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New species of sea snail, Cayo margarita, named with Jimmy Buffett in mind

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

(The Hill) -- It’s 5 o’clock somewhere for a new species of sea snail, Cayo margarita, whose name was inspired by the late singer Jimmy Buffett.The creatures, native to the Florida Reef, were named in a study published Monday in the journal PeerJ.The “margarita” in the mollusk’s name is a reference to “the vividly lemon-yellow coloration that this species shares with the citrus-juice-based cocktail drink,” according to the study cited in the journal.The study’s author, biologist Rüdiger Bieler, told CNN that the snail serves as an underwater tribute to “Margaritaville” singer Buffett, who died last month at 76.“In some ways, our team was no stranger to the regional signature drink. And of course, Jimmy Buffett’s music,” Bieler said.“So when we came up with a species name, we really wanted to allude to the color of the drink and the fact that it lives in the Florida Keys,” Bieler said, noting that he’s a “bit of a Parrothead,” the term Buffett fans are known ...

How common is long COVID among children?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

(The Hill) -- New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on the rate at which long COVID affects children, indicating the condition occurs among only a small minority of them.In a new survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the CDC found that 1.3 percent of children had long COVID in 2022 and 0.5 percent now have it. Long COVID is the condition that manifests following a COVID-19 infection through a wide variety of different symptoms. Reported symptoms include general fatigue, changes in mental health, neurological changes or even organ damage.Lingering post-infection conditions are not exclusive to COVID. UK researchers recently found that lingering symptoms can be detected in people recovering from other non-COVID respiratory illnesses.The majority of people who contract infections are believed to recover without developing long COVID, though the exact rate at which it occurs is unclear as a consensus on what can...

Gov. Greg Abbott extends Texas' 'complete support' to Israel amid Hamas attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared his condemnation of the Hamas' attacks on Israel and announced Monday an allocation of extra funds to protect Jewish organizations statewide.More than 1,000 people have died since the attack began this weekend, according to reporting from NBC News. RELATED: Austin rabbi reacts to outbreak of Israel-Hamas war “The State of Texas condemns these heinous acts of violence and inhumanity against Israel and its people by ruthless terrorists, and we stand ready to offer our complete support to the Israeli and Jewish communities,” Abbott said in the release. “I firmly denounce the act of war against Israeli citizens and Americans in Israel and support Israel’s right to defend itself from these barbaric attacks. Working with local partners across Texas, we are actively increasing security at Jewish and Israel-related locations such as synagogues and schools. In response to these cowardly attacks, we stand united with our Jewish neighbors a...

Pumpkins will fly again at 18th Stillwater Harvest Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

Autumn has arrived, and with it, the return of the yearly Stillwater Harvest Fest.In its eighteenth year, the festival will feature a child costume parade, a variety of local food vendors, and performances from local music talent such as Free and Easy.The headline event is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at 10 a.m. Saturday, which will feature at least one pumpkin weighing over 2500 pounds, according to contest organizers.Other highlights include the Pumpkin Regatta at 2 p.m. Sunday, where participants paddle hollowed-out gourds across the St. Croix River, and the Pumpkin Drop at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, where a squash will be squashed after a 100-foot fall from a crane:The Stillwater Harvest Fest takes place 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater. Admission is free. Info: harvestfeststillwater.com.Related ArticlesEntertainment | ‘Totally Killer’ review: Kiernan Shipka’s teen horror sendup uninspiring ...

Say ‘howdy’ to Crocs new cowboys boots, on sale soon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

Want to boot, scoot and boogie without breaking in a new pair of kicks? There’s a Crocs design for that.The Crocs Classic Cowboy Boots debut for a limited time on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Courtesy of Crocs, Inc.)This week, the Colorado-based company unveiled its newest shoe, the Crocs Classic Cowboy Boot, to celebrate what it calls “Croctober.” The design features a “high shine croc-embossed texture and bold western-inspired stitching,” per a statement.And that’s not all. The design also includes a bedazzled look with metallic charms and a spinnable spur. The boots even have the word “Crocs” in jewels near the pull strap.The Crocs cowboy boots – touted as “one of the most widely requested Crocs shoe designs in brand history” – go on sale Oct. 23, which the company recognizes as Croc Day. They’ll cost $120 at crocs.com and you better be ready to lasso a pair, as the style will be available for a limited time.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Pumpkins will fly again at 18th Sti...

Dane Mizutani: Vikings better beat lowly Bears this weekend, or else

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

When the Vikings step onto the natural grass at Solider Field in Chicago this Sunday, they will do so with the same record as the much-maligned team that calls the Windy City home.As of right now, the Vikings are no better than the lowly Chicago Bears, at least as far as the NFC North standings are concerned.Never mind that the Vikings might have a better roster from top to bottom. They haven’t done much this season to prove they should be taken seriously this season. They stumbled out of the starting blocks with losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers before narrowly escaping with a win over the Carolina Panthers, the only winless team in the NFL.As a follow-up, the Vikings hung tough in a 27-20 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. That performance might have carried a little more weight had the first month not already put the Vikings in chase mode. There’s simply no ...

Crash on NY 378 closes all lanes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The NY 378 westbound ramp in Menands off of I-787 has been closed due to a crash. The accident was announced by the Department of Transportation at 2:44 p.m. on October 9. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State Police are currently on the scene, and all lanes are closed at this time. Traffic is being redirected onto I-787 southbound. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!.

Suspect charged with murder in Belleville shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- A 19-year-old man is under arrest for a fatal shooting blocks away from Saturday's popular chili cook-off in Belleville, Illinois. Omarion D. Williams has been charged with murder. He is being held at the St. Clair County Jail. The victim has been identified as Aaron Metts. Crackdown on speeders in St. Charles yielding results, mayor says The shooting happened at around noon near First Street and West B Street. Police found the victim had several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.It is still not clear what might have led up to the shooting. The shooting is not believed to be connected to the city’s large chili cook-off community event, which was located at the Belleville Public Square.Note: The video in this story is from Saturday's report.

Live updates | Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas will 'reverberate' for generations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's fierce offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has “only started.” Netanyahu delivered the pronouncement in a nationally televised address as Israel pressed ahead with a third day of heavy airstrikes in Gaza following Hamas' unprecedented and deadly incursion into Israel.“We have only started striking Hamas,” he said. “What we will do to our enemies in the coming days will reverberate with them for generations.”Israel formally declared war on Sunday. The hostilities so far have killed around 900 people in Israel and more than 680 people in Gaza, according to authorities on each side. EUROPEAN UNION REVERSES SUSPENSION OF AID TO PALESTINIAN AUTHORITIESThe European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was immediately suspending aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hama...

Video: Suspect linked to two Metro East burglaries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:22 GMT

FIELDON, Ill. -- Police are searching for a suspect who may have been involved in several Metro East burglaries. The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office has released images and a video to help find the suspect.On September 27 officers responded to a burglary alarm at Bawana’s bar and grill on Highway 100 in Fieldon, Illinois. They discovered that someone forced entry into the building and stole money and other items. Crackdown on speeders in St. Charles yielding results, mayor says A similar burglary happened in Madison County on Clifton Terrace Road on September 25. Police have released video and images from that incident.If you have any information regarding these crimes, call the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office at 618-498-6881 or the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-6087.