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Weekend Break: Cauldron Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

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Flying soon? Airplane turbulence may be worse than usual. Here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Taking a flight this winter? You may need to brace for a bumpier journey than usual, as a climate phenomenon could be cranking up the turbulence. That's because we're in an El Niño year — and it may even end up being a historically strong El Niño winter. El Niño doesn't just affect droughts, heat waves and hurricane season — new research suggests it could also impact how much turbulence planes experience in the air.Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, presented his research on the subject during a meeting of the American Meteorological Society earlier this year.The science is complicated, but essentially Williams found a link between El Niño or La Niña years and the amount of clear-air turbulence (or CAT) in the atmosphere. ‘Historically strong’ El Niño possible: What it means for winter CAT is one type of turbulence you might experience while flying. It happens when skies look...

Paul Reubens' death certificate reveals cause of Pee-wee Herman actor's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Late actor and comedian Paul Reubens was battling two types of cancer when he passed away in late July, according to a death certificate obtained by multiple news outlets.Reubens’ primary cause of death was listed as “acute hypoxic respiratory failure,” as first reported by The Blast. Hypoxic respiratory failure occurs when the exchange of oxygen from the lungs to the blood is impaired, according to BMJ.The underlying cause of death was listed as acute myelogenous leukemia (which affects blood and bone marrow), People reported. Reubens had more recently been diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer as well, indicating the cancer had spread to his lungs.Comedian Pee Wee Herman, whose real name is Paul Reubens, admires his star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif.ornia in this July 20, 1988 file photo. (AP Photo/Ira Mark Gostin, File)Reubens, well known for his Pee-wee Herman character, passed away on July 30 at the age of 70.In a posthumous statement shared to Instagram ...

Best counties to raise a family in Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

(Stacker) -- For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Illinois using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.#30. Boone County, Illinois- Population: 53,592- Median home value: $163,200 (82% own)- Median rent: $974 (18% own)- Median household income: $74,076- Top public schools: Belvidere North High School (grade B+), Poplar Grove Elementary School (grade B+), North Boone High School (grade B)...

Working Strategies: Is it time for a career change?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

Amy LindgrenTiming a career change can be tricky. Shift gears too quickly and you might be leaving something behind that you could have succeeded at. But wait too long and you might miss a window of opportunity. Or worse: You might take on a negative attitude based on disliking your work.And then there’s the question of why you would change careers at all. Some do it for something less — such as less travel, overtime or responsibility — while others are chasing something more, such as more money, prestige, opportunity. It could be that you have no choice but to change, especially if your current field is in decline or you’ve lost your ability to do the work.If you’ve been considering a career change, timing is just one of the puzzle pieces you’ll be wrangling into place. You’ll also be thinking about which new path to follow, how to find new colleagues and connections and whether to get some training or experience so you don’t have to start over at the bottom.Changing ca...

Fatal crash in Amsterdam under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Amsterdam Police Department announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night. The accident involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, and the incident resulted in the death of the motorcycle operator. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On September 8 at 9:16 p.m., police responded to the area of State Highway 5S near the intersection of Destefano Street for the report of a serious crash. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcycle operator, a 33 year-old man from the town of Florida, finding him unresponsive. Emergency medical personal attempted life saving measures, but the motorcyclist was unable to be revived and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle, who was the only occupant of the car at the time, was uninjured, is fully cooperating with police and there were no signs of impairment. Firefighter injured battling Schenectady blaze The r...

Best counties to raise a family in Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Missouri using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.karen_zelle_photography // Shutterstock#30. Franklin County, Missouri- Population: 104,331- Median home value: $176,400 (78% own)- Median rent: $774 (22% own)- Median household income: $65,263- Top public schools: Spring Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Strain-Japan Elementary School (grade A), Robertsville...

18 years of secrets, how a wife's dark plan unraveled in St. Louis murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It took nearly two decades for authorities to apprehend Danny Coleman's killer. The case took a shocking turn when it was revealed that his wife had led a double life and hired two hitmen to murder him. Last year, the Oxygen TV show "Snapped" featured an episode about Karen Coleman.Oxygen's true-crime series, "Snapped," focuses on cases involving women accused of murder. They also aired an episode about April Quick on October 2 of the previous year. This installment of the documentary series delves into the mysterious death of Karen's husband, Danny Coleman, in St. Louis, Missouri, and how the case was eventually solved 18 years later. Manchester sergeant battling cancer ‘blown away’ by support from Gary Sinise Foundation Karen Coleman grew up in south St. Louis. She and Danny connected through their shared love for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Danny and Karen met after Danny's military career was cut short due to a motorcycle injury that needed s...

CU Buffs vs. Nebraska: Live updates and highlights from Folsom Field in Boulder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

Game predictionsMatt Schubert, sports editor: This place is ready to explode. Will the Buffs deliver in Coach Prime’s debut? That probably boils down to this: stopping Nebraska’s run game. Given what happened last week against TCU, that’s not a given. But … Colorado 27, Nebraska 21.Kyle Newman, sports reporter:  It comes down to the wire and the Huskers physicality is all the Buffs can handle. But ultimately, the Colorado defense shows some backbone in the second half and Shedeur Sanders’ late TD pass to Xavier Weaver is the difference. CU 28, Nebraska 27.Pre-game updatesMatt Schubert is “guaranteeing” that the Folsom Frenzies will storm the field if CU wins today, by blowout or by last-second dramatics. I would probably also put money down on that prop. — Kyle NewmanThe student section is roughly 75% full … and they are IN A LATHER more than an hour before kickoff. Over/under on hours slept over the last day: 0.5. And I’m taking the under. ...

What’s causing California’s ocean waves to glow?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:49 GMT

Earlier this week, a photographer and videographer captured boogie boarders surfing some bioluminescent waves in Huntington Beach. The glow from the waves is a result of algae that is disturbed at night and causes bioluminescence. Nate Jaros, senior director of fish and invertebrates at the Aquarium of the Pacific told KTLA that the microalgae, called a dinoflagellate, is associated with a red tide and gives the water a red-colored tint during the day while creating a bioluminescent glow when disturbed at night. “It's the same type of organism when you have a red tide, which gives the water kind of an orangish brown, red kind of tint when they are in high density during the day,” he said. “But at night when disturbed, they produce bioluminescence. So when there's a lot of agitation in the surf, it can activate that bioluminescence which makes the waves appear to be glowing.”The microalgae always exists in the water, but during the summer when the water is warmer and contains mo...