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North Central College football, U. of Chicago men's soccer are honored at White House for titles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. — A pair of local national championship teams got to have their moment at the White House in a first-time celebration of the achievements of college athletes around the country. The North Central College football team and University of Chicago men's soccer team, both champions in Division III, were among those honored at "College Athlete Day" in Washington D.C. There were 47 championship teams from 19 different collegiate sports across the three divisions of the NCAA at the event, with over 1,000 athletes taking part in the ceremony. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the group as a whole, doing so in place of President Joe Biden, who couldn't participate due to a root canal."You demonstrate teamwork and character. You make the people around you better in every way," said Harris to the athletes in her speech. "You are leaders. You are role models, and, of course, you are champions. Kara Kots/North Central CollegeKara Kots/North Central CollegeKara Kots/North Centr...

El Niño could mean the hottest year on record, meteorologists warn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – With El Niño arriving earlier in the year than usual, meteorologists are warning things could heat up even more this summer. In the past, a strong El Niño has led to record global warmth, like in 2016 and 1998. The reason lies within the definition of an El Niño. An El Niño is a natural, temporary and occasional warming of part of the Pacific that shifts weather patterns across the globe. With El Niño starting before summer even officially begins, there's a lot more heating up on the way as El Niño grows toward its usual peak in winter. El Niño officially arrives early: What it means for 2023 weather “The global oceans are very warm right now and I’m afraid that this is putting us into territory that we don’t have much experience with,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Michelle L'Heureux in an interview with Axios. The last "super" El Niño, from 2015 to 2016, coincided with the hottest year on record. It's not yet clear how strong the 2023 El Niño will...

CPSC warns 1 portable generator can release as much carbon monoxide as hundreds of cars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

(KXAN) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding people carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators doesn’t just happen during the winter months. Summer storms can also knock out electricity, causing some people to use a generator for power.“We want to let people know that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in those summer months with those power outages,” said Patty Davis with the CPSC.More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning, and some of those deaths are associated with generators. A new study from the commission is raising awareness about the odorless invisible killer."Our new report shows about 100 people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators,” said Davis. “If you look back over the last decade, about one in four of the deaths with generators from CO poisoning are African American.”The Commission is urging people to buy a carbon monoxide detector and wa...

Warrensburg man accused of sexual abuse against minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, a Warrensburg man was arrested and is accused of sending indecent material and having sexual contact with a female under 13, among other things. Leon Carney, 19, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, May 4, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office received a report of an adult male having inappropriate contact with a child. Deputies say the investigation found Carney had sexual contact with a female under the age of 13.Additionally, deputies say Carney sent indecent material through a social networking app to the same victim. Police respond to incident at Columbia St. Stewart’s Charges:First-degree disseminating indecent material to minorsSecond-degree sexual abuseForcible touchingEndangering the welfare of a childCarney was arrested and processed. He was arraigned in the Town of Saratoga Court and was remanded to...

Police: 75-year-old woman missing since Thursday, May 25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police need help searching for a missing woman Tuesday morning. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued are looking for 75-year-old Bettye Jean Smith-Hogan. She is 5'7", 160 pounds, with gray hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen at 9:00 a.m. at 920 Harlan Avenue. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud Her family discovered that she was missing after seeing that her belongings were packed, but there was no indication of where she was going. Smith-Hogan previously spoke about her plans to return to her hometown in Mississippi. She has also been diagnosed with Dementia and Schizophrenia.You are urged to call 911, or the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-444-5338 if you have any information. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

9 victims, 1 suspect injured in mass shooting following Denver Nuggets NBA Finals victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

At least 10 people — including a suspect — were injured in an overnight shooting in downtown Denver as street celebrations following the Nuggets’ NBA basketball championship victory turned potentially deadly.Three victims were hospitalized in critical condition, Denver police said, after multiple shots were fired near the intersection of Market and 20th streets. Police took a “possible suspect” into custody, and said that person also has a suspected gunshot injury.Three victims were in critical condition, according to police.“This is a complex, ongoing investigation in its early stages,” Denver police said in a tweet at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday. “Preliminary info indicates multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving several individuals.”Other shootings were reported nearby downtown Monday on Tremont and Blake streets as thousands of people gathered about a mile north of Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami H...

Boat burned in Panorama City arson spree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

Several vehicles were set on fire and a boat was burned during an arson spree in Panorama City Monday night.Police and firefighters responded to multiple reports of arson on Chase Street between Hazeltine Avenue and Vesper Avenue around 11:30 p.m.Video showed multiple vehicles were damaged and even a boat had been set on fire. A man said he called 911 after seeing the fires. “I was driving down Chase and I saw the Chase Street … crosswalks were on fire, so I called 911,” witness Jordan Bailey said.Bailey described seeing the crosswalk signs and a trashcan that were burning. Police searched the area and detained four people who were later released.A town hall meeting had been held Monday night to discuss the recent fires.

Target stores in at least 5 states receive bomb threats over Pride items

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

(The Hill) - Target stores in at least five U.S. states had to be evacuated over the weekend after receiving bomb threats, which tie into the recent backlash the U.S.-based retail chain received for its Pride Month merchandise. The Washington Post reported on Monday that local news outlets in parts of Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Louisiana received emails from unknown individuals about bomb threats at the stores. In one email sent to Oklahoma City NBC affiliate KFOR, which is owned by Nexstar Media Group, the individual listed seven locations in and around the Oklahoma City area, claiming that two of the locations already had bombs in them, adding that they hid the bombs inside of products. “The bombs will detonate in several hours, guess which ones have the bombs. Time is ticking,” the email reads, also ending with the date “4/19/1995,” the date of the Oklahoma City bombing.  Oklahoma City Police Department spokesperson Gary Knight said t...

Unraveling the Mysteries of THC-O: Understanding the Potentials of this Unique Cannabinoid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

Cannabis has long captivated our interest with its abundance of naturally occurring compounds, collectively known as cannabinoids. At the forefront is the notorious delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9 THC, best known for its psychoactive properties.But there’s a THC newcomer to the scene, named THC-O, or THC-O-acetate. So, what is it and should you try it? Let’s take a look.What is THC-O?THC-O is not a “naturally occurring” cannabinoid but rather a synthetic derivative of THC. While the term synthetic may cause concern, it’s important to note that THC-O is derived from natural substances. The process involves the acetylation of THC, resulting in a compound that, while sharing similarities with delta -9 THC, each exhibits its own unique characteristics.When compared to delta-9 THC, THC-O is reported to be significantly more potent. This factor underscores the importance of cautious consumption and awareness of its potential effects.The Experience with THC-OUnderstandi...

Nia Archives is Off Her Head

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:35 GMT

Nia Archives is Off Her Head: English jungle/drum & bass producer, DJ and songwriter  Nia Archives has released new single and video “Off Wiv Ya Headz.”“I wanted to make a spooky edit for Warehouse Project last Halloween and this is what I came up,” she said in a statement. “I love the a-trak remix and I just wanted a jungle version of it.”“It’s official – a quintessentially junglist summer is upon us,” reads a press release. “Following her support slot for Beyonce in London as the first artist to do so on her Renaissance Tour, the inimitable superstar Nia Archives returns with a seismic summer banger “Off Wiv Ya Headz”. A percy club cut that’s been a staple of her sets and setting crowds alight since it’s debut at WHP Manchester last Autumn and most recently at Primavera Barcelona, We Love Green and Love Saves The Day, this high energy jungle version of A-Traks clubland famous remix of “Heads Will Roll” is the first solo sin...