“California, Los Angeles, Altadena, the Palisades — we are in this together,” Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong screamed to a sold-out crowd at L.A.’s Kia Forum on Thursday for the FireAid wildfire benefit concert.
As the first act of the star-studded evening, the iconic rock band kicked off the show with their 2009 track “Last Night on Earth,” bringing out fellow artist Billie Eilish to perform. The group reiterated that everyone was “in this together.”
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, took the stage after Green Day to officially welcome the crowd. He spoke about his own experience, telling concertgoers that he was wearing the clothes he evacuated from his home in, which he wore for a week. He announced that all donations of the night would be matched by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie Snyder, the first of which came from U2, according to Crystal, who donated $1 million dollars.
Alanis Morissette and Anderson .Paak kept the evening going. Morissette performed her 1998 song “Thank U” with messages of gratitude.
“As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the greatest nights in Los Angeles city tonight,” Paak told the crowd. The artist also gave the crowd a big surprise in the form of a special appearance of legendary rapper Dr. Dre.
“This is a magical moment for me. I’ve got so much love, you guys. This summer will be the mark of 40 years that I’ve been in this business. I appreciate all the love you’ve been giving me. I appreciate all the first responders and all the firemen who put their lives on the line. It’s all about love for me today,” the rapper said before jumping into his and Tupac’s iconic 1995 hit “California Love.” The crowd went wild as he performed with .Paak and singer and drummer Sheila E.
Legendary singer Joni Mitchell serenaded the crowd, the 81-year-old singer making a rare live appearance. The benefit also included words from those directly impacted by the fires, including Dr. Eshele Williams, her sisters and mother from Altadena, with ties to the community dating back to 1948 when their grandmother bought a home in the area. Dr. Williams explained that between the five of them on stage, four lost homes in the fire.
“We grabbed what we could, pictures, our grandmother’s special clock. We collected our father’s ashes and his flag from serving in the military,” she told the crowd. “We love our community and right now we are all grieving immense loss.”
Folk rock band Dawes performed a rendition of their 2011 song “Time Spent in Los Angeles.” The group’s frontman Taylor Goldsmith, married to actress Mandy Moore, and its drummer Griffin Goldsmith, his brother, were both directly impacted by the fire. Griffin lost his home in the fire, while Taylor lost his studio, including almost all of their instruments.
Dawes also brought out Stephen Stills to perform together before facilitating one of the biggest surprises of the night – a reunion between Stills and Graham Nash. The iconic members of Crosby, Stills and Nash performed their 1970 song, “Teach Your Children.”
“Take care of yourself, take care of one another,” Nash finished.
A slew of industry figures were spotted at the show already. Apple’s Eddy Cue was spotted with one of the show’s producers, Irving Azoff. Almost Famous filmmaker Cameron Crowe was also seen in the same viewing area. Manager Roger Davies was seen at the Forum venue ahead of client Pink’s performance.
Live Nation, AEG and the Azoff Company partnered with the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood to host the benefit show, described as an evening of music and solidarity. The concerts are being broadcast by select AMC Theatres, Apple Music and the Apple TV App, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube, demonstrating how the music business is unifying around the local disaster.
Proceeds from the concert will go toward a 501(c)(3) created for the event that will focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure L.A. is better prepared for fire emergencies.
FireAid is being produced by Shelli and Irving Azoff and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents.
This post will be updated throughout the show.
L.A. Wildfire Relief Benefit Concert FireAid Underway in L.A.
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, the community has come together to support those affected by hosting the FireAid benefit concert. The concert, held at a local venue, aims to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts and provide support to those who have been displaced or impacted by the fires.
Featuring performances from local artists and musicians, FireAid promises to be a night of music, unity, and generosity. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go directly towards assisting those in need and aiding in recovery efforts.
The concert is a reminder of the resilience and strength of the L.A. community, coming together in times of crisis to support one another. If you are in the area, be sure to attend FireAid and show your support for those affected by the wildfires. Together, we can make a difference and help rebuild our community. #FireAid #LAWildfireRelief #SupportLA
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The remains appear to have been in the bog for an “extended period of time,” public safety officials said. There is no danger to the public.
LEWISTON, Maine — An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a Lewiston bog by a nearby resident.
According to a news release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the human remains were discovered Saturday afternoon in the Garcelon Bog located at the end of Russell Street after a nearby resident had discovered the remains and contacted authorities.
A preliminary investigation indicated the remains had been in the bog for an “extended period of time” and there is no threat to the public, the release stated. The remains were brought to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for examination and identification.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South is assisting the Lewiston Police Department with the investigation, the release stated.
