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Report: What are the funniest states in the country?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- They say comedy is subjective, but according to a new report, it turns out New York seems to have it figured out. According to Shiny Smile Veneers, New York ranks as the second funniest state in the nation, with a total score of 93 out of 100, only trailing Massachusetts as the funniest. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Shiny Smile found the top 10 states who are most likely to get a laugh as follows.Massachusetts (95/100)New York (93/100)Illinois (83/100)Alaska (76/100)Ohio (76/100)Indiana (74/100)Rhode Island (73/100)Vermont (73/100)California (72/100)New Jersey (71/100) Garbage truck crash in Troy temporarily shuts down multiple roads As for the least funny states, Shiny Smile found the following shouldn't quit their day job.North Dakota (5/100)Wyoming (7/100)Arkansas (22/100)Alabama (22/100)New Hampshire (23/100)Maine (23/100)Mississippi (24/100)Idaho (28/100)Delaware (28/100)Florida (32/100)O...

Skeeter Creek to headline Food, Art and Music Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 3, the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is hosting its inaugural Food, Art, and Music Festival, headlined by Skeeter Creek. The festival runs from 1 to 7 p.m. with indoor and outdoor events. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be activities for all ages including children's activities, continuous musical performances, artistic demonstrations and vendors, an interactive and personalized make-and-take, and collaborative public art projects. There will also be an art show featuring work by artists across New York and winners of the Adirondack Life magazine's annual Photography Contest.Festivalgoers can choose from a variety of food options. There will also be specialty beverage stations with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

6 deaths in Illinois dust storm, police need help identifying 2 victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. - A blinding dust storm led to six deaths from a series of crashes involving more than 70 vehicles along Interstate 55 in south central Illinois.Illinois State Police tell FOX 2 that six drivers in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 died from the crash. Investigators have identified one victim as 88-year-old Shirley Harper from Franklin, Wisconsin. ISP says three other victims have tentatively been identified, though authorities are working to confirm with family members. Of the victims who died, ISP is working to identify two other adults. Police have not disclosed the genders or possible ages of those victims. However, one victim was found inside a blue Chrysler 300, while the other was found inside an unknown-colored Hyundai. St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reeling after resignations If you have any information on these victims, contact ISP at 618-346-3653.Illinois State Police say 37 people were hospitalized and 72 vehicles were believed to be in...

I-55 reopens after Illinois dust storm causes fatal crashes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. - A blinding dust storm led to a deadly crash involving more than 70 vehicles along Interstate-55 in south central Illinois. Tuesday morning, I-55 has completely reopened 19 hours after shutting down.This all happened on I-55 in Montgomery County, north of Farmersville, and south of Divernon. Crews have been in the area non-stop since the crash took place. Authorities said at least six people were killed and 37 others taken to hospitals after the crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. A total of 72 vehicles were involved, including some 20 commercial vehicles and many passenger cars.We're told two tractor trailers exploded from the wreck. Illinois state Police shared that high winds blew dust onto 55 from nearby farm fields, creating blinding conditions leading to the pile up.Investigators explained the first crash took place on northbound 55 then at the same time numerous crashes took place southbound on the highway. The wrecks all happened between milepo...

Referendum result marks an important stage in the emergence of a new Uzbekistan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

Voters in Uzbekistan have overwhelmingly backed constitutional changes proposed by President Shavkat Mirziyoev. Much international coverage has focused on the fact that the reforms will allow the president to seek another two terms in office. But there were other important measures as well, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.Provisional results from Uzbekistan’s referendum show more than 90% approval for President Mirziyoyev’s constitutional reforms, on a turnover of about 85%. When it comes to what the consequences of the changes will be, the easiest one to spot is that the president can seek a further two terms, each extended from five to seven years.But the important question is what he will do with such extra time in office. The far-reaching nature of the constitutional changes are a guide to where Uzbekistan is heading under its president. Some two thirds of the constitution has been rewritten and it’s estimated that the state’s formal obligations to its citizens are being tri...

