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The setup for “A Bit of Light” sounds plenty dark. This poignant and emotionally astute film begins with Ella (Anna Paquin) having cratered. She’s newly sober, but also bitter and bereft, spending her days bickering with her concerned but helpless dad (Ray Winstone) and sitting and stewing at the playground where she used to take her daughters. Ella’s mother died of cancer and her father drank. And Ella grew up angry, drank too much would lose control, taking it out on her young daughters – until she handed custody over to her ex-husband.  It’s at the playground that she meets Neil (Luca Hogan, in a memorable debut), a quirky and precocious adolescent boy, who restores Ella’s hope.  Stephen Moyer is the director of the film “A Bit of Light,” adapted from a play by Rebecca Callard. (Courtesy of Infinity Hill) “A Bit of Light” is adapted from a play by Rebecca Callard. The director, Stephen Moyer, first met Paquin when they starred on the Showtime vampire hit “True Blood.” Their characters fell in love, and so did they, marrying in 2010. Moyer did his first directing

A recent Wall Street Journal article provided food for thought about the decibel levels in restaurants. According to the article, in 2023, audio data from the app SoundPrint found that 63 percent of restaurants are too loud for conversation. (Granted, this is a blessing in disguise if the conversation veers toward “SoundPrint? You told me your phone doesn’t have enough space for photos of my trip to the International Lint Museum, but you have room to download SoundPrint????”) My father hated crowds, and I myself am not keen on venues where you can’t hear yourself think (unless what I’m thinking is “probably too many calories in that – better leave it alone.”) According to an architect quoted in the article, focusing on the acoustics of a restaurant wasn’t even a “thing” until three or four years ago. Now restaurants are paying heed to surfaces that absorb just the right amount of sound, well-designed curtains and upgraded sound systems. Yeah, you heard me (I hope): the Fisher-Price route for sound equipment isn’t cutting it anymore. (“The cow says, ‘Mooooo…if you order from the vegan menu, I

Sam Kemmis | NerdWallet First it was Ubers. Then it was Wendy’s hamburgers (except the fast food chain clarified it was technically dynamic pricing, not surge pricing). But now, the real deal — surge pricing — is targeting your checked bags. JetBlue quietly (sneakily?) introduced “peak” and “off-peak” pricing to its checked bag fees on March 22, a fact the world was alerted to because my editor happened to check the JetBlue website. That means you have to pay $5 to $10 more each way for checked bags on JetBlue when flying during busy travel times, such as the summer, much of the winter and some random weeks in the spring. It’s a classic example of surge pricing — a type of dynamic pricing where companies only increase prices during times of high demand, but don’t lower pricing during times of low demand. Technically, these new dynamic baggage fees won’t affect all customers like the blanket increases some other airlines, such as Alaska and Delta, recently added. Yet they also mean more complication and confusion for customers who are trying to figure out which airline

One day after making it official that they are leaving Oakland for Sacramento following this season, the A’s revealed several promotions to “commemorate” their 57 seasons in their Bay Area home, including a replica Coliseum giveaway before the final home game at the facility. “Join us in celebration of fans, employees, and players past and present throughout the 2024 season as we bid farewell to the Oakland Coliseum,” the team said in an email shared with fans Friday morning. A’s fans are still reeling from Thursday’s stunning announcement that the A’s are relocating to the home of the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate as they await financing and construction of a new stadium in Las Vegas, which would be 2028 at the earliest. The celebratory tone of the news conference held Thursday did little to help soothe Bay Area fans’ anger and frustration at ownership’s handling of the franchise. A’s owner John Fisher told reporters at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, “We’re excited to be here for the next three years to watch some of the greatest players in baseball, whether they be Athletics players or Aaron

The White House wants to create a time system for the moon, in part to help promote economic opportunities for lunar travel.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy tells CBS News New York there are reports of some damage after an earthquake shook parts of New Jersey, New York and other states in the Northeast. Murphy also said there are a few reports of injuries, though none appeared serious.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams updated reporters and outlined how officials are assessing for any injuries, loss of life or potential damage to infrastructure after an earthquake rattled the city and its surrounding areas Friday. CBS News’ Errol Barnett has the latest from Brooklyn, New York.

