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Texas residents asked to ‘immediately’ conserve water amid drought, extreme heat

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(DALLAS) — Residents in Texas are being asked to conserve water as drought conditions and a looming heat wave pose a potential shortage in the region’s water supply.

The North Texas Municipal Water District has called for customers to reduce their water use “immediately,” especially for outdoor water use, according to an alert released Saturday.

The utility company, which serves about 2 million people in northern Texas, including the city of Plano and North Dallas County, was forced to cease water production at one of its four treatment plants unexpectedly on Saturday to perform critical maintenance “to return the plant back to full water purification capacity,” according to the alert.

That maintenance, combined with regional drought and “increasing discretionary outdoor use and irrigation,” is what prompted the utility company to request a precautionary reduction in water usage until at least Wednesday.

The majority of Texas is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Cities like Plano and Dallas are experiencing moderate to severe drought, a map showing drought conditions across the state released Thursday shows.

The request for conservation comes as temperatures reach all-time highs in parts of the U.S. and Europe. The Dallas and Fort Worth areas are expected to reach up to 110 degrees from Monday through Wednesday, forecasts show.

But even as the triple-digit temperatures move east, hot conditions and the continuation of the current drought are expected to remain for the rest of the summer, according to the utility company.

The critical maintenance will involve taking particles out of the water in six sedimentation basins used to treat the water and produce up to 210 million gallons per day, according to the utility company.

“We’re seeing a stress on our system because of peak demands with peak weather conditions,” NTMWD Director of Communications Wayne Larson told ABC Dallas affiliate WFAA.

Larson continued, “We are enduring a long, hot, dry summer. The forecast doesn’t seem like it will change. We are trying to manage and meet the rising peak demands of our customers.”

Water is not the only utility service in the state facing pressure due to current climate conditions.

Last week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas called for Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity amid a surge of energy demands due to the scorching temperatures. Despite the heat, cloud cover at some points is limiting the state’s access to essential solar-generated polar.

The pressure on the state’s power grid is a continuation of weather-related incidents that occurred in 2021, including the Texas freeze in February 2021 that left millions in the dark and a similar request by ERCOT in June 2021 following tight grid conditions and a significant number of forced outages due to heat waves in the region.

Water supplies in the western U.S. are beginning to dwindle as a decades-long megadrought continues to dry up some of the most important water sources, including the Colorado River as well as Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the largest reservoirs in the country.

As the commodity becomes more precious, customers could soon see an uptick in their water bills, according to experts.

Nick Cannon is not engaged despite apparent engagement photos posted on Instagram

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Nick Cannon sparked rumors he was getting engaged after posting photos of him offering a ring to an unidentified woman. Now, The Masked Singer host is explaining that the pics are from his new music video.

On Thursday, Nick posted Instagram photos of him embracing the woman and holding a ring alongside the caption, “I said I would never do it again but…Finally doing what the world wants me to do.”

Then on Friday, while co-hosting Entertainment Tonight in the Bahamas, he said, “I love the idea of marriage, especially the ceremony, the proposing, the idea of just falling in love. Who cares what the rest of the world thinks? You never know.”

On Saturday, Cannon posted his new “Eyes Closed” music video on Facebook. In the clip, which he co-directed, the 41-year-old entertainer drops to his knees on a bedroom terrace and proposes to the woman as he holds the ring.

Nick revealed to ET that shooting the video “was scary” because of the recent headlines about him having children with multiple women.

“That’s a big step, especially [with] all that I got going on in my life, just the hint of it shocked the world,” he said about getting engaged. “If imma do that, I got to be really ready and prepared.”

Cannon has seven children with four women: 11-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, with Mariah Carey; Golden, 5, and Powerful Queen, 1, with Brittany Bell; one-year-old twins, Zion and Zillion, with Abby De La Rosa; and Zen, who died in December at five months old, with Alyssa Scott.

Nick added, “You would be safe to bet on three [more children] in 2022.” He is now expecting his eighth child, a boy, with model Bre Tiesi.

Masks are now required indoors at San Diego Unified School District schools, offices

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

(SAN DIEGO) — Indoor mask mandates returned Monday for the San Diego Unified School District schools and offices as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations tick up in the county.

Mandatory masking in indoor public spaces will be required for all students, teachers and staff at least through the end of summer school.

