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A truck-bus collision in northern South Africa leaves 20 dead, most of them miners going to work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A head-on collision between a truck and a bus ferrying workers to a mine in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province left 20 people dead, authorities said Monday. Construction company Murray & Roberts Cementation said 17 of its workers, who were being transported to the Venetia mine in Musina close to the Zimbabwe border, died in the accident on Sunday. Four other workers were injured. The company said it was offering support to the families of the deceased.The workers were reportedly going to work on an underground project at a mine owned by mining giant De Beers.Traffic officials were still on the scene of the accident on Monday to investigate the cause. Provincial Transport Minister Florence Radzilani, who visited the crash site Monday, lamented the state of some of the trucks that travel on the roads. “We always talk to our law enforcement officers and send out messages to these drivers to say they must make sure the vehicle is roadworthy, so that you don...

National Hurricane Center monitoring system off Carolinas; Nigel now a hurricane

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area for potential tropical development off the Carolinas.As of the initial outlook, meteorologists are forecasting a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.The low likelihood for development is typical this far in advance, as the system is not expected to become organized until later this week.However, if trends continue, the likelihood of development is expected to increase, according to WNCN Meteorologist Lance Blocker.What does it mean for Central North Carolina?As of now, the two primary forecast models are signaling very different outcomes. The latest American GFS forecast model shows a potential tropical storm developing northeast of Florida, and then moving inland over South Carolina. That scenario would generate widespread rain Friday night through Sunday morning in Central North Carolina.However, the European ECMWF forecast model shows a "non-tropical" low forming just offshore of South Carol...

Search on for missing Marine Corps fighter jet after pilot safely ejects over South Carolina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Marine Corps pilot safely ejected from a fighter jet over North Charleston on Sunday afternoon and the search for his missing aircraft was focused on two lakes north of North Charleston, military officials said.The pilot ejected and parachuted safely into a North Charleston neighborhood at about 2 p.m. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was in stable condition, said Maj. Melanie Salinas. The pilot's name has not been released. Pilot ejects from F-35 in North Charleston Based on the missing plane's location and trajectory, the search for the F-35 Lightning II jet was focused on Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, said Senior Master Sgt. Heather Stanton at Joint Base Charleston. Both lakes are north of North Charleston.A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter joined the search for the F-35 after some bad weather cleared in the area, Stanton said. Military officials appealed in online posts Sunday for any help from the public in locating...

City of Austin considers future of popular pecan tree 'Flo'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The future of a popular leaning pecan tree in Barton Springs, known as Flo, is unknown as the City of Austin said it is listening to input from its residents on what to do next. The city's parks and recreation department announced it was delaying the scheduled celebration of life and removal of Flo last week. A spokesperson for the city said, "Austin Parks and Recreation values input from the public regarding concerns about removal and the Department is pausing to consider communications from the community." City delays ceremony, removal of Barton Springs Pool tree ‘Flo’ The tree suffers from a fungus known as Kretzschmaria deusta, which is commonly called the brittle cinder fungus. The fungus degrades the wood of the tree and causes it to collapse under its own weight. Lab results confirmed the presence of brittle cinder fungus in August. Flo is doomedDr. David Appel, a professor in the plant pathology and microbiology department at Texas A&M University, said...

Saildrone aiding hurricane analysis in third year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Saildrone continued sending it's unmanned sailboats into hurricanes in the Atlantic this year. Gathering critical information used by NOAA and the National Hurricane Center to gather storm observations in a relatively new way. KXAN meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Christina Castillo a Senior Program Manager for ocean data at Saildrone about what they were able to accomplish in the company's third year of operation.SailDrones allow scientists to sail into the heart of hurricanes (Courtesy: SailDrone)Meteorologist Nick Bannin: Christina, for those not familiar remind our audience what Saildrone is and what is its mission?Christina Castillo, Senior Program Manager for Ocean Data at Saildrone: Yeah, so Saildrone is a company based out of Alameda, California. And we design, build and operate uncrewed surface vehicles(UCVs). We call them Saildrone and Saildrones are highly maneuverable, primarily wind and solar powered vehicles that are designed for data collection on ...

5 things to know this Monday, September 18

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday, and happy National Cheeseburger Day to those who celebrate! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we're getting a rainy start to what is expected to be a very sunny week overall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Johnstown on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the area of Washington Street and North Market Street. Also, Bennington Police have captured attempted murder suspect Zachary Dumas, who police say was at large after a warrant for his arrest was issued on September 8. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Police investigating officer-involved shooting in JohnstownPolice are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Johnstown on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the area of Washington Street and North Market Street.2. P...

Police capture attempted murder suspect in Bennington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Bennington Police have captured attempted murder suspect Zachary Dumas, who police say was at large after a warrant for his arrest was issued on September 8. Police say the manhunt started on Thursday after Dumas jumped from a second-story apartment and was able to evade law enforcement. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, around 1:30 p.m., Bennington Police received a tip saying Dumas was at 303 Pleasant Street. When they arrived, police say Dumas ran up a flight of stairs and locked himself in an apartment. Police surrounded the building and waited for the renter to show up with a key. Police entered the apartment after receiving a key and consent to do so. Shooting in Schenectady under investigation Police say Dumas dove out of a second-story window onto the roof of the building. He allegedly jumped from the rooftop, onto a garage and dove over a fence and hedgerow, escaping police.The...

Ask Amy: A mom worries about sweating it out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have been talking about spending more time outside, whether it be working, camping, or just sitting outside.I LOVE working outside and I LOVE working with my husband. We work so well together that when we get on the same page, we can get a lot accomplished.My problem is that I’ve been so busy raising the kids (I’m a SAHM) that my work ethic isn’t there and I can’t work outside for more than five minutes without sweating my head off!I feel like I’ve been so spoiled by turning the air conditioner on as much as I have been, but when there’s no breeze and it’s 80°F, I have to turn it on, otherwise it gets so hot in our kids’ room that they struggle to sleep.I do open windows and we leave ceiling fans on all the time (hot or cold).Is there anything else I can do to keep it comfortable without turning on the air?I feel so lazy (or too spoiled) because I can’t stand working outside anymore.My past jobs were housekee...

Commission approves €70 million Slovak scheme to support cattle, food and beverage producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

The European Commission has approved a €70 million Slovak scheme to support cattle, food and beverage producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies. The new Framework amends and prolongs in part the Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted on 23 March 2022 to enable member states to support the economy in the context of the current geopolitical crisis, already amended on 20 July 2022 and on 28 October 2022.Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of a reduction of the social security contribution that employers would otherwise have to pay for the period running from August 2023 until January 2024. The eligible beneficiaries will in principle be entitled to an aid amount equal to up to €700 per employee per month. The purpose of the scheme...

Horoscopes Sept. 18, 2023: Jason Sudeikis, flaws can make a statement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Sudeikis, 48; James Marsden, 50; Jada Pinkett Smith, 52; Aisha Tyler, 53.Happy Birthday: Take time, plan your actions and follow through. Turn this year into one to remember. Be true to yourself, and make happiness and peace of mind your priorities. Simplify, get along and practice moderation; you’ll set a positive example and feel good about yourself and what you can accomplish. Perfection may be your aim, but flaws can make a statement. Don’t be too hard on yourself; go with the flow. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 25, 31, 36, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Gravitate toward someone you feel akin to, and put your energy and gestures into increasing enthusiasm regarding your long-term plans. Nurture partnerships, adjust what’s necessary to enforce closer ties and focus on unity. Make an effort and collect the rewards. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t stop when being earnest about achieving what you want is essential. Givi...