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‘Long days ahead,’ says Eby as B.C.’s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, said Premier David Eby.Evacuation orders and alerts were expanded Tuesday near several wildfires in B.C.’s northern regions as communities try to keep residents safe and the BC Wildfire Service battles an increasing number of fires.Eby, in Winnipeg for a meeting of premiers Tuesday, said help is on the way for fire-threatened communities, but the coming months could see conditions not experienced in a century.The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako ordered more properties evacuated late Monday near two out-of-control fires in the Burns Lake area of central B.C., including a 3.5-square-kilometre blaze just east of the village, not far from Highway 16.The district says the evacuation is mainly to protect infrastructure and to close surrounding recreational trails, while the other evacuation, along the north sh...

Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party provider

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The trouble between Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift’s“Eras” tour isn’t over — with the latest snafu impacting fans hoping to score tickets in France.On Tuesday, after some fans reported issues with accessing Ticketmaster’s site, sales for six of Swift’s upcoming shows in Paris and Lyon were abruptly postponed. An explanation wasn’t immediately clear, but in posts on Ticketmaster’s French Twitter several hours after the pause began, the ticket seller cited a problem with a third-party provider.Ticketmaster directed The Associated Press to the Twitter statement. In the posts, Ticketmaster maintained that tickets to the France shows are still available and that the provider was “working to resolve this matter as soon as possible.”The company added that any codes that were not used for ticket purchases on Tuesday will remain valid — and that impacted fans “will be notified directly of the new onsale date and time.” The new times have yet...

Dripping Springs woman charged with pretending to be a Texas lawyer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN)—A woman in Dripping Springs was recently arrested and charged with pretending to be an attorney licensed to practice law in Texas. Nichole Humes — who worked for the Dorothy Butler Law Firm — was formally charged with 'Falsely presenting oneself as a lawyer,' based on alleged misrepresentations in November 2022.The law firm's owner, Dorothy Lawrence, denies being aware of any wrongdoing.Dororthy Lawrence sits down with Reporter Jala Washington to discuss arrest of former employee (KXAN photos/Frank Martinez)."I was aware that Nichole was not a licensed attorney in the state of Texas," Lawrence said. "This isn't the notario situation that people see down on the border where somebody just decided one day, I'm going to open up shop and call myself an attorney. This woman holds a JD, she is an attorney, she practiced law for over a decade.Humes was arrested on July 4, after an investigation, according to Hays County court records. Lawrence said Humes worke...

‘Mission Impossible’? No, it’s an electrical worker dangling from that copter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

If you see someone rappelling out of a helicopter onto a St. Paul transmission line, don’t mistake it for a scene from “Mission Impossible.”Xcel Energy contractors on Monday began replacing shield wires on existing transmission lines between the Merriam Park substation and the High Bridge substation, according to an announcement this week from St. Paul Emergency Management. The shielding protects against lightning strikes.The project is expected to last four weeks — sometimes using the helicopter to lift parts and people from a landing site near the Linwood Recreation Center.Xcel Energy contractors sometimes using a helicopter began replacing shield wires on transmission lines between the Merriam Park substation and the High Bridge substation on Monday, July 10, 2023, according to St. Paul Emergency Management. Workers are shown here on Tuesday. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Xcel Energy transmission line upgrades that began Monday, July 10, 2023, were expected to las...

Twins cap last day of draft by selecting eight more pitchers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

The Twins began the baseball draft on Sunday night by getting high school outfielder Walker Jenkins with the fifth overall pick. They ended the draft on Tuesday by selecting another high school outfielder, Ashton Larson.In between, they took a whole lot of pitchers. Of the Twins’ 21 picks, 15 of them were pitchers — and all but two are right-handed.  The Twins started Tuesday’s third and final day of the draft selecting eight straight pitchers before grabbing a pair of outfielders to cap off the draft.Fifteen of the 21 players they selected are coming from college. Six are from high school, including their top two picks, Jenkins and Charlee Soto, whom they picked 34th overall.The Twins have a bonus pool amount that tops $14 million, fourth most in the majors. The deadline for teams to sign their draft picks is July 25.Related ArticlesMinnesota Twins | John Shipley: As currently composed, Twins are going nowhere fast Minnesota Twins | Twins go p...

