Tornado sirens giving way to new warning technology On April 10, 2011, tornadoes ripped across Wisconsin, tearing roofs off houses, toppling trees and snapping power lines. In many places, the high winds were greeted with silence as some Cold War-era warning sirens failed because of lost power and other issues — just when they were needed the most. More
Wild weather: Floods, snow, tornadoes hit central USA Middle America was overwhelmed by weather Thursday, with snow in the north, tornadoes in the Plains, and torrential rains that caused floods and transportation woes - and a sinkhole in Chicago. More
Iran struck by magnitude 7.8 quake Iran has been struck by its most powerful earthquake for more than 50 years, with tremors felt across Pakistan, India and the Middle East. The epicentre of the 7.8-magnitude quake was near the south-eastern city of Khash, close to Pakistan. More
Strong storms march toward East Coast after killing 3 and tearing apart homes A vast storm system that spawned tornadoes and killed three people marched toward the East Coast on Friday, delivering spring snow and ice to New England and promising to drench some of the country’s most populous cities. On Thursday, storms tore through the Great Plains, Midwest and South. More
Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year The Congressional Black Caucus will have 62 members in the 119th Congress, contributing to a record 67 Black representatives. 11/24/2024 - 8:00 pm | View Link
Eagles' Saquon Barkley Enters Rare Air With Record-Setting Rushing Night vs. Rams Have a night, Saquon Barkley. In the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant 37–14 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, the 27-year-old running back put together—without question—the best statistical ... 11/24/2024 - 7:55 pm | View Link
Saquon Barkley’s record-setting game sets off social media support for the Eagles RB’s MVP candidacy Barkley's long TD runs and career night against the Rams had media members, teammates, and former players talking about him as a legit MVP contender. 11/24/2024 - 7:33 pm | View Link
Saquon Barkley sets new Eagles record with bonkers night vs. Rams Running back Saquon Barkley demolished both the Rams and the Eagles' franchise record for yards rushing in their Week 12 victory. 11/24/2024 - 6:23 pm | View Link
'Wicked' bewitches box office with record-setting $114M, 'Gladiator II' pulls in $55.5M The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift to cinemas heading into what may be a record-setting ... 11/24/2024 - 11:44 am | View Link
Q: Don’t Alec Burks and Pelle Larson deserve more minutes over Terry Rozier when he comes back? They both give us better size on defense, more efficient passing and the team ran a lot smoother without Rozier. – Amparo, Delray Beach.
A: Ultimately, this bench will be largely utilized on an as-needed basis.
Stephen Bannon is the puppeteer. Donald Trump is the puppet. That’s how it has always been.
Bannon is the genius with an absolute understanding of the mood of the voting public, much like Karl Rove and James Carville.
Bannon orchestrated Trump’s rise and encouraged him to name Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
Florida’s population continues to grow — and for good reason. With its great weather, abundance of activities and overall quality of life, Florida is a wonderful place to live. Having grown up in Michigan, but a Sunshine State resident for 15 years now, I certainly don’t miss those snowy winters.
As we have all seen over the last few months, however, a downside to the tropical weather is the hurricanes, which are particularly hard on our state’s vulnerable populations, including older adults and those who are disabled.
Today is Monday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2024. There are 36 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Nov. 25, 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington; an estimated 1 million people lined the procession route.
Also on this date:
In 1783, following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the last remaining British troops in the United States were evacuated from New York City.
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In 1961, the USS Enterprise was commissioned; it was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and remains the longest naval vessel ever built, at 1,123 feet (342 meters).
In 1986, the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Ronald Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels.
In 1999, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by a pair of sport fishermen off the coast of Florida, setting off an international custody battle.
In 2001, as the war in Afghanistan entered its eighth week, CIA officer Johnny “Mike” Spann was killed during a prison uprising in Mazar-e-Sharif, becoming America’s first combat casualty of the conflict.
In 2016, Fidel Castro, who led his rebels to a victorious revolution in 1959, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.
General Daily Insight for November 25, 2024
Matters of the mind are likely to be frustrating at present. When the nervous Virgo Moon opposes nebulous Neptune, we may believe that having more information would increase our emotional security. Luna then shifts into social Libra and trines profound Pluto, so answers could be available if we have the patience to ask around.
By The Associated Press
CHARLESTON, S. C. (AP) — Chaunce Jenkins’ 15 points helped Seton Hall defeat Florida Atlantic 63-61 on Sunday night in the third-place game at the Charleston Classic.
Jenkins went 5 of 15 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Pirates (4-3). Scotty Middleton scored 10 points while finishing 4 of 4 from the floor.