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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Wasn't he rooting for the Dodgers earlier this year?'- Netizens question Tom Hanks' credibility as an Athletics' fan
'Wasn't he rooting for the Dodgers earlier this year?'-Netizens question Tom Hanks' credibility as Athletics' fan (Image Source: Getty) Academy Award winner Tom Hanks was recently spotted at Dodger Stadium during the recent clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics . The legendary actor was seen flaunting the Oakland Athletics' gear. Well, the entire world knows that the Forrest Gump star is a bona fide baseball fan, and his on-and-off stadium appearances during the MLB season very well validate this fact. — MLB (@MLB) Hank's recent appearance at the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics' game diverted cameras as he was spotted in the A's gear in order to show his favoritism towards the respective team. However, this did not turn out well, as netizens reacted to his presence at the Dodger Stadium. From being labeled as a publicity stunt to being called out for supporting the Dodgers and Mets, Tom Hanks' credibility as a baseball fan and, most importantly, as an Oakland Athletics supporter becomes a hotbed of discussion on the internet. Netizens took to X and blasted the Hollywood star. An X user questioned Tom Hanks' integrity as an Athletics fan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Readers says this maybe the best Cable TV Communications Search Now Undo "Dodgers⇨Mets⇨Athletics⇨" An MLB fan even took a dig at Hanks supporting the Athletics. "His team support changes with the wind, or the P.R. story." An X user question about Hank's presence in the Dodgers cap during a game earlier this year. "Wasn't he rooting for the Dodgers earlier this year? Lol" An MLB fan took a dig at Rob Manfred , the commissioner of Major League Baseball . "How much did Manfred pay him to sell out Oakland?" An Athletics fan questioned Hank's absence from the minor league games. "Why is he not at the little league stadium the A's play at now?" The Cast Away star was labeled as a flip-flopper by an X user. "Flip-flopper Tom first the Dodgers, then the Mets, now Sacramento or whoever they are." "At Citi Field two weeks ago. He'll jump on any bandwagon." Reportedly, the American actor and filmmaker has a very profound connection with the Oakland Athletics. According to a confession made by the star himself, during his childhood days in East Bay, Tom Hanks used to sell edible items, including popcorn, sodas, and peanuts, as a vendor at the Coliseum. He even attended the Skyline High School in Oakland, located near the Coliseum. Also Read: 'I'm really thrilled right now'- Hyeseong Kim reacts to his first MLB home run at Dodger Stadium Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Fear a 'Heartbreaking' Summer as Iconic N.Y. Amusement Park Playland Faces Uncertain 2025 Opening
A local government legal battle is jeopardizing the future of a nearly 100-year-old theme park in New York County officials in Westchester County, N.Y., are at odds with the management company Standard Amusements after theme park managers alleged that the local government did not honor its contracts and construction obligations. The county denies these claims Rye Playland is 96 years old and has been open every summer since since 1928, expect for 2020 during the COVID pandemic A historic New York theme park is in jeopardy after its management said that it may not be able to run it this summer — and longtime fans are in uproar. Rye Playland is a historic, 96-year-old, 280-acre amusement park that sits along the Long Island Sound in Rye, N.Y.— located about 30 miles outside Manhattan — that has been open every summer (other than 2020) since Calvin Coolidge was president and has even been featured in movies like Tom Hanks' Big and Fatal Attraction. Officials in the state's Westchester County are uncertain of the park's future, according to reports from Gothamist and Fox 5 NY, as the park's management, Standard Amusements had accused the county of improper conduct when it comes to their contract. Related: Mom Sues Disney for $2 Million After Claiming a 'Mammoth Wave' Injured Her in a Typhoon Lagoon Kiddie Pool: 'There Was Blood' Playland, Westchester County and Standard Amusements had a privatization deal that allowed the county to own the land that the park sits on while the company operates the park, per the outlets. Although Standard Amusements had signed a 30-year contract to manage Playland, the company has accused Westchester County of failing to finish construction and meet contractual deadlines — but the county is denying these claims, trigging a local government controversy. County officials are now speaking out about the deal, which they called "one-sided" and said that local taxpayers have been left to deal with the fallout. Westchester County communications director Catherine Cioffi criticized former county executives for brokering the deal that has cost taxpayers $125 million and left the park in "heartbreaking" condition, despite initially being promised as $30 million, in a statement to Gothamist. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'This is exactly what happens when someone with a radical ideology, no real experience, no financial skill, and no understanding of how budgets and contracts are built seeks an executive position,' she said. County Executive Ken Jenkins added during his "State of the County" address last week that he planned to open the theme park this week despite the controversy, according to the outlets, although he did not share specific dates. Related: Universal Announces 'Thrilling' New Theme Park, but It's Not in Florida or California "Playland is more than just a park; it is a cherished treasure, the crown jewel of Westchester — a place where memories are made, and community thrives," Jenkins said, per Gothamist. "Despite the legal challenges we face with Standard Amusements, on a bad deal handed to us by a previous administration, a deal that I ultimately voted against because it requires the county to repay all of Standard Amusements' investments, my intentions remain to open Playland for the 2025 season." The park typically opens on Mother's Day, which will be Sunday, May 11, 2025. The county also accused Standard Amusements of failing to properly conduct several safety checks, but the company denied those allegations to the Rockland/Westchester Journal News. 'As managers of Playland, Standard Amusements prioritized both the improvement and maintenance of rides to the highest standard, including the winterization of rides after the end of the 2024 season consistent with both previous years and industry standards," a spokesperson told the outlet in a statement. "This is yet another baseless claim from the County to try to distract from its own failures to prioritize Playland.' Locals in Westchester County have shared their disappointment more than anyone — as visiting the park has been a generations-long tradition for some families. "It would be heartbreaking," a Rye resident told Fox 5 of the prospect of the park not opening. "My husband's birthday is on Mother's Day, and [Playland is] where we were going to be," local grandmother Kathryn Burke, who wrote a book on a history of Playland in 2008, told the Journal News. "I don't think that's happening this year." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Seeing turkeys roaming around the Denver metro area? Here's why
