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How to prevent your heating bill from going up as temperatures go down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

Setting the thermostat to a consistent temperature and considering a smart thermostat are among the things residents can do to avoid spikes in their energy bills this winter, according to Virginia-based Dominion Energy.Peggy Fox, media and community relations manager with Dominion, said setting the thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter could help keep costs low, but “each degree above 68 can significantly increase your heating bill.”Fox called the step a “no-brainer,” while pointing out that it “may be a little chilly for some people.”“The colder it is outside, the harder your heating system is working to keep your home warm, which is why power bills are typically higher in the winter,” Fox said. “That’s what we’re concerned about with energy bills.”Residents could also consider a smart thermostat that lowers overnight temperatures automatically, Fox said. However, it’s important to ensure the thermostat ...

Archdiocese of Washington issues a legal challenge to Maryland Child Victims Act

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

A Maryland law that did away with time limits for legal action by survivors of childhood sexual abuse is being challenged by the Archdiocese of Washington.The Maryland Child Victims Act passed in the state’s General Assembly and went into effect Oct. 1. The bill was a yearslong effort by advocates for survivors who worked for the passage of similar measures in Annapolis.Previously, Maryland’s law allowed victims to take legal action until they turned 38 years old. After that point, something called the “statute of repose” would extend immunity to potential defendants.When asked about the Washington Archdiocese’s challenge to the Maryland Child Victims Act, Teresa Lancaster, an attorney and a survivor of clergy abuse, told WTOP, “I’m not surprised, I don’t think any of us are surprised.” During the debate on the new legislation in the General Assembly, the question of possible constitutional challenges had come up.Jonathan Schocho...

Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store during a Christmas shopping trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store during a Christmas shopping trip.Source

Bell has 20 in Wichita State’s 86-77 victory over Coastal Carolina in the Myrtle Beach Invitational

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Bell scored 20 points as Wichita State beat Coastal Carolina 86-77 on Thursday night in the Myrtle Beach Invitational.Bell had seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Shockers (4-0). Kenny Pohto scored 16 points and added eight rebounds. Dalen Ridgnal had 15 points and shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.Kevin Easley Jr. led the way for the Chanticleers (1-1) with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. Jacob Meyer added 11 points and nine rebounds for Coastal Carolina. In addition, John Ojiako finished with 11 points and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Pedestrian killed in crash with RTD light rail train

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Denver said one person died in a crash with an RTD train on Thursday night.It happened in the 600 block of Mariposa Street, according to the Denver Police Department, which posted about the incident at 7:18 p.m. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.The crash happened in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, just north of Sixth Avenue. Drivers were urged to take alternate routes.FOX31 has reached out to RTD for more information.

How to catch the Leonid meteor shower as it peaks Saturday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While the Leonids are active from Nov. 3 through Dec. 2 this year, the best time to catch the meteor shower at its peak will be late Friday night into the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 18. Meteor showers typically get their name based on a star or constellation that is close to where the meteors appear in the sky. This is true for the Leonids, which appear to originate in the sky near the Leo constellation. While a meteor shower can be spotted by simply looking up, there are ways to improve your odds of catching the peak of 10-15 meteors per hour.Find an outdoor location with limited light pollution, lay on your back with your feet pointing to the southeast toward the constellation Leo and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust. Make sure that you bundle up if you will be heading out in the Denver area. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar While the crescent moon and mainly clear sky will mean good viewing without clouds o...

‘Thanksgiving’ director Eli Roth wants horror fans to feast on holiday-themed carnage and come back for seconds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends to eat, and even though you might want to kill some of them sometimes, we refrain, of course. We certainly don’t eat them, either, but we can’t say the same about a lunatic in the new Thanksgiving horror movie. Deco’s Alex Miranda has all the juicy and well-done details.It’s true! In a world where movies seem to just rehash the same ideas over and over, a Thanksgiving-inspired killer Pilgrim is something new. As Gen Z would say, this psycho ate and left no crumbs.Thanksgiving dinner. Mmm, yummy … but that doesn’t look like a turkey.What’s cooking is the new scary Thanksgiving movie, “Thanksgiving.”Eli Roth: “There was no Thanksgiving slasher film. Every holiday was taken.”Alex Miranda: “And it lends itself so well.”Eli Roth: “Yeah, it does.”And director Eli Roth will promise you this.Eli Roth: “This will be the most insane, bat[expletive]...

Revere police share video, warn community after jewelry thefts 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

Police in Revere shared a warning for community members Thursday after incidents of thieves stealing jewelry from often elderly victims. Revere police said the individuals usually work in teams traveling in a motor vehicle. They then approach victims on the street or in parking lots and initially attempt to get a victim to come over to the vehicle, according to police. Police said the individuals will then remove a victim’s jewelry and replace it with a counterfeit version.Revere police shared video of one such incident that they said happened last week at the Northgate Shopping Center.Their warning, in turn, followed other recent incidents of reported jewelry thefts in communities including Lowell and Tyngsboro.In Lowell, police said an elderly woman had her jewelry stolen while she was walking in town.In Tyngsboro, a 77-year-old woman had her jewelry taken when an SUV drove up alongside her and a passenger grabbed her. The passenger made off with the woman’s gold necklac...

Coyote spotted roaming streets of Boston’s North End

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

A coyote recently caught attention in Boston’s North End after being spotted roaming the neighborhood’s streets. Dog owners in the area spoke to 7NEWS said the animal has been the talk of the turf at their local dog park.“He was definitely a big coyote,” said concerned dog owner Michaela Burke. “I’ll definitely be a bit more cautious and cognisant of my surroundings now, knowing they could be lurking anywhere,” said dog owner Josh Svoboda. One video taken by a North End dog owner around 5:30 Tuesday morning documented the coyote moving through the area. The dog owner said she had just brought her dogs in from a walk and was heading off to work when she saw the large and seemingly healthy wild animal on the prowl near Snow Hill and Sheafe Street. According to the city of Boston’s animal control website, coyote sighting calls tend to go up as the weather gets colder. The same website says urban coyote sightings have been on the rise across Massachusetts....

7 Investigates: Homeowners surprised with liens on homes after signing 40-year listing agreement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

For years, music teacher Simon Watts called his Somerville condo home.He wasn’t looking to sell, but was intrigued when a real estate company, MV Realty, offered him upfront cash in return for the promise that they could sell him home when the time was right.“I was a bit skeptical,” he remembered.After talking to some people and researching the company, he decided to take them up on the offer of $2,120 in exchange for the exclusive rights to list his home in the future.“When I didn’t find anything, I thought why not?” he said.He said he thinks he used the money to buy flights for the family and then didn’t think much of it after that.What he didn’t know was that the company placed a lien on his property. Since Watts didn’t try to sell his home in the year since he signed with MV Realty, he said he was unaware his home had a lien on it until 7 Investigates reached out this fall.“I don’t think they should be able to. I mean that’s ridiculous t...