St. Peter's Health Partners to conduct impact study on Burdett Health Center closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP) has agreed to complete an impact study on the proposed closure of the Burdett Birth Center. A spokesperson said they will work with the New York State Department of Health to hire a firm to conduct the study and will work closely with the community to ensure transparency. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! SPHP filed a notice to close just days before a state law took effect that requires healthcare companies to complete an impact study before moving forward with a closure plan. Advocates have criticized the proposal saying it will hurt patients and put further strain on emergency departments.St. Peter's said it has been operating the center at a financial loss and doesn't have enough staff to keep it running.

1 dead after SUV plunges off cliff in Rancho Palos Verdes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

At least one person is confirmed dead after a vehicle plummeted over a cliffside in Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday afternoon, authorities announced.  Rescue personnel responded to the scene near Palos Verdes Drive West and Calle Entradero around 2:45 p.m. according to L.A. County Fire. It is unclear what led to the crash, but when crews arrived, they found what appeared to be a white sport utility vehicle 150 feet over the cliffside.  Aerial video from Sky5 showed the vehicle’s front end completely flattened with debris strewn across the cliffside.  One person died after their vehicle plummeted 150 feet off a cliffside in Rancho Palos Verdes on July 11, 2023. (KTLA)Authorities have not said if there were any other passengers in the vehicle.  

Man punches 80-year-old woman during Culver City robbery; 2 sought

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

Police are looking for two people involved in the assault and robbery of an 80-year-old woman in Culver City Monday.The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of First Citizens Bank, 10784 Jefferson Blvd., according to Culver City police.The victim told responding officers that a female tried to distracted her as she got into her vehicle. That’s when a male suspect approached her, struck her in the face several times and took her purse before both suspects drove off in a newer gray SUV.Responding firefighters treated the victim at the scene.The stolen purse was described as being an orange Michael Kors and contained a Motorola cellphone, prescription reading glasses, driving glasses, multiple credit and debit cards, the victims driver’s license and $600 in cash.The female suspect is described only as having curly dark brown hair and was wearing neutral-colored clothing, police said. The male had a clean-shaven face and curly dark brown hair.Anyone with information ab...

These are the top-rated water parks in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

As Southern California braces for another sweltering heat wave, many people are looking to beat the heat at their local water park.There's no shortage of fun water park offerings in Southern California, but if you only have the time or budget for one, this list is for you.Here are the top five water parks in Southern California, according to reviews and ratings from Tripadvisor and Yelp.Knott's Soak City - Buena ParkFirst up is Knott's Soak City, renowned for its impressive selection of water slides, expansive wave pools and enjoyable family attractions. This waterpark in Orange County offers visitors an adrenaline rush from the park's various flumes, as well as the chance to cool off in the parks vibrant and all-ages water play areas.Some of its most well-known attractions include Pacific Spin, Old Man Falls and Malibu Run. It's also home to the massive wave pool, Surf Lagoon.Soak City opens every day at 10 a.m. and typically closes at 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and 7 p.m. on Sa...

The Home Edit Besties Talk ‘Summer of Fun Tour’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:06 GMT

There’s a thin line between maximalist collector and hoarder, and those of us who love our stuff and have a lot of it (even if it drives us crazy sometimes), are always seeking visually appealing ways to bring order to our lives. From E!’s Clean House to Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up, we can’t get enough of organizational TV shows, and Emmy-nominated Organizing with The Home Edit on Netflix, which became a go-to during and post-pandemic, remains one of our favorites to watch and re-watch for inspiration.The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin have turned their professional organizing business into a multi-tiered global empire with best selling books, their own line at Walmart and The Container Store, a popular podcast (called “Best Friend Energy”) and millions of followers on social media. The TV show was particularly enticing as it provided a peek into the homes of the pair’s famous friends and clients– they can be messy packrats just like us real folk!The pair ...