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Rescuers race against time to find missing sub bound for Titanic site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago.The carbon-fiber submersible named the Titan, part of a mission by OceanGate Expeditions, carried a pilot, a renowned British adventurer, two members of an iconic Pakistani business family and another passenger. Authorities reported the vessel overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 kilometers) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, according to Canada’s Joint Rescue Coordination Center.Every passing minute, however, puts the Titan’s crew at greater risk. The submersible had a 96-hour oxygen supply when it put to sea at roughly 6 a.m. Sunday, according to David Concannon, an adviser to OceanGate.“It is a remote area — and it is a challenge to conduct a search in that remote area,” said Rear Adm. John Mauger, a commander for the U.S. C...

P.E.I. Amber Alert cancelled, 9-year-old girl found safe and suspect arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

EGLINGTON, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island RCMP officials say the Amber Alert for a missing nine-year-old girl has been cancelled.A statement on Twitter says Jazlyn Blaisdell has been found safe and the man suspected of abducting her, Andrew Blaisdell, has been arrested.The Mounties also say they would like to thank the public for their assistance.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2023.The Canadian Press

Man seriously hurt, suspect sought after downtown Toronto stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed in downtown Toronto on Monday night.It happened in the area of Yonge and Dundas streets around 8:30 p.m.The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. He is described as six-feet tall and was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and dark track pants.The investigation is ongoing.STABBING:Dundas St E & Gould St8:27 pm– reports of man stabbed– police o/s located victim– @TorontoMedics transporting victim to hospital with serious injuries– suspect: male, black, 6', grey t-shirt, dark track pants– ongoing investigation#GO1412440^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 20, 2023

Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada says businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a pile of debt and a dearth of overseas visitors.In a poll of tourism operators, some 45 per cent said they were likely or somewhat likely to shut down within three years unless the government steps in to adjust their loan conditions.“Unless there’s some change to the payback system and the payback requirements, they’re in danger of closing in the next three years,” said Beth Potter, CEO of the trade organization.“Everything from campgrounds to hotels to amusement parks to outdoor adventure,” Potter said.“Festival events oftentimes are run by non-profit organizations, and they’re really challenged right now in paying back these loans,” she said.“It’s dire.”Many businesses surveyed said they will not be able to make debt payments that are slated to come due in the next two years. The loans include those taken out through federal pandemic relie...

Safety probe launched into 40,000 Hyundais after reports of power loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

(The Hill) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulators are looking into reports of power loss issues in Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles.The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said it’s received 30 consumer complaints “alleging a loss of motive power” in 2022 Model Year Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles.Roughly 39,500 of the vehicles are estimated to be in the affected population, according to an ODI document.“Many consumers report a loud pop noise followed by a warning displayed in their dashboard and immediately experience a loss of motive power that ranges from a reduction to a complete loss of motive power,” ODI said in an update on the open investigation. ODI says it learned from Hyundai that the motive power failure is related to a charging system responsible for powering the hybrid vehicle and low voltage 12-volt batteries. “Preliminary review indicates over-current within the ICCU (Integrated Control Charing Unit) can damage transistors (FET) in t...

Record June heatwave remains with storms returning Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A nearly unprecedented early-summer heatwave intensifies further on Tuesday with daily record-tying high temperatures of 106° expected in Austin and some of the hottest "feels like" temperatures on record. Our next chance of thunderstorms look to be Wednesday evening into the overnight as our ridge of high pressure backs slightly south and west of the area allowing for some slightly "cooler" temperature's as well. (Only a few degrees).Rain and storms will be possible Wednesday evening BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Extreme heat continuesSome of the hottest June temperatures on record are expected over the next week or more as a rare early summer heat wave refuses to loosen its grip. A rare Excessive Heat Warning is in effect areawide through 9 p.m. Wednesday for high temperatures over 100° and heat index values as hot as 120°. Though the National Weather Service does not keep official heat index records, our local office believes the heat index rec...

APA! to launch 24-hour fundraiser on social media

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A local animal shelter said Monday it will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at its programs over a 24-hour period in a fundraising effort. Austin Pets Alive! said its goal is to raise $53,000 from its fifth annual Raise-A-Day for APA!. That is the amount the nonprofit said it costs to cover one day of operations. The shelter said its social media feeds will be active starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday with vlog-style stories and three different live streams. The Crimson Chin (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)The Crimson Chin (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)You can donate on APA! webpage, Instagram or Facebook pages.

Single-day tickets go on sale Tuesday for October Grand Prix race at COTA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Single-day tickets for the main race of the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas go on sale Tuesday, according to race organizers. The tickets, good for Sunday Oct. 22 only, will be released Tuesday at 10 a.m. Friday Oct. 20 and Saturday Oct. 21 tickets are already on sale. Friday Oct. 20 is the practice and qualifying round plus a performance from The Killers. Saturday Oct. 21 is the sprint round and a performance from Adam Lambert and Queen. Sunday Oct. 22 is the main race.

Health and Human Services Commission to hold job fair Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding a hiring event on Tuesday. According to the state agency, the HHSC Office of Access and Eligibility Services is looking to fill multiple positions in Austin and across Texas. The agency said those positions help people access food, health care and cash assistance services through Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.HHSC said the event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Texas Workforce Commission on 9001 N. IH-35, Suite 110. The agency held a similar career fair in January. You can learn more and apply for HHSC jobs online.

Orioles minor league report: DL Hall, Baltimore’s No. 2 pitching prospect, has been sent down to Sarasota. Here’s why.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:41 GMT

During spring training, the Orioles remained committed to stretching out left-hander DL Hall as a starting pitcher rather than converting him to a reliever.Their recent decisions continue to prove that commitment.Because of diminished fastball velocity, Baltimore is having Hall take a step back on the mound with the hope he can take two steps forward in the weight room.In mid-May, the Orioles decreased Hall’s pitching workload, having him throw about 50 pitches once per week while increasing his weight training regimen. On Saturday, the organization took another step in that direction, sending Hall down to its training complex in Sarasota, Florida, to focus more on his strength training while still throwing on back fields and in live-game situations.A lower back injury limited Hall’s weight training this offseason and gave him a slow start to spring training, during which he didn’t pitch in game action the first few weeks and also displayed diminished velocity.Trip...