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Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Stinky spray causes chaos at carnival, a potbellied pig evades capture, and baby squirrels are saved
PANIC AT THE CARNIVAL Advertisement On the evening of April 25, police figured out what was causing a commotion at the McKinley Carnival at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. , and it wasn't something you'd expect. 'At one point during the event, a crowd was seen running from the beach area, understandably raising concerns,' police Advertisement THIS LITTLE At 4:57 p.m. on West Bridgewater informed police that there was such a pig in her backyard which she believed had been living under her porch for a week. The pig, which was described as black and white, was last seen running into the woods toward Ash Street. Advertisement MAYBE? On April 9, Acton police got a call from someone reporting that a motor vehicle hit a boulder. The caller reported speaking to the woman who was driving, who said: 'Maybe that's why I have a flat tire.' The driver wasn't hurt, but the caller was concerned that she'd been drinking because of that comment and her demeanor seemed 'off.' Police who arrived at the scene apparently agreed because they ultimately placed the 27-year-old driver under arrest on charges of operating under the influence, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and possessing an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hillsboro Community Prepares to Say Goodbye to Outlet Mall
Hillsboro, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hillsboro is saying goodbye to a local landmark as its long-standing Outlet Mall prepares to close its doors for good after more than three decades of business and memories. The Hillsboro Outlet Mall opened in 1989, and was once a bustling retail hub serving as a social and shopping center for residents throughout Central Texas. But like many malls across the country, it has faced years of declining foot traffic, changing consumer habits, and the rise of online shopping. 'Over the last 20 years, really, the mall has slowly declined to the point that there's really now just one outlet left,' said Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson. 'So there wasn't necessarily a decision to close the mall. But once it was clear that the mall was not going to come back, the decision to demolish and start something new was made by the city.' For locals like Janice Hanes, the closure marks the end of an era. 'The mall, we gon' miss it. But I love this nail salon,' said Hanes, referring to the Pro Nail Salon in the Outlet, she's been a regular for more than two decades. Her daughter, Melissa Hanes, reflected on the mall's place in their family's history. 'Mama would take me here to buy Christmas gifts for all the kids and the grandkids,' she said. 'And they're all grown up now, just like the changes happening here, but we love this mall. We're really looking forward to what's coming next.' Before demolition begins, Hillsboro officials are giving the community a chance to say goodbye in a festive way. The city is hosting a four-day farewell event dubbed 'Mallmageddon,' which will include a carnival, rage rooms, a museum, and other attractions designed to honor the mall's role in the town's history. SEE ALSO: 'Mallmageddon' will bid farewell to Outlets at Hillsboro 'Mallmageddon is our celebration of the glory days of the Outlet Mall,' Henderson said. 'The mall is coming down soon, but before we have that happen, we want to remember just how big an impact it had on our community—and really on a lot of people's lives.' While the mall's closing marks the end of one chapter, city officials say they are already looking toward the future, exploring redevelopment opportunities for the property that once served as a retail anchor for the region. A complete schedule of events for Mallmageddon is listed below: CARNIVAL (North mall parking lot)• Thursday & Sunday: 5 PM – 10 PM (or later)• Friday & Saturday: 3 PM – 10 PM (or later)• Rides, games, and all the deep-fried nostalgia you can handle. RUMPSHAKER: POP-UP '90s DANCE CLUB (Suite 177, formerly Starter)• Friday – DJ Robbass Bass – 7PM to midnight• Saturday – DJ Dino Zaddy – 7PM to midnight• $5 presale | $10 at the door• A full-blown '90s club experience—think Britney, Biggie, and glow sticks. RAGE ROOM (Suite 173, formerly Jockey)Full Rage Room: 12 PM – 5 PM, Saturday Only• LIMITED AVAILABILITY• $30/party of 1 – 6Bottle Toss: 3 PM – 7 PM Friday and 5 PM – 7 PM Saturday• Frustrated by the mall's decline? Take it out on bottles, busted electronics, and random junk – no cleanup, no consequences. REWIND LOUNGE (Suite 175, Formerly Subway)• Friday & Saturday, 3 PM – Close• A '90s hangout with classic MTV, blacklight posters, + a graffiti wall you're actually allowed to tag.• Pog tournaments and board games• FREE ENTRY POP-UP 90's COUNTRY KARAOKE BAR (Suite 174, formerly Claire's)• Friday & Saturday, 7 PM – Midnight• Cold beer, neon glow, and a mic waiting for your best (or worst) country anthem.• FREE ENTRY RETRO VIDEO GAME TRAILER• Friday & Saturday, 3 PM – 10 PM• The best arcade and console classics—no quarters required. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Mallmageddon' will bid farewell to Outlets at Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Hillsboro is about to say goodbye to the Outlet Mall in a unique way. The Mallmageddon event is taking place from Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20. The city says this four-day celebration will 'bid farewell to the ghost town of empty storefronts and usher in a new era for Hillsboro.' The city says the Hillsboro Outlet Mall has been a relic of the past for years, and that Mallmageddon is 'more than just a demolition party, it's a celebration of renewal.' A complete schedule of events is listed below: CARNIVAL (North mall parking lot)• Thursday & Sunday: 5 PM – 10 PM (or later)• Friday & Saturday: 3 PM – 10 PM (or later)• Rides, games, and all the deep-fried nostalgia you can handle. RUMPSHAKER: POP-UP '90s DANCE CLUB (Suite 177, formerly Starter)• Friday – DJ Robbass Bass – 7PM to midnight• Saturday – DJ Dino Zaddy – 7PM to midnight• $5 presale | $10 at the door• A full-blown '90s club experience—think Britney, Biggie, and glow sticks. RAGE ROOM (Suite 173, formerly Jockey)Full Rage Room: 12 PM – 5 PM, Saturday Only• LIMITED AVAILABILITY• $30/party of 1 – 6Bottle Toss: 3 PM – 7 PM Friday and 5 PM – 7 PM Saturday• Frustrated by the mall's decline? Take it out on bottles, busted electronics, and random junk – no cleanup, no consequences. REWIND LOUNGE (Suite 175, Formerly Subway)• Friday & Saturday, 3 PM – Close• A '90s hangout with classic MTV, blacklight posters, + a graffiti wall you're actually allowed to tag.