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Seaweed mixing with plastics could provide fertile ground for flesh-eating bacteria, research shows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) fear a pathogen could be breeding amid the rising levels of seaweed known as sargassum found washing up on some Florida beaches.Masses of the sargassum seaweed have grown larger in recent years. This year, the seaweed bloom reached record size, and experts said "major beaching events are inevitable.""It impacts tourism, it impacts some of the health of some people living by the beaches," said Dr. Frank Muller-Kager, an oceanographer at the University of South Florida. Giant seaweed bloom’s beaching begins, expected to worsen In newly-released research, scientists expressed a new concern: the increased presence of plastics in our waters, plus blooming sargassumn, could provide a breeding ground for vibrio, a bacteria found in oceans and other waterways. Vibrio bacteria "are the dominant cause of death in humans from the marine environment," explains a summary of the FAU findings. "Vibrio vulnificus, o...

The 100 best doughnut shops in the country, according to Yelp

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Do you “go nuts” for doughnuts? Sure you do. We all do. They’re made from fried dough and sugar. We’d be fools not to be interested.But we don’t go gaga over just any doughnut. We all have our favorite shops and flavors, and we’re always on the lookout for newer, tastier varieties. And while there’s no shortage of shops providing exactly what we crave, there are also plenty of mediocre doughnut purveyors that, frankly, no one has ever gone nuts for.  To help us find the best of the best, Yelp’s team of analysts have compiled their second annual ranking of America's top 100 doughnut shops based on the ratings and reviews of Yelp’s online community. The 2023 list — released ahead of National Doughnut Day on June 2 — includes shops from 27 states and Washington, D.C., though some are more well-represented than others. California and Florida, for instance, are each home to 10 of the top-rated doughnut shops on Yelp’s list. (It's worth noting that Yelp's list-makers only...

Al Pacino expecting 4th child at 83 years old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

(KTLA) – Al Pacino is about to be a dad again.A representative for the 83-year-old actor confirmed the news Tuesday evening following an early report from TMZ that the actor’s girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, 29, was eight months pregnant.The couple has been romantically linked since April 2022 after they were photographed leaving a Los Angeles restaurant, reports NBC News. Just five weeks ago, Alfallah posted a photo with the "Godfather" actor on Instagram, showing the two of them at her friend Bennett Miller's art exhibit in New York.Alfallah has also previously been linked to rock icon Mick Jagger from 2017 to 2018, reports E! Online. Nearly half of parents with adult children still pay their bills Pacino already has three children from previous relationships: 33-year-old Julie Marie with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant, and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia with ex-girlfriend Beverly D'Angelo.The "Scarface" actor's baby news comes just weeks after fellow “Heat” and “Godfather Part ...

Dean cooks 3 different kinds of burgers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is gearing up for summer and cooking burgers!Stuffed CheeseburgersIngredients:2 lbs. ground Beef1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Garlic Powder1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste.  1/2 lb.  Cheese of choice (finely grated.)  I loved cheddar but blue cheese, swiss, provolone are also great.   6  Hamburger Buns  (brioche is great.)Instructions: Combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix together well.Roll the beef into 6 balls. Split each beef ball in half and flatten out to your preferred patty size. Place about 2-3 tablespoons cheese in the center of one patty, then top with the other patty and seal the edges by pinching and smoothing with your fingers.Gently press flat, double checking there are no opening for the cheese to escape when the burgers cook.Cook on a grill or skillet over medium hi...