TAIWAN — Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years, which has left at least 12 dead. Two bodies have been found in the Taroko National Park, a tourist attraction famous for its rugged, mountainous terrain in Hualien County about 150 kilometers (90 miles) from Taipei. At least four other victims were found in the park. Authorities have yet to verify the identities of the latest victims. The family, surnamed You, had gone on a hike after visiting ancestral sites for the traditional grave-sweeping observances. Wednesday’s 7.4-magnitude quake sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads and smashing cars, and injured more than 1,000 people. In the county seat of Hualien, crews were working to demolish the five-story Tien Wang Hsing building, which was left leaning at a severe angle, one of scores of buildings damaged around the island. Residents wearing motorcycle and construction helmets recovered legal documents and other documents before large cement-penetrating drills and backhoes began bringing down the building. A high school teacher was killed in the building

earthquake Friday, April 5, 2024 5:09PM If you haven’t put together an earthquake kit for your house yet, it’s time to get going. If you haven’t put together an earthquake kit for your house yet, it’s time to get going. Recent quakes are good reminders to be prepared for when a larger one strikes. So what do you put in your kit? Watch the video in the player above for the essentials. Also, don’t forget to check your kit twice a year to make sure nothing has expired. RELATED STORIES & VIDEOS Get the latest news about earthquakes here What is an earthquake? This is what happens when the ground starts to shake How earthquakes are measured and what the magnitude scale means How to prepare your pets in case of disaster Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics EARTHQUAKE TECHNOLOGY WEATHER U.S. & WORLD SCIENCE Earthquake Rescue teams in Taiwan search for family feared trapped under rubble 16 minutes ago 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits NJ, shaking felt across Northeast 31 minutes ago How earthquakes are measured and what the magnitude scale means

The movement of sudden tectonic plates causes seismic activity underground. Earthquakes and seismic activity often happen with sudden movements underground with tectonic plates. Seismographs are used by scientists to measure the time, location and strength of an earthquake. Magnitude illustrates the strength of an earthquake, according to AccuWeather. Following an earthquake, several seismic stations submit their readings to reach a consensus about the quake. The readings are communicated in terms of magnitude, and the intensity, based on the effects on people and structures, is communicated with the Modified Mercalli (MM) Intensity Scale. Here’s a summary of how they correlate: Under 5.0 magnitude: These tend to be I-V on the MM scale. Anything in this intensity range does not generally cause considerable damage. On the higher end, shaking may be felt by many, and windows and dishes may break. 5.0 – 5.9 magnitude: These tend to be VI – VII on the MM scale, meaning there could be slight damage depending on how the structure was built. 6.0 – 6.9 magnitude: These tend to be VII – IX on the MM scale. This wide range of

By Nishka Dhawan Friday, April 5, 2024 4:51PM As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* This week on ‘It’s a Big Deal,’ ABC anchors Sam Champion and Dani Beckstrom are exploring the best audio gear you can shop online. From a bass-heavy portable speaker to a soundbar that doubles as a streaming device, here are the best audio essentials to shop now. Note: Prices are subject to change after publication. Marshall Willen Speaker Our first product is an ABC favorite, the Marshall Willen Speaker. This tiny but hefty speaker delivers up to 15 hours of battery on a single charge, according to the brand. It delivers loud, room-filling sound, even at its small, portable size. It’s also both dust and water-resistant, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones (Renewed) Now, we have these Sony headphones, with some of the best noise cancelation on the marker. Not only does it offer exceptional sound quality and comfort, but its intuitive touch controls and long battery life make it

