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Hedge apples: Can we eat them?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As autumn approaches, hedge apples make their presence known. But what exactly is the purpose of these intriguing fruits? Contrary to the belief that they repel all spiders or roaches, hedge apples have a different historical role. These peculiar fruits have endured through time, even during the ice age, when prehistoric animals consumed them.Hedge apples are most renowned for their role in creating decorative pieces and the use of their wood for crafting natural boundary fences. Familiarly known as horse apples, monkey balls, Bois d'Arc, and Osage orange, these fruits hold a rich array of names.Can we eat them?Osage Oranges (Maclura) Isolated on White Background. Hedge Apple close up"nWhile they have a rich array of names, the fruit does not taste so rich. They are actually bitter, and most people would consider them unpalatable, but you can eat them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, the fleshy fruit is about 80 percent digestible.Also, b...

Two men shot to death and dumped in Aurora alley, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

Two men were shot to death and their bodies dumped in an alley in Aurora, police said in a news release Saturday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Bodies of two men shot dead found in north Aurora alleyway Crime and Public Safety | Lawsuit alleges excessive force during traffic stop of Black man by Aurora police Crime and Public Safety | Teen shot in Aurora is taken to a hospital Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officials investigating homicide after Denver police discover body in dumpster Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in Aurora during verbal dispute dies at local hospital The men’s bodies were discovered at 6:55 a.m. Saturday in an alley between Fulton and Galena streets, just north of East 22nd Avenue in Aurora, according to the news release.Investigators believe the men, who were both in their 20s, were shot to death overnight on Friday and then left in the alley. Neither victim has...

Denver weather: Another hot day of summer with near record temps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

Denver residents can expect a hot and sunny start to the week with near-record summer temperatures, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.Temperatures in the city are forecasted to top out at 96 degrees Sunday — close to the record daily high of 99 degrees that was set in 2013. On Monday, the city could see temperatures as high as 98 degrees, which would break the long-standing daily high of 97 degrees, which the city last saw in 2007 1960 and 1903.The heat wave will continue throughout the week until Friday, said Bernie Meier, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service at Boulder.“A bigger cool-off will come Friday,” he said.That day, the city may see highs only in the 70s, he said, along with a decent chance of storms and showers.In the meantime, residents should take precautions to deal with the heat, he said.“Stay well-hydrated, take it easy out there, take frequent breaks and get cooled off if you are feeling the effects of the heat,&...

Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary hits Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to produce heavy rainfall in Southern California Sunday into Monday, bringing the likelihood of destructive flash flooding and mudslides. Rain totals will range from 2 to 10 inches. Strong wind gusts are also expected. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker | 8:55 a.m. Sunday - Here is the current radar view of TS Hilary. Rain has begun falling across the entire region. Watch live Hilary radarRadar showing Tropical Storm Hilary at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (KTLA)8:37 a.m. Sunday – Los Angeles city officials are holding a press conference to discuss Hurricane Hilary and its potential impacts.L.A. Mayor Karen Bass urged Los Angeles residents to stay safe, stay home and stay informed so that crews can respond to emergencies as quickly and safely as possible."Our primary focus is to protect the life and property of Angelenos, and second, we need to keep our city workers safe," ...

Tropical Storm Hilary: when will the heaviest rain arrive in Southern California?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

The National Weather Service has released its most detailed forecast to date for the arrival and intensity of rain associated with Hurricane Hilary. Hilary, which reached Category 4 strength on Friday, was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday morning.Rainfall in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino counties will intensify throughout the day.“The peak of the storm will likely occur between 4 p.m. today and 4 a.m. Monday. This is a major and very dangerous storm with rainfall and flooding the preeminent threat,” NWS said in a bulletin Sunday morning.Forecast rainfall intensity with Hurricane Hilary. Aug. 19, 2023. (NWS)Peak rain rates will be .50 to 1.0 inches per hour with higher amounts in the mountains and deserts. NWS meteorologist Elizabeth Adams said rain could fall up to 3 inches an hour across Southern California’s mountains and deserts, from late Sunday morning into the afternoon, which could cause widespread and life-threatening flash floods....

