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What is No-Shave November, and where did it come from?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – It is that time of year again when people put down their razors and participate in “No-Shave November” or “Movember.” But where did this trend come from?No-Shave November and Movember are exactly what they sound like: For 30 days, people let their facial or body hair grow out.Origins of MovemberIt all began in 2003 with two men from Australia who wanted to grow mustaches. According to the official Movember website, a year later, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery decided to start a fundraiser to go with their facial hair. Garone and Slattery raised $40,851 under the nonprofit Movember Foundation for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.In 2005, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) became an official sponsor of the movement. Visiting NBA fans are uncomfortable going to MSG, Barclays Center, survey shows Movember made its way to the United States, among other countries, in 2007. The Movember Foundation then became a partner with the Prostate Canc...

New details revealed in Matthew Perry's death; cause not yet determined

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

(NewsNation) — Authorities released new details about the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, but his cause of death has not yet been determined. Authorities confirmed Perry was already dead when first responders reached his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Emergency responders got to his home at 4:07 p.m. Saturday. The person who made the 911 call told responders they got back to the house and saw Perry completely underwater in the hot tub, the LA Fire Department said. ‘Friends’ casting director: ‘I know a different side of Matthew’ That person pulled Perry's head above water and over to the side of the hot tub. A quick assessment by first responders revealed he was already deceased. “Firefighters pulled the victim out of the jacuzzi and did a quick medical assessment to find he was deceased,” the LAFD said in a statement.The identity of the 911 caller has not yet been released by official sources, but multiple reports say it was Perry's ...

Dean cooks Greek-styled Stuffed Peppers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

Dean Richards shares his recipe for Greek-styled Stuffed PeppersIngredients:6 tomatoes,  (medium to large size)6 green peppers,  (medium to large size)6 green zucchini  (larger sized) 1 ½ cup olive oil1 med-large onion, finely chopped1 small green pepper, finely chopped1 small zucchini, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 - 15 ½ oz. can chopped tomato½  6oz. can, tomato paste2 cups Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Rice4 cups water1 cup chopped fresh mint1 cup chopped parsley½ cup slivered almonds1 handful raisins1 TSP, AllspiceSalt & pepper to tasteDirections:Wash tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. Pre-hear oven to 350 degrees.    Cut a thin slice from the top of each. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a shell about ¼ inch thick.Hollow out the peppers.  For the tomatoes and zucchini. Chop up the pulps coarsely.  Set aside. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 TBSP of olive oil.  Add in the finely chopped zucchini, chopped peppe...

Day 8: State nearly done presenting case in trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is KXAN's coverage of day 7 of this trial from Tuesday (October 31, 2023). AUSTIN (KXAN) -- State prosecutors have nearly wrapped up presenting their case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who is on trial for murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor's attorneys could take over Wednesday. Prosecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trial Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during an incident with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Wednesday providing live updates on social media platform X:Day 8: Back in court this morning for the trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor, charged with murder in the 2020 death of Michael Ramos. It's likely state prosecutors will rest their case today. I'll have my thread here🔽 pic.twitter.com/zwjnUulwku— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) November 1, 2023 Previou...

43 people assisted in Austin's latest HEAL Initiative encampment closures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin announced Wednesday the closures of additional encampments this week, with 43 people assisted through that effort.The city's Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiative aided in closing the encampments at Barwood Park and the Tom Donovan Nature Trail at the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, per the release. Those 43 residents assisted were relocated to the city's Northbridge and Southbridge shelters. TRENDING NOW: Watch opening statements of Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial City officials added "enforcement presence will be maintained while cleanup is conducted" at the now-former encampments. Those experiencing homelessness and living at those camps were offered access to shelter along with assistance with housing resources, the release said.“Through HEAL, the City recognizes the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and commits to providing them with shelter, support and resources, while ensuring their dignity and well-bei...

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has successful surgery to repair his Achilles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

The road to recovery started on Wednesday morning as Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had successful surgery to repair his Achilles.The organization released the following statement:“Kirk Cousins underwent successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon this morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minn. The surgery was led by Dr. Chris Coetzee. The team will continue to provide updates, as appropriate, during Cousins’ recovery process.”After waking up from surgery, Cousins posted on social media, thanking the fan base for their continued support.He suffered the major injury on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field while leading the Vikings to a 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers.In his absence, the Vikings acquired journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs from the Arizona Cardinals at the trade deadline.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings trade left guard Ezra Cleveland to Jaguars after rise of Dalton Risner Minnesota Vikings | Vikings trade for ...

Fort Ticonderoga tracing the genealogy of local history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Like any historic site, Fort Ticonderoga has history going back through countless family trees. In October, the fort launched a new project to trace where the roots lead. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fort launched its new Ticonderoga Soldiers project last month. The project is taking a look at the genealogy that traces back to those who were stationed at Fort Ticonderoga between 1755 and 1783. Staff at the fort museum are looking through military records, orders, court documents, and personal letters to trace the lives behind a significant part of New York State history.“Interest in one’s ancestry has been a key aspect of Fort Ticonderoga’s existence for generations,” said Fort Ticonderoga Museum Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle. “Today, with new and easier ways to access genealogical material, we are seeing a renaissance in genealogical research and interest in connections to Fort Ticonderoga."The...

Plainfield man arraigned for alleged child enticement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A Plainfield man was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court for disseminating matter harmful to a minor and enticing a child under 16. Jamie Wooldridge, 49, allegedly tried to entice a child over Facebook between 2022 and October 4, 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Wooldridge reportedly had sexual conversations on Facebook with an individual he believed to be a 14-year-old in North Adams. During the conversations, Wooldridge allegedly acknowledged the girl was 14 and stated that he was aware of possible consequences if anyone discovered their conversations. The two made arrangements to meet in person. When Wooldridge arrived at the meeting point, he was taken into custody by the North Adams Police Department. The person he had been in contact with was an undercover North Adams police officer posing as a teenage girl.Police recovered two condoms in his pocket and the phone he was communicating o...

'Cautious optimism' ahead of negotiations on SAG-AFTRA strike's 111th day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

In a bit of serendipity, the Hollywood actors' strike against television and movie producers hit its 111th day on Wednesday, Nov. 1, which is 11/1 when written numerically.The celebrate the coincidence, SAG-AFTRA encouraged members to join union officials at Disney Studios in Burbank ahead of more negotiations later Wednesday.Tuesday was "productive," negotiation insiders told Variety, and there's "cautious optimism" about a deal being reached.If that optimism bears out, the timing could have big implications."The studios have warned that they must get a deal this week in order to be able to produce partial seasons of scripted network TV series," Variety reported.Details on a potential deal remain shrouded in secrecy, but important issues include financial topics and the use of artificial intelligence.

Groups team up to combat fast-rising PG&E electric and gas bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:42 GMT

OAKLAND — Consumer groups, politicians, labor unions and advocacy organizations have teamed up to combat fast-rising increases in PG&E monthly bills and demand more accountability from the utility behemoth.FAIR California, as the diverse coalition is called, has banded together just ahead of a vote by state regulators on Thursday that’s expected to bestow on PG&E the go-ahead to shove monthly power bills higher — once again — starting in January.“We have to create a sufficiently substantial counterweight to the massive political power of PG&E, its investors and its political allies,” Sam Liccardo, San Jose’s former mayor, and one of the principal leaders of FAIR California, said in an interview with this news organization.For decades, The Utility Reform Network, or TURN, has waged a fight nearly single-handedly to oppose rising utility bills delivered by California’s three major utilities, PG&E, Southern California Edis...