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Heavy snow will spread across parts of the Northeast late Monday into Tuesday, with some areas expected to receive up to 2 inches of snow per hour, National Weather Service forecasters said.This is not a long storm. Snow falls quickly and can accumulate more than a foot in some cases.Even in Central Park, which hasn't seen more than half a foot of snow since Jan. 29, 2022, sleds, snowballs and snowmen could be back by Tuesday afternoon.Here are some important things to know about the storm:Snow is likely in New York City, with more than 6 inches possible. Rain will…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales was anchored in Portsmouth Harbor on Sunday, February 11, 2024, after a scheduled sailing was canceled at the last minute. Gareth Fuller – Pennsylvania Images (Getty Images) A British aircraft carrier failed to fulfill its role in a NATO exercise for the second time in a row.The first HMS Queen Elizabeth broke down and her replacement was not launched as planned.The spotlight was placed on the capabilities of the Royal Navy, which aims to be at the top…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — When it comes to fentanyl, one pill can kill, and the Drug Enforcement Administration says seven out of every 10 pills sold to children are laced with fentanyl.In Washington, the overdose epidemic has reached crisis point. Opioid death rates for children ages 14 to 18 nearly tripled from 2016 to 2022, according to a report from the state Department of Health. Now, Washington state lawmakers are asking the state's school system for help in raising awareness about fentanyl and its deceptive nature.”The bottom line is that too many young people are dying,” said Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane.House…
Scott Darius and his wife went through two sleepless days with contractions every 15 minutes before they finally went into labor and were admitted to UF Health Shands Hospital. As executive director of Florida Voices for Health, a health care advocacy group that connects businesses, organizations and communities with health care resources, he said the experience inspired him to think about issues of access to health care. Following the closure of four hospitals in Suwannee, Union, Bradford, and Columbia counties, Florida Voices for Health is working with affected rural counties to build relationships and understand issues beyond data. We held…
A bill introduced in the Alabama Senate would change the administration of higher education lending programs and is a response to a bitter battle between Birmingham Southern University and Alabama Treasurer Young Boozer. SB31Sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jabo Wagoner (R-Vestavia Hills), the state Treasurer has been given control of the revolving loan program for distressed higher education institutions, which is meant to help universities in financial distress. It is scheduled to be removed and delegated to the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance. Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). A message was left for Wagoner Friday morning The bill has…
5 Buy Deeply Discounted Cryptocurrencies: After the 2024 Super Bowl spectacle, XRP, Terra Luna Classic (LUNC), MANTRA, Stellar (XMR), and ORDI represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for savvy investors. Amid volatile markets, certain digital assets have experienced significant price increases that promise future prospects and have emerged as particularly attractive. 1.XRPXRP is at the forefront of transforming the cross-border payments landscape, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. This cryptocurrency has long been an important player in the world of digital currencies due to its large market capitalization and strategic partnerships that have the potential to further increase…
A subjective rating of the day's weather on a scale of 0 to 10.4/10: It will be raw and quite gloomy, but the rain will stop by late.today: Cloudy with a chance of rain late. High: Near 50.tonight: rain. Minimum value: 36-41.tomorrow: Rain or a mix of rain and snow and strong winds before noon. High price: around 45.A significant East Coast storm will bring drenching rain tonight into Tuesday ahead of a dry and seasonably cold February day. Although temperatures are lower than last week, there is currently a limited chance of snow over the holidays.Today (Monday): Although the…
28 minutes agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Before the game, Ireland stood by the bench for the national anthem instead of in the middle of the court.The Irish refused to shake Israel's hand and lined up next to the team's bench instead of in the middle of the court for the pregame national anthem.Feehan previously said the Irish team would face severe sanctions if they boycotted the match.”No one wants to be in the situation we were in this week,” Feehan said.Due to the ongoing war in Gaza, the qualifier was moved to Riga and was held despite pressure from…
On Sundays, the Rev. Carl Nichols preaches at Big Zion AME Zion Church in little Kenansville on North Carolina’s coastal plain. Tuesdays to Fridays, he drives a cargo van on a daily 320-mile circuit along rural roads edged with pine and fields of tobacco, collards and corn. His mission: delivering boxes of food to people who cannot always afford their own.The minister, his wife, two grown daughters and three helpers make up a tiny nonprofit whose food deliveries are part of an experiment that places North Carolina at a leading edge of the new face of Medicaid. A pillar of…
Written by Sam Groot & Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsFebruary 11, 2024Updated 1 hour agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Demonstrators in London last yearActivists say water company executives should be stripped of their bonuses immediately if their companies cause environmental damage, such as illegally spilling sewage into rivers.Regulator Ofwat will consult later this year on whether a no-bonus scheme can be introduced.Environment Secretary Stephen Berkeley said it was time for water company executives to “take responsibility”.But campaign groups insisted the policy should be implemented immediately.”The issue here is black and white. We need to stop these illegal rewards for environmental…