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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Autism Society of NWPA hosts 24th annual Walk for Autism
Some walk for their family, others walk for friends and some even walk just to support. The 24th annual Walk for Autism at the Lake Erie Speedway saw 1,848 people pre-register. It's the signature yearly event for the Autism Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania that raises over 65% of their budget. 'Our supporters come out rain, shine, wind, sunny. They always show up to show their support. It's absolutely amazing,' said Tish Bartlett, executive director of the Autism Society of NWPA. Penn State Behrend highlights Autism Acceptance Month with special event Teams and other community members walked three times around the track. However, they cut the distance a little short due to the chilly temperatures. The society depends 100% on fundraising dollars to provide for their 13 therapeutic and five family support programs, as well as their over 13 social and sensory outings. Nearly 80 teams set monetary goals to assist the Autism Society in growing its programs. Each group showed their unique team spirit during the walk, like 'Ellie's Dream Team,' which went with a Dr. Seuss theme. Ellie's quite a fan of the rhyming author and told JET 24/FOX 66 reporter Jade Leah Burns her favorite book was The Cat in the Hat. 'Her mom makes these. Each year, we do a different shirt for Ellie,' said Brian Andrychowski, a member of Ellie's Dream Team. 'It helps Ellie out so much, all these programs, it really does.' Ellie and her family aren't the only ones who depend on the society's vital support. 'It's fun to see my son Sam be with the other kids and see him expand and talk with them, where he reacts differently,' said Michael Zukowski, a member of the 'Zu Crew.' Two Erie Co. organizations offering free prom clothes for students Zukowski has participated for the last 23 years and said it's great to see how the event has grown.' His Zu Crew included our very own meteorologist Craig Flint, along with family and friends. 'Every day there's a present, so make sure your children, if they're on the spectrum, to open up that present because you'll be surprised with what they can show you,' said Zukowski. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix viewers mourn as ‘best film of all time' is removed from platform this month
Netflix subscribers are not happy after the platform announced it is removing one of its most popular films, which it added less than three months ago. Every month, the world's largest streaming service shakes up its catalog of movies and TV series. This month, films like Baby Driver and Bruce Almighty were removed, as well as numerous Dr. Seuss movies, like The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax. However, the removal of one hugely popular sci-fi film incited outrage among viewers. Christopher Nolan's 2014 classic Interstellar was removed from the platform on April 1, but this may not reflect its popularity. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'disgusting' as he honors Pope Francis in 'baffling' way Read More Related Articles Russia invasion fears prompt evacuation plan in European city home to 540,000 It seems Netflix removed the movie due to expiring licensing agreements, suggesting that factors beyond its popularity, like licensing costs and availability, also played a role. The movie landed on Netflix on January 1, 2025, a month after its theatrical re-release in December 2024. However, according to Mandatory, Warner Bros. had signed a limited-period streaming agreement with Netflix, which has now expired. Therefore, the movie will no longer be included in its roster. Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, David Oyelowo in "Interstellar" (Image: Paramount Pictures) The removal of the film starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway confused users, many of whom claimed they had watched the movie multiple times and couldn't understand why something so popular was leaving. Interstellar involves a group of astronauts traveling through a wormhole in search of another inhabitable planet, as humanity teeters on the edge of extinction. It has an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been highly praised by film critics. According to the Netflix website, 'Whenever a TV show or movie license is expiring, we consider things such as: If the rights to the title are still available, how popular it is in a region, and how much it costs to license.' Matthew McConaughey fans will want to act fast if they want to watch another of the actor's top-rated films. The Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club is also set to leave Netflix on May 1. Other cult classic films, including Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Miss Congeniality, and Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, will soon be unavailable. But subscribers needn't worry—there is plenty of new content coming to Netflix that is sure to fill the gap. For example, season 7 of Black Mirror and the final season of the mystery-thriller series You recently dropped. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I visited the tiny library in a 100-year-old Islington phone box that lights up at night'
