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Theater review: Talented Guthrie cast improves upon ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

It’s been 60 years since celebrated English theater director Sir Tyrone Guthrie opened the Minneapolis theater that now bears his name. And it’s worth remembering that one of his central missions was to create new productions of “the classics.”The Guthrie’s season-opening take on Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” provides a welcome reminder that “the classics” don’t have to be suffered through like a necessary medicine, good only for your intellectual edification but not particularly flavorful. Director David Ivers’ vibrant staging strikes an ideal balance between silliness and thoughtful social satire, taking what can be an overly wordy play and lending it a delightful physicality, augmented by a consistently eye-catching design scheme.Among the keys to its success is Ivers’ emphasis upon the eccentricities of each of its nine characters. Almost every actor has crafted a memorable creation in this outrageous comedy of manners, taking Wilde’s words in all sorts of inve...

Fred Astaire hosts 3rd annual Havana Nights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Fred Astaire Dance Studios hosted their third annual Havana Nights event. Not only does the party celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with signature dance, but also raise money for the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga Race Course may only be in-season for 40 days, but there is a community of support for track workers called the Backstretch Employee Service Team that spend from April to November getting the track ready. The dance studio uses its year-round model to help out."We oversee all of the medical, mental health, social services, and addiction programming for the migrant backstretch population. We believe a healthy worker is a better worker and we are always trying to share the stories of what we do back there," stated Saratoga Program Director of BEST, Nancy Underwood. Drunk driver sentenced in tow truck driver’s death The dance st...

UAW leader highlights union's goals amid Wentzville strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Sunday marked the third consecutive day in which autoworkers stood outside the General Motors plant in Wentzville, picketing as a national strike continues for the United Auto Workers union. Each gate at the GM plant was full of picketers. Union representatives are also busy amid negotiations. “They’re negotiating, they’re doing a great job for us," said Katie Deatherage, President of UAW Local 2250. "We’re supporting them down here, holding the line for them, and it’s not just for us. It’s for all UAW." PHOTOS: St. Louis Renaissance Festival returns for its 25th year She said this strike feels the same as the one in 2019. That one lasted 40 days. This time around, 13,000 workers linked to the United Autoworkers union nationwide, or less than 10 percent of the UAW’s total hourly workers, have taken a stand against three automaking giants – General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. Among the union’s demands, a 36% pay raise (down from the original ask of 40%), medical...

Local man one of 2 pilots killed in collision after air race in Reno

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

Two pilots were killed at an air racing event in Reno Sunday when their planes collided after landing, officials with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced.  The incident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. at the end of the T-6 Gold race.  “...upon landing, two planes collided and it has been confirmed that both pilots are deceased,” RARA said in a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.  Officials added that there were no civilian injuries and that they were in the process of gathering and confirming additional details about the collision. Families of both of the victims were notified.  One of the pilots, identified by City News Service as Chris Rushing, flew out of Van Nuys Airport. The other pilot, identified as Nick Macy, was based out of Siskiyou County in Northern California.  “Both expertly skilled pilots and Gold winners in the T-6 Class, Macy piloted Six-Cat and Rushing flew Baron’s Revenge,” RARA said.  Racing officials said the...

Winless Chargers still have plenty to clean up after OT loss to Titans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

The Los Angeles Chargers have only themselves to blame for being winless to start this NFL season.The losses coming by a combined five points doesn't ease the stunning pain of being 0-2.The Chargers blew an 11-point lead Sunday in losing 27-24 to the Tennessee Titans in overtime when Justin Herbert threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns, Joey Bosa had two of the defense's five sacks and Keenan Allen had 111 yards receiving and two TDs.“This is how the NFL works,” Chargers running back Joshua Kelley said. “If you’re not dialed in and locked in the whole game, that’s the difference between 0-2 and 2-0.”The Chargers (0-2) had the ball needing a touchdown to win at the end of regulation only to give up a third sack that forced them to settle for Cameron Dicker's third field goal. And all three of his field goals came on drives where Los Angeles was inside the Titans 12 or closer.They even won the coin toss to get the ball first in overtime. That's when...

