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Goodbye, snowy winters? New climate report offers dry projections

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — While a strong El Niño will likely bring more snow and precipitation to part of the U.S. this winter, a new federal climate report suggests dependably snowy winters may be in jeopardy. The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released Tuesday, shows the planet will likely heat up by an average of between 4.5 and 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit compared to pre-industrial times — outpacing goals of both the U.S. and international community, The Hill reports. The average U.S. temperature is likely to rise between 4.4 and 5.6 degrees, with northern and western parts of the country likely to experience the warming at disproportionate levels, according to the report. It isn’t just the temperature that has a dire outlook. Projections show precipitation is on track to take a hit, too.  ‘Strong’ El Niño winter coming: Which areas could see more snow? We’ve already seen some of climate change’s impacts on it. The report points to Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm that hit...

Return of the Outlaws: Denver getting professional field lacrosse team back in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

One of Colorado’s winningest pro sports franchises is bursting back through the saloon doors.The Denver Outlaws are returning to Colorado in 2024, the Premier Lacrosse League announced Tuesday, reviving a franchise that won three Major League Lacrosse championships and appeared in 10 title games overall from 2006 until the team’s folding in 2020.The PLL’s tour-based model will still be intact for next year, meaning the Outlaws will host a doubleheader in Colorado on one weekend of the 10-week regular season.PLL president Paul Rabil said that with the league’s decision to assign teams to specific cities, “there was only one choice for a team in Colorado and it was bringing back the Denver Outlaws.”“I think about Denver, and the great state of Colorado, as a premier hotbed for lacrosse,” Rabil said. “We saw Denver as a chance to capture the Rocky Mountain region for lacrosse in the way the Patriots capture Boston and the greater Ne...

Broncos LB Alex Singleton on Denver defense’s turnover binge: “You have to be willing to sacrifice your body”

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton was hungry for the ball.In Denver’s 24-22 win over the Bills on Monday night, there was 1:19 left in the third quarter when Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen botched a handoff to running back James Cook, causing the ball to jar loose. Singleton pushed off wide receiver Stefon Diggs as he dived for the recovery, marking the Broncos’ fourth takeaway of the game.“You have to be willing to sacrifice your body, and I can guarantee I’m willing to throw my body in any pile before (Diggs) ever does,” Singleton said.Denver’s ability to force turnovers has been essential to its defensive turnaround. The Broncos have forced 15 turnovers since Week 4 and nine in the last two games.This is the first time since 1998 that Denver has forced at least nine turnovers in a two-game span. Denver is tied for sixth in the league in takeaways with 16.“We continue to put more emphasis on turnovers,” Singleton said. “I think that was our Achilles heel last season. It’s starting...

Alaska Airlines slashes prices on Mexico flights for 3 days only

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

Travelers to Mexico can get deep discounts on flights through Alaska Airlines, but time is running out to book trips.The airline announced Tuesday it would be slashing prices for flights to celebrate 35 years of flying to Mexico.The three-day sale started on Tuesday and ends Thursday, with some flights going for as low as $99 one way. Alaska Airlines employees pop the question during Pride flight to L.A. "Alaska has connected travelers to the rich culture and natural beauty of Mexico since 1998 and has grown to be the No. 11 U.S.-based carrier from the West Coast with the most flights to the most destinations in Mexico," a spokesperson for the airline said.The company has been expanding its route options in Mexico, including adding new routes to Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico’s Pacific Coast.   Among the notable routes, Alaska will be flying travelers from Los Angeles to Loreto or Los Cabos for $99 each way, or from L.A. to Zihuatanejo for $119.Ot...

Shake Shack is giving out free chicken sandwiches: How to redeem the limited-time deal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

This week, lunch will be on Shake Shack.Until Nov. 19, customers can redeem a free chicken sandwich by using the code CHICKENDANCE at checkout, a Shake Shack kiosk, or when ordering online.Customers can get the free sandwich with a $10 minimum order, a news release said. Taco Bell releases Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass and debuts new entrée Initially, the deal was supposed to be redeemable only if an NFL player celebrated a touchdown by doing the chicken dance.However, when that didn’t happen during Nov. 12 football games, the chain still made the freebie available.Shake Shack’s chicken sandwich, known as Chicken Shack, includes crispy chicken, lettuce, pickles and herb mayo on a potato bun. Arby’s releases ‘Good Burger’ inspired meal The restaurant recently made recipe adjustments to a few of its menu items, including the Chicken Shack and fan-favorite crinkle-cut fries.In September, the company announced that it would be testing a new frying oil from Zero Acres Farms, a food compa...