Maine State Police evidence response technicians, game wardens, and Lewiston Public Works assisted at the scene.
Authorities in Lewiston, Maine have made a chilling discovery in a bog on the outskirts of town – human remains were found scattered throughout the area. The Lewiston Police Department and Maine State Police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the identity of the deceased individual and the circumstances surrounding their death.
The gruesome find has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, leaving residents on edge and eager for answers. The area surrounding the bog has been cordoned off as investigators comb through the scene for clues and evidence.
The Lewiston Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the discovery of the human remains to come forward and assist in the investigation. As details continue to unfold, the community is left grappling with the unsettling reality of a potential tragedy unfolding in their own backyard.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as authorities work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the human remains discovered in the Lewiston bog.
Wednesday was a big day for hockey in Minnesota, as organizers kicked off the 19th annual Hockey Day Minnesota event. Through Jan. 25, organizers expect about 15,000 people to enjoy the fun on the ice and the thrills of rides at the park.
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Wednesday was a big day for hockey in Minnesota, as organizers kicked off the 19th annual Hockey Day Minnesota event.
Through Jan. 25, organizers expect about 15,000 people to enjoy the fun on the ice and the thrills of rides at the park.
“What makes this event one of one? Access to Valleyfair. Valleyfair in its 50 year history has never opened in the winter. If you want the ultimate Minnesota passport stamp: I rode a ride at Valleyfair in January,” organizer Erik Radtke said.
Valleyfair welcomes thrill-seekers in January
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Of course, January weather meant visitors stayed away from the Power Tower and the Wild Thing rollercoasters. Instead, the park fired up its more family friendly rides; like Flying Eagle, Scrambler, Tilter, Antique Autos, and a carousel.
“The carousel was warm, they put some insulation up for it, so it’s very cool that it’s blocked from the wind,” Angela McCallum of Eagan said. “We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to come in the winter. Plus were big hockey fans… we bought our tickets the first day they came out.”
What’s next:
A general admission ticket this weekend costs $79. On Saturday, visitors will also have an opportunity to watch the University of Minnesota’s hockey team play.
Join us as we celebrate Hockey Day Minnesota in Shakopee! The festivities are in full swing as we commemorate the great sport of hockey in our community. From outdoor games to indoor tournaments, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Come out and show your support for our local teams as they compete in friendly competitions throughout the day. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, Hockey Day Minnesota in Shakopee is the place to be.
Don’t miss out on the action – lace up your skates, grab your gear, and join us as we celebrate all things hockey in our great city. Let’s make this Hockey Day one to remember! #HockeyDayMinnesota #ShakopeeHockey
An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to euthanize its entire flock, jeopardizing the future of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm.
The presence of the virus, which is highly contagious and deadly among domestic poultry, was confirmed by lab tests late Thursday, Crescent Duck Farm President Doug Corwin said in an interview this morning.
The farm began euthanizing its inventory, which Corwin said numbered just over 99,000 birds, over the weekend. The culling process is ongoing, with officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on-site. A quarantine is in place, with strict biosecurity measures in place, including restricted access, to ensure that the virus remains contained, Corwin said.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, an influenza type A virus, is carried by wild birds, which can be infected with the virus but show no signs of illness, according to USDA. Wild birds can carry the disease to new areas when migrating, potentially exposing domestic poultry to the virus. There is currently no treatment for the virus, which can wipe out entire flocks within a matter of days. For that reason, euthanizing flocks is generally the only way to ensure containment and protect other birds.
Avian influenza A viruses rarely infect people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which considers risk to the general public low. People who have job-related or recreational exposures to infected birds are at higher risk of infection, the CDC says. The virus is not known to be transmissible among humans.
No one at Crescent Duck Farm is known to have contracted the virus, Corwin said. Everyone is being monitored.
The Suffolk County Health Department said in a statement late yesterday that the “county is working with state agencies to ensure public health and safety. There is minimal risk to public health.”
The current U.S. outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, an influenza type A virus, began in February 2022 and has affected nearly 139 million birds across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including 652 commercial folks and 779 backyard flocks, according to the most recent data published by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Future of Long Island’s last duck farm is uncertain
Doug Corwin surrounded by 4-day-old ducklings on his family’s Aquebogue duck farm, Long Island’s last. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti (2020 file photo)
Corwin said the outbreak at his family’s farm leaves its future up in the air. After culling operations are completed, which will take about a week, a massive cleanup will be undertaken.
