Home

Weekend Warm Up

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

Today was warmer than yesterday by 10-plus degrees in some towns, but it wasn’t just the air temperature that was better, the wind chills that were in the teens and 20s yesterday made it to near 40° today. And our warm up doesn’t stop there. We were in the 30s yesterday, 40s today, and we’ll do the 50s tomorrow! Clouds will increase through the day and you’ll notice a southwest breeze at times. That’s all ahead of showers that will arrive tomorrow evening, after sunset.The rain will move out for Saturday and we have a pretty nice weekend in store. It’s not perfect, but it’s decent. We’ll deal with a lot of clouds this weekend and each day features a chance for rain, but it’s not a total washout and you’ll be able to pick and choose some dry hours each day.Saturday’s rain chance is very low. The general trend is the farther north your travel, the higher likelihood you’ll encounter a passing shower. Even there, th...

Arrest warrant issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

(CNN) — An arrest warrant has been issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller, who has been accused of assaulting a pregnant woman, the Dallas Police Department said in a statement to CNN on Thursday.A police spokesperson told CNN the arrest warrant is active, meaning Miller is not currently in custody.The police department said that Dallas police responded to what it said was “a major disturbance call” on Wednesday around 11 a.m. local time. Police said a preliminary investigation determined Miller and the woman had a verbal argument and that Miller allegedly assaulted her.According to police, Miller left the scene before officers arrived and that the woman was treated for minor injuries and not hospitalized.“This morning, we were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller,” the Bills said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comment at this point.”CNN has reached out to Miller for comment but had ...

Patriots vs. Chiefs game flexed out of Monday Night Football

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

The New England Patriots won’t face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football after all.The NFL announced Thursday that the Week 15 matchup between the Patriots and Chiefs has been flexed out of Monday night and will instead be played on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and broadcast on Fox. In place of the Patriots and Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks will move into the primetime slot on ESPN.The decision marks the first time in history a game has been flexed out of Monday Night Football and served as a blunt acknowledgement of how far the Patriots have fallen.Currently 2-9 on the season, the Patriots are one of the worst teams in the NFL and rank second-to-last in the league with 13.5 points per game. They are expected to be heavy underdogs against the defending Super Bowl champions, who enter the weekend 8-3 and as one of the AFC’s top teams.Recognizing the potential for a blowout, league executives opted to take advantage of the...

Philly is the best US city to visit in 2024, according to this travel guide

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

By Henry Savage, The Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — For better or worse, the City of Brotherly Love was just named one of the top 10 must-visit cities worldwide.Lonely Planet, an industry-leading travel guidebook publisher, listed Philadelphia in fifth place for the best global cities to travel to next year, making it the top-ranked U.S. city on the travel guide’s list. The Best in Travel guide is an annual look at countries, regions, and cities across the globe that are must-visit places based on relevancy, uniqueness and the “wow” factor that makes them unmissable, said Lonely Planet’s executive editor, Nitya Chambers.“Philadelphia is the perfect blend of old school and modern metropolis, a city marked by rich history but with an ever-evolving cultural core,” Chambers said. “We were excited by the balance of old and new — museums, history, food, and iconic cultural references — that make it the kind of place that feels instantly familiar but embedded with unique and personal ...

If your abode is your office, you may be overdue for some tech upgrades

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

Working from home is great. You skip the commute, wear whatever you like, and keep a flexible schedule for that all-important work-life balance.But how comfortable is your work setup? If you’ve been pecking at a laptop on the kitchen table or (heaven forfend) in your bed, it is time for an upgrade.Welcome to my holiday gift guide, work-from-home edition. If you don’t telecommute, maybe there are a few such people on your gift list.I’ve been a WFH fan off and on for decades, and COVID made it a full-time thing. I have therefore thought a lot about home workstations.Essential elements include a position-adjustable desk, a laptop stand, high-quality input devices, flexible charging accessories, and desk-protecting mats.Read on for details on the latest, greatest WFH gear — including a pretty good standing desk I have been trying out.Get a standing deskYou’ll be happier and healthier if you alternate among sitting and standing positions during work sessions.Even though I have an excelle...

Senate Democrats authorize subpoenas in the Supreme Court ethics probe. GOP won’t back enforcement

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

By STEPHEN GROVES and MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for two prominent conservatives who arranged luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices, but Republicans challenged the legitimacy of the move and pledged to withhold support for enforcing the legal order.The committee chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., pushed through the vote in the meeting’s final moments after Republicans had walked out in protest. The vote from the 11 Democrats would authorize subpoenas for Republican megadonor Harlan Crow and conservative activist Leonard Leo. But without bipartisan backing, the subpoenas probably will not be enforced because that would take 60 votes in the closely divided Senate.During a contentious committee meeting, Republicans tried to delay the vote before Sen. Lindsey Graham, the committee’s top Republican, invoked a rule to limit the session to two hou...

Starbucks gives half-off drinks today and adds 4 new holiday cold foams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Starbucks introduces new cold foams based on holiday favoritesIt’s the perfect day for a Starbucks run. Of course, to Starbucks lovers, every day is the perfect day for a Starbucks run — but today is an especially perfect day because from noon to 6 p.m., you can get 50% off your favorite drink.With half off any drink, this is the ideal time to try something new — because Starbucks just announced four new cold foams based on fan-favorite holiday drinks. You can add them to any cold beverage as a customization, for an added charge, through the holiday season. All that’s left to do is pick your drink and enjoy your savings.Shop this article: Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, Stanley Classic The Perfect-Brew Pour Over, OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee GrinderHow to get 50% off your Starbucks this afternoonAll you have to do to unlock the discount is be a part of th...

Man wanted after video captures him repeatedly punching woman inside Brampton store

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

A man is wanted by police in the alleged assault of a woman that was captured on video surveillance inside a Brampton mall. Peel Regional Police said at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, a 23-year-old woman from Brampton was at a shopping mall in the area of Queen Street and Central Park Drive when she was approached by an unknown suspect accusing her of filming him. The woman attempted to walk away when the suspect approached her again, slapped her phone out of her hand and punched the victim several times. Video surveillance shows the male suspect then walking out of the store. The woman suffered minor injuries.The man is described as approximately five-foot-seven, black, and last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and black shoes. Photos of the suspect have been released.

Corey Perry apologizes, says behaviour was ‘inappropriate and wrong’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

Corey Perry apologized to the Chicago Blackhawks organization, his fans and his family on Thursday after the team cut ties with him earlier this week for what it called “unacceptable” conduct.Perry released a statement that did not go into details about the reason for release. He did say his “behaviour was inappropriate and wrong.”Corey Perry releases a statement: pic.twitter.com/UnXbuk1tlS— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 30, 2023Perry also says he has started to work with experts in the mental health and substance abuse fields to discuss his struggles with alcohol.“I would like to sincerely apologize to the entire Chicago Blackhawks organization, including ownership, management, coaches, trainers, employees, and my teammates,” he said. “I would also like to apologize to my fans, and my family. I am embarrassed and have let you all down.“As a result of my actions, there has been speculation and rumours. I am sickened b...

Influential Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams dies at age 86

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:38:44 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Influential longtime Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams has died following an illness. He was 86.Adams died Wednesday following a bout with pneumonia, his sister, Edith Clifton, told The Detroit News on Thursday.Adams spent a half-century as pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church before retiring in 2019. He had since served as pastor emeritus.“He was my only sibling and my best friend,” Clifton, 88, told the newspaper. “We talked almost every day.”Adams used the church’s standing and resources to spur economic development on the city’s northwest side.“Detroiters have lost a great champion and a great man,” Mayor Mike Duggan said in a statement. “As a pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Adams did more than offer words of hope and inspiration from his pulpit, he created opportunity by purchasing and developing land around Hartford, including the Hartford Village senior citizen community.”Adams was born in Detroit, attended...