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What makes Idalia so potent? Intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

Feeding on some of the hottest water on the planet, Hurricane Idalia is rapidly strengthening as it bears down on Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast. It’s been happening a lot lately.“It’s 88, 89 degrees (31, 32 degrees Celsius) over where the storm’s going to be tracking, so that’s effectively rocket fuel for the storm,” said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. “It’s basically all systems go for the storm to intensify.” LIVE: Hurricane Idalia at Category 4 strength That water “is absurdly warm and to see those values over the entire northeast Gulf is surreal,” said University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy.Hurricanes get their energy from warm water. Idalia is at an all-you-can-eat buffet.Vehicles sit in a flooded street caused by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on August 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)“What makes this so tough and so dan...

Idalia now dangerous Category 4 hurricane with 'catastrophic' storm surge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Hurricane Idalia became a Category 4 hurricane before its landfall in Florida Wednesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.Per the 5 a.m. update, Idalia was 60 miles southwest of Cedar Key and about 90 miles south of Tallahassee. LIVE TRACK: Hurricane Idalia at Category 4 strength Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave as Hurricane Idalia gained strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and authorities warned of a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds” when the storm moves ashore Wednesday morning.Idalia had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and was moving north-northeast at 18 mph.(NOAA)Hurricane-force winds are said to be extending 25 miles out from the center. Tropical-storm-force winds were reported outward up to 160 miles from the center of the hurricane.The NHC said the hurricane’s center is expected to hit the Big Bend coast Wednesday morning. Afterward, it will continue to...

5 things to know this Wednesday, August 30

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect the day to dry up after a wet, rainy start. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to a train vs. vehicle accident in the Town of Halfmoon Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Tricia Fitzpatrick, a 75-year-old battling stage four lung cancer, is hoping someone will come forward after her ring went missing while at a Glenville nursing home. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Emergency crews respond to train vs. vehicle accident in HalfmoonLaw enforcement and emergency crews are responding to a train vs. vehicle accident in the Town of Halfmoon.2. Elderly cancer patient searching for stolen ringA senior citizen, stricken with terminal cancer at a Glenville nursing home, is hoping that someone, somewhere, with any information on her stolen sentimental ring — t...

Jon Poppe ushering in a new chapter of Union football

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 2023 marks a new chapter in the Union College football program: new season, new head coach and a new nickname. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! First-year head coach Jon Poppe and the now-Union Garnet Chargers are closing in on Saturday's season opener; hoping to build on a 6-4 2022 campaign.That record doesn't tell the whole story of last year, however. Union finished top-three in the Liberty League in both offensive and defensive scoring average during conference play. And three of their four losses were by one score, including a three-point home defeat to league champion Ithaca.This season will be far from a rebuild year for Poppe, the former secondary and special teams coach for Harvard University. The Garnet Chargers return fifth-year signal caller Donovan Pacatte, and their top five tacklers on defense.With all that veteran leadership, Poppe believes the team is prepared to bring a new "F.I.G.H.T" to t...

ValleyCats come unraveled late against Miners, dropping game one of final regular season home series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tri-City ValleyCats (53-37) were defeated 8-2 by the Sussex County Miners (50-40) on Tuesday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium after the defense faltered in the seventh. Despite the loss, since the Québec Capitales won 3-2 over the New York Boulders on Tuesday; the ‘Cats magic number to clinch their first playoff berth since 2018 is down to five. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Sussex County opened the scoring in the second. Garrison Bryant walked Juan Santana. Gavin Stupienski singled, and Santana went to second. Jason Agresti found the outfield grass with a single to plate Santana, and provide the Miners with a 1-0 lead.Tri-City took the lead in the second. Tanner Smith singled off Mark Moclair. Connor Bagnieski reached on an error from Gavin Stupienski, and Smith went to second. Pavin Parks tied the game with an RBI single, and Bagnieski went to third. Cito Culver drove in Bagnieski with a single to provide the Va...

Mergers: Commission clears the acquisition of Wasco by Rexel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Wasco Group B.V. (“Wasco”), based in the Netherlands, by Rexel Développement S.A.S (“Rexel”), based in France. Wasco specializes in the distribution to professional customers of products and services related to electrical systems. Rexel is mainly active as a distributor of sanitary and air conditioning products as well as spare parts. Rexel also offers related products such as tools. The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns, given its very limited impact on the structure of the market. The transaction was reviewed under the simplified merger control procedure.

Word Game: Aug. 30, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — BOWSPRIT (BOWSPRIT: BOW-sprit: A large spar projecting from the front of a ship.)Average mark 24 wordsTime limit 35 minutesCan you find 31 or more words in BOWSPRIT? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — RADIANT radian raid rain rani rant riata rind anti aria arid darn dart data dint dirt drain drat nadir tarn tiara train triadTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Bridge: Aug. 30, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

Cy the Cynic believes in the happiness of pursuit; he dates three or more women every week. But Cy can’t handle commitment; he says there is one way to have a successful marriage, and if he learns what it is, he might re-marry.Cy’s least favorite holding is a doubleton K-Q; it reminds him of marriage. Cy was today’s South in a penny game and shuddered when he beheld his heart holding.NINE TRICKSAgainst 3NT, West led a diamond: deuce, king, ace. Cy cashed the king of clubs, led to dummy’s jack, took the ace and conceded a club. He then had nine tricks — four clubs, three hearts and two diamonds — but his communication was so tangled that he couldn’t take them. The defenders were careful, and Cy went down.“What I expected when I saw those hearts,” the Cynic scowled.Cy failed to manage his entries (my topic this week). At Trick Two, he can play a low club from both hands. Cy loses at most three spades and a club, and he can run the ...

Ask Amy: I was shocked to hear I’m selfish because I like to rescue people

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

Dear Amy: I have lived my life trying to help people.I have “gone to the rescue” many times to help people who were needy or suicidal or addicted and in need of therapy or treatment.And it does make me happy when I think I have been able to help someone.Recently one of my children told me that since I derive happiness from helping others, that I am really selfish and that my actions are no more laudable than those of people who pursue happiness through other selfish means.The idea shocked me.What do you think?– Shocked MomDear Shocked: “Selfish” is probably the most pejorative word to describe your tendency to rescue people, but your child is obviously trying to make a point.You are behaving in a way that satisfies your own needs, but on the selfish scale I’d put your behavior way ahead of, say, someone who ignores the desperate cries of others.Those who need rescuing are no doubt grateful for your so-called selfishness, but a true “rescuer” derives her sense of self through rescuin...

Fairfax Co. search and rescue team ready to help in Florida as Hurricane Idalia touches down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:08 GMT

Fairfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, known as Virginia Task Force 1, is in Florida ready to help with recovery from Hurricane Idalia, if needed.Called out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Task Force 1 is closely monitoring the course of the storm and awaiting orders.“We have deployed with 80 personnel and four canine responders — so 80 people and four responders with four legs,” said Battalion Chief Jeffrey Lewis with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the program manager of Virginia Task Force 1. “We travel with roughly 60,000 pounds of equipment that is distributed through two tractor trailers, two box trucks and then a complement of smaller vehicles.”Most of the team members are uniformed and volunteer members of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, along with civilian structural engineers and emergency room physicians.The team left Virginia on Monday night and is posted at a secured location in Florida, prepared to go ...