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'Legend of Zelda': What does this photo have to do with it?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — As Nintendo releases its latest installment in the iconic "The Legend of Zelda" game series on Friday ("The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom"), the new chapter brings new interest in protagonist Link and the lore of the kingdom of Hyrule. But there's one behind-the-scenes detail of the "Zelda" world you may not know: how the titular Princess Zelda got her name.First released to a Nintendo platform in 1987, "The Legend of Zelda," was a smash hit and set the stage for a franchise that would go on to include 19 main series entries to date. But as popular as it is, there's still a well-worn internet joke that many who are unfamiliar with the games mistakenly believe Link is named "Zelda." So just where does that Zelda name come from? Shut up! Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis open to reuniting for ‘Freaky Friday 2’ As told by "Zelda" co-creator Shigeru Miyamoto, in the book "Hyrule Historia," it all dates back to the game's creation, when Miyamoto was creating a deta...

Cameron officer, suspect killed in shooting identified

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

CAMERON, Texas (KXAN) – The Milam County Sheriff's Office said Thursday an officer with the Cameron Police Department died after a shootout with a suspect late Wednesday night. The Department of Public Safety identified the officer as Sgt. Joshua Lee Clouse, 39, and the suspect as Albert Rafael Acosta, 29. DPS said both men were from Cameron.According to the press release from MCSO, police responded to the 700 block of North Travis Avenue in Cameron at 10:55 p.m. on a report of a gunshot victim. The victim told police they were shot in the back of the neck by their spouse, according to the release. The victim was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown, officials said. Survivor Fund activated for family of fallen Cameron officer Cameron PD investigated and applied for a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of E. 7th Street, according to the release.The release said Cameron Police, the Milam County Sheriff's Office, Rockdale Police and the Texas Department of Pu...

Minnesota Aurora’s Paola Then called up to Dominican team

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

Minnesota Aurora defender Paola Then has been called up to the Dominican Republic Under-20 national team for U20 Concacaf Championship from May 20-June 3.Then has been training with Aurora as the second-year amateur club opened preseason camp this week and prepares for its season opener May 24 at TCO Stadium in Eagan.“Our team could not be more excited for Paola to represent her country and play at home for the U20 Concacaf Championship,” Aurora head coach Nicole Lukic said in a statement. “This is an exciting moment for all of us to see an Aurora player compete on a world stage.”A player at Iowa Lakes Community College, Then is the first Aurora player from the Caribbean. The 19-year-old center back will leave Aurora next week to play in the continental tournament in her hometown of Santo Domingo, and she will return to Aurora to play in rest of the USL W League, which has a regular season that runs into early July.

Albany community mourns the loss of Earthworld Comics owner

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Longstanding Albany business Earthworld Comics has announced the passing of their owner and true superhero in his own right, JC Glindmyer. He was 65. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Earthworld Comics, located at 537 Central Avenue, opened in 1983 and has been owned and operated by Glindmyer for the past 35 years. Since then, the store has become an iconic local hub for comic book enthusiasts, or anyone just looking to temporarily escape the grind and dive into a good story. Under Glindmyer's ownership, Earthworld Comics has been committed to providing a safe space for comic fans of all ages. The community left an outpouring of sympathies on Earthworld's Facebook page, with scores of people sharing memories from their time spent at the store. Denny’s on Wolf Road in Colonie closes permanently Former Earthworld employee Patricia Lenihan commented that "Working at Earthworld for over a decade was li...

