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‘Night Swim’ review: Horror flick stays afloat, but for only so long

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

You learn not to expect that much from a horror movie being released the first week of the year, when theater auditoriums continue to draw folks with higher-profile movies that hit on or around Christmas Day.However, “M3GAN” — a tale of an artificial intelligence designed for children going epically out of control — arrived in that window last year with a fun mix of scares and laughs.That provided hope that “Night Swim” — an offering from the “M3GAN” triad of Universal Pictures, Atomic Monster and BlumHouse washing into theaters this week — would be similarly entertaining.But while “Night Swim” stays afloat for a while, it drowns in its third act.The problem isn’t that “Night Swim” — written and directed by Bryce McGuire, who based it on his 2014 short film of the same name and shares the story credit with Rod Blackhurst — eschews the mildly campy tone that worked well for “M3GAN.” After all, a haunted backyard swimming pool is, as you come to observe, deadly serious business. But t...

‘Society of the Snow’ review: Bayona returns to disaster drama in stellar form

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

Already dramatized in the 1993 movie “Alive,” the struggle of those who initially survived the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes mountains to remain among the living gets a gripping and emotionally compelling new telling in “Society of the Snow.”Landing on Netflix this week, the latter hits several of the major story beats of its three-decades-old predecessor: the crash, the rationing of food, the work to repair a radio and, of course, the debate over the morality of a choice they ultimately will have to make to stay alive for an indeterminate amount of time after concluding a rescue isn’t coming anytime soon.It even begins by establishing, through narration, the duality of the saga, as did “Alive.”“Some say it was a tragedy,” says Numa Turcatti (Enzo Vogrincic), whose voice is a recurring presence throughout the film. “Others call it a miracle.”“Society of the Snow” is the first film from Spanish director J.A. Bayona since 2018’s underwhelming “Jurassic Worl...

Vikings at Lions picks: Expect more of the same, which is another Vikings loss

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit:DANE MIZUTANILions 31, Vikings 14Suddenly it feels like the Vikings are in danger of falling by the wayside in the NFC North. This will be a big offseason for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.JOHN SHIPLEYLions 37, Vikings 23Say this for Nick Mullens, the guy is fearless, possibly to a fault, but he and the receivers will put some points on the board. Problem is, Jared Goff and the Lions will score more.CHARLEY WALTERSLions 30, Vikings 17Lions full of confidence heading to the playoffs, Vikings’ season ends in pieces.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The rest of the NFC North is ascending. Where do the Vikings fit into the equation? Minnesota Vikings | Vikings at Lions: What to know ahead of Week 18 matchup Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 18 Minnesota Vikings | Vikings quarterback Nick Mul...

29 games, 400 athletes, 250,000 fans coming to St. Paul in Dec. 2025 for World Junior Hockey Championships

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

Early Friday morning, hours before the United States faced off against Sweden in the World Junior Hockey Championship’s Gold Medal game, Jaimee Hendrikson took the microphone at a press event in Gothenburg, Sweden, to invite all 10 participating nations to St. Paul for the tournament’s 50th anniversary in two years.Hendrikson, the president and chief executive officer of Visit St. Paul, the city’s tourism bureau, has her work cut out for her between now and Dec. 26, 2025, when the first of 29 games unfold at downtown St. Paul’s 18,000-seat Xcel Energy Center and the smaller 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota’s campus. It will be the largest event at the X since the Republican National Convention in 2008.Jamie Hendrikson CEO/President of Visit St. Paul speaks to the media during the USA Hockey announcement of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scandinavium on January 5, 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Chris Tanouye / IIHF)Over the c...

Multiple injured in bus rollover on Interstate-87

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday afternoon, a bus rollover on the I-87 Northway closed all lanes and both shoulders between exits 22 and 23. Drivers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Officials say the bus was traveling from Montreal to New York City. The Lake George Fire Department confirms that approximately 22 victims with various injuries were treated.Some passengers were taken to the Lake George Village Fire House to be assessed and treated for injuries. Twelve victims were taken to Glens Falls Hospital for treatment, none of whom were in critical condition. One person is being evaluated at Albany Medical Center as well.Medivac helicopters also responded to the scene. The Warrensburg Central School District and the Lake George School District sent buses to the scene to assist with transporting the injured to the hospital. A school resource officer also responded to the...

