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Hummingbirds are headed back to the Midwest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

JOPLIN, Mo. — With the official start to spring less than two weeks away (March 20th), there are many types of birds that will start making their way back into the Midwest for the spring and summer months. The hummingbird — specifically the Ruby-throated hummingbird — has officially started their migration north, and will soon return to the central U.S.Thanks to birdwatchers across the country, and a website to connect them all, those looking forward to the return of the hummingbird can begin to plan for their arrival."I think it's great for people that are really interested in bringing wildlife to their yards. They can have a better understanding of when these beautiful birds will start to make their way back to our area," said Robert Balek, Horticulture Specialist from the University of Missouri Extension office.On the website, Hummingbird Central, anyone who has spotted the season's first hummingbirds can mark the location where the bird was spotted, and make notes about the sigh...

Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show says his “intention” is to “play for the New York Jets”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play for the Jets.That was the news Gang Green nation wanted to hear from the superstar quarterback as he made an appearance Wednesday afternoon on “The Pat McAfee Show” with more than 480,000 tuning in on the YouTube show.“Since Friday, I’ve said my intention was to play and to play for the New York Jets.”But Rodgers made it clear that he is still under contract to the Green Bay Packers, so this isn’t a done deal yet.Developing story, check back for details.()

Broncos free agency 2023: How the national media graded Denver’s acquisitions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

NFL free agency is underway with legal tampering beginning on Monday. The Broncos, fresh off a disappointing 5-12 season, made a big splash by agreeing to terms with several new players and re-signing tackle machine Alex Singleton.Here’s a look at how national media outlets graded the Broncos’ acquisitions in free agency.Zach Allen, defensive linemanArizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan (Grade — D): “The Broncos came to terms former Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen to a three-year, $45.5 million deal. Allen, who was brought in to replace Dre’Mont Jones, is getting a lot of money for a player with 11.5 sacks during his four seasons in Arizona. This is a big gamble that the Broncos need to have pay off.” Read the full story.Bleacher Repor...

MWD lifts emergency water restrictions for nearly 7 million Southern California residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

Tired of the recent rains? At least the storms came with a silver lining.The Metropolitan Water District on Tuesday rescinded the emergency restrictions that were put in place last year due to the state's historic drought. The three-year period of 2020 to 2022 was the driest period in the state's history, prompting the district to impose limits on outdoor watering of plants to help offset reduced water supplies from the Colorado River and other impacts of the drought."The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will no longer mandate emergency restrictions on water use for nearly 7 million people after winter storms helped alleviate shortage conditions that severely limited the availability of state water supplies," the MWD announced Wednesday.Those storms have dropped record rainfall, and though they have presented dangers like mudslides and floods, they've also brought much of California out of extreme drought conditions. Rain continues into Wednesday amid flooding, ...

Several children sickened after possibly eating pot gummies at Sun Valley school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

At least seven people needed medical evaluation Wednesday afternoon after possibly ingesting marijuana gummies at a school in Sun Valley, officials said.The incident was reported around 1:20 p.m. at 7330 N. Bakman Avenue, the site of Sun Valley Magnet School, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The patients, all believed to be school age, were being evaluated for "sudden illness" after ingesting what is believed to be chewable marijuana, officials said. They were all conscious and breathing. 3 students hospitalized after overdosing on cannabis at middle school in Moreno Valley Several LAFD units responded to the school, aerial video from Sky5 showed.No further details about the incident have been released.Marijuana and marijuana edibles are widely available in cannabis stores across California where voters legalized recreational use in 2016.

Potholes again causing problems for drivers across Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

First come the rains then come the potholes.They are once again plaguing Southern California commuters after recent rains slammed the region.A lane was closed on the northbound 71 Freeway in Pomona while crews tried to fill large potholes. Workers ran out of materials to fix them and the lane reopened in the meantime.While rain is expected to continue through Wednesday, Caltrans will work during breaks to fill the potholes and clear drainage channels that carry water away from the freeways, said Michael Comeaux, a spokesman for the agency.“Water creates multiple issues on freeways, so the entire drainage system is important,” he added.The California Highway Patrol also asked Caltrans to assess yet another area of the freeway for huge potholes.At one point, about 50 vehicles had to pull over along the problem stretch of the 71 Freeway, most of them had flat tires, according to the CHP. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area, if possible.CHP Officer Joseph Davila advised motorists ...

Amazon boldly goes where SpaceX has gone before

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

Online behemoth Amazon finally laid out a timetable Wednesday for its ambitious plan to offer internet access from space.The company's Project Kuiper will start producing over 3,000 satellites this year and plans to get them into low Earth orbit by the first half of 2024.Beta testing of space-based internet access will begin the same year, Amazon said.It's getting crowded up there. Elon Musk's SpaceX has thousands of satellites of its own already offering internet service."We'll definitely be beta testing with commercial customers in 2024," Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon devices, announced at a business conference.Why would the company invest an estimated $10 billion in being a space ISP? That's not hard to figure.Amazon's various businesses, from retail to healthcare, depend on internet connections.However, many parts of the world are still without broadband access, and they're a stretch for wired connections and cell service.Raining down data from space is the obvious ...

California resident wins over $2 million from Mega Millions ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

Another California resident just became the state’s newest millionaire after winning over $2 million from a Mega Millions ticket that was purchased in Southern California, the California Lottery Office announced Wednesday.The lucky ticket was purchased at Home Style Donuts located at 12840 Pioneer Blvd. in Norwalk. Multiple California residents win a combined amount of $7 million from scratcher games Home Style Donut owner, An Chao, was ecstatic to learn that her donut shop sold a winning lottery ticket, which was the largest monetary value lottery ticket the shop has ever sold, according to a news release.The shop, which has been a part of the Norwalk community for 20 years, received an $11,483 bonus for the lottery ticket sale.The winner, whose identity wasn’t disclosed, won the second place prize after their ticket matched five out of the six numbers during Tuesday night's drawing, missing out on the Mega number. Some California lottery winners not claiming prizes; unclaimed ...

Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints on permanent display at TCL Chinese Theatre

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

Kobe Bryant's legacy is now permanently cemented in Hollywood history.On Tuesday morning, the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre permanently placed the Los Angeles Lakers star's footprints and handprints in the forecourt of the landmark.His daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri appeared at the ceremony along with Bryant's widow, Vanessa. Lakers President Jeanie Buss and former Lakers Head Coach and player Byron Scott were also on hand.Now, the public can place their hands and feet inside the NBA icon's prints. Due to the size of the theater's courtyard, not all handprints made of hundreds of celebrities can be displayed all the time. They're often switched out for new ones, but the Mamba's will now be there forever.Bryant became the first athlete to have his hands and feet imprinted in cement at the theater back in February 2011. Bryant died in 2020 alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.

USC to open a new campus in Washington, D.C.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:43 GMT

The University of Southern California announced the opening of its new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. The new campus will extend the university’s “deep academic and research expertise, innovation and talent on the East Coast,” a news release said.“Washington, D.C., is the natural place for us to establish a thriving hub. It is a nexus for the arts, public policy organizations, research agencies and foundations,” USC President Carol Folt said in a statement.The new 60,000-square-foot campus, located at 1771 N St. NW, will also become the new home for the Washington, D.C.-based USC Office of Research Advancement, which has helped faculty researchers receive funding for research projects since 2006, a news release said.A look inside USC's new Washington D.C.- based campus. (Alan Karchmer)The outdoor terrace with panoramic views at USC's new campus. (Alan Karchmer)USC announced the opening of its new Washington D.C.- based campus on Wednesday. (Alan Karchmer)The new prop...