“I’ve got to get all these facilities totally washed out, totally disinfected, totally scrubbed. Then APHIS comes back and swabs everything to make sure there’s no viral particles in all of the barns, then at that point in time, the quarantine would be lifted,” Corwin said. “It’s going to be a two, three month process,” he said. “It’s a huge, huge task.”
“Does it mean I’m going to start up again? I’ve got a lot of hurdles to overcome to start up again,” Corwin said. “You don’t snap your fingers and — you have to realize that the reason that I’m in business is my genetics are so different from my competition that I’ve got tremendous demand in the restaurant trade,” he said.
Corwin, a fourth-generation co-owner of the family duck farm, has worked in the business since he graduated from college. Crescent Duck Farm, in operation since 1908, has over the past 70 or 80 years, “developed a meatier bird that has enough skin fat to make it really, really succulent when you cook it, without making it overly fatty.” For that reason, it’s the duck of choice among the “white-tablecloth trade” to which his business caters. That selective breeding is “what’s kept us in business,” Corwin said.
The state is working with Crescent Duck Farm to try to preserve the genetic material the Corwins developed over the span of decades. Corwin said it’s possible the eggs he’s got from prior to the outbreak will meet testing requirements and can be hatched at another hatchery. That remains to be seen, he said.
“I normally keep 7,000 or so females laying eggs,” he said. “Hopefully there’s enough genetic diversity there” to make starting from scratch successful.
“That might be the basis of being able to start up again —might, might,” Corwin said. “I can’t say that yet because — I’m talking like a year or two down the road,” he said.
Females don’t lay eggs until they’re six months old. First the eggs must be hatched, which takes time, then the birds have to grow, and the farm would have to build up its population.
“You’ve got to realize I’ve got a huge overhead here,” Corwin said. “This isn’t a little farm stand type operation. It’s not like I can go to Agway and buy some seed,” he said.
“There’s a huge amount of pride in what we’ve developed and grown here,” Corwin said. “We sell to the best of the best purveyors. We sell to the best of the best restaurants.”
But it’s a very complicated business. “The only reason I’m in it is because I was born in it. I got a good education. I loved it. I still love it. This is my life,” Corwin, now 66, said.
“Now we employ 75 people, of which at least 46 or 47are laid off at this point in time,” he said. Nearly all of them are long-time employees. “People stay here, families stay here with me,” he said.
The past several days have taken a toll. “The tears… I couldn’t walk through this place in the last week without crying,” after telling his workers what was going on. “As soon as I got the diagnosis, I talked to everybody. I knew what this thing was. It was like Covid for ducks. Everything ended.”
If Crescent Duck Farm has a future, it will be in the hands of the next generation, he said. “But it’s a big nut,” he said. They’re going to have to decide and if they really want it, “I will do my best to support them and make sure it happens for them,” Corwin said.
“It would be a one- to two-year fight to get going again.”
Corwin said the farm has “phenomenal community support” government support too. “I’ve always tried to do the right thing in life,” he said. “We put $5 million in capital investment building a waste treatment plant here. That’s huge. We get nitrogen levels well below drinking water quality,” Corwin said.
“I hate to throw it away,” he said, recalling the sadness he felt watching dozens of other duck farms go out of business.
Duck farming along the Peconic River and its creeks and tributaries began in Riverhead in the late 19th Century. It became a major sector of the agricultural industry on Long Island, where 100 duck farms once flourished. The region became famous for the Pekin ducks grown here.
“I always wanted to die a duck farmer and I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do that at this point,” Corwin said.
“Right now I’ve gotta get through this, one step at a time, one day at a time,” he said. He realizes the legacy not just of the family farm, but of the legacy of duck farming in the entire region is on the line.
“This is iconic,” Corwin said. “I don’t really want the only Long Island ducks to be baseball players.”
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The recent outbreak of bird flu has forced the closure of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm as the culling of 99,000 birds is currently underway. This devastating news has rocked the local community and raised concerns about the future of the poultry industry in the area.
The outbreak, which was confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture, has prompted officials to take swift action to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus. The affected farm, located in Suffolk County, has been ordered to euthanize all of its ducks in an effort to contain the outbreak and protect other poultry farms in the region.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the constant threat that diseases like bird flu pose to the agriculture industry. The closure of Long Island’s last duck farm will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the local economy and the livelihoods of those who rely on the farm for their income.
As the culling of the birds continues, authorities are urging poultry farmers and residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. It is a challenging time for the community, but with proper measures in place, hopefully, the outbreak can be contained and the industry can eventually recover.
