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Tracking the Tropics: Caribbean waters primed for more hurricane activity

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Philippe as it brings heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of the Caribbean.The NHC said Philippe remains disorganized as it slowly moves northwestward.The storm is currently dumping heavy rain across portions of the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Its maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph. What’s causing that smoke over the Tampa Bay area? Philippe is forecast to turn toward the north-northwest Wednesday, followed by a faster motion toward the north on Thursday and Friday, the NHC said.The storm will approach Bermuda by Thursday night and Friday.Philippe is forecast to produce the following rainfall amounts through today:The United States & British Virgin Islands: 4 to 8 inches with maximum amounts to 12 inches.Puerto Rico: 2 to 4 inches.Meteorologists said the rainfall is likely to result in scattered flash flooding.

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 5: First big bye week shouldn’t be too painful

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

After four weeks of easy roster decisions, when fantasy football mavens needed only worry about injuries when crafting their lineups, things are about to get complicated.Bye week season is upon us. For the next 10 weeks, your team’s depth will be tested as never before.The scourge of byes, though, is beginning with only mild pain. Four teams are on bye this week (Browns, Chargers, Seahawks, Buccaneers), and the number of fantasy studs that will be on the sideline is not overwhelming.Here’s our look at the three main position groups, with the standouts who will be missing this week and possible replacements you might still be able to claim on waivers.Quarterbacks – There’s only one first-tier QB on bye this week: the Chargers’ Justin Herbert. Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson is also idle. If you look for a QB on the waiver wires, you will likely find two guys you NEVER would have considered adding before. Arizona’s Josh Dobbs has been surprisingly effective for the plucky Cardinals. And th...

FilmColumbia returning to Chatham for its 23rd year

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 23rd annual FilmColumbia is set to return to the Crandall Theatre in Chatham from October 20 to October 29. FilmColumbia features film screenings, local talent, and live events. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! FilmColumbia screens films from the festival circuit that have not opened commercially yet. Many films this year are by Columbia County-based filmmakers and the festival will have live Q&A events with notable area residents Ruth Reichl, James Schamus, Al Roker, Stephen Lang, Scott Cohen, and Walton Goggins. "We tried to show as much good local talent this year as possible," said Co-Executive and Co-Artistic Director Laurence Kardish. “We recognize their strength in our community and celebrate the abundance of talent in our region—proving how essential it is to keep our historic single-screen cinema open and refreshed so they may continue to show their works in a place that is welcoming, a...

Take haunted tours at the Hudson River Maritime Museum

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson River Maritime Museum is hosting haunted tours that dive into stories of sunken shipwrecks, maritime murders, and hauntings of the Roundout Creek. The haunted tours run from October 5 through Halloween. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Attendees will join a storyteller on a stroll through the Hudson River Maritime Museum before boarding the spirit ship Solaris and taking a 40-minute tour to the mouth of the creek. The storyteller will recount the chilling past of Roundout Creek and share stories of ill-fated souls who lost their lives in the treacherous waters.The tours last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Tickets cost $40 per person and include a complimentary donut and cider. Tours are available on the following dates:October 5 to 8 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m.October 12 to 15 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m.October 18 to 22 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m.October 25 to 31 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m.Tours leave promptly...

Why some students in Illinois could lose their school scholarships

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

Students, parents and school administrators showed up in Springfield, calling on state lawmakers to save a scholarship program.The Invest In Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program helps provide scholarships for students whose families meet the income requirements to attend qualified, non-public schools and technical academies in Illinois, and it is scheduled to expire by the end of the year. Illinois Capitol Bureau correspondent Theodora Koulouvaris has their story.

Nuggets to host Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, “Inside The NBA” team on Banner Night at Ball Arena

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

The Nuggets are about to get a taste of what Deion Sanders and CU football have brought to Boulder game days this fall. Namely, big names, big music and one big party — this one in honor of the defending NBA champs.Warner Bros. Discovery Sports is debuting its “NBA On TNT American Express Roadshow” at the Tivoli Quad on Nuggets opening night, Oct. 24, adjacent to Ball Arena.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | What banner night will mean to Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and other Nuggets Denver Nuggets | Keeler: Denver hoops icon Chauncey Billups says only one team can keep Nuggets from repeating as NBA champs. And that’s the Nuggets Denver Nuggets | Josh Kroenke on plans for Nuggets, Avalanche broadcasts amid ongoing Altitude/Comcast dispute: “We’re looking at everything” Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray hasn’t talked contract extension with Nuggets yet, but another NBA championship i...

Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

Colo. 93 in Arvada has reopened in both directions after a crash shut down the highway for over an hour.The crash happened near the intersection with Colo. 72, Arvada police reported about 8:45 a.m. on X. The highway reopened about 10:20 a.m., police reported.Hwy 93 has reopened for northbound and southbound traffic.— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) October 4, 2023Police said there were serious injuries at the crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school Crime and Public Safety | 44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge reopened after crash Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime and Public Safety | Several downtown RTD rail lines to be interrupted by mainentance starting next week Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopens in Pueblo after tractor-trailer truck rolls over

Broncos releasing veteran OLB Randy Gregory, sources say, bailing on five-year contract after just 10 games

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos delivered a Week 5 surprise Wednesday by releasing veteran pass rusher Randy Gregory, multiple sources confirmed to The Post.Gregory inked a five-year deal worth up to $70 million in the spring of 2022 but played in just 10 games for the franchise. He had about $28 million guaranteed on his deal.The former second-round draft pick from Dallas missed 10 weeks with a knee injury last year and had struggled to generate production early on in 2023. On Sunday against Chicago, second-year man Nik Bonitto took his starting spot.Gregory had a guaranteed $14 million base salary for 2023 and a cap hit of $16.1 million. According to OverTheCap data, the Broncos have $6.3 million in prorated bonus charges left to account for on Gregory’s deal. The prorated portion of his base salary for the rest of this season is $10.71 million. So Denver is likely on the hook for more than $17 million in dead money regarding Gregory’s deal.The Broncos tried to trade Grego...

Person fatally stabbed in Boyle Heights

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

A person was fatally stabbed in Boyle Heights Wednesday morning.The attack was reported a few minutes after 6 a.m., and when officers responded to Michigan Avenue and North Soto Street, they found a person who had been stabbed, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, whose name, gender and age have not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where they later died.Police are investigating the death as a homicide, and the suspected attacker is only described as a Hispanic man. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Fall colors are starting to peak in California

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:24 GMT

While California’s fall colors might not compare favorably to New England or other parts of North America where leaf-peeping is an annual tradition, there are still plenty of great places to see them.This updated forecast map from SmokyMountains.com shows fall foliage should be starting to pop across the Golden State, including in the San Francisco Bay Area, parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and even sections of Southern California.A map showing forecasted fall colors across the U.S. for the week of Oct. 2, 2023. (smokymountains.com)Cuyamaca Rancho State Park northeast of San Diego recently shared photos and video on social media of its changing oak leaves, albeit with a warning.“Poison oak looks beautiful at this time of year. Leaves of three (and red) let them be,” park rangers posted. “Staying on the trails is the best way to avoid the itchy beauty.”A close-up photo of poison oak at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in California. (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park)Mount San Jacinto State P...