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Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world’s oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.As a performer, Darcelle was known for hosting the longest-running drag show on the U.S. West Coast. Off stage, Cole championed LGBTQ+ rights and charitable work in the Portland community.The nightclub that Darcelle opened more than 50 years ago in downtown Portland, Darcelle XV Showplace, said it was heartbroken in a Facebook post.“We ask for privacy and patience as everyone processes and grieves in their own way and at their own pace," the club said. They also said that details of a public memorial will be announced and all shows at the Showplace will go on as scheduled, per Darcelle’s wishes.“Please join us and celebrate her legacy a...

Why Philadelphia may pay some pregnant women $1,000 per month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

(NewsNation) — The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is reportedly raising money to give $1,000 monthly payments to some expectant mothers living in certain areas of the city.The health department plans to make this possible for approximately 250 pregnant Philadelphians through the Philly Joy Bank, with the goal of reducing racial disparities in birth outcomes.The payments are “no-strings-attached,” according to a news release.Of the top 10 most populated cities across the country, Philadelphia has the highest rate of infant mortality, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says, and Black infants in the city are more than four times more likely to die before their first birthday than white infants. Bagels & drug testing: Moms file complaint against hospitals “Infant mortality in Philadelphia is a solvable crisis,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole. “We know that being able to better support pregnant people and new parents helps keep babies alive. As t...

6 Austin homicides in 10 days, a closer look at the data

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Twenty-one homicides have occurred in Austin so far this year. Six of them have happened in the last 10 days. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Last year, 71 homicides were reported, down from a record-high 88 in 2021.According to police data compiled by KXAN, thus far in 2023, homicide numbers are at a similar point to 2022 and 2021.The recent stretch of homicides started on March 14 and ended on March 23. They were not related - and most were isolated, meaning they were not random - according to the Austin Police Department (APD).They also occurred in all different parts of the city, and each in a separate City Council District.In 2022, there were three instances where six homicides occurred in 10 days. There was also a period in 2022 where there were eight homicides in 10 days. 2021 saw one 10-day stretch with six homicides and one 10-day stretch with seven homicides.There were no instances of six or more homicides in a 10-day stret...

Fort Hood becomes Fort Cavazos on May 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX44) — Fort Hood will officially be redesignated Fort Cavazos on May 9.The Fort Hood Press Center said Friday morning that this comes in honor of a Texas-born hero of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos. The ceremony will be held at the III Armored Corps Headquarters. Fort Hood family well-being enhanced by new policies The post is one of nine U.S. Army installations being redesignated based on the Naming Commission’s recommendations to remove the names, symbols, displays, monuments and paraphernalia honoring or commemorating the Confederate States of America.“We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero, a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic to reach the rank of four-star general in our Army. General Cavazos’ combat proven leadership, his moral character, and his loyalty to his Soldiers and their families, made him the fearless yet respected and influential le...

Whitecaps feel like underdogs in pursuit of Isobel Cup. That’s a good thing.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

Yes, the Minnesota Whitecaps are well aware of the cold streak they were on at the end of the regular season. It’s pretty much the only thing they heard about last week in the lead up to their semifinal matchup with the Boston Pride.Never mind that the Whitecaps were only a couple of wins away from playing for the Isobel Cup once again. Not many people were giving them a chance as they entered the playoffs on an eight-game losing streak — especially playing against the best team in the Premier Hockey Federation.“Obviously, it’s kind of been a story that we didn’t have the best lead up to the playoffs,” forward Sydney Brodt said. “We still believed in our team and knew it was a new game in the playoffs.”That belief propelled the Whitecaps to a major upset as they swept the Pride with a 5-2 win in Game 1 and a 4-1 win in Game 2. That set the stage for a winner-take-all championship between the Whitecaps and the Toronto Six on Sunday night at M...

Twins announce Pablo López as Opening Day starter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The cost to acquire Pablo López was steep. It took a beloved batting champion, Luis Arraez, to get the deal done. But the Twins felt it was worth it for a man they view as a top-of-the-rotation starter for the next two seasons.What they’ve seen from him this spring has backed up their conviction, and on Friday thw Twins announced that López would draw the honor of being their Opening Day starter next Thursday in Kansas City.“When we acquired him, we did that in the light of him being a high-end arm, a top of the rotation, high-end arm and … we’ve seen everything we had hoped to see and … more,” manager Rocco Baldelli said.There were other good options. Every other member of the rotation — Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, Tyler Mahle and Kenta Maeda — has started an Opening Day game before, so when López found out the news last week when the Twins were trying to make backup plans to keep him on schedule in case he did not pitch a second game in the World Bas...

Gophers defensive tackle Trill Carter enters NCAA transfer portal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

Gophers defensive tackle Trill Carter has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Friday.Carter was all-Big Ten honorable mention last season, with 19 total tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in all 13 games. Carter played 545 of Minnesota’s 797 defensive snaps last season and had a below-average grade of 62.6, according to Pro Football Focus.Carter, who has two years of eligibly remaining, played 30 total games for Minnesota. He is the 15th scholarship player to leave Minnesota since November. The U has added six players via the portal in that same period.

Three arrested after Schenectady search warrants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady police report three arrests after two separate search warrants on March 24. Leslie Britt, 49, Karina Cotto, 26 and Enrique Pedragon, 21 all of Schenectady were arrested during the search warrants. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On the morning of March 24, Schenectady police conducted two search warrants inside 780 Albany Street, the Joseph Allen Apartments. Police report they found narcotics as well as a loaded handgun. All three individuals are expected to be arraigned in Schenectady Coty Court on March 24. Charges for Leslie BrittCriminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degreeCriminal possession of a weapon in the second degreeCriminal possession of a weapon in the third degreeCriminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree Lansingburgh investigation leads to drug arrest Charged for Karina CottoCriminal possession of a controlled substance ...

Free cone day returns at Saratoga Springs Ben & Jerry's

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For the first time since 2019, free cone day at Ben & Jerry's is back! Get your free ice cream at the Ben & Jerry's on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs on Monday, April 3 from noon to 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Each year the store chooses a nonprofit community partner that aligns with the values of Ben & Jerry's. The Saratoga store will be partnering with the Saratoga Springs Public Library and the newly formed SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga for the delicious event. Both nonprofit organizations will receive a portion of the free cone day tips.

African-American schoolhouse at Faust Park restored, reopening this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - After months of restoration efforts, Missouri’s oldest African-American one-room schoolhouse is set to reopen to visitors this weekend. African Schoolhouse #4 is the only known surviving log African-American school in St. LouisCounty. It stands at the Faust Park Historic Village in Chesterfield. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Built in 1893 by a group of Black farmers, the schoolhouse was originally located off Wild Horse Creek Road. The schoolhouse remained in use through the 1950s and was later donated to St. Louis County Parks staff for preservation efforts. In 2021, the schoolhouse was moved to its current location in Faust Park. Through hard work and determination from several people, it was painstakingly taken apart, piece by piece, but recently back together and restored. An African-American pastor in a white church helped with those efforts. “When you have a Black pastor, every month is Black history month...