Furbies returning to store shelves next month

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Furbies are making a comeback.Hasbro announced Thursday that the fluffy and chatty animatronic children's toy will return to store shelves next month.The toymaker described the new Furbies as being "...the next era of cool, cute and weird.""Following its craze-inducing launch in 1998, Furby has taken the world by storm, impacting every corner of the cultural zeitgeist, from music to television and film," Hasbro's Kristin McKay said. "For the brand’s 25th anniversary, we wanted to ignite the same excitement for this new generation by harnessing Furby's power of nostalgia while giving Gen Alpha everything they crave."The interactive toy features five voice-activated modes and more than 600 responses, including lights, sounds and 10 unique songs.Furby responds to hugs, pats, belly tickles, shaking, and feeding of its pretend "Pizza Charm." It also babbles nonsensically in "Furbish," which is the toy's made up language. Why are restaurants sneaking in service ...

The top-rated steakhouse in every state, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The average steakhouse usually specializes in all the foods your cardiologist warns you about: large portions of red meat, gooey mac and cheese, towers of fried onion rings, and various vegetables that have been generously creamed (corn or spinach, mostly) before reaching your table.For the sake of your next angiogram, you probably shouldn’t eat these foods on a regular basis. But if you’re dead-set on disregarding your doctor’s advice, you should at least break your diet at a steakhouse that gets rave reviews. 6 Chicago area spots rank among 100 best doughnut shops in the country, according to Yelp To help you find the best of the best, Nexstar has asked the analysts at Yelp to determine the top-ranked restaurants within the site’s “steakhouse” category. Using their extensive database of user-generated restaurant ratings, Yelp’s team ultimately identified the best-reviewed chophouses in each state based on the collective tastes of the Yelp community.Ready to dig in? T...

No pressure, but Twins’ Joey Gallo glad to finally put another one out

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

DETROIT — Joey Gallo has twice been a Gold Glove defender, but power has always been his calling card. From 2017-2021, the big left-handed bat averaged 35.1 homers with an .830 OPS and made two All-Star Game appearances.But the Twins outfielder / first baseman said before Sunday’s afternoon game against the Tigers at Comerica Park that he doesn’t feel pressure to hit home runs.“It’s always nice to hit them and stuff, but I don’t ever feel pressured to do it,” he said. “For me, I feel pressure that I want to put the ball in play and have success that way, and do damage in terms of slugging and hitting doubles and getting on base and having good at-bats.”Still, it was with some relief that Gallo slugged a home run to straight away center field in Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to the Tigers. It was his first home run since May 20, covering 19 games.“The last few games hadn’t gone the way I would have liked them to,” he said. “Just trying to get back on track and hel...

Albany residents hope a community center can help deter gun violence

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

Albany Police are still investigating the two homicides early Sunday morning. Now, community members are calling for action. “To any young person willing to listen, gun violence is not the answer,” Derek Johnson, Albany Common Council Ward 2, said.Johnson said this after Albany residents woke up to news about two homicides. According to police, the first incident happened around 12:45 am on Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street, where they responded to reports of a shooting, with the second incident just a couple of hours later. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owusu Anane, Albany Common Council Ward 10, said the situation shocked and disheartened community members. And he offered his condolences to the victim’s family.“We’ve had close to four homicides in 7 days. Four homicides…close to four homicides. In 7 days… It’s unacceptable,” Anane said. “And I think that we all have a role to play to make sure that our neighborhoods are ...

Starbucks workers in Cypress Park join nationwide strike over contract negotiations, pride decorations

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

A group of unionized Starbucks workers in Cypress Park are keeping the store locked and beginning to strike amid a stall in contract talks and issues with alleged removal of pride month decoration in stores nationwide. Strikes are taking place at more than 150 Starbucks locations across the country, with over 3,500 unionized employees expected to participate. One of the major reasons for the protest is contract negotiations – or a lack thereof. “We’ve been unionized for a year at our store and we’ve yet to have a contract negotiated,” said one protester. “The company refuses to sit and bargain in good faith over our contract.” Hundreds march in L.A. as writers’ strike reaches 50-day mark Other employees are joining the nationwide protest over the alleged removal of pride flags from Starbucks stores. “As a member of the LGBTQ community, I feel a bit lied to,” said another protester. “It just shows that Starbucks doesn’t really have my back, or my community’s back.” Starb...

Hayward: Man killed in ATV rollover crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

HAYWARD — A man died Saturday afternoon after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over while he tried to make a turn in a residential neighborhood, according to Hayward police.The crash was reported around 3:10 p.m. on Peterman Avenue near Linfield Lane, police said. According to an initial investigation, a 37-year-old Hayward resident was “traveling at a high rate of speed” when he lost control while trying to turn from Peterman onto Linfield.That caused his ATV to roll, causing him to suffer serious injuries. Police said the man, whose name has not been publicly released, died at the scene.Police added that it was unclear if the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol when the crash happened. Additional details were not released Sunday morning; the rollover marked the city’s sixth fatal traffic crash of the year.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | One killed, one arrested in Oakland traffic collision Crashes and Disasters | Two bro...

Levi's Stadium previews upcoming events, delicious food

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

(KRON) -- Several major sporting events will be coming to Levi's Stadium over the next few years and it all starts next weekend when thousands of soccer fans flock to Santa Clara for the Concacaf Gold Cup competition. Head of Levi's Stadium Events Emily Eskin and Levi's Head Chef Jon Severson join KRON4's Stephanie Lin to share more about the upcoming events as well as delicious food and drinks you can expect.

Man barred from possessing firearms arrested with new cache: sheriff

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

(BCN) -- A man who was prohibited from having firearms was arrested Friday after deputies seized three assault-style rifles, a semi-automatic handgun and 1,500 rounds of ammunition at his home, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said. Russell Larson Charling, 41, of San Martin, previously had firearms confiscated because of an earlier arrest, the sheriff's office said Saturday. Deputies sought a search warrant for Charling's residence because of threats to shoot law enforcement, the sheriff's office said. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route In addition to the assault-style weapons and handgun, deputies located "ghost gun" parts and building materials, and high-capacity ammunition magazines, according to the sheriff's office. Charling was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of weapons and drugs offenses. Bail has been set at $612,000, the sheriff's office said. Deputies were assisted by police from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Campbell ...

Kvitová beats Vekić to win Berlin Open and show she’s ready for Wimbledon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:34 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitová showed she’s ready to try for a third title on Sunday by beating Donna Vekić 6-2, 7-6 (6) to win the Berlin Open for her 31st career victory.Kvitová saved three of the four break points she faced and converted four of her five opportunities as she won the match in 1 hour, 41 minutes for her sixth title on grass. She has won 12 of her last 13 matches on the surface going back to her title run in Eastbourne last season. “Every time I play you, you seem to go on and win the title,” Vekić told her experienced opponent. “At least this time it was in the final.”Vekić had knocked out two top-10 opponents in No. 3 Elena Rybakina and No. 8 Maria Sakkari on her way to the Berlin decider.The 33-year-old Kvitová, who was playing in her 42nd final, wrapped up the first set in 33 minutes on her debut in Berlin, but the second wasn’t as straightforward. The Czech’s double-fault gave Vekić the chance to break for a 2-1 lead.Kvitová manag...