Friday, April 5, 2024 4:26PM Learn more from AccuWeather about what an earthquake is and how it is caused. Deep beneath the surface, our planet is a reactor, and one of the ways you’ll feel this activity is when there’s an earthquake. Earthquakes are violent shaking from the planet’s surface, according to AccuWeather. They’re caused by movement from Earth’s outermost layer, the crust. ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you’re prepared for “the big one.” The crust is broken up into pieces called tectonic plates that are always on the move, though usually in ways we cannot feel. When the plates hit a roadblock, stress builds and leads to cracks in the Earth called faults. MORE | 4.7 magnitude earthquake hits NJ, shaking felt across Northeast, including New York, Philly In time, the energy from within builds to the breaking point. That sudden release leads to an earthquake. The shaking begins at a central region called the epicenter and spreads far and wide. An earthquake can then be followed by additional shaking known

Galit Altstein | Bloomberg News (TNS) The Israeli army dismissed two officers over a missile strike on a World Central Kitchen vehicle convoy this week that killed seven aid workers. Monday’s assault was “a grave mistake stemming from a serious failure,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on Friday, concluding an investigation into the incident. It was “due to a mistaken identification, errors in decision-making, and an attack contrary to standard operating procedures.” The discharged officers were a colonel and a major. The IDF’s chief of staff, Herzi Halevi, also formally reprimanded the head of the Southern Command, which includes Gaza, for his overall responsibility. World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief group founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said in response that although the IDF has acknowledged responsibility, it still wants “the creation of an independent commission to investigate the killings of our WCK colleagues.” “The IDF cannot credibly investigate its own failure in Gaza,” WCK said in a statement. Three British nationals were killed in the attack along with a Palestinian, a Pole, an Australian and a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen. U.S. Secretary of

By JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling in a region where people are unaccustomed to feeling the ground move. The agency reported a quake at 10:23 a.m. with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, or about 45 miles west of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia. U.S.G.S. figures indicated that the quake might have been felt by more than 42 million people. New York City’s emergency notification system said in a social media post more than 30 minutes after the quake that it had no reports of damage or injuries in the city. Mayor Eric Adams had been briefed on the quake, his spokesperson Fabien Levy said, adding, “While we do not have any reports of major impacts at this time, we’re still assessing the impact.” In midtown Manhattan, the usual cacophony of traffic grew louder as motorists blared their horns on momentarily shuddering streets. Some Brooklyn residents heard a booming

“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: Tenants will find dwindling cost advantages when choosing California’s cheapest places to rent compared with the state’s priciest spots. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Apartment List’s rent data between January 2017 and March 2024. It’s an interesting metric because it’s a mix of Census Bureau figures and results from the company’s own rental listings for 47 states, the District of Columbia, and 583 US cities – including 82 in California. (Yes, no Alaska, Maine or Vermont). The pinch My spreadsheet created a rent “bargain” yardstick by splitting the 82 California cities into two groups. For high-priced rents, we looked at what stat geeks call the “75th percentile” – the middle price of the 41 cities ranking in the upper half of rents statewide. That cost was compared with low-rent districts: the “25th percentile” – which is the middle rent for the cheapest 41 cities. (FYI: The often-used median is the 50th percentile.) Back in 2017, there were 36% in rent savings between these measurements of California’s costliest and most inexpensive markets. That

Delta Air Lines is offering flights that will take place on Monday going from Austin to Detroit, in addition to a second route from Dallas to Detroit, to view the total solar eclipse.

An earthquake centered in New Jersey sent tremors throughout the New York metropolitan area Friday morning. Workers at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey told CBS News New York about their experience when the quake hit.

Your home equity could help you purchase your second home. Here are three ways to tap into it today.

The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, which is believed to have been written at one of the first Christian monasteries, could fetch up to $3.8 million, according to Christie’s auction house.

The war has left large swaths of Ukraine contaminated with deadly Russian landmines – making it the most mined country in the world. Scott Pelley reports, Sunday.