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Khanun begins blowing into South Korea with strong winds after dumping rain on Japan for a week

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dozens of flights and ferry services were grounded in South Korea on Wednesday ahead of a tropical storm that has dumped heavy rain on Japan’s southwestern islands for more than a week.Khanun’s heavy rains and winds were expected to arrive in South Korea’s southern and eastern regions Wednesday afternoon, South Korea’s weather agency said. It is expected to reach the southern resort island of Jeju hours later and then make landfall near the mainland port of Tongyeong Thursday morning.The agency says Khanun could have a punishing impact as it will likely slice through the center of the country over several hours, with the storm’s eye brushing the capital city of Seoul, while packing winds blowing at 90 to 154 kph (56 to 97 mph).The storm is expected to dump 10 to 40 centimeters (4 to 16 inches) of rain in the country’s southern and central regions and as much as 60 centimeters (24 inches) in the country’s mountainous eastern regions through Friday. It will b...

True Pickleball Club preparing to open in Latham

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tuesday was National Pickleball Day, and while the weather this summer has put a damper on those trying to get out and enjoy the sport, a solution is on its' way for Capital Region picklers.Construction is nearly complete on a new indoor pickleball facility in Latham - True Pickleball Club is aiming to open its' doors in September. Regarded as the first venue of its' kind in the area, the club will offer six state-of-the-art courts, as well as amenities that will allow players to recharge between games, like courtside cabanas.The club will cater to all skill levels and offer lessons for beginners, as well tournaments and ladder leagues for more experienced competitors.Mike Bibbo co-founded True Pickleball Club with Jon Foshee, and they're tailoring the club from a unique perspective."It's built by players for players," said Bibbo. "So, I think we know exactly what needs to go into it. We're gonna have cushioned courts. We're gonna have plenty of space in bet...

Extreme weather conditions: EU mobilizes assistance for Slovenia and Cyprus

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

On Sunday (6 August), both Slovenia and Cyprus activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism due to the floods and wildfires that are affecting these countries.In response to Slovenia's request for assistance to deal with flood damage, France is sending two excavators with engineering units, and Germany will be sending two prefabricated bridges, two excavators and respective personnel. The EU's Copernicus satellite mapping has so far produced several maps of the affected areas and a Liaison Officer from the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre is already on site.  According to the Slovenian authorities, this is the worst flood situation recorded in the country in recent history. Casualties have been confirmed, and thousands had to leave their homes to escape the floods, while severe weather conditions are persisting and rivers are overflowing across the country.Following a request submitted by Cyprus to help the country fight devastating fires on the island, the EU is mobi...

Wrong-way driver causes violent crash on 101 Freeway in Hollywood

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

A violent crash on the 101 Freeway in Hollywood involving a semi-truck and a possible wrong-way driver Tuesday night backed traffic up for miles and prompted officials to issue a Sigalert.  According to the California Highway Patrol, calls about the crash, reportedly caused by a driver traveling southbound in northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway near the Fountain Avenue overpass, came in at around 9:30 p.m.  It is unclear how many people may have been injured in the two-vehicle collision.  At 10 p.m., CHP issued a Sigalert for northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway at Gower Street, saying all northbound lanes would be blocked for approximately two hours.  It is unclear if drugs and or alcohol were a factor in the collision. 

Video captures taco vendor violently attacked in South Los Angeles

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

Video captured the moment a taco vendor was violently attacked by a woman refusing to pay for her food in South Los Angeles.The assault happened while the victims were working on Sunday night.The victims said after the woman was served food that she had consumed, she attempted not to pay for the items. When they asked her to pay, that’s when she went on a violent rampage.Cell phone video captured the suspect smashing the sidewalk taco stand and beating a female employee. The suspect is seen punching the employee in the head, using pepper spray and throwing items on the ground while destroying the taco stand.The suspect is then seen driving away in a distinctive vehicle — a pink-colored Lexus sedan.Video captured the moment a taco vendor was violently attacked by a woman who had refused to pay for her food in Silver Lake on August 6, 2023. (KTLA)Video captured the moment a taco vendor was violently attacked by a woman who had refused to pay for her food in Silver Lake on August 6, 20...

