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Austin Pets Alive! issues foster appeal amid heat wave

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the National Weather Service extending its heat alerts through Monday evening and heat index readings climbing, Austin Pets Alive! issued a "special appeal" Sunday for additional pet fosters.The shelter said its water chillers, misters and other resources can't combat the heat, urging residents to consider fostering to help get dogs indoors into cooler environments. Foster sign-ups can run anywhere from a few days' commitments to a couple of weeks or however long it takes for a dog to get adopted.Austin Pets Alive! issued a special appeal Sunday requesting additional dog fosters amid the latest heat wave. (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)Austin Pets Alive! issued a special appeal Sunday requesting additional dog fosters amid the latest heat wave. (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)"You can also help by becoming an APA! volunteer and take dogs on early morning walks or to help with extra water breaks," the release read in part.More information on pet fostering at APA! is...

21-year-old killed in collision on Highway 47 in Lincoln County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - A 21-year-old man was killed and two adults injured following a head-on collision Saturday on Highway 47 in Lincoln County.According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 10:25 p.m. on East State Highway 47, just east of Anna Avenue.A 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound when, for reasons unknown, the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2016 Chevrolet 2500 head-on. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The driver of the Trailblazer, Scott Weisheyer of Troy, was rushed to Mercy Hospital Lincoln but died shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.The driver and passenger in the Chevy 2500 suffered minor injuries. They were taken to a local hospital.State troopers s...

Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

Bradley Beal is being traded to Phoenix, set to form a new power trio alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker after the Washington Wizards and the Suns agreed Sunday on the first blockbuster of the offseason, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.Phoenix has agreed to sending Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and a package of future second-round picks to Washington, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade is pending league approval.Beal — a three-time All-Star — waived his no-trade clause to make the deal happen, said his agent, Mark Bartelstein.ESPN first reported details of the trade.It is the second major acquisition for owner Mat Ishbia in Phoenix. He landed Durant for a massive combination of players and first-round draft picks just days after formally taking over the Suns in February.Starting with 2017-18 — Beal’s first All-Star season — he’s averaged 26.0 points per game. That’s 10th-best in the NBA ...

Rockies swept by Braves, give up record 12 homers in four games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

Home run derby? Demolition derby? Take your pick, call it what you will.The Braves slugged four more homers in a 14-6 rout Sunday afternoon at Truist Field to complete a four-game sweep and send the stumbling Rockies to their fifth consecutive loss.Rockies pitchers served up 12 homers over the series, the most home runs ever surrendered by Colorado in a four-game road set.Right-hander Chase Anderson, the Rockies’ best starter for the past month, was called on to quiet Atlanta’s hot bats. Nothing doing.The erratic Anderson departed after three-plus innings having given up seven runs on seven hits and four walks. Eddie Rosario — 3 for 4, two homers, six RBIs — launched a three-run homer in the second, and Ozziel Albies smacked a three-run blast in the fourth.Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Anderson throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)Related ArticlesColorado Ro...

21-year-old from Cerritos sets world record for fastest solve of a Rubik’s Cube 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

A man from Cerritos now holds the world record for the shortest time it took to solve a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. Max Park was able to solve the puzzle – which has approximately 43 quintillion possibilities – in 3.13 seconds, beating the previous record of 3.47 seconds set in 2018 by Yusheng Du of China. Park also holds several other records in the “speedcubing” world, including the record for the fastest one-handed solving of a Rubik’s Cube, which he was able to do in just 6.2 seconds. His parents told the LA Times that they had hoped that Rubik’s Cubes would help with their autistic son’s fine motor skills, and that they never knew it would blossom into what it has become for their family today. Park was also featured in a Netflix documentary focused on competitive Rubik’s Cube solving tournaments. 

