving this spring — maybe even the worst road travel in recent memory.“Our potholes are talking to us right now,” said Carter, addressing members of the Greater St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association in a conference room of the downtown DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Monday afternoon. “We’ve had one of the roughest winters ever. We’re expecting probably one of the roughest pothole seasons that we’ve ever had.”It’s not just the capital city that is suffering from visibly pockmarked roads — potholes nearly as large as manhole covers have emerged across Minneapolis and the metro suburbs, as well — but the mayor’s recommended fix is one that will take buy-in from state lawmakers, a potential uphill climb considering competing priorities.The mayor’s administration has said that tripling St. Paul’s local sales tax to 1.5% could rai...

Children’s Theatre Company artistic director Peter Brosius will leave the theater in 2024

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

Longtime Children’s Theatre Company artistic director Peter Brosius will leave the theater at the end of its 2023-24 season.Brosius, 71, joined the company in 1997. During his tenure, he produced more than 187 productions, championed more than 70 new works, served more than 5 million children and community members and championed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.“I have loved every moment of my time here,” Brosius said in a news release. “I couldn’t be prouder of this team and the work we do every day. It has been an honor and a privilege to be an advocate for young people, for their intelligence, their dignity and their agency. I have been filled with endless joy and hope for the future by their enthusiasm and their optimism.”Under Brosius’ leadership, CTC moved “A Year with Frog and Toad” to Broadway in 2003 and earned three Tony nominations. That same year, CTC was named the No. 1 children’s theater by Time magazine. Also during his time, CTC more than doubled i...

Rensselaer County declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County issued a state of emergency on Monday due to the winter storm. It takes effect at 8 p.m. Monday until further notice.County offices are currently scheduled to be open on Tuesday, but officials said updates will be provided as they become available. Motorists are advised to drive carefully as the weather changes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! NEWS10 meteorologists said to expect a high impact, long duration storm. Snow will begin around midnight and will be wet and heavy. Strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow and potential power outages.For the latest forecast updates, follow the NEWS10 radar and also stay up to date on any Closings or Delays and local Snow Emergencies.

Ballwin standoff ends; suspected shooter in custody

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - A standoff in Ballwin has ended with a woman who police claim had flourished a gun and fired shots at officers during a pursuit.According to Officer Mark Reckert, a spokesman for the Ballwin Police Department, the standoff happened in the 100 block of Cascade Terrace Drive.Around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Ballwin police attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a woman accused of brandishing a gun earlier that day. The woman did not stop and sped off. Reckert said officers did not follow her. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Another Ballwin officer saw the vehicle around 1:30 p.m. and again tried to pull the driver over. The woman did not step and pointed a gun at a responding St. Louis County police officer.Reckert said the woman drove to a home on Cascade Terrace, but began firing a police who were following her. At least one Ballwin officer returned fire. No injuries were reported.Shortly after 6:20 p.m., Officer Adrian Washington, a spo...

Broncos retaining LB Alex Singleton with three-year deal on first day of negotiating period

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

Denver spent a good chunk of Monday adding offensive pieces to its roster.It also found time to retain one of its core defensive players.The Broncos agreed to a three-year contract with linebacker Alex Singleton, the team’s leading tackler in 2022, getting him back in the building and ensuring that his status as a free agent lasted only a matter of hours.Singleton’s deal is worth up to $18 million and comes with $9 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to The Post.The California native arrived in Denver a year ago on a one-year, minimum salary deal but established himself quickly as a viable option at linebacker and core special teams player, too. Both Josey Jewell (four games) and Jonas Griffith (foot) missed time over the course of the season, and Singleton turned himself into a virtually every-down player. He finished the season with 163 tackles, most by a Denver defender since 2007.At the NFL Combine, general manager George Paton said the franchise would “love...

Broncos make offensive line overhaul priority No. 1 with free agent additions RT Mike McGlinchey, G Ben Powers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

George Paton minced no words at the NFL Scouting Combine.“Obviously, we need to upgrade the offensive line,” the Broncos general manager told reporters in Indianapolis two weeks ago.So when the NFL’s two-day negotiating period opened Monday morning ahead of the official start to the new league year and free agency period Wednesday, Paton and Denver got right to work.The Broncos threw major resources into their offensive front line, agreeing to long-term contracts with former San Francisco right tackle Mike McGlinchey and former Baltimore guard Ben Powers, league sources confirmed to The Post.McGlinchey is receiving a five-year contract worth up to $87.5 million that comes with $50 million guaranteed, while Powers can earn up to $52 million over his four-year contract and gets $28.5 million guaranteed, sources told The Post.The salary cap ramifications were not immediately clear — Denver entered with more than $32 million in cap space for 2023, seventh-most in the NFL — but the...

Some celebrities notably absent from the Oscars' In Memoriam tribute

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:06:20 GMT

It is typically the most somber part of the Academy Awards ceremony: the In Memoriam tribute to notable entertainers who have died over the past year.On Sunday night, John Travolta was visibly choked up as he walked on stage to the song "Hopelessly Devoted to You" by Olivia Newton-John, Travolta's "Grease" co-star who died of cancer in August 2022. "Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community in this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost, who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera, through their immeasurable contributions," a visibly emotional Travolta said. "Each of them left an individual and indelible mark, that shared and informed us, they’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends, who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” Photos from the 2023 Oscars: red carpet, ceremony, and more The spotlight then shined on Lenny Kravitz who pl...