LAPD officer arrested for alleged theft, fraud

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

A Los Angeles police officer was arrested for burglary and theft on Tuesday night The officer was identified as Edmond Babaians, who is assigned to LAPD’s Custody Services Division. He has worked for the department for 16 years.Babaians was arrested on felony charges of burglary and theft of a debit card.An investigation into the case stemmed from a community member’s concerns about her missing debit card, authorities said.The victim last remembered being in possession of her card while she was inside an LAPD department facility. She later noticed unauthorized transactions appearing on her bank statement.The victim was able to obtain photos of the suspect using her debit card at a home improvement store. When she forwarded the pictures to LAPD, authorities identified the suspect as Babaians. Video captures taco vendor violently attacked in Silver Lake "The allegations of an officer breaking public trust are extremely troubling and there must be accountability,” said LAPD Chief Mic...

100-plus firefighters battle 3-alarm fire in San Francisco

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Crews on Tuesday night battled a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood, authorities said.The fire was reported in the 1200 block of 8th Avenue and the 700 block of Irving Street, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Three structures were affected.More than 100 firefighters worked to contain the fire by 10:15 p.m., the fire department said in a social media post. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.The Red Cross was summoned to the scene to assist an undetermined number of residents displaced by the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.UPDATE3-ALARM FIRE 1200 BLOCK OF 8TH AVE AND 700 BLOCK OF IRVINGACTIVE FIRE WITH 100 FIREFIGHTERS WORKING TO CONTAIN. NO INJURIES REPORTED AT THIS TIMEMEDIA STAGING IS AT IRVING AND 8TH AVE https://t.co/eNYcm0CApj pic.twitter.com/RSuombTc4D— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) August 9, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | ...

Las autoridades investigan 30 vehículos sumergidos encontrados en un lago del sur de Florida

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

(CNN) — Un equipo de búsqueda submarina que se especializa en casos sin resolver de personas desaparecidas descubrió aproximadamente 30 autos sumergidos en un lago del sur de Florida durante el fin de semana, dijo la policía.Equipos de buceo de varias agencias recuperarán los vehículos del lago en Doral y “se llevará a cabo una investigación exhaustiva”, según el Departamento de Policía de Doral.“Hasta este momento, se desconoce si estos vehículos están vinculados a actividades delictivas ni cuánto tiempo han estado sumergidos en el lago”, dijo la policía de Doral.Un equipo de buzos de United Search Corps encontró los autos hundidos mientras buscaba en el lago este fin de semana vehículos conectados a casos sin resolver bajo investigación, dijo este martes a CNN el fundador de la organización sin fines de lucro, Doug Bishop.El lago era uno de varios cientos de lugares que los buzos tenían en su radar para buscar, y “casualmente había 32 autos”, explicó....

Mega Millions tiene un ganador: mira en dónde se vendió el boleto de los $1,580 millones

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

Un jugador de Florida se ganó el bote de los $1,580 millones del Mega Millions, según la página web de la lotería.La página web de Mega Millions muestra un único ganador del bote en el sorteo de este martes, y que el próximo bote del viernes se restableció en $20 millones. El estado de la compra del boleto ganador es en Florida.El bote estimado sería el mayor en los casi 27 años de historia del juego. El máximo acumulado en la historia del Mega Millions fue de $1,537 millones, premio que ganó un solo afortunado en octubre del 2018 en Carolina del Sur. ¿A quién contarle y cómo cobrar el premio? Todo lo que debes saber si ganas la lotería ¿Qué pasa si un indocumentado se gana la lotería del Mega Millions? Los números ganadores del martes son 13-19-20-32-33 con la Mega Ball de 14.QUÉ OPCIONES TIENE EL GANADOR Cuando alguien gana un premio mayor de lotería en juegos como Powerball o Mega Millions, tiene dos opciones: una anualida...

Mega millions: estos son los números ganadores del premio mayor de US$ 1.580 millones

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:28:10 GMT

(CNN) — Según el sitio web de Mega Millions, un boleto de la suerte de Mega Millions en Florida ahora tiene un valor estimado de US$ 1.580 millones.El billete ganador acertó los seis números del histórico sorteo de este martes: 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 y Mega Ball 14.El premio mayor estimado de US$ 1.580 millones (con opción en efectivo US$ 783,3 millones) fue el más grande en la historia del juego.No se han publicado detalles sobre dónde se vendió el boleto.Otros siete boletos vendidos en los sorteos de este martes ganaron millones. Cinco boletos ganaron US$ 1 millón en California, Pensilvania, Texas (2) y Virginia Occidental.Dos boletos vendidos en Florida y Carolina del Norte acertaron 5 números y jugaron la opción megaplier, rindiéndoles US$ 2 millones cada uno.Estas son las recomendaciones si te ganas la loteríaLos boletos de Mega Millions se venden en 45 estados, el Distrito de Columbia [la ciudad de Washington] y las Islas Vírgenes de EE.UU. Los sorteos son todos los martes y...