Man arrested in connection with death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent's skate blade in the Elite Ice Hockey League game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield, was the other player involved in the grisly incident that reverberated around the hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.Video of the incident shows Johnson skating with the puck toward the Steelers net. Petgrave skates toward Johnson and collides with another Panthers player. Petgrave's left skate kicks up as he begins to fall and the blade hits Johnson in the neck.Both players land on the ice. Petgrave immediately go...

Pedestrian Dies in Semi-Truck Accident on State Route 167 [Algona, WA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near Ellingson RoadALGONA, WA (November 14, 2023) – A pedestrian lost their life Wednesday afternoon in a collision involving a semi-truck on State Route 167. Around 12:30 p.m. on November 2nd, law enforcement responded to the scene located on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Ellingson Road and Mile Post 13.According to reports, the semi-truck driver struck a pedestrian, causing severe injuries. Emergency medical services airlifted the male victim to Harborview Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.As authorities conducted cleanup and initial responsibilities, a thorough assessment of the semi-truck driver revealed no signs of impairment.Commuters were urged to steer clear of the area, with traffic redirected to 15th Street Northwest. An active investigation is in progress to gather more details surrounding the tragic semi-truck accident on State Route 167. Further information will be provided once the...

Review: The Killer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

TV loves doctors and lawyers; movies love professional killers. Just ask Jean-Pierre Melville. Or better yet, ask David Fincher, whose new movie, The Killer, is a sleek distillation of hitman clichés, smoothed into a relentlessly forward-moving two hours. The Netflix original kicked off the grand reopening of the Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood’s 101-year-old movie palace that had been recently purchased and beautifully restored by the streaming giant. It is now available on the platform and a few select theaters.Based on a series of French comic books by illustrator Luc Jacamon and writer Alexis “Matz” Nolent, The Killer stars Michael Fassbender as a high-end assassin whose sardonic, repetitious interior narration provides a pipeline into his cynical thought life. The nameless protagonist, whose fake identities are named after TV characters (Felix Unger, Sam Malone, George Jefferson), is introduced on an abandoned floor of a Paris building listening to the Smiths as he waits for his ta...

Jose Ramirez Arrested after DUI Pedestrian Collision on Decatur Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

Pedestrian Fatally Struck in DUI Accident near West Lake Mead BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (November 14, 2023) – Jose Ramirez was placed in jail Saturday afternoon after a DUI pedestrian crash on Decatur and West Lake Mead Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m., on November 4th.Officers say Ramirez, 51, was operating a silver 2010 Honda Pilot SUV eastbound on West Lake Mead Boulevard. Ramirez then attempted to enter North Decatur Boulevard when a tire popped, causing him to lose control. The Honda then traveled onto the sidewalk where it struck a pedestrian.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identity.Following preliminary duties, crews evaluated Jose Ramirez who displayed signs of intoxication. Police officers then arrested Ramirez for DUI charges resulting in the death, and booked him into the Clark County Detention Center.No words can mend the broken h...

Suspect in Walnut Creek robberies arrested in Fairfield

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:34 GMT

WALNUT CREEK — A suspect in two recent robberies turned up in Fairfield, and Walnut Creek police detectives arrested him there, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver dies from injuries suffered in shooting on Richmond Parkway Crime and Public Safety | Scooter-riding suspect robs four men at gunpoint outside Oakland restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Marin police arrest East Bay teen in armed robbery probe Crime and Public Safety | Union City police searching for suspect who stabbed someone multiple times Crime and Public Safety | Person arrested in Fremont shooting that left one dead, one wounded A SWAT team also assisted with the Nov. 10 arrest, according to a statement from Walnut Creek police Lt. Bruce Jower. He added that detectives brought a search warrant to the undisclosed location and found an AR-15 rifle during their search.Jower said the 27-year-old suspect w...