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An earthquake centered near New York City rattles, and unnerves, much of the Northeast
SUMMARY: A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was felt by more than 42 million people from Baltimore to Massachusetts. While no serious damage was reported, officials checked infrastructure and transportation services were impacted in the Northeast. Residents described the event as weird and scary, with some fearing building collapse. This earthquake was a rare event for the East Coast, which typically experiences fewer earthquakes compared to the West Coast. Similar magnitude earthquakes have occurred in the past, with the last significant one hitting in 2011. President Biden was briefed on the situation, and officials reported no major issues in New York City.
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Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
SUMMARY: Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt on the TV sitcom *Alice*, has died at 87 from complications of lung cancer. Lavin made her Broadway debut and won a Tony in 1987 for *Broadway Bound*. She starred in *Alice* from 1976 to 1985, where her character became a working-class icon. Lavin also appeared on Broadway in *The New Century* and *Collected Stories*, and earned praise in later roles, including in *The Lyons* and *Follies*. She recently worked on Netflix’s *No Good Deed* and Hulu’s *Mid-Century Modern*. Lavin’s legacy includes a strong theater career and advocacy for hard work in the arts.
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SUMMARY: WXXV is compiling a list of New Year’s events in South Mississippi. The updates will continue as new events are added. Key activities include the Countdown to New Year’s Eve at Island View Casino Resort throughout the week, and various celebrations on December 31, such as the Countdown to Noon at Lynn Meadows, the Toast to Tomorrow Bar Crawl in Biloxi, and multiple parties and events across the region. Notable highlights include the Oyster Drop, themed dances, and live music performances at various venues, ensuring a festive end to the year for all attendees. Email news@wxxv25.com to add events.
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Fourteen athletes represent the Gulf Coast in 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game
SUMMARY: The 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game took place at Milner Stadium in Gulfport, featuring 28 top players from Mississippi, including 14 from the Gulf Coast. The South team kicked off with a blocked field goal that Gautier’s Fred Nicholson recovered, leading to a touchdown by Kendetryon Backstorm. The North team answered back, with Kohl Bradley making key defensive plays. Despite the South’s efforts, the North team clinched victory 14-13, marking their first win in five years. Post-game, players, including Silas Corder and Fred Nicholson, expressed pride in their achievements and representing their region.
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