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Invasive Joro spiders spreading in eastern US: researchers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

(NewsNation) — It's the size of your palm, spins golden webs, and could soon be in your backyard.A large spider native to East Asia that likely first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago is taking hold in the eastern part of the country and spreading north, according to researchers and scientists.The Joro — trichonephila clavata — is part of a group of spiders known as "orb weavers" for their highly organized, wheel-shaped webs. Common in Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan, Joro females have colorful yellow, blue and red markings on their bodies. They can measure three inches across when their legs are fully extended. NOAA: Almost 100% chance 2023 hottest year recorded It’s not clear exactly how and when the first Joro spider arrived in the U.S. In Georgia, a researcher identified one about 80 miles northeast of Atlanta in 2014, and the species began to take hold in the state two years ago. They have also been found in South Carolina and more recently as far north as Maryland.A...

John Shipley: Whatever awaits Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury in Pittsburgh, he’ll handle it with grace and humility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury is always happy to go back to Pittsburgh, where he started a remarkable career that will land him in the Hockey Hall of Fame.“I spent 14 years there,” the Wild goaltender said this week. “Made great friends there — great people, met a lot of fans —and it always means a lot to go back and get some memories of my time there. I like to enjoy it.”The streaking Wild, 7-2-0 under new head coach John Hynes, start back-to-backs Monday against a Penguins team that has lost five of its last seven games before ending a brief road trip Tuesday in Boston.Fleury will start one of those games in goal, Filip Gustavsson the other. After Saturday’s 2-1 shootout victory over Vancouver at Xcel Energy Center, Hynes said he wasn’t sure which goalie would play in which game.“I know that they’re going to split,” he said. “I don’t want to say the games yet.”Hynes said he and goaltending coach Frederic Chabot have mapped out the goaltending schedule and that, in his experience as a head coa...

Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Queensbury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office announced they are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Queensbury on December 15. The crash took place on Burke Drive. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Officers determined that on Friday night around 10:30 p.m., a red Chrysler Town and Countryminivan was traveling south on Burke Drive when it struck a pedestrian and then fled the area. According to police, the pedestrian, identified as Shane Winchell, 30, of Queensbury, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office at (518)743-2500, option 1.

Broncos stock report: Kareem Jackson fumes after no-call against Lions nickel Brian Branch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

Stock UpOLB Nik Bonitto In absentia, the second-year pass-rusher’s importance showed through clearly in the Motor City. Denver struggled to consistently heat up Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Nobody’s generated more consistent pressure for the Broncos than Bonitto, who missed the game due to a left knee injury sustained against the Los Angeles Chargers. None of the remaining offenses on the schedule pose the kind of every-down threat Goff and Detroit did, but even still, Denver should be hoping to get Bonitto back sooner rather than later. Head coach Sean Payton indicated Bonitto is not looking at an injured reserve stint, meaning he’s hopeful to play again in the regular season.Blood pressure medicine For suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, in particular. Jackson had every right to be furious as he watched a fourth straight game and sixth overall this season on television and saw Detroit rookie nickel Brian Branch lead into a fierce hit on tight end Adam Trautman with his helme...

Conservative member leaves Temecula school board

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

A member of the Temecula Valley Unified School District School Board is resigning his position, according to multiple reports, putting in jeopardy the conservative majority that has made national headlines.Danny Gonzalez stepped down from his post on Friday, according to reports in the Press-Enterprise and elsewhere.“It was an honor and privilege to serve the Temecula community and it is with a heavy heart that we are leaving,” Gonzalez wrote to the newspaper. “We wish (the school district) and the entire valley well and appreciate the support we have received over this last year.”Gonzalez, who told the newspaper he is moving to Texas, was part of the conservative bloc of the board that rejected California's social studies textbook.In particular, Gonzalez reportedly objected to the inclusion of gay rights leader Harvey Milk, whom Gonzalez and Joseph Komorsky, a fellow board member, described as a pedophile.The board ultimately adopted the textbook to avoid a $1.5 million state fine,...

