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Broadway actors, show staff warn of possible strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

CHICAGO — Actors and stage managers were outside of Nederlander Theater Wednesday, handing out leaflets to people attending that night's showing of Jagged Little Pill.On those leaflets, warnings of the possibility of a strike among more than 50,000 members touring in Broadway shows across the United States.Members in the Actors' Equity Association have been working without a contract since Feb. 5, the last collective bargaining agreement negotiated for the group being in 2019."If you’re out to see a show, you’re not thinking about the working conditions," said Leah Morrow, a member of the AEA. "You see production value and amazing talent. These folks are working injured and sick and need rest and fair pay just like anybody [else] out here in the world needs." ‘Harry Potter’ TV series and ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel are a go The AEA is asking for an increase in pay and per diem rate for food and housing, as well as guarantees to have enough staff coverage for members when they are si...

IRS warns of deadline to claim $1.5B in 2019 tax refunds: How much Illinoisans are owed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The Internal Revenue Service estimates that there is almost $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds from tax year 2019, but the deadline to secure that money is nearing.Taxpayers have until July 17 to submit a tax return and get the money they are owed. The IRS said in a news release that the average median refund for that year is $893.“The 2019 tax returns came due during the pandemic, and many people may have overlooked or forgotten about these refunds,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “We want taxpayers to claim these refunds, but time is running out. People face a July 17 deadline to file their returns. We recommend taxpayers start soon to make sure they don’t miss out.”The three years allotted for filing a tax return and collecting a refund were extended past the April tax deadline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any funds that aren't claimed by the deadline will belong to the U.S. Treasury. Walmart closing locations across 12 states this year: Here’s where "The t...

What is Mifepristone and how does it work?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

Medication abortion accounts for up to 60 percent of all abortions completed before 10 weeks' gestation. It’s a two-step process that involves two drugs: Mifepristone and Misoprostol. Mifepristone is the only drug impacted by the recent court ruling in Texas. Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next? Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, was developed in the 1980s and approved by the FDA in 2000.The drug blocks a natural hormone, progesterone, needed to support a pregnancy. Democratic governors are stockpiling abortion pills in the wake of Texas ruling Mifepristone is the first drug given in the two-drug regimen used for medication abortion. 24-48 hours after patients take the dose of Mifepristone, they take a second medication, Misoprostol, which helps the body evacuate the pregnancy. In other words, the patient experiences contractions, cramping and bleeding as the uterus empties its contents.Mifepristone is also used to treat patie...

Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker during dedication

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Broken Spoke, a live music dance hall in south Austin, received a Texas Historical Marker during a dedication ceremony.The ceremony was held at the dance hall, located at 3201 South Lamar Blvd., and it began at 5:30 p.m.Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)According to Broken Spoke, the event was 58 years in the making. The dance hall originally opened in 1964, according to the business. James and Annetta White founded it in November 1964.Titans and icons of country music, like George Strait, Willie Nelson and Garth Brooks, have performed at the south Austin d...

Texas freshman Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, will keep college eligibility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another Texas Longhorns basketball player has declared for the NBA Draft.Dillon Mitchell, a freshman forward who averaged 4.3 points and 17.4 minutes per game this season, said he'll declare for the 2023 NBA Draft but will still keep his college eligibility, meaning he won't sign an agent.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersMitchell announced the decision on social media, addressing Longhorn Nation and saying, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live out my dreams.""Thank you to my brothers in burnt orange," he said. "I'll be forever grateful to have shared the court with you guys. We accomplished greatness this season and it's been an experience I'll never forget. Love y'all."Tyrese Hunter also declared for the draft while still keeping his college eligibility.Mitchell started all 38 games this season for the Longhorns and helped them get to their ...

IRS warns of deadline to claim $1.5B in 2019 tax refunds: These states are owed the most

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The Internal Revenue Service estimates that there is almost $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds from tax year 2019, but the deadline to secure that money is nearing. Taxpayers have until July 17 to submit a tax return and get the money they are owed. The IRS said in a news release that the average median refund for that year is $893.“The 2019 tax returns came due during the pandemic, and many people may have overlooked or forgotten about these refunds,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “We want taxpayers to claim these refunds, but time is running out. People face a July 17 deadline to file their returns. We recommend taxpayers start soon to make sure they don’t miss out.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The three years allotted for filing a tax return and collecting a refund were extended past the April tax deadline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any funds that aren't claimed by the deadline will belong to ...

Kendrick Castillo’s parents ask judge to release information about STEM School shooting — including alleged warning signs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

Kendrick Castillo before his senior prom in April 2019. (Photo courtesy of Tim Thompson)A judge will decide whether to make public information about the 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that the parents of Kendrick Castillo have learned through their lawsuit against the school — including what their attorney says are details of missed warnings about the shooters. John and Maria Castillo said in court Wednesday that they have learned more about the May 7, 2019, shooting that took their son’s life, and want that information — collected through the discovery process during litigation — released so it can be used to improve school safety. “We wanted to hear things that weren’t being told to us,” John Castillo said when asked why he listened to the depositions given as a result of the family’s lawsuit.The Castillos have refused the $387,000 settlement offered in their lawsuit against STEM and want their case to go before a jury,...

2 killed along with dog in San Bernardino County crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

Police are investigating after a head-on collision killed two people and a dog, and left a second dog hospitalized in San Bernardino County on Tuesday night.Police responded to a crash on the 25500 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road in Redlands around 8 p.m. involving and sedan and an SUV.When authorities arrived, they found the SUV driver performing CPR on the sedan driver. Paramedics arrived shortly and took over lifesaving measures on the woman, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, said Redlands police.A male passenger from the sedan was also pronounced dead while he was being transported to the hospital.Two dogs were found inside the sedan — one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second dog was transported to an animal hospital with minor injuries.The SUV driver told police he was “heading west on San Timoteo Canyon Road when the eastbound sedan veered over the double-yellow line and collided with his vehicle.”The SUV driver was treated for injuries at the scene, but...

KTLA 5 celebrates Armenian History Month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

April is Armenian History Month in Los Angeles County, which is home to the greatest number of Armenians outside of Armenia itself. This month, KTLA is introducing viewers to the individuals and organizations that contribute to the rich Armenian culture in Southern California, and how they are making a broader impact across the nation and around the world. ‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ shines light on Armenian Genocide survivor’s journey to Hollywood KTLA 5’s Ellina Abovian will be sharing stories of Armenian-American entrepreneurs, filmmakers, athletes and educators who are inspiring and elevating others in our community.

'Aurora's Sunrise' shines light on Armenian Genocide survivor's journey to Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:40 GMT

"Aurora's Sunrise" is an internationally animated documentary about Aurora Mardiganian.It's a true story about how a 14-year-old girl escaped death during the Armenian Genocide, fled to New York and became a silent film star. "Aurora's story is one of the rare ones," said Inna Sahakyan, the film's director. The story becomes vivid again through the dynamic combination of mediums, animation, archival interviews with Aurora herself, and digitally restored footage.Back in 2014, Sahakyan was doing research for a different project at the Zoryan Institute in Canada when she stumbled upon Aurora's testimony recorded in 1984 when she was 84 years old. In the footage, Aurora is holding a poster for "Auction of the Souls" from 1919, a silent 20-minute film that depicted the tragic events of the genocide. Aurora played herself, an orphan teenager, kidnapped, raped, and then sold into slavery. Through a series of miraculous events, she escaped and moved to New York when she was 17. She told her...