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It’s raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province — and millions of microplastic particles originating from the Atlantic Ocean, researchers from Dalhousie University have found.“So we have a saying … it’s raining cats and dogs,” Tony Walker, a professor in Dalhousie’s school for resource and environmental studies, said in an interview. “But now it’s raining cats and dogs and microplastics.”Larry offered researchers a unique opportunity because the hurricane never flew over land between its formation off the western coast of Africa and its landfall in Canada. The storm, however, passed through a patch of the North Atlantic where thousands of tonnes of rubbish accumulate.“What was important about this hurricane is typically hurricanes kind of pass through the Caribbean and then come up through Florida and the United States, and they probably would h...

Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5 1/2 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A Vatican tribunal on Saturday convicted a cardinal of embezzlement and sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison in one of several verdicts handed down in a complicated financial trial that aired the city state’s dirty laundry and tested its justice system.Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court, was absolved of several other charges and nine other defendants received a combination of guilty verdicts and acquittals among the nearly 50 charges brought against them during a 2 ½ year trial.Becciu’s lawyer, Fabrizio Viglione, said he respected the sentence but would appeal.Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi said the outcome “showed we were correct.”THIS IS BREAKING NEWS: The previous story is belowA once-powerful cardinal and nine other people learn their fates Saturday when a Vatican tribunal hands down verdicts in a complicated financial trial that has aired the tiny city state's dirty laundry and tested its justice s...

The states that are — and aren't — raising their minimum wages in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While it seems that inflation is seeming to ease in some categories, the cost of nearly everything is still high. A recent analysis even determined most American households would need to spend an additional $10,000 or even more to afford the same goods and quality of life they had in early 2021. Fortunately for some, more than half the country is set to raise their minimum wage in 2024. The federal minimum wage will remain at $7.25 an hour next year, the same rate that it's been since 2009. Twenty states will remain at that level while another 25 and the District of Columbia will mandate an increase. In most cases, the increases are set to take effect on January 1, 2024. In D.C., for example, the minimum wage is currently $17, higher than any other state. That is expected to increase on July 1 based on the Consumer Price Index for the area. You need up to $15,000 more just to live like you did in 2021, analysis finds Come July, Nevada's minimum wage will increase to ...

TGI Fridays chicken bites recalled due to plastic pieces

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Over 26,000 pounds of TGI Fridays chicken bites have been recalled due to plastic pieces being found, the USDA announced on Friday.The 15-ounce boxes of "TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN" that are being recalled were produced on October 3, 2023, at Simmons Prepared Foods in Van Buren.The recalled item features:Best by date of December 26, 2024Lot code KL3K03Establishment number P-20287 located inside the USDA mark of inspectionThese boxes were shipped to retail locations nationwide, according to the USDA.(Courtesy: USDA)(Courtesy: USDA)(Courtesy: USDA)(Courtesy: USDA)The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified by a firm after they received complaints about clear, hard plastic being found under the breading of the chicken bites.The FSIS says they are concerned that the product may be in consumers' freezers. Those who have the product are urged to not eat them and return them to the place of purchase or throw them...

Ty Chandler gets start for Vikings with Alexander Mattison ruled out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

CINCINNATI — Vikings running back Ty Chandler took the biggest handoff of his life on Saturday afternoon at Paycor Stadium.After serving as the backup for the past couple of months, Chandler got his chance as the starter for the Vikings against the Bengals. It seemed to be trending in this direction this week with fellow running back Alexander Mattison nursing an ankle injury.Though he has been working his way toward more playing time, this is the first time Chandler has served as the leadback.It will be interesting to see how the Vikings decide to distribute the reps behind Chandler. The depth chart suggests the kick returner Kene Nwangwu should get some carries as the next man up. There’s also a good chance chance the fullback C.J. Ham takes on a bigger role in the offense.The other inactives for the Vikings included right tackle Brian O’Neill, receiver Jalen Nailor, safety Lewis Cine, left guard Chris Reed, tight end Nick Muse, and quarterback Josh Dobbs, who wi...