New ramen, bubble tea shop opens in Schenectady

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kazami, a restaurant specializing in noodles, ramen and bubble tea, recently opened in Schenectady. The restaurant is located at 1729 Union Street, next to Mr. Wasabi. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The menu includes buns, wontons, pho, as well as different types of ramen and bubble tea. You can view the menu on the Kazami website.The restaurant offers dine-in and takeout options. Kazami is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Motorcyclist dies in rural Missouri crash after pursuit

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. - A motorcyclist died Thursday afternoon in a rural Missouri highway crash, shortly after he had been pursued by authorities, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP has identified Kyle Barnes, 29, as the victim. Next of kin has been notified. The crash happened around 4 p.m. Thursday in Montgomery County on Missouri Route 19 at Industrial Park Drive. Moving past controversy, Anheuser-Busch plans to recover losses Investigators say Barnes was being pursued by Montgomery County deputies when he approached another vehicle attempting to make a left turn. Barnes reportedly struck the other vehicle on the side, and he was ejected from his motorcycle. MSHP says Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver struck, a 16-year-old boy, did not suffer significant injuries. MSHP Troop F, which covers part of the mid-Missouri region west of St. Louis, has investigated 17 fatal crashes in 2023.

Rabid bat found in Lake St. Louis home

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A bat recently discovered in a Lake St. Louis home has tested positive for rabies.The St. Charles County Department of Public Health reports the bat was recently collected from the home. It’s the first bat to test positive for rabies in St. Charles County this year, and also the first since 2020. While the bat didn’t bite anyone in the home, St. Charles County health officials assessed the home for any possible exposure. Trending Story: Kirkwood High School’s yearbook raises concerns from others The CDC says rabies is a potentially fatal disease when contracted by humans.In wake of the incident, St. Charles County health officials remind people to avoid direct contact with or handling all wildlife or any animal that is behaving strangely and make sure your pets are properly vaccinated against rabies.There have been seven positive cases of rabies identified in bats this year, including another in St. Louis County.

Reports: New Twitter CEO is NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep advertising roots

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN (AP Technology Writers)Elon Musk said he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called, and multiple media reports identify her as NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. Musk did not name Yaccarino when he made the announcement Thursday, but on Friday NBCUniversal said that Yaccarino would be stepping down from the company as chairwoman for global advertising and partnerships. According to Yaccarino’s LinkedIn, Yaccarino has worked at NBCUniversal for nearly 12 years — previously serving as chair for advertising and client partnerships and as president of cable entertainment and digital advertising sales. Prior to her time with NBC, Yaccarino worked at global entertainment company Turner for almost two decades. Yaccarino interviewed Musk on a Miami stage last month in front of hundreds of advertisers. Luring advertisers is critical for Musk and Twitter...

When this Colorado ski resort closes for the season Sunday, only three will remain in operation

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

When Purgatory Resort calls it a season on Sunday, Colorado spring skiers and riders will be down to three options: Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge and the Mary Jane slopes at Winter Park.Purgatory received more than 31 feet of snow for the season, ranking in the top three for that resort’s best snowfall seasons since it opened in 1965. In recent weeks, the resort has offered weekends-only skiing, just the second time its season has extended into May. The resort near Durango in southwest Colorado is expected to have one lift running this weekend, serving 43 of its 105 trails.Officials at the other areas still operating aren’t setting closing dates, saying they will stay open as long as there is enough snow to ski.“We have about 1,000 acres open on the Mary Jane side of the mountain, so still lots to ski,” Winter Park spokeswoman Jen Miller said. “Melt-out usually accelerates in May, so it’s unclear how long we’ll stay open. As late as possible.” The base d...

2 dead, 1 wounded in apparent murder-suicide in Palmdale: Sheriff's Department

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:00 GMT

A man and a woman are dead and a third person was wounded after an apparent murder-suicide in Palmdale Thursday afternoon.At a few minutes after 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 3100 block of Solmira Place, where they found three people who had sustained gunshot injuries, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. A man and woman, both between 55 and 60 years old, had both been shot in the upper torso, though the man's wound "appeared to be a self inflicted gunshot wound," the release said. They were both declared dead at the scene.A third person had also been shot, though the nature of their wounds was not disclosed.That person was taken to a local hospital, and officials declined to provide any more information about that victim.The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222...