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The storm’s impact will be felt for days in cities in the South unaccustomed to the deep freeze that has gripped most of the nation this week. About 20 million people across the region were under winter weather advisories and warnings, according to the National Weather Service.
The Florida capital of Tallahassee, which usually gets temperatures in the 60s at this time of year, is expecting an overnight low of 20 degrees. Sleet and snow-topped 2 inches in at least one location in Tallahassee, according to preliminary snowfall estimates from the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.
“This has been the worst winter storm to hit the Gulf Coast in decades,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said.
The dig-out, so common in the nation’s northern tier, was underway in earnest from Texas to Florida while challenged by a dearth of snow plows. Residents were urged not to travel on the iced-over roadways, and temperatures were expected to linger around freezing into Thursday.
The storm began its march Tuesday in Texas, blanketing highways and snarling traffic before making its way east. Neighboring Louisiana saw it first-ever blizzard warning. New Orleans International Airport recorded 8 inches of snow, triple the previous record set more than 60 years ago, the National Weather Service reported. Records fell in Alabama, and parts of Mississippi were hit with almost a foot of snow.
In Florida, the Pensacola area broke the state’s 130-year-old record for total snowfall. The National Weather Service reported 8.9 inches in Pensacola and 9.8 inches in Milton, both breaking the previous Florida record of 4 inches set in 1954.
“We plead with our with our residents to continue to stay off the road,” Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “They not only put themselves at risk, but they put our first responders at risk − and our ability to respond at risk.”
∎ Interstate 10 was closed Wednesday evening in both directions for about 200 miles from the Alabama-Florida state line to near Tallahassee because of the icy conditions on the road and expected freezing temperatures overnight.
∎ The 10 inches of snowfall in New Orleans on Tuesday shattered the previous official record of 2.7 inches in December 1963, although unofficially the February 1895 storm also dumped 10 inches at the city’s Audubon Park. The last time New Orleans received any measurable snowfall was 2009, according to the National Weather Service.
∎ In Alabama, 7.5 inches fell in Mobile, where such accumulations have not been seen in more than 60 years, according to the weather service.
Jacksonville Airport records first measurable snow since 1989
In its Record Event Report on Wednesday night, the National Weather Service confirmed that one-tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation, mostly in the form of sleet, fell at the Jacksonville International Airport just after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
While Northeast Florida experienced far less snow than the Florida Panhandle or Southeast Georgia — the Panhandle town of Milton recorded nearly 10 inches on Tuesday and Wednesday — the First Coast’s snowstorm ranks among Jacksonville’s top five snowfalls in National Weather Service archives dating to 1871.
Jacksonville’s last measurable snow before Wednesday occurred on Dec. 23, 1989, when 0.8 inches fell. The city’s record snowfall came on Feb. 13, 1899, when a winter storm dumped snow to the depth of 1.9 inches on Northeast Florida.
The National Weather Service also issued a Record Event Report for Alma, Georgia, which recorded its highest-ever single-day snowfall of 5 inches.
At least 12 people have died, seven of them in Texas. Near La Pryor, 100 miles west of San Antonio, five people were killed Tuesday in a crash in icy conditions. Two people also have died from cold exposure in Austin, officials said.
In Alabama, the Dale County Coroner’s office confirmed two deaths likely related to the weather − one in a car crash, the other in a house fire. And in Georgia, Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Director Chris Stallings said a “critical needs” patient went outside and died of hypothermia.
A 19-year-old was killed Wednesday afternoon when his vehicle overturned into the icy waters of Cross Creek in North Carolina, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Police spokesperson Rickelle Harrell said the weather conditions contributed to the crash and speed was not a factor.
Snow in Florida’s capital city a ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’
The storm brought a rare snow day to Tallahassee, shutting down practically the entire city and giving people a chance to throw snowballs or sleighs down a hill — some for the first time.
Local schools, universities, and state, local government agencies and Tallahassee International Airport had already planned to close for the day. But the sleet and snowstorm rendered Tallahassee an utter ghost town. Nearly every business in town closed, at least for the first part of the day, before a beaming sun began to melt some of the ice.
Outside, the usual traffic noise of honking horns and screeching tires was replaced by the sound of laughter as kids and the young-hearted alike played outside. The Flom sisters, Pandora, 18, and Kalliope, 15, rigged cardboard boxes with exercise bands to race down a frozen hill at Lafayette Park in Midtown.
“It’s hard to comprehend that this is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” the older sister said as she wiped ice from her smile.
