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Day after Typhoon Mawar hit Guam, ‘what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Guam residents and officials emerged from homes and shelters Thursday to survey the damage done to the U.S. Pacific territory after a long night of hunkering down as Typhoon Mawar’s howling winds shredded trees, flipped vehicles and knocked out utilities. The central and northern parts of the island received more than 2 feet of rain as the eyewall passed, and most of Guam received about a foot of rain during the storm, said Brandon Aydlett, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. The island’s international airport flooded, and the swirling storm churned up a storm surge and waves that crashed through coastal reefs. “We are waking up to a rather disturbing scene out there across Guam. We’re looking out our door and what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks — it looks like a scene from the movie ‘Twister,’ with trees just thrashed apart,” said Landon Aydlett, his twin brother and fellow NWS meteorologist. “Most of Guam is dealing ...

Mattea Roach overcomes father’s death to finish second in ‘Jeopardy Masters’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

Canadian quiz show champ Mattea Roach made it to the finals, but couldn’t clinch the “Jeopardy Masters” title.The Toronto-based writer and podcast host finished second on Wednesday’s episode, with a combined score of $41,685.James Holzhauer took home the prize, with a score of $43,795, while Matt Amodio came in third with $15,200.The “Jeopardy” spinoff pit six recent trivia titans against each other, with a different combination of competitors playing two “high-stakes games” in each hour-long episode of the quarter- and semifinals.The tournament came at a difficult time for Roach, who noted in Tuesday night’s semifinal episode that their father died in the course of filming.According to the obituary, Philip Henry Roach died of a brain aneurysm at home in Halifax back on May 2 at the age of 57. Our hearts go out to Mattea and their family ???? pic.twitter.com/8DS9qTrVEL— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) May 24, 2023Roach said their dad...

Canadian quiz show superchamp Mattea Roach finishes second in ‘Jeopardy Masters’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

Canadian quiz show champ Mattea Roach made it to the finals, but couldn’t clinch the “Jeopardy Masters” title.The Toronto-based writer and podcast host finished second on Wednesday’s episode, with a combined score of $41,685.James Holzhauer took home the prize, with a score of $43,795, while Matt Amodio came in third with $15,200.The “Jeopardy” spinoff pit six recent trivia titans against each other, with a different combination of competitors playing two “high-stakes games” in each hour-long episode of the quarter- and semifinals. The tournament came at a difficult time for Roach, who noted in Tuesday night’s semifinal episode that their father died in the course of filming.Roach said their dad was a big part of why they were able to compete on “Jeopardy” at all, instilling in them a love of learning.Roach thanked everyone on set who ensured they could go home to grieve instead of continuing to film on what they said was the har...

3 ex-officers indicted in death of Black man seen on video being shocked with stun guns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

JACKSON, Mississippi. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man seen on video being pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year’s eve arrest.Officials in the state capital of Jackson released body camera footage Wednesday that showed then-officers Avery Willis, Kenya McCarty and James Land struggling to handcuff Keith Murriel as he was apparently stunned numerous times over 10 minutes.The officers had tackled Murriel while arresting him for allegedly trespassing at a hotel shortly before midnight on Dec. 31, 2022, authorities said. McCarty and Willis have been charged with second-degree murder, and Land with manslaughter, court records showed. All three were placed on administrative leave after the incident. McCarty was fired in February, and Willis and Land in April.McCarty and Willis are Black, and Land is white, according to Mel...

Former California corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 at women’s prison

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former correctional officer at the biggest women’s prison in California has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates over the past nine years, prosecutors said Wednesday. Gregory Rodriguez, who worked at the Central California Women’s Facility, faces 96 counts including rape, sodomy, sexual battery and rape under color of authority, the Madera County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. It couldn’t be determined Wednesday if Rodriguez, 54, has an attorney who can speak on his behalf. He was being held in lieu of $7.8 million bail, the DA’s office said.The alleged assaults date back to 2014, but most happened within the past two years, prosecutors said. The charges involve 13 separate victims, but investigators are looking into the possibility that there are more, according to the DA’s office. If convicted on all charges, Rodriguez could be sentenced to more than 300 years in prison.The wom...

