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Timeline: When will snow and ice hit our area? Here’s a detailed look
Read full article: Timeline: When will snow and ice hit our area? Here’s a detailed lookAs a powerful and rare winter storm approaches our area, we wanted to look at the timing for widespread ice and even snow unusually close to Jacksonville.
South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation
Read full article: South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestationThe South Korean government has announced it will reduce indirect subsidies for biomass energy.
Mother on trial in West Virginia denies locking adopted teens in shed
Read full article: Mother on trial in West Virginia denies locking adopted teens in shedA woman accused with her husband of forcing their adopted children to perform hard labor denied confining two of the children to a shed.
Jacksonville mayor stresses ‘the safest place to be is at home’ as icy roadways expected
Read full article: Jacksonville mayor stresses ‘the safest place to be is at home’ as icy roadways expectedMayor Donna Deegan, along with other city officials, provided an update on winter storm preparations Tuesday evening, urging Northeast Florida residents to avoid traveling on icy roads.
Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
Read full article: Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border regionThe Colombian border village of Tres Bocas has become a ghost town as residents flee to neighboring Venezuela to escape a new wave of violence that has left at least 80 people dead and displaced thousands in Colombia’s Catatumbo region.
Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters
Read full article: Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 riotersMany Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say
Read full article: Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources sayThe Justice Department has reassigned key senior officials across multiple divisions as part of a leadership shakeup ahead of the expected confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi.
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
Read full article: Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leavePresident Donald Trump’s administration is moving to end affirmative action in federal contracting and is directing that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches
Read full article: Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churchesOfficers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to arrest migrants at sensitive locations like schools and churches after the Trump administration threw out policies limiting where those arrests could happen.
Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
Read full article: Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industryPresident Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort to legitimize digital assets.
Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
Read full article: Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committeePresident Donald Trump has moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security by firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up while eliminating all the members of a key aviation security advisory group.
Star-filled Louis Vuitton show unveils East-meets-West streetwear in collaboration with Kenzo
Read full article: Star-filled Louis Vuitton show unveils East-meets-West streetwear in collaboration with KenzoCelebrities including Bradley Cooper squeezed into Louis Vuitton as the brand transformed the Louvre’s historic heart into a stunning stage for Paris Fashion Week.
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate
Read full article: Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to SenateSenators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary have received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.
Residents ordered to pay $850,000 bond to appeal Ohio derailment settlement vow not to give up
Read full article: Residents ordered to pay $850,000 bond to appeal Ohio derailment settlement vow not to give upThe residents who question whether Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement offers enough compensation for the East Palestine train crash don't plan to let a judge's order requiring an $850,000 bond derail their appeal.
Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign
Read full article: Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaignPresident Donald Trump has publicly promised a shock-and-awe campaign to deliver major policy victories, and less than 36 hours after Trump’s inauguration, Democrats are struggling to confront it.
Extreme cold and snow across the South isn't a threat to most native plants and animals, experts say
Read full article: Extreme cold and snow across the South isn't a threat to most native plants and animals, experts sayA deep freeze and rare snow have brought most things to a standstill from parts of Texas to Florida, but experts say wildlife natives like cypress trees and prairie plants, and cold-blooded gators and snakes, should be alright.
Sand trucks ready, brine treatments in place as Brunswick faces icy conditions during winter storm
Read full article: Sand trucks ready, brine treatments in place as Brunswick faces icy conditions during winter stormGlynn County agencies said Tuesday afternoon they are ready to respond to the potential impacts of the winter storm forecast to hit Southeast Georgia in the evening and into Wednesday morning.
What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?
Read full article: What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?FireAid is a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.
There could be record-breaking snowfall in Florida this week. The all-time record was set back in 1954
Read full article: There could be record-breaking snowfall in Florida this week. The all-time record was set back in 1954When you think about the Panhandle of Florida you think of Destin, Pensacola, 30A, and white sandy beaches. On Tuesday, those sandy beaches turned into white SNOWY beaches!
Waste Management suspends trash services throughout Northeast Florida as winter storm looms
Read full article: Waste Management suspends trash services throughout Northeast Florida as winter storm loomsAs a rare winter storm continues to inch its way toward Northeast Florida, more city and countywide services are announcing how they will handle the inclement weather.
Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says
Read full article: Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court saysFive elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but do not have the legal right to pursue their release since they aren't human.
Netflix's bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter
Read full article: Netflix's bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarterNetflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday-season quarter to help propel its earnings beyond analysts’ projections, signaling that the video streaming service’s expansion into live programming is paying off.