— Jeff Burlew, Douglas Soule, Ana Goñi-Lessan, and Elena Barrera, Tallahassee Democrat
Snow collapses old Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama
The roof of the Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama, a building that was in the process of being demolished, collapsed under the weight of the snow Wednesday morning, the city said in a Facebook post.
“The collapse occurred in a manner consistent with the plans for the building’s ongoing demolition,” the city said. “Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the mosaic murals were undamaged.”
The port city received 7 1/2 inches of snow Tuesday as part of the massive storm hitting the Gulf Coast states. WKRG-TV showed drone footage of the collapsed roof in a building whose demolition started in September.
Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver
Tallahassee sees a winter Waffle House indicator
In Florida, Tallahassee police have advised residents to stay off icy roads. But a handful of brave patrons made their way to one local Waffle House on Wednesday morning – bundled up, clutching fresh cups of coffee to warm their hands for the walk back home. The full menu wasn’t available, but Tallahassee’s Waffle Houses were serving the “Emergency Bowl Menu.”
Customers could enjoy a bacon, egg and cheese bowl with their hash browns. Best known for being an indicator of how severe a hurricane threat is, the Waffle House easily withstood the Florida winter storm threat in Tallahassee.
Waffle House said the limited menu is designed to accommodate lower staffing levels and to serve guests quickly. The chain’s website shows eight 24-hour locations in and around the city.
− Kyla A. Sanford, Tallahassee Democrat
For Houston resident, snow makes her feel ‘like a kid inside’
Not since elementary school had retired truck driver Thelma Foster seen the snow fall the way it did Monday night in Houston.
“I just started feeling all warm like a kid inside,” Foster, 55, told USA TODAY.
Foster was prepared for any possible power outages with portable generators and camping heaters from her planning for Hurricane Beryl last year. She’s staying off the roads and has spent the last few days enjoying the powdery snow from her apartment window with coffee in hand, wrapped in a blanket. This, she said, is the best way to take in the frigid weather.
“I’ve been taking in every moment,” Foster said. “I’ve really enjoyed it.”
− Sam Woodward
Storm will be costly to businesses
AccuWeather issued a preliminary estimate of $14-$17 billion across the South for total damage and economic loss from the snow, ice and extreme cold. Porter noted that businesses have been forced to shut down, in some cases for days, and supply chain and shipping logistics have been severely disrupted.
“With the cold remaining in place, the impacts and interruptions from this winter storm will be felt for days to come,” Porter said.
Concern for the homeless in Pensacola
In Pensacola, transit bus drivers provided free transportation to area cold weather shelters that made room for record numbers of people. Waterfront Mission staff moved all the furniture out of its lobby to make room for emergency cots and pallets.
Pensacola police have been reaching out to people who stay in camps or on the streets asking whether they need help or a ride to a shelter. For those who refuse, police offer them donated blankets and sleeping bags.
“We have officers out there patrolling, and if they’re contacted by anyone that wants assistance, we’re going to transport them to any shelter that’s available that’s open,” officer Gregory Gordon said. “We’re going to get them off streets.”
Stunning snowfall totals sweep across South
Babbie, Alabama, 100 miles northeast of Pensacola, claimed the region’s highest snow total with 11.5 inches reported, according to the National Weather service snowfall report. Lafayette, Louisiana, checked in at 10.5 inches.
Milton led the way in Florida, but several locations reported 9 inches − as did Cordele, Georgia, 160 miles south of Atlanta. In Texas, La Porte outside Houston recorded 6 inches, and in Mississippi, Evanston reported 5 1/2 inches.
Still, a more likely community topped the weather service list: 48 inches fell in Rodman, N.Y.
Those cancellations include hundreds of flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports in Houston, which both planned to resume operations later Wednesday after temporarily suspending them for the storm. Cities such as New Orleans, Charleston, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida, were also seeing major cancellations. Read more here.
“This will be the most significant winter storm the Greater Houston area has experienced since at least 1960,” the weather service in Houston said.
Elsewhere, New Orleans hasn’t seen measurable snowfall since 2009. And it has been 35 years for Jacksonville.
“This will be an historic snowfall for the Gulf Coast,” noted meteorologist Paul Douglas on X, who added that in many parts of that region, “there are no plows – they will pretty much wait for the snow to melt (which happens later this week).” Read more here.
Rare snow in Louisiana is a thrill for this family
For 21-year-old meteorology student Gabriel Hebert, a once-in-a-lifetime winter storm in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, isn’t just a snow day, but a great learning opportunity.
