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Another solar storm may bring northern lights to US Wednesday, Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Amid high solar activity, many states have already had multiple chances to see the northern lights over the last two months. Another round of activity on the sun has caused a geomagnetic storm watch, bringing another chance for parts of the U.S. to see the auroras. On Sunday, a partial halo coronal mass ejection, or CME, "erupted from the Sun," according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center (SPWC). The CME is expected to impact Earth Wednesday, prompting a geomagnetic storm watch that stretches into Thursday.CMEs are explosions of plasma and magnetic material from the sun that can reach Earth in as little as 15 to 18 hours, NOAA explains. Solar flares and CMEs (which can occur at the same time) can impact navigation, communication and radio signals on Earth, and CMEs are able to create a stunning show in the night sky. According to NASA, CMEs can create currents in Earth’s magnetic fields that send particles to the North a...

WATCH LIVE | Chicago's next police superintendent — an update from the search team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

CHICAGO — The city's new Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) continues its search for Chicago's next police superintendent.The CCPSA is set to update the public on their search efforts and "share insights on the candidate review process," according to a press release. Who Might be Chicago’s ‘next’ Top Cop? The scheduled update follows a series of public hearings which the commission used to gather community feedback on what qualities they would like to see in Chicago's next top cop.Ultimately, the CCPSA will provide a list of three finalists to soon-to-be Mayor Brandon Johnson. The deadline for that list is July 14. Johnson will then have 30 days to either select one of the finalists or reject all of them which would force the commission to start the entire process over.WGN plans to livestream the update within this story beginning at approximately 9 a.m.

Winner of Westminster dog show shares name with late rock 'n roll icon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) – This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.”A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States.“I never thought a PBGV would do this,” handler and co-owner Janice Hayes said. “Buddy Holly is the epitome of a show dog. Nothing bothers him.”Handler Janice Hays, left, her husband, Eric, center, and breeder Gavin Robertson pose for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won Best in Show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)Indeed, his white-tipped tail didn't stop wagging while he competed in the stadium where the U.S. Open tennis tournament's top matches are played. Not even while he posed for countless pictures after a win that Hayes called “so surreal.”“We...

Dean's Home Video: 'Air' and 'The Mother'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

CHICAGO — The story of how the greatest professional basketball player helped grow one of the world's most iconic brands will start streaming this week. "Air" is the story of how Nike courted future Bulls' superstar Michael Jordan when they were in their early years as a shoe company. It's set to be released on Prime Video on Friday, and is featured in this week's "Dean's Home Video."Dean Richards also takes a look at Jennifer Lopez's first movie of 2023 - "The Mother" - a film he spoke to the actress about on Tuesday. Along with that, he also previewed Crater," season 3 of "The Great," a Michael J. Fox documentary, and more.You can see the full "Dean's Home Video" from the May 10 WGN Morning News in the video above. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Trump knocks judge, jury after being found liable for sexual battery, defamation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

(The Hill) - Former President Trump on Wednesday lashed out at the New York judge and jury that found him liable for sexual battery and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll in the civil trial that wrapped up Tuesday. “The partisan Judge & Jury on the just concluded Witch Hunt Trial should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for allowing such a travesty of Justice to take place,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. A jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s, and that he later defamed her when he denied her claims. They found he did not commit rape, but he was ordered to pay Carroll $5 million in damages.Trump argued in a separate post on the platform that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, an appointee of former President Clinton, “hated President Donald J. Trump more than is humanly possible” and that “this case should never have been allowed to be tried in this completely partisan venue.” Trump echoed his frequently used refrain that he faces a “political Wi...

LIVE: Man dies in overnight homicide in east Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said a man is dead after officers found his body off Manor Road in east Austin late Tuesday night. Police said the man's death is being investigated as a homicide. This is the 28th homicide of 2023 in the City of Austin. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? According to APD, officers were called at 11:29 p.m. to a report of gunshots being fired at the intersection of Manor Road and Rogge Lane. APD said officers checked the area and additional calls and information came in, and officers went to the 6200 block of Breeze Way, where they found the man with "obvious trauma to the upper body." First aid was given to the man but he died at the scene, according to APD.At the time of the media briefing around 2 a.m. Wednesday, police were not sure if a suspect was in custody or detained. Police said homicide detectives are investigating.

Del Valle ISD approves 6% raise for all positions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Del Valle Independent School District teachers and staff are getting a raise. The Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees during a special board meeting on Monday approved the superintendent's recommendation of a 6% salary increase for all teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses, paraprofessionals, auxiliary staff and administration.The district’s starting teacher salary is now $58,000 per year, the minimum hourly rate for auxiliary staff is $16 per hour, and the minimum hourly rate for bus drivers is $22 per hour.The salary increases are part of a balanced budget proposal presented to the board by the superintendent and administration, according to a release from the district.“This is the second year in a row that we have increased teacher salaries by 6%. Del Valle ISD teachers and staff are the heart of the district, providing our students with care and love,” said Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle in the release. “Our raises over the past several years set DVI...

One clothing line is blending sustainability with comfortability

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The fashion industry as a whole is not environmentally friendly. The industry is responsible for nearly 10% of our annual global carbon emissions. Every year the fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water. 87% of the clothing fiber ends up in our landfills while half a million tons of plastic microfibers are dumped into our oceans. One clothing line however, is eager to be more environmentally friendly towards our planet.Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Louise Ulukaya. She is the founder of Mon Coeur, a sustainable children’s clothing label that is dedicated to making cozy and playful kids clothing that lasts longer. You can read the interview below to learn more.Sean Kelly, KXAN News: So tell me about the clothing line and how you came up with the idea.Louise Ulukaya, CEO of Mon Coeur clothing line: It started when I was pregnant with my first son. And I couldn't find any truly sustainable brands out there for kids. Or you could find sustainable ...

Man shot, injured during attempted robbery in St. Anthony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

A man was shot and wounded during an attempted robbery of his car keys in St. Anthony Tuesday night.He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to St. Anthony Police.Police were called about the shooting in the parking lot of Walgreens at 3700 Silver Lake Road at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to his leg.The man reported he’d just parked and was still in his vehicle when a male approached and demanded his keys. While he was trying to get them, the suspect opened the driver’s door and fired a single shot at the driver, according to police. The victim ran into Walgreens and the suspect ran away.Police found a firearm at the scene. They are investigating and asked anyone with information to call police at 612-782-3350 or dispatch at 952-258-5321. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Western Wisconsin deputy’s killer had extensive criminal record in Minnesota Crime & Public Safety |...

Capital Region school budget, BOE voting guide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Public schools around New York State are set to hold their budget votes on Tuesday, May 16. That day, those who are registered to vote within a certain school district can go and vote on the budget for the 2023-2024 school year, as well as vote on those who are running for the school's Board of Education. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Each budget vote affects taxpayers within the different districts depending on how much the school proposes to raise or lower taxes. The tax levy for each district essentially tells a school how much voter support it will need to pass the budget. If the tax levy is above the tax cap, a supermajority of voters (60%) rather than a simple majority (50%) will be needed to pass.The tax cap varies depending on the school district. In the Capital Region, only one district has proposed to raise taxes above the tax cap: Broadalbin-Perth Central School District. This means the...