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Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more ‘inclusive’
Nine months after announcing a name change was coming, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on Saturday officially changed its name in an attempt to “meet the evolving needs of young people.” The organization adopted the new name, Scouting America, on its 115th anniversary, “marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s journey,” according to a statement released Saturday.…
Read MoreGeorge Clooney is ‘nervous’ ahead of Broadway debut: ‘It’s terrifying’
Acclaimed film and television actor George Clooney previewed his upcoming Broadway debut in “Good Night, and Good Luck” on Thursday and admitted that he feels nervous to step on the stage. Clooney, a two-time Oscar winner, said he has not done a live theater show since 1986. “Good Night, and Good Luck” is George Clooney’s…
Read MoreNo. 1 Texas scores 18 runs in another sweep on season-opening road trip
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Top-ranked Texas picked up two more wins Saturday on its season-opening road trip, beating St. John’s 5-0 and Lamar 13-7 at the Lamar University softball complex in Beaumont. The host Cardinals held a 1-0 lead through three innings, but Katie Stewart blasted a solo home run over the center-field wall in the…
Read MoreForecast snowfall totals lighten as a powerful winter storm whips through the New York City area
May just dodge a blow from mother nature. A powerful winter storm that was expected to dump almost half a foot of snow across the Big Apple Saturday is now forecasted to bring just 2 to 4 inches of flurries before switching to rain by midnight. The five boroughs could see less snow accumulation if…
Read MoreAustin Fire Department celebrates new city's latest Firewise community
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department recognized the Walnut Creek Enclave neighborhood as a “Firewise” community Saturday afternoon. Firewise USA is a national program that provides a collaborative framework for neighborhoods to mitigate wildfire risk. Walnut Creek Enclave will be the 21st community in Austin to become a Firewise community. “I feel absolutely thrilled…
Read MoreRangers grind out comeback win over Blue Jackets in final game before 4 Nations Face-off break
The Rangers got one last win before the break in game action for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, but it can’t exactly be classified as going out on a high note. Because even after taking a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena, the Blueshirts still lost four of their…
Read MoreChiefs-Eagles rematch in Super Bowl 2025 is tremendous clash of titans
NEW ORLEANS — The Superdome has been the site of some memorable boxing rematches. Muhammad Ali regained the heavyweight championship here in 1978 when he avenged his loss to Leon Spinks. Two years later, Sugar Ray Leonard beat Robert Duran in their rematch when Duran said, “No mas.” Now, we have another rematch that should…
Read MoreWhy are Super Bowl ticket prices down?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year. The entry-level price for a ticket is currently around $2,600 according to StubHub. Company spokesperson Adam Budelli told The Associated Press Friday that while some tickets are still available, they are selling quickly. “Compared…
Read MoreLegendary comedy writer Bruce Vilanch describes wild NSFW moment on set of ‘The Brady Bunch Hour’ in upcoming memoir
Legendary comedy scribe Bruce Vilanch is renowned as the go-to for award shows but he’s also been involved with some deliciously campy specials and movies. The Emmy winner recounts them in his predictably hilarious upcoming memoir, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time.” One NSFW moment occurred on the set of “The Brady…
Read MoreHow Patrick Mahomes Scored the Perfect Teammate in Wife Brittany Mahomes – E! Online
And while Patrick was putting together championship seasons, becoming the youngest Super Bowl MVP, signing record-breaking multimillion-dollar contracts and snapping up baseball teams, Brittany was making her own money moves, joining an ownership group that brought NWSL team Kansas City Current to their adopted city. (He invested as well in 2023.) “I have a true level of appreciation for what these incredible…
Read MoreState of Texas: 'School choice' emergency item wins fast approval in Senate
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Just days after Governor Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for lawmakers in his State of the State address, Senate lawmakers pushed through one of his top priorities. Abbott earmarks session priorities, calls on Texas Lege to be ‘guardians of freedom’ Texas Senators voted Wednesday evening to approve Senate Bill 2, the…
Read MoreSt. John’s statement week proves it can turn March dreams into reality
Go ahead, dream away. Imagine a big March. Think about a top four seed in the NCAA Tournament. This is in play now, after four days that turned this St. John’s team from a fun, cute story to a very serious one. The Red Storm beat No. 11 Marquette at the Garden on Tuesday, then…
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