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After record-high temps in Massachusetts, a chance for the first snow of the season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

From summerlike warmth to possible snowfall in a few days.Sounds just like New England.After temps soared to record-highs in the 80s on Saturday, a major cool down is coming to the region over the next few days.The National Weather Service forecast shows that in parts of Massachusetts, temps may be cold enough for the area’s first chance of light snow of the season on Wednesday and Wednesday night.It appears that there could be some snowfall across the higher elevations of central and western Massachusetts.“There is only a 10-30 percent chance of snowfall over an inch,” the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion reads. “Given the time of year and the anticipated strength of the lift, snow would be most likely during the nighttime hours, especially towards the Berkshires. As previously mentioned, it is still way too early to pinpoint snowfall totals and timing for specific locations.”Ahead of the cool down coming, people got to enjoy some u...

Rangers bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Diamondbacks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Texas Rangers (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season)Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8:03 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (12-8, 3.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Rangers: Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 166 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Rangers -161, Diamondbacks +137; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field in Game 2 of the World Series, with the Rangers ahead 1-0.Texas has gone 50-31 in home games and 90-72 overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 4.29 ERA, which ranks 10th in the AL.Arizona has an 84-78 record overall and a 41-40 record on the road. The Diamondbacks are 73-36 in games when they record eight or more hits.Saturday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Diamondbacks are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Corey Seager has 42 dou...

OPP seek smuggling suspects after 36 illegal firearms found near Canada-U.S. border

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

Provincial police are looking for two people of interest in a suspected weapons smuggling case after finding three dozen illegal firearms near the Canada-U.S. border.Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report early Thursday morning of a suspected firearms smuggling operation after two people were seen travelling in a boat on the St. Clair River, which is located near the community of Port Lambton and runs along the border with Canada and the United States.Police say they later located the 36 firearms but the suspected smugglers and their watercraft were nowhere to be seen.“Illegal firearms pose a serious risk to public safety and are often used by organized crime groups, including street gangs, to commit violent crimes including theft, intimidation, extortion and homicide,” said OPP Det. Insp. Lee Fulford in a statement.

18-year-old arrested in alleged shooting of another man’s dog

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

An 18-year-old is facing several firearms charges after allegedly shooting and killing a man’s pet dog in Toronto last month.Toronto police were called to Barbara Hall Park near Church and Wellesley streets around 11 p.m. Sept. 26 for reports of a shooting.They say two men got into an argument and the suspect initially left the area only to return a short time later with a gun before shooting and killing the other man’s dog.Police said they believe the two men were unknown to each other prior to the argument. The deceased dog was believed to be three years old.On Saturday police said 18-year-old Netanel Maxyutov has been arrested and charged with killing a dog, recklessly discharging a firearm and possessing a firearm without a license.

Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Sunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine on Saturday with word that a man who was on the loose for two days after authorities said he killed 18 people had been found dead.Residents of Lewiston and surrounding towns had been told to stay home since Wednesday night, when authorities say Robert Card opened fire at a bowling alley and then a bar in shootings that also wounded 13 others. His body was found Friday at a recycling center in nearby Lisbon. Released from lockdown, many residents headed outside to enjoy a warm autumn day.“We can now begin to pick up the pieces, begin the grieving process,” said Jim Howaniec, a Lewiston native who served as mayor in the early 1990s. “We were sort of in limbo there for 48 hours, which really isn’t that long of a time, but of course it seemed like 48 years while it was going on.”Melissa Brown said sheltering in place reminded her of living in Washington, D.C., when snipers killed 10 people over a three-wee...

WGN-TV presents ‘Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV will premiere an all-new “Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer” on Saturday, October 28 at 6:30p CT.  The half-hour broadcast will also be livestreamed on the WGN9+ app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV; online at WGNTV.com/Live and the WGN News mobile app.  WGN’s Dina Bair and Dean Richards return as hosts.Features include:The impact of breast cancer on the Hispanic community and how one survivor and her doctors are helping others.Preserving fertility amidst cancer treatment.The role AI can play in detection.Interview with a doctor on new guidelines for mammograms, what to know about detection and treatment.Information on a new breast cancer vaccine.Cancer-fighting foods and nutrition tips.Stories of survivors and the meaning of support during treatment.“Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer” will be rebroadcast on Sunday, October 29 at 4:30p CT on WGN-TV.Stories ...

Future for fighting breast cancer may be a vaccine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

The future for fighting breast cancer may be a vaccine.    Researchers at Cleveland Clinic started working on the preventive tool 20 years ago. Now they are enrolling patients in early safety and efficacy trials.The experimental vaccine is designed to fight triple -negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form that accounts for 15 percent of cases. The three-shot regimen targets a lactation protein expressed in the majority of triple negative tumors. If breast cancer develops, the body’s immune system is alerted to attack the protein-carrying tumor cells and keep them from growing. More from ‘Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer’ Jennifer Davis, a mother of three, was the first person to receive the injections. She was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2018.Early phase study results are expected by the end of 2023.

More on breast cancer screening recommendations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

Many women find breast cancer thanks to early screening.But the recommendations can be confusing.What age do we begin? How often should we screen and what is the best method? More from Stories of Hope For those answers we turn to NorthShore University Health System breast surgeon Dr. Kathleen Yao.

Trump warns US enemies: spill 'drop of American blood' and we'll spill 'gallon of yours' 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

(The Hill) — Former President Trump gave a stark warning to enemies of the U.S. at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference Saturday.“If you spill a drop of American blood, we will spill a gallon of yours,” the former president said during remarks. Trump spoke at length about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which is escalating as Israel expanded its ground operation into the Gaza Strip Saturday. Concerns about civilians in Gaza, who have already been struggling with Israeli airstrikes and blackouts, among other difficulties, and what could happen to them amidst the Israeli incursion into Gaza, have been heightened.“We have set two goals for this war: To eliminate Hamas by destroying its military and governing abilities and to do everything possible to bring our captives home. All Hamas terrorists are dead men walking — above ground, below ground, outside Gaza,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech earlier this week. Trump also turned his verbal f...

No. 7 Texas keeps BYU out of the end zone, Murphy wins 1st start 35-6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas forced three turnovers and took advantage of great field position all game long in a 35-6 win over BYU on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Longhorns' average starting field position was their own 45-yard line, thanks in part to two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Michael Taffee's interception plus a return in the fourth quarter put the Longhorns on BYU's 8-yard line, leading to a touchdown pass from Maalik Murphy to Adonai Mitchell. Jaray Bledsoe gobbled up a fumble so Texas could start a drive from the BYU 39-yard line, and then Jaydon Blue scored from 34 yards out to make it a blowout late in the fourth.Handlers lead Texas mascot Bevo onto the field before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)BYU cornerback Eddie Heckard (5) breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday...