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Top 25: Here are the most-read Wikipedia articles of the year

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Eighty-four billion pageviews later, and we now know which Wikipedia articles were most popular this year.The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia, has released its annual list of most popular articles in the English language. Tired of seeing Taylor Swift during NFL games? Here’s what she has to say ChatGPT takes the top spot, with more than 49 million views. The article had between 100,000 and 400,000 views almost every single day in the first half of the year, and the interest wasn't confined to the English-language version of Wikipedia. Across all languages, ChatGPT picked up more than 79 million pageviews in total.The second-most popular article was Wikipedia's annual list of deaths, which frequently makes an appearance in the most-viewed articles of each year. Individual deaths also spurred significant traffic on the site — the articles on Matthew Perry and Lisa Marie Presley were both in the top 25 most-viewed list.Other celebrities also a...

Gong cha opens in Crossgates Mall

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gong cha, an international drink franchise specializing in bubble tea, has officially opened in Crossgates Mall. The shop is located on the lower level around the corner from APEX Entertainment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Gong cha menu includes milk foam and milk teas, slush teas, tea lattes, coffee, drink toppings, and more. You can view the menu on the Gong cha website.“We are very excited to introduce the Gong cha brand to shoppers here at our center,” said Jennifer Smith, Crossgates Marketing Director. “Continuing to give our guests the option of variety is what we strive to do, and Gong cha certainly adds to this unique mix.” Albany restaurant relocating, planning new concept for original space Gong cha is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The chain has over 1,800 cafes in 20 countries. In the Capital Region, Gong cha also has location...

Teen safe driving initiative to be announced in Columbia County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A multiple-county initiative to create safe driving among teenagers will be announced Tuesday at the Columbia County DMV at 10 a.m. Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner will announce the effort that will provide parents and guardians with resources to help their teens develop good driving habits to support them as they learn to drive. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The initiative is based on research that shows the risks teens face while on the road, such as distracted driving, impaired driving, and passenger influence. The effort will look to reduce teen crashes and fatalities, improve traffic safety, and more. According to Columbia County, dialing a phone while driving increases the risk of teen crashes by six times. Also, adolescent drivers are 3.95 times more likely to engage in risky driving, and driving while texting increases the risk of teen crashes by 23 times.

Letters: Teen driver fears the mean streets of Colorado

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

Teen driver fears mean streetsRe: “A growing rage on our roads,” Nov. 26 editorialThe Denver Post editorial board mentions the major issue of road rage in Colorado. There are too many incidents where someone’s life is taken due to selfish driving choices. The article provides different solutions to improving this problem, including re-education and public messages on signs reminding drivers to be patient.I agree with this article because, as a teen driver, I often get nervous that I will make a driving mistake and someone will yell at me or flip me off. Living in the Highlands Ranch community, I have noticed different electronic signs reminding drivers to be patient and avoid road rage. I believe the idea of implementing these signs across Colorado’s major roads and highways would be quite effective. First, it does not take long to read, and second, sometimes all an angry driver needs is a reminder that road rage and death threats are not the answer.The other solution is...

Colorado bourbon named one of the “most exciting” in the world

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

One Colorado-made bourbon was recently named among the “most exciting” whiskeys of 2023 by the experts at Whisky Advocate magazine.Each year, the publication ranks its top 20 whiskeys of the year based on price, accessibility for buyers and, of course, taste, including scores from a blind panel of international judges.Old Elk Distillery (253 Linden St., Fort Collins) made the list in 2023 with its Port Cask Finish straight bourbon. It ranked No. 15 out of 20 and received a score of 94 points (out of 100) from the tasting panel. Old Elk was the only local spirits maker on the list, which showcased liquors from a collection of whiskey heavyweights from Kentucky to Scotland and beyond.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Two Colorado distilleries known for whiskey open new tasting rooms Restaurants, Food and Drink | Colorado’s best distilleries for whiskey, gin and tours, according to USA Today Restaurants, Food and Drink | Stra...

