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Geomagnetic storm likely to impact Earth through Tuesday: What we know

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Last week, many were treated to a dazzling display of auroras thanks to strong solar activity. This week, the Earth is likely to be impacted by even more solar activity, without the aerial color show. Over the weekend, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a geomagnetic storm watch for Monday and Tuesday, saying a "high speed stream from a coronal hole is expected to influence the Earth" on both days. Arrival was set for Monday morning, according to SWPC. They even shared this minorly daunting image of the sun, which shows the coronal hole. A coronal hole spotted on the sun in early December 2023. [Cropped] (NOAA SWPC)Does this mean the sun is about to explode or the Earth is going to melt? No, but there are some other impacts we may experience. What you're seeing in the image above is, as we mentioned, a coronal hole. It appears darker than the rest of the sun because the area is cooler and less dense than the surrounding plasma, according to NOAA. Areas ...

Austin resident wins $3 million in scratch-off lottery game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

TX 750 Million Winners Circle 2053 (Photo courtesy: Texas Lottery)AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin resident is $3 million richer after claiming a winning ticket they bought at a north Austin convenience store in a scratch-off lottery game. The resident, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $3 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game "$750 Million Winner's Circle." The ticket was purchased at a Texan Mart at 10401 N. Interstate 35, in Austin.This was the 11th of 12 top prizes worth $3 million to be claimed in this game, according to a release from the Texas Lottery. $750 Million Winner’s Circle offers more than $750 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 2.88, including break-even prizes, per the release.

Texas Stars giving fans a unique way to donate to children in need

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- If you've ever felt the urge to throw something onto the ice and pause the action during a hockey game, you'll get your chance FridayDuring the Texas Stars' game at the H-E-B Center, fans are encouraged to bring as many teddy bears as they can carry, and throw them down onto the ice. Stars Broadcasting and Media Relations Manager John Peterson said the mayhem ensues as soon as the puck hits the back of the net. "As soon as they score their first goal... Texas Stars fans will throw all their teddy bears that they bring to the game, or their stuffed animals onto the ice," he said. The tradition first started with a junior team in Canada in the mid-90s, and has spread rapidly amongst minor league hockey teams ever since. With a capacity of 6,800 fans and the possibility of a sellout at Friday's game, Peterson said he expects more than a thousand bears wil...

Study names Austin as one of the most fun cities in the US

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When you think of the most fun cities in America, what comes to mind? WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 65 pertinent metrics. The three key dimensions were entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and overall costs."WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state," WalletHub stated.Las Vegas, Nevada, topped the list as the most fun city in America, with a score of 71.38. WalletHub gave the city the top spots in the entertainment and recreation rank and the nightlife and parties categories.Coming in at No. 2 and No. 3 were two Florida cities: Orlando and Miami.The report said Orlando's nation-leading theme parks helped the city rank toward the top of the list.The city has one of the lowest nightly rates for a 3-star hotel room and relatively low average prices for staple foods such as pizza and burgers, according to WalletHub. It also ranked ...

Loons’ new leader Khaled El-Ahmad expected in Minnesota in January

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

Minnesota United’s new Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad will conclude his role at Barnsley on Dec. 15, and pending the visa process, he is expected to arrive in Minnesota soon after Jan. 1.The Loons hired El-Ahmad in early November, but he was still employed by the third-tier English soccer club as CEO and Sporting Director. Barnsley said it needed to find his replacements before El-Ahmad would be released; the club has since found interim fill-ins. El-Ahmad also wanted to help provide a smooth transition.El-Ahmad oversaw Barnsley’s soccer and business operations since September 2021. “We would like to thank Khaled for his efforts at our club and we wish him well in the future,” Barnsley chairman Neerav Parekh said in a statement.From MNUFC’s perspective, El-Ahmad can’t get here soon enough. With the firing of manager Adrian Heath after nearly seven full seasons in charge, El-Ahmad needs to implement his philosophy to the Loons’ sporting...

Amsterdam man arraigned for multiple Saratoga County robberies

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man accused of holding up the Stewart's Shop in Malta in September was arraigned in court on Thursday. Daniel McKay II, 40, of Amsterdam, allegedly entered the store and demanded money from the register while stating he had a gun on him. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! McKay was located at a nearby hotel and arrested. Police say McKay entered the Ben & Jerry's store in Saratoga Springs earlier that day and demanded money while stating he had a gun. No one was injured in either incident and no weapon was displayed. He was arraigned on charges of first and third-degree robbery, grand larceny in the fourth-degree, and petit larceny.

Santa prepares to arrive in Latham by helicopter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On December 9, Capital Region Toys for Tots is hosting its annual Winter Hangarland. The special holiday event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is highlighted by the arrival of Santa, who will be stopping by in a helicopter at 10:30 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There will be fun activities throughout the day, including face painting, games, and crafts. Families can take photos with Santa for $5. Those who bring a new, unwrapped toy donation will receive a free picture. Tickets to the event cost $7 per person or $20 for a family of 4. All proceeds benefit the Capital Region Toys for Tots. Families can park in the lot and ride the CDTA Trolley to The Hangar!

Comedian Chris Tucker previews show at Stifel theater tonight

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Comedian Chris Tucker is stopping in St. Louis Monday night to host his 'Legend' Tour at Stifel Theater.FOX 2's Tim Ezell spoke with Tucker about his comedic beginnings in the early 1990s on Def Comedy Jam and his rise as a full-fledged movie star. Tucker also shared his off-the-cuff experience of playing Howard White in the recent film 'Air.' The 7 St. Louis restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ For more information about the Legend Tour, click here.

Red Hot Chili Peppers performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in July

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their 'Unlimited Love' tour will extend into 2024 after the success of their 2002 and 2023 tours. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is hosting one of the 16 added shows on Tuesday, July 30. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.Last year at the MTV Awards, the band was honored with the Global Icon Award and in 2007, they won a Grammy for 'Best Rock Album.''Unlimited Love' Tour Schedule Tues., May 28: Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts AmphitheaterFri., May 31: Quincy, WA – The GorgeSun., June 02: Wheatland, CA – Toyota AmphitheaterWed., June 05: Salt Lake City, UT – USANA AmphitheatreFri., June 07: Albuquerque, NM – Isleta AmphitheaterTues., June 18: West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreFri., June 21: Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreWed., June 26 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music ParkFri., June 28: Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphi...

Editorial: We got Space Command, Camp Amache and the Arkansas Valley Conduit. Now clean up the Pueblo Chemical Depot.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:11:04 GMT

When Colorado’s congressional delegation works together, things get done, especially for southern Colorado. Now the next collaborative project for our senators and congresspeople is pushing the Army to quickly clean up decades of pollution and dangerous munitions at the Pueblo Chemical Depot.Space Command will be headquartered in Colorado Springs after our Senators especially congressmen Jason Crow and Doug Lamborn put their foot down and refused to accept a scandalously executed basing location process that for a time threatened to take Space Command from the Centennial state. Now Crow and Lamborn are working together to create a Space Force National Guard.Representatives Ken Buck and Joe Neguse led the delegation’s push for the U.S. Senate to finally recognize Camp Amache as a federal historic site that will be managed by the National Parks Service.Senator Michael Bennet fought alongside Democrats and Republicans from Colorado for years for the Arkansas Valley Conduit ...