You may not have seen it before but nestled in a North London street is a tiny library filled with books for kids who are keen readers. On Upper Street, in front of William Tyndale Primary School, you can find the micro library inside a classic red phone box. After a 15-minute walk from Angel Tube station, I got to see the adorable library for myself. Most of the books inside it are children's and picture books, which is to be expected with it being so close to a school. So, I took a trip down memory lane thinking about how much I would have loved to have something like this close to me as a child. With books like 'The Tiger who Came to Tea', 'Where the Wild Things Are' and 'The Cat in the Hat', the Upper Street Little Library has plentiful options for little ones to get their teeth into. I flipped through some of the picture books with creases on the pages - a testament to how many times each book must have been read. READ MORE: Prime Minister extends pub opening hours for VE Day READ MORE: London's best fish and chip shops mapped among top 40 across UK The library lights up at night so one of the best times to see it glow is in the dark during winter. I visited it on a very warm day, just before the Easter holidays so the shelves were not as full, but since that must mean kids are making use of it I see that as a great sign. On the higher shelves, out of reach from the children, I saw books left by parents, like Nicholas Spark's The Lucky One, so there is something for everyone inside. Dominic McKenzie Architects designed the reimagined phone box and I had the chance to ask him about how the quirky idea came to life. He said: 'The idea is that it sort of becomes like a lighthouse or a beacon, something that promotes reading. If you stand and look at it, people walk past and get very drawn to it. It's quite extraordinary during the darker months. 'If you have kids, you tend to have this sort of churn of picture books. I think it's very well placed to be a sort of a repository and recycling those picture books.' Dominic told me the booth was an eye sore for many years, tipping over, with the roots of a large tree next to it. People walked up and down the street and at night, the phone box would often be vandalised with graffiti. Giles Gilbert Scott built the phone box more than 100 years ago, in 1924. Dominic finished its restoration in January this year. In its new form it was tilted back up and repainted to its original bright red and new bespoke shelves were placed inside. Now, the phone box is home to many books that may otherwise have been forgotten on a shelf. Stay in the loop with the latest North London news. Sign up to our MyNorthLondon newsletter HERE for daily updates and more.
USA Today
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne announces retirement from league after 10 seasons
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne announces retirement from league after 10 seasons Show Caption Hide Caption USC's Kiki Iriafen is a top 5 draft prospect in Lisa Leslie's eyes WNBA Hall of Famer and USC alum Lisa Leslie believes the Trojan star Kiki Iriafen will get drafted top 5 in the WNBA draft. Sports Seriously Elena Delle Donne, a seven-time WNBA All-Star and two-time league MVP, has announced her retirement after playing 10 seasons in the WNBA. Delle Donne took to social media to announce her decision to retire from basketball, explaining that her body has ultimately made the choice for her. She referenced one of her favorite children's books, "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss, and its poignant line, "How did it get so late so soon?", to express her surprise at how quickly her career had proceeded to this point. "Being able to say that out loud was one of the hardest parts of my career. My body seemed to make this decision before my mind accepted it, but I now truly know this is the right thing for me at the right time," Delle Donne said on social media. Dell Donne will continue to be involved in basketball as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball, which owns the Washington Mystics and Washington Wizards. More: Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi back for women's Final Four alternate broadcast: What to know Elena Delle Donne's WNBA career Delle Donne was selected as the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. She was named the 2013 Rookie of the Year and won the WNBA MVP award in 2016. After spending four years in Chicago, she was traded to the Mystics following the 2016 season. While with the Mystics, she won the WNBA Championship in 2019 and earned her second MVP award in the same year. After a series of injuries, including missing the 2020 season in the Covid-19 bubble, she missed the 2024 season after opting out and deciding not to sign a one-year supermax offer from the Mystics. For her career, Delle Donne averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lubbock school trustees opt to keep book on shelf after parent concern over LGBT image
