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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
FOX8 gets 1st look inside new sober living center in Asheboro: ‘Labor of love'
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Susan Hunt runs Keaton's Place in honor of her son, who died from a fentanyl overdose. It's a place for people who are addicted and their families to get resources 24/7. Now, Hunt is ready to take the next step with a brand-new facility to help people in recovery. 'It still hasn't sunk in. We are ready to open. It has been a labor of love,' Hunt said. It's a home on Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. Inside, everything is brand new, thanks to the generosity of the community. Hunt wanted to make sure that even though clients are coming from rehab, those men know they are not just former addicts. They are people who are worthy of a bright future. 'It was a big, huge open room, and we have added five bedrooms,' Hunt said. 'We are just trying to make people successful and get them back to the world they left before they started using drugs and alcohol.' This is not a treatment facility. All the men who live in the facility will be sober. Some will be sober after treatment, and some while they wait for a bed to open to get treatment. 'A lot of times they have known each other on the street or heard about each other, and they say …. 'If you can do this, I know I can do it. It gives them hope,'' Hunt said. Up to 15 men and a full-time house manager can live in the space, but it's more than just a place to sleep. 'We are recovering out loud. This is not going to be a quiet little house where everybody just sits on the front porch and smokes. This is not that. They are going to be out in the community, doing service work,' Hunt said. It will be a revolving door for people to come, stay, get a job, obtain a license, enroll in classes, or take any other necessary steps to move forward. Which is in the name Keaton's Next Step. It's a branch off of Hunt's original organization, Keaton's Place, in honor of her son. 'When you lose a child, I just wanted to curl up and die, so for this to be here is a miracle from God. It is the affirmation I am right where I am supposed to be,' Hunt said. The applications for referrals are out now. Hunt expects men to move in on the exact day she lost her son six years ago. 'This is crazy … That is Keaton. He sends us signs all the time, and God has led us through this,' Hunt said. A space like this is much needed. Hunt said she has already gotten calls from people as far as South Carolina, but the priority will go to Randolph County residents first. The official grand opening will happen sometime in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers
The college football transfer portal continues to reshape rosters across the country- including at the Division II HBCU level -and Clark Atlanta head coach Teddy Keaton isn't sugarcoating his thoughts. On the latest episode of The Teddy Keaton Show, presented by HBCU Gameday, the coach delivered a raw, unfiltered breakdown of how HBCUs like CAU must navigate the ever-evolving landscape. "It all depends on who that kid is and how much value he's created for himself as an individual," Keaton said when asked if he lets players return after entering the portal. "There's a lot of coaches that have that philosophy to say that their best player got in the portal and they'll say, 'Well, I'm not going to let him come back.' But that's not the way of the world no more." Keaton, whose HBCU squad went from multiple losing seasons to a 7–3 record, emphasized honest conversations and player development over ego. "It's all about the conversation that happens before the conversation," he said. "A lot of coaches don't have exit interviews, meetings with their kids. Can you win with that kid? Can that kid help me keep my job?" The longtime HBCU coach stressed that it's not just about talent-it's about fit, academics, and mindset. "First of all, did he create value for himself wherever he was at?" Keaton said of transfers. "Can he do the academics that is stressed at Clark Atlanta University? Third, is he a good fit?" Keaton also took aim at what he calls "barbershop talk"-the false narratives surrounding former D1 players dropping down to HBCU programs. "And then we don't think about the mindset of a kid when he drops from a ranks of Alabama or Florida or these places and nobody else in that Power Five/ Group of five anywhere else see any value for him. And now he's talking…He's still in that portal and he thinking about, okay, now I'm at D2. 'What is his mindset?A lot of them don't come in with that mindset," he said. "When they come down, they expect to not really work. I'm banking off what I've already did somewhere else… but you find out when you come to D2 that there's a lot of football players." He wrapped the conversation by stressing what makes the HBCU experience unique. "We suffer from that at Division II, because if he fails, it's never going to be his fault. We all, as coaches, try to take it on our shoulders." Watch the full episode on YouTube to hear more of Coach Keaton's unfiltered insights into HBCU football and the transfer era. The post HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jenna Ortega Says Her ‘Wednesday' Character Would ‘Hate' the Commercialization of the Series
Jenna Ortega knows that Wednesday Addams would have a few qualms with just how popular the 'Wednesday' Netflix series has proven to be. In a new interview, Ortega told Harper's Bazaar that the titular character would probably 'hate' the commercialization of the hit show, and would certainly shy away from the public adoration of being an icon. 'She doesn't care,' Ortega said of how Wednesday would view the fame. 'It's pretty funny, when you think about it. She's an outsider, but now she's on these mugs, cereal boxes, and T-shirts. You're just thinking, 'Oh, man, she would hate this!'' More from IndieWire Aronofsky and Soderbergh Collaborator Eddie Alcazar Debuts Surreal Animated Pilot Inspired by '90s Golden Age of Cartoons - Watch the Trailer Taron Egerton Is an Arson Investigator with PTSD in 'Smoke' Trailer Ortega added that Wednesday is almost too blunt for her own good: 'I mean, God, if you could speak to everybody like Wednesday — just say what you truly mean — it would be amazing!' Yet Ortega can also relate with her own overnight rise to being a household name. 'I was so stunned that I didn't really process it. I still haven't,' she said of being a hit Hollywood star now. 