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Kiss says farewell to live touring, set to be first US band to go virtual with digital avatars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

(AP) — On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.But as dedicated fans surely know — they were never going to call it quits. Not really.During their encore, the band’s current lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — left the stage to reveal digital avatars of themselves. After the transformation, the virtual Kiss launched into a performance of “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.”The cutting-edge technology was used to tease a new chapter of the rock band: after 50 years of Kiss, the band is now interested in a kind of digital immortality. McDonald’s making several big changes to Big Macs, other burgers The avatars were created by George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group, the latter of which was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. The two...

Here's why Michigan orchards are leaving apples on trees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — People in Michigan may notice more apples left on trees this year. That's because orchards say it does not make economic sense to harvest all the fruit.  Schweitzer Orchards, located near Sparta, left rows of apples on its trees.  Operations Manager Nick Schweitzer said they try to harvest as much as possible, but because of this year's strong supply coupled with higher labor costs, it makes more financial sense not to harvest every piece of fruit.  “Anything that was below a certain size, we had to leave on the tree, because there probably wasn’t a market for it," Schweitzer said. "And so, we don’t want to incur those costs to have to try and store it or dump it later on."Apples remain on the trees at Schweitzer Orchards in Alpine Township on Nov. 29, 2023. Apples remain on the trees at Schweitzer Orchards in Alpine Township on Nov. 29, 2023. Apples remain on the trees at Schweitzer Orchards in Alpine Township on Nov. 29, 2023. Apples ...

Paul Krugman: Donald Trump still wants to kill Obamacare? Why?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

Donald Trump hasn’t talked much about policy in this election cycle, except for vague assertions that he’ll somehow bring back low unemployment and low inflation — which, by the way, has already happened. (Unemployment has been at or below 4% for almost two years. Thursday’s report on consumer spending showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation getting close to its 2% target.) Most of his energy seems to be devoted to the prospect of wreaking revenge on his political opponents, whom he promises to “root out” like “vermin.”Nonetheless, over the past few days, Trump has declared that if he returns to the White House, he’ll once again seek to do away with the Affordable Care Act, the reform that has produced a significant decline in the number of Americans without health insurance.Why this renewed assault? “Obamacare Sucks!!!” declared the former and possibly future president. Trump also promised to provide “MUCH BETTER HEALTHCARE” without offering any speci...

Firefighters battle ammunition-fueled fire in Sylmar 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

An early morning house fire made stronger by ammunition present on the property warranted a massive response from fire crews early Sunday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the one-story single-family home, located at 13755 Glenoaks Boulevard in Sylmar, went up in flames around 4:30 a.m.   Authorities apprehend suspect in homeless murders; suspect linked to other homicide Two other structures located behind a cinder block wall in the back of the main home also caught fire, officials said. An early morning house fire made stronger by ammunition present on the property warranted a massive response from fire crews on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (OnSceneTV)An early morning house fire made stronger by ammunition present on the property warranted a massive response from fire crews on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (OnSceneTV)An early morning house fire made stronger by ammunition present on the property warranted a massive response from fire crews on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (OnS...

Hemp For Horses? — Can Farmers Add CBD To Their Horse’s Hay?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

Dogs dominate the pet CBD category. Not only are most of the studies on CBD for pets focused on canines, almost all of today’s pet-friendly CBD treats are only fit for Fido. However, that doesn’t mean researchers aren’t interested in feeding CBD to other animals. Interestingly, there’s emerging evidence that hemp CBD might benefit horses.Although the data on CBD for horses is limited, a few reputable sources have begun delving into this issue. People curious about feeding CBD to their mares should consider the latest research into this topic.Is CBD A Suitable Supplement For Horses? — What The Data SuggestsProfessors at Colorado State University recently published findings from a six-week trial on using CBD oil for horses. While this study was small, it suggests that horses can absorb CBD oil if owners put this cannabinoid in animal feed. Researchers also noted that they didn’t notice significant adverse effects from using CBD as a supplement.To reach th...