“As a district, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been intentional in implementing strategies to keep our community safe and reduce absences due to illness — all in service of our students, staff and community,” the district said in a letter sent to staff, parents and students Friday.

“If your student is participating in summer school or other summer enrichment program, please send them to school or their program with a mask. If they do not have one, masks will be provided. Students and staff will be required to wear their masks while indoors only,” the letter said.

The district added in the letter it will continue to monitor data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the county over the next two weeks and let the community know if there are any changes.

SDUSD dropped its mask mandate in April following a decrease in COVID-19 cases, hospitalization and deaths. However, in May, the district said the mandate would return as long as the county was classified by the CDC as having high transmission levels of COVID, which is determined by case counts and hospital admissions.

Over the last seven days, San Diego has recorded 383.01 new cases per 100,000, a nearly 5% jump from the previous week, according to CDC data. Additionally, the county has seen a hospital admission rate of 11.8 per 100,000 over the last seven days, which is a 31% spike compared to the previous seven days.

The district has not stated whether the indoor mask mandate will continue into the fall semester. District officials did not immediately return ABC News’ request for comment.

Schools in San Diego are not the only locations seeing the return of masks. Naval Base Coronado and Naval Base San Diego both announced on social media that mask mandates will go into effect Monday.

“Effective TODAY, mask wearing is required indoors on all Naval Base Coronado Installations and training sites until further notice,” the base wrote in a Facebook post. “Please do your part to reduce the spread by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, increased hygiene practices and vaccinations.”

Halsey debuts second makeup line, af94

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Halsey is the proud owner of not one but two makeup lines after launching their new brand af94.

In a press release, the singer debuted the all-new, Walmart-exclusive beauty brand.

“After listening to feedback received from fans and friends, I wanted to create another self-expressive line that was lower-priced with a wide reach,” the Grammy nominee said in a statement, “which is why we are so excited to be launching this new collection with Walmart.”

Halsey continued, “I hope wearing this makeup, however that looks for you, inspires you to break beauty rules and color outside of the lines.”

“I’ll always remember being 15 years old and saving up to buy my first eyeliner. It was electric blue and a big purchase for me at the time, but the thrill of wearing such a bold color was worth every penny,” they added. “I created af94 so that anyone and everyone can chase that rush of standing out with bold makeup, but at an affordable price.”

Halsey came up with the af94 name by combining the first initials of their birth name, Ashley Frangipane, and the year they were born, 1994.

The new brand — which launches July 25 at Walmart — offers new products such as colorful eyeshadow crayons, lipsticks, remover wipes, cheek and lip tints and body stickers. All products are completely vegan and cruelty-free.

Matt Skiba comments on status with Blink-182: “Your guess is as good as mine”

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Is Matt Skiba still in Blink-182?

In replying to a comment on an Instagram post wondering that very thing, guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba says, “Your guess is as good as mine.”

“Regardless, I am very proud of and thankful for my time [with] [Blink-182],” Skiba adds. “We shall see…”

Skiba, who also fronts Alkaline Trio, first joined Blink in 2015 after the band parted ways with founding member Tom DeLonge. Along with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, he recorded two albums with Blink: 2016’s California and 2019’s Nine.

Both Blink’s Twitter and Instagram still list Skiba as a member.

Blink-182, as a whole, has been pretty quiet since releasing the single “Quarantine” in August 2020. Hoppus revealed in June 2021 that he’d been diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy before sharing that he was “cancer free” later that year in September.

Barker, meanwhile, has been busy with his many other projects, including working with Machine Gun Kelly. He was struck with his own health issues and hospitalized just last month with pancreatitis.

If Skiba is indeed out of Blink, that could leave the door open for DeLonge to rejoin. He and his former bandmates have been friendly publicly; DeLonge even appeared as a guest on Hoppus’ Apple Music show last summer.

As Skiba says, we shall see.

Skiba, meanwhile, is currently on tour with Alkaline Trio and Coheed and Cambria.

‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ roars onto the top of streaming charts

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The summer hit Jurassic World: Dominion left a big footprint on the streaming charts in its first week of streaming release.

That’s according to Fandango’s streaming service, Vudu, which saw the Chris Pratt/Bryce Dallas Howard threequel top its chart for the week of July 11th through July 17th. What’s more, a Jurassic 5 movie collection was also the top-selling bundle for that week.

