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Live updates | Israel will have 'overall security responsibility' in Gaza after war, Netanyahu says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will have “overall security responsibility” in Gaza “for an indefinite period” after its war with Hamas and expressed openness to “little pauses” in the current fighting to facilitate the release of hostages.His comments, in an interview that aired late Monday on ABC News, offered the clearest indication yet that Israel plans to maintain control over the territory that is home to some 2.3 million Palestinians.Netanyahu ruled out any general cease-fire without the release of the more than 240 captives seized by Hamas in its Oct. 7 raid into Israel, but said he was open to “tactical little pauses.” U.S. President Joe Biden had raised the need for humanitarian pauses directly with Netanyahu on a call earlier Monday, but no agreement was reached, the White House said.The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war surpassed 10,300, including more than 4,200 children, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.In the occupi...

When will frozen iguanas start falling from trees in Florida?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Temperatures are starting to drop in Florida, and if you've been in South Florida during the winter months, you may see something else dropping once seasons change. In northern states, trees shedding their leaves typically signifies fall is here and winter is near. However, in Florida, iguanas falling from trees means it's time to bust out the jackets. An iguana suns itself on a fence on February 13, 2016, in Islamorada, Florida. (Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images)When it gets cold enough, iguanas become immobilized and freeze, leading the reptiles—which usually hang out in trees—to fall.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, iguanas slow down when the thermostat dips below 50 degrees. They "freeze" and fall when temperatures drop into the 40s and 30s.Should you move a frozen iguana? While the green reptiles may look dead, it's best to leave them be—and don't bring them into your home because once the temperatures heat ...

Saturn's awe-inspiring rings will 'disappear' in 2025: Here's why

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

(WTAJ) — One of the most awe-inspiring sights in our solar system, Saturn, is about to lose its iconic look. Well, sort of. As Saturn dances in the night sky, it tilts on an axis, much like Earth. The planet takes 29.4 Earth years to complete an orbit around the sun. It rotates quickly, though, making a day on Saturn only 10.7 Earth hours, according to NASA. This June 2023 image provided by the Space Telescope Science Institute shows the planet Saturn and three of its moons, from left, Enceladus, Tethys and Dione, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. In infrared, the planet appears dark because sunlight is absorbed by methane in the atmosphere. (NASA, ESA, CSA, JWST Saturn Team via AP)While it's known to scientists that Saturn's rings are slowly (as in over the next millions of years) being pulled into the planet's atmosphere, 2025 will be a bit different. What's happening to Saturn's rings?Saturn is transitioning and as its tilt changes, it will align the edge of its rings d...

Uvalde CISD board approves lone superintendent finalist

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District unanimously voted Monday to name Ashley Chohlis its lone superintendent finalist, according to reporting from News 4 San Antonio.A district spokesperson told News 4 SA Chohlis has 28 years of education experience and currently works as Poth ISD's superintendent.Following Monday's vote, Chohlis began a 21-day waiting period and is anticipated to sign the contract with Uvalde CISD on and following Nov. 27. From there, she'll begin serving as superintendent, News 4 SA reported.Interim Superintendent Gary Patterson began serving in his temporary capacity in October 2022, after then-Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell announced his retirement. Harrell's retirement came five months after the Uvalde mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.

Former Johnson hockey coach Lou Cotroneo dies at age 92

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

Lou Cotroneo, the man known to many in eastside St. Paul simply as “coach”, passed away early Tuesday at the age of 92.Cotroneo was a legendary figure in the St. Paul hockey community, particularly at Johnson High School, where he was a backup goaltender for the Governors’ state championship team in 1947 and eventually coached in the program for 20 years — during which Johnson made seven state tournament appearances — including 10 years as head coach.He also served as an assistant principal at Humboldt High School before working for the city of St. Paul.But he was ever-present throughout St. Paul hockey, from his time serving as a stick boy for the St. Paul Saints minor-league team to officiating in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association to his time as the Wild’s VIP greeter for the first decade of the franchise’s existence.Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman nicknamed Cotroneo “the Godfather of St. Paul hockey.”“At both the amateur an...

