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NASA celebrates anniversary of Webb Space Telescope: reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet: the dramatic close-up of dozens of stars at the moment of birth.NASA unveiled the latest snapshot Wednesday, revealing 50 baby stars in a cloud complex 390 light-years away. A light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles (9.7 trillion kilometers).The region is relatively small and quiet yet full of illuminated gases, jets of hydrogen and even dense cocoons of dust with the delicate beginnings of even more stars.All of the young stars appear to be no bigger than our sun. Scientists said the breathtaking shot provides the best clarity yet of this brief phase of a star’s life.“It’s like a glimpse of what our own system would have looked like billions of years ago when it was forming,” NASA program scientist Eric Smith told The Associated Press.Smith pointed out that the starlight visible in the image actually left there 390 years ago. On Earth in 1633, Italian astronomer Ga...

Lil Uzi Vert heading back to Chicago this fall

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

CHICAGO -- One of the faces of modern hip-hop will be performing in the Windy City this October.Lil Uzi Vert will be stopping at the Chicago's Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Monday, October 23 as part of his "PINK TAPE TOUR." ‘The Warehouse’: The birthplace of house music receives landmark status The three-time Grammy nominated artist broke into the mainstream with his 2017 debut studio album "Luv Is Rage 2" and his feature on Migos' "Bad And Boujee." He was also nominated for his contributions Justin Bieber's sixth studio album "Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)."Lil Uzi Vert has over 39.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with his feature on Chicago's Juice WRLD's "Lucid Dreams Remix" having nearly 2.3 million plays. Trippie Redd to perform in Chicago this fall This tour comes on the heals of the Philadelphia rapper's third studio album the "Pink Tape" that was released on Friday, June 30. The 27-year-old was in Chicago the weekend prior to the release date as he was a headli...

Desperate search for missing Oklahoma boys comes to heartbreaking end: 'A very tragic event'

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Two boys died after getting swept into the current at a dam in Oklahoma Monday. According to Oklahoma City Fire Captain Scott Douglas, four boys were celebrating a birthday at Lake Overholser, when two decided to go swimming. One boy lost his shoe, and when the others tried to help him get it back, they got swept up in the current. “It's just a very tragic event. We hate that it happened,” said Oklahoma City Fire Captain Scott Douglas. “Some boys just trying to have fun, do some fishing for a birthday and it had a tragic ending.” ‘Matter of seconds’: Two dead after boys swept into Lake Overholser When the fire department got to the scene, it was around 5:45 p.m. Monday. "We saw two boys who were standing on a concrete ledge,” said Douglas. "We quickly went to rescue those two boys and we got them to safety."Meanwhile, there was an all-out search for the remaining two boys, 10 and 11 years old. Crews scoured the water and searched from the sky ...

What to know about the potential actors strike looming at midnight

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

(The Hill) - If last-ditch mediation fails on Wednesday, the union representing many Hollywood actors will go on strike at midnight, joining the already-striking television and film writers union. SAG-AFTRA, the largest union for actors representing 160,000 people, including many of Los Angeles's biggest stars, has been in negotiations with movie studios on renewing the union’s contract for months without reaching an agreement.Why strike?The union is demanding higher compensation and mandates to limit the use of artificial intelligence in the industry. They say that the rise of streaming and economic inflation has lowered members’ wages.Before streaming, much of a successful actor's income came from TV and movie royalties, payouts given when re-runs of a show or movie are shown. But those royalties have dramatically decreased as TV revenues fall due to the rise of streaming. MyPillow auctions off equipment amid ‘massive cancellation,’ CEO Lindell says SAG-AFTRA wants to re-b...

Patches the cat, who once weighed 42 pounds, continues weight-loss journey

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Kay Ford's dream came true on April 19 when she adopted a 40-pound cat named Patches.At first glance, one might wonder why someone would be so eager to adopt a cat in such a state, but for Ford there was a purpose behind it.About three years ago, she had been spending time with her grandchildren when she saw a post about an overweight cat up for adoption.Ford quickly decided that she "had to have the cat," but that wish did not come true."I saw it, and I said, 'Boys, I've got to go get that fat cat, I just have to. I can help that fat cat.'" But by the time she reached out, it was too late, and someone else had adopted the animal. Though she couldn't adopt that cat, she had a second chance three years later. She was watching TV in April when she received a text from her daughter about an adoption posting for a cat named Patches.Patches initially weighed an estimated 40.3 pounds in April 2023. The RACC says he is now on a regulated diet and exercise plan ...

