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US military’s aerial reconnaissance pictures of England during WWII go online for the first time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Way before Google Earth, there was photo reconnaissance by the U.S. Army Air Forces.During World War II, specifically in 1943 and 1944, reconnaissance units of the USAAF — the predecessor to the U.S. Air Force — captured photos of the changing face of England, primarily around the American bases in the south of the country. More than 3,600 of their black and white images were made available Wednesday in a free online, searchable map through the archive of Historic England, a public body that seeks to champion England’s history and environment. From showing U.S. military personnel playing baseball to ancient monuments surrounded by anti-tank defenses, the collection gives a bird’s-eye view of the impact of the war on England and the training that was necessary ahead of bombing and reconnaissance missions over Nazi-occupied Europe.Unsurprisingly, the dozens of new airfields that were built by U.S. forces feature heavily, as do the military camps and storage facilit...

At least 2 injured during shooting outside funeral home on South Side: fire officials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

CHICAGO — At least two people were injured during a shooting outside a funeral home on the city's South Side, according to fire officials.The shooting happened just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday outside Leak and Sons Funeral Home, located at 7838 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.Officials said two gunshot victims were transported to area hospitals. One person was transported in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the University of Chicago Medical Center, another was transported to St. Bernard Hospital with a leg injury sustained while moving through a crowd when the shooting occurred. A third victim may have self transported to a hospital, according to officials. Bond set at $5M for 16-year-old accused in fatal shooting of teen in Highland Park The age and genders of the victims have not yet been released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Biden to travel to Maui next week in aftermath of catastrophic wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

(The Hill) – President Biden will travel to Maui next week to meet with first responders and tour damage from catastrophic wildfires on the island, the White House announced Wednesday."In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort," press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. Maui faces power cuts, poor cell service as teams work to find and ID the dead The death toll from the wildfires has topped 100 and is expected to rise, according to local officials. Homes and businesses across the island were destroyed, and witnesses have described watching people flee into the ocean to try to escape the flames.“The President continues to marshal a whole-of-government response to the deadly Maui fires, and he has committed to delivering everything that the people of Ha...

1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled over fire risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

(WHTM) - More than 1 million dehumidifiers are being recalled after 23 fires were reported.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers with the brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze. They were manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. Approximately 1,560,000 units are impacted by the recall.The CPSC says there have been 688 incidents of overheating and $168,000 in property damage connected to the dehumidifiers. The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the back, front or side of the unit and the model number is on a sticker. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic.KenmoreModel numberCapacity407.5353031030-pint407.5355031050-pint407.5357031070-pint407.5357131070-pintGEModel numberCapacityADEH50LPQ150-pintADEH50LQQ150-pintADEH50LRL150-pintADEL30LRQ130-pintADEL50LRL150-pintADEL70LRL170-pintADER30LPQ130-pintADER30LQQ130-pintADER40LPQ140-pintADER40LQQ140-pintADER50LPQ150-pintADER...

Del Valle ISD joins lawsuit against Texas Education Agency over changes to accountability rating system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 16, 2023DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees voted during its meeting Tuesday night to join a "coalition of school districts" across Texas suing the Texas Education Agency over changes to its accountability ratings system. DVISD Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle wrote in a letter sent to families and staff Wednesday morning the Board unanimously voted to join the lawsuit, which is aimed at halting TEA's planned “refresh” of the Texas State Accountability System, the rating system that assigns letter grades to campuses and districts. KXAN has reached out to the TEA and will update this story when we receive a response. TEA refreshing ‘A-F’ accountability rating system Tielle said in the letter the district has "tirelessly worked to improve student outcomes, and we are so proud of the amazing progress we are making." "This pride is a reflection of the hard work f...

Tracking the Tropics: NHC monitoring 3 disturbances as peak hurricane season nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves that are spread across the Atlantic basin. With conditions ideal for some development, are these the storms the east coast has been preparing for?So far, the NHC has said two of the three disturbances pose a nearly 50% chance of forming sometime in the next seven days. With those odds steadily increasing over the past few days, it's worth stressing how things can change as we near the most historically active period in the Atlantic hurricane season.The first of the three waves, which is currently centered about 750 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, is expected to develop slightly over the next seven days. The NHC said a tropical depression is possible as it moves west across the central tropical Atlantic.A second wave moving off the west coast of Africa is also forecast to strengthen slightly before environmental conditions become unfavorable early next week.A tropical depression coul...

Miguel Cabrera was a beast, but former Twins pitcher Glen Perkins mostly tamed him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

Glen Perkins made three American League All-Star Games during an 11-year career as a Twins pitcher, and three times saved more than 30 games in a season.Perkins has another nice, less conspicuous brag tucked into his bag.In 31 plate appearances against Miguel Cabrera, the left-hander from Stillwater surrendered only one home run, and in fact one RBI.“He got me at the Metrodome, right-center,” the current Twins color man said Wednesday before a 12:10 p.m. start against the Detroit Tigers — likely the last time Cabrera plays at Target Field before he retires and, in five years, is inducted into Cooperstown.Cabrera was penciled into the Tigers’ lineup as the designated hitter batting sixth. In the Twins’ 5-3 win Tuesday night, Cabrera hit a two-run home run off Bailey Ober in the second inning, a shot to the second deck in left-center that might be the final dinger of a Hall of Fame career. It was only his second home run all season.“If I see him tomorrow, I’ll try to...

St. Paul voters could see tax hike, 37 candidates for 11 seats on Nov. 7 ballots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

Even with none of their county, state or federal officials up for election, St. Paul voters will face unusually busy ballots this November.There are seven candidates for four school board seats and 30 people running for city council, along with a ballot question seeking to raise the city’s sales tax to juice funding for park and road improvements.Tuesday was the filing deadline, although candidates have until the end of day Thursday to withdraw their nominations.The school board will have at least two new members next year as only two incumbents filed for re-election. Jessica Kopp is not seeking a second four-year term, and Jeanelle Foster is leaving, too, after six years on the board.Zuki Ellis joined the race Tuesday in search of a third term on the board, and Chauntyll Allen is seeking a second term.They face five challengers for the four at-large positions: Carlo Franco, Abdi S. Omer, Erica Valliant, Gita Rijal Zeitler and Yusef Carrillo, who served for several months in 2...

Boy, 6, injured in shooting in Inver Grove Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

Police are investigating the shooting of a 6-year-old Tuesday night in Inver Grove Heights.Officers responded to a weapons call in the 5300 block of Audubon Avenue at 7:10 p.m. and learned a boy had sustained a possible gunshot injury in Inver Grove Heights, according to Cmdr. Joshua Otis.He’d been taken in a private vehicle to a children’s hospital, and his injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Otis said.A welfare hold was put on the injured child and another child under the age of 4.The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Duluth banning marijuana smoking/vaping in city’s parks Crime & Public Safety | Hinckley father charged after 3-year-old fatally shot himself with unsecured handgun Crime & Public Safety | Duluth officer justified in military veteran’s fatal shooting last winter, prosecutors rule Crime & Public Safety | ...

ECOs conduct late-night boat rescue on Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:58 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 2, Environmental Conservation Officers were notified of a boat that had run aground with passengers on board. Officers responded to Mohican Island and were directed to Turtle Island, where they located the stranded boat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A male individual was observed in the water trying to pull the boat to shore with his daughter on board. Officers learned that a third passenger swam a third of a mile back to his home to retrieve another vessel to tow the boat. Officers verified the swimmer was safe. The boat was towed back to the residence.