8+ hour, 22+ min ago (193+ words) THE WOODLANDS, Texas " A 12-year-old girl was rescued from a sand collapse at Panther Creek in The Woodlands, Texas, on Thanksgiving, thanks to her father's quick actions and the rapid response of emergency services. The sand collapsed occurred during a family outing. The girl became trapped as sand fell around her while she was digging a hole in a sandbar, according to The Woodlands Fire Department. "Her father rushed to her and was able to clear the sand from around her head allowing her to breathe," the department said in a social media post. Emergency crews arrived to find the girl with only her face and head visible above the sand. They worked swiftly to stabilize the area and carefully remove the sand to free her. Multiple emergency response agencies collaborated at the scene on the creek's west bank in…...

13+ hour, 40+ min ago (1033+ words) In a statement Saturday, United Agents said the Czech-born Stoppard " often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation " died "peacefully" at his home in Dorset in southwest England, surrounded by his family. "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," they said. "It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him." Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger was among those paying tribute, calling Stoppard "a giant of the English theater, both highly intellectual and very funny in all his plays and scripts. "He had a dazzling wit and loved classical and popular music alike which often featured in his huge body of work," said Jagger, who produced the 2001 film "Enigma," with a screenplay…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (355+ words) ATLANTA " Brenda Jackson still has her day job: executive assistant. But her night-and-day joy is making that Southern sweetness known as pralines " creamy pecan candies, exactly how her Grandma made them all those years ago in Vicksburg, Mississippi. "Really, I have been encouraged from so many people, and I decided with all of that, you've got to make it happen," she said about starting her own business, Heavenly Pralines. "And I've been told you're sitting on a gold mine." She secured her business license early this year. She sells her melt-in-your-mouth confections by word of mouth. "It just makes me feel good because you don't want to leave saying I didn't try it, especially at this stage of my life. I said, "You know, I've got to try it," she said. She and Channel 2's Bryan Mims joined 13 other entrepreneurs…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (97+ words) ATLANTA " Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot at a shopping center on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW near Lynhurst Drive in reference to a man being shot. Channel 2 Action News is heading to the area. Get the latest details on WSBTV.com and on Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m. Investigators have not released details on the victim's condition. There is no word on what led up to the shooting or possible suspects. The shopping center includes a Wayfield supermarket and several clothing stores....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (286+ words) John Travolta has once again donned the red coat and white beard to harken back to one of his classic film roles. This year's Capital One Quicksilver credit card commercial featured Travolta, dressed as an updated Santa, dancing and singing to "Greased Lightnin" from his hit musical "Grease." The lyrics have gotten a seasonal tweak, UPI reported. The song now goes: "Why, this car could be frost-o-matic, tinsel-matic, 1.5 percent cash back-omatic. It's Greased Lightnin'! Go, Greased Lightnin', you're burning up the quarter mile. Go, Greased Lightnin', you're coasting through the heat lap trials. You are supreme for Greased Lightnin'." The actor traded his black "T-Birds" leather jacket for a red one that reads "S - Claus" with elves replacing the rest of the T-Birds gang working on a sleigh that looks a lot like the car from the film, Entertainment Weekly…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (160+ words) A voice actor known for giving his voice to Disney, Netflix and Nickelodeon projects has died after falling from his roof. Tony Germano was 55 years old. The actor died on Nov. 26, his representative told People magazine. The magazine said he was inspecting roof renovations at his home in S'o Paulo, Brazil, according to local media. "We kindly ask for respect and understanding during this painful time for his family, friends, and colleagues. Tony leaves behind a legacy of dedication, generosity and immense talent that touched everyone who had the privilege of working with him. His absence will be deeply felt," his representative said. Germano was known for his Portuguese dubbing of "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn" for Netflix and "Elena of Avalor," "The Muppets," and the live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast," for Disney, US Weekly reported. He also had…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (137+ words) A contestant on "Celebrity Traitors" has had her second leg amputated nearly a decade after a sports injury. She had her first amputation when she was 23 after hurting her foot playing soccer as a teen. She is now 29 years old. Codd said she had eight years of complications and pain before she had her first amputation. Sharing on TikTok, she said of the latest procedure, "Good news, we've had a full-circle moment. I'm back making TikTok content in my parents' house. Bad news, I can't do it upstairs, because I've just had my second below-knee amputation." She had a following on TikTok and was cast in Netflix's "The Midnight Club" before being part of the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Celebrity Traitors," the BBC reported....

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (206+ words) The planes that would normally be flying packages during the holiday season are grounded and will likely not be back in the air during the prime shipping season. UPS expects the grounding to last several months, not several weeks, a memo sent by UPS Airlines president Bill Moore to employees. Fourteen people were killed when a McDonnell Douglas MD-11s left engine came off during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. At least 23 other people were hurt. The plane only got about 30 feet above the ground, according to the black box data, Fox Business reported. A fire had ignited on the planes left engine. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the planes grounding after the crash. McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997, with Boeing saying it is "working diligently to provide instructions and technical support to operators." Boeing is developing the inspection and repair procedures,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (234+ words) The son of rocker Jacson Browne has died. Ethan Browne was 52. The singer-songwriter wrote on social media that his son was found unresponsive on Nov. 25 and had passed away, Billboard reported. Ethan Browne was an actor who had appeared in "Raising Helen," "Hackers" and "Birds of Prey," according to IMDB. The Los Angeles Coroner's Office lists the cause of death as deferred, Variety reported. He was also a model and musician, working with Cat Colbert performing as the duo Alain Zane. They released an album in 2022, "Right Before Your Eyes," Billboard reported. The younger Browne has been in the spotlight since his birth, appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1974, six months after he was born. Jackson Browne married Ethan's mother, Phyllis Major in 1975, who died in 1976 at the age of 30 from an overdose, Billboard reported. The singer/songwriter…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (244+ words) Dolly Parton has sent blessings to her fans this holiday season. She posted a video amid her Las Vegas residency cancellation and months after the death of her beloved husband, Carl Dean, USA Today reported. In the video, Parton said, "Well, hey! It's Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we've shared through the years." She wrapped up the message with "So happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you," harkening back to her hit, "I Will Always Love You." The singer/songwriter had fans worried earlier this year when her health forced her to cancel her planned series of concerts in Las Vegas. She told fans that after her husband's death, she didn't…...