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Dean's Reviews: 'Barbie' in theaters now

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

Check out Dean's Reviews on the new film 'Barbie' which is in theaters now.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's Reviews: Oppenheimer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

Check out WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards’ review for “Oppenheimer."Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

AMC's plan to charge more for 'preferred' seats no longer coming to a theater near you

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

(WXIN) – AMC’s plan to charge different prices depending on where moviegoers sit is no longer coming to a theater near you.The movie theater chain had announced its “Sightline” program in February, which introduced a three-tiered pricing system for charging moviegoers different prices based on where they chose to sit. The “prime” seats were the most expensive.AMC Theatres launched the initiative in three markets, and had planned to roll it out nationwide by the end of 2023.The company has instead decided to scrap the idea outright, referring to Sightline as a “pilot test program” in an update released Thursday. AMC Theatres to make big change at concession stands The company said consumers didn’t change their behavior enough to warrant making Sightline pricing permanent. Discounting front seats didn’t make them more attractive to movie fans and charging more for the “best seats” didn’t stop anyone from choosing them.Effectively, people sat where they usually sat, regardless of the...

These Mega Millions numbers have been drawn the most since the last jackpot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The most recent record-setting Powerball jackpot has been won, but a record-setting Mega Millions prize is still up for grabs. Ahead of Friday's drawing, millions of tickets will likely be sold, all hoping to perfectly match the six winning numbers needed for an estimated $720 million prize. You may be ready to try your luck at the Mega Millions prize, currently considered the fifth-largest in the game's history. But do your lucky numbers stand a chance?Just as it is in Powerball, every set of numbers has an equal chance of winning the Mega Millions jackpot. Still, there are some numbers that are drawn more frequently than others. Since 1996, when Mega Millions was rebranded from 'The Big Game,' there are five main numbers that have been drawn more than any others, according to data collected by Lotto America: 31, 17, 46, 20, and 4. All five have been drawn more than 250 times, and all but 20 have been pulled within the last month. When it comes to the Mega Ball, these f...

These 10 cities stay cool — even in July

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

(The Hill) -- If you ever wanted to spend a long weekend in Pittsburgh, now may be the time. Pittsburgh ranks as one of America’s coolest cities in midsummer, with an enviable average July temperature of 73.2 degrees, according to federal weather data.  Much of the nation is enduring a dangerous heat wave, breaking records across the Southwest. The high temperature in Phoenix has reached or exceeded 110 degrees on 20 consecutive days. In Pittsburgh, by contrast, Friday’s projected high is 78.  Kentucky declares state of emergency amid flooding As an exercise in escapism, we found 10 large cities, one of them Pittsburgh, with some of the coolest July weather in America. Our average temperatures come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and span the years 1991 through 2020, so they reflect the growing reach of global warming. San Francisco Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” (Or di...

Teen gets 59 days in jail after hitting man in wheelchair

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

Editors note: The video above aired on Sept. 21, 2022.AUSTIN (KXAN) – A teen who pled guilty to running over a man in a wheelchair in Sept. 2022 will get out of jail in just under 60 days, according to court paperwork. Pablo Avila-Banagas, who was 17 at the time, pled guilty on July 11 to a misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury.Court paperwork showed Judge David Crain sentenced Avila-Banagas on July 11 to 364 days in Travis County jail along with credit for 305 days for time served.According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a call Sept. 3 after a pedestrian, later identified as Rogelio De Luna, was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot in the 9200 block of North Lamar Boulevard.On Sept. 21, Austin police officers and Cops for Charities purchased and donated a new electric wheelchair for De Luna.

99 ways to save money: Group puts together list with tips from experts

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

(KXAN) -- The AARP has a long list of money saving-tips from experts and research.KXAN asked Neil Wertheimer, the deputy editor of the AARP’s guide ‘99 Great Ways to Save' for some of his best tips from the guide, which is now in its 14th edition.Let’s start at the grocery store.“Before you leave home, look at the app or website of your grocery store. Two thirds of grocery stores now offer exclusive discounts online,” said Wertheimer.Once you are in the store, go for certain brands.“We just did some research about house brands versus name brands. We had reporters across the country shop a list of 32 items and compare the prices. Overall, they save 27% by buying the house brand over the name brands.”This next tip is important before you head toward the register.“Go to self checkout. All kinds of studies have shown the psychology of it that you really do tend to shop and get less than if you just let someone else check you out.”The guide also has advice on how to save on airline ticke...

Police investigating shot fired in Rotterdam apartment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rotterdam Police Department is investigating after a shot was fired inside the Long Pond Village Apartment Complex. Police were called to the complex around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When they arrived, officers confirmed that a single shot was fired inside one of the apartments. No one was reported injured.Police do not have anyone in custody at this time. If you have any information, you can call Rotterdam Police Detectives at (518) 355-7397 ext. 7106.

1 dead, 1 injured in East Greenbush motorcycle crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in East Greenbush. The East Greenbush Police Department said Richard Davis, 63, of Schodack was killed, and John Agan, 67, of East Greenbush is in critical condition. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The crash took place on Columbia Turnpike on Thursday around 4:40 p.m. Police said an 87-year-old turned their car in front of the motorcycle, causing the crash. Both were brought to Albany Medical Center where Davis was pronounced dead and Agan was listed in critical condition.No charges have been filed against the driver of the car at this point. Police said they were fully cooperative with police and drugs and alcohol were not a contributing factor. PHOTOS: Primark opens in Crossgates Mall The investigation is ongoing. If you witnessed the crash, you can call the Detectives Office at (518) 479-2525.

Friday’s Cardinals-Cubs game only on Apple TV+

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:33 GMT

CHICAGO - Riding a season-best six-game winning stream, the St. Louis Cardinals will battle their close rival Chicago Cubs once again, but not on their usual broadcast home. If you’re planning to watch the game from home, you’ll need to plan ahead. First, it's a day game with a 1:20 p.m. start time, as per Wrigley Field's Friday traditions. Are the St. Louis Cardinals contenders again? Also, you won’t find Friday’s matchup on regional or national television. It can only be stream on Apple TV+For the 2023 season, Apple and MLB have partnered up for “Friday Night Baseball,” airing 26 games on Apple streaming services. There will be doubleheaders every Friday through July 14. Friday’s game marks the second time the Cardinals airing on Apple TV+ this season. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Cardinals (Seasonal) ...