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Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023 and releases vault song on streaming to thank fans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s her, hi — Taylor Swift is Spotify’s 2023 most-played artist.According to Spotify Wrapped, Swift was 2023's most-streamed artist globally, raking in more than 26.1 billion streams since January 1. T. Swift took to "X' to thank fans, saying in part: "Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me. We’ve seriously had THE MOST fun this year out there on tour and now this. Are you serious."As a thank you, Swift made "You're Losing Me," which is one of her vault songs, available for streaming on Wednesday.The pop powerhouse has dethroned Puerto Rican reggaetón star Bad Bunny, who held the coveted Spotify title for three years in a row beginning in 2020.He's in the number two slot in 2023, followed by The Weeknd in third, Drake in fourth, and regional Mexican musician P...

Blackhawks top Kraken 4-3 on whirlwind day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Johnson and MacKenzie Entwistle scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Tuesday night.Jason Dickinson and Boris Katchouk also scored for Chicago, and Petr Mrazek made 33 saves. Joey Anderson added two assists.The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes at the end of a difficult day.“I was really proud of the guys," said forward Nick Foligno, one of Chicago's alternate captains. “Even when we wavered, even when we had a dip and it looked like we were kind of giving them some goals, we just find our way back again.”Chicago announced that it is cutting ties with Corey Perry after the veteran forward engaged in what the organization called unacceptable conduct. The team said in a statement that an internal investigation showed Perry acted in violation of his NHL Standard Player Contract and club policies “intended to promote professional and safe work environments.”...

Percent of college students witnessing antisemitism spikes since start of academic year: poll

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

(The Hill) -- The percentage of college students who have experienced or witnessed antisemitism has spiked since the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, according to a new poll by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Hillel International.The poll found that 73 percent of Jewish students and 44 percent of non-Jewish students have seen or experienced antisemitism since the start of the school year. Back in 2021, a survey showed only 32 percent of Jewish students directly experienced antisemitism while 31 percent of Jewish students saw antisemitism that wasn’t aimed towards them. The poll comes as antisemitism has been rising for some time, but advocates have raised greater alarm since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.The poll found that after the attack only 46 percent of Jewish students felt physically safe and 33 percent felt emotionally safe on campus. Before Oct. 7, 67 percent of Jewish students felt physically safe at college while 66 percent felt emotionally safe. “...

Students for Trump founder arrested, accused of assaulting girlfriend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

(The Hill) - A co-founder of the Students for Trump supporter group was arrested last week on domestic violence charges in North Carolina, according to court documents.Ryan Fournier, who co-founded the organization as a Campbell University student in 2016 and now leads conservative activist group Radical Alert, was charged with assault of a woman and assault with a deadly weapon after an incident last Tuesday.According to court records, Fournier grabbed his girlfriend by the arm and hit her in the head with a handgun.He was released on a $2,500 bond that day. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 8.Radical Alert describes itself as an organization that “exposes” political “radicals” on college campuses. Its social media posts include conspiracy theories tying celebrities and members of Congress to terrorist groupsFellow Students for Trump co-founder John Lambert was arrested and sentenced to 13 months in prison in May 2021 for posing as a lawyer in a fraud scheme providing...

Inside the Investigations: Texas crime victims fund

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. The discussion this time will include senior investigative producer and reporter David Barer. Inside the Investigations: OutLaw Catalyst project People can watch a live stream at about 9 a.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page. The story they'll talk about this week is:The latest KXAN Investigates piece from the reporting team of David Barer and investigative reporter Matt Grant centers on a man struck by a stolen car waiting months to receive financial assistance from the state. However, they learned he's not the only victim of a violent crime experiencing the same thing. Join Kelly Wiley and Will DuPree every Wednesday morning for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth ...

$17K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One lucky Price Chopper customer bought a top-prize winning ticket in the November 28 TAKE 5 midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was worth $17,937.50 and sold at the Price Chopper on Balltown Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for Tuesday's midday drawing were 3, 21, 22, 31, and 34. The TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The winning numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Over 50K driver’s licenses could be suspended Friday New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

Hattie's in Albany expected to open in first few months of 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Work is continuing on the new Hattie's Restaurant in Albany with the Hattie's sign finally being installed. Business for Good, which turns restaurants into nonprofits that put money back into the community, said the eatery is projected to open in the first few months of 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The restaurant is located in the former Lombardo’s Restaurant at 121 Madison Avenue on Albany's South End. Business for Good began working to open the new Hattie’s in 2021.A job fair to staff the restaurant was held in September. Business for Good said more employment opportunities will be coming after the new year, as well as more information on a grand opening event. Saratoga Coffee Traders in Schenectady sets opening date The Italian restaurant Lombardo's, considered by many to be an Albany institution, closed in 2018. The Albany Hattie's was originally slated for a spring or summer opening in 2...

Limited edition St. Louis skyline menorah available

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can celebrate Hanukkah this year with a little bit of St. Louis spirit.Local retailer 'STL Style' has custom-created an exclusive, limited edition St. Louis Skyline Menorah. The aluminum menorah was designed in-house in STL Style and manufactured locally in a well-made workshop in Maplewood for a 100% STL-made product. How time-of-use pricing plan is impacting electric bills The menorahs are available at STL Style's Cherokee Street storefront and for shipping in their online store.

Southern California woman describes being dragged by Costco purse snatcher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

A Southern California woman is speaking for the first time after she was violently dragged by purse snatchers outside of a Costco parking lot.The victim, identified only as a 37-year-old woman, was targeted on Sunday night at a Costco in the City of Industry, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.The woman and two friends were loading items into her car when an SUV suddenly pulled up. A suspect jumped out and attempted to grab her purse. She refused to let go of her bag so the thief started punching her. She was then dragged about 50 yards through the parking lot and onto Hanover Road where she fell off, authorities said.The 37-year-old victim of a violent purse snatching on Nov. 26, 2023 in the City of INdustry speaks from her hospital bed at Pomona Valley Hospital on Nov. 28, 2023. (KTLA)The parking lot of the Costco in the City of Industry where a woman was dragged by a purse snatcher's vehicle on Nov. 28, 2023. (KTLA)The parking lot of the Costco in the C...

Copper thieves trade 'precious metals' for handcuffs: Irvine police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:03 GMT

Irvine police arrested two men suspected of stealing copper from a building at the Great Park over the weekend. "Imagine spending hours prepping, cutting, and stealing to have your work go right down the tubes," the Irvine Police Department posted on Instagram, after the arrest. Copper recovered during an arrest is seen in an image posted by the Irvine Police Department.The suspects were spotted by an officer as they left the area, the police department stated. Images posted of the arrest show the suspects' vehicle was stuffed with tubes and copper pipes."We traded their stolen precious metals for nickel-plated carbon steel handcuffs and gave the pair a ride to OC Jail," police posted.The unidentified suspects were booked for possession of stolen property and conspiracy.