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Hurricane Lidia takes aim at Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta resort with strengthening winds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Lidia took aim Tuesday at Mexico’s Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta, and forecasters said it could have winds up to 105 mph when it hits land later in the day or early Wednesday.The hurricane is expected to sweep over a spit of land before hitting the bay where Puerto Vallarta is located, which could cushion the blow somewhat.Local authorities cancelled classes in communities around the coast. The expected impact comes one day after Tropical Storm Max hit the southern Pacific coast, hundred of miles away, and then dissipated. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Lidia had winds of about 85 mph (140 kph) early Tuesday, but was expected to strengthen to about 105 mph (170 kph) before making landfall. Lidia was centered early Tuesday about 235 miles (380 kilometers) west-southwest of Puerto Vallarta, and was moving east-north-east at about 13 mph (20 kph).The hurricane center warned of possible flash flooding and storm surge from the hurricane.The...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill expanding conservatorship law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.The new law, which reforms the state’s conservatorship system, expands the definition of “gravely disabled” to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic needs such as food and shelter due to an untreated mental illness or unhealthy drugs and alcohol use. Local governments say current state laws leave their hands tied if a person refuses to receive help.The law is designed to make it easier for authorities to provide care to people with untreated mental illness or addictions to alcohol and drugs, many of whom are homeless. Local government said their hands are tied if a person refuses to receive help under existing law.The bill was aimed in part at dealing with the state’s homelessness crisis. California is home to more than 171,000 homeless people — abo...

Chris Colfer’s new book series for young people will launch in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The hero of Chris Colfer’s next book series is no ordinary boy.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers announced Tuesday that the actor and million-selling author is working on “Roswell Johnson Saves the World,” which the publisher calls a space fantasy that “combines the heart-pounding action of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’” and “thrilling real-world science.” The title character is an 11-year-old named for the city in New Mexico where mysterious debris found in 1947 led to conspiracy theories about alien life, which the boy himself will learn about first-hand.“Roswell Johnson Saves the World” is scheduled for publication on June 4, 2024.“I’ve never had so much fun writing a book,” Colfer said in a statement. “These characters had me laughing out loud and I spent hours researching everything from astronomy to entomology. After reading about Roswell’s adventures through space, I hope my young readers are as fascinated by science and our...

Bears will reportedly catch a break facing the Vikings on Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — After earning their first win of the 2023 season on Thursday evening, the Bears are going to catch a break in their efforts to get a second this weekend.That's because one of the most dynamic receivers in the NFL, Justin Jefferson, is likely going to be out of the lineup when the Vikings come to town Sunday.Per numerous reports, the first from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year is going to be placed on injured reserve by Minnesota due to a hamstring injury. Jefferson suffered it in the fourth quarter during a loss to the Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. By going on injured reserve, he'll miss at least the next four games, starting with the match-up against the Bears on Sunday.Both teams enter the game with a 1-4 record after less-than-ideal starts to the year, but this is a major blow to the Vikings' hopes for a turnaround.The reigning NFC North champions are losing a receiver who has 36 catches for 571 yards and thr...

3 robberies involving rifles conducted in 15 minutes on NW Side, West Loop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Three robberies involving rifles were conducted by the same crew in a span of 15 minutes Monday night on the Northwest Side and in the West Loop.The first robbery happened at around 10:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Thomas. Police believe a 29-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk when a white KIA sedan approached.Four young males exited the sedan, two armed with rifles, two armed with handguns and robbed the man of his property, according to police.Around two minutes later, three men on a sidewalk in the 2900 block of North Albany were robbed by the same crew using rifles and handguns.The final robbery happened at around 10:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Warren. A female security guard entering a residential building was struck in the face and robbed by the group.No one is in custody. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Mariano's hosting hiring event at all stores Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Mariano's is hosting an in-person hiring event Tuesday at all of its stores for holiday help and beyond.Mariano's said applicants will have open interviews for full-time and part time positions from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday at all of its Illinois stores."The company offers benefits including next day pay, flexible scheduling, premium pay (third shift, Sundays, and holidays), Feed your Future tuition reimbursement up to $21k, training and development, competitive wages, Health & Wellness benefits, and discounts on Kroger Brands, Android, and iOS technology streaming services and more," Mariano's said in a release. 2,749-pound pumpkin sets world record for biggest gourd More information can be found at https://www.thekrogerco.com/careers.

2,749-pound pumpkin sets world record for biggest gourd

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms).Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minnesota, won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California, with an enormous, lumpy, orange pumpkin that could produce at least 687 pies.Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minn., reacts after winning the Safeway 50th annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Gienger won the event with a pumpkin weighing 2749 pounds. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minn., holds his two-year-old daughter Lily and poses by his pumpkin called "Michael Jordan" after winning the Safeway 50th annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Gienger won the event with a pumpkin weighing 2749 pounds. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)The final four pumpkins...

Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

President Biden's planned remarks today will be livestreamed within this story beginning at approximately 1 p.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than three weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside President Joe Biden and marveled that a "historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia" seemed within reach — a diplomatic advance that he predicted could lead to lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.Biden was equally optimistic, telling Netanyahu during their meeting in New York, "If you and I — 10 years ago — were talking about normalization with Saudi Arabia, I think we'd look at each other like, 'Who's been drinking what?'"Now, the outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinians after a devastating Hamas attack on Israeli soil is threatening to delay or derail the yearslong, country-by-country diplomatic push by the United States to improve relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Iran sends deadly message to Biden with Hamas attack on Isr...

'Execution style, they were defenseless': Austin family's relative killed in Israel attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Moshe S. has been in his living room, eyes glued to Israeli news coverage since the weekend. Next to him on the couch are posters of his cousin's fiancé, Tzur Saidi, and cousin Hillel Zalmnovich. "He [Saidi] was missing for like 24 hours until they found his body and two other friends next to a car," Moshe said. According to Moshe, Saidi was killed by Hamas militants. Moshe said Saidi was 26 years old and was attending a music festival in Israel when the first attack over the weekend happened. Moshe S. sits and watches news coverage after the attack in Israel (KXAN Photo)Relatives of Moshe S. who were killed in Israel or are still missing (KXAN Photo)'Pure evil'"They were hiding behind the car, and the terrorists came and just shot them, execution style," Moshe said. "They were defenseless." Austin rabbi reacts to outbreak of Israel-Hamas war Moshe and his wife are still waiting to see where their cousin Zalmnovich is. They said he is still missing. "This is evil, ...

TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Poughkeepsie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket has been sold in Poughkeepsie. The New York Lottery said the winning ticket was sold for the October 9 TAKE 5 evening drawing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning was worth $18,606. It was sold at the Thrifty Beverage at 187 N Hamilton Street. The winning numbers were 1, 12, 20, 30, and 38.TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39 and the drawing is televised daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The prize may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. Scotty McCreery to perform at Proctors in Schenectady The New York Lottery contributed $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to support education in the state. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY.