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House from ‘Home Alone’ hits the market for $5.25 million

Kevin McCallister’s childhood home has hit the market for $5.25 million. At just over 9,000 square feet, the house from the “Home Alone” movie was last sold in 2012 for $1,585,000, according to real estate marketplace Zillow. With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, the Georgian-style property, built in 1921, has plenty of space to accommodate hijinks like those from the iconic 1990 film. “It’s a chance to own a piece of cinematic history,” said the Dawn McKenna Group, the real estate team selling the property, adding that it’s a “rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic movie residences in American pop culture.”The 1990 film starred a young Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, who must fend off two robbers targeting his family home during Christmas. 20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock The Christmas classic starred a young Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy forced to fend for himself after his family accidentally leaves him at home during the holiday season....

Mexico’s wild weather weekend: extreme heat, strong winds and hail

Residents of central Mexico may have thought they were accompanying Dante through the Inferno in a freakishly wild weekend for weather. Extreme heat, destructively strong winds and a consequential hail storm — all accompanied by flooding — tormented central Mexico beginning on Friday.In a “be careful what you wish for” moment, residents of the city of Puebla, who may have been wishing for relief from the heat wave, were stunned by a wicked storm that pounded them with hail for 30 minutes on Friday afternoon. The squall covered streets in up to 50 cm of accumulated hail, nearly burying several cars in one neighborhood, toppling trees and producing flooding across the Historic Center and the northwestern part of the state capital. Winds of up to 50 km/hr collapsed the roof of an auto dealership and a department store, knocked trees onto a housing project, blew over billboards and caused a power outage. City and state civil protection agents were out in force to survey the damage and ...

What to know about “Ozempic face”

“Ozempic face” is a term for common side effects of the type 2 diabetes medication semaglutide (Ozempic). It can cause sagging and aging of facial skin. A doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications or facial fillers to treat skin and facial side effects. Novo Nordisk manufactures Ozempic as a medication to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. Ozempic is available as an injectable pen. Health experts recommend injecting it under the skin of the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen once per week, always on the same day. However, many people take it without a prescription to try to reach their desired body weight. High demand among people who use it off-label is causing a limited supplyTrusted Source in the United States. This article will explain the term “Ozempic face,” including how Ozempic affects the face, other possible side effects of the medication, and how to avoid the facial effects of Ozempic.Overview Illustrated by Jason Hoffman Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, a cosmetic and celebrity dermato...

Mercedes-Benz W221 to W223 Conversion kit

Mercedes S-Class W221 to W223 Maybach Look Upgrade Conversion Kit Manufacturer: Made By Own Silent International Limited Suitable for: Mercedes S-Class W221 (2006-2013) Product Overview Upgrade your Mercedes S-Class W221 to the prestigious W223 Maybach appearance with our comprehensive conversion kit. This package not only elevates the exterior aesthetics but also transforms the interior into a haven of luxury, mirroring the 2023 Designo standards. Experience unparalleled comfort and sophistication with every drive. Exterior Upgrades Front Bumper Rear Bumper Headlights Stop Bonnet Front Fender Rear Fender Mirrors Blinds Diffuser Exhaust Interior Enhancements 2023 Designo Front Seat 2023 Designo Armrest 2023 Designo Door Trim Floor Carpet Door Sheets New Generation Torpedo New COMMAND Screen New Generation Ghost Screen New Generation Door Trim New Generation Gear New Generation Handbrake New Generation Consul Seat Heating Addition Seat Cooling Addition Seat Massage Addition Seat Memo...

China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'strong punishment'

Thwaites Glacier

Thwaites Glacier is an unusually broad and vast Antarctic glacier located east of Mount Murphy, on the Walgreen Coast of Marie Byrd Land. It was initially sighted by polar researchers in 1940, mapped in 1959–1966 and officially named in 1967, after the late American glaciologist Fredrik T. Thwaites.[1][3] The glacier flows into Pine Island Bay, part of the Amundsen Sea, at surface speeds which exceed 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) per year near its grounding line. Its fastest-flowing grounded ice is centered between 50 and 100 kilometres (31 and 62 mi) east of Mount Murphy.[1] Like many other parts of the cryosphere, it has been adversely affected by climate change, and provides one of the more notable examples of the retreat of glaciers since 1850. Thwaites Glacier is closely monitored for its potential to elevate sea levels.[4] Since the 1980s, Thwaites and Pine Island Glacier have been described as part of the "weak underbelly" of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, in part because they...

Social Security increase 2025: Latest COLA estimate likely bad news for seniors

Social Security recipients are on track for a slightly higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 but rising costs will likely eat away any extra benefits, experts are warning. Non-partisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League’s latest estimate for 2025′s COLA is 2.66%, up from 2.6% last month and 1.75% from two months ago. The increase is due to figures from the March Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers which came in at 3.4%.In 2024, Social Security recipients receive a 3.2% COLA, much lower than 2023′s historic 8.7% increase. Estimates change monthly and could go up or down significantly before 2025′s COLA is announced in October because it’s based on the average inflation rate during the third quarter – July, August and September – when compared to the same period a year prior.“With five months remaining until the October COLA announcement, we expect upward or downward adjustments in our monthly projections,” TSCL said in a statement. But the sligh...

Francesca Bridgerton’s Story May Shock Even Bridgerton Fans

Bridgerton season three casts a spotlight on the show’s most enigmatic sibling. Here’s what we know about where her story leads in the books.Warning, gentle reader: Spoilers ahead for Bridgerton season three, as well as plot points from the novels. When a love connection is made in Bridgerton, it’s typically facilitated by an impassioned declaration of lust—as was the case between Luke Newton’s Colin and Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope. But when Francesca Bridgerton (played by Hannah Dodd) meets-cute with John, Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli) in the first half of the show’s third season, sparks fly in complete silence. “How will they know each other if they do not speak?” asks matriarch Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell), wary of their courtship—in part because it goes against the match Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) has selected for Francesca. The unconventional love story between introverts Francesca and John is still unfurling in the third season of Bridgerton, which returns with part ...

