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Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ hits 1 billion streams on Spotify 20 years after release

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

Britney Spears is now in the 1 billion streams club.The former teen pop idol just scored her first billion-streaming song on Spotify with 2003′s “Toxic.”The song joins other chart-toppers including Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” from 1987, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” from 2021 and Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” from last year.Spotify generally pays between $.003 and $.005 per stream, according to Business Insider. That means it can take more than 300 streams to earn just $1, while 1 billion streams can equal between $3 million and $5 million in royalties.Related ArticlesMusic | 2.3 magnitude: Taylor Swift fans cause record-breaking seismic activity during Seattle shows Music | For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s protest on SNL that offended so many was brave and prophetic Music | Randy Meisner dies at 77; Eagles co-founder sang ‘Take It to the Limit’ Music | Who gets Bubbles? Sofia ...

PGA Tour 3M Open Par Scores, 1st-Ld Writethru

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

FridayAt TPC Twin CitiesBlaine, Minn.Purse: $7.8 millionYardage: 7,431; Par: 71a-amateurCompletion of First RoundLee Hodges 31-32_63   -8Hideki Matsuyama 32-32_64   -7Brandt Snedeker 31-33_64   -7Tyler Duncan 31-33_64   -7Kevin Streelman 31-33_64   -7Justin Suh 32-33_65   -6Nick Hardy 32-33_65   -6Emilio Grillo 32-33_65   -6Billy Horschel 34-32_66   -5Tony Finau 36-30_66   -5Adam Svensson 32-34_66   -5Vincent Norman 33-33_66   -5Doc Redman 33-33_66   -5Callum Tarren 33-33_66   -5Augusto Nunez 33-33_66   -5J.J. Spaun 35-31_66   -5J.T....

PGA Tour 3M Open Scores, 1st-Ld Writethru

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

FridayAt TPC Twin CitiesBlaine, Minn.Purse: $7.8 millionYardage: 7,431; Par: 71a-amateurCompletion of First RoundLee Hodges 31-32_63Hideki Matsuyama 32-32_64Brandt Snedeker 31-33_64Tyler Duncan 31-33_64Kevin Streelman 31-33_64Justin Suh 32-33_65Nick Hardy 32-33_65Emilio Grillo 32-33_65Billy Horschel 34-32_66Tony Finau 36-30_66Adam Svensson 32-34_66Vincent Norman 33-33_66Doc Redman 33-33_66Callum Tarren 33-33_66Augusto Nunez 33-33_66J.J. Spaun 35-31_66J.T. Poston 32-34_66Trevor Cone ...

Cuatro migrantes hondureños, entre ellos dos menores, mueren en accidente vial en el sudeste de México

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

(CNN Español) — Al menos cuatro migrantes hondureños, entre ellos dos menores de edad, fallecieron este jueves en el estado de Tabasco, en el sudeste de México, luego de que el vehículo en el que viajaban chocó con un árbol, dijo a CNN el cónsul de Honduras en ese país, Héctor Amador.El diplomático señaló que las causas del accidente están bajo investigación, aunque la principal hipótesis que se maneja es que fue por conducción con exceso de velocidad.En el incidente del vehículo en el que se trasladaban al menos 20 personas, Amador indicó que también resultaron heridos seis hondureños, quienes están recibiendo asistencia médica en un centro hospitalario de Tenosique, en Tabasco.Según Amador, el gobierno de México se ha comprometido a regularizar el estatus migratorio de los hondureños que resultaron heridos y que están fuera de peligro, según dictámenes médicos proporcionados al cónsul.En cuanto a los fallecidos, el diplomático agregó que ya se comenzó a localizar a los famil...

Friday could be DC’s hottest day in years as heat wave bakes region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

Dangerous heat is lingering over the District as a heatwave that began Wednesday drives temperatures ever closer to 100 degrees. If reported highs crest into the triple digits, it will be the first for the region since 2016.The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning across the D.C. region from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, predicting extreme heat and humidity that can significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.“When it comes to weather-related fatalities, heat is the No. 1 killer, more than lightning, more than floods, more than tornadoes and hurricanes,” 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said.The weather service advised people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and check up on relatives and neighbors. If possible, the weather service encouraged people to move outdoor activities indoors until the early morning or late evening, when it won’t be as hot.“We want folks, really, to he...