DENVER (KDVR) — Since the start of April, there have been several reports of wild turkeys across the Denver metro, but according to the Arapahoe County Government, these sightings aren't all that unusual. The Arapahoe County Government said animal services has been receiving several reports of turkeys roaming the neighborhood, which isn't uncommon for the majority of counties in the area, especially around early spring when turkeys are in mating season. Colorado farmers market guide: Opening dates and locations The government said that around this time, toms, male turkeys, gather a 'harem' of hens. 'It's completely normal, even in the city,' said Arapahoe County Animal Services Field Supervisor Alyssa Haden in the government's Facebook post. Residents are also more likely to see turkeys in the spring and through summer because of new building developments and local turkey population growths. This population growth comes from decades of restoration efforts. Turkeys are native to Colorado, but they weren't always so common. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, during the Great Depression, only about 30,000 turkeys existed on the continent. Around the 1980s, a restoration effort began, bringing them back into Colorado. Over 40 years, the restoration efforts grew the population to about 40,000 turkeys across Colorado, making it the largest population in state history in 2020, according to CPW. Denver museum vintage shirt featured in Tom Hanks' new movie now for sale While it's more likely that people are seeing more and more turkeys over the past few decades, it's also expected to see them around early spring. The government said that, like any wildlife, if someone sees a turkey, it should be observed from a distance. People shouldn't approach, feed or follow the turkey. Meanwhile, people should keep shiny objects and bird feed out of reach as they are known to attract turkeys. People should report concerns about injured, aggressive or sick turkeys to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
11-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
NBA paused. Tom Hanks' diagnosis. A Trump address. Here's what happened on March 11, 2020.
NBA paused. Tom Hanks' diagnosis. A Trump address. Here's what happened on March 11, 2020. Show Caption Hide Caption FDA: COVID-19 vaccines are updated and approved ahead of fall season The FDA announced that the latest update of the COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are approved and ready for fall. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. The NBA suspended its 2019-2020 season and a day later, the NCAA canceled March Madness. Actor Tom Hanks and actress Rita Wilson announced via Instagram that they had tested positive for the virus. Since 2020, more than seven million COVID-19 deaths have been reported globally. It's now been half a decade since the COVID-19 pandemic altered reality for the entire globe. Though ripples of the pandemic continue to affect us all, one day continues to stand out as monumental. On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic, the NBA suspended its 2019-2020 season, Tom Hanks shared that he had tested positive for the virus and President Donald Trump announced a travel ban in the United States. That morning, during a meeting with the House Oversight and Reform Committees, then-Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci warned lawmakers that, "Things will get worse than they are right now." At the time, 118,000 cases and 4,291 deaths related to COVID-19 had been reported in 114 countries. The global death toll has since increased by more than 1,650 times. Here's a look at the key moments from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on March, 11 2020. WHO declares pandemic Not long after Fauci made his statements to lawmakers in the U.S., WHO declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Cities ban large gatherings Throughout the day, several government officials put bans on large gatherings, measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus. San Francisco Mayor London Breed prohibited gatherings of more than 1,000 people, and former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Oregon Gov. Kate Brown put bans on events of 250 people throughout their states. COVID-19: It has been five years since the first case in America. What's it like today? First positive case on Capitol Hill A staff member for Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell was the first individual on Capitol Hill to test positive for the virus on March 11, 2020. NBA suspends season; NCAA rolls back March Madness crowds The NCAA announced that due to the virus outbreak, March Madness would only be held with the players, essential staff and limited family in attendance. A day later, the men's and women's basketball tournaments were canceled. Later in the evening on March 11, shortly before tipoff between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz, referees and coaches learned that Jazz center Ruby Gobert had tested positive for the virus. The game was postponed and then ultimately, the National Basketball Association suspended the remainder of its 2019-2020 season. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive Actor Tom Hanks posted a photo on Instagram, sharing that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive," Hanks wrote in his post. "We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!" Trump declares nationwide emergency, issues travel ban In the evening, Trump declared COVID-19 a nationwide emergency and announced that a 30-day travel ban on non-U.S. citizens traveling from 26 European countries would be implemented at the end of the week − March 13. March 11, five years later Now, five years later, more than 7 million people have died from COVID-19 globally, according to WHO, with more than 1.2 million deaths in the United States alone. In the fall of 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, available at healthcare facilities nationwide. The vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna, were designed to target the KP.2 variant of COVID using mRNA technology. These vaccines are available for everyone six months and older. Contributing: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
