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Philadelphia residents warned about chemical spill in river

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia residents are being told that they may want to drink only bottled water following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County.Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution into the river. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, said there had been no sign of contaminants in city water but officials “cannot be 100% certain” traces won’t show up Sunday afternoon. He called health risks from the material “very low if present at all” but said officials wanted people to be aware so they could consider using bottled water to drink or cook with to further minimize any ris...

How the TSA determines what is and isn't a 'liquid'

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

(WHNT) — Peanut butter is available in a variety of textures and viscosities, from thick to runny and crunchy to smooth. But as far as the Transportation Security Administration is concerned, all of them are liquids — and the news is driving at least a few people nuts.Following a recently-viral social media post in which the TSA confirmed its stance on peanut butter, the internet is once again taking sides to defend, or argue, their own positions on the subject. The top barbecue joint in every state, according to Yelp Despite the debate, the TSA continues to remain firm in its opinion that the agency "considers your PB a liquid."They categorize it as such, according to the TSA, because like a liquid, peanut butter "has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container." The TSA has also previously pointed to its "general definition" for the liquid rule, which suggests that if a passenger can "spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, then the carry-on quantit...

Central Texas dog travels 60 miles, still searching for home

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — For eight months, a loose dog traveled upwards of 60 miles throughout Central Texas, spotted as far north as Georgetown and as south as central Austin. Now, an Austin-area family is leading efforts to reunite him with his owner.Sasha Aghili is the founder of Jack Jack's Pack Street Dog Rescue, a Central Texas-based nonprofit that helps rescue and either reunite or rehome missing animals with their families. Austin Public Library’s puppetry program delights audiences for 45 years Aghili and Tonya Arceneaux of Lost Paws Missing Dog Rescue helped secure the 100-pound furry friend in late February, after months of spottings along I-35 and MoPac Expressway. Since rescuing him, Aghili has dubbed him "Myles," in recognition of his extensive travels."He's only 18 months, and so he was a baby during this whole time, a very young dog," she said. "We got him cleaned up and now I'm just — I want to see if he has an owner before I even think about placing him for adopti...

Albany Fire Chief releases statement after Doane Stuart fire

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Fire Department Chief Joseph Gregory released a statement expressing his pride in firefighters' efforts in conquering the fire at the former Doane Stuart School that happened on Thursday. In his statement, Chief Gregory mentioned the professionalism and teamwork of those on the scene and the response from concerned residents following the blaze. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Chief Gregory's full statement is as follows:To close out his statement, Chief Gregory says "I truly could not be more proud to say that WE ARE ALBANY'S BRAVEST. WE ARE THE ALBANY FIRE DEPARTMENT."The fire is still under investigation at this time.

LeBron James returns to Lakers; will come off bench for 2nd time in career

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is expected to return to the team during Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena, the team announced.James has been out of action since late February as he recovered from a right foot injury suffered during a comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks.The Lakers announced that James would be returning against Chicago, but the team's published starting lineup does not list James in his usual role as a starter.Instead, James will come off the bench for only the second time in his career. The last time James played in a game he did not start was on Dec. 11, 2007 when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.The NBA's all-time leading scorer suffered a right tendon sprain in that win against Dallas, just days after the Lakers completely retooled their roster at the trade deadline for a late playoff push. Lakers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz in deal centered around D’Angelo Russell The Lakers have gone 8-5 in LeBron...

Dodgers among most expensive MLB teams to root for; Angels among the cheapest

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

Major League Baseball fans in the Los Angeles area have two choices for teams to support, but the price tag for rooting for your favorite team varies wildly.A new study published by MIBets, a Michigan-based sports betting website, found that opening day tickets for the Los Angeles Dodgers are among the most expensive in all of Major League Baseball, while the same tickets for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are among the cheapest.The study looked at the average price of a ticket for one adult, the price of parking and the price of a hotdog and an adult beverage. Of all 30 MLB teams, the price for Dodgers opening night ($154.50) is the third-highest, behind only the San Diego Padres opening night against the Colorado Rockies ($163.50) and the Texas Rangers home opener against the defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies ($163.75).Meanwhile, just a short drive south, those wanting to catch opening day for the Angels can do so by shelling out only $45.50 — more than $...

Shots fired as deputies respond to barricaded suspect involving weapon in Gilroy

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

GILROY, Calif. (KRON) -- Shots have been fired on the scene of a barricaded suspect involving a weapon in Gilroy that began on Sunday morning, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. US-101 southbound closed from Petaluma to Novato until Sunday afternoon The suspect is in the 3000 block of Dryden Avenue near Bishop Court, according to the sheriff's office. Shots have been fired at deputies, the sheriff's office says. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The emergency response and crisis negotiation teams are both on site using deescalation tactics for find a peaceful resolution, according to the sheriff's office. Community members are asked to avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Shooting in Oakland's Lynn neighborhood leaves one dead

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- One person died in a shooting in Oakland's Lynn neighborhood in the early morning hours on Sunday, according to the Oakland Police Department. Shots fired at deputies in Gilroy barricaded suspect incident A ShotSpotter activation in the 1200 block of East 34th Street alerted the OPD communications center just after 3 a.m. Officers arrived to find a man with gunshot wounds, who later died of his injuries. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The case is being investigated as a homicide, according to OPD. The victim's identity has been withheld until their next of kin can be notified.

Doncic picks up 16th technical, faces 1-game suspension

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Sunday and now faces a one-game suspension.Unless the NBA office rescinds the technical, Doncic will be forced to sit out the team’s game Monday night against against the Indiana Pacers.Doncic had been chirping at officials for most of Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets and finally got slapped with a technical midway through the third quarter of a tightly contested game.The suspension could prove costly for Dallas, which entered the day tied with Oklahoma City for 10th in the Western Conference but still out of position for a play-in tournament spot because the Thunder hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mavericks.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Man dies after car ends up wedged under semitrailer, Aurora PD says

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:10:57 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A 58-year-old man died after losing control of his vehicle and ending up wedged under a semitrailer Saturday night on Interstate 225 in Aurora, police said.The Aurora Police Department said around 10:50 p.m., the man was driving a Lexus sedan recklessly while southbound on I-225 near the E. Mississippi Avenue exit. He was driving at a high speed and attempted to pass another vehicle on the right shoulder. Video shows deadly hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard He lost control and drove up the right grass embankment before veering back onto the road and under a semitrailer, police said.The driver of the semi was not injured.Southbound I-225 was closed for over six hours following the crash but was reopened shortly after 5 a.m.APD said this is the 10th traffic-related death in Aurora this year.