KCSD: Suspect dead after 48 hour crime spree, shootout with police in Batavia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

BATAVIA, Ill. — A man is dead after going on a two-day-long crime spree that ended in a shootout with police at a busy intersection in Batavia Near Geneva late Wednesday afternoon, according to Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain.Police said the suspect had been on a 48-hour suburban crime spree when he carjacked a vehicle in Aurora. Kane County Sheriff's Deputies spotted the stolen vehicle in the area of Randall Road and Silver Glen in South Elgin and pursued him, which led to a Kane County sheriff's deputy using their vehicle to stop the suspect, who was in a Honda Accord, near the intersection of Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road shortly before 4 p.m.Once the vehicle was stopped, deputies deployed a K-9 to subdue the man getting out of the Accord, who displayed a weapon toward deputies. An exchange of gunfire ensued where the K-9 and the suspect were hit.The suspect was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, while the K-9 — named Hudson — later succumbed to his injuries and also died....

Algonquin man sentenced to 50 years for murder of his mother, stepfather

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. -- An Algonquin man was sentenced to 50 years Tuesday after being found guilty of the murder of his mother and stepfather in 2021.According to the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office, officers with the Algonquin Police Department responded to the 400 block of La Fox River Drive for a check for a well-being check on November 30, 2021, after a resident, Peter Almen, failed to show up to work that day. Suspect dead after 48 hour crime spree, shootout with police in Geneva Officers attempted to make contact at the residence with Almen and his wife, Elvira, however, nobody answered the door.Officers spoke on the phone with Elvira’s son, 27-year-old Maxim Parnov, who also lived at the residence. Parnov denied knowledge of Peter and Elvira’s whereabouts but did tell officers that he had been arguing with Peter and Elvira in recent days.Algonquin Police spoke with a neighbor who had surveillance video from that day which showed male subjects transferring a large ...

Trader Joe's coffee product recalled due to potential glass

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Trader Joe's Instant Cold Brew Coffee has been recalled due to potential glass inside the container, the company said in an email Wednesday. Trader Joe's says all products have been removed from its shelves.Those who have the product with expiration date codes 6/13/2024, 11/26/2024 and 12/30/2024 are asked not to use them. Instant Cold Brew Coffee with those expiration dates "may contain glass." Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent ‘incentive’ for baggage fees after viral TikToks As of Wednesday, no injuries have been reported in connection to the consumption of this product, Trader Joe's said. The company urges its customers to throw the product away or return it to any Trader Joe's location for a full refund. The Instant Cold Brew Coffee product has SKU #67436.In March, a Trader Joe's frozen tropical fruit product was recalled due to a potential Hepatitis A risk. The only other recall since then was a recall of its Genova Pesto product earlier this month, wh...

No more paper license plates? Bill clears Senate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Could Texas soon be saying goodbye to its paper license plate problem?A bipartisan bill to eliminate temporary paper license plates -- inspired in part by a series of KXAN investigations into widespread fraud -- cleared the Senate on Wednesday in a vote of 30-1. It now goes back to the House for final approval."We're well on the road to making certain we deal organized crime," said Sen. Royce West-Dallas, "a severe defeat as it relates to these tags."If it passes, and is signed into law, Texas would switch to all metal license plates. READ: Senate version of HB 718 West, who sponsored House Bill 718, said the amended version addresses industry concerns. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, called it a "very important bill.""The problem is organized crime," said West. "The fact of the matter is we've had...paper plates...all over the entire country so this particular bill does something about it."The bill was originally introduced by Rep. Craig Gold...

Walz signs new $72 billion Minnesota budget: ‘We’re leaving no one behind’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:51:51 GMT

Major pieces of a $72 billion state budget DFL lawmakers passed during what could shape up to be one of the most consequential legislative sessions in recent memory are falling into place.Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed into law a dozen bills enacting a significant portion of what he and fellow Democrats call the “One Minnesota” budget. It’s a significant expansion of government spending backers say will reduce child poverty and make the state a better place to raise a family.Standing in front of Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers and state officials on the steps of the state Capitol on Wednesday, Walz told a crowd that Minnesota wanted to see the end of partisan gridlock at the Capitol and elected DFL majorities to boost education funding, protect abortion rights and enact policies like paid family and medical leave.“It’s going to mean a fairer, more inclusive, better and more prosperous Minnesota,” Walz said. “We’re leaving no one behind.”With control of the Senate, House and gov...