Schuyler Mansion hosts Twelfth Night Celebration

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will be hosting its annual Twelfth Night Celebration on Saturday, January 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event includes 18th-century holiday fare, live music, bonfires, period reenactors, and wassail toasts. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Admission costs $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and $1 for children 12 and under. If you bring a non-perishable food item or hygiene product you can enter into a free drawing.For only one more dollar, you get admission to this event and an event happening at Crailo State Historic Site. It will include Yuletide decorations, hearthside cooking, live music, and other 17th-century festive traditions. Both events will run at the same time. Multiple injured in bus rollover on Interstate-87 Twelfth Night, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, was a Dutch and English traditional holiday during the 17th and 18th centuries. For t...

What to expect in Governor Hochul's State of the State Address

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Governor Hochul will be giving her state of the state address next week. A head of the big speech, she is sharing some of the proposals she would like to include in her executive budget. To prevent drownings, Governor Kathy Hochul wants to the state to invest in a $60 million grant program to renovate and build new pools in underserved communities, as well as expand learn to swim programs in New York State."We’re investing another 60 million to develop an install innovative floating pools. Have you seen floating pools? This is how you open up your rivers and waterways to the public," said Hochul.Earlier this week, Hochul shared other priorities such as proposing a bill to ban co-pays for insulin on certain insurance plans. She also wants New York teachers to “go back to basics” by having students focus on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension."We’ve been teaching our young people the wrong way for too long. And now it’s time to just say stop," said Hochul. "...

Local school districts send aid to accident on I-87

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple people were injured when a Flixbus traveling southbound on I-87 rolled over on Friday afternoon. The crash happened between exits 22 and 23 in Lake George. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Lake George Fire Department says there are approximately 22 victims with various injuries. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Warrensburg Central School District and the Lake George School District.Warrensburg CSD Superintendent Amy Langworthy said she received a call from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, asking for buses to help transport the injured people to safety. Langworthy says she immediately agreed and sent buses and their school resource officer to help. “I, along with every other superintendent and school district, would immediately say yes that we should assist and help emergency services and obviously the crash victims. So he, along with Matt Fish, our school reso...

St. Louis City employee mask mandate ends after a few hours

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - After only a few hours of requiring city employees to mask up indoors again, the decision has been reversed. The Department of Health released an updated statement Friday afternoon saying employees were strongly recommended to wear a mask indoors after announcing earlier in the morning that masks were required. The prior decision was made due to an increasing number of cases regarding RSV, COVID-19, and influenza.The department also clarified information that was released Thursday about the percent changes from this season to previous seasons. The data now shows the difference for one month. Influenza had the highest increase in the number of cases, with over a 450% spike. Those aged 25–49 had the largest number of infections, followed by children aged 5–14 years old. COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 38%, with 270 people hospitalized during the week of Dec. 23. RSV positive tests also showed an increase of 34%, with 400 positive tests. Light rain and snow to impa...

Public vote opens over how St. Louis should use Rams settlement funds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Alderman is asking residents to participate in a public vote on how the City of St. Louis should use its funds from the NFL Rams relocation settlement. The Board of Alderman presents 20 ideas on an online voting page. Voters are asked to decide on investments "they want the Board of Aldermen to prioritize for serious consideration." The voting period runs from Friday to Feb. 2. Residents can cast their ten votes, either for a single idea or to spread across multiple ideas. Dome leaders ready to welcome back Battlehawks; schedule in the works The Rams relocation settlement, which yielded $790 million in December 2021, led to St. Louis City splitting a sum of those funds with St. Louis County and the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Authority. Around one-third of the Rams settlement earnings went toward attorneys’ fees.Since the settlement, the City of St. Louis placed around $250 million into an interest-bearing account with the Missouri S...