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American reaches 700-meter mark as Turkey cave rescue continues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey (AP) — Rescue teams on Sunday in Turkey successfully carried an American researcher up from the depth of a cave at 1,040 meters (3,410 feet) to the 700-meter (2,297 feet) mark where he will rest at a base camp before they continue the taxing journey to the surface.An experienced caver, Mark Dickey, 40, started vomiting on Sept. 2 because of stomach bleeding while on an expedition with a handful of others in the Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains, one of the deepest in the world, according to experts.A rescue operation began Saturday afternoon with doctors, paramedics and experienced cavers from across Europe rushing to help. They set up small medical base camps at various levels along the shaft, providing Dickey an opportunity to rest during the slow and arduous extrication. 7-year-old finds 2.95-carat diamond at Arkansas Crater of Diamonds park “Mark was delivered to the campsite at -700 meters as of 03:24 local time (GMT+3). At this stage, he...

Hurricane Lee charges through open waters, unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee barreled Sunday through open waters just northeast of the Caribbean, unleashing heavy swell on several islands.The Category 2 storm is not forecast to make landfall and is expected to stay over open waters through Friday. On Sunday morning, it was centered about 280 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Its maximum sustained winds had decreased to 105 mph and it was moving west-northwest at 9 mph.Last week, Lee strengthened from a Category 1 storm to a Category 5 storm in just one day.“We had the perfect conditions for a hurricane: warm waters and hardly any wind shear,” said Lee Ingles, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in San Juan.Lee is expected to regain some strength in the upcoming days and will then weaken again, according to the National Hurricane Center. Could Hurricane Lee impact the US? Breaking waves of up to 20 feet were forecast for Puerto Rico and nearby islands starting early this week, with au...

Kyle Police searching for missing teen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — On Sunday, the Kyle Police Department said it was searching for a missing 14-year-old boy.KPD said Amarion Beam was a described 5’4” Black teenager, weighing 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.Amarion was last seen wearing black socks, Nike Glides, grey shorts and a dark-colored T-shirt.KPD said Amarion went for a bike ride on a blue and silver Schwinn mountain bike Saturday afternoon in Kyle around 4:30 p.m. and did not return. Police said he was new to the area and may be lost or injured.Anyone with information was asked to contact Kyle police at 512-268-3232.

Fireworks banned in Travis County after two homes catch fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Even though it is not the Fourth of July or New Year's, Travis County leaders said people were still using fireworks, and it was putting people and firefighters at risk.On Friday, County Judge Andy Brown told KXAN he was temporarily banning the use of fireworks.Brown said two homes in the county caught fire last week because of teenagers using fireworks.“Fireworks in particular can be really dangerous, especially the kind that fly because they can land anywhere, and pretty much anywhere you land in Travis County right now, you could start a fire,” Brown said.Violators could face a $1,000 fine and jail time.To get a fireworks ban issued, Brown said he had to get permission from the state.

1 injured after collision in south Austin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders arrived in south Austin at 8:10 a.m. Sunday after a report of a collision involving a vehicle and bike.Austin-Travis County EMS said the collision occurred at the intersection of 1st Street and Slaughter Lane.According to ATCEMS, two patients were involved, and an adult patient was unconscious. Both patients were being evaluated, and the unconscious patient was being treated and taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.ATCEMS said to avoid the area and expect traffic delays. Medics are no longer at the scene.

The Loop Fantasy Football Week 1 Update: Last-minute moves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

UPDATE: 8:55 a.m. Sunday We’re just hours from kickoff and we have our first major lineup casualty of Week 1. Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews (quadriceps) will be inactive for today’s opener against Houston. So one fantasy maven in every league will be scouring the waiver wires for a last-minute pickup.Of course, that’s what Cooper Kupp supporters have been doing for some time, and it turns out the Rams have placed their star receiver on injured reserve, meaning he’ll be out until at least Week 5, a tough blow for folks who spent a first- or second-round draft pick on the former Super Bowl MVP.Denver wideout Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) has been ruled out today, as have New England WR Devante Parker and Miami rookie RB Devon Achane.UPDATE: 11:00 a.m. Saturday We’re about 25 hours from the kickoff of the early slate of games, during which time we expect Kansas City’s Kadarius Toney to drop about a dozen more passes.The biggest injury news in the past couple of days involves Green Bay WR ...

Fatal crash on I-70 near Salisbury shuts down westbound lanes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- One person has died following a crash on I-70 near Salisbury, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police, who are currently investigating the incident.According to a post on social media by MoDOT, the crash occurred just after 3:45 this morning and involved three vehicles. As a result, all westbound lanes of I-70 in that area were closed.Hours later, these lanes remained closed. Accident reconstruction teams are still at the location, diligently working to determine the cause of this tragic incident.

9/11 stair climb at Enterprise Center today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb is currently open for participants at the Clayton Enterprise Center. This event, which honors the heroes of September 11th, is set to take place at the Enterprise Center today, September 10. The Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb is an opportunity for participants to pay tribute to the courageous firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice during the tragic events of 9/11.  The event involves climbing a symbolic representation of the World Trade Center towers, which comprises the stairs of the Enterprise Center. This climb serves to remember and commemorate the bravery and selflessness displayed by the first responders on that fateful day.  Tri My Best adaptive triathlon: empowering kids and raising funds for a cause Participants have the choice to climb individually or as part of a team. Whether individuals are seasoned athletes, firefighters, or anyone simply wishing to pay their respects, the...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 3 coverage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

Mountain View won for the first time since the mother of one of its players died late last month just days after she collapsed at a game.De La Salle won at St. Francis to avoid its first 0-3 start since 1975. Monte Vista held off Bellarmine in one of the weekend’s most thrilling games.Los Gatos, in a game scheduled at the last minute, lost a nail-biter at home to Sacramento powerhouse Grant, and McClymonds dominated Bishop O’Dowd in a matchup of Oakland schools.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 3 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 3Saturday roundup: Sacred Heart Prep, Menlo School, Salesian among winnersResults: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredPhotos: Our staff’s Week 3 imagesDaniels family in its heart: Mountain View rolls past LeighBack in the win column: DLS beats St. Francis, avoids 0-3 startThriller in D...

Youth Science Institute gets grant from Santa Clara County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:50:12 GMT

YSI gets county grantSanta Clara County recently approved grants for the expansion of two local youth environmental education programs: the Youth Science Institute (YSI) and O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO).The nonprofit YSI  provides hands-on learning to 30,000 students annually through its science summer camps, school and community events, and safaris at its education centers in Alum Rock Park in San Jose; Sanborn County Park in Saratoga and Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos.The $125,000 grant to YSI will expand the organization’s reach and cover both programming and transportation for an estimated 3,987 students.OSO provides free firsthand marine science learning for 5,000 fourth- through sixth-graders and students with disabilities annually. The $250,000 grant from the county will enable the San Jose-based nonprofit to expand its educational programming to 80 additional classes from under-resourced Santa Clara County schools.CAA fundraiserState Sen. Dave Cortese will present the key...