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Forget the unpacking, it’s summer party time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

A brand new home means summer weekends can be even brighter and happier than ever before. All that’s needed for unforgettable weekends in the new-home community is some willingness, a little creativity and openness to meeting the neighbors.Whether you want to host indoor-outdoor events to meet the neighbors, birthday parties for the kids or quiet couple’s nights by the fire pit, the new home is the place to be.In advance of the first get-together, don’t worry if you haven’t yet finished decorating the new home. Avoid the temptation to make everything look perfect just because it’s new.In fact, some people might feel relieved to be hosted by another new owner who’s not afraid to leave things a bit undone. Neighbors might even ask each other for tips on decorating, furniture configurations or indoor-outdoor entertaining arrangements.Block parties or park outings  Start with the builder and the homeowners association (HOA), if applicable, to learn how easy it can be to get neighbors to...

Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist system gets closer look as US seeks details on recent changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

FILE - A Tesla Supercharger is seen at Willow Festival shopping plaza parking lot, Aug. 10, 2022, in Northbrook, Ill. On Monday, May 15, 2023, Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a judge’s ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)(AP/Nam Y. Huh) FILE - A Tesla Supercharger is seen at Willow Festival shopping plaza parking lot, Aug. 10, 2022, in Northbrook, Ill. On Monday, May 15, 2023, Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a judge’s ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)(AP/Nam Y. Huh) ...

Is that a Jolly Ranger or something else? Feds crackdown on cannabis-infused products that can fool kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

Federal authorities are responding against cannabis-infused snack foods that resemble popular snacks marketed for children.The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration have sent cease and desist letters to six 6 companies, stating that the sale of edible cannabis products packaged to appear as popular snacks is deceptive and illegal.“Companies must ensure that their products are marketed safely and responsibly, especially when it comes to protecting the well-being of children,” Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement.Products under scrutiny include Stoneos, which resemble Oreo cookies, plus others resembling Doritos, Cheetos, Jolly Rancher and Nerds candy.The FTC and FDA stress that children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of THC and instances of illness and hospitalization have been reported after consuming such products.“That’s why we’re issuing warnings to several companies sel...

Maryland panel OKs $2.9M compensation for wrongfully convicted man who spent 32 years behind bars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, center, talks to Treasurer Dereck Davis during a meeting of the Board of Public Works, which approved $2.9 million in compensation, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Annapolis, Md., for John Huffington, who was wrongly imprisoned for 32 years, including a decade spent on death row, for two murders he did not commit. Comptroller Brooke Lierman, who is a board member with Moore and Davis, is seated right. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)(AP/Brian Witte) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, center, talks to Treasurer Dereck Davis during a meeting of the Board of Public Works, which approved $2.9 million in compensation, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Annapolis, Md., for John Huffington, who was wrongly imprisoned for 32 years, including a decade spent on death row, for two m...

Identifican a la mujer conocida como “La dama del río Nation” casi cinco décadas después de encontrarla flotando en un río, según la Policía canadiense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

(CNN) — La Policía canadiense identificó a una mujer conocida como “la dama del río Nation”, casi cinco décadas después de que desapareciera y fuera encontrada muerta flotando en un río de Ontario, informó la Policía.Jewell “Lalla” Langford, cuyo apellido de soltera era Parchman, había viajado a Montreal en abril de 1975, pero nunca regresó a casa y su familia denunció su desaparición, dijo este miércoles la Policía Provincial de Ontario en un comunicado de prensa.Según la Policía, Langford, de 48 años, era conocida como “La dama del río Nation”, por el río Nation, en el este de Ontario, donde se encontraron sus restos el 3 de mayo de 1975.Identifican los restos de una mujer hallados en Nevada en 1978 gracias a la tecnología avanzada de ADNEn marzo de 2022, sus restos fueron repatriados a EE.UU., tras lo cual se celebró un funeral y un entierro, según el comunicado.Langford había sido estrangulada con un cable de televisión plano recubierto ...

