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NASA warns El Niño could bring 'extra flooding' this winter

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

New analysis from NASA shows that major flooding in cities along the West Coast could become a serious problem if a strong El Niño develops this winter, which is widely expected.NASA's sea level change science team analyzed data and determined that an increase in high-tide flooding could swamp roads and spill into low-lying buildings if the periodic climate phenomenon has a prolonged stay in the western U.S.El Niño happens every few years and is characterized by sea levels that are higher than normal and above average temperatures in the Pacific along the equator.This year, a particularly strong El Niño could result in "ten-year flood events" in major cities, including Seattle and San Diego. In South America, Ecuador could see up to three of these same flood events.People stand near a sinkhole caused from storms in San Diego, California on January 7, 2016. (Getty Images)Even more alarming than the risk of devastating floods this year, scientists caution that these natural disasters ...

America's hot new snack food: Chicken feed?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

Would you eat chicken feed? You'll soon have the chance.Poultry giant Perdue is rolling out a new snack food for humans that it says is "made from most of the same ingredients" in the company’s chicken chow.The snack, dubbed "Chix Mix," contains corn, wheat puffs and edamame, with a bit of spice to make it more people-pleasing.I know, I know: It seems like this is Weird Food Week.First we had pickle-flavored ketchup from Kraft Heinz. Then we had a new ice cream flavor from Baskin-Robbins that it says captures all the taste sensations of Thanksgiving side dishes (including swirls of cranberry sauce).And now Chix Mix."Our feed is so good that humans can eat it too," Perdue says.In fact, the limited-time offering isn't meant to elbow aside Chex Mix and other crunchable snacks.It's aimed at calling attention to the fact that Perdue doesn't use antibiotics in most of its chicken feed.If you're up for a sample, you can order Chix Mix online beginning Nov. 17.

Del Taco to debut beef birria ramen, other items at restaurants nationwide

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

Del Taco will become the first-ever quick-service restaurant to offer beef birria ramen, along with other the new menu items, once it makes its official debut on Thursday.Shredded beef birria tacos, quesadilla, ramen, and consomé dip will be available at Del Taco locations nationwide for a limited time, the company recently announced.Shredded beef birria tacos, quesadilla, ramen, and consomé dip will be available at Del Taco locations nationwide for a limited time. (Del Taco) A photo of the beef birria tacos and quesadilla options coming to Del Taco. (Del Taco) "As part of our Del Taco Better Mex brand promise, we wanted to serve this unique Mexican street food experience to our guests with truly authentic flavors in our new Shredded Beef Birria and consomé,” Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement. Heinz to release Pickle Ketchup in 2024 “Our Shredded Beef Birria tacos and quesadilla deliver the classic experience of dipping them into the savory con...

Got a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

It may be time to check those $2 bills you have lying around the house because some of them could be worth thousands of dollars.First printed in 1862, the $2 bill is difficult to find, mostly because they're hardly used. There have been several editions of the $2 bill, with the most recent version designed in 1963, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.Some versions of the $2 bill have a portrait of America’s first secretary of the treasury while others feature one of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. An 1869 redesign put Thomas Jefferson on the bill, according to the U.S. Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Family finds 1 million copper pennies while cleaning out Los Angeles home Depending on which version of the bill you’ve got, it could be worth far more than just the $2 printed on the front and back.According to online auction service U.S. Currency Auctions, if the bill was minted and printed before 1976, the bill could actually be worth as much as $4...

Grace Vickers Killed in 2-Vehicle Accident on State Route 24 [Grant County, WA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

19-Year-Old Woman Dies in Fatal Collision near Mile Post 57GRANT COUNTY, WA (November 8, 2023) – Tragedy struck Sunday afternoon as Grace Vickers lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on State Route 24.At approximately 3:40 p.m., authorities rushed to the scene on the westbound lanes of the freeway near Mile Post 57.According to initial reports, the incident unfolded when 19-year-old Grace Vickers was behind the wheel of a 2000 Honda Civic, traveling westward. Her vehicle then left the road for reasons unknown. While attempting to regain control and re-enter the roadway, she collided with a 2022 Honda Accord, driven by a 21-year-old man.The impact led to Vickers’ car sliding into a ditch, while the Accord overturned and came to rest on its roof. The driver of the Accord sustained injuries and required immediate transportation to a hospital.Crews later pronounced Vickers deceased at the scene. Further details will be provided when they become available.In this sorrowfu...

