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Seaweed heading to Florida may have flesh-eating bacteria

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

The massive amounts of seaweed washing up on Florida’s shores lately are smelly, ugly and potentially deadly.In May, Florida Atlantic University researchers published a study finding flesh-eating bacteria living on a blob of microplastics and sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean that is double the width of the U.S.These bacteria can cause intestinal distress and can even result in a life-threatening condition that kills muscles, nerves and flesh and eventually causes sepsis and death. They can enter the body through open wounds or from the consumption of raw fish like oysters.This discovery is a reminder to avoid seaweed, avoid exposing open wounds to seawater and to be cautious of raw fish, said Dr. Jose Alexander, clinical microbiologist and director of microbiology, virology and immunology for AdventHealth Orlando.“Are you going to stop going to the ocean in the summer? Probably not. But if you have an open wound, try to avoid the water,” he said. “Maybe avoid [being] close to that se...

Investigators hunt for cause of I-95 collapse in Philly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

By Mike Catalini and Marc Levy | Associated PressState and federal investigators were trying to find out Monday why a tanker fire collapsed a section of the East Coast’s main north-south highway, throwing hundreds of thousands of morning commutes into chaos and disrupting commerce for untold numbers of businesses.Interstate 95 will be closed in both directions for weeks at the start of summer travel season. Motorists should expect extensive delays and street closures, and avoid the northeast corner of the sixth-largest city in the country, transportation officials said.The accident also disrupted the car route from Canada to Florida through the Boston, New York and Washington metropolitan areas, increasing Americans’ dependence on air travel and the interstate rail network.Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll said the I-95 segment carries roughly 160,000 vehicles per day and was likely the busiest interstate in Pennsylvania.Sunday morning’s fire se...

Suspect exposed himself to two minors near San Carlos schools, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly exposed himself to two minors in San Carlos on Wednesday afternoon near two schools, according to a press release from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. One dead, six injured in Antioch birthday party shooting The sheriff's office says around 2:35 p.m. deputies were called to the 1700 block of Arroyo Avenue, just outside of the elementary Arroyo School and Central Middle School. A caller reported a man had exposed himself to two juvenile girls. The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s or 50s with dark eyes, dark hair and a receding hairline. He also has gray hair on the sides, the sheriff's office said. His car is described as a white, four-door hatchback, and it was last seen heading north on Cedar Street. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-contai...

Teenager killed in Antioch birthday party shooting identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

(KRON) -- A teenager who was shot and killed during a mass shooting at a birthday party in Antioch on Saturday has been identified by her family and friends. Student blames affirmative action for college rejections, but CA law doesn’t allow that Nadia Tirado, 18, was shot when she was at a birthday party filled with young adults. Witnesses at the scene told police that shots rang out after some uninvited guests arrived at the party. Seven people were shot, including Tirado. The shooting caused a panic, and the crowd dispersed out into the neighborhood for cover. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Tirado's family writes that she suffered a gunshot wound to her lower abdomen. She was later declared dead at a local hospital. The suspect(s) in the ...

Sakkari, Vekic win 1st-round matches at grass-court Nottingham Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Top-seeded Maria Sakkari won her opening match at the Nottingham Open on Monday, while former champion Donna Vekic also advanced to the last 16 at the grass-court tournament.Sakkari, the No. 8-ranked Greek, beat Xiyu Wang of China 6-2, 7-6 (6) after Vekic of Croatia defeated Cristina Bucsa of Spain 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.Vekic won the event in 2017 and lost in the final in ’19.Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil is the defending champion in Nottingham and is coming off reaching the semifinals at the French Open last week.She plays Tuesday along with a slew of British players including new British No. 1 Katie Boulter, who has taken over from Emma Raducanu.___More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Browns’ Winfrey has assault charged dismissed after he completed diversion program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey had a misdemeanor assault charge against him dropped in Texas after he completed a pretrial diversion program.According to Harris County Court documents, Winfrey’s case was dismissed on June 9.The 22-year-old Winfrey was arrested in April after he allegedly caused “bodily injury” during an argument with a woman he was dating.Winfrey has had a turbulent tenure with Cleveland since the Browns drafted him in the fourth round in 2022 out of Oklahoma. He was disciplined by the team as a rookie last season on at least two occasions, and Winfrey acknowledged he needed to mature as a professional.Last week, Winfrey and cornerback Greg Newsome II were robbed at gunpoint by six masked men in downtown Cleveland outside a nightclub. Neither player was hurt in the incident, which remains under investigation.Winfrey remained inside the team’s facility last week for two days while the Browns practiced outdoors during mi...

Biden bringing on ex-labor secretary and DNC chair Tom Perez to help with implementation push

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has named Tom Perez, a former labor secretary and Democratic National Committee chairman, to be a senior adviser and his liaison to state and local governments as the White House turns its focus toward implementing Biden’s infrastructure and climate legislation.Perez will lead the office of intergovernmental affairs, replacing Julie Rodriguez whom Biden tapped to be the manager for his reelection campaign. The White House emphasized that he brings experience working at the local, state and federal levels, which prepares him to meet the needs of officials across government. He will also advise Biden on immigration and labor issues, and work on other projects as assigned. Perez’s selection reflects the administration’s view that the successful implementation of massive infrastructure, technology and climate legislation passed in Biden’s first two years in office — and with it Biden’s own legacy — will rise and fall on...

Oregon jury finds PacifiCorp utility responsible for causing devastating 2020 wildfires in civil lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon jury finds PacifiCorp utility responsible for causing devastating 2020 wildfires in civil lawsuit.Source

Top teams not worried when NASCAR Cup Series takes only break in grinding schedule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The relentless grind of the NASCAR Cup Series pauses this week, and just about everybody involved with the cars is looking to take advantage.Martin Truex Jr. plans to go fishing after claiming his second victory of the season on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Aric Almirola’s wife and children were in wine country to watch his surprising Xfinity Series victory at Sonoma on Saturday because they’re all spending the next 10 days in California, surfing and hiking and going to a Dodgers game on Father’s Day.NASCAR’s schedule in its top flight is famously busy: This is the teams’ sole weekend without a race between the Daytona 500 on Feb. 19 and the Cup Series championship at Phoenix on Nov. 5.But for the teams and drivers doing their best work now, it’s natural to wonder whether the break could slow their momentum right before the start of the 10-race sprint to the eight-race Cup playoffs.Kyle Busch is the hottest driver on the grid, with fo...

What is causing the recent sinkholes in Colorado?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:13:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With the rainfall that the Front Range saw in May and the first part of June, you may expect there to be some consequences.Vegetation is greener, rivers and creeks are fuller, and, in some places, the earth -- or, in many cases, the road -- crumbles and creates a giant crater. Road gives way to create sinkhole in Parker Colorado has seen a number of road collapses from sinkholes lately. Most recently, in Parker, when a road had to be closed due to a sinkhole.What is a sinkhole?A sinkhole is an area with no natural external surface drainage, according to the United States Geological Survey. Because of this, when it rains, water has nowhere else to go and will stay inside the sinkhole and typically drain into the rock below.What is likely causing these recent sinkholes?Not all sinkholes are caused by the same thing, but the recent sinkholes seen in Colorado have been likely caused by rain and water in general.According to USGS, rainfall moves down through the soil a...