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Barbie is enjoying a resurgence. So why are some people putting the dolls in blenders?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

SAN ANGELO, Texas (ConchoValleyHomepage) — With the "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" blockbuster combo officially in theaters on July 21, some people would think that life couldn't be better for the world's favorite pretty-in-pink fashionista. They would be wrong.National Barbie-in-a-Blender Day, celebrated on July 27, was made to offer a scathing critique of Mattel Inc.'s poster child by encouraging observers to do just as its name suggests - put a Barbie doll in a blender and, optionally, set the device for as high as it will allow. Plastic puree, anyone?This strange celebration is held all across the world now, particularly by artists, photographers and other occupants of creatively-oriented professions. The holiday itself is 19 years old, being founded in 2004 by a social movement looking to promote a less consumer-focused culture. But how did it get to this point? The origins for this, ahem, "unique" national holiday stem from much more than an extreme hatred of the iconic toy. It al...

Report: 100k+ Austin jobs threatened by AI

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Hundreds of thousands of jobs in Austin are considered at risk of being threatened by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report by the Chamber of Commerce. It ranked Austin in the Top 25 most threatened cities in the country for potential job losses from AI. It said 153,040 jobs are at risk, which is 13% of the city's total workforce. The report cited a recent study from the World Economic Forum (WEF) that estimated 83 million jobs could be automated worldwide by 2027. Which jobs are most at risk?The report analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and focused on the top 10 most at-risk jobs from the WEF study."Administrative roles such as record-keeping and cashiers as well as accounting, bookkeeping, factory, and traditional security roles face the largest potential job losses due to AI," the report said. The Chamber of Commerce said traditional security guards, housekeepers, bank tellers, retail sales and door-to-door sales are also c...

Jonas Brothers add extra date for Austin's Moody Center

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Jonas Brothers will be burnin' up the Moody Center stage for a second night this fall, after announcing an additional tour date in Austin.The trio announced back in May the group would perform at the Moody Center on Sept. 3. The Grammy Award-nominated band is slated to perform songs off six albums. Now, both the Jonas Brothers and the Moody Center announced Thursday the band will return for a second show on Oct. 22. The extra Austin show comes as the group announced 50 new dates across countries throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand in addition to a handful of more North American shows.Verified fan advance registration for tickets runs now through July 31 at 9 p.m. CT, per the Moody Center. Fans selected will receive an access code and can participate in a presale on Thursday, Aug. 3. PAST COVERAGE: Jonas Brothers to perform at Austin’s Moody Center A limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase during a general sale on Friday, Aug. 4 a...

Pittsfield street improvement project schedule

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The City of Pittsfield has announced parking restrictions ahead of continued street improvement projects from July 31 to August 4. Milling operations will start on Cloverdale Street on Monday, July 31. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The millwork is expected to continue through Tuesday, August 1, and will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, between August 2 and August 4, structure work will continue on Lucia Drive, Quirico Drive, and Almar Drive. The City of Pittsfield says on-street parking is prohibited from the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Glen Creek Road bridge to close for the summer

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

JOHNSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glen Creek Road bridge in Johnsburg will be closing on July 28 at 9 a.m. for the start of its replacement project. The closure is expected to be in effect until October as the metal grate bridge is replaced with a steel-beamed, concrete deck bridge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Drivers in the area will be able to utilize the recently renovated Dippikill Road bridge as an alternate route. Detour signs will be posted while the project is ongoing. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

8th Annual Kids Give Back Charity Lemonade Stand raises money for a good cause

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A group of kids in Watervliet have been making lemonade every summer for the past eight years, donating their proceeds to local organizations. So far, they've raised over $4,000.“They make me so proud," Crystal Staccio, mother of a volunteer, said. "This week is the busiest week of the summer for us but it’s my most favorite week because of what they’re doing for the community.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year they're raising money for Operation at Ease and Double H Ranch. Joni Bonilla, Founder of Operation at Ease, said that support is essential to their mission. “We run off of the success of our fundraisers and donations and to find out that it’s young children who are willing to put days of their summer vacation aside to give back is even more meaningful," Bonilla said. Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition hosts love picnic For the kids, it's a chance to meet new people and know they'...

Man sped away from traffic stop, drove wrong way on I-70 before arrest

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man is accused of speeding away from a traffic stop and driving the wrong way on Interstate 70 before authorities arrested him in St. Louis County. Prosecutors have charged Raphael Bell, 23, with one count of resisting arrest by fleeing (creating a substantial risk of injury). St. Louis police search for man after child sex crime According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Bell was stopped for an investigation over a controlled substance on July 22 and was asked to exit his vehicle. After that, he sped away from an officer in St. Ann. Authorities deflated the tires by using spike strips. Bell reportedly tried to weave through traffic in excess of 85 mph and ignored traffic signals, per court documents. He then attempted to enter Interstate 70 in the wrong direction. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Two popular fourteeners to reopen this weekend with “temporary” solution to landowner concerns

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

Two of Colorado’s most popular fourteeners, Mount Lincoln and Mount Democrat, will reopen on Friday, restoring legal access to all but one of the four so-called DeCaLiBron loop peaks.Landowner John Reiber closed the peaks in March following the failure of a bill in the legislature that would have amended Colorado’s recreational use statute to protect landowners who allow the public to recreate on their land. In order to climb the peaks legally now, hikers will need to sign an electronic waiver of liability. A similar waiver has been required this year for competitors and spectators in the Leadville 100 series of races in order to protect private landowners there.Reiber collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service and the town of Alma, in cooperation with the Colorado Mountain Club and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, to reopen the peaks. The solution is being called “temporary” while a coalition of user groups lobbies the legislature to “fix” the...

Lightning-sparked Lowline fire expands in forest northeast of Gunnison, forcing evacuations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

A lightning-sparked wildfire in western Colorado near Gunnison expanded overnight and was burning across more than 681 acres Thursday morning, forcing evacuations in the area, U.S. Forest Service officials said.This Lowline fire about 14 miles northeast of Gunnison on a ridge at elevation 9,400 feet between Squirrel and Mill creeks was devouring spruce and aspen in forests with heavy dead and fallen trees, officials said.Firefighting ground crews, aided by three helicopters lugging buckets of water, were trying to suppress flames. County authorities ordered evacuations of ten homes and animals along County Road 818. The residents of another 40 homes were told to be ready to evacuate.“It was pretty active. Firefighters saw trees torching overnight,” U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Niki Carpenter said. “It’s going to be active today.”Elsewhere around Colorado, firefighters contained a fire that burned on 14 acres west of Colorado Springs in Teller County...

There’s a pesto miracle waiting in your freezer

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:42 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesSometimes a kitchen needs a last-minute miracle, and mine is always frozen pesto. At a moment’s notice, I can stir a spoonful of herby, garlicky zip into any dish that needs it, lifting it to a whole new level.In a perfect pesto world, that frozen sauce is homemade — a mix of tiny-leafed Genovese basil, Italian pine nuts and good olive oil that you’ve pounded by hand with a mortar and pestle.In my world, though, I usually reach for the food processor. I whirl regular floppy-leafed basil with olive oil and sliced almonds (instead of pricier pine nuts) until I get a purée thick enough to spoon into an ice cube tray for fast access when dinner is nigh. (And if your frozen stash runs out, good store-bought pesto is a reliably herby Plan B.)Pesto is typically destined for a plate of al dente pasta, but it actually works wonderfully as an ingredient, adding color and garlicky verve to soups, stews, or, in this case, a one-pan orzo dish loaded with...