El uso excesivo de marihuana está vinculado a complicaciones quirúrgicas y muerte, según estudio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

(CNN) — El uso clínico excesivo de marihuana está relacionado con una variedad de complicaciones después de una cirugía mayor electiva, que incluyen coágulos de sangre, accidente cerebrovascular, dificultades para respirar, problemas renales e incluso la muerte, encontró un nuevo estudio.“Nuestros hallazgos complementan estudios previos que han identificado asociaciones significativas entre los trastornos por consumo de cannabis y las complicaciones perioperatorias”, escribieron los autores del estudio en el informe. El equipo de investigación pertenece al departamento de anestesiología, cuidados intensivos y medicina del dolor de la Escuela de Medicina McGovern, parte del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas en Houston.¿Por qué? Fumar marihuana afecta el flujo sanguíneo en el cerebro y el cuerpo, disminuye la respiración y la temperatura corporal, contribuye a los bloqueos de las vías respiratorias, aumenta la presión arterial, aumenta la frecuencia cardí...

Officer shoots at suspects targeting homeless encampments with fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One officer in Lakewood fired a shot at suspects who were allegedly throwing fireworks at homeless encampments on Colfax.The Lakewood Police Department tweeted about a large police presence in the area of Colfax and Teller just after 4:30 a.m. Thursday. The area is in the Edgewood neighborhood just west of Sloan's Lake Park.FOX31's Jim Hooley is on the scene and spoke with LPD who said at least two suspects were driving down Colfax and throwing lit fireworks at homeless encampments. One person without housing who was targeted by the fireworks threw a rock back at the suspects and broke the back window of their vehicle. Do you recognize this man? He’s accused of stealing bras and panties LPD said they arrived on scene and began speaking to the people in the homeless encampment. At that point, the suspect's vehicle returned to the area. According to LPD, an officer felt threatened and one round was fired at the car. No one was hit by the gunfire, and no injuries have...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for severe afternoon thunderstorms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will feature another chance for rain and thunderstorms on Thursday. Pinpoint Weather: Severe weather outlook on July 6. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for thunderstorms that could become strong to severe Thursday afternoon. The main threats will be large hail that could be golf ball to tennis ball-sized, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, locally heavy rainfall and the possibility of tornadoes, especially east of Denver.Weather today: Morning fog, afternoon storms Dense fog advisories are in effect along the Interstate 25 corridor until 9 a.m. Thursday. Visibility at times could be less than one mile, so plan for extra travel time this morning and remember to use low-beam lights when driving through areas with low visibility due to fog. Officer opens fire at suspects targeting homeless encampments with fireworks Pinpoint Weather: Daily advisories on July 6.Morning fog will be followed by early afternoon sunshine, which will help temp...

Photobombing seagull steals the show on New Hampshire beach camera

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. — Viewers tuning in to a live broadcast from Hampton Beach got more than just a glimpse of the ocean waves on Tuesday. A seagull took center stage as it photobombed the live shot intended to capture the vibrant beach scene.A Manchester television station aimed to provide real-time footage of the coastal atmosphere captured a seagull as it swooped in and perched itself directly in front of the live camera, stealing the spotlight.The feathered intruder seemed undeterred by the commotion caused by its unexpected appearance and newfound fame. Maintaining a steady pose, the seagull effortlessly photobombed the shot, garnering extensive air time and leaving viewers in fits of laughter and amazement.While the intended beach scene eventually resumed its position in the frame, the memory of the audacious seagull will undoubtedly linger in the minds of the countless viewers who witnessed the hilarious incident through their screens.So, the next time you head to the b...

Being overweight may not be associated with early death, study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT

(CNN) — Being overweight as defined by the body mass index rating scale is not linked to an increase in death when considered separately from other health issues, a new study found.Also known as BMI, the calculation measures a person’s body fat based on height and weight. As currently used, the BMI scale divides adult populations into various degrees of body fat.An adult is considered “overweight” if their BMI falls between 25 and 29.9, while a “healthy” or “normal” weight is defined as a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.“The real message of this study is that overweight as defined by BMI is a poor indicator of mortality risk, and that BMI in general is a poor indicator of health risk and should be supplemented with information such as waist circumference, other measures of adiposity (fat), and weight trajectory,” said study first author Dr. Aayush Visaria, an internal medicine reside...