“I’m so thrilled,” he told USA TODAY. “This is my favorite kind of weather.”
Hebert had been monitoring the storm for a few days, staying up late to track snowfall. In preparation, his family left open their cabinets to prevent pipes from freezing, have all agreed to stay off the roads and stocked up on essential food for the days ahead.
“We don’t know how to prepare for anything like this,” Hebert said. As the snow fell and his family bunkered down, his young siblings relished the first. “I just want to enjoy this time with my family, watching them make snow angels and snowmen,” he said.
− Sam Woodward
In New Orleans, ‘taking time to really sit and enjoy it’
New Orleans resident Claire Spenard has had her fair share of snow days from her time growing up in Rochester, New York. At first, she thought the weather predictions of a frozen landscape in the South were a hoax. Now watching schools and major highways close, she regrets failing to buy a shovel before the storm hit.
“It reminds me of being home, and I never thought I would say that,” Spenard told USA TODAY.
The 23-year-old ballet teacher and server described a ghost town of a city sprinkled with excited children seeing snow for the first time, making snowmen and walking in the middle of roads untouched by cars.
Her advice for those not used to braving the cold? Yield to the occasional vehicle and soak up the wonder.
“Sit and watch, ’cause it’s really beautiful,” Spenard said. “And I think that’s what a lot of people here are doing, they’re taking time to really sit and enjoy it, ’cause that’s what people in New Orleans do about most things.”
− Sam Woodward
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Winter storms are a common occurrence in the northern parts of the United States, but when they hit the usually temperate South, the effects can be devastating. A rare winter storm that swept through the Southern states has already proven deadly, with multiple fatalities reported and many more injured.
The storm brought heavy snowfall, icy roads, and freezing temperatures to areas that are not equipped to handle such conditions. In states like Texas, where winter weather is a rarity, the infrastructure and resources are not in place to effectively deal with the aftermath of the storm.
As the storm passes and the sun comes out, residents in the South are now faced with the daunting task of digging out from the snow and ice. Power outages have left many without heat or electricity, making the situation even more dire.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to clear roads, restore power, and provide aid to those in need. It will be a long and difficult road to recovery for the Southern states affected by this rare winter storm, but the resilience and strength of the community will surely shine through in the days ahead.
Pep Guardiola has only made two changes from the side that beat Ipswich, with exactly the same back five of goalkeeper and defence.
That illustrates how much he wants to retain that consistency and solidity, especially defensively.
In midfield, Bernardo Silva replaces Ilkay Gundogan (an upgrade), and Savinho comes in for Jeremy Doku on the left wing (you’re not losing much, if anything).
Their starting XI looks strong, albeit Matheus Nunes is definitely not a natural right-back. The trouble is the bench: two goalkeepers, a half-fit John Stones, three academy players, the out-of-form Gundogan and Grealish.
The only fully fit genuine game-changers in my eyes are Rico Lewis (naturally a full-back), and James McAtee, who only had one senior goal for City about a month ago.
The stage is set for a blockbuster Champions League clash as Paris Saint-Germain take on Manchester City at the Parc des Princes. Both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an enthralling encounter, with the players currently going through their warm-ups on the pitch.
Stay tuned for live updates as we bring you all the action from this highly anticipated match. Will PSG’s star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Neymar and Mbappe be able to outshine Manchester City’s formidable squad led by Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling? Only time will tell.
Make sure to follow along for minute-by-minute updates, analysis, and commentary as these two European heavyweights battle it out for a spot in the Champions League final. It’s bound to be a thrilling night of football, so don’t miss a moment of the action!
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From Boston to Worcester, people woke up to a snow-covered state.
Leominster got hit with about 5 inches of snow, and the jackpot area was Holden with 6 inches.
The quick-moving system pushed through overnight, limiting its impact. The snow has stopped, but it’s still on the ground. And it’s going to be important to get that snow out of the way before arctic temperatures move into the region later this week.
Big time cold is on the way on Tuesday and Wednesday, and our First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert for both days as a result. A slight warmup will arrive in time for the weekend.
In Worcester, only flurries were still falling as of 6 a.m. Snow was still covering the roads, creating some click conditions. A snow emergency is in effect in the city and some cars had already been ticketed on Monday morning.
Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, most schools are closed and fewer people are working, so there haven’t been any major issues reported on the roads as of yet.
There is also a decent coat of snow in Boston, which received about 4 inches of snow. Snow had mostly stopped as of 6 a.m. No snow emergency or parking ban was put in place, but there are slushy conditions on area roadways.
