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Biden’s visit an ‘authentic’ expression of Canada’s importance to U.S.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

WASHINGTON — The federal Liberals aren’t the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington’s envoy, too, described it Friday as an “overarching success.”Biden got what he wanted on several issues, including a clear timeline on key aspects of upgrading Norad, progress on critical minerals and signs the two countries are ever more aligned on China, said U.S. ambassador David Cohen.On Norad, “the lingering issue of ongoing discussion — it wasn’t a point of contention — was the timing of some of the commitments and what some of the commitments meant in terms of … dollars,” Cohen said.Those commitments include a $7-billion plan that includes the first of new over-the-horizon radar systems within the next five years, with other upgrades to be completed in time for Canada to welcome its new F-35 fighters.“For the first time, there is a clear date attached to the oper...

Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

(The Conversation) - Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser? Some 62% of people cross right over left, 26% go the other way and 12% have no preference.There are typically two ways to sit in a chair and cross your legs, one is at the knee and the other is at the ankle. But as comfy as it may be to sit with your legs crossed, is it bad for your health and posture? Let’s take a look at the evidence.For a start, research shows that sitting cross-legged can increase the misalignment of the hips, with one being higher than the other.And it changes the speed at which blood moves through the blood vessels in the lower limbs, which can increase the risk of blood clots.Most of the research suggests crossing at the knees is worse than the ankles. Indeed, sitting this way can cause an increase in your blood pressure due to the pooling of blood in the vei...

What Happened On This Day, March 26, 1978?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

Low severe weather risk late Monday

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Very spotty showers remain possible in our far eastern counties, otherwise we should be dry the rest of the day. We'll continue to see more clouds east, while the Metro Counties and the Hill Country see plenty of sun to wrap up the afternoon. High temperatures should reach the low to mid 80s in most places with a bit more humidity in the air.Clouds thicken up tonight as more moisture returns to the area. Overnight lows drop into the upper 50s.Tonight's forecastA cloudy start to Monday will give way to a partly sunny sky for the afternoon. A low storm chance develops for the Hill Country Monday afternoon, but most of the daylight hours look dry.Storms appear a bit more likely Monday evening and Monday night, even for the Metro. Still, widespread rain is not yet expected, but 30% rain chances will bring at least isolated to scattered storms to move of the area.Monday, Monday Night, and TuesdayThe Storm Prediction Center has put all of the KXAN viewing area at a Margin...

Man convicted of murder, sentenced to 15 years in prison

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was convicted of murder March 17 by a jury in Travis County related to a December 2020 road rage incident that resulted in a death.According to court documents, Jonathan Zavala pleaded guilty to the murder charge the same day he was convicted. A judge sentenced him to serve 15 years in a state prison related to the case. RELATED: 2 men arrested in connection to 2020 road rage homicides; police say they could be tied to over 11 incidents Per previous reports, Zavala was involved in a road rage incident at the corner of East St. Elmo and South Pleasant Valley Road that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Miranda Gloria Lopez three days later.

Commercial vehicle catches fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Thick smoke could be seen billowing from the Coca-Cola plant in St. Charles, after a commercial vehicle caught fire at the bottling factory.It's unclear when the fire started, and if any part of the plant itself has been damaged.This is a developing news story. FOX 2 will have more information here as it becomes available, and on our news broadcasts this evening.

Is 'David' porn? See for yourself, Italians ask Fla. parents

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

ROME (AP) — The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the “David” invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. Confusing art with pornography was “ridiculous,” Nardella said. The incredulous Italian response highlights how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.But the board of the Tallahassee Classical School pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the “David” was show to a sixth-grade art class. The school has a policy requiring parents to be notified in advance about “controversial” topics being taught. Carrasquilla believes the board t...

The largest source of stolen guns? Parked cars.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

By Richard Fausset, The New York TimesNASHVILLE, Tenn. — On a Sunday in January 2022, a Glock 9 mm pistol, serial number AFDN559, disappeared from a Dodge Charger parked near a midtown Nashville bank after someone smashed in the rear driver’s side window.Ten months later, Nashville police officers arrested three teenagers suspected in a series of shootings and discovered a cache of weapons in a nearby apartment. Among them was AFDN559. Forensic analysts would later tie the Glock to three shootings, including an attack in August that wounded four youths and another that wounded a 17-year-old girl in September.In a country awash with guns, with more firearms than people, the parked car — or in many cases, the parked pickup truck — has become a new flashpoint in the debates over how and whether to regulate gun safety.There is little question about the scope of the problem. A report issued in May by the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety analyzed FBI crime data in 271 U.S....

TSA confirms stance on peanut butter travel restrictions

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

(WHNT) — Peanut butter is available in a variety of textures and viscosities, from thick to runny and crunchy to smooth. But as far as the Transportation Security Administration is concerned, all of them are liquids — and the news is driving at least a few people nuts.Following a recently-viral social media post in which the TSA confirmed its stance on peanut butter, the internet is once again taking sides to defend, or argue, their own positions on the subject. The top barbecue joint in every state, according to Yelp Despite the debate, the TSA continues to remain firm in its opinion that the agency "considers your PB a liquid."They categorize it as such, according to the TSA, because like a liquid, peanut butter "has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container." The TSA has also previously pointed to its "general definition" for the liquid rule, which suggests that if a passenger can "spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, then the carry-on quantit...

SF Giants update: Piscotty talks spring, catching spots finalized, Cobb’s status, and two outfielders to start year on IL

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:26 GMT

OAKLAND – Stephen Piscotty was back at the Coliseum on Sunday, returning to the facility where he spent close to five full seasons as a member of the Oakland A’s.The next stop for Piscotty will be Sacramento, as the Pleasanton native was assigned the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate Saturday as the organization continued to reduce its big league roster in advance of Thursday’s Opening Day in New York.Piscotty, though, still showed he can play, and could be someone the Giants call on if more injuries crop up or other changes are made this season.“I’m grateful for the opportunity,” Piscotty said. “I gave it my all to make this team and I feel really good about that. Just because it didn’t happen doesn’t mean I’m going to stop. I’m just going to keep trucking and see what happens.“But I felt really good about giving myself a shot.”Piscotty played 403 games for the A’s from 2018 to Aug. 16 of last season when he was released. At that time, Piscotty ...