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Why are rip currents dangerous?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

(WHTM) – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, some people may be heading to the ocean and beaches to celebrate. But before heading to the beach, revelers might want to take a moment to check out the conditions of the local surf, to help minimize any risk of getting stuck in a rip current while swimming.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a rip current is a strong narrow seaward channel of water that flows away from the beach and often extends through the breaker zone where waves are formed.Sometimes incorrectly called a rip tide, a rip current can form at any beach with breaking waves and can quickly sweep away even the strongest swimmer.They form, for the most part, in regions with less wave-breaking, or where waves are stuck between regions with larger wave breaks. You can see a rip current as a darker, narrow gap in the line of breaking waves. Rip currents are very fast, moving at speeds of up to 8 feet per second. A usual rip curr...

Ever wondered how vinyl records are made? Austin's only record-pressing plant showed us

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The demand for vinyl records has been surging over the last several years, reaching a peak last year. Vinyl records can be found anywhere, and their sales surpassed CD sales last year for the first time since the 80s, a report from the the Recording Industry Association of America highlighted. If you visited the Austin Record Convention in May, you probably saw that demand at play firsthand. Nathan Hanners, the convention's director, said it was one of the largest conventions in its history. MORE: Vinyl records have made a major comeback, and the Austin Record Convention has felt it But have you ever thought all the way back to the beginning of vinyl records and wondered 'how are records made?' Austin's only vinyl pressing plant, Gold Rush Vinyl, walked KXAN through the answer to that question. Gold Rush was at the record convention in May, selling bouquets of plastic-looking flowers and telling table visitors about their business. Flower bouquet made from unused...

5 things to know this Monday, July 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! With Independence Day on our heels, Meteorologist Jill Szwed says the unsettled weather isn't over yet. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Troy police are investigating two incidents that happened over the weekend, one-shots fired, the other a homicide. Also, Hudson Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in the area of North 5th Street on Sunday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Troy police investigating homicideThe Troy Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting in the area of 102nd and 2nd Avenue. According to Troy Police, a male victim died.2. Hudson Police investigating stabbingThe Hudson Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place around 5:42 p.m. on Sunday in the area of North 5th Street. Police say a 35-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and was taken by Greenport Rescue Sq...

Belleville police acvtively monitoring consumer firework use during holiday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The city of Belleville is reminding locals that consumer fireworks are illegal within the state of Illinois. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms Belleville has its own ordinances against fireworks. Police there shared they will be actively monitoring and enforcing fireworks violations, which means a citation for anyone who is caught.

MetroLink experiencing delays Monday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some MetroLink riders may run into delays Monday morning.MetroLink is not operating between the Delmar Loop and Central West End stations becuase of a mechanical issue. Shuttle buses are transporting passengers between the Delmar Loop, Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Central West End stations. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms People traveling through the area may experience delays of up to an hour.

Colorado-raised competitive eater will try to beat her record at Nathan’s hot dog-eating contest on July 4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

On our nation’s birthday this year, Mary Bowers plans to raise awareness about her own unusual American story — and those of other children — in a very American way: with hot dogs.Bowers, who is ranked No. 49 among competitive eaters, and No. 11 among women, was born in South Korea and adopted as a five-month-old in 1982 by Billy and Cindy Bowers of Greeley.She got into the sport in 2011 after attending a hot dog-eating competition in Orange County, Calif., where she’d only planned to be a spectator. But when someone asked her if she wanted to take the final spot in the contest, she said, “Why not? … I figured I haven’t had dinner yet, so I thought, ‘What the hell? I’ll get a free dinner out of this.”Bowers managed to chow down seven and a half hot dogs in 12 minutes, and since the event happened to be a qualifier for the final round of Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest, she got a call from Major League Eating, the professional l...

Mysteries of the month: “The Overnights,” “Red Queen” and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

“The Overnights,” by Ian K. Smith (Amistad)“The Overnights,” by Ian K. Smith (Amistad)Chicago TV anchor Morgan Shaw hires PI Ashe Cayne when she believes somebody is threatening to kill her. Cayne and his crew end up not only providing protection but are also drawn into the shooting of an unarmed black man, by a cop.  With her show placing No. 1 in the ratings for years, Shaw is stressed over sweeps week, and the probability that she’s slipped to second place. Breaking the story would put her back on top in the ratings. She needs Cayne to help her find the truth about the killing. As he investigates, Cayne uncovers details of the killing — and about Morgan, as well.“The Last Remains,” by Elly Griffiths (Mariner Books)When the remains of a young woman are found hidden behind a wall, who do you call? Well, if you’re an Elly Griffiths fan and the body is found in England’s King’s Lynn, you ring up Dr. Ruth Galloway. After all, she’s solved myst...

New soul food spot owned by former NBA star set to open in Five Points next year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

Kevin Johnson hadn’t planned to open his Denver restaurant, Fixins Soul Kitchen, until 2026.The former Phoenix Suns point guard and onetime mayor of Sacramento, California, joked that it wasn’t until he made a wager with Mayor Michael Hancock on the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA championship that he changed his mind. (And if they didn’t win, Hancock would have to dress up as the Suns’ team mascot, Go the Gorilla.)“I thought to myself, ‘First of all, you’re not going to beat Phoenix, let alone win the championship,’” joked Johnson, a three-time NBA all-star.In late June, Johnson, along with Hancock and former Mayor Wellington Webb, visited the Five Points community and announced Fixins Soul Kitchen’s upcoming opening at 2600 Welton St. on the ground floor of The Hooper apartment complex.Johnson, who was Sacramento’s mayor from 2008 to 2016, said he wanted to announce the opening of his soul food restaurant before Hancock finishes his mayoral term on July 17. The tw...

Twitter fights eviction from Boulder office, claims landlord owes it $5.8M

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

The company formerly known as Twitter is suing its Boulder landlord for alleged wrongful eviction and breach of an agreement under which the social media company said it is owed $5.8 million for improvements to the office space.X Corp., the successor to Twitter, filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Boulder County District Court against Lot 2 SBO, the owner of the office space and a limited liability company related to Chicago’s The John Buck Company.  The property owner sued the social media company in May, claiming the company had not paid rent and didn’t respond to a default notice.A judge gave the OK for law enforcement to evict the tech giant from its suites at 3401 Bluff St. in Boulder. The lawsuit by X Corp. said the landlord intended to go through with the eviction Friday even though the company told Lot 2 SBO that it wasn’t in default and would “pursue all legal recourse.”Attorneys for X Corp. didn’t respond to questions Friday about whether the company...

Religious freedom arguments underpin wave of challenges to abortion bans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:56 GMT

By Pam Belluck, The New York Times CompanyFor years, conservative Christians have used the principle of religious freedom to prevail in legal battles on issues like contraceptive insurance mandates and pandemic restrictions. Now abortion rights supporters are employing that argument to challenge one of the right’s most prized accomplishments: state bans on abortion.In the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, clergy and members of various religions, including Christian and Jewish denominations, have filed about 15 lawsuits in eight states, saying abortion bans and restrictions infringe on their faiths.Many of those suing say that according to their religious beliefs, abortion should be allowed in at least some circumstances that the bans prohibit and that the bans violate religious liberty guarantees and the separation of church and state. The suits — some seeking exemptions and others seeking to overturn the bans — often invoke state religious freedom restoration acts enacte...