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Drought Intensifies—but showers & t-storms in the forecast. Tropical Atlantic Comes Alive.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Are some wetter days finally within sight? The coming weekend is to open sun-filled and hot with air quality issues—but could we're seeing prospects for a potentially wetter patternWe need rain! Friday marked the 9th consecutive day with NO RAIN—and just 0.54" of rain has fallen at Chicago's O'Hare at the last three weeks (since June 1). The O'Hare rainfall deficit since April has now passed 7 inches—the rough equivalent of two months of rainfall. It takes some doing to overcome that kind of moisture shortfall—especially in summer when rains occur in such a varied fashion. But there are some hopeful signs.In released this set of Drought Monitors comparing the extent of drought conditions over the past 4 weeks, the Midwest Regional Climate Center at Purdue University writes: "#Drought has expanded rapidly in the Midwest. Maps show today (left) & just 4 weeks ago (right). Many locations had 2-3 categories of change in that short period. Serious threats developing for ag, water sup...

At recovery summit, UK's Sunak to unveil major Ukraine support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) unveiled a major package for Ukraine, including $3 billion of additional guarantees to unlock World Bank lending, on the first day of a summit aimed at spurring efforts to rebuild the country on Wednesday (21 June).At the beginning of the two-day Ukraine recovery conference in London, Sunak will outline a package which will also include £240 million ($306m) of bilateral assistance and an expansion of British International Investment in Ukraine.Britain has been one of the main backers of Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February last year, and Sunak hopes the conference will cement London's standing while encouraging the private sector to do more to help rebuild."So, together with our allies we will maintain our support for Ukraine's defence and for the counter offensive, and we'll stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes as they continue to win this war," Sunak will tell the conference, according to excerpts of ...

Revolutionizing Referrals: How Jason Essayli is Disrupting the Financial Advisor Landscape with Advisor Referral Boost

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

In an industry steeped in tradition, redefining the standard can be daunting. However, Jason Essayli, a millennial entrepreneur and a Certified Financial Planner, has fearlessly confronted this challenge. His unique venture, Advisor Referral Boost, has been making waves, effectively reshaping the financial advisor landscape with a disruptive approach to referrals.Jason’s journey started in the financial planning and advice world, where he worked for nearly eight years. His tenure with Charles Schwab, one of the largest wealth management firms in the country, was marked by remarkable achievements, such as managing $230 Million AUM and assisting hundreds of clients. However, it also allowed him to identify the inefficiencies and outdated practices hampering the industry’s potential growth.In this corporate backdrop, he saw the struggles of building relationships with referral partners, a crucial but painstakingly unscalable task.  He states, “There isn’t enough education o...

Single-family home sells for $4.2 million in Danville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

1346 Charbray Street – Google Street ViewThe spacious, recently built property located in the 1300 block of Charbray Street in Danville was sold on May 24, 2023. The $4,162,272 purchase price works out to $856 per square foot. The house, built in 2018, has an interior space of 4,862 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an attached garage. There’s also a pool in the backyard and four parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.4-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In December 2022, a 4,825-square-foot home on Drysdale Street in Danville sold for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $601. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.On Drysdale Street, Danville, in April 2023, a 4,215-square-foot home was sold for $2,685,000, a price per square foot of $637. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.A 4,466-square-foot home on the 100 block of Capari Court in Danville sold in October 2022, for $3,110,000, a price per square foot of $696....