• Pog tournaments and board games• FREE ENTRY POP-UP 90's COUNTRY KARAOKE BAR (Suite 174, formerly Claire's)• Friday & Saturday, 7 PM – Midnight• Cold beer, neon glow, and a mic waiting for your best (or worst) country anthem.• FREE ENTRY RETRO VIDEO GAME TRAILER• Friday & Saturday, 3 PM – 10 PM• The best arcade and console classics—no quarters required. TONY'S BACKYARD BBQ• Friday & Saturday, 3 PM – 9 PM• Real-deal Texas BBQ – smoky, messy, and perfectly sauced. BUBBLE BUS CO. MOBILE BAR (Look for the VW van)• Friday & Saturday, 7 PM – 11 PM• Your favorite '90s drinks, all grown up. Think Purple Passion, Strawberry Hill, and Zima —reinvented and served with a side of nostalgia. THE MALLSEUM (Former Vending Machine Room, Main Mall Office)• Friday & Saturday, 5PM – 10 PM• A shrine to the mall's glory days—photos, relics, and artifacts from when this place was packed.• FREE ENTRY Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kanye West thanks Adam Sandler ‘for the love' after SNL50 tribute song
Kanye West has thanked Adam Sandler for 'the love' after the comedian appeared to make a pointed reference to the controversial rapper during Saturday Night Live 's 50th anniversary special. In celebration of the long-running sketch show's 50th year on air, Sandler, 58, appeared on Sunday's three-hour episode to perform a special tribute song. Throughout the comedic tune, he listed off several inside jokes and references to his time on the show, including 'Tuesday late-night pizza' and 'writers then getting wasted at the after party.' '50 years of finding out your favorite musician's antisemitic,' Sandler sang in another line. His apparent nod to West was not lost on the rapper, who later tweeted: ' Adam Sandler thank you for the love.' West, who has legally gone by Ye since 2021, was infamously dropped by several brands, including Adidas and Balenciaga, following a string of antisemitic comments he made in December 2022. The following year, he issued an apology to the 'Jewish community' for his remarks, vowing that he was committed to 'learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future.' However, he has only continued to spread more antisemitic rhetoric. Earlier this month, West sparked further outrage when he declared he 'loved Hitler' and that he was 'a Nazi' in an alarming rant on X. He's since been dropped by his talent agency over his latest actions, which have also involved selling T-shirts with a swastika on them on his online shop. Amid the 'CARNIVAL' artist's recent controversies, a fake AI video showing Jewish celebrities — including Sandler, Scarlett Johannson and David Schwimmer — giving West the finger went viral. In the clip, the celebrities are depicted wearing a white T-shirt showing a hand containing a Star of David with the middle finger raised above the word 'KANYE.' Johannson denounced the AI video, saying in a statement: 'I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind. But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by AI is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it. We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality.' Other celebrities depicted in the video have also spoken out separately about West's actions. Friends star Schwimmer wrote in an Instagram post alongside images of West declaring himself a Nazi: 'This is so 2022. We can't stop a deranged bigot from spewing hate filled, ignorant bile… but we CAN stop giving him a megaphone, Mr. Musk. Kanye West has 32.7 million followers on your platform, X. That's twice as many people than the number of Jews in existence.'
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Event that's run for 112 years faces 'uncertain future' due to volunteer numbers
A community event that has been a staple in the community for 112 years faces an 'uncertain future' over a lack of volunteers and committee members. Brompton Carnival and Sports, which has been run near Northallerton every May, has brought joy to families for more than a century but may now be in jeopardy - due to the help needed. Brompton Carnival and Sports (Image: BROMPTON CARNIVAL) The Carnival takes place throughout the last May Bank Holiday weekend with the main event, taking place on the Bank Holiday Monday. It draws in hundreds of residents, local businesses, visitors, and local artists to celebrate the traditions and the heritage of this annual event. Minnie and Mickie Mouse Brompton Carnival and Sports (Image: BROMPTON CARNIVAL) But the organising committee is down to just a handful of volunteers and faces questions over whether the 112-year tradition will now stop. The Chairman of the event said: 'We are getting to the stage where we just can't continue without more help. "Our Carnival is one of the biggest in the area and the only one lasting a whole weekend. Recommended reading: Intoxicated man poured petrol around partner's County Durham home before igniting it Third person arrested after 'violent incident' at bar left three injured Northern Echo Best Hairdresser 2025 top 10 finalists revealed as votes open "It's part of Brompton's Heritage and we want it to stay that way, but we can't do it without more help, so if you can help, please get in touch.' Brompton Carnival and Sports are looking for both people to join the Committee and help behind the scenes. For more information and to volunteer, contact Karen on 01609 781072 or bromptoncarnival@
