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The Fukushima nuclear plant’s wastewater will be discharged to the sea. Here’s what you need to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials plan to start discharging treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a contentious step more than 12 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami set off a battle against ever-increasing amounts of radioactive water at the plant.The government and plant operator say the release is an unavoidable part of its decommissioning and will be safely carried out, but the plan faces opposition in and outside Japan. Here is a look at the controversy. WHY IS THERE SO MUCH WASTEWATER?The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami destroyed the plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt. Highly contaminated cooling water applied to the damaged reactors has leaked continuously to building basements and mixed with groundwater.The plant operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), has taken steps to limit the amount of groundwater and rainwater entering the reactor area, and...

Bears legend Steve McMichael named 1 of 4 committee finalists for 2024 Hall of Fame class

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

CANTON, Ohio — Steve "Mongo" McMichael is one step closer to the Hall of Fame.On Tuesday, McMichael was selected as one of four finalists for the hall's Seniors Committee.Two other former players who were selected were former Denver Bronco Randy Gradishar and Art Powell, primarily remembered for his days as an Oakland Raider.Coach Buddy Parker was also selected as a finalist in a separate category.The three finalists from the Seniors Committee now move on to the main vote for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. That will be in front of the main 50-person committee that will meet Super Bowl week, with each candidate needing 80 percent approval to get in.Last year, all three finalists from the Seniors Committee were inducted as part of the Class of 2023. The members of this year's class will be announced at the NFL Honors show on Super Bowl week.McMichael was among the first group of 24 players that were picked by the Seniors Committee for consideration for the Class of 2024 ...

Which 2 flag pins did Asa Hutchinson wear during GOP debate?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Almost every candidate who took the stage Wednesday night at the GOP primary debate wore a flag pin on their lapel – but one candidate went a step further, and wore two. Asa Hutchinson, former governor of Arkansas, had the flag of the United States and the flag of Israel as a lapel pin. Former Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson arrives to take part in the first Republican Presidential primary debate at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 23, 2023. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) Hutchinson, who is Baptist, according to Jewish news outlet Forward, has been a vocal supporter of Israel. He visited the country four times while he was governor, Forward reports.In a 2021 interview with Jewish Insider, Hutchinson praised Israel as an ally in "a very dangerous part of the world and it is a friendship that helps keep America safe." Mug shots released in Trump Georgia election case The former two-term governor was the final candidate to meet the RNC’s q...

19-year-old pleads guilty to two Feb. murders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Abraham Kulor, now 19 years old, pleaded guilty to two murders this week, according to the Travis County District Attorney's Office.The incidents happened in February, about two weeks apart, on the 5800 block of Techni Center Drive in east Austin and on Sixth Street downtown, according to the District Attorney's Office. Kulor was 18 at the time.“Marijuana was located inside the victim’s vehicle,” APD said during a news conference about the Feb. 8 Techni Center Drive incident. “Social media messages discovered on the victim’s phone indicated that he was at the location to sell marijuana to the suspect who used the screen name of Lil AK. The messages outline the detail of the sale.”The victim in this case, according to the District Attorney's Office, was Carlos Calleja, 23. APD said several violent crimes detectives were familiar with the subject who also went by the name of Lil AK on social media. APD identified the person as Kulor.The Sixth Street homicide occurred ...

Twin Cities hit 98 degrees, breaking second straight record. But relief is on the way.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

The Twin Cities flirted with the 100-degree mark again Wednesday, breaking a second straight daily high temperature record.According to the National Weather Service, the temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport hit 98 degrees Wednesday, matching Tuesday’s record-setting high.The Wednesday reading at 2:30 p.m. broke the old Aug. 23 record of 97 degrees, set in 1948.Wednesday’s high temperature was 19 degrees above the average of 80.Heat indices were again well over 100 degrees as extreme humidity created oppressive conditions over much of the nation’s midsection.An excessive heat warning remained in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday for all of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. But as the heat wave subsides, an excessive heat advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 7 p.m. Thursday, which is the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.An advisory means heat index values up to about 100 degrees are expected. By comparison, Tuesday’s heat index in the ...

