Wausau, Wisconsin, created a public service announcement to clarify an ordinance that outlaws snowball fights on public property. After a flurry of news coverage, the town poked fun at its unique law that lumps snowballs in with potentially dangerous projectiles. Source

Broadway composer Jerry Herman died on Thursday at the age of 88. Herman wrote cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for shows including “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “La Cage aux Folles.” The creator of 10 Broadway shows, Herman won two Tony Awards for best musical. Source

It wasn’t immediately clear what led to the shooting. Source

The past decade saw technology used to undermine democracy and spread misinformation. New York Times technology and economics reporter Steve Lohr talks about the milestones and misteps of techology, and what we can expect over the next ten years. Source

Security will be tight in New York City as it gets ready for its biggest celebration of the year. On Friday, organizers unveiled this year’s revamped design of the New Year’s Eve ball, which will sit high above Times Square. Kenneth Craig reports on the preparations. Source

Authorities investigate a deadly helicopter crash in Hawaii that killed 7. Also, remembering controversial radio host Don Imus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

For anyone who’s ever had “one of those nights,” your boozy behavior has inspired a new museum in Croatia dedicated exclusively to hangovers. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

Veteran singer-songwriters Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams have always had a mutual admiration. The artists decided to collaborate on Malin’s latest album “Sunset Kids.” Williams co-produced the album, and co-wrote and sings on some of the tracks. Malin and Williams perform “Dead On” on Saturday Sessions. Source

This holiday weekend is a great time to catch some of the releases you may have missed. Film reviewer and Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis talks about the great films of 2019. Source

Veteran singer-songwriters Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams have always had a mutual admiration. The artists decided to collaborate on Malin’s latest album “Sunset Kids.” Williams co-produced the album, and co-wrote and sings on some of the tracks. Malin and Williams perform “Shining Down” on Saturday Sessions. Source