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He's 'just Ken' but will the 'Barbie' movie change that?

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — On and off the big screen, it's Barbie's world and Ken is just living in it.As reflected in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster movie that tackles the legacy Mattel's famous doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken. For every Ken doll sold today, there’s generally eight to 10 Barbies sold, according to Jim Silver, a toy industry expert and CEO of review site of TTPM.It's unclear if Warner Bros' “Barbie,” which was also co-produced by Mattel, will increase Ken production and sales. But Silver noted that the movie “gave Ken more attention than Ken has received" in decades.Ken was first introduced back in 1961, two years after Barbie hit store shelves. But he hasn't had nearly the same impact on the Barbieverse since.“Barbie’s world is about Barbie. And (to some), Ken may be an accessory of sorts," said Ed Timke, an assistant professor of advertising and public relations at Michigan State University, pointing to years of marketing that has, naturally, put Bar...

1 dead following boat, jet ski crash on Lake Travis Sunday

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead and several others are hospitalized following a crash on Lake Travis involving a boat and jet ski Sunday afternoon.Austin-Travis County EMS initially said in a social media post one adult was transported to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. A later update confirmed four additional people were transported from the crash: one via ATCEMS, two by the North Lake Travis Fire Department to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center and one by Travis County Starflight to Dell Seton Medical Center.Officials confirmed an adult died at the scene after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.One person is dead and a second is hospitalized following a crash on Lake Travis involving a boat and jet ski Sunday afternoon. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)One person is dead and a second is hospitalized following a crash on Lake Travis involving a boat and jet ski Sunday afternoon. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)One person is dead and a sec...

SWAT responding to Cedar Park hotel Sunday

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Cedar Park Police Department confirmed officers are working a police incident Sunday afternoon at the Best Western hotel, located at 425 E. Whitestone Blvd.Police said officers and SWAT personnel are on scene "in reference to a high risk warrant service," per a department social media post. People are asked to avoid the area.This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.

Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill finally takes reps in team drills

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

The plan for the Vikings has always been to bring right tackle Brian O’Neill along slowly. He’s working his way back from a partially torn Achilles tendon, and while O’Neill probably would have gone 100 mph as soon as he was allowed, head coach Kevin O’Connell noted at the start of training camp that the team would be cautious.So, it’s been a gradual ramp up for O’Neill, who started by working off to the side by himself, then progressed into individual drills on a limited basis.The biggest step in the recovery process so far came on Sunday afternoon as O’Neill participated in team drills for the first time.“I’m feeling really good,” he said. “I was really excited. Just trying to follow the plan that they’ve got for me. I’m starting to shake some rust off.”Though it’s still unclear whether O’Neill will participate in joint practices against the Tennessee Titans this week, it appears heR...

Twins pitchers shut down frustrated Phillies hitters in 2-0 win

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Sonny Gray tossed two-hit ball over six shutout innings, reliever Caleb Thielbar pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh and Jordan Luplow homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.The American League Central leaders bounced back from a 13-2 loss on Friday to win the last two games of the series. Gray (6-5) struck out seven and pitched into the sixth inning for the eighth straight time. He allowed just two singles and otherwise quieted a Phillies’ offense that had hit 20 homers over the last eight games.“Overall nice outing for him,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “I think his command was good. We’ve probably seen it better for him, but he attacked. … When you attack and get ahead, good things generally do follow.”Yet after 80 pitches, that was enough for Gray, and it almost cost the Twins.Griffin Jax allowed two singles and hit a batter to load the bases with one out and to send the Philly...

Marin launches tri-county effort to reduce coastal pollution

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

After coastal communities were overwhelmed by visitors — and their garbage — during the pandemic, Marin and two Northern California counties have joined forces to stem the pollution.A three-year campaign, known as the “Cleaner California Coast” initiative, seeks to expand the “leave-no-trace” message often used at national and state parks to all coastal areas of Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties.Whether someone is staying at a rental property in Stinson Beach or hiking in a national park, campaign proponents said the intent is to have people pack away any waste they generate or to prevent waste by using reusable or compostable items.“It’s kind of a simple message: If you’re at the coast, come prepared,” said Marin County Parks and Open Space communications manager Cristina Torresan.The initiative will begin in earnest this year, first gaining community-level support and partners and eventually growing into a larger marketing campaign. A new website launched at cleanercoast.org.Su...

38th Miss Asian Global Pageant winners introduced

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The nation's longest-running Asian pageant returned for its 38th year in San Francisco on Saturday.Just over 20 delegates from around the world competed. Earlier today I was joined in studio by the top two winners of this year's competition: Miss Asian Global Kylie Chang and Miss Asian America Erin Kwon.

Undrafted rookie Elijah Dotson making a case for Chargers’ roster spot after 2-TD game

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Six years ago the Los Angeles Chargers had an undrafted rookie running back from a small Colorado college make the roster after a great preseason.Could the Bolts strike twice? Elijah Dotson certainly hopes so.Dotson had 92 yards on six carries, including two long touchdowns in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 34-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams Saturday night.Dotson, who went to Northern Colorado and signed with the Chargers after going undrafted, got a motivational pep talk from someone who was once in the same situation. Austin Ekeler is going into his seventh season in Los Angeles after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Western Colorado.Having Ekeler as a mentor isn’t a bad thing considering he leads the NFL with 38 scrimmage touchdowns over the past two seasons and was the fifth running back in league history last season to have at least 100 catches in a year.“He was like ‘Don’t do too much. You don’t have to be a superstar. Just t...

NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Results

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

SundayAt Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseSpeedway, Ind.Lap length: 2.44 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (4) Michael McDowell, Ford, 82 laps, 59 points.2. (3) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 82, 49.3. (1) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 82, 51.4. (2) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 82, 44.5. (9) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 82, 38.6. (13) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 82, 33.7. (12) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 82, 31.8. (6) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 82, 36.9. (7) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 82, 32.10. (8) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet, 82, 0.11. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford, 82, 26.12. (10) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 82, 25.13. (16) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 82, 24.14. (39) William Byron, Chevrolet, 82, 23.15. (20) Austin Cindric, Ford, 82, 22.16. (27) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 82, 21.17. (21) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 82, 20.18. (19) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 82, 19.19. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 82, 28.20. (22) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 82, 24.21. (24) Harrison Burton, Ford, 82, 16.22. (11) Brodie Kostecki, Chevrolet, 82, 15.23. (38...

Lens starts league campaign with 3-2 loss at Brest. Strasbourg, Rennes and Monaco win

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:41:13 GMT

PARIS (AP) — After an impressive second-place finish in the French league last season, Lens opened the new campaign by losing 3-2 at Brest after leading 2-0 on Sunday.The northern side was in command thanks to goals from forward Florian Sotoca and defender Deiver Machado, but Brest replied with a penalty from Romain Del Castillo just before halftime. After defender Kenny Lala equalized in the 56th, Del Castillo scored with another penalty in the 87th.Lens finished only one point behind champion Paris Saint-Germain last season, but sold club top scorer Lois Openda to German club Leipzig and midfield captain Seko Fofana to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.Strasbourg beat Lyon 2-1 in the late game to give former France great Patrick Vieira a perfect start as coach of the Alsace-based side.Midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde opened the scoring in the 63rd and then set up forward Lebo Mothiba to make it 2-0 in the 75th.Defender Nicolas Tagliafico pulled a goal back for Lyon in the 88th to set u...