Overnight lane closures on I-94 on Thursday as part of Gold Line construction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

Starting at 10 p.m. Thursday, some lanes on westbound Interstate 94 will be shut down as part of the construction of the Metro Gold Line bus rapid transit route between Woodbury and downtown St. Paul.Access to the Interstate 694 and Interstate 494 onramps from westbound I-94 will be affected overnight. Motorists will be rerouted to Century Avenue to eastbound I-94 to access I-694 and I-494 during the night. Lanes will open early Aug. 25.In addition, expect the following new closures beginning Thursday:Southbound Wacouta Street will be closed at Fourth Street in downtown St. Paul.Lane closures on I-94 at the new Bielenberg Bridge in Woodbury.For more information on the Gold Line construction, go to Metro Transit’s website.

August suspected fatal overdoses in Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -A total of five suspected fatal overdoses had taken place in Schenectady over the course of three days. Schenectady Police responded to the neighborhoods of Hamilton Hill and Central State where they found the individuals.In July, NEWS10 reported on seven suspected fatal overdoses over the course of a week’s time in Schenectady. Lieutenant Ryan Macherone works with local organizations to help those using drugs turn their lives around.“We had one we were alerted to on Sunday and four that we were alerted to on Tuesday. We try to be very transparent with this. We're trying to help save lives by getting information out as quickly in real time as we can," explained Macherone.Macherone says that process starts with helping addicts wherever they are on the road to recovery. Just a few minutes away from the police station, New Choices Recovery Center has free ways users can try to stay safe. “If they are actively still using, making sure they access to things li...

New York woman dies after Route 279 crash in Bennington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A New York woman has died after a two-vehicle crash in Bennington. The crash took place around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday on Route 279 near the US Route 7 connector. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said a Jeep Cherokee being driven by Laura Seeley, 39, of Hartwick, NY, crossed the center line and hit a truck with a camper attached to the bed. Seeley was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. She died Wednesday afternoon, police said.The driver and passenger of the truck have non-life threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bennington Police Department at 802-442-1030.

Thousands expected to attend Phish benefit to help flood victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Friday and Saturday, tens of thousands will attend the Phish Flood Recovery Benefit at SPAC. According to organizers, 100% of proceeds will go to the Waterwheel Foundation’s 2023 Flood Recovery Fund, and hotels in the area, like the Roosevelt Inn & Suites, have already been booked for over a month.“It’s really crazy because we have a Phish concert and Travers weekend,” Lina Patel, Roosevelt Inn & Suites manager, said. “So it’s hard for people to get the rooms.”The concert will support flood victims, their families, and local businesses that were impacted. Something that one tourist is hoping to be a part of.“I think [it's] wonderful,” Wendy Gutfarb said. “I asked my friends if they wanted tickets for the Phish concert. We are going to Travers, but maybe we can tailgate or something.”John Wilson says Phish is one of his favorite bands, and giving back is nothing new.“That’s what this band is known for doing things and for doing causes,” Wi...

Kiszla: Better 35 years late than never. Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar finally headed to Hall of Fame.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:27 GMT

So happy he could cry, Randy Gradishar gently rubbed the aching shoulders on which the Orange Crush was built, one slobber-knocking tackle at a time.“That’s my cost of playing football for the Broncos,” Gradishar told me Wednesday, a smile as warm as the Colorado sun brightening every crag and crease on his 71-year-old face.Four long decades after he made the last of his 2,049 bone-crushing tackles, but only five weeks removed from surgery No. 4 to rebuild his right shoulder, Gradishar has finally knocked down the door to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.“All in God’s timing,” Gradishar said Wednesday.About damn time, if you ask me.Gradishar got a call Tuesday from the Hall with the good news a 12-person committee had reviewed long overlooked candidates in a pool of senior players and submitted his name alongside Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael and New York Jets receiver Art Powell for what’s anticipated to be rubber-stamp approval during Super Bowl week for induction in...