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'Friends' casting director: 'I know a different side of Matthew'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

(NewsNation) — In an exclusive interview, Leslie Litt, casting director for the iconic TV show "Friends" and a close friend of the late Matthew Perry, opened up about her deep connection with the beloved actor. Litt, who joined “NewsNation Prime,” couldn't hide her emotions as she reminisced about her long-standing professional and personal relationship with Perry. Litt revealed a side of the actor that few had the privilege to see. “I know Matthew in a very different way. I had a very personal relationship. And he was just a very, very incredibly giving, loving, beautiful-hearted person,” Litt said. When Litt first met Perry, she said she saw his incredible talent, humor and charisma. She described her intuitive recognition of his unique qualities as a casting director, recognizing something special in him long before "Friends" made him a household name.  5 movies you forgot Matthew Perry starred in She shared a touching story about Perry's unwavering support durin...

Education Department withholding payment to student loan servicer after billing statement errors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Department of Education announced on Monday it is withholding millions of dollars in payment to the student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) over billing statement errors it made. The department said MOHELA “failed to meet its basic obligation” of getting the statements out in a reasonable timeframe, resulting in 2.5 million borrowers getting late statements. Some of the borrowers only got their bill days before their payment was due. As a result, more than 800,000 borrowers were put into delinquency status under MOHELA over the error. Education Secretary reminds students: ‘Your identity matters’ in post about the importance of names The department is withholding $7.2 million in its October payment to MOHELA due to the error and told the student loan servicer to put all borrowers affected by this issue in forbearance until it is resolved. Any borrower on an income-driven repayment plan won’t have the months counted against th...

Vikings confirm that quarterback Kirk Cousins has torn Achilles tendon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

Less than 24 hours after it happened, the Vikings confirmed everybody’s worst fear.Kirk Cousins underwent an MRI on Monday morning that revealed he has indeed torn his Achilles tendon.That was the assumption after Cousins had to get carted off the field on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. He suffered the major injury while trying to step up in the pocket with the Vikings well on their way to a 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. He hopped off the field without putting any weight on his right foot before eventually making his way to the medical tent.This is devastating news for the Vikings, to say the least, especially considering they had won three games in a row to get themselves back into the NFC North race. Now they are left to pick up the pieces without Cousins at the helm.The details for his upcoming surgery will be determined at some point this week.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings could be turning to rookie quarterback Jaren Hall for foreseeabl...

A scary Halloween forecast: After incoming snow, trick-or-treaters should bundle up on Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

Over the weekend, as shoppers waited in a checkout line at Target in West St. Paul, talk turned to the weather.A shopper who identified himself as new to Minnesota asked if anyone had been around for that storm in 1991.You know the one, right?Halloween on Tuesday will share some (but not all) of the characteristics of the infamous Halloween blizzard of 1991 that many Minnesotans — including those in line at Target on Saturday — never seem to tire of talking about, especially this time of year.“Unfortunately, it will be one of our colder Halloweens,” says Brent Hewett, a meteorologist with the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service. “Temperatures will be falling into the upper 20s by sunset, which means it’s probably a good idea to bring the warmer costumes out.”Light snow is expected to begin after 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, according to the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service. While the snow wraps up on the ...

Wild send Jujhar Khaira, Daemon Hunt back to Iowa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

The Wild reassigned forward Jujhar Khaira and defenseman Daemon Hunt back to AHL Iowa on Monday. They had been called up to help the team get through injury issues on a three-game, east coast road trip during which the Wild went 0-2-1.Minnesota was confident last week that forward Matt Boldy, sidelined by an upper-body injury suffered Oct. 14, would return to practice this week, and hoped defenseman Jared Spurgeon would do the same.Spurgeon, the team’s veteran captain, has been out since being checked into the boards during a preseason game in Chicago, a major absence for a team that ranks dead last among NHL teams in goals against — 37 in nine games.Khaira, who signed a free-agent deal days before training camp started on Sept. 21, played only 8 minutes, 5 seconds during a 6-2 loss at Philadelphia last week and was a healthy scratch for games at Washington and New Jersey. The team played with 11 forwards and seven defensemen in those games.Hunt, 21, made his NHL debut in a 3-2 shoo...