Coming in second place was another debut, the Ethan Hawke abduction thriller The Black Phone. The popular meme target, Sony Pictures’ Morbuis, hung tough in third place.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore ranked in fourth place, with the toon hit The Bad Guys rounding out the top five.

Another new entry, the animated Bob’s Burgers Movie, debuted in eighth place on Vudu’s streaming chart.

Kane Brown announces ‘Different Man’ album, dropping “Grand” on Friday

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kane Brown is a Different Man on his new album.

On Monday, Kane announced that his third studio album, Different Man, will be released on September 9. It features 17 tracks, including his current top five single, “Like I Love Country Music,” and #1 hit “One Mississippi” along with previously released tracks “Whiskey Sour” and “Leave You Alone.”

Kane is also set to drop his new song “Grand” on Friday, which he recently teased on Instagram.

The country superstar revealed the news by partnering with CMT to display his album cover on Paramount’s Times Square Billboard, becoming the first artist to do so. The cover art was selected by his fans via social media after Kane posted two options and asked them to pick their favorite.

Different Man is the hitmaker’s first studio album since 2018’s Platinum-certified Experiment, which boasted three consecutive #1 singles, “Lose It,” “Good as You” and “Homesick.”

Kane will head across the pond later this year on the Drunk or Dreaming Tour that extends into 2023.

Happy Halloween! Adam Lambert sets three October shows in Las Vegas

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Adam Lambert is heading back to Las Vegas for some spooky fun this October.

The singer will bring his concert production, called The Witch Hunt, to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for three shows: October 26, 28 and 29. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com and WynnLasVegas.com.

The production is described as a “spectacularly spooky extravaganza complete” featuring “elaborate costumes.” In a statement, Adam says, “Halloween is my favorite time of the year and I am thrilled to celebrate it with a dark-sided trip into my repertoire. Join our coven and seek shelter from The Witch Hunt!”

Adam is currently touring Europe as part of his other gig as the lead singer of legendary British rockers Queen.

Viva ZZ Top! Texas rock legends line up new Las Vegas residency in December

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As ZZ Top prepares to release its latest album, Raw, this Friday, the Texas trio has announced plans for a new Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ latest engagement at the venue inside The Venetian Las Resort is a five-show stand scheduled for December 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10.

Tickets for the new concerts will go on sale to the general public this Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, box offices at the resort or by calling 866-641-7469.

Pre-sale tickets will be available to ZZ Top fan club members starting Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. PT; Ticketmaster customers and the resorts’ Grazie loyalty members will have access to the pre-sale beginning Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. PT.

ZZ Top has played several residencies at The Venetian over the years, with the most recent taking place in October 2021.

Leading up to the Vegas performances, the band has over 30 other concerts lined up around the U.S., including a trio of shows in Texas this September that will feature Jeff Beck and Heart‘s Ann Wilson.

Visit ZZTop.com to check out their full itinerary.

Zakk Wylde confirms involvement in Pantera “celebration” tour

July 18, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde has confirmed he’s taking part in the reported Pantera tour.

Last week, Billboard reported that surviving members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown would be reviving the “Walk” outfit for a tour in 2023, later adding that Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante would be filling in for the late Abbott brothers, “Dimebag” Darrell and Vinnie Paul.

Speaking with the Danny Wimmer Presents YouTube channel, Wylde characterizes the tour as a Pantera “celebration,” comparing it to if Jimi Hendrix‘s bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell asked Eric Clapton to play the “Purple Haze” legend’s song with them on a Jimi Hendrix Celebration tour.

“You’re celebrating Vinnie and Dime’s greatness, and you’re celebrating all the mountains that Pantera conquered and crushed,” Wylde explains. “I think it’s a beautiful thing.”

“Obviously, it’s not Pantera,” he continues. “Pantera’s those four guys: it’s Phil, Rex, Dime and Vinnie. But it was just like when [Led] Zeppelin went out with [son of late drummer John Bonham] Jason Bonham it was phenomenal…it’s a great thing just to hear them play that music again.”

Neither Anselmo nor Brown has publicly commented on the reports, nor has any of the official Pantera channels. Benante, meanwhile, seemed to echo Wylde’s statements in a tweet defining the word “celebration” as “the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion (concert) by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity.”

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