2023 Genesis G90 defines luxury sedan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

The automotive industry is fixated on gas mileage averages, emission efficiency and alternative fuels that may one day make internal combustion engines outliers. It’s all fine.Until then, here’s to the open road and full-size luxury sedans represented well by the seven-year-old Genesis G90.Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are the aging stalwarts with loyalist buyers. Genesis is a confident newcomer, comfortable for its occupants and confident transporting them.It’s the young automotive endurance athlete, respectful of its European elders but perfectly capable of leading the pack if the opportunity arises.Offered as the 3.5T and 3.5T E-Supercharger, the 2023 Genesis in both trims is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The base trim V6 has 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. The E-Supercharger trim adds an electric supercharger for a power boost of 409 horsepower and 405 lb-ft. The latter replaces the 5.0-liter V8. Ac...

49ers’ keys to victory today at Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. – One team is in first place with a 10-3 record, the other in last at 3-10.Finding momentum amid a potential mismatch shouldn’t be hard for the NFC-leading 49ers, if they want to retain their position for the No. 1 playoff seed and wild-card bye.The 49ers, by virtue of a win today over the host Cardinals, also can clinch the NFC West for a second straight year.Beyond those stakes, however, is a reminder of the 49ers’ rock-bottom stature before their rise to prominence. They opened 0-9 in 2017 under a first-year, first-time head coach in Kyle Shanahan. These Cardinals began 1-8 under first-year, first-time head coach in Jonathan Gannon.Shanahan closed his initial season by going 5-0, in Jimmy Garoppolo’s first starts at quarterback. Gannon’s debut campaign also has found a spark with a quarterback change: They’re 2-2 in Kyler Murray’s return from anterior cruciate ligament repair.Here are the 49ers’ three keys to avoiding an upset:1. STUFF THE INTERIORDefensive tackle...

Possible thunderstorms forecasted in the Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasts two rounds of rain occurring over the next couple of days in the Bay Area and the Central Coast. The first round will be on Sunday morning with light rain. KRON4’s meteorologist Dave Spahr forecasts a half of an inch of rain. Gusty winds and a few thunderstorms may occur tonight. There is a 10 percent greater chance for thunderstorms in San Francisco, Concord, Napa, Cloverdale, and Santa Rosa.  San Francisco Bay Area Forecast According to NWS, thunderstorm hazards include lightning, gusty winds, localized flooding, and small hail may exist. The NWS forecasts that heavy rain and thunderstorm chances may occur in the second window, which starts Monday morning. For your safety, plan on wet roadways, allow extra travel time, leave extra space between vehicles, and stay indoors when thunder roars.

Pleasant Hill police ask for public's help to locate woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

(BCN) -- The Pleasant Hill police is asking for help in finding a woman who has been reported missing.Police said Saturday that Malaya Taylor-Keys was last seen on Dec. 14 at the warming station in Richmond and has since not been in contact with her family.Along with her photo posted by police on social media, Taylor-Keys was described as 5'8", 145 pounds, and with black hair and brown eyes.Anyone who finds her is asked to contact the nearest police department.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Wasteful Arsenal finally breaks down Brighton to earn 2-0 win in Premier League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal finally wore down Brighton’s resistance despite a multitude of wasted chances to secure a 2-0 win on Sunday that sent the Gunners temporarily at least to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday. Kai Havertz only made the game safe in the 87th by finishing off a quick counterattack to double Arsenal’s lead with a rare clinical finish on an afternoon when the hosts were guilty of widespread profligacy. Havertz’s goal came from Arsenal’s 25th shot of the game — compared to just two for Brighton — and eighth on target although all but one of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen’s previous saves had been fairly routine.Arsenal had 15 shots to zero for Brighton in the first half alone but the breakthrough didn’t come until the 53rd. Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke attempted to head clear a corner from Saka but the ball only found Gabriel Jesus, who was on hand to head it back into an empty net. That goal forced Brighton to become more a...