Home

Fragments of skull believed to be Beethoven’s returned to Vienna from California for scientific analysis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

By Lianne Kolirin and Ashley Strickland | CNNFragments of a skull believed to have been that of composer Ludwig van Beethoven have been donated to a university in Austria after spending decades in the United States.The pieces of bone were donated to the Medical University of Vienna by American businessman Paul Kaufmann, who discovered them in a safety deposit box in a French bank following his mother’s death in 1990.It later emerged that the bones, which were contained in a tin faintly engraved with the word “Beethoven,” had been acquired from the estate of his mother’s great-uncle, Franz Romeo Seligmann.Seligmann, who died in 1892, had been a physician, medical historian and anthropologist in Vienna. The skull pieces, now referred to as the Seligmann fragments, came into his possession in 1863 during a reburial of Beethoven’s bones for study purposes.Over the course of his 56 years, Beethoven famously suffered from progressive hearing loss, as well as gastrointestinal problems and ...

Pac-12 media deal coming in ‘near future,’ commissioner George Kliavkoff says in rare public remarks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

LAS VEGAS — In his first public comments in 226 days on the Pac-12’s pursuit of a media rights contract, commissioner George Kliavkoff said an agreement will come in the “near future” — and that the lengthy delay has worked to the conference’s benefit.“The longer we wait, the better our options get, and I think the board (of directors) realizes that,” Kliavkoff said Friday morning during a question-and-answer session with reporters at the Pac-12’s preseason media showcase at Resorts World Las Vegas.There has been “an underlying shift” recently in the media landscape and market for live sports, he added. “We’re taking advantage of that. But short-term, it has provided some hiccups.”Kliavkoff’s tone was vastly more matter-of-fact than his feisty performance at the same event last summer. Back then, the news of USC and UCLA leaving for the Big Ten was raw, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark had declared his league “open for business” — a comment Kliavkoff interpreted as an att...

Books for Cooks: This Peanut Butter Fudge has won blue ribbons at county fairs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

Ah, the delicious fun of summer’s county-fair contests. I’ve judged my share of culinary competitions, evaluating everything from canned goods to cheesecakes to pies. I was always impressed with the oh-so-large number of entries and the enthusiasm that fueled them.Maybe that’s one of the reasons that Linda Skeens’ “Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes & Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion” caught my eye.Skeens, a 75-year-old great-grandmother from Appalachia, won more than 25 blue ribbons last summer at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair. She swept the awards, and the news of her stunning victories went viral online.The book contains an array of her award-winning and family-favorite recipes, including her formula for Peanut Butter Fudge, a sweet treat that she noted is one of her most-requested dessert recipes.Peanut Butter FudgeMakes one 9-by-13-inch pan of fudgeINGREDIENTS8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter12-ounce can evaporated milk4 cups granulated sugar1 cup...

SF Marathon route, road closures, race info

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Marathon returns this weekend. The two-day event will see thousands of runners take to the streets of SF this weekend. A variety of races will take place across the city, ranging from 5k races to the full marathon. Whether you're participating, or just looking to plan your weekend around the annual event, here's what you need to know.SF Marathon bib pickupThe race weekend gets underway Friday with a Race Expo and packet pick-up at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. Friday's Race Expo will go from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. There will also be a "shakeout run" Friday night, followed by a panel discussion with Puma athletes.Saturday's Race Expo will also feature a calendar of panels and events.Participants who did not opt for bib mailing can pick up their bib and race packet at the Expo. Race-day pick-up will not be available, according to SF Marathon.SF Marathon course mapSee below for a course map for the full marathon.Map: San Francisco MarathonTo ...

Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday pledging “the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel” and that Israel is “not a racist or apartheid state.” This week on Deconstructed, Beth Miller, political director of Jewish Voice for Peace Action, joins Ryan Grim to discuss the resolution sparked by recent remarks from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. Miller and Grim break down the bipartisan furor to swiftly condemn Jayapal calling Israel “a racist state” and promise unconditional support for the Israeli government, despite its decadeslong campaign to violently force Palestinians off their land.Transcript coming soon. The post Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again appeared first on The Intercept.

