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Do you know these common misconceptions about Earth?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

(WTAJ) — There are many different natural occurrences happening on Earth every day, however, you might not even realize it or know their environmental implications.Here are some common misconceptions. Will the cost of a vacation ever go down? FALSE: Earthquakes are rareWould it surprise you to know that, on average, there are hundreds of earthquakes each day?For example: even in Pennsylvania, while earthquakes are rare, there was one in June 2022. While most Pennsylvanians went about their day and might not have noticed it, according to the Pennsylvania State Seismic Network, a 1.5 magnitude earthquake hit just southwest of Somerset. There are earthquakes daily around the world, sometimes they just go unreported or unnoticed.According to Michigan Tech, the Richter scale is the first widely-used method that was developed by Charles F. Richter in 1934. It's a formula based on the amplitude of the largest wave recorded on a specific type of seismometer and the distance between the e...

First look at G.J. Kinne era at Texas State spring game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Excitement and optimism rule San Marcos right now with the Texas State football team wrapped up spring practice under first-year Head Coach G.J. Kinne. The Bobcats are coming off a 4-8 season and are eyeing a major turnaround."We can definitely be really good," said Texas State sophomore wide receiver Kole Wilson. "The offense is clicking. As you can see, the defense does their thing as well."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersWilson is one of the handful of transfers from Incarnate Word for Texas State. Kinne spent one season as the head coach of the Cardinals, leading them to a 12-2 record and the most touchdowns in all of FCS.Kinne is known for a fast-paced, high-powered offense. That was very clear in the spring game Saturday as the offense moved at a frenetic pace."I thought the tempo has been where it needs to be since day one," said Kinne...

Colorado State’s first-team offense, defense sharp in spring game victory

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State sophomore quarterback Clay Millen is a year older and a year wiser after taking his lumps as a freshman starter last season.The Washington native and Nevada transfer has shown glimpses this spring of how much he has improved, and he put his progression on display Saturday in CSU’s annual Green and Gold Game at Canvas Stadium to conclude spring practices.The game’s format of “1s vs. The World” started with Millen and the rest of CSU’s starters behind by 21 points. By halftime, the 1s had made up the deficit and led 27-24.They went on to win, 34-24.Millen, one of the national leaders in completion percentage last year, completed 11 of 16 passes for more than 180 yards. Among his highlights was a screen pass to Justus Ross-Simmons that the sophomore receiver took more than 65 yards down to the 1-yard line.That set up the first touchdown by the 1s, a short run by running back Vann Schield.Millen’s best throw came a few series later when he dropped one...

Keeler: Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter gave CU Buffs fans storybook spring football game. But Peggy Coppom, 98 years young, stole the show.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

BOULDER — Lord help the Buffs if Peggy Coppom ever jumps into the transfer portal.The best kick of a sold-out CU spring football game broadcast nationally by ESPN came from a right leg that’s two years short of 100. In a sweet touch that shows just how much Deion Sanders gets it — a spring football tilt that isn’t between two different schools is all about the show, not the stats — Coach Prime escorted Coppom like a prom date to a tee at the 35-yard-line.One of the greatest defensive backs that ever lived then leaned down gently with her so that the 98-year-old Buffs superfan, left hand waving a gold pom-pom, right hand clutching Sanders tight, could officially kick off the first spring game of the Prime Era.Two bounces. Four yards. Thousands of eyes getting misty. Fan service for the best dang fan imaginable.“Peggy was the MVP of the game,” Sanders said later. “She was quick, the first step was unbelievable. She was very physical. When she grabbed me and made sure I had...

Suspect wanted for slashing victim at McDonald's in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

A suspect is wanted by authorities for allegedly slashing a man at a Rancho Cucamonga McDonald’s on Thursday.Deputies responded to a disturbance at a McDonald’s restaurant located at 11198 Foothill Boulevard around 10 p.m., according to Rancho Cucamonga sheriffs.The victim said the male suspect had cut the drive-thru line before making “inappropriate gestures” to other waiting customers.When the victim exited the drive-thru line, the suspect approached the victim’s car and punctured his rear tire with a knife, authorities said. Suspect wanted for attacking diner at Santa Monica restaurant A physical altercation followed before the suspect sprayed the victim with an unknown substance and cut the victim’s chest with a knife, causing a laceration.The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived and remains at large. He is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. No suspect vehicle or descriptions were immediately known.The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the...