Gifts for Guns hopes to create safer streets in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Saturday, Victory Christian Church and the Albany County District Attorney’s office had their annual Gifts for Guns event in Albany. For over a decade, Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Christian Church in Albany has been advocating against gun violence to help create safer streets for residents and especially families. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “I’m gonna include 30 years of working in the inner city,” Muller said. “Because we’ve gained trust over the years with the kids. I’ve got so many stories of a young kid coming in at Christmas and turning in a handgun.”According to organizers, December is one of the busiest times for the church since they also distribute hundreds of gifts for local children in need.But Pastor Charlie said there is also a need for safer streets since the violence has only gotten worse in the area around Quail Street within the last few years. Organizers say they have been able to c...

Denver Zoo elephant Jake is becoming a long-distance father

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

One of Denver Zoo’s Asian elephants will become a first-time father sometime in the next year, zoo officials announced this week.Jake, a 14-year-old Asian elephant, helped to artificially inseminate Jade, a 17-year-old Asian elephant that lives at the Saint Louis Zoo, according to a post from the Denver Zoo on Instagram.Jake’s semen was collected at the Denver Zoo and sent to St. Louis to impregnate Jade, according to zoo officials.Jade is now 10 months pregnant with her first calf and is due in late 2024 or early 2025.Related ArticlesNews | Denver-based paleontologist broke new ground with advanced understanding of dinosaur behavior News | Boulder County bighorn sheep was single, ready to mingle … and stuck on a roof News | The wolves are coming to Colorado, and the state has stockpiled explosives and deterrents. How are ranchers preparing? News | Opinion: Out-of-state hunters aren’t the problem. Here̵...

Kobe Bryant video helped bring Ohtani to Dodgers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

A 2017 video recorded by Lakers legend Kobe Bryant helped bring slugging and pitching sensation Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN reported.Bryant filmed the minute-long video when the Dodgers first tried to recruit Ohtani, but the Japanese star signed with the Los Angeles Angeles before the team could show it to him.This time around, the Dodgers pulled out the video and it apparently had an impact on Ohtani. “This was one of the highlights of the meeting … strong and touching message,” Ohtani told ESPN.In the video, Bryant urges Ohtani to come to the Dodgers, saying Los Angeles is the city of champions and the best place to win a championship, ESPN’s Jeff Passan said.Passan described Ohtani as being "awe-struck" by hearing Kobe mention his name.

AC/DC original drummer Colin Burgess dies at 77, band says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

AC/DC's original drummer, Colin Burgess, has died at the age of 77, the band announced on its Facebook page Friday night."Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin," the band's post read. No details were provided about how Burgess died. A native of Australia, Burgess joined Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Dave Evans and Larry Van Kriedt in 1973 before leaving the band in 1974. Years later, Burgess would rejoin the band for a few weeks and was at The Music Factory in Lonon in 1980 on the night singer Bon Scott died. Matthew Perry died from ‘acute effects of ketamine,’ medical examiner says In 1998, Burgess and other members of the band The Masters Apprentices, who he played with from 1968-1972, were inducted into Australia's ARIA Hall of Fame.

Heavy rain forecasted for the Bay coming Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:32 GMT

(KRON) -- The National Weather Service forecasts announced Saturday that Monday will be the most impactful day during the projected onset of rains in the Bay Area this coming week.The weather service said stronger showers, gusty winds, and potentially a few thunderstorms will be experienced that day across the region, with moderate risks likely in the North Bay, SF Peninsula, Santa Cruz, and Big Sur. Russian River dam to be lowered in anticipation of rising water levels Rains will begin Sunday through Thursday, with coastal mountains forecast to receive about 4-6 inches, and the Salinas and Santa Clara Valleys, 1-2 inches, it said.Nuisance roadway flooding is the most likely impact in affected areas, according to the NWS.KRON4's meteorologist Dave Spahr forecasts that Saturday will be mostly sunny. However, heavy rains are due for Sunday night and Monday morning. Spahr forecasts that the Bay Area will trend in the 60s on Saturday and sunny. For Sunday, showers and thundershowers ...