Lions’ bolstered linebacking corps has high expectations on 1st day of pads at training camp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions invested in their linebacking corps in the offseason, drafting former Iowa star Jack Campbell with the No. 18 pick and re-signing Alex Anzalone to a three-year, $18.75 million deal to bolster a position group that was shaky at times last year.Linebacker play will be key to Detroit’s defense after it finished 29th against the rush and 30th against the pass in the 2022 season when the team finished 9-8.Anzalone, the veteran in the room, said this week at training camp the linebacker depth is as deep as he’s seen it in his three seasons in Detroit.“There’s five or six guys who can legitimately start in the NFL and have started in the NFL, obviously Jack (Campbell) hasn’t yet,’’ Anzalone said.Campbell has continued to impress early in training camp, recovering a fumble during drills on Friday.“He’s growing mentally, there’s just little details to the game that you see from spring to the first full practices. His details have gotten better...

Judge OKs $15M payout from store where Alex Murdaugh’s underage son got beer before fatal crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

YORK, S.C. (AP) — A fatal boat crash believed to have spun the downfall of Alex Murdaugh has resulted in a $15 million settlement in a lawsuit against a convenience store that sold beer to the disgraced attorney’s underage son.A judge on Thursday approved the deal between the victim’s family and Parker’s Kitchen, according to local media reports. An investigation revealed that a clerk for the Southern chain did not stop Paul Murdaugh from using his older brother’s ID to buy beer on the same February 2019 night that authorities said the 19-year-old steered a boat into a bridge in Beaufort County, South Carolina.The wreck killed Mallory Beach, 19, and injured three others.Parker’s Kitchen did not undertake liability for Beach’s death through the settlement. The Beach family has said they hope the high total will compel stores to seriously follow alcohol laws.Paul Murdaugh faced charges of boating under the influence at the time of his death.Alex Murdaugh is ser...

Colorado Day celebrations begin! Where to get free or discounted tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Beginning Friday, Colorado celebrates an all-week birthday party with over 250 events across the state.Aug. 1 marks the 147-year anniversary of Colorado becoming an official state. Colorado Day is commemorated every year as a way to spend time with the community and recognize everything that makes Colorado great. July 28-30: Things to do in Denver this weekend "We look pretty good for 147 years old, don't we?" Gov. Jared Polis said.There will be free events across the state, some of which are still being added. Some of these events include free admission to the Denver Broncos training camp practices, a free Lendon James concert in Grand Junction and free tours of the Governor's Residence.Other events are discounted tickets. Wings Over The Rockies is offering 50% off general admission tickets with the code COLO50. The Denver Zoo is offering 50% off tickets from July 31- Aug. 4. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is offering 50% off ticket sales during the...

Woman accused of kidnapping arrested in Texas, children still missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of violating a custody order and taking her four children out of foster care was arrested in Houston, but the children remain missing and may be with their father.Investigators say Clarissa Gardette and Howard Myles picked up their four children from court-ordered fostered care on June 30. They were supposed to return them on July 2, but they never showed up. Gardette was allowed supervised visits only. Multi-burglary truck found in Arvada, suspects still at large Gardette was tracked down on July 21 and taken into custody at a Houston hotel, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. She is being held at the Harris County Jail on multiple warrants, including:Contempt of courtViolation of child custodyFailure to appearShe awaits extradition back to Colorado.4 missing children believed to be out of stateThe Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered missing alert for the four children. Law enforcement believes the children...

South Florida organization helps rebuild veteran’s Miami home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:54:41 GMT

A South Florida veteran who has sacrificed for her country has gotten some help from local organizations and businesses.Nereida Núñez has a story to tell. “To make a long story short, it’s all about choices and I choose to be happy,” said the army veteran with a smile on her face. Although she is all smiles now, it hasn’t always been easy for Núñez. In 2019, she lived in Atlanta when her parents passed away in her childhood Miami home after it burned to the ground.“This home was built from the ground up,” said Núñez. “My father did it for my mother.” After she got control of the house, she began to make plans on reconstructing the damage.“‘You’re the one who likes construction, you go down and do it,'” she said as she recalled what her siblings told her.When she got around to making preparations, she was faced with some obstacles. “I didn’t have the money to get it installed,” said Núñez. R...