CNBC: estos son los 10 mejores estados para encontrar trabajo, vivir de forma asequible y divertirse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

Para los recién graduados, elegir dónde comenzar su carrera postuniversitaria puede tener un gran impacto en la trayectoria de su vida. Y según un informe, Massachusetts es el mejor estado que ofrece a los trabajadores jóvenes muchos empleos, vida asequible y servicios divertidos. El estado de Nueva Inglaterra ocupa el primer lugar por su combinación de un mercado laboral sólido, asequibilidad, seguridad y factores de ocio, según un nuevo informe de Scholaroo, un recurso de becas universitarias, y basado en datos del Departamento de Trabajo de EEUU, la Oficina del Censo y más.El informe considera factores profesionales como estados con una alta tasa de empleo, consideraciones financieras como el ingreso familiar medio y prioridades de estilo de vida que van desde el acceso a atención médica de calidad hasta amplios restaurantes, bares, museos y salas de cine. Varios puntos de datos están dirigidos a graduados universitarios recientes y otros profesionales jóvenes que buscan pasantía...

Mora helps Timbers end road skid with 2-1 victory over Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Felipe Mora had a goal and an assist and the Portland Timbers snapped an eight-match winless streak on the road with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Sunday night.Mora scored his third goal of the season, unassisted in the 39th minute to give the Timbers (9-11-9) a 1-0 lead at halftime.Mora notched an assist on Evander da Silva Ferreira’s eighth goal of the campaign, giving Portland a 2-0 lead in the 64th minute.Austin (9-13-6) pulled within a goal when Sebastián Driussi found the net for the ninth time this season, unassisted in the 75th minute.Austin has lost four straight at home in all competitions for the first time since joining the league in 2021.David Bingham saved four shots for Portland. Brad Stuver finished with three saves for Austin. The Timbers improve to 4-0-1 in their last five matches with Austin, including a 2-2 draw in Portland earlier this season. The Timbers entered play 0-3-5 in their last eight matches away from home, failing to score...

1 killed in kayaking incident along Potomac River, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

Montgomery County, Maryland, officials said a young woman out kayaking along the Potomac River died Sunday.Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said officials responded to a call for assistance at roughly 3:15 p.m. in the area of the C & O Canal National Historic Park.One adult female, Piringer said, was pinned “under a rock (in hydraulics)” when multiple people came to try and help her. The woman is believed to be one of roughly two dozen adults traveling to the area with an out-of-state college kayak group.Details on how the woman became trapped remain under investigation by officials.Hours after first responders arrived, despite aid from passersby and support from first responders, the unidentified woman died.Piringer said that D.C. police are currently investigating the incident.Source

Negociaciones contractuales: la huelga del sindicato UAW vuelve a centrar la atención en la semana laboral de cuatro días

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando el sindicato United Auto Workers convocó una huelga la semana pasada contra General Motors, Ford y Stellantis, una de sus demandas se centró en una idea que circulaba en la periferia de los círculos de reforma laboral.Además de pedir un aumento salarial del 36% y una mayor seguridad laboral, los miembros del sindicato quieren una semana laboral de 32 horas y cuatro días sin recortes salariales.Las propuestas para acortar la semana laboral han cobrado fuerza en los últimos años, y la flexibilidad del trabajo remoto en la era de la pandemia impulsó muchos de estos llamamientos. El uso cada vez más acelerado de la inteligencia artificial en el lugar de trabajo también ha llevado a algunos trabajadores a cuestionar la necesidad de una semana de 40 horas.El senador Bernie Sanders ha sido durante mucho tiempo un firme defensor de una semana laboral más corta.El senador Bernie Sanders se dirige a la audiencia durante una manifestación en apoyo de los miembros en huelga...

Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:12 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte homered and Arizona got a great performance from its bullpen as the Diamondbacks defeated the skidding Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday to pass them for the second National League wild-card spot.Arizona completed a three-game sweep and handed the Cubs their fifth straight loss. The Diamondbacks won three of four last weekend at Wrigley Field and finished 6-1 against Chicago this season.The latest victory moved Arizona a half-game ahead of Chicago for the second NL wild card, while the Cubs fell into a tie with Miami for the league’s final playoff spot. Cincinnati is a half-game behind, and San Francisco is two back.Four relievers combined to pitch 5 2/3 scoreless innings for Arizona, giving up three hits and no walks.The Diamondbacks jumped in front with a three-run first inning against rookie left-hander Jordan Wicks (3-1). They loaded the bases with no outs, and Christian Walker blooped one into center for an RBI, though he lost the hit when Corbin Carro...