Where to see New Year’s Eve 2023 fireworks in Colorado

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

Oooh! Aaah! That’s the sound of 2024 coming in hot.Fireworks are a quintessential New Year’s Eve event, whether your plans include a raucous party or a chill gathering of friends. Only a couple of cities on the Front Range will be hosting fireworks this year, so they are bound to be prime attractions.Or you could head to the mountains where many towns will be shooting fireworks off early to accommodate kids (and the cold). Most include a torchlight parade, in which skiers carry flares for a spectacular visual effect as they come down the mountain.Join us as we count down the 10 best places to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Colorado.RELATED: Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties to ring in 2024Downtown DenverThe 16th Street Mall (1001 16th St., Denver) will be the epicenter of the Mile High City’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with a free, outdoor block party featuring multiple fireworks shows. At 9 p.m. and midnight, fireworks will illuminate the skyline and DJs along the promenade w...

Colorado barley farmers aim to brew a sustainable future with novel grains

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

On a sunny day in late September, Todd Olander was out in the fields of a 90-acre farm in Berthoud planting rows of barley.Typically, Olander would let the soil rest through the winter months, but in recent years he’s begun experimenting with new varieties of barley that have been specifically adapted to withstand cold temperatures. Growing in the winter means the crops will absorb precipitation through the spring, a vital advantage as weather in the Western U.S. continues to get hotter and drier.As the proprietor of both Olander Farms and Root Shoot Malting, which supplies Colorado breweries and spirit makers with locally grown and malted grains, Olander has to innovate to sustain his family’s 97-year-old farm. About five years ago, he began taking proactive steps to prepare for what he expects to be the next big challenge: the water crisis.That looming threat was enough to begin cultivating the winter-friendly Lightning, Thunder and Buck barley without yet having customers f...

Another favorite Denver restaurant opening at DIA

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

Denver International Airport is about to get a little fatter.On Monday, the Denver City Council approved a contract that will allow an airport concessionaire to open a Fat Sully’s Pizza restaurant inside Concourse A.Known for its ginormous New York-style pies, Fat Sully’s is owned by the Atomic Provisions group, which also owns Denver Biscuit Co. and Atomic Cowboy. Airport concessionaire FM Juice Company will operate the pizza shop under the Fat Sully’s name. (All of DIA’s branded concessions, from Tattered Cover to Great Divide Brewing, do business this way.)The restaurant group declined a request for comment.The city council also approved a second Chick-fil-A and a second Shake Shack in Concourse A. Both Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack opened their first DIA locations in Concourse B.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Nearly 100 cargo workers at DIA go on strike Monday, protesting unsafe work conditions Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...

Used electric vehicle prices collapsing, with Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf big losers in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

Electric vehicles, both new and used, remain more expensive than comparable models that are gasoline-powered. But the gap is closing rapidly.After skyrocketing during the pandemic, used car prices across the board are softening, with the average annual decline running 3.6% in Denver and 5.1% nationally as of October, according to a study from online car shopping site iSeeCars.For used electric vehicles (EVs), prices are down by about a third nationally in the past year. And if that trend continues, it is only a matter of time until used EVs will not only cost less to power and maintain but also to buy.“Used electric vehicles are facing a combination of lower prices for new models and consumer reluctance to try a new, more expensive technology when inflation and interest rates are both high,” said Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst, in an email.The declines reflect basic economics. Supply has outstripped demand when it comes to EVs, which are now taking three times a...

'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war among top Google searches of 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:19:31 GMT

(AP) — Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.Well, actually, the world's. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.The ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google's global data, followed by queries related to the Titanic-bound submersible that imploded in June, as well as February's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Mother talks about being targeted in anti-Mexican rant at Disneyland Damar Hamlin was Google's top trending person on search this year. A safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, Hamlin experienced a near-death cardiac arrest on the field during a January game, but has since completed a celebrated comeback. Actor Jeremy Renner, who survived a serious snowplow ...