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It's finally happening. Twitter users bid farewell to blue checkmarks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – After weeks of uncertainty, Elon Musk made good on his threats to remove blue checkmarks from the accounts of verified users on Thursday.From former President Donald J. Trump to celebrities LeBron James and William Shatner, users who didn't pay up to retain the blue badge lost them.The costs of keeping the marks range from $8 a month for individual web users to a starting price of $1,000 monthly to verify an organization, plus $50 monthly for each affiliate or employee account. Twitter does not verify the individual accounts to ensure they are who they say they are, as was the case with the previous blue check doled out during the platform’s pre-Musk administration. Judge tentatively OKs $725M Facebook settlement: How to apply for a payout Twitter had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue-check system — many of them journalists, athletes and public figures. The checks began disappearing from these users' profiles late morning Pacific Time.Converting what...

Stanley Black & Decker recalls 2 million sledgehammers over detaching heads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

(WHTM) -- Millions of Stanley Black & Decker DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.According to the CPSC, around 2.2 million sledgehammers are being recalled because the sledgehammer heads can loosen prematurely and detach while in use and injure the user. Pennsylvania police department offers Doritos for dealers on 4/20 The sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and can range from 14 to 36 inches long.Consumers can find the model number for the DeWALT and Craftsman sledgehammers on the hammerhead. Consumers of the Stanley hammers can find the model number on a sticker on the handle.The recall involves the following model numbers:DWHT56141DWHT56142DWHT56143DWHT56146DWHT56147DWHT56148DWHT56024DWHT56025DWHT56026DWHT56027DWHT56029DWHT56030CMHT54163CMHT56011CMHT56019FMHT51297FMHT51298FMHT51308FMHT56006FMHT56008FMHT56009FMHT56010FMHT56011FMHT56019The company has received 192 reports w...

Pearl Jam will perform in Chicago in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

CHICAGO — A band very familiar with the "Windy City" is returning again in 2023 - this time for a pair of performances in the fall. Pearl Jam announced a new United States tour on Thursday afternoon, with Chicago being one of five stops. The rock band, which features Evanston native and noted Cubs fan Eddie Vedder as its lead vocalist, will play at the United Center on Tuesday, September 5, and Thursday, September 7. Pearl Jam will also make stops in Fort Worth, Indianapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Austin, Texas. Ticket sales will begin through Ticketmaster Verified Fan Registration on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. central time, with fans required to sign up by Tuesday, April 25. Fans belonging to the band's "Ten Club" already have access to a pre-sale for tickets on the band's website. Formed in 1990, Pearl Jam has performed 23 shows in the Chicagoland area, according to their website. On March 10, 1994, they played the last concert at Chicago Stadium along with Urge Overkill and T...

A's announce land deal as part of plan to make Las Vegas 'future home'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland A's are officially planning to leave Oakland. The team issued a statement confirming the organization has signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas.Oakland A's president Dave Kaval said the deal with Las Vegas was finalized last week to buy a 49-acre site where the A's plan to build a stadium close to the Vegas strip, in a statement issued Wednesday. The statement went on to say that they realize that this is a difficult day for the Oakland fans and community and that they are disappointed that they were not able to achieve a waterfront ballpark in Oakland."We're turning our full attention to Las Vegas," Kaval said. “We were on parallel paths before. But we’re focused really on Las Vegas as our path to find a future home for the A's.”Commissioner Rob Manfred said in December the A’s would not have to pay a relocation fee if the team moved to Las Vegas.“We’re past any reasonable timeline for the situation in Oakland to be reso...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Central Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mix of sun and clouds will push temperatures into the mid 80s and will help destabilize our atmosphere. Storm coverage should initiate first east of I-35 and possibly back build westward. At the same time, an approaching cold front to our northwest will develop storms there as well. As time progresses rain coverage from both areas of development will mean scattered to widespread storms across much of the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of central Texas until 10pm. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of storms. If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued then severe weather is happening or imminent and you need to act.Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.Initially storms that are on their own will carry a high risk for large hail, but as individual storms develop into a line the hail threat will transition to a straight line wind risk.Scattered strong to severe storms possible this even...

Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez likely to challenge Ted Cruz in U.S. Senate run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (Nexstar) — San Antonio Democrat Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has made his way into the national spotlight for his advocacy on behalf of families who lost loved ones in the Uvalde school massacre, is likely to run for higher office according to a source close to the state senator. One source who works with Gutierrez confirmed to Nexstar on Thursday that the Democrat is considering challenging Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. Gutierrez will continue weighing his options and won't make a formal announcement about the race until the current legislative session is completed at the end of May.The San Antonio Express-News first reported Wednesday morning that Gutierrez is “nearly certain” to run.Gutierrez and one of his Texas Senate staffers declined to comment on the matter. The source close to the senator asked to not be named due to not being authorized to publicly talk about Gutierrez's considerations. The San Antonio Democrat has dedicated this leg...

NRG Stadium renaming itself ahead of Taylor Swift tour stops

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — NRG Stadium in Houston said it would be adding “(Taylor's Version)” to its name ahead of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour shows. The performer is set to appear at the stadium in Houston from Friday, April 21 until her final show in the Lone Star State on Sunday, April 23.On its Twitter page, NRG Park made the announcement with tweets saying, “It's Me. Hi. NRG Stadium (Taylor's Version)” and “In our Taylor’s Version era.”This is not the first -- or likely last -- time a name change has taken place for The Eras Tour performer.For Taylor Swift’s opening shows in Glendale, Arizona, the city was temporarily renamed “Swift City.”Other cities quickly followed suit with other gifts for the performer. In Tampa, Florida, Taylor Swift was named “Mayor for a Day," while Arlington, Texas renamed a road Taylor Swift Way and gave her a key to the city.

UMN regents to hire interim president soon, can’t agree on salary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents aims to appoint an interim president in the next two weeks and will consider both internal and external candidates, but not if they’re interested in the permanent job.Regents during a special meeting Thursday favored a relatively quick and controlled process handled by the board itself over a wide search heavy on public engagement.A May 5 hiring target would give the interim leader about five weeks to work alongside President Joan Gabel, who plans to start taking vacation time on June 9 before starting her new job as University of Pittsburgh chancellor.Regents spent five hours Tuesday discussing what they want from an interim president and what they’re willing to pay for it.They reached consensus around excluding candidates who might later seek a permanent appointment as president.“Being a candidate is distracting and influences some of the decision-making,” said Mary Davenport.“I don’t want someone who’s using the interim period as their...

Rhinebeck man accused of rape

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Adrian Cruz Cruz, 25, of Rhinebeck is facing multiple charges after police say he raped a 20-year-old woman. Cruz Cruz was arrested on April 19. Read the latest on the fatal shooting of Kaylin Gillis Police say he befriended the victim on social media and then went to her home and attacked her. Coeymans Police were assisted by New York State Police Troops G and K and the Albany County District Attorney's Sex Crime Unit.Charges:Rape in the First Degree (felony)Rape in the Second Degree (felony)Cruz Cruz was arraigned before Town Justice Thomas Frese. He was remanded to the Albany County Jail on no bail pending further court action.

Shred your documents in Glens Falls this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:25:54 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Tax day is past - now, it's shredding week. A community paper-shredding event is set for this Friday in the city of Glens Falls for those who need to do some spring cleaning with their tax documents and financial records. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! AARP New York is holding a free paper-shredding event at the Glens Falls Senior Center on Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is timed to give community members a chance to safely dispose of personal financial records and any other sensitive documents, in an effort against identity theft.The cause is no joke. In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission received 831 reports of fraud stemming from Warren and Washington counties alone. Fraud can target anyone, regardless of age, occupation, or other factors. Glens Falls gets funding for four transportation projects Friday's shredding event is one of more than 25 that AARP is set to run ac...