Prices for these items rose and fell the most in June

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

(The Hill) -- Inflation fell to an annual rate of 3 percent in June, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, giving consumers more breathing room after nearly two years of high prices.The latest rate is still shy of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target. A series of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed has helped cool price increases across the U.S. economy over the past 12 months. “The Central Bank has been on a campaign to rein in inflation for nearly a year and a half, pausing a beat last month to let things simmer. They’ve signaled two more rate increases before the end of the year, but this clear sign of slowed growth could be fodder for ending hikes sooner,” NerdWallet data analyst Elizabeth Renter said in a note on the latest consumer price index.The prices of these items are among those that rose and fell the most from May to June 2023.Housing costs are driving inflationA "For Rent" sign is displayed outside a building in Philadelphia, June 2...

Jan. 6 defendant who was arrested near Obamas' DC residence ordered held until trial

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

A man charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and who was arrested late last month near former President Obama’s home will remain in jail until his trial after a federal magistrate judge ruled Wednesday that the suspect would pose a danger to the community if released. Taylor Taranto was arrested on June 29 and charged with four misdemeanors related to the Capitol riot. Law enforcement had been looking for Taranto, but they escalated their search on June 28 after he indicated on social media that he intended to enter the Obamas’ residence in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C. He was apprehended near the Obamas’ home, and officials say his van contained hundreds of rounds of ammunition, two firearms and a machete.In the most recent court filing on the case Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said Taranto would pose a danger to the public if released, agreeing with prosecutors who listed what they claimed were examples of the his erratic beh...

Affidavit: Driver admitted to drinking before hitting woman, boat, house

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 12, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A deadly east Austin crash involved a car hitting both a boat and a home, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. The crash left one person dead, and one arrested over the weekend. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: One dead, one arrested after vehicle-pedestrian crash in east Austin At approximately 11:15 p.m. Saturday, officers from the Austin Police Department responded to the 5400 block of Pecan Brook Drive for reports of a crash involving an SUV and a pedestrian. According to the affidavit, the SUV driver, identified as 27-year-old Marena Falcon-de la Rosa, hit a large boat on a trailer that was parked by the curb on the street. The affidavit said it was struck with enough force to leave a dent and push the trailer onto the sidewalk. Janicia Molina, 30, was standing next to the boat and was hit. She was dragged about 100 feet.Marena Falcon-de la Rosa (Austin Police Department Pho...

Piles of trash, furniture, appliances cleaned up from property on Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- A home in San Marcos that once had piles of items ranging from tires, appliances and clothing on its front lawn has since been cleaned up. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘It’s a big worry’: Piles of items collected at property on Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone That's after two neighbors bought the property from the landowner and started clearing the garbage. This is what it looked like before the cleanup: Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (KXAN's Sarah Al-Shaikh)Piles and piles of tires, appliances, clothing and more have accumulated outside a San Marcos home. (Photo: Krista Pepau)The cleanup processKrista Pepau is one of the co-owners of this property. She...

Lousy Lynx defense results in worst result in franchise history, a 40-point home loss to Dallas Wings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:20:15 GMT

Using PG language, the Minnesota Lynx defense is leaving a lot to be desired. More apt would be a few adult, not-suitable-for-print words.That’s what happens when you set another franchise record of the wrong kind.The Lynx played as if they already were on their break for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game, not playing their last game before it, falling 107-67 to Dallas in a Wednesday matinee at Target Center. It occurred before a season-high Camp Day crowd of 13,531, primarily shrilling youth clad in a rainbow of T-shirts representing YMCAs and other groups.The 40-point deficit is the most in 25 years of Lynx basketball, surpassing a 39-point loss to Sacramento on July 3, 2001.Minnesota’s 113-89 home loss to Las Vegas on Sunday was the most regulation points allowed in franchise history. For the first time since 2007, and second time in franchise history, the Lynx allowed their opponent to top the century mark.“There’s no excuse. I can’t really think of anything besides we’ve go...