Columbia Heights man killed in house fire ID’d

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

A man killed in a house fire in Columbia Heights last week has been identified as 59-year-old Brian “Beany” Drews.Brian “Beany” Drews (Courtesy of GoFundMe)Drews was “such a selfless person and played a huge part in the upbringing of so many lives,” a family friend wrote on a GoFundMe page. “He leaves behind so many loved ones including his son Conner.”Firefighters and police were called to Drews’ burning home in the 4600 block of Seventh Street Northeast just before 1 a.m. Thursday. When responders went inside, they found Drews unconscious in the living room, Columbia Heights Fire Chief Charlie Thompson said Tuesday.Drews was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.A pet pig and dog were found dead in the home, the sheriff’s office said.Thompson said the two-alarm fire started in Drews’ bedroom, but what sparked it remains under investigation.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul woman who missed stop sign died in ...

Gophers football: Key commitment Koi Perich nets offer from Ohio State

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

The college recruitment of Esko, Minn., star football player Koi Perich continues to heat up with national signing day only six weeks away.Perich picked up a scholarship offer from Ohio State on Monday. The Buckeyes want the four-star safety prospect, who is ranked the best recruit in the state of Minnesota for the 2024 class.“Thankful for my 13th offer from THE Ohio State University!” Perich posted on social media, tagging Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and safeties coach Perry Eliano.Perich, a do-everything player for the smaller school southwest of Duluth, committed to the Gophers on April 19, and the Buckeyes had reached out about him the same day.The Buckeyes aren’t the only one still in pursuit of Perich. Southern California offered a scholarship on Oct. 1 and Florida State did the same on Oct. 23.In early October, Perich told the Pioneer Press that he was intrigued about visiting USC because he had never been to California. His father, George Perich, a teacher and coach at Esko...

Talk set on book of new Seneca Ray Stoddard history

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A local author is releasing his fourth set of stories tied to the Adirondacks. The first three stem from patients met in medical practice. This newest one moves the focus to someone larger than life in the history of Warren County. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Author Dr. Daniel Way will come to the Queensbury Masonic Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to talk about his newest book. "Seneca Ray Stoddard: An Intimate Look at an Adirondack Legend" compiles more than 300 illustrations from Stoddard, whose history in the Glens Falls, Queensbury, and Lake George region includes work in photography, environmental work, surveying, lecturing, and publishing across the Victorian era.Stoddard is oft-covered in the region, again and again, no matter how much time passes. In October, a new exhibit of his work opened at Glens Falls' Chapman Museum, running into January 2024.Way has previously written "A...

Chick-fil-A proposes new location in Albany

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Chick-fil-A has proposed a new location in the city of Albany. The restaurant would be located at 944 Central Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the plans, the Chick-fil-A restaurant building would be about 5,200 square-feet, have two drive-thru lanes and an outdoor patio with seating. It would have about 98 parking spaces and cost around $750,000 to build.The restaurant would employ about 125 to 150 employees and be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The company is known for its restaurants being closed on Sundays. Albany restaurant, The Delaware, sets opening date The proposal and site plans were sent to the Albany Department of Planning and Development on October 26. On November 3, the city's Director of Planning responded to the proposal with some compliance issues that would need to be addressed before the project moves forward.If approved, construction is e...

How to watch the GOP debate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:45 GMT

The Republican presidential primaries run from Jan. 15, 2024, to June 11, 2024. Before then, voters can tune in to a third Republican presidential debate, set to take place in Miami this week.Here’s everything you need to know about the third Republican presidential debate, which will be hosted by NBC News, Salem Radio Network and the Republican Jewish Coalition. When is the next presidential debate?The next Republican presidential debate will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The event will be from 8 to 10 p.m. EST.How to watch the GOP debateThe third Republican presidential debate will be televised on NBC and NBC News, plus streamed live on NBCNews.com and Peacock. Viewers can also tune in on Rumble, the streaming partner of the Republican National Committee. The debate will be moderated by Lester Holt, Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt. Holt and Welker are NBC anchors, while Hewitt hosts a show on the Salem Radio...