Live updates | After missed cut at British Open, Thomas has some work left to make it to Ryder Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

THOMAS WITH WORK TO DO AHEAD OF RYDER CUPHOYLAKE, England (AP) — Justin Thomas dug himself a deeper hole ahead of the Ryder Cup by missing the cut at the British Open.Thomas made three birdies in an even-par round of 71 on Friday to end the tournament at 11 over, several shots above the cut line.The poor result prompted Thomas to plan on playing at the 3M Open next week and at the Wyndham Championship after that to try to earn enough points to make it to the postseason.“I want to make the Ryder Cup more than anything,” Thomas said. “I’m probably honestly trying too hard to do it. It reminds me a lot of my first or second year on tour. I’ve tried so hard to make that team for the first time. I’m in a very similar position.”He said he has been “trying to make it easy” on U.S. captain Zach Johnson by getting into the top six and qualifying automatically, “but I seem to not want to do that with my golf.”“(I) have a couple events left to try to get in the playoffs and then make a little ...

Man who shot Fargo officers searched internet for ‘explosive ammo, ‘kill fast’ and for area events with crowds, AG says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Man who shot Fargo officers searched internet for ‘explosive ammo, ‘kill fast’ and for area events with crowds, AG says.Source

Gunman who ambushed North Dakota police had a ‘binary trigger’ that let him fire rapidly, AG says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The gunman who ambushed police officers in Fargo, North Dakota, last week had a “binary trigger” that allowed him to fire rapidly, authorities said Friday.The .223-caliber rifle that Mohamad Barakat used in his July 14 attack sounded like an automatic weapon because of how quickly it fired, state Attorney General Drew Wrigley said at a news conference.Barakat killed one officer and wounded two others and a civilian before Zach Robinson, the fourth officer at the scene, shot and killed him as bystanders crouched in fear nearby. Wrigley said Robinson was the “last man standing” between the “horrible events” that Barakat had planned that day.He also said because of how quickly he fired, the wounded officers fell in quick succession. As for motive, Wrigley said Barakat was driven by hate and wanting to kill, and that he wasn’t particular about which group or individual.Barakat briefly trained as an emergency responder at a nearby community college. He had no cri...

With ‘Theater Camp’ and ‘The Bear,’ Molly Gordon is having a moment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

Molly Gordon is having a good summer, professionally speaking. Her directorial debut “ Theater Camp,” which she made with some of her best friends, is in theaters. On the small screen, fans of “The Bear” are falling for her in the popular Hulu show’s second season, too. It’s a moment, by any definition, but for her it still feels a little surreal.“I think I’m still kind of catching up on sleep,” Gordon, 27, told the Associated Press in an interview conducted before SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA to stike for a fair deal. The writer-actor-director has been on a breakneck schedule for about a year. Last summer, she and some of her oldest friends, including Ben Platt, got together in upstate New York to make their loving mockumentary “Theater Camp, ” a comedy about a charming but crumbling kids musical theater camp that’s based on many of their own experiences. She’d spend the next several months rushing to edit their many hours of largely improvised scenes into a coherent and enjoyable film...

Scholastic, Autoliv rise; American Express, CSX fall, Friday, 7/21/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday:Scholastic Corp. (SCHL), up $4.48 to $44.26.The publishing, education and media company beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecasts.Autoliv Inc. (ALV), up $10.04 to $103.31.The maker of automotive safety systems reported strong second-quarter financial results.Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP), up $18.23 to $499.82.The industrial equipment maker beat Wall Street’s second-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.American Express Co. (AXP), down $6.03 to $171.08.The credit card issuer is setting aside more money for possible defaults on payments.CSX Corp. (CSX), down $1.19 to $32.52.The railroad’s second-quarter revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Interpublic Group of Cos. (IPG), down $4.66 to $33.26.The marketing and advertising company’s second-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts.Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT), down $3.76 to $65.61.The maker of c...