One dead, two injured after wrong-way collision in Woodside on I-280

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

One woman died and two others were injured after a wrong-way crash on I-280 southbound in Woodside on Saturday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.Three southbound lanes of I-280 south of Highway 92 have been closed, causing heavy traffic in the two remaining lanes. The closures are expected to last until about 6 pm. Officials advise drivers to seek out alternate routes.According to the CHP, a white Ford sedan driving northbound on the southbound section of the interstate crashed with a black BMW.The woman driving the BMW, who was in her 40s, was killed. A 14-year-old boy passenger in the BMW was transported to a hospital after sustaining major injuries.The driver of the white Ford was arrested and transported to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said. It is not currently known if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

I-280 wrong-way crash leaves one woman dead, one teen with 'major' injuries in San Mateo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A wrong-way driving incident on Interstate 280 turned deadly on Saturday afternoon near San Mateo, according to the California Highway Patrol, Redwood City. Rolex robbery: $100K in jewelry stolen in Downtown Walnut Creek A white Ford sedan was traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-280 when it crashed into a black BMW heading south in the fourth lane, near State Route 92. The driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. She was described as a Caucasian woman in her 40s. Double homicide at Hayward hookah lounge was 'targeted' A 14-year-old boy was also inside of the BMW, and he was taken to Stanford Medical Center with "major" injuries. The person behind the wheel of the Ford was arrested and taken to Stanford for treatment of minor injuries. Police do not yet know if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; ...

Ryan García vs. Gervonta Davis: rivales listos para enfrentarse en la pelea más esperada del año en el boxeo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

(CNN) — Las rivalidades en el boxeo a menudo pueden parecer forzadas o solo para la cámara.Pero en el caso de Ryan García y Gervonta Davis, claramente no se caen bien.Los dos se han enfrentado verbalmente durante años mientras se abrían camino a lo largo de sus respectivas carreras, y finalmente subirán juntos al ring este sábado 22 de abril en Las Vegas para una de las peleas de boxeo más esperadas de los últimos años.Ambos son peleadores invictos con impresionantes currículums por nocaut. Se enfrentarán en una pelea de peso pactado sin título en 136 libras después de que finalmente pudieron ponerse de acuerdo sobre un peso después de largas negociaciones.Ryan García vs. Gervonta Davis, un combate de invictos 4:25Pero García dijo que una incorporación tardía del equipo de Davis proporcionó una complicación adicional a las conversaciones; uno que dijo que estaba feliz de facilitar para que la pelea pudiera continuar.El joven de 24 años dijo que Davis, apodado “Tank”...

Swiderski, Marks lead Charlotte over Columbus 1-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski scored in the first half and goalkeeper George Marks made it stand up as Charlotte FC edged the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday night.Charlotte (2-4-3) took the lead for good in the 37th minute when Swiderski used passes from Kamil Józwiak and Bill Tuiloma to score his second goal of the season.Columbus (4-3-2) was tagged with a loss for just the sixth time in its last 31 regular-season matches. Only Cincinnati, with four, has fewer defeats over that span.Charlotte came from behind twice last season to earn draws with the Crew.Charlotte outshot the Crew 11-10 with a 4-3 edge in shots on goal.Marks finished with three saves to earn the clean sheet for Charlotte. Patrick Schulte saved three shots for Columbus.Columbus returns home to host Inter Miami on Saturday. Charlotte travels to play DC United on Saturday.____AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

US evacuating diplomats in Sudan amid fierce fighting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. troops are carrying out a precarious evacuation of American embassy staffers in the African nation of Sudan, shuttering the U.S. embassy there as fighting rages for a ninth day, according to a senior Biden administration official.U.S. troops that airlifted embassy staff out of Khartoum have safely left Sudanese airspace, a second U.S. official confirmed.Biden ordered American troops to evacuate embassy personnel after receiving a recommendation earlier Saturday from his national security team with no end in sight to the fighting, according to the official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the mission. The evacuation order was believed to apply to about 70 Americans. U.S. forces were flying them from a landing zone at the embassy to an unspecified location.The State Department has suspended operations at the embassy due to the dire security situation. It was not clear when the embassy might resume functioning.According to th...