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Finland and Sweden set this winter’s cold records as temperature plummets below minus 40

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland and Sweden recorded the coldest temperatures of the winter Tuesday as thermometers plummeted to minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) as a result of a cold spell prevailing in the Nordic region.In Nikkaluokta, a small village inhabited by the indigenous Sami people in northern Sweden, thermometer showed minus 41.6 degrees (minus 42.8 Fahrenheit) early Tuesday, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported.“It’s the coldest temperature we have had so far this winter, and it will continue to be quite cold weather in the north,” said SVT meteorologist Nils Holmqvist.Train operators in Sweden said the cold snap has caused substantial problems for rail traffic in the north, among other issues. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has reported temperatures of minus 30 degrees (minus 22 Fahrenheit) in several locations in northern Sweden.It also issued a warning for snow and wind for central and southern Sweden, saying snowfall on Wednesday in co...

Planes catch fire after a collision at Japan’s Haneda airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames. Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito confirmed that all 379 occupants of Japan Airlines flight JAL-516 got out safely before the plane was entirely engulfed in flames. The pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, but five crewmembers died, Saito said.Local TV video showed a large eruption of fire and smoke from the side of the Japan Airlines plane as it taxied after landing. The area around the wing then caught fire. Footage an hour later showed the plane fully on fire. The JAL plane was an Airbus A-350 that had flown from Shin Chitose airport, near the city of Sapporo, to Haneda, the transport minister said. Coast Guard spokesperson Yoshinori Yanagishima said its plane was MA-722, a Bombardier Dash-8. The plane, which is based at Haneda, had been due to head to Niigata to deliver relief goods to residents affected by a deadly ear...

Plane burns on runway at Tokyo airport after collision, five reported dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft and burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, officials said.NHK TV reported that all occupants of Japan Airlines flight JAL-516, believed to total 379 people, got out safely before the plane was entirely engulfed in flames. The Japanese coast guard said the pilot of its plane had escaped. NHK reported that the five other crewmembers had been found dead.A Japan Airlines plane is on fire on the runway of Haneda airport on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Kyodo News via AP)Local TV video showed a large eruption of fire and smoke from the side of the Japan Airlines plane as it taxied on a runway. The area around the wing then caught fire. Footage an hour later showed the plane fully on fire.NHK TV said the plane was an Airbus A-350 that had flown from Shin Chitose airport, near the city of Sapporo, to Haneda.Coast Guard spokesperson Yoshinori Yanagishima confirmed the collis...

Tuesday Forecast: Temps in mid 30s with increasing clouds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures in mid-30s Tuesday with increasing clouds. Winds: SW 10-15 G25. High: 35. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance for freezing drizzle. Winds: W 5-10 G20. Low: 28.Wednesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy conditions Wednesday with a 20% chance of scattered snow. Winds: WNW 5-10 G15. High: 34.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

'Glorious': Hardened by previous playoff losses, Michigan stuffs Alabama in Rose Bowl classic to advance to CFP title game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Milroe caught a low snap on fourth down in overtime at the Rose Bowl and ran straight ahead into wall of blue and maize.That wall of Michigan defenders had been hardened by the Wolverines' violent practice drills. Toughened by two previous College Football Playoff losses. Made impenetrable by months of turmoil that battered the program and its beloved head coach, Jim Harbaugh.Alabama's quarterback went nowhere.The Wolverines are going to Houston.Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first CFP championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday night.Michigan running back Blake Corum scores the game-winning touchdown against Alabama in overtime of the Rose Bowl on Monday. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)Harbaugh’s Wolverines (14-0) will play for their school’s first national title since 1997 against Washington on Jan. 8 — but only after a fourth-q...

Three opportunities for much-needed rain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An upper-level low is moving east through southern New Mexico/far west Texas this morning. It is this system that will bring Central Texas its first rain of 2024 starting as early as 10 a.m. in the southern Hill Country. The afternoon forecast is for area-wide showers and a few thunderstorms.The precipitation will continue in the evening but will taper overnight. NEW: 2023 was Austin's hottest year on record It will be a chilly day with temperatures not getting out of the 40s in some of the Hill Country. Most highs this afternoon will warm to the upper 40s to low 50s. The normal high this afternoon is 62°.Wednesday and Thursday will be dry before the next rain arrives on Thursday night into Friday (70%). The rain will end in time for a dry and mild weekend with highs in the low 60s Saturday and the mid 60s Sunday.Then, a third chance of rain arrives Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures will slowly warm during the week with highs from the middle 50s Wednesday up...

Nani's Indian Kitchen in Ballston Spa closes after 3 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nani's Indian Kitchen, located at 265 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa, has closed its doors. The restaurant's last day was December 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Owner Nafeesa Koslik told NEWS10 that the last year had been difficult for the restaurant with the cost of food going up. Sales were also down 50% over the last year and a half. Koslik said she had to get another job to support her family in addition to running Nani's.Nani's Indian Kitchen opened in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the brick-and-mortar restaurant space has closed, Koslik said she'll still be serving up her Indian food at pop-ups and farmers' markets. She plans to also offer catering and cooking classes. Participating restaurants for Amsterdam’s SoupFest "The community of Ballston Spa has been amazing to us," said Koslik. "We are very grateful for all the support."

Search for two missing adults with special needs in Mariaville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Sheriff's Office has confirmed with NEWS10 that they are currently searching for two missing vulnerable adults. Law enforcement is currently near Mariaville and Featherstonhaugh Lake searching for Malachi Williams and Ryan Williams who have special needs.Malachi Williams (left) and Ryan Williams (right) images courtesy of Schenectady County Sheriff's Office Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady County Undersheriff James Barrett says the two went missing from 7969 Mariaville Road between 10 p.m. Monday last night and early Tuesday morning. Drone units, K9s, and several local agencies are on the scene.Acres of local forest are currently being searched. This is a developing story. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

St. Louis police: Man in critical condition after knocked unconscious, urinated on

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A man is fighting for his life Tuesday morning. Police say two men brutally attacked the victim, leaving him unconscious. Investigators say afterwards, the suspects struck the victim with a bottle, cut him, and urinated on him.The assault happened at the intersection of Jefferson and Delmar, just before 9:30 p.m. That's in northeast midtown, right on the cusp of the Jeff-Vander-Lou and Carr Square neighborhoods. It's within 500 feet of the Scott Joplin House and not far from KIPP St. Louis High School.There are also several businesses in the area. It's unclear if the victim or attackers were leaving any of those businesses when the crime happened. The police did share that the victim got into a confrontation that escalated to a horrifying level. St. Louis home riddled with bullets during short-term rental party The suspects brutally attacked the victim, ultimately knocking him out, leaving him helpless on the ground. Then they hit him with a bottle, inflicting severe c...

Major Case Squad investigating Dellwood murder Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Major Case Squad is investigating a murder in Dellwood.It happened a little before 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Police said that someone shot a man several times inside a house on South Schlueter Avenue. St. Louis home riddled with bullets during short-term rental party The 44-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers. Callers are always anonymous.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.