'What's so strange about a character like Wednesday is that Wednesday is an outcast and an outsider — but she's also a pop-culture icon. So, in a strange way, I feel like I've become a pop actor — if that makes sense. And that's something I never saw for myself.' Ortega continued, 'I'm very grateful for my audience. And I want to be able to give back to them. But I also want to do things that are creatively fulfilling to me. So it's finding that balance of doing movies that they might be interested in and then doing movies that I'm interested in.' Playing the Wednesday character has impacted Ortega's own tastes, too. 'I definitely feel like I have a bit more Gothic taste than I did when I was a teenager,' she said. 'I've always been into dark things or been fascinated by them, but I was a Disney kid, and the whole thing is being bubbly and kind and overly sweet.' Ortega isn't the only Tim Burton star who has spoken out about the commercialization and cult fandom. 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' actor Michael Keaton (and Ortega's co-star for the recent sequel) previously told Empire that he had to somewhat overlook the zeitgeist iconography from the 1988 original movie. 'There's been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,' Keaton said. 'I had to go, 'What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?' As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf-club cover [adorned with Betelgeuse's face].' Keaton added that witnessing the lore of Betelgeuse in the merchandising world was a 'fucking weird' experience. 'To be honest with you — I'm being very frank — it was off-putting, to look and go, 'I don't want to look like all these little things, fuck that — what was the thing that started this?,'' Keaton said. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Honeybee colonies decline in East Tennessee as officials research causes
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently working with multiple colleges and nonprofits to identify the potential causes of a steep decline in honey colonies. According to a recent study, over 60% of commercial colonies, and over 50% of hobbyist colonies have declined this year. Michael Keaton of Dandridge said he has never seen bee colonies dwindle so fast in his five years of beekeeping Morristown seeks to boost sense of security, foot traffic with new camera system 'It is sad if you care about anything and care about life on earth when a colony dies,' said Keaton. According to the USDA, about 35% of the world's food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. Keaton said cutting off bee's food supply by mowing, chopping down trees, or the use of pesticides could be contributing to the decline. 'I only lost two hives, I lost like 2% of mine, and a lot of people across the U.S. have lost up to 60%.' he said. While many beekeepers in the community have lost most or half of their colonies, Keaton said he's one of the lucky ones. He has only lost two this year, which is why he's hoping to help them bring their colonies back. 'I've seen a lot of people that have lost some of them, as much as almost 100% of their hives,' he said. 'I know a lady that had 39 hives, she has lost 38 of them. So a day in the life of beekeeper for me is to try to help people like that.' Hartford business owner praises volunteers who helped reopen flooded coffee shop Splitting hives and selling them is one way he hopes to help. But he said other factors, like the Varroa mite, are playing a role in the honeybee's decline. 'Little ticks we get on us. Varroa mites are like a little tick,' Keaton explained. 'It gets on them and they suck their blood, they overwinter, they got a nice big massive colony, but bees keep dying off due to the Varroa mites.' As researchers continue to investigate if they are the culprit, Keaton stresses the importance bees have on our lives and produce production, and he urges people in the community to support local beekeepers. ▶ See more top stories on 'I call them my girls. That's the girls, because most of the hive is girls,' he said. 'And you know what they do for America and what they do for the world pollinating and helping feed us, how many people can survive in the world without honeybees?' According to the USDA Agricultural Research Service, beekeepers have identified Varroa mites as their most serious problem causing colony losses today. Factors in their environment or exposure to chemicals are also being explored. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword Answers and hints for April 26, 2025: Saturday's puzzle brings a nostalgic twist
For avid solvers of word games, no morning feels quite complete without the ritual of completing the NYT Mini Crossword. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" While The New York Times is renowned for its larger daily crossword reserved for subscribers, The Mini continues to draw a loyal crowd, offering quick yet clever challenges to word lovers around the world. Saturday's edition, dated April 26, 2025, brings a delightful set of clues that balance the whimsical with the nostalgic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Harinarayanpur: The price (& size) of these hearing aids might surprise you Learn More Undo For those who may find themselves in need of a nudge or perhaps a full solution, today's hints and answers are outlined below, as per a report by Parade magazine. Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: April 26, 2025 Across Clues: Live Events 1 Across: A lavish social event — ends with an "A". 5 Across: Discount store chain — begins with "B". 6 Across: Pride flag's bottom color — ends with "E". 7 Across: Informal term for nightwear — second letter is "A". 8 Across: A small task one might "run" — ends with "D". 9 Across: Actress Keaton, known for "Father of the Bride" — third letter is "A". 10 Across: Popular car ride game — starts with "I". Down Clues: 1 Down: Country where the automobile and aspirin were created — ends with "Y". 2 Down: Relating to mountains — starts with "A". 3 Down: Slang for laughing out loud — ends with "D". 4 Down: To strongly impress — starts with "A". 5 Down: An undeserved negative reputation — second letter is "U". 6 Down: City that hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics — ends with "S". 7 Down: Described by George Lucas as "warrior-monks" — starts with "J". NYT Mini Crossword Solutions: April 26, 2025 Across Answers: 1 Across: GALA 5 Across: BELOW 6 Across: PURPLE 7 Across: JAMMIES 8 Across: ERRAND 9 Across: DIANE 10 Across: ISPY Down Answers: 1 Down: GERMANY 2 Down: ALPINE 3 Down: LOLED 4 Down: AWES 5 Down: BUMRAP 6 Down: PARIS 7 Down: JEDI FAQs What is the average time to solve the NYT mini? The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quick and approachable challenge, with most players finishing it in just two to five minutes. Does the NYT crossword get harder throughout the week? Monday crosswords are the simplest, with the difficulty gradually increasing as the week progresses.