Winter Storm Avery has left its mark on Massachusetts, dropping a whopping 6 inches of snow across the state. The storm hit hard and fast, causing hazardous road conditions and widespread power outages.
As the snow begins to taper off, cleanup efforts are now underway. Plows are out in full force, working around the clock to clear the roads and make them safe for drivers. Utility crews are also working diligently to restore power to those affected by outages.
Residents are urged to use caution when traveling and to allow extra time for their commutes. It’s important to drive slowly and carefully on snow-covered roads to avoid accidents.
Despite the challenges that come with a winter storm of this magnitude, the people of Massachusetts are resilient and are coming together to help one another during this time of need. Stay safe and stay warm, Massachusetts!
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a body was found underneath a bridge.On Saturday morning at 9:44am, The E-911 Communications Center received a call in regards to a report of an adult male beneath a bridge.Authorities arrived and the man was found dead on an embankment beneath a bridge on Blackjack Road.The bridge goes over Lake Hartwell near Foxwood Hills.The coroner said it is presumed the victim died on Friday.The victim was identified by the coroner as 21-year-old Richard Christian Craig of Westminster. An autopsy will be performed on Monday to determine his cause of death.The Sheriff’s Office believes that there is no danger to the public.
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. —
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a body was found underneath a bridge.
On Saturday morning at 9:44am, The E-911 Communications Center received a call in regards to a report of an adult male beneath a bridge.
Authorities arrived and the man was found dead on an embankment beneath a bridge on Blackjack Road.
The bridge goes over Lake Hartwell near Foxwood Hills.
The coroner said it is presumed the victim died on Friday.
The victim was identified by the coroner as 21-year-old Richard Christian Craig of Westminster.
An autopsy will be performed on Monday to determine his cause of death.
The Sheriff’s Office believes that there is no danger to the public.
Authorities in [City] have launched a death investigation after a body was discovered under a bridge on [Street] earlier today.
Police were called to the scene after a passerby reported seeing the body lying under the bridge. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and it is unclear at this time how long the body had been there.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of death and are treating the case as suspicious until more information is gathered. The area has been cordoned off as they collect evidence and interview any potential witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the [City] Police Department at [Phone number]. Updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
There’s a new league on the scene in the women’s basketball world. Unrivaled, which was cofounded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to give players an alternative to going overseas in the offseason, continued Week 1 action with a pair of games Saturday afternoon at Wayfair Arena just outside of Miami.
Day 2 served as the debut for the two teams that didn’t play Friday, Phantom BC and Laces BC. The Phatom struggled to find a rhythm due to being shorthanded due to an calf injury to Marina Mabrey, who’ll be out for two to four weeks. Sabrina Ionescu hit the court in a competitive game for the first time since her offseason surgery and led the way for her team with 14 points. Laces guard Kayla McBride led all scorers with 25 points and went 6 of 12 from the perimeter to lead her team to a 86-48 win. Tiffany Hayes tallied nine assists to help the Laces.
In the second game, Skylar Diggins-Smith recorded her second game-winning bucket for the Lunar Owls, though this time it was with a free throw. Collier, who is also the Lunar Owls (2-0) captain, led all scorers with 31 points in the 79-70 defeat of Rose BC (0-2).
Week 1 will conclude Monday night with two more games. Vinyl BC (1-0) will take on Phantom BC (0-1) and Laces (1-0) will face Mist BC (0-1). The first game is scheduled to tip at 8:30 p.m. on TNT.
Unrivaled’s regular season will run through March 10, with the highly-anticipated 1-on-1 tournament set to for Feb. 10, 13 and 14. The four-team, single-elimination playoffs will start with the semifinals on March 16 and the championship on March 18.