Demi Moore's Tiny Pup Pilaf Steals the Show at 'The Substance' Photo Call at Cannes 2024!

Demi Moore's Cannes Film Festival Appearance Demi Moore‘s tiny dog Pilaf is enjoying her time in the spotlight! The 61-year-old actress’ cuddled up to her little pooch while attending the photo call for her new horror thriller Substance held during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Monday afternoon (May 20) in Cannes, France. Demi‘s co-star Dennis Quaid along with director Coralie Fargeat also attended the press event. The night before, Demi, Dennis, and fellow cast member Margaret Qualley hit the red carpet for the film festival’s premiere of The Substance. The upcoming movie is “a body horror with a feminist take, revolving around a new product called The Substance that promises to transform people in the best version of themselves of their dreams. It’s an offer that comes with a twist.” Earlier this week, Demi attended the 2024 Met Gala in NYC wearing a dress made out of wallpaper!

Watch: Taiwanese MP steals bill, runs away from Parliament to prevent its passing

The video of the Taiwanese MP snatching the bill and running out of the Parliament was shared by @CensoredMen on X.A Taiwanese lawmaker caused a major commotion by grabbing a bill and running out of the legislative chamber to prevent it from being passed. The event happened just before President-elect Lai Ching-te was set to take office on Monday. According to reports, the morning session was already heated, with lawmakers shouting and shoving each other even before any votes were cast. The situation escalated when one MP, now nicknamed the “Bill Bandit,” grabbed the bill and dashed for the exit. Other lawmakers chased him, turning the chamber into a scene of chaos. The video was shared by @CensoredMen on X garnering over 9.1 million views. Memes and jokes about the “Bill Bandit” running off with the bill went viral. Also Read | Comedian-actor imitates Kangana Ranaut’s ‘thoughts’ on ‘Heeramandi’, viral video impresses netizens One user said, “He took matters into his own hands.” Ano...

Bobby Hill (King of the Hill)

Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill (born August 13, 1985) is a fictional character on the Fox animated series King of the Hill and is voiced by Pamela Adlon. Bobby is the only child of Hank and Peggy Hill. Biography Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill was born on August 13 in Arlen, Texas, as revealed in "Shins of the Father". Bobby is 4'11" (150 cm), below average height for his age, and is also overweight. Bobby is a school-aged boy who enjoys comedy, music, dance and socializing with his friends, Joseph Gribble and Connie Souphanousinphone. Although at times Bobby is seen as odd by his father and peers, he maintains a remarkable talent with people, particularly with girls, who find him cute and entertaining. Despite both of his parents being athletes, Bobby is inept at sports nor does he show any interest in it as a spectator. He is innocent, gentle, amicable, and good-natured. Though sometimes seen as a let-down, he does have a number of talents. Using thes...

The JEANIUS

Dorothy Jean Tillman, II, affectionately known as "DJ," is an award-winning child prodigy, tech and arts enthusiast, and community leader. She is currently a 15-year-old doctor of behavioral health (DBH) candidate at Arizona State University. Dorothy Jean is the founder and CEO of the Dorothyjeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, having launched Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Labs in Chicago and West Capetown, South Africa, in 2020. She publishes STEAM children's books, and speaks on topics aimed at inspiring youth to take steps to save the planet. Dorothy Jean’s friends and family call her "Dorothy Jeanius," and her motto is "Leading by Examples of Excellence." At the age of 10, she enrolled as a college freshman at the College of Lake County, majoring in psychology, where she completed her Associate's Degree in August of 2016. Following this milestone achievement, DJ went on an accelerated path of academics and enrolled in classes at Stanford University C...

Teen walks at graduation after completing doctoral degree at 17

A teenager from Chicago walked in her graduation ceremony this month after earning her doctoral degree at 17. Dorothy Jean Tillman II told "Good Morning America" that she was homeschooled in her early years before entering college at age 10. The video in the player above is from a previous report. In 2020, she said she earned a Master of Science degree, and then, one year later, at age 15, was accepted into the Doctorate of Behavioral Health Management program at Arizona State University. In December 2023, at 17, Tillman successfully defended her dissertation to earn her doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from ASU's College of Health Solutions.On May 6, she walked at ASU's spring commencement ceremony. Tillman told "GMA" she has always held education in such high regard in part due to her family's background. "People in my life like my grandmother, who was part of the Civil Rights movement, she of course harped on the importance o...

Let it wave: Minnesota’s new flag takes flight

Updated: May 12, 3 p.m. | Posted: May 11, 6:57 a.m. As the sun came up over the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday morning, the state’s new flag rose for the first time for Statehood Day. Capitol workers lowered the former flag — a dark blue banner with the seal depicting a farmer and a Native American man riding into the distance at the center — just before dawn. They handed off the banner to a pair of Minnesota National Guard members on the Capitol steps who folded it and marched it down the mall. It was handed off to the Minnesota Historical Society after it was retired. Around 5:45 a.m., the new banner was hoisted up the flagpole for the first time. A small crowd gathered on the Capitol roof cheered. Down below, a group of about 20 looked on as the flag above the Statehouse went up in unison with a twin flag near the Department of Veterans Affairs.“This is history happening right before my eyes,” said Anita Gaul, the Vice Chair of the Minnesota Emblems Redesign Commission. “And here ...