Kevin Turen, 'Euphoria' and 'Pearl' producer, dead at 44
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
(WGHP/NEXSTAR) — Kevin Turen, a man who had a hand in multiple popular and beloved shows and movies, has died at 44.Turen was a producer on HBO's mega-hit "Euphoria," "The Idol" and slasher flicks "X" and "Pearl," along with yet-to-be-released "MaXXXine," starring Mia Goth and Kevin Bacon."Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him," Turen's father, Edward Turen told Deadline on Saturday.NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: (L-R) Justin Nappi, Kevin Turen, and Teddy Schwarzman attend the screening of "At Any Price" during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 19, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic via Getty)Jay Penske, CEO of Penske Media Corporation and a friend of Turen's, confirmed the news to Nexstar on Monday, saying in a statement:Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends. He was so proud of his children. He and his wife, Evelina, were resolved that their chil...How specialty glasses are helping design Austin's light rail system
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid plans to build out the first phase of light rail in Austin, project leaders are working to see the user experience through the eyes of current mass transit riders — literally.The Austin Transit Partnership utilized specialty tech glasses that help track different biometric sensors, including how many steps users take while using mass transit, where their eyes look while accessing bus or rail services as well as their body temperature, heart rate and perspiration. The data is designed to help inform project heads on gaps in the current mass transit user experience and how to tailor the city's upcoming light rail system to better meet the needs of riders, said Peter Mullan, ATP's executive vice president of architecture and urban design. AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION NEWS: New rideshare company Wridz taking on Uber and Lyft with driver incentives "What are the typical frictions or challenges transit users face on their journeys, so that we can design a system that allev...Digital, GPS data reviewed at Kaitlin Armstrong's murder trial Monday
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The State will continue to call witnesses in the murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong Monday.Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson on May 11, 2022. LAST WEEK'S TESTIMONY: Armstrong’s first interview with APD played during murder trial On Thursday, testimony ended with a digital forensic detective with the Austin Police Department going through GPS data he analyzed from Armstrong's Jeep. The State presented an interactive map that showed Armstrong's Jeep in the neighborhood of the east Austin home where Wilson was killed on the night of the murder. Follow live updates from KXAN's Brianna Hollis on social media platform "X" below:Back at the courthouse this morning for #KaitlinArmstrong's murder trial. Testimony ended last week w/ an APD digital forensic detective addressing GPS data showing Armstrong's Jeep near the home where prosecutors say she killed Mo Wilson in May 2022. Follow live updates here. pic.twitter.co...Two women sue Albany County jail over alleged rape, sexual abuse
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two women are suing Albany County, the Albany County Sheriff's Office and the Albany County Correctional Facility, alleging they were raped and sexually abused while incarcerated. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! One lawsuit alleges a woman was raped multiple times, which resulted in a pregnancy, while she was incarcerated between July 2014 and March 2015. Anna Kull, the woman's attorney, said the pregnancy was confirmed by the jail, the woman then requested and received an abortion and no investigation was conducted. In another lawsuit, a woman was allegedly raped by a corrections officer in February 2018. The complaint points to a lack of action following the woman reporting the assault. “They were incarcerated, they were raped, no one believed them and no one has come to listen to their stories until now," Kull said. "Hearing what these women have to say, at this point in time, only sheds light on th...IT'SUGAR opens candy store at Crossgates Mall
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Candy retailer IT'SUGAR has opened a new store location on the lower level of Crossgates across from Dave & Buster's. On top of the big-name candy brands, IT'SUGAR's inventory includes an assortment of retro and international candy, TikTok-trending treats, and more! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “IT’SUGAR is more than a candy store,” said Justin Clinger, Assistant Vice President Creative and Marketing of IT’SUGAR. “We have one of the most expansive assortments of confectionery treats, alongside a curated collection of in-demand candy licensed merchandise, such as apparel, plush, scented candles, and more. IT’SUGAR provides a sweet and humorous escape from everyday life.”The store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.Off the Beaten Path: O'Malley's Oven