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Jan. 17
Lunar Owls BC 84, Mist BC 80
Vinyl BC 79, Rose BC 73
Saturday, Jan. 18
Laces, 86, Phantom 48
Lunar Owls BC 79, Rose BC 70
Monday, Jan. 20
Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Laces BC vs. Mist BC, 9:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 2
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Jan. 24
Phantom BC vs. Mist BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, Jan. 25
Mist BC vs. Rose BC, 6 p.m. — truTV
Lunar Owls BC vs. Phantom BC, 7 p.m. — truTV
Monday, Jan. 27
Vinyl BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Rose BC vs. Laces BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 3
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Jan. 31
Phantom BC vs. Rose BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Laces BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, Feb. 1
Mist BC vs. Vinyl BC, 6 p.m. — truTV
Rose BC vs. Laces BC, 7 p.m. — tru TV
Monday, Feb. 3
Mist BC vs. Phantom BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Lunar Owls BC vs. Vinyl BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 4
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Feb. 7
Phantom BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Mist BC vs. Rose BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, Feb. 8
Vinyl BC vs. Laces BC, 6 p.m. — truTV
Lunar Owls BC vs. Mist BC, 7 p.m. — truTV
Monday, Feb. 10
1-on-1 Tournament, 7 p.m. — TBD
Thursday, Feb. 13
1-on-1 Tournament, 6:30 p.m. — TBD
Week 5
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Feb. 14
1-on-1 Tournament, 7:30 p.m. — TBD
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Vinyl BC vs. Rose BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Laces BC vs. Phantom BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 6
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Feb. 21
Rose BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Vinyl BC vs. Mist BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, Feb. 22
Lunar Owls BC vs. Laces BC, 6 p.m. — truTV
Phantom BC vs. Vinyl BC, 7 p.m. — truTV
Monday, Feb. 24
Rose BC vs. Phantom BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Mist BC vs. Laces BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 7
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, Feb. 28
Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Phantom BC vs. Mist BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, March 1
Vinyl BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 6 p.m. — truTV
Rose BC vs. Mist BC, 7 p.m. — tru TV
Monday, March 3
Laces BC vs. Rose BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Lunar Owls BC vs. Phantom BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 8
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Friday, March 7
Phantom BC vs. Laces BC, 7:15 p.m. — TNT
Lunar Owls BC vs. Rose BC, 8:15 p.m. — TNT
Saturday, March 8
Laces BC vs. Mist BC, 6 p.m. — tru TV
Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC, 7 p.m. — tru TV
Monday, March 10
Mist BC vs. Lunar Owls BC, 7:30 p.m. — TNT
Rose BC vs. Vinyl BC, 8:30 p.m. — TNT
Week 9 (Playoffs)
All times ET and all games will also stream on Max.
Sunday, March 16
Semifinal 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7:15 p.m. — TBD
Semifinal 2: TBD vs. TBD, 8:15 p.m. — TBD
Monday, March 18
Final: TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. — TBD
Attention all basketball fans! The highly anticipated new basketball league, Unrivaled Basketball, is now officially underway. With a roster of top talent and exciting matchups, you won’t want to miss a single game.
Here is the full schedule for the upcoming games, along with tip times and where you can watch them:
– Monday, May 3rd: New York vs. Los Angeles at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN – Wednesday, May 5th: Chicago vs. Miami at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV – Friday, May 7th: Houston vs. Boston at 9:00 PM ET on TNT – Sunday, May 9th: Dallas vs. Golden State at 3:30 PM ET on ABC
Make sure to mark your calendars and tune in to catch all the action. Whether you’re watching from home or at your favorite sports bar, Unrivaled Basketball promises to deliver thrilling games and fierce competition.
Don’t miss out on the excitement – stay up to date with the latest news and updates on Unrivaled Basketball by following along on social media and visiting their website. Let the games begin! #UnrivaledBasketball #TipOffTime #WhereToWatch
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FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence Police Department, in collaboration with SLED and other agencies, is searching for a missing child who was reportedly abducted Thursday afternoon, according to Captain Stephen Starling of the Florence Police Department.
Captain Starling stated that the child is believed to have been abducted by Macie Eaddy.
Eaddy is thought to be driving a white Mitsubishi Lancer with a South Carolina temporary tag, XWR0804H.
The last confirmed sighting of Eaddy and the child was Thursday afternoon at Rose’s on South Irby Street. Authorities believe they may no longer be in the area.
Anyone with information about the suspect, the vehicle, or the child is urged to contact the Florence Police Department or call 911 immediately.
Further updates are expected to be released as more information becomes available.
Authorities are on high alert as they continue their search for a missing child who is believed to have been abducted. The child, a 7-year-old boy named Ethan, was last seen playing in his front yard yesterday afternoon.
Witnesses reported seeing a suspicious vehicle in the area around the time of Ethan’s disappearance, leading authorities to believe that he may have been taken against his will. The vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan with tinted windows.
Search teams, including K-9 units and helicopters, have been deployed to scour the area for any signs of the missing child. The community has also come together to distribute flyers and spread the word in hopes of bringing Ethan home safely.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Ethan’s whereabouts or the suspicious vehicle to come forward immediately. The safety and well-being of this child are of utmost importance, and every effort is being made to locate him and reunite him with his family.
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