Anne Gordon’s Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats: Transforming lives through majestic marine connections

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

Individuals seeking to connect deeply with dolphins and whales, take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, or embark on a journey toward spiritual healing are in for a life-changing experience with Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats’ invitation to a tropical paradise with the majestic animals that roam the seas and oceans. Anne Gordon, the soul behind Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats, initiated this venture to share her love of whales, dolphins, the sea, and nature.Anne moved to California and founded Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats to continue her mission of helping people embark on a spiritual journey by channeling the energies of dolphins and whales. The biologist turned her passion and dream into a career, driving her to help people fulfill their dreams, whether by putting a checkmark on their ultimate bucket list or embarking on a spiritual journey to improve their lives. “I want to share the wisdom I have learned from the whales and dolphins to help people ...

Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez Killed in Pedestrian Accident on South 12th Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

87-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Deadly Crash near West Santa Maria StreetTUCSON, AZ (November 8, 2023) – Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez lost her life Sunday due to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of South 12th Avenue and West Santa Maria Street.The incident occurred on October 29th when the driver of a vehicle collided with the female pedestrian while she was trying to cross 12th Avenue from the east to the west. Officers located 87-year-old Deharo-Rodriguez on the road with severe injuries.Emergency medical personnel quickly transported the injured pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where she sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 31st.In the meantime, the driver involved in the accident remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the authorities. Currently, an active investigation into the incident is ongoing.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Losing a loved o...

Colorado funeral home owners linked to handling of 190 bodies arrested in Oklahoma

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

The owners of the Penrose funeral home where authorities found the decaying remains of 190 people, 80 of whom are still unidentified, are now in custody, officials in El Paso and Fremont counties announced Wednesday in a news conference.Jon and Carie Hallford were arrested Wednesday in Wagoner, Oklahoma, on charges of abuse of a corpse, forgery, theft and money laundering, the attorney’s office said in a news release. The probable cause affidavit for the arrests is sealed, 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael J. Allen said in the news conference.Their bonds are set at $2 million.“I am relieved that criminal charges have been brought against the funeral home owner and a criminal investigation is proceeding,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement after the arrests. “I know this will not bring peace to the families impacted by this heart-wrenching incident but we hope the individuals responsible are held fully accountable in a court of law.”Jon Hallford owns Return to Nature Funeral H...

Blinken calls for united Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank after war ends

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOSEF FEDERMANWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Wednesday for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood. That vision sharpens U.S. differences with ally Israel on what the future should look like for the Palestinian territories once Israel’s military campaign against Hamas winds down.Blinken’s outline of what Americans think should come next for Gaza also serves as a check on the postwar scenarios floated by officials of Israel’s hard-right government and its supporters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement Monday that Israel’s military would likely maintain security control of Gaza for an “indefinite period” appears to have heightened U.S. concerns.Any postwar governing plan for Gaza “must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority,” Blinken told reporters in Japan.APPEALING TO PRESIDE...

Elon Musk almost needed SFPD wellness check after ‘breakdown,’ getting booed at Dave Chappelle show

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:19 GMT

Elon Musk reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after facing angry boos at Dave Chapelle’s San Francisco show in December 2022, which added to the billionaire’s fears that his reputation as a tech visionary had been damaged by his seemingly chaotic moves in buying and running Twitter, the once iconic social media platform he rebranded as X.Musk’s mental breakdown is being reported by Ben Mezrich, the author of a new book, “Breaking Twitter,” which covers the billionaire’s haphazard acquisition of X, Insider reported. “He got to a point where he locked himself in his office, was so upset that the Twitter employees were considering calling a wellness check by the San Francisco police because they thought he was going to self-harm himself,” Mezrich said in an interview Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box, Insider said.“I think he truly cares about his reputation, and he was shocked,” Mezrich said.Mezrich cited several i...