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Severe storms to strike the South again as millions in Texas could see damaging winds and hail

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

(CNN) — Parts of the South are yet again at risk of facing severe storms Friday that could bring damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes to millions in north-central Texas.More than 12 million people in Texas, including across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are under a significant risk for severe thunderstorms, according to the Storm Prediction Center.The storm’s most extreme impacts — which include damaging winds and hail at least 2 inches wide– are expected to hit north-central Texas between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said.The looming conditions led the Storm Prediction Center to issue what it calls an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms alert, a severity designation at Level 3 of 5, for those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.“Large hail will be the primary threat with supercells, with a couple of instances of 3+ inch stones possible,” the prediction center warned.Elsewhere, th...

‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ lacks enough magic to truly take flight

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

(CNN) — “Peter Pan & Wendy” wants to conjure magic but turns out to be low on fairy dust, yielding a dreary live-action adaptation of the 1953 movie that transforms Neverland into what vaguely feels like a discount version of Pandora. Modest narrative upgrades help lift the Disney+ film above the service’s recent “Pinocchio,” but clearing that very low bar amounts to damnation with faint praise.There have been numerous live-action renderings of J.M. Barrie’s classic, from “Hook” to “Peter Pan” to simply “Pan” — plus “Finding Neverland,” which cast Johnny Depp as Barrie in a touching look at the play’s origins.Other than a few welcome and necessary changes to rid the Disney animated film of more problematic elements, and a bit more backstory explaining this Captain Hook (Jude Law) and his semi-depressed demeanor, this version pretty closely adheres to the basic blueprint, ponderi...

James Corden bids an emotional farewell to ‘The Late Late Show’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

(CNN) — After eight years and multiple Emmy awards, James Corden’s time as host of “The Late Late Show” has come to an end.The English presenter and actor announced his departure from the show, which was home to popular segments such as “Carpool Karaoke,” last April. He later revealed that his desire to spend more time with his family prompted the move.“It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination,” Corden said at the time.On Thursday night, the 44-year-old comic got emotional as he prepared to vacate the seat that made him a household name. The prime-time special featured A-list guests Harry Styles, Adele and Will Ferrell and a surprise video message from President Joe Biden, and Corden’s parents were in the audience.While his decision to leave the show during a successful run on US late-night television had surprised many, Corden revealed that “one positive” of leaving the show ...

Victim identified, suspect arrested in connection with homicide investigation on Northampton Street in Boston

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

A victim has been identified and a suspect arrested in connection with a homicide investigation at 155 Northampton Street in Boston, according to police. Officers responding to a call for a person in cardiac arrest on Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:45 p.m. found a 55-year-old man, identified as Robert Lee Scott of Boston. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. On April 21, the Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death as a homicide and the cause of death being sharp force injury to the heart, officials say. Investigators have since since identified the suspect as 57-year-old Tanya Kelley of Boston. She was arrested on Thursday and will be arraigned on a murder charge in Boston Municipal Court.Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.   

Transit Police: 5 juveniles dump woman’s groceries out, throw items at her at Broadway MBTA station

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

Five juveniles are accused of dumping a woman’s groceries out and throwing items at her face and head at the Broadway MBTA station on Thursday, according to Transit Police. Police say the incident happened around 4 p.m. and the juveniles were unprovoked. The suspects fled following the attack. The victim was taken to a hospital for a facial injury. The incident remains under investigation and police say they are working to identify and arrest the suspects. https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1651917140436439043

Transit Police: 19-year-old suspect uses knife handle to smash window of MBTA trolley in Mattapan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

A 19-year-old suspect used the handle of a knife to smash a window of an MBTA High-Speed trolley in Mattapan on Thursday, according to Transit Police. The incident happened around 5 p.m., police say. The suspect fled the scene but was later located on Blue Hill Avenue. Officials say charges will be sought. No additional information has been released. https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1651915209039048705

Donald Trump back on the campaign trail in NH

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

ASK IRA: Did Bam Adebayo provide needed answers with his triple-double?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

Q: Bam Adebayo had a triple-double in the most important game of the season. I think that means he showed up. – Ryan.A: And it was more about the timing than the numbers. It was about stepping up at the moments of truth. Bam Adebayo’s versatility in the end mitigated the Bucks’ size advantage that had been the story of the series. At times Wednesday, it was apparent that Bam Adebayo’s hamstring was not right. And the foul trouble did not help, either. But when Jimmy Butler needed a friend, Bam was there. And for all the social-media blabber about Jimmy’s supposed reluctance to pass to Jimmy, Bam’s dimes down the stretch allowed Jimmy and the Heat to cash in. So now Bam gets to rest his hamstring before the comparisons begin to Mitchell Robinson. Bottom line is Bam got past Nikola Vucevic in the play-in, past Brook Lopez in five games, and now he lives to be versatile another day (or week, or longer).Q: We all thought the Bucks would take the serie...

Column: The Carolina Panthers made QB Bryce Young the No. 1 pick. Here’s why it matters to Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

For the last four months, Bryce Young has stood in and taken the shots he knew were coming during the pre-draft process.Not built to last in the modern-day NFL. Too short. Too slight. Too risky.Young has fielded questions on his physical shortcomings and answered them with a “control what you can control” mindset. “It’s fair,” he said.Young also took every opportunity he had — from interviews at the combine to his pro day workout at Alabama to visits at the facilities of the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders — to sell teams on his skills and his mentality.On a stage Thursday night at Union Station Kansas City, Young got his “Welcome to the NFL” hug from Roger Goodell and took his pedestal as the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft.There it was, at 7:17 p.m., the No. 1 selection.The pick the Chicago Bears once owned was spent by the Panthers. For the 18th time in 25 years, the No. 1 player drafted was a quarterbac...

Local prospects in the NFL draft: Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon and Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski taken in the top 11 picks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT

The Tribune is tracking where players from Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois high schools are selected in the 2023 NFL draft.Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois1st round (No. 5) to Seattle SeahawksA consensus All-American during his fourth season in Champaign, Witherspoon was the second defensive player drafted and the first cornerback off the board. The Pensacola, Fla., native had three interceptions and 14 pass breakups in 2022, didn’t allow a touchdown all season and had the nation’s best coverage grade according to Pro Football Focus.“I’m energetic, physical. I’m a dog on the field,” Witherspoon told reporters. “I’m just very confident in what I do, passionate. I love to show my emotions out there on the field.”It’s the highest an Illinois defensive back has been drafted and the highest the Seahawks have taken a cornerback under the Pete Carroll regime.Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern/Maine South1st round (No...