‘Take this seriously’: Clay County prepping for winter storm’s icy impact, officials ask residents to stay off roads
Read full article: ‘Take this seriously’: Clay County prepping for winter storm’s icy impact, officials ask residents to stay off roadsAs temperatures start to lower in Northeast Florida, Clay County Emergency Management officials announced plans ahead of the winter storm expected to bring freezing rains and ice accumulation.
President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills
Read full article: President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility billsOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump announced plans to pull America from the Paris Agreement and expand the production of oil, both campaign promises.
Rubio kicks off Trump foreign policy engagements in meetings with Indo-Pacific 'Quad'
Read full article: Rubio kicks off Trump foreign policy engagements in meetings with Indo-Pacific 'Quad'Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan as the Trump administration kicks off its formal foreign policy engagements in discussions with the Indo-Pacific “Quad.”.
The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note
Read full article: The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a noteLate last year, a specialized camera was lowered into an almost 1.6-mile-deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped and starving.
The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
Read full article: The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warnAs some people return to what's left of their homes after the Los Angeles-area wildfires, experts are warning about possible dangers of the ash that's left behind.
Here is a list of closures in Duval County due to the incoming winter storm
Read full article: Here is a list of closures in Duval County due to the incoming winter stormA list of closures in Duval County, including the Clerk of Courts, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office buildings, First Coast YMCA's and Duval County Public Schools
Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?
Read full article: Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?In summoning people to his vision for the future, Donald Trump assembled a dizzying collage of time-honored and time-worn American myths, tropes and ideals.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June
Read full article: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in JuneTwo years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir about her eventful time in office.
Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder
Read full article: Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harderMarco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate for secretary of state with unanimous support.
At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
Read full article: At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrantsAt the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AI
Read full article: Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AIPresident Donald Trump is talking up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account
Read full article: Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS accountSome Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated.
Snow in Florida: Videos show snowfall in Sunshine State as winter storm hits
Read full article: Snow in Florida: Videos show snowfall in Sunshine State as winter storm hitsThe Sunshine State is preparing to face its first winter storm since 1989, and parts of the Florida Panhandle have already begun to see snow accumulate on the ground, and social media users throughout the state have already started to post videos and images capturing the rare occurrence.
Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
Read full article: Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meantRight-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
Read full article: What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
Watch Live: Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio scheduled to make arrival remarks at State Department
Read full article: Watch Live: Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio scheduled to make arrival remarks at State DepartmentSecretary-designate and former Florida senator Marco Rubio is set to provide remarks at the State Department in Washington D.C.
Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
Read full article: Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killingA Nevada judge has upheld the murder charge of the only suspect to ever be prosecuted in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Live Cams: Cameras show snow falling in southern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, Texas and Louisiana
Read full article: Live Cams: Cameras show snow falling in southern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, Texas and LouisianaFrom a snowy Bourbon Street in New Orleans to making a snowman on the beaches in Houston, check out the falling snow in our southern states.
1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter storm
Read full article: 1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter stormGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship
Read full article: 22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenshipAttorneys general from 22 states have sued to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
Read full article: How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disastersIf you live in a part of the world at risk for wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can be financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance.
Who in Israel has resigned over the Oct. 7 security breakdown, and who hasn't?
Read full article: Who in Israel has resigned over the Oct. 7 security breakdown, and who hasn't?Israel’s top general on Tuesday became the highest-ranking official to resign over Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack, the worst security failure in the country’s history.
Trump’s first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcement
Read full article: Trump’s first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcementPresident Donald Trump has defended his decision to pardon people convicted of assaulting police officers during the attack on the Capitol and suggests there could be a place in U.S. politics for the Proud Boys extremist group, quickly evoking some of the controversies of his first term.
‘Incompetence’: JSO releases videos, says officer who accidentally shot man during traffic stop will be fired
Read full article: ‘Incompetence’: JSO releases videos, says officer who accidentally shot man during traffic stop will be firedThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released videos Tuesday showing the dramatic moments when a Jacksonville man was shot in the leg during a December traffic stop.
Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases
Read full article: Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing casesRioters locked up for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack have been released, while judges have begun dismissing dozens of pending cases after President Donald Trump’s sweeping grant of clemency to all 1,500-plus people charged in the insurrection.
Frozen Florida: How to handle snow and ice on the roads like a pro & de-ice your car without damage
Read full article: Frozen Florida: How to handle snow and ice on the roads like a pro & de-ice your car without damageFlorida drivers might think they’re experts at driving in dangerous conditions, but subfreezing temperatures this week are bringing the possibility of an unusual hazard for the Sunshine State: icy roads.