Biden sends 1,500 troops to Mexico border for migrant surge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to four administration officials.Military personnel will do data entry, warehouse support and other administrative tasks so that U.S. Customs and Border Protection can focus on fieldwork, the officials said. The troops will not do law enforcement work and will be sent down for roughly 90 days, though their presence can be extended if necessary. The officials were not authorized to speak publicly about the request because it had not yet been approved and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. It wasn't clear when they would be deployed. The COVID-19 restrictions allowed U.S. officials to turn away tens of thousands of migrants crossing the southern border, but those restrictions will lift May 11 and border officials are bracing for an expected surge of migrants. Even amid the restrictions...

The Dinner Party Project at Gjusta

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

Culinary personality and author Natasha Feldman took over the Gjusta patio in Venice last week to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Dinner Party Project, a no-stress guide to cooking for friends.With some expert backup from Gjusta chef Jenn Sills, the sunset dinner kicked off with a snack station featuring Lady & Larder cheese boards, rosemary almonds, marinated olives with sundried tomato and feta, radishes with fennel honey butter, and Tash’s Athena’s Dip Situation with Gjusta pita, alongside Botanist French 75 cocktails.Dishes from the book included Bee Sting Pizza with pepperoni, pomodoro, calabrian chili crisp, honey, and fennel pollen, and Drunk Veggie with wine-drunk onions, mushrooms, fontina, fresh mozzarella, and whipped herb ricotta.  Natasha Feldman, right, and fellow foodie Tiffani Amber Thiessen (Michele Stueven)Gjusta chef Jenn Sills prepares Bee Sting Pizza (Michele Stueven)The family style main courses of cacio e pepe mac and cheese, juicy smoked brisket...

Killing It in the Bedroom: Scientists Claim This Is the Secret to Male Orgasm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

“Sex, ducks, and rock ‘n’ roll!” Mathematicians have a sense of humor, too — as that’s the title of the study they recently published in a journal aptly called Chaos. The content? A mathematical formula about achieving male orgasm.What’s the secret to male orgasm?The University of Sussex mathematicians somewhat cracked the code for male orgasm. “We have developed the first successful mathematical model of sexual performance,” said Dr. Konstantin Blyuss. The equation was categorized per arousal cycle — excitation, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. They found out that too much psychological stimulation early on can inhibit men from achieving male orgasm.Dr. Blyuss explained, “A key finding is that too much psychological arousal early in the process can inhibit the chance of reaching climax,” the takeaway, according to him and his peers, “Simply put, our findings can be summarized as ‘Don’t overthink it.’”They also note that the other purpose of the study was to show p...

Warriors-Kings Game 7 draws record-breaking TV viewership numbers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

It wasn’t just Steph Curry who was breaking records in Sunday’s Game 7 — but his 50-point afternoon sure helped, too.The final matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings delivered ABC’s largest-ever non-NBA Finals postseason audience, with 9.835 million people tuning in. The total viewership peaked at just shy of 12 million people tuning in from 6-6:15 p.m. (11.929 million).Overall, it’s the most-watched first round game in 24 years and the most-watched game in the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs since 2001. In fact, SportsMediaWatch points out that, in last year’s playoffs, only the six Warriors NBA Finals games and Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals (Celtics-Heat had 9.88 million viewers) had more viewers than Game 7.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | SoCal native Klay Thompson and dad Mychal relish Lakers vs. Warriors clash Golden State Warriors | How will Warriors-Lakers compare to Bay Area-vs.-Los Angeles playoff...

Third stabbing in a week prompts shelter-in-place order at UC Davis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:18 GMT

Officials in Davis have lifted an overnight shelter-in-place order after they were unable to find a suspect in a knife attack late Monday — which followed two fatal stabbings in less than a week near the University of California campus.The warning for students not to venture out followed the killings Saturday evening of a UC Davis senior and Thursday of a 50-year-old man; both were at parks near campus.Police received a call about the third stabbing at 11:46 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from the city, which said the attack “occurred in a known transient camp” near 2nd and L streets.The female victim told police the suspect stabbed her more than once through a tent, the release said. She was taken to UC Davis Medical Center, where she was in critical condition.Officers from the Davis Police Department did not locate the suspect after a “detailed search” overnight of downtown, the department said in a statement. The shelter-in-place order was being lifted, but residents we...