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Idalia weakens to a tropical storm after slamming Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets and cutting power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida with winds howling at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground.“All hell broke loose,” said Belond Thomas of Perry, a mill town located just inland from the Big Bend region where Idalia came ashore.Thomas fled with her family and some friends to a motel, thinking it would be safer than riding out the storm at home. But as Idalia’s eye passed over about 8:30 a.m., a loud whistling noise pierced the air and the high winds ripped the building’s roof off, sending debris down on her pregnant daughter, who was lying in bed. Fortunately, she was not injured.“It was frightening,” Thomas said. “Things were just going so fast. … Everything was spinning.”After coming ashore, Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beac...

Strip Loin with Puffed Rice / Tanuki, Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

The Chef: Gustavo MontesThe Restaurant: Tanuki, MiamiThe Dish: Strip Loin with Puffed RiceIngredients:10 oz prime strip loinsaltpepperbutterdry wild ricemicrogreensPonzu Sauce:2 tablespoons mirin1 strip kombu (kelp)2 tablespoons rice vinegar½ cup bonito flakes½ cup soy sauce½ cup mixed citrus juiceMethod of Preparation:Season strip loin with salt and pepper on both sides, and grill to rare (cook to 125 degrees). After flipping, add butter and let it melt, then take the steak off the grill and let it rest.Puffed rice:Use a regular serving amount. Clean the rice, then fill a saucepan with water, bring to a boil and add rice. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes until rice has absorbed all the water. Spread the rice on paper towels and allow it to completely dry.Fry in oil at 400F until puffed. Add a few grains to the oil first to determine if it is hot enough. Add a 1/2 cup at a time. Rice will puff up quickly, so have a wire mesh spider ready to take it out. Transfer to a paper-towel-li...

Man who fatally shot South Carolina college student entering wrong home was justified, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The resident who fatally shot a University of South Carolina student who tried to enter the wrong home on his off-campus street last weekend was justified in his actions, police said Wednesday.Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, 20, died early Saturday after knocking, banging, and kicking on the front door of the man who shot him when he broke the glass window and tried to manipulate the doorknob, the Columbia Police Department said.A police news release added that the investigation determined the shooter — who legally owned the firearm — was covered by South Carolina’s so-called “Stand Your Ground” law and no charges will be filed.A call for a reported home invasion shortly before 2:00 a.m. got upgraded to a call of shots fired as police responded to the scene Saturday, according to the news release. Officers found Donofrio dead when they arrived at the porch.The student’s funeral is scheduled Saturday in Connecticut. In a statement sent Monday to several n...

Florida Keys man allegedly high on methamphetamine arrested for attempted murder after shooting at roommate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

CONCH KEY, Fla. (WSVN) – A 57-year-old Conch Key man, allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine, was arrested on charges of attempted murder after shooting at his roommate. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office managed to apprehend Peter Anthony Capurro following a brief standoff.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Capurro initially contacted authorities to report an alleged burglary at his residence on West Conch Avenue around 10:45 p.m, Tuesday. However, no evidence of a burglary was found. Later, Capurro’s 27-year-old female roommate claimed he continued to ingest methamphetamine and make false claims about the non-existent burglar even after law enforcement had left.Around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Capurro allegedly fired a handgun at his roommate, prompting her to flee the premises. After a standoff, Capurro surrendered to law enforcement without further incident. He was taken to Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon and then to jail.The Monroe C...

Burger King must defend against lawsuit claiming Whoppers are smaller than advertised, judge rules

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

(TMX) – A U.S. district judge in Miami last week rejected Burger King’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company misled customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it really is on restaurant signage.The proposed class action lawsuit accuses the fast-food chain of using images on menus and store signage that show a Whopper with ingredients that “overflow the bun,” leading customers to believe the sandwich is larger and contains more meat than it does in reality.U.S. District Judge Roy Altman ruled on Friday that Burger King will have to defend against the plaintiffs’ claims. In addition to the alleged breach of contract, Altman will allow the plaintiffs to pursue claims of negligence and unjust enrichment.However, Altman rejected plaintiffs’ claims regarding TV and online ads, noting that none of them made specific claims of sandwich size or patty weight that the restaurant failed to meet.Other fast-food chains are facing si...