Tropical Storm Hilary live satellite and radar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

This page features the latest satellite and radar composite imagery for Tropical Storm Hilary, which will impact Southern California Sunday into Monday.This map will move from time to time to provide you with different views of the storm and its impact on the region.No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service. The watch warned of numerous potential threats to life and property including extreme flooding, mudslides and tornados.Hurricane officials said the storm could bring heavy rainfall to the Southwestern United States that could dump 3 to 6 inches in parts with isolated amounts of up to 10 inches to portions of southern California and southern Nevada, hitting large desert areas unaccustomed to much rain.Storms don’t usually hit Southern California because prevailing winds usually push them either due west into open ocean or northeastward into Mexico and other parts of the U.S. Southwest, said Masters a...

Inman: 10 things to catch my eye in 49ers’ preseason tilt with Broncos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy played, and played like 2022 vintage Brock Purdy.Sam Darnold played, then played some more.Lastly, Trey Lance entered, overcame an interception, then produced a fourth-quarter comeback in Sunday’s preseason win over the Denver Broncos to certainly boost his stock and confidence.“We all want to see him succeed and do great,” Purdy said of his pal and predecessor, Lance. “To go out there and chip away and put together two great drives at the end, it was awesome to see.”Three quarterbacks, three wild career paths, and just three weeks until the regular season starts.Coach Kyle Shanahan went only so far as to say his quarterback trio did “a good job,” toward “a stepping stone for next week.” Wait, really? Yes, Shanahan claimed Purdy will play with other starters in Friday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium, which won’t host the 49ers again until a We...

Aston Villa routs struggling Everton 4-0 in Premier League for first win of the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa went from losing by four goals in its first game of the season to winning by the same margin in its second.Villa took advantage of poor Everton defending to beat the Toffees 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday and hand Unai Emery his biggest win since taking over as manager. Bouncing back from a 5-1 loss at Newcastle last weekend, Villa took a 2-0 lead after goals from captain John McGinn and Douglas Luiz in the first half and then added second-half efforts from Leon Bailey and substitute Jhon Duran.Everton, meanwhile, has yet to score a goal in two games and has lost its opening two games for the second successive season. Making matters worse, striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was substituted in the 38th after a clash of heads, adding to his problems after an injury-plagued last season.McGinn put Villa ahead in the 18th minute with a volley and Luiz doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 24th after VAR ruled Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickfo...

Kerley out in 100 semifinals at worlds while Lyles, Coleman, Hughes move on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — There will be a new world champion in the men’s 100 meters after American Fred Kerley failed to advance out of the semifinal Sunday.Kerley, who came in as the favorite, finished third in the final heat with a time of 10.02. The top two finishers in each of the three heats automatically advanced to the final, along with the two fastest finishers who weren’t among those top finishers, but Kerley missed the final wildcard spot by .01.Noah Lyles, who has said he thinks he can run 9.65, won his heat easily in 9.87 — the fastest time of the three semifinals. Another American, 2019 world champ Christian Coleman, won the second semifinal in 9.88.Kerley started an entertaining verbal tussle with Lyles earlier in the week when he said the 100 was his to win and that if Lyles ran 9.65, he’d run faster. Lyles shot back: “That’s what they all say ’til they get beat.”Now, that showdown is off. Instead, the top contenders will include Ly...

Aaron Rodgers will make his Jets debut in preseason finale vs. Giants, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:11 GMT

Aaron Rodgers will make his debut with the New York Jets next Saturday night against the Giants in the teams’ preseason finale, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The 39-year-old Rodgers, who hasn’t played in an exhibition game since 2018 while with the Green Bay Packers, will start in the final tuneup before the regular-season opener on Sept. 11 against the Buffalo Bills, the person said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Jets didn’t announce the decision. The New York Post first reported Rodgers’ debut with New York would come against the Giants.Rodgers said this summer he would be open to playing a bit in the preseason as he begins his first season with the Jets after being acquired by New York from Green Bay in April. ___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource