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Rolling Stones announce new album ‘Hackney Diamond’ with release date, debut single ‘Angry’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

The Rolling Stones haven’t released an album of original songs since 2005, but the long dry spell is finally over. They’ve got a new album coming out next month. Today, fans got to check out the video for the latest single and we promise you — nobody was angry.Mick Jagger (in a music video): “Don’t get angry with me.” Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards got together with Jimmy Fallon in London Wednesday morning to livestream a big announcement. Mick Jagger: “We’re here yeah, but we’re here to present our new single, which is called Angry and the video of it.” The track sounds like Classic Stones with pounding drums, massive guitar chords, and Mick’s unmistakable vocals. Mick Jagger (in a music video): “We haven’t made love and I want to know why.” The song is just a taste of the gem that’s coming our way. Mick Jagger: “Angry is the first single from our new album called Hackney Di...

She’s conquered the silver screen. Now Barbie’s new career has more in common with Messi

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

New York (CNN) — Barbie isn’t one to rest on her laurels. She’s conquered the box office over the summer, breaking numerous records and turning the “Barbie” movie into a $1 billion global sensation.“Barbie” was distributed by Warner Bros., which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.Now, Barbie tackles a career path meant to showcase women at their active best. Mattel, on Wednesday, unveiled Barbie Women in Sports, its 2023 Barbie Career of the Year-themed dolls.“This year, knowing that women are severely underrepresented in the sports industry – from positions on the field to leadership in the locker room – Barbie is proud to introduce the Women in Sports lineup as the 2023 Career of the Year,” Mattel said in a release.The new dolls are dressed to represent four sports-related careers and, more broadly, to encourage girls to pursue involvement in sports which can help develop life skills and raise confidence, the company said.Among the new dolls are General Manage...

Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in cave in Israel

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

(CNN) — Archaeologists have found four Roman swords and a shafted weapon known as a pilum dating from 1,900 years ago in a cave near the shore of the Dead Sea in Israel.The rare cache of weapons was found in the En Gedi Nature Reserve, preserved in wooden and leather scabbards, according to a press statement from the Israel Antiquities Authority published Wednesday.“Finding a single sword is rare—so four? It’s a dream! We rubbed our eyes to believe it,” the researchers said.The weapons were probably war booty taken from the Roman army by Judean rebels, according to the authors of a research article published Wednesday in the book “New Studies in the Archaeology of the Judean Desert: Collected Papers.”The first evidence—the pilum and pieces of worked wood that turned out to be scabbards—were found by chance in an isolated and inaccessible cave on cliffs by archaeologists studying a fragmentary ink inscription on a stalactite.Further investigation revealed four swords “in an almost in...

One year of Good Move in Brussels: Fewer cars, more cyclists

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

This article is part of POLITICO’s Global Policy Lab: Living Cities, a collaborative journalism project exploring the future of cities. Sign up here.One year ago, central Brussels and cars had a very public divorce.As the summer came to a close, the city began implementing its ambitious version of the regional Good Move plan, which aims to slash automotive traffic by 24 percent by 2030. In a bid to stop cars from traversing across the city center — known as the Pentagon — and divert them onto a ring road, authorities converted major thoroughfares into one-way streets, restricted access to some avenues to public transport and priority vehicles, and even fully pedestrianized some boulevards.Twelve months on, the results are stark.“In a little over a year we’ve seen a 27 percent drop in transit traffic in the city center and an astonishing 36 percent jump in the number of cyclists on our streets,” said Bart Dhondt, the city’s alderman fo...

Small aircraft damaged after missing runway at Norwood Airport

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

Emergency crews were called to Norwood Airport on Wednesday night after a small aircraft was damaged when the pilot landed short of the main runway.Crews responding around 11 p.m. found the plane about 50 yards short of the runway with two people on board, according to the Norwood Fire Department.Both people refused medical treatment or transport.The plane’s propeller and wings were damaged.The cause remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Boston Public Schools bus drivers aiming to keep kids cool on hot first day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is expected to greet bus drivers as they head out to collect students for the first day of school and work to keep them cool on their way to and from classes amid sweltering conditions.Wu has declared a heat emergency through Friday as the feels-like temperature is expected to reach the high-90s in the city.Buses will be keeping their windows open and schools will be taking extra precautions over the next few days.Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declares heat emergency through Friday amid sweltering conditions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency through Friday as daily high temperatures are expected to reach into the 90s and the heat index expected to reach the high-90s. Cooling centers will be open at 15 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full list of centers can be found at boston.gov/heat. Additionally, 64 splash pads will be open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. A list of open city pools can be found at boston.gov/pools.Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat.“The impacts of climate change are more palpable than ever, with extreme heat posing risk to our communities,” Wu said in a statement. “Although extreme heat affects Bostonians of all ages, with the new school year starting, our Boston Public Schools staff will be following protocols to ensure our kids have an enjoyable, safe first week back at school. I’m grateful to our ...

Thursday Pickorama

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

We’re back with another year of the Thursday Pickorama. Each week during the regular season, we will attempt to prognosticate 10 of the top games. Sometimes, it goes better than others. Last year, we fell just short of 70 percent, so the gameplan is to exceed that total.Here goes our first attempt at surpassing that.DUXBURY over Hanover: Until proven otherwise, Dragons are still the pacesetter in the Patriot League.CATHOLIC MEMORIAL over Mansfield: Knights get the call here as they extend their winning streak to 30 before heading to Florida.Bishop Fenwick over MARBLEHEAD: Crusaders open the season with a solid victory on the road.Barnstable over BROCKTON: One of the tougher games on the docket to predict.Central Catholic over SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL: John Sexton Era gets off on the right foot.Cohasset over ABINGTON: The return of Liam Appleton makes the Skippers one of the favorites in the South Shore League.LINCOLN-SUDBURY over Methuen: Warriors return a ton of players on both si...

Patriots S Kyle Dugger: No update on possible contract extension

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

In late July, Patriots safety Kyle Dugger said he would “love” to continue playing in New England.Dugger, 27, is entering a contract year as one of the best players on the team. At the start of training camp, Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh made it known the front office annually engages with players in the last years of their contracts about extending.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots eager to celebrate Tom Brady’s return ‘the right way’ New England Patriots | Patriots-Eagles injury report: DeVante Parker, Jack Jones among 5 starters limited Wednesday New England Patriots | The Patriots get great news at practice ahead of Sunday’s season opener New England Patriots | Devin McCourty believes Patriots are happy Matt Patricia ‘experiment is over’ New England Patriots | Bill Belichick Patriots to have Jack Jones vs. Eagles, won’t confirm status beyond Week 1 ...

’23 Urus Performante is Lamborghini SUV excellence

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:59:02 GMT

In 2023, the age of SUVs are all the craze. Additionally, it is no secret that EV’s and hybrids are also a part of the auto consumer conversation. While luxury and performance are at the top of consumers’ pocket books, Lamborghini has no concern delivering a slice of excellence to their fleet and enthusiasts.With a base price of more than a quarter of a million dollars, the Lamborghini Urus delivers again with its Performante package addition. Slammed with a 4.0L V8 Bi-Turbo engine, producing 657 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque and coming in with a curb weight of 4,740 lbs. Permanent 4WD with limited slip center differentiation with asymmetrical distribution and active Torque-Vectoring Rear Differential ensured spinning the tires was not an easy task.Riding on 23 inch Pirelli P-Zero tires and Shiny Pelope wheels, we noticed a great ride and smooth overall experience for riders and drivers alike. Carbon fiber abound added more than $10K in options to the total price while we...