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Hurricane Lee generates big swells along northern Caribbean while it churns through open waters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee whipped up waves of more than 15 feet (5 meters) on Monday as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the Caribbean region.The storm is not expected to make landfall. It was located some 340 miles (545 kilometers) north of the northern Leeward Islands. It had winds of up to 120 mph (195 kph) and was moving northwest at 7 mph (11 kph).A high surf advisory was in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the National Weather Service warning of breaking waves of up to 15 feet (5 meters) for north and east-facing beaches.The National Hurricane Center also warned of dangerous surf and rip currents for most of the U.S. East Coast this week, but what the hurricane might do beyond that is unclear.“It remains too soon to know what level of impacts, if any, Lee might have along the U.S. East Coast and Atlantic Canada late this week, especially since the hurricane is expected to slow down considerably over t...

Escaped murderer slips