Biden set to announce $600 million in climate projects during a visit to Palo Alto

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

President Joe Biden is set to announce a $600 million investment in projects aimed at combatting climate change during a visit to Palo Alto on Monday.State, local, and environmental justice leaders will join the president in touring the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center and Preserve, a coastal wetland in Palo Alto that plays a key role in protecting shoreline communities. Biden is expected to highlight the wetland to emphasize the urgency of climate action in coastal communities across the nation.During the visit, Biden is also expected to preview his administration’s latest actions to help communities adapt to a changing climate and increasingly extreme weather.“The funding will support innovative coastal resilience and adaptation solutions, such as building natural infrastructure, planning and preparing for community-led relocation, and protecting public access to coastal natural resources, that protect communities and ecosystems from sea level rise, tidal...

Two break-ins reported at Dolores Heights business two days

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

(KRON) A Dolores Heights business owner is facing "break-in fatigue" after facing two separate break-ins incidents this week. Mom, 12-year-old daughter die in fiery Tesla crash in Santa Clara Dolores Deluxe is a corner store located on 22nd Street in San Francisco. The shop was founded in 1911, and it has been a staple in the city ever since, according to the company's website. The owner first noticed a broken window on Friday morning. The store took to social media to share thoughts on the incident. 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%; }"It happened again," the owner wrote on Facebook Friday morning after the first incident. The owners said a few hours after the business opened, someone picked up a rock and smashed it through the shop's security ...

Spain wins Nations League final as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Goalkeeper Unai Simon saved two shots in a penalty shootout to help Spain break an 11-year trophy drought by beating Croatia after a tense Nations League final had finished 0-0 Sunday. The Bilbao goalkeeper used his feet to save a penalty by Lovro Majer when the shootout was level at 3-3 and then dived full-length to tip Bruno Petković’s spot kick around the post.Dani Carvajal converted his penalty to seal the victory. Spain’s last tournament win came at the 2012 European Championship.Spain did not manage a shot on target until the 84th minute of the tense match and when substitute Ansu Fati finally looked like breaking the stalemate, Ivan Perišić was on the goal line to block his effort. It was Spain’s only goal-bound attempt, compared to five by Croatia.In the first period of extra time, Majer broke through and fell in the penalty area under a challenge by Nacho, but German referee Felix Zwayer ruled that the Spain defender had played the ...

Lights go out at Chase Field, leading to 15-minute delay between Diamondbacks, Guardians

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks say a downtown power surge in Phoenix led to a 15-minute delay after some of the lights went out at Chase Field during their game against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.The game was played in the afternoon, but temperatures in the 100s in central Arizona meant the 25-year-old stadium’s retractable roof was closed. In the bottom of the first inning, some of the lights suddenly went out when D-backs outfielder Corbin Carroll was batting, and the umpires decided the field was too dim to play.The umpires met with stadium officials before briefly clearing the field.“In the bottom of the first inning of today’s game, we experienced a temporary loss of power that affected some lights and sound. We were informed immediately that it was part of a power surge for our downtown power grid,” the D-backs said in a statement. “Our facility staff reacted quickly to power backup systems and reset all functions. After a 15-minute delay, systems were re...

Eddie Rosario homers twice, knocks in 6 as Braves thump Rockies 14-6

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:09:01 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Eddie Rosario homered twice and drove in six runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 14-6 on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory.Michael Harris II went 5 for 5 and scored three times for Atlanta, which erased a 5-0 deficit. Harris and Ozzie Albies each hit a three-run drive, helping the Braves increasing their major league-leading total to 126 homers.“We know if we get rolling, we can do some special things,” Harris said. “We are just trying to stay within ourselves.”Matt Olson and Orlando Arcia each had two of the team’s 18 hits. Charlie Morton (6-6) was charged with three earned runs and five hits in five innings in the win.Ryan McMahon homered twice and drove in three runs for last-place Colorado, which has lost five straight and 11 of 14 overall. Chase Anderson (0-1) was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in three-plus innings.“It felt like we played four games at Coors Field,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said after his team...