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Scientists say extreme flooding will be more common

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

By Isabella O’Malley, Brittany Peterson and Drew Costley | Associated PressSchools in New Delhi were forced to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital, with landslides and flash floods killing at least 15 people over the last three days. Farther north, the overflowing Beas River swept vehicles downstream as it flooded neighborhoods.In Japan, torrential rain pounded the southwest, causing floods and mudslides that left two people dead and at least six others missing Monday. Local TV showed damaged houses in Fukuoka prefecture and muddy water from the swollen Yamakuni River appearing to threaten a bridge in the town of Yabakei. In Ulster County, in New York’s Hudson Valley and in Vermont, some said the flooding is the worst they’ve seen since Hurricane Irene’s devastation in 2011.Although destructive flooding in India, Japan, China, Turkey and the United States might seem like distant events, atmospheric scientists say they have this ...

SF Giants’ top pick Bryce Eldridge on being labeled American Shohei: ‘I want to be my own version’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

No need for Bryce Eldridge to use his scholarship offer to play baseball at Alabama as leverage for a contract with the Giants.After being selected with the No. 16 pick in the first round Sunday night to pursue his dream of being a two-way player in the big leagues, Eldridge made it clear Monday he’d bypass his college commitment.“I will be signing,” Eldridge said in a teleconference with Bay Area media. “I had two good options and I’m blessed to be where I’m at right now.”Eldridge, 18, is a 6-foot-7, 223-pound first baseman/outfielder and pitcher from James Madison High in Vienna, Va. with prodigious power in both areas. Throws right, bats left. Kind of like, well, you know, Shohei Ohtani, who checks in at 6-4, 209 and has lit up major league baseball in both areas since he arrived from Japan in 2018.Dubbed “American Shohei” or “American Ohtani” in some quarters, Eldridge isn’t shying away from the comparison.&...

San Rafael PD releases surveillance photos of 2 women accused of stealing dog

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Rafael Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two women accused of stealing a dog on Friday. "Buddy," a therapy dog in training for a local nonprofit was stolen from in front of 1000 Fourth Street in San Rafael. Dog kills beloved cat in San Jose, owner demands accountability Buddy is described as a Cavalier Poodle mix, 12 pounds with white short curly hair and brown spots, according to police. He was last seen wearing his green collar.Police are looking for clues to the identity of two women who were seen leading Buddy away on a long leash.Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to contact the San Rafael Police Department.

Madonna comparte noticias sobre su salud: “Estoy recuperándome”

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

(CNN) — Madonna reprogramará las fechas de su gira mundial en Norteamérica, luego de que la hospitalizaran recientemente.Madonna fue dada de alta del hospital y ya está en su casa, dice una fuenteLa ganadora del Grammy anunció la noticia en una publicación de Instagram este lunes.“Gracias por su energía positiva, sus oraciones y sus palabras de sanación y aliento. He sentido su amor”, escribió. “Estoy recuperándome y me encuentro increíblemente agradecida por todas las bendiciones en mi vida”, añadió.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Luego relató: “En lo primero que pensé cuando me desperté en el hospital fue en mis hijos. Mi segundo pensamiento fue que no quería decepcionar a nadie que hubiera comprado boletos para mi gira. Tampoco quería defraudar a las personas que trabajaron incansablemente conmigo durante los últimos meses para crear mi espectáculo. Odio decepcionarlos”.“Ahora estoy enfocada en mi salud...

Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal.Source

Aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from Turkey certain to continue — but for 6 or 12 months?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey is virtually certain to get a green light to continue from the U.N. Security Council — but the big question is for how long.The council’s current authorization for aid deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa crossing is set to expire Monday, but the council has two rival extension resolutions before it to vote on. A Russian resolution would continue aid deliveries for six months and a Brazil-Switzerland resolution backed by most council members and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres would authorize a 12-month extension.The vote had been scheduled for Monday but was delayed until Tuesday morning.Brazil, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates are seeking a compromise with Russia on the time frame and a vote could take place later Monday or Tuesday, diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because discussions have been private.The delivery of aid to the area has increas...

2023 All-Star Game Starting Lineups

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

American LeagueMarcus Semiem, 2B, TexasShoehi Ohtani, DH, L.A. AngelsRandy Arozarena, LF, Tampa BayCorey Seager, SS, TexasYandy Diaz, 1B, Tampa BayAdolis Garcia, RF, TexasAustin Hays, CF, BaltimoreJosh Jung, 3B, TexasJonah Heim, C, TexasGerrit Cole, RHP, N.Y. Yankees___National LeagueRonald Acuna Jr., RF, AtlantaFreddie Freeman, 1B, L.A. DodgersMookie Betts, CF, L.A. DodgersJ.D. Martinez, DH, L.A. DodgersNolan Arenado, 3B, St. LouisLuis Arraez, MiamiSean Murphy, C, AtlantaCorbin Carroll, LF, ArizonaOrlando Arcia, SS, AtlantaZac Gallen, RHP, ArizonaSource

Colorado lawmakers sue colleagues over closed-door meetings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Two Democratic state lawmakers in Colorado are alleging that their colleagues repeatedly violated state open meetings law by gathering to discuss official business outside of the public’s view and directing aides to “omit or disguise” some meetings from representatives’ calendars, according to a lawsuit filed against their own caucus.The lawsuit, filed late Friday night, also alleges that Democratic and Republican lawmakers used Signal, a communication app where messages can be set to automatically disappear, in violation of state open meetings law and public records law.Democratic Reps. Elisabeth Epps and Bob Marshall filed the lawsuit against the House of Representatives leadership and the Democratic and Republican caucuses.Democratic House Speaker Rep. Julie McCluskie and House Republican Deputy Chief of Staff Roger Hudson, speaking for their respective caucuses accused of wrongdoing, said in separate statements that they are both committed to gove...

Number of wildfires surges in British Columbia after weekend of lightning strikes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lightning strikes over the weekend triggered more than 100 new wildfires in British Columbia, raising the total above 300 and leading authorities to order on Monday a ban on campfires for most of the province.The wildfire danger was high to extreme across most of British Colombia. The province’s Wildfire Service said almost 200 of the fires were ranked as out of control.Officials warned of challenging conditions, with lightning storms forecast for most of the week and above-average temperatures throughout the central interior of the province.In announcing the campfire ban, Bowinin Ma, British Colunbia’s minister of emergency management, said the province expected “continued extreme fire behaviour″ after 115 fires were sparked by lightning over the weekend.Environment Canada said a high of 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 Farenheit) in Fort Nelson broke a 64-year-old record there Sunday.Last week, the Canadian Forest Service said wildfires ragin...

Car owner shot after using air tag to locate stolen vehicle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:42:45 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A woman was shot after she discovered her 2020 Silver Kia Optima had been stolen, and used an air tag to track it down Sunday night according to the Aurora Police Department.The woman told police she discovered her Kia had been stolen late Sunday afternoon from East Caspian Circle. Police said she found her car near 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle West. When she approached the vehicle, she was shot in the hand. Shooting suspect wanted after leading Aurora police on a chase She then went to the hospital for treatment, where medical personnel contacted APD.APD pursues stolen vehicle, crash during chasePolice spotted the vehicle, and the chase began. FOX31 learned that officers attempted to use pit maneuvers to stop the vehicle without success.During the pursuit, an APD Chevrolet Tahoe cruiser with its lights and sirens activated collided with a vehicle at 6th Avenue and Peoria Street late Sunday night.The officer and the two people involved in the crash were no...