Cronología del Titán: del lanzamiento al hallazgo de restos del submarino perdido

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

(CNN) — El Titán sufrió una “implosión catastrófica”, informaron este jueves las autoridades de Estados Unidos, en medio de una operación para dar con el paradero del submarino que hace menos de una semana había partido en una expedición a los restos del Titanic. Aquí, una cronología de lo sucedido.Viernes 16 de junio: la expedición parte de Terranova, en Canadá, en el buque de apoyo Polar Prince, que lleva a los participantes al lugar del naufragio del Titanic.Domingo 18 de junio: el Polar Prince lanza al submarino Titán alrededor de las 9 a.m., y allí comienza su inmersión de dos horas hasta los restos del Titanic. Pierde el contacto con el buque al cabo de 1:45 horas de descenso. Su última comunicación con la superficie se produce a las 11.47 a.m. Se alerta a los guardacostas estadounidenses y ese mismo día comienzan las operaciones de búsqueda.La Marina estadounidense detecta una señal acústica compatible con una implosión y transmite esa información a los mand...

Phoenix plays Seattle following Sutton’s 21-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Phoenix Mercury (2-9, 1-6 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-8, 3-4 Western Conference)Seattle; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits the Seattle Storm after Sug Sutton scored 21 points in the Mercury’s 99-79 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Seattle went 13-5 at home and 10-8 in Western Conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Storm averaged 82.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 78.4 last season.Phoenix went 7-11 in Western Conference action and 15-21 overall during the 2022-23 season. The Mercury averaged 81.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 84.1 last season.INJURIES: Storm: None listed.Mercury: Brittney Griner: out (hip), Diana Taurasi: out (hamstring), Skylar Diggins-Smith: out (personal).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Jason Mraz won’t hesitate to drop new album before coming home to Wolf Trap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

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Indiana visits Las Vegas following Young’s 23-point game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Indiana Fever (4-7, 3-5 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (11-1, 7-0 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas hosts the Indiana Fever after Jackie Young scored 23 points in the Las Vegas Aces’ 99-79 win over the Phoenix Mercury.The Aces are 5-0 in home games. Las Vegas leads the Western Conference with 22.0 assists per game led by Chelsea Gray averaging 6.3.The Fever have gone 4-3 away from home. Indiana has a 3-4 record against opponents above .500.The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Aces defeated the Fever 84-80 in their last meeting on June 4. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 27 points, and Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 22 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilson is averaging 18.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Aces.NaLyssa Smith is averaging 14.1 points and 9.5 rebounds for the Fever.LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 9-1, averaging 91.1 points, 33.8 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while sho...

“Llama la atención su similitud con el Titanic”: James Cameron sobre la tragedia del Titan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

LOS ÁNGELES – El director de la película “Titanic”, James Cameron, se pronunció este jueves sobre la trágica implosión del sumergible Titán -en la que fallecieron cuatro pasajeros y su piloto- mostrándose sorprendido por su “similitud” con el caso real del propio Titanic.“Me llama la atención la similitud con el propio desastre del Titanic, en el que el capitán fue advertido repetidamente sobre la presencia de hielo delante de su barco y, sin embargo, se dirigió a toda velocidad hacia una zona helada”, afirmó el oscarizado cineasta en declaraciones a la cadena estadounidense ABC News.“Es una tragedia muy similar en el mismo lugar. Es asombroso y realmente surrealista. (…) Se trata de una pesadilla que ha pasado por el fondo de todas nuestras mentes en algún momento”, añadió Cameron.Asimismo, el director canadiense, quien defendió la práctica segura de las inmersiones en aguas profundas, recalcó que “muchas personas...

With the fate of Titanic-bound submersible clear, focus turns to cause of the fatal implosion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

The search for a missing Titanic-bound submersible has become an investigation and salvage mission that will take an indefinite amount of time, officials said, as tributes from around the world poured in for the five people killed when the vessel imploded deep in the North Atlantic.The announcement Thursday that all aboard perished when the submersible imploded near the site of the iconic shipwreck brought a tragic end to a five-day saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the vessel known as the Titan.The investigation into what happened was already underway and would continue in the area around Titanic where debris from the submersible was found, said Rear Adm. John Mauger, of the First Coast Guard District. “I know there are also a lot of questions about how, why and when did this happen. Those are questions we will collect as much information as we can about now,” Mauger said, adding that it was a “complex case” that happened in a remote par...