After 3 years, Drink Albany returning to NYS Museum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After three years, the Capital Craft Beverage Trail is bringing its Drink Albany event back to the New York State Museum. The event is set for Friday, November 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Drink Albany is a pop-up craft beverage tasting event. Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and tasting from participating producers.Many products will also be available to buy by the can, bottle and growler to take home. Tickets for Designated Drivers are $5 with no beverage sampling, but drivers can enjoy the exhibits and food vendors.  Albany Pump Station closes as Common Roots takes over "Exploring the Capital Craft Beverage Trail’s Drink Albany event is like embarking on a journey through the heart of flavor, where every sip is a toast to craftsmanship, community, and the art of savoring life's finest moments," said Alejandro del Peral, Founder of...

New signs mark first steps for Glens Falls bus merger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you take the bus from Glens Falls to Lake George, or Hudson Falls to Fort Edward, you may notice some new signage up at your usual stop. Those changes are the first in a big shift for Greater Glens Falls Transit. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Capital District Transit Authority has been placing its own stop signs at bus stops along GGFT routes, as part of an ongoing effort to merge the management of routes together. CDTA's takeover of GGFT bus lines was announced around the start of the year, representing the sixth county in which the Albany-based transit organization operates.“We are excited to be taking this first visible step in bringing CDTA to Warren County,” said CDTA CEO Carm Basile. “Over the next several weeks, the community will start to see more of CDTA as we transition the service network. I want to thank the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the Mayor of Glens Falls for helping ...

Rustic Barn Pub to host benefit concert for food pantries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rustic Barn Pub in Troy announced they will be hosting Foodstock 10, a biannual benefit concert to support the Food Pantries for the Capital District. The event is scheduled for November 5. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Foodstock (Rustic Barn Pub)The show will feature musical performances by Losz & Friends, Off The Record, The Tyes, Soul Sky, Saratoga All Stars and Thee Mr. E Band. Beverages and food from the venue will be available for purchase. The Food Pantries for the Capital District are a coalition of over 65 food pantries across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. Attendees are asked to contribute a donation of at least $10, which will go toward helping local communities in need through the organization. Mohonasen Marching Band wins SS3 state championship The Rustic Barn Pub is located at 150 Speigletown Road. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Albany Pump Station closes as Common Roots takes over

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- C.H. Evans Brewing Albany Pump Station officially closed its doors on Sunday, October 29. This comes at Common Roots Brewing Company prepares to take over the space. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Tonight we shut off our iconic sign for the final time," said the Albany Pump Station on Facebook. "Through the good times and the bad, we have been a staple in downtown Albany for 24 years. Thank you, everyone, for the memories we've shared together."In May, Common Roots announced that they were set to buy the Albany Pump Station. The sale will reportedly being going through on Wednesday, said a manager at C.H. Evans Brewing. Common Roots buys CH Evans Albany brewery The space will be closed for renovations and reopen under Common Roots once they are completed. Common Roots has not yet released a reopening timeline.“We are both excited and humbled to be continuing the C.H. Evans legacy while bringing this...

Woman carjacked in The Grove Sunday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A woman was carjacked in The Grove late Sunday night. The suspects appear to be still on the run.On the night of October 29, 2023, at around 10:30 p.m. a carjacking took place in the 4100 block of Manchester Street. The victim, a 29-year-old woman, was sitting in her parked vehicle in the rear lot of a business. Two men approached her, with one suspect on the driver's side and the other on the passenger side. It was clear that both suspects had guns. This caused the victim to exit her black 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The suspects then stole the vehicle.Police have not yet recovered the vehicle. St. Louis Metropolitan Police are currently investigating this crime.