Maynard police seek help finding suspects linked to crash involving stolen car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

Maynard police have asked for the public’s help in efforts to find a group of suspects accused in connection with a crash involving a stolen car early Wednesday morning.Police said officers first responded around 3:30 a.m. after receiving reports of people breaking into and stealing cars at a used car dealership on Acton Street. Once on scene, police said, officers found several cars blocking the road as other vehicles left the area. Police said officers later activated their emergency lights and tried to stop one apparently stolen vehicle after they saw it driving down Route 27 and turning the wrong way onto Main Street in Maynard. Instead of stopping, police said the driver sped away before crashing in the area of 217 Main Street and running from the crash site on foot. Maynard police said other area law enforcement agencies as well as state police joined in a search for the driver but were unable to find them. Police separately shared video of the crash captur...

Boston City Council punts Mass. and Cass ordinance to public hearing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

The Boston City Council quietly moved one of the most-talked-about issues in the city into its legislative process Wednesday with little discussion in the chamber, rejecting an attempt to immediately adopt the mayor’s strategy for addressing encampments in an area that’s at the center of the state’s opioid epidemic.The council sent a Mayor Michelle Wu ordinance related to the homeless encampment at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard to its Committee on Government Operations — after Wu’s announcement last week of a new approach to address the tent city and “open air drug market” on the border of Roxbury and the South End grabbed headlines and sparked strong reactions across Boston.Wu on Monday filed the ordinance, which would give police the power to immediately remove tents and tarps on public property and roads. Under current protocol, Boston officials have to give 48-hours notice.The mayor’s “phase ch...

Boston police, BPS take part in inaugural ‘Dodge Bowl’ in Hyde Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

It was game on at the New Mission High School in Hyde Park Wednesday for the inaugural “Dodge Bowl” involving members of Boston Public Schools Safety Services and the Boston Police Department’s School Engagement Unit. The dodgeball tournament ran with the goal of strengthening the partnership between the school engagement unit and BPS safety specialists, as described in a press release from the Boston Public Schools. “Although we’re adults, inside there’s always that inner child, and what better way than to just let it go, relax and just be ready for the school year,” said Boston Public Schools Engagement Unit Commander Juana Hernandez. As officials got out of uniform and hit the court, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and Boston Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper joined in. “This is, to me, a good celebration of fun and joy, of coming together,” Skipper told reporters. “Sometimes, we forget that life is also about enjoying each other’s company and h...

Feds question Tesla on no-hands driving

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

DETROIT — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn concern from U.S. safety regulators.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to tell the agency how many vehicles have received a software update making that possible and it’s seeking more information on what the electric vehicle maker’s plans are for wider distribution.“NHTSA is concerned that this feature was introduced to consumer vehicles, and now that the existence of this feature is known to the public, more drivers may attempt to activate it,” John Donaldson, the agency’s acting chief counsel, wrote in a July 26 letter to Tesla that was posted on the agency’s website. “The resulting relaxation of controls designed to ensure that the driver remain engaged in the dynamic driving task could lead to greater driver inattent...

Source: Patriots Tyquan Thornton to start season on injured reserve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

The Patriots will be without wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for at least four weeks.The Patriots plan to place Thornton on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, according to a source. Thornton suffered his injury during joint practices with the Packers in Green Bay two weeks ago. He has no participated in practice since landing awkwardly diving for a pass.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Kendrick Bourne happy to be with Patriots through trades, cutdowns New England Patriots | DeVante Parker among 3 Patriots missing at practice Wednesday, several others return New England Patriots | Patriots re-signing Bailey Zappe, Malik Cunningham to practice squad New England Patriots | Patriots practice squad tracker: Bailey Zappe, Malik Cunningham re-sign New England Patriots | Callahan: The Patriots failed to help Mac Jones this offseason and paid for it on cutdown day The 2022 second-round pick also missed t...