The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees voted to keep a book a parent from Roscoe Wilson Elementary deemed to be inappropriate on the shelves. At their regular meeting on Thursday evening, LISD trustees held a level-three grievance hearing to hear from Lloyd Zuniga about why Alice B. McGinty's "Bathe the Cat" should be removed from school libraries. Others are reading: Lubbock ISD trustees blame state, funding issues for school closures Zuniga said his son brings home books from the school's library to read at home with his family. On one occasion, his son brought home "Bathe the Cat," which sparked Zuniga's concern. "I flipped through and seen some pictures," Zuniga said. "One in particular of two males holding hands while holding a baby." Zuniga said the image didn't sit right with him, as the book was about cleaning around the house, and he double-checked with his wife to see if he was making an assumption. She said he wasn't. He said he went to Roscoe Wilson's assistant principal, who pointed out that Zuniga could launch a complaint if he wanted to. Zuniga said he was torn about whether he wanted to, as his son could have picked this book randomly or maybe he had already read the book. "My daughter really kind of tipped the scale," Zuniga said. "My daughter said, 'Oh dad, the librarian read this (book) to us last year to every class.'" Zuniga said there are other books the school can use to teach books how to clean up, like "The Cat in the Hat." "What I don't think is right is that in a public school, this is being taught to our children," Zuniga said. "No. 1, without my consent, and No. 2, without anyone else knowing. It just seems a tad bit like grooming to me." So Zuniga filed a level-one grievance in 2024 against the book. It went before a committee comprised of LISD employees and parents that voted 6-5 in favor of keeping it on the school's library shelves. Zuniga said everyone on that committee who sided with him was an LISD employee. Zuniga then appealed the committee's decision to level two, where it was heard by LISD's director of Student and Parent Resolutions, Brian Ellyson. Ellyson sided with the committee's decision. Ellyson told the trustees that the district's library material is guided by the Texas Education Agency's EFB (Local) procedures along with Texas State Library and Archives Commission and district policies when choosing material for school libraries, noting that books must: All material selected enhances what is being taught in schools, factoring in students' interests, maturity and ability. The books help grow students' knowledge and appreciation for literature. The books encourage reading and higher levels of thinking. Books represent everyone as a whole. Ellyson said that any student, parent or employee can challenge materials; however, there are guiding principles when doing so, with parent and/or guardians' rights only extending to their child. "The district can not restrict student access to the material during the reconsideration process," Ellyson said. "Also, challenged materials can not be removed just because of the ideas of the material, the background of the author or the background of the characters in the book." Ellyson said the final decision on whether to remove the book should be based on the material's appropriateness to the intended audience. Parents have the right to work with school librarians to control what subject matter they want their kids to avoid and provide alternative materials as well, and Ellyson said he encouraged Zuniga to do so when he made his decision. Others are reading: City of Lubbock health officials urge caution, vaccine amid Texas growing measles outbreak "After speaking with the campus administrator and our district superintendent of teaching and learning, and after reviewing the book and reviewing both local and state standards and requirements, I determined that if the book were to be removed, it would violate both the legal and local policies on the basis that the book rises to the level of pervasively vulgar," Ellyson said. "(The book) is educationally suitable for the elementary school library," Ellyson said. "Therefore, I am asking the board to uphold the level two decision and deny Mr. Zuniga's grievance to have the book removed from all Lubbock ISD libraries." Trustee Board Vice President Ryan Curry said he believes LISD administration has followed the policies in place. However, he said the board might need to revisit the policy, expedite the grievance policy, and take some of the burden off the parents to approve which books their child should and shouldn't read. "What it boils down to me is that if I don't think it should be read out loud in a group setting, how then can I be OK with it being in the library," Curry said. Trustee Board President Beth Bridges also said that she has heartburn about the policy, but it's the policy currently in place. "We are structured by our policy," Bridges said. "If we start just throwing it out the window and not adhering to that, then what's the point? Policy is policy." Bridges sided with Curry in saying the board could look at updating the policy at a later date. Trustee John Weddige said there is a potential for the district to better communicate its policy on parents' rights in deciding what their children can or cannot read at the school library. "To my fellow trustees' points, that in this case, policy was followed," Weddige said. "Whether what's in the book is inappropriate or offensive is a matter of opinion." The board voted 4-1 to uphold the district's determination and deny Zuniga's grievance. Trustee Jason Ratliff was in attendance at the meeting, and Trustee Lala Chavez recused herself due to an unsaid conflict of interest. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: LISD Trustees decline to remove book after parent concern over content