Cupertino mayor, vice mayor to be sworn in Dec. 14

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

Swearing-in ceremonyThe Cupertino City Council will be swearing in the city’s new mayor and vice mayor for 2024 at a Dec. 14 ceremony, taking place at 5 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. RSVPs are encouraged to bit.ly/3FZL3bJ.Trustee area workshopsThe Fremont Union High School District is holding a series of workshops for the community to learn about the transition to trustee area elections, review the preliminary map scenarios, provide feedback and input and learn how to the use mapping software to design your own map.The first workshop was set for Dec. 7 at the district offices. Others are scheduled for Dec. 9, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Columbia Middle School library, 739 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale, and for Dec. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino.Registration is required to https://tinyurl.com/k3h78mz5. For more information on trustee areas, visit www.fuhsd.org/trustee-areas.League seeks volunteersThe League of Women Voters Cu...

New Museum Los Gatos puts ‘the lost ones’ on display

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

‘lost ones’ at NUMUAn exhibition centered on the work created during “the lost ones,” a multi-year performance project by Bay Area artist Liz Harvey,” is on view at New Museum Los Gatos through April 14. The project featured myriad performers rotating through an embroidered garment on which participants were invited to stitch images of endangered plants to highlight overlooked species, untold feminist histories and little-acknowledged art practices.For more information on “the lost ones: iterations and murmurs,” visit https://www.numulosgatos.org/exhibitions-2/the-lost-ones.Kiwanis holiday marketRelated ArticlesLocal News | Montalvo, museum host holiday happenings in Saratoga Local News | Bay Area arts: 9 great shows and exhibits to catch this weekend The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos is hosting the Los Gatos Holiday Market on Dec. 16 at the civic center. The market features 100 artisans offering handmade wares, and the Key Clubs from Los Gatos High Schoo...

South Bay high school district holding workshops on trustee elections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

Trustee area workshopsThe Fremont Union High School District is holding a series of workshops for the community to learn about the transition to trustee area elections, review the preliminary map scenarios, provide feedback and input and learn how to the use mapping software to design your own map.The first workshop was set for Dec. 7 at the district offices. Others are scheduled for Dec. 9, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Columbia Middle School library, 739 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale, and for Dec. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino.Registration is required to https://tinyurl.com/k3h78mz5. For more information on trustee areas, visit www.fuhsd.org/trustee-areas.Holiday Improv ShowSunnyvale’s EnActe Arts is hosting a Holiday Improv Show Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the EnActerium, 830 Stewart Drive. Audiences can interact with improv pros, give them spontaneous prompts for them to creatively interpret and jump in with their own jokes and id...

How SF Giants stack up in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

The Shohei Sweepstakes head this week to Music City, where the decision — or indecision — of the sport’s preeminent but enigmatic star on his free-agent destination will define the gathering of the baseball world in Nashville and the rest of its offseason.The San Francisco Giants, finalists for him the first time around and desperately seeking a star, identified Ohtani as a priority this offseason. But as for their chances as the bidding possibly comes to a head this week?Mum’s the word.With MLB’s Winter Meetings set to begin Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that some initial suitors — the Rangers, Mets and Red Sox — had shifted their focus elsewhere. He identified the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Cubs and the incumbent Angels as teams confirmed to still be alive. The Giants? They “have long had a fondness for Ohtani, though where they stand in these sweepstakes is unknown.”Whether by design, or simply the result of a generally airtight front office, th...

Milpitas High School opens student wellness center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:25 GMT

Student wellness centerStudents at Milpitas High School now have a place on campus to go for mental health resources and the support. State Representative Ro Khanna, whose District 17 includes Milpitas, secured $300,000 in community project funding for the new student wellness center as part of the House Appropriations Committee fiscal year 2022 funding bills. Additional funding came from the Mental Health Student Service Act and California Schools Partnership Grants acquired through the Santa Clara County Office of Education.Since opening on Nov. 16, 554 students have visited the center, with 130 repeat visitors and 16 students in crisis.“Expanding access to mental health services ensures students receive the support they need to be successful at school and in their communities,” said County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan.“Now we have an established way of addressing the needs of our students and families who long before COVID have suffered traumatic events in their lives...