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Located in Troy, O'Malley's Oven caters to dessert lovers of all kinds, with an emphasis on gluten-free items. The business was founded in 2013.After years of looking for gluten-free offerings, Melanie began making her own desserts out of necessity. Tortas, tarts, savory hand pies and crème puffs are just a few of the items on their menu. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The goal is always that it's just a great pastry or just a great thing. Anyone can walk in and buy something and not even know,” said Melanie.O'Malley's Oven is located at 455 Fulton Street in Troy. The bakery is open Wednesday-Saturday, in addition to having a stand at the Troy Farmers Market.Bridgeton man admits to fentanyl dealing, fatal shooting of teenager
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A Bridgeton man appeared in federal court on Monday and admitted to dealing fentanyl and shooting a teenager in downtown St. Louis in 2022.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Christopher Willis, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.Whitney told the court that he sold fentanyl to an undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent in April 2022 and that a court-ordered search of his apartment resulted in the discovery of drugs and guns.Whitney had a Glock pistol with a conversion kit or "switch" that made the pistol fully automatic. He also had three AR-style rifles, a .45-caliber pistol, as well as raw fentanyl in a plastic bag and capsules containing the drug. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park According to the plea deal, Whitney was selling drugs outside a lof...Federal Heights police failed to investigate serious crimes in “utterly alarming” pattern, DA finds
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
The Federal Heights Police Department has failed to investigate serious felony cases over the last four years in a pattern so “utterly alarming” that 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason referred the matter to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for a potential “patterns or practice” investigation into the police department.Police officers in Federal Heights, a northern suburb of Denver that’s sandwiched between Thornton and Westminster, have failed to investigate serious felony crimes — including sexual assaults and violent crimes — and detectives failed to follow up with victims in some cases, Mason wrote in an Oct. 31 letter to Interim Chief Robert Grado that was obtained by The Denver Post on Monday.Mason found the police department to be “woefully understaffed.” A review by the district attorney’s office this year also found “significant problems” with record keeping and personnel management...ViewHouse owner hopes new, whimsical concept will help rejuvenate downtown Denver
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
Bird cages with booths inside, giant tea cups as tables, seven dining areas spinning on a turntable, a 6-foot parrot and 3-foot butterfly sculptures.That’s just a glimpse of what to expect from Francois Safieddine’s upcoming downtown Denver venture this winter.The CEO of Lotus Concepts, the restaurant group behind ViewHouse and My Neighbor Felix, has plans to open Wonderyard Garden + Table, a bar-forward restaurant with art-deco designs, at 2200 Larimer St. by February 2024.“I want to rejuvenate things downtown,” Safieddine said. “I’m very heavily invested in the city, and I want to do my part to create draws for people to come downtown. If I can create a unique draw with a distinct experience that no one else has in the city, it will be beneficial for both downtown Denver and the future of my other businesses.”Safieddine purchased the 100-year-old vacant building at 2200 Larimer St. for $8 million in 2018, according to property records. He’s transforming the 12,080-square-foo...Time for Europe to accept the new reality in the South Caucasus, say Azerbaijan MPs
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:19:43 GMT
Two senior members of Azerbaijan’s parliament have met journalists in Brussels to answer questions about how they see future relations with Armenia now that their country has restored its internationally recognised sovereignty over the entire Karabakh region. One said he found it “very surprising” that European partners that had backed Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity were not “easily accepting” the new reality - writes Political Editor Nick Powell with additional reporting by Catherine Feore.Tural Ganjaliyev, who chairs the EU-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, was reflecting on events both after the 2020 Karabakh War and the brief conflict in September that fully restored Azeri control. Throughout the decades of Armenian control of Karabakh and surrounding areas, the international community had recognised that it was Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory.“Before we restored our independence, some of our partners were saying they were for the entire territorial integrity ...Latest news
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