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Walt Disney World unveils new holiday party, return of popular festive fireworks show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The holidays are still many months away, but the Most Magical Place on Earth is unveiling what's in store for this season.Jollywood Nights, a new holiday party, is scheduled to take place at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. Magical enhancements coming to Disney Cruise Line this holiday season The separately ticketed event will feature singalongs, a jazz lounge and even a "soiree," according to Disney.Disney confirmed that Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, along with some of their friends, will be special guests at Theater of the Stars during its Jollywood Nights celebration. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the rest of the gang will be doing meet-and-greets, as well. Visitors can also meet Powerline Max, Phineas and Ferb, and Edna Mode at the event.(Disney)A number of specialty foods will be available, including funnel cake topped with spicy Korean chicken and a "cookie stack" made to look like a Christmas tree. The ...

Infant found dead inside garbage truck in Ohio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — An infant was found dead inside an Ohio garbage truck Thursday afternoon after Plain City police received a call from the village's contracted refuse company.The infant appeared to be a full-term newborn from zero to one month of age, according to a news release from police. "My little brother comes around banging on the door saying there's a bunch of cops in front of our house," Plain City resident Dmitri Price said. "So I look out the window and there's about 12 cops, firetruck, everything's here. I didn't believe it at first. It's not every day you hear a dead baby inside a freakin' dumpster truck. … It's cruel. It's really cruel." Acid poured on slides at Massachusetts park; children report injuries Officers responded and located the infant in the rear collection point of the garbage truck. Medic personnel from the Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District pronounced the infant dead at 2:33 p.m.The body of the deceased infant was removed from the scene and ...

9 U.S. theme parks named among the 'most-visited' in the world

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

(KTLA) - Nine theme parks in the U.S. were named among the most visited in the world last year, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association(TEA) and AECOM.To be part of the report, a theme or water park must require a ticket to enter, and "generally must be focused on the visitor experience," authors explained.Analysts with AECOM found the 25 most visited theme parks in the world served roughly 178.5 million guests in 2022, up from 124.6 million in 2021, a year still marred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The top visited parks may not come at much of a surprise to anyone, especially Disney fans. Two Florida nude beaches named ‘best’ in the world Disney parks comprised 11 of the 25 most-visited theme parks in the world, and six of the 20 most-visited in the U.S. The most visited theme park globally in 2022 was Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. About 17.13 million guests visited the park last year, according to the report. Coming ...

Best in Austin: KXAN named best in TV news, team members also receive honors as 'best' in the business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – KXAN News took top honors Thursday in the Austin Chronicle 2023 TV News Reader Poll for Best TV News in Austin.Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans won Best Weatherperson, and Sports Director Roger Wallace won Best Sportscaster.David is a three-time Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist with KXAN. The longtime Austinite also interned in the KXAN weather department under Jim Spencer after his first year of college.Roger has been anchoring and covering sports since 1995 at KXAN. Roger is a multiple winner of “Best Sportscast” voted on by the Texas Associated Press and has also previously been named "Best Sportscaster" by The Austin Chronicle.Jala WashingtonDavid YeomansRoger WallaceKXAN News Today Weekend anchor Jala Washington won the critics award for TV Reporter on the Case for her coverage of the Daniel Perry trial.Jala has been a member of the KXAN team since November 2020 when she started as the Hays County Reporter and eventually moved up to being the weekend morning an...

Kathryn A. Edwards: Who deserves welfare? That’s the wrong question

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

The latest deal to avert a U.S. government default, with its new work requirements for welfare programs, illustrates a fundamental flaw in America’s social safety net: It’s far too focused on identifying the worthy, to the detriment of the needy.By official measures, nearly 40 million Americans are living in poverty. Yet not a single public program serves them on that criterion alone. To qualify for benefits, they must also be something else, such as old, disabled, or pregnant. Even then, access isn’t categorical: People must get through a labyrinth of multi-contingent eligibility tests, which might include anything from the size of their savings account balance to some minimum time spent on work-related activities. And if there’s a natural disaster, everything can change.Worse, different programs don’t often work together. Consider children who age out of foster care, typically at 18. The new debt-ceiling deal exempts them from the work requirements it...

Nothing More performing at Empire Live in July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live has announced they will be hosting hard rock band Nothing More. The concert is set for July 23. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Nothing More has released 6 studio albums since their 2003 founding in San Antonio, and they have earned 3 Grammy Award nominations. Their music combines elements of progressive rock and heavy metal. The performance is part of their Spirits 2023 North American Tour Part II. The show is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. NEWS10 helping local communities on Founder’s Day Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street in Albany. You can purchase Nothing More tickets through Ticketmaster or at the venue's box office.

Congress St. in Cohoes closed due to active fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Firefighters are currently responding to an active structure fire on Congress Street in Cohoes. Due to the fire, Congress Street is closed, and detours are at Bedford Street and Main Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the fire is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

TPD: 17-year-old possessed illegal, loaded handgun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday for possessing an illegally owned, loaded handgun, according to Troy Police. Police say the juvenile was arrested in the area of 7th Avenue and Glen Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Troy Police Detectives obtained information that led them to believe a known individual possessed an illegal, loaded handgun. The information was passed along to the Patrol Division, who later saw the suspect in the area of 7th Avenue and Glen Avenue in Troy. Members from both the Patrol and Detective division responded to the area and tried to interview the suspect. The suspect fled on foot but was taken into custody not far from where they fled. Dead body found in Savoy believed to be stabbing suspect Police say they found the suspect to possess an illegal, loaded handgun with 19 rounds. The suspect was brought to the Juvenile Services Bureau fo...

CDPHP Cycle! adds electric bikes for 7th season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- CDTA and CDPHP are partnering for the seventh season of its bike rental program CDPHP Cycle! The season kicks off around the Capital Region on Saturday, June 17. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New this year, the program has added electric bikes for rent. While the pedal bikes are undergoing technological improvements, only the e-bikes will be available at the start of the season. CDTA said the pedal bikes should be available in July.The CDPHP Cycle! season usually kicks off in April, but was delayed due to the bike improvements. Due to this, seasonal membership rates are prorated. The season typically ends in November and will be back for its eighth season in April 2024. Season 6 of ‘CDPHP Cycle!’ results in 80k rides The bikes will be available in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Cohoes, and Lake George. To view membership options and rental locations, you can visit the CDPHP Cycle! ...

Scotia fireworks returning thanks to community effort

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:33 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Jumpin' Jack’s Drive-In fireworks have been a staple for 50 years. Thanks to some community support, the yearly event will once again light up the night sky.Mayor of Scotia, David Bucciferro, says the village has been going back-and-forth on how to run the 2023 Fireworks Event before deciding to put out the fuse. "We felt like we did not have the necessary resources in place. Not money, but actual public safety resources in place to put the event on," stated Bucciferro.With the event canceled, the local area joined together to find solutions to Scotia's problem. "Since that time, the outpouring of support, especially from Schenectady County Legislature, has been tremendous. People have stepped up, neighboring communities have offered resources," described Bucciferro. Gent’s Barber Co. fundraising for Lucky Puppy Rescue Groups such as CDTA and SUNY Schenectady will be providing free parking and shuttle service to the event. As the primary sponsor, Owner of J...