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'Near 100%' chance tropical depression forms within 48 hours, National Hurricane Center says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - There is a "near 100%" chance a tropical wave in the Atlantic develops into a tropical depression within 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center. The wave is located midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles, according to the National Hurricane Center, which said it could begin initiating advisories later Monday. This system is forecast to move generally westward at 15 to 20 mph with further developmentacross the central tropical Atlantic through the middle part of this week, according to the National Hurricane Center."The forecast models have low confidence on where Invest 92L will go over the next 10 days," WFLA Meteorologist Amanda Holly said. "As it continues to get better organized, the models will get a better handle on the system. However, right now, it is too early to say whether it will move into the Caribbean or re-curve out to sea, but there is plenty of time to watch it."A second wave is being monitored off the coast of Africa and ha...

Florida police search woman's backpack, find baby raccoon and glass pipe inside

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman was found with a baby raccoon in her bag after police searched her belongings during a bicycle stop.According to the Clearwater Police Department, 43-year-old Lindsay Rodewald was stopped while riding her bicycle, which did not have lights on at night. While speaking with police, she gave them verbal consent to search her backpack. Officers found a broken glass pipe with crystal residue. A field test indicated the presence of methamphetamine. Deadline tonight to register big cats under new federal law Rodewald told the police department she forgot the pipe was in her bag and that she used meth a few days prior.Upon further investigation, the baby raccoon was found in the woman's backpack. Police said it was around a week old.The critter was taken to the Veterinary Emergency Group in Tampa. It will be cared for alongside other young raccoons before being released into the wild.

How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

(The Conversation) - Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter. One question a lot of people are asking is: “When will it get too hot for normal daily activity as we know it, even for young, healthy adults?”The answer goes beyond the temperature you see on the thermometer. It’s also about humidity. Our research shows the combination of the two can get dangerous faster than scientists previously believed.Scientists and other observers have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity, measured as “wet-bulb temperature.” During the heat waves that overtook South Asia in May and June 2022, Jacobabad, Pakistan, recorded a maximum wet-bulb temperature of 33.6 C (92.5 F) and Delhi topped that – close to the theorized upper limit of human adaptability to humid heat.People often point to a study publis...

Austin-based company attempts to design fusion power plant in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The path to clean energy is becoming clear in Texas. Austin-based Focused Energy was one of eight companies to receive a $46 million grant from the Department of Energy. The grant is part of President Biden's plan to have a fusion powered electricity plant within a decade."Our ultimate goal is to produce electrical power with just tap water," said Charlie Jarrott, a senior scientist with Focused Energy.Jarrott said that fusion power is created when two atoms are forced to merge under intense heat and pressure, something that happens on our own sun. But doing this on Earth is challenging. "The universe doesn't want us doing fusion, the ability to confine something for just long enough to allow it to happen has proven to be one of the greatest challenges over the past 100 years or so."Bringing fusion power to the massesThe DOE selected eight companies to receive the money. Each has 18 months to design a power plant that uses fusion power. If they are successful, they w...

New Spanish restaurant opens in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sabor Caribeño, an authentic Spanish restaurant, celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on June 17. The eatery is located at 230 4th Street in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The restaurant is owned by Troy Councilmember Steve Figueroa. Troy Mayor Patrick Madden and other elected officials attended the ribbon cutting. Sabor Caribeño officially opened at the beginning of June. The menu features empanadas, fried and stew chicken, pork chops, rice, and plantains. The eatery also has daily specials. You can view the menu on the restaurant's Facebook page. Ja Rule, Ashanti to perform at inaugural Taste of Toga festival Sabor Caribeño offers dine-in and takeout, and sometimes delivery. The eatery is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and is sometimes open on Wednesdays. You can stay up to date on the Sabor Caribeño Facebook page.

Treasurer of Kingston reelection committee accused of grand larceny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State Police arrested the treasurer of the Hurley Recreation Association on Friday, accusing him of grand larceny and falsifying business records. Burton Gulnick, Jr., 51, of Kingston faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said they received multiple allegations about Gulnick stealing funds from the Hurley Recreation and Committee to Re-Elect Mike Hein. They investigated shortly thereafter.According to police, Gulnick was the treasurer of both the Hurley Recreation Association and the Friends of Mike Hein Political Committee. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.ChargesSecond-degree grand larcenyTwo counts of third-degree grand larcenyScheme to defraudFive counts of falsifying business records

Ja Rule, Ashanti to perform at inaugural Taste of Toga festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The inaugural Taste of Toga festival is set for the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on September 23. The event will be headlined by Ja Rule and Ashanti. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Taste of Toga features food from restaurants around Saratoga County. The festival also includes live music throughout the day. Participating restaurants so far include:Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge, Saratoga SpringsThe Country Corner Cafe, Saratoga SpringsNanola, MaltaNashville of Saratoga, Saratoga SpringsThe District at 43 Phila, Saratoga Springs 4th of July fireworks returning to Saratoga Springs after 4 years Ja Rule is a rapper from New York City that rose to fame in the early 2000s. Ashanti is a singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence in 2002 after being featured on Ja Rule's song "Always on Time."More artists will be added to the music lineup soon. Tickets for Taste of Toga go on sale on F...

Denver weather: First 90-degree day of 2023 likely amid sunshine with no rain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

A warming trend will bring metro Denver its first 90-degree day since last summer on Monday, under mostly blue skies amid sunshine with no rain, according to the National Weather Service.It’s been 272 days since temperatures in Denver topped 90 degrees, weather service records show. Last year, spring brought the first 90-degree day on May 11, and by June the temperatures had reached 90 degrees ten times.Higher temperatures favor the formation of ground-level ozone air pollution. The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has issued an air quality alert effective through 4 p.m.,  urging residents to minimize driving in non-electric vehicles.The high temperature in Denver Monday afternoon will be 92 degrees, forecasters said. A light wind will blow at speeds mostly below 15 miles per hour. At night, the temperatures will decrease to 59 degrees, forecasters said.East of Denver on Colorado’s eastern plains, the temperature will hit 96 degrees in Wray, forec...

Antisemitic flyer tossed onto lawn in Redondo Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

A plastic baggie containing an antisemitic flyer was found on the lawn of a man in Redondo Beach Monday morning.Dr. Andrew Lesser was taking his trash out when he noticed the bag on the ground.“It’s just nauseating … It’s people who are unhappy with their own lives and they want to blame somebody else. Some other race, some religion, and they’re just sick people. But they can be dangerous,” Lesser said.  Antisemitic flyers again distributed across Southern California The flyer found near the intersection of South Gertruda Avenue and Pearl Street was similar to those recently left in Redlands and Huntington Beach, although it was unclear if there was any connection.Lesser called Redondo Beach police to report the incident.

CBD & Senior Health — Is CBD Oil OK For Senior Citizens?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:17 GMT

CBD isn’t just “hip” with millennials. Interestingly, many senior citizens are now using CBD topicals on their hips!Recent surveys suggest at least 20 percent of Americans over 65 have used a CBD product in the past few years. That number continues to climb as more data comes out about CBD’s anti-inflammatory and anti-stress properties. There’s also a lot of positive “word of mouth” swirling around regarding CBD’s effectiveness for many age-related conditions like arthritis.Although the CBD business is booming in the senior care sector, does that mean this supplement is safe for grandpa and grandma? Are there any potential issues senior citizens should consider before trying a CBD product?Is CBD Oil Safe For Senior Patients?As long as CBD products meet high-quality standards for purity, they should be safe for most healthy senior citizens. However, there are concerns that CBD oil could adversely interact with many prescription medications. Since almost 90 percent of Americans over 6...