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Blaze at Eagan battery recycling plant early Sunday draws fire crews from 12 municipalities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

A five-alarm fire that broke out at an Eagan lead battery recycling facility early Sunday drew firefighters from 12 municipalities and was under control as of late Sunday morning, authorities said.No injuries were reported in the blaze that erupted about 5 a.m. within the roof in a main building at the Gopher Resource Recycling Facility at 685 Yankee Doodle Rd., Eagan Deputy Fire Chief Kip Springer said.The facility is near the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Dodd roads, and the latter briefly closed as firefighters responded. Employees at the 24-hour facility evacuated.The fire hadn’t been extinguished and likely wouldn’t be out until afternoon because of its location between two portions of the roof, Springer said.The Minnesota Fire Marshal’s office, M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, The Salvation Army, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are among entities that responded,...

Say it ain’t snow! Experts skeptical of white Christmas for Denver metro area.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

While it’s too soon to say for sure, Denver’s chances for a white Christmas aren’t looking good, according to National Weather Service meteorologists.The National Weather Service defines a white Christmas as having one inch of snow on the ground by 5 a.m., when forecasters post morning measurements and weather outlooks.With a warm and dry week ahead for the Denver metro area, the chances of snow falling on or before Christmas are slim, NWS meteorologist Zach Hiris said.The Denver metro can expect daily high temperatures to hover around the upper 50s and lower 60s this week, according to NWS forecasters. Temperatures are expected to drop to high 20s and low 30s overnight — potentially freezing conditions — but with the dry weather there won’t be any snow.This week’s warm, dry conditions are great for getting more time outside with family this holiday season, but they doesn’t bode well for a snowy Christmas, Hiris said.A weather pattern ...

Man fatally stabbed in downtown L.A., police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

A man was fatally stabbed in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning.The man, believed to be in his 30s, was stabbed multiple times in the 1700 block of Wall Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Eisenman.After the stabbing, which was reported at about 1:45 a.m., the man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.No information about the assailant has been made public.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

The 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport SUV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

What is a Pilot? A Pilot is a midsize 3 row SUV built in the Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant and sold in North America by Honda. This all new 2023 Pilot has been improved from the front grille to the rear tailgate, and everything in between. The new Pilot’s styling is boxier, and more truck like, which gives it a more rugged overall appearance, with a new engine and transmission that actually makes it run and drive a lot smoother.The Pilot drive line has a 3.5L liter V/6 gas engine with variable cylinder management, bolted to a 10 speed automatic transmission, routed into a full time all wheel drive (AWD) traction control system. The Pilot has an integrated drive mode select feature that provides settings for every driving condition, that include normal, econ, sport, snow, tow, trail and sand. It has hill start assist and hill descent control for that perfect traction on any surface that you might find yourself driving on road or off road at any time.The 2023 Honda Pilot is lo...

U.S. military chief to visit Israeli, urging clarity on next phase of war against Hamas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will push Israeli officials to define milestones for its war against Hamas in Gaza, marking the second visit of a top Biden administration official to the region aimed at communicating US expectations as civilian casualties mount.In Israel on Monday, a senior Defense Department official said, Austin will “receive specific updates on how the war cabinet minister of defense, (Yoav) Gallant, and the Israel Defense Forces assess their progress in the current phase of the campaign in Gaza to dismantle the military infrastructure of Hamas.”Austin, the official added, will press Israeli officials on “what metrics they’re looking at in order to transition to the next phase of their campaign in Gaza,” noting that he will work to “drill down” on efforts to increase humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and will also work to mitigate harm to civilians.The trip comes days after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters ...

5-year-old dead in fatal car crash near Martinez, driver arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

(KRON) – A five-year-old child is dead after a solo vehicle traffic crash on westbound Highway 4 near Morello Avenue around 12:06 a.m. on Dec. 17, the California Highway Patrol of Contra Costa announced Sunday. According to the preliminary investigation, a grey Honda CR-V occupied by one adult driver and two children was traveling westbound on Highway 4. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The Honda left the roadway and collided with a tree. 1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland According to the CHP,  the driver sustained moderate injuries. An 11-year-old passenger sustained major, life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. A five-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the CHP’s on-scene investigation, it was determined the five-year-old was not properly restrained in the child seat. Officers conducted a DUI investigation at the hospital and the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving...

Santa Clara County officials approve phone line for TRUST

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

(BCN) -- The greatest challenge for someone experiencing a mental health crisis is finding immediate access to care that doesn't involve the police. A Santa Clara County program offers this option, but it's difficult to reach.The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to create a direct phone line to reach the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) instead of funneling the calls through the 988 suicide crisis and mental health hotline. This lack of access has been a frustration for residents who see TRUST as an alternative to a police response. 10 California laws that may impact your workplace in 2024 The program is designed to deploy a team of mental health clinicians whose goal is to de-escalate the situation and provide resources and assistance to individuals in crisis and their family members. It's a creation of Silicon Valley De-Bug, a civil rights organization, whose members include families who lost loved ones in mental health crisis to ...

Titans honor late 3-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck with helmet sticker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are honoring the late Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral in the “Music City Miracle,” by wearing his old No. 89 as a sticker on their helmets Sunday against the Houston Texans. The Titans also are wearing their Houston Oilers’ throwback uniforms for this game. The sticker with Wycheck’s number sits just below the American flag on the back of the helmets for the man who ranked fourth for most career catches among NFL tight ends when he retired at the age of 32. Wycheck died Dec. 9 at his home at the age of 52. His family is asking Titans’ fans wanting to honor his memory to donate to his favorite charity, Special Olympics of Tennessee. The Titans posted that request on the video board during pregame warmups. Adam Germek, the president and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee, said Wycheck’s impact is still being felt on programs built thanks to his support. “His Harley Ride for Special Olympics Tennessee brought awar...

Arsenal provisionally back on top of the Premier League after beating Brighton. Villa wins again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — After leading the Premier League for 248 days last season without going on to win the title, Arsenal looks set to challenge again. Mikel Arteta’s team provisionally moved back to the top of the table on Sunday after a 2-0 win against Brighton.While Liverpool has the chance to go back to first place when it plays Manchester United later Sunday, Arsenal made the most of defending champion Manchester City’s surprise draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both scored in the second half at Emirates Stadium to extend Arsenal’s advantage over fourth-place City to five points. The Londoners were two points above Liverpool. VILLA COMEBACKAston Villa may well be a surprise challenger if it can continue its outstanding early season form. Trailing 1-0 at Brentford after Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half goal, Unai Emery’s team came back to win 2-1, with Ben Mee’s red card in the 71st a turning point. Ale...

Texans without Stroud, Collins, Anderson, Fant in trying to stay on playoff bubble

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:10 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans will be trying to stay on the AFC playoff bubble Sunday without their rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, their top wide receiver and another top rookie.The Texans ruled out C.J. Stroud, who did not practice all week, on Friday with the No. 2 pick overall not practicing all week and unable to clear the concussion protocol. They also had ruled out defensive end Will Anderson, the No. 3 pick overall. But wide receiver Nico Collins, who has had a career-high 1,004 yards receiving this season, was ruled inactive Sunday. He had been questionable with a calf injury. They also ruled out offensive tackle George Tant, who had been questionable with an injured hip. He did not travel with the Texans. Houston (7-6) has lost two of three and sits just outside the AFC’s seventh and final playoff spot. The Texans visit Tennessee (5-8) on Sunday. The Titans are wearing their Oilers’ throwbacks for the second time this season against the team that r...