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Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a version of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ with just one actor onstage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Izzard is returning to a New York stage this winter for an ambitious version of “Hamlet.” It’s ambitious because the actor-comedian will be the only one on stage.Izzard will play all the William Shakespeare parts in a one-person staging adapted by Izzard’s brother, Mark, and directed by Selena Cadell. Performances at Greenwich House Theater run from Jan. 25-March 3.“It’s a great challenge but there is no point living and not going for challenges,” Izzard tells The Associated Press on the eve of the play’s announcement. “You’re just at the edge of your skill set and pushing out even further.” This “Hamlet” will ask Izzard to play noblemen, women, ghosts, soldiers, courtiers, lovers and fools. “I want it so that 10-year-old kids can grab this. I want it for the people who don’t find Shakespeare easy, like I didn’t when I was a dyslexic kid.”“Hamlet” sees Izzard reunited with her brother and Cadell after all three worked on a one-person adaptatio...

Baltic nations’ foreign ministers to boycott OSCE meeting over Russian foreign minister’s attendance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The foreign ministers of the three Baltic states said Tuesday they will boycott a meeting by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe being held this week in North Macedonia, in objection to the participation of Russia’s foreign minister.The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint statement saying they “deeply regret the decision enabling the personal participation” of Russia’s Sergey Lavrov: “It will only provide Russia with yet another propaganda opportunity.”Lavrov said Monday he planned to travel to Skopje for the OSCE foreign ministers’ meeting, which would mark a rare visit to a NATO member country since Russia invaded Ukraine. He also has visited NATO member Turkey, which has no ban on Russian flights. In September, he was in New York to attend the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders.There was no immediate reaction from the Russian Foreign Ministry to the statement by the Baltic states...

Off-duty Chicago officer among victims in armed robbery spree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

CHICAGO — An off-duty Chicago police officer is among the victims of a series of armed robberies that happened in less than two hours overnight.Sources tell WGN News they believe these robberies may be connected.The robbery involving the off-duty cop happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 2300 block of West 83rd Street on the South Side.According to police, the 33-year-old man was exiting his vehicle when a group of men approached in a black Nissan sedan and got out with handguns and a rifle. The offenders demanded the officer's personal belongings, then entered the sedan and fled the scene. The officer was not injured and no one is in custody. According to WGN News sources, the same black Nissan was used in multiple armed robberies overnight. Aurora woman accused of leading police on 122 mph pursuit The other incidents occurred at the following locations:3200 North Leclaire Avenue1400 West Lexington Street700 West 15th Street3800 South Wallace Street8000 South Cottage Grove Ave...

Mayor Johnson to address migrant crisis Tuesday amid frigid weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson plans to address Chicago's migrant crisis Tuesday morning as temperatures continue to be below freezing.Johnson will join faith leaders and other charitable organizations to address the crisis at 10 a.m.Mayor Johnson signed a contract to build large, winterized tents to house migrants in mid-September but has never publicly shared a specific target date for the facilities to be opened. The governor’s office announced Monday that the winterized tent camp, located in Brighton Park at 38th and California, won’t be open until mid-December. A shelter will also open at a former CVS Pharmacy building in the 2600 block of South Pulaski.Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th Ward) expressed opposition to the Brighton Park site and said she is concerned about possible toxic metals present in the soil. Brighton Park residents filed a lawsuit to keep the site from housing more than 1,000 migrants.So far, more than 22,000 migrants have been bussed or flown to Chicago since August ...

Report: Patrick Kane signs deal with Red Wings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

DETROIT — Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane will be joining the other side of an Original Six rivalry, reportedly signing with the Detroit Red Wings.Kane has been rehabbing from a hip resurfacing surgery he underwent about six months ago.He is signing a one-year deal to join the Red Wings, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Details of his contract aren't available at this time.ESPN reported that Kane replied "because I love the game" when asked by hockey executives why he wanted to put his body through rehab at the age of 35.The deal reconnects Kane with his former linemate in Chicago Alex Debrincat.Kane, arguably the greatest American hockey player ever, was traded to the Rangers on Feb. 28 in exchange for a second-round pick, a fourth-round pick and a veteran defenseman — ending 16 seasons in Chicago.There's no word at this time when Kane could make his Red Wings debut.

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart; Taylor Swift and SZA also top streaming lists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.Wallen’s hit emerged as the country song with the most days — 52 — at No. 1 on the Global Daily Top 100 chart.Nigerian rapper Rema’s “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez was No. 12 on the global songs chart, the highest entry, ever, for an African song. (“Calm Down” was No. 1 on the streamer’s Shazam chart.)This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo)Joining “Last Night” at the very top of the global songs list were “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus in second, “Kill Bill...

Fragile truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians if fighting resumes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release more hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war and Israel under growing pressure to spare Palestinian civilians when it renews its offensive.For the first time since the cease-fire began, Israel and Hamas traded accusations of a serious violation. The Israeli military said three explosive devices were detonated near its troops at two locations in northern Gaza, and that militants at one site opened fire on the troops, who fired back. It said its troops were in positions in accordance with the terms of the truce,Hamas, in turn, accused Israel of committing a “blatant breach of the ceasefire,” triggering retaliation by its fighters, without providing details. It said in a statement that it “was still committed to the cease-fire so long as the enemy is committed to it,” and urged med...

DOJ: Slingerlands man sexually exploited child

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Slingerlands man was indicted after he allegedly repeatedly molested a child under his care and took inappropriate images of them, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Daniel Funio, 73, was indicted on five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of child pornography possession. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, the indictment, and a previously filed complaint, it's alleged that Funio repeatedly molested a child in his care and took inappropriate images between 2022 and May 2023. The DOJ says the child reported the abuse to their elementary school after a presentation on inappropriate touching and sexual contact.If found guilty, Funio faces a prison term of 15 years to life with a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of at least five years to life. Funio has been in custody since May.

Sebastian Maniscalco to perform in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be taking his "It Ain't Right Tour" to the MVP Arena in Albany on October 3, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. to the general public online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Maniscalco is from the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. In 2005, he started performing at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California. He's released six comedy specials, his first being in 2009, with his last two "Stay Hungry" and "Is It Me?" streaming on Netflix. Maniscalco is also credited with multiple acting appearances, including films such as "The Irishman," "Green Book," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."

Touching video of Bruce Willis grasping daughter's hand draws mixed reactions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:31 GMT

A recently posted Instagram video showing actor Bruce Willis reaching for and grasping the hand of his daughter is causing mixed reactions. In the short video posted Friday, Willis' daughter Scout is seen with her hand outstretched and she begins to smile when she feels Bruce’s touch.Reactions to the video have been mixed however with some fans saying it is an invasion of privacy. “I can't help but think he is being used by wife to get attention 😢 he can't give consent,” hopeapplefinncooper posted.“I feel like we shouldnt see him like this... He isnt a public figure anymore and deserves peace and privacy,” _houseofthewolves wrote.Others supported the video and its transparency. “I think people saying “this should be private” are uncomfortable with the subject matter and how transparent the family is being about his diagnosis/status. I applaud them for exposing their family situation,” profound_bound posted.“Dementia is nothing to be ashamed of … I don’t think his fami...