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Massive dust devil strikes Florida work site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WSVN) — A colossal dust devil, a rare and terrifying sight, unexpectedly emerged at a Florida work site last week, caught on video by Kenneth Meeks in New Port Richey. Dust devils, short-lived and less intense tornadoes, form when the sun heats the ground during late morning or early afternoon hours.Meeks’ footage captured the swirling phenomenon, caused by light desert breezes, with wind speeds less than 70 mph. Dust devils are generally harmless, not associated with thunderstorms or clouds, making them a fascinating yet typically weak natural occurrence.

Water main break floods A1A in Hollywood, causes road closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

 A water main break near Sheridan Street has led to significant flooding on A1A, causing traffic disruptions in the area. Live video footage captured cars cautiously navigating through the flooded road while public utility workers strive to repair the leak.7Skyforce’s aerial views showcase water spewing from the ground, with utility workers using metal detectors to locate and shut off the valve. In response to the incident, northbound lanes of A1A between New Mexico Street and Sheridan Street are temporarily closed for repairs.Drivers are reminded that attempting to navigate flooded streets can result in damage and getting stuck. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

EU ‘lacked momentum’ on Balkan enlargement, says Serbia’s Europe minister

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

BRUSSELS — The EU waited too long to bring countries from the Western Balkans into its orbit, according to Serbia’s Europe minister.Belgrade’s point person on EU integration, Tanja Miščević, said Monday that although the bloc reacted quickly on Ukraine’s prospective membership, the EU’s “lack of momentum” on the Western Balkans tarnished the bloc’s reputation in the region.  “The EU did not react as fast as it reacted with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia two years ago, or now. They missed the same type of reaction at the beginning of this century when it comes to the Western Balkans,” Miščević told POLITICO in Brussels, where she attended a meeting of EU foreign ministers and their Balkan counterparts.Miščević added that after the end of the Yugoslav Wars, the EU’s appetite for enlargement “was not as enthusiastic as it is now, there was no momentum … as … now created because of Ukraine primarily.”So-called enlargement fatigue triggered a ...

Schools remain closed in Andover, rally planned in Boston as teachers strike continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

A rally is planned in front of the State House in Boston Tuesday in support of the ongoing teacher strike in Andover as the union and school committee will return to the bargaining table in the hopes of coming to an agreement that will return kids to the classrooms. An Essex Superior Court judge ruled Monday that the Andover Education Association will face large fines for each day the illegal teachers strike continues. Hours later, it was announced that school would be canceled again Tuesday after a fourth day of failing to reach a contract agreement.News of the ruling came after striking teachers in Andover made their voices heard, interrupting a planned school committee news conference. The judge’s ruling means the union will face a $50,000 fine for Monday and that figure will increase $10,000 a day for each day the strike carries on.Members of the Andover Education Association voted on Friday to authorize a strike after months of negotiations with the Andover School Committ...

Palestinian flag to fly over North Andover Town Common after Select Board approves application

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

Dozens of people crowded into North Andover High School on Monday to voice their opinions during a lively Select Board meeting where a proposal to fly the Palestinian flag above Town Common was ultimately approved.The request to fly the flag on the Town Common flag pole was approved after about an hour of public comment, during which those gathered spoke both in favor of and against flying the flag amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.“It’s a big deal for us to see the Palestinian flag that many of us think represents the attempted genocide of the Jewish people,” said Rabbi Iden Irelander. “It basically represents Hamas, since they are the elected ruling party in Gaza.” One supporter said, “It’s a flag that represents its people, it’s a flag that represents a nation, the heritage of the people, their traditions, their culture and it doesn’t represent a terrorist group.” This application came after an Israeli f...

US consumer inflation eased in October as cheaper gas slowed overall price increases

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that lower gas prices helped cool overall inflation, which was unchanged from September to October, down from the 0.4% jump the previous month. Compared with a year ago, consumer prices rose 3.2% in October, down from 3.7% in September.Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core prices also weakened unexpectedly. They rose just 0.2% from September to October, slightly below the pace of the previous two months. Economists closely track core prices, which are thought to provide a good sign of inflation’s future path. Measured year over year, core prices rose 4% in October, down from 4.1% in September.The latest price figures arrive as Fed officials, led by Chair Jerome Powell, are consideri...

How much have the Ravens struggled in the fourth quarter? The statistics show plenty of cause for concern.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

No team in the NFL is better over the opening 15 minutes of a game than the Ravens, who have outscored their opponents a whopping 79-16 in that span through the first 10 games of the season. They’ve been a little worse in each of the next two quarters, but just barely, ranking fourth-best in each after outscoring the opposition 73-38 and 63-28 in the second and third, respectively.But something is going on in the fourth quarter.The Ravens have been outscored 72-55 in the final 15 minutes, the sixth-worst point differential in the league. That included Sunday when the Cleveland Browns rallied for an improbable 33-31 victory after scoring two touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth while holding the Ravens to just a touchdown.It also marked the continuation of a concerning trend. Going back to the start of last season, the Ravens have lost seven games in which they have led in the fourth quarter, tying them with the Indianapolis Colts for the most in the NFL.What’s been ...

Bill Belichick breaks silence on Patriots’ decision to waive Jack Jones

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

The Patriots felt it was “time to move on” from cornerback Jack Jones on Monday.That was head coach Bill Belichick’s message while speaking to the media Tuesday after Jones was waived Monday afternoon when the team returned to Foxboro from their overseas trip to Germany.Belichick repeated it was “time to move on” when asked why the Patriots released Jones and whether it was performance-based or off-the-field issues.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots-Colts film review: Why the Germany loss may not be rock bottom New England Patriots | Patriots release troubled CB Jack Jones, claim RB JaMychal Hasty New England Patriots | Patriots captains declare belief in Bill Belichick after latest loss New England Patriots | Callahan: It’s time for the Mac Jones era to end in New England New England Patriots | Bill Belichick addresses job security after Patriots’ 10-6 l...

CAE reports $58.4M Q2 profit, up from $44.5M a year ago, revenue also higher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. reported its second-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago.The flight simulator company says it earned net income attributable to equity holders of $58.4 million or 18 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30.The result compared with a profit of $44.5 million or 14 cents per diluted share in the same quarter last year.Revenue for the three-month period totalled $1.09 billion, up from $993.2 million.On an adjusted basis, CAE says it earned 27 cents per share, up from an adjusted profit of 19 cents per share a year earlier.Last month, CAE announced a deal to sell its health-care business to U.S. company Madison Industries for $311 million.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:CAE)The Canadian Press

Andretti’s F1 effort boosted by General Motors plan to supply engines starting in 2028

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:17 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — General Motors said Tuesday it has registered with Formula One’s governing body to become an engine supplier starting in 2028 in what is seen as a huge boost to Michael Andretti’s bid to join the global motorsports series.“We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry will be powered by a GM power unit,” GM President Mark Reuss said. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a successful power unit for the series, and position Andretti Cadillac as a true works team.“We will run with the very best, at the highest levels, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for race fans around the world.”The announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, where three senior GM executives plan to be in attendance to help push Andretti Global’s bid forward with F1.GM in January announced its partnership with Andretti Global under its Cadillac banner on Andretti’s ...