Austin FC's honorary mascots for Wednesday match named after 'Ted Lasso' characters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- You may recognize the names of Austin FC's honorary mascots for the Verde's Wednesday match. Ted Lasso, Rebecca Welton, Roy Kent and Jamie Tartt are 8-week old shepherd mix puppies from Austin Pets Alive! and will serve as the honorary mascots for Austin FC's match against Minnesota United FC.Roy Kent, a shepherd mix puppy from Austin Pets Alive! is one of four puppies named after 'Ted Lasso' characters who will be Austin FC's honorary mascots on May 31, 2023. (Photo: Austin Pets Alive!)Jamie Tartt, a shepherd mix puppy from Austin Pets Alive! is one of four puppies named after 'Ted Lasso' characters who will be Austin FC's honorary mascots on May 31, 2023. (Photo: Austin Pets Alive!)Rebecca Welton and Ted Lasso, two shepherd mix puppies from Austin Pets Alive! are two of four puppies named after 'Ted Lasso' characters who will be Austin FC's honorary mascots on May 31, 2023. (Photo: Austin Pets Alive!)Wednesday marks the end of the third season of the popular Apple...

Minneapolis author’s debut novel is GMA’s book club pick for June

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

A Minneapolis author’s debut novel has been selected as Good Morning America’s book club pick for June.“Ink Blood Sister Scribe,” a fantastical page-turner by Emma Törzs, was also the subject of a bidding war by publishers. It was released by William Morrow on Tuesday.The hype and buzz are warranted, our book critic says.“It doesn’t matter how many TBR books are lying on every surface of your house,” our book editor, Mary Ann Grossmann, wrote in her Readers and Writers column on Sunday. “You have to make room for this debut novel from Minneapolis author Emma Törzs. It has everything we want in summer reads — old houses, hidden staircases, messages (and corpses) sent through mirrors, likable characters, secrets that go back centuries, scribes who literally gave their lives to write magic into their books, and questions of how far family loyalty should go.”ABC’s “Good Morning America” introduced the book on Tuesday during its...

Albany man arrested for alleged car theft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shaun M. Somers, 44, is facing charges of grand larceny in the third degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. New York State Police arrested Somers following an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday morning. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the report, the vehicle was left running on State Street. The victim witnessed Somers get in the car and drive away. The vehicle was located unoccupied on Green Street with some personal belongings missing. Somers was located around South Pearl Street around 12:11 p.m. The stolen property was recovered.Somers was arraigned at the Albany City Court and has been remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility without bail.

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse to begin restorations, public tours in June

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Connecting two communities, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse has been a symbol of the region for almost 150 years. While its future is uncertain, a beacon of hope remains as one group works to restore and protect the beloved landmark. Off the Beaten Path: Moto Coffee Machine The lighthouse was completed in 1874. To this day, the lighthouse remains an aide to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for maintaining its beacon.Starting on June 17, scheduled tours of the lighthouse will resume and depart from Hudson Riverfront Park and Athens Riverfront Park. The season will wrap in October. The tour lasts for about 1.5 hours, giving visitors time to explore and go to the top of the beacon to get a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Hudson River.  Exploring Olana State Historic Site Held up by 200 underwater wooden pilings, engineers forecast that within five years, the building will likely begin to tilt towards collapse. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Pre...

Priority Ambulance acquires GAVAC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Priority Ambulance will now operate under the name Lake Valley EMS to reflect the company's growth in the Mohawk Valley and Southern Adirondacks. The company has also announced it has acquired the assets of the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Corps (GAVAC), including the agency's Certificate of Need. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! GAVAC served the Mohawk Valley and Southern Adirondacks for over 55 years, offering emergency 9-1-1 services and interfacility services to Mongomery, Fulton, and parts of Hamilton Counties. In a release, Lake Valley EMS says they will still serve these counties, as well as give back to the community through multiple public safety, education, training, and other community initiatives. “Joining the Priority family allows us to deliver added resources for our patients, our team, and the community," said executive director Thomas Pasquarelli. "Our foundational commitment to p...

Man dies in crash on I-270 in north St. Louis County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man died overnight after a crash on Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that David Simmons, 28, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday on I-270 near New Halls Ferry Road. New hydrogen hub in Wentzville raises concern for residents  Investigators say Simmons was traveling too fast and too close to another vehicle before he attempted to avoid a crash with another driver. He ended up striking another vehicle, left the roadway and overturned, according to the MSHP crash report. Simmons was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver did not suffer any reported injuries.