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‘It’ alum Sophia Lillis talks ‘The Adults,’ ‘Asteroid City’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley chats with Sophia Lillis of 'The Adults' (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); It’s been quite the year already for Sophia Lillis, the standout child star of Stephen King’s “It” (2017).Back in March, she starred in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” followed by Wes An...

Bills tackle Brandon Shell not at practice, and team places 7th-year player on reserve-retired list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Recently signed offensive tackle Brandon Shell was not present at the Buffalo Bills’ practice on Tuesday, with the team announcing the 31-year-old intends to retire after seven NFL seasons.Shell, who was placed on the reserve-retired list, signed with the Bills on June 1 and was considered the primary backup to starting right guard Spencer Brown on the team’s depth chart. His departure thins Buffalo’s veteran depth at the position, leaving the team with only two backup tackles with NFL experience — sixth-year player David Quessenberry and Tommy Doyle, who is entering his third season.Shell played 18 snaps, including one on special teams, in a 23-19 preseason-opening win against Indianapolis on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 324 pounds, Shell started 11 games for Miami last season after being promoted off the Dolphins’ practice squad. He spent his first four seasons with the New York Jets and spent two years with the Seattle Seahawks.Overall, he had ...

The Twins are bringing back Royce Lewis after an oblique strain cost him 36 games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the injured list on Tuesday, following a 36-game absence because of a strained left oblique muscle.The Twins placed infielder Willi Castro on the injured list before their game against Detroit with what they called a mild left oblique strain to make room for Lewis, whose promising start to his major league career was waylaid by an injury for the second straight year.Last season, Lewis posted an .867 OPS in 12 games before tearing the ACL in his right knee. Called up on the one-year anniversary of that injury, the first overall pick in the 2017 draft picked right up where he left off by hitting .326 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 26 games until hurting his oblique on July 1.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Browns’ Myles Garrett back from foot issue and practicing. Jack Conklin is in concussion protocol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett took part in individual drills on Tuesday, a day after he left the field with a foot issue in the first of two joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles.Garrett, who matched his team single-season record of 16 sacks in 2022, walked off Monday midway through the workout with an unspecified foot injury. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett would be held out of any team drills against the defending NFC champions.Garrett was one of three starters hurt on Monday.Starting right tackle Jack Conklin sustained a concussion and is league protocols. The 28-year-old Conklin is in his fourth season with Cleveland.Stefanski said second-year tackle James Hudson III will move into Conklin’s spot and get snaps with the Browns’ starting offense.Also, top cornerback Denzel Ward was back after leaving Monday with an illness.Stefanski said rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has been impressive in Cleveland&#...

Prosecutors in the Hunter Biden case deny defense push to keep gun charge agreement in place

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A legal showdown over the derailed plea deal for Hunter Biden continued Tuesday as prosecutors asserted that an agreement on a gun charge is dead along with the rest of the deal as the case makes a major shift into a special counsel investigation.While the agreement that was supposed to have wrapped up the long-running investigation of President Joe Biden’s son largely unraveled during a contentious court hearing last month, prosecutors said the two sides had continued to negotiate until the defense rejected their final counterproposal the day before U.S. Attorney David Weiss asked to be named special counsel. Lawyers for Hunter Biden have argued that prosecutors reneged on an agreement on tax charges but said a separate agreement sparing him prosecution on a gun charge remains valid. The agreement on the gun charge also contains an immunity clause against federal prosecutions for some other potential crimes. Prosecutors denied reneging on any deal. While the...

Is there any rhyme or reason to Denver's street names?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you're new to town or have lived in the Mile High City your entire life, you have likely become lost once or twice while navigating the Denver metro.Sometimes, it may feel like there's no rhyme or reason to the street names, but is that true?There are two "groups" of namesEssentially, there are two distinct alphabetical groups that you can find on the roads that run north to south.One of these groups is organized alphabetically from east to west, and the other is organized from west to east.From east to westAcoma through Zuni streets are mainly named for Native American tribes. The streets are organized alphabetically from east to west.Directly west of Zuni Street, you'll find Alcott Street. This group has a few letters that have more than one street name to them: Canosa and Clay streets, Hazel and Hooker streets and Linley and Lowell streets, to name a few. Can you get a DUI for riding a horse while drunk? It ends with Zenobia Street, which is directly ea...

Denver weather: Summer heat to stick around with limited rain chances

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A large area of high pressure is sitting over Colorado and will keep Denver weather in the sunshine and dry for days to come. Temperatures will stay in the 90s for at least the next week before slowly cooling to more seasonal levels in the upper 80s according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Temperature forecast for Denver for next 10 daysWeather tonight: Clear and comfortableSkies will remain mostly clear across eastern Colorado and the Front Range. The wind will be light and from the southwest. Temperatures will cool overnight into the 50s and 60s in metro Denver. There will be more refreshing 40s across part of the Colorado high country.Forecast overnight lows across Colorado by Wednesday morningWeather tomorrow: Another hot dayWe will have another round of hot 90s on Wednesday for almost all of eastern Colorado including metro Denver and the Front Range. A few spots in southeastern Colorado could reach 100 degrees or higher. There will be so...

When to bring outdoor plants inside for cold weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While it is still in the 90s during the daytime in Denver, nights are getting cooler, and fall, even winter, is just around the corner.That means now is a good time to start preparing your outdoor plants for the move indoors. Denver airport sunflower fields near peak bloom According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, plants that cannot survive the cold winters should be indoors before temperatures dip below 45. The Almanac advises bringing plants inside for the winter as soon as temperatures reach the 50s at night.But in order to do so, there are preparations that can be done in advance in order to properly acclimate your plants for the move.Prune and trimColorado Country Life says pruning or trimming plants can stress a plant and should be done a few weeks in advance. Now is the time to remove dead and unhealthy or unwanted growth so the plant has time to recover before the added stress of moving indoors.Look for pests and insectsBringing insect-infested plants indoor...

Surveillance video shows suspect stealing iPhone from pet supply store in North Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing a phone from a pet supply store. The Raw and Kibble, located at 1673 NE 123rd St., was hit by the thief, Monday morning.Surveillance video showed the moment the suspect stole the business’ iPhone, which contained important information on vendors and clients.“All of our Instagram accounts, our WhatsApp, some information from the merchandise, from people that we contact,” said Amanda Rodriguez, sales representative at Raw and Kibble.The store tried to locate the iPhone using tracking apps, but they believe, the crook disabled the device’s tracking capabilities.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Community comes together to gift wheelchair-accessible van to patient at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

Family, friends, hospital staff and community members joined forces Tuesday at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to create a heartwarming surprise for a young patient, just in time for the upcoming school year.In 2021, social media influencer Shannon Decker crossed paths with Nico, a 9-year-old boy grappling with a degenerative muscular condition, during a visit to Miami. Touched by Nico’s story, Decker collaborated with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to initiate a campaign for her birthday, rallying her network to raise $20,000 towards a new wheelchair-accessible van.“This family is so deserving,” said Decker. “This van is truly going to change his life and open up his world.” Nico was diagnosed with SMA Type 2, requiring either a power chair or manual wheelchair for mobility. His family’s current vehicle restricts Nico from leaving their home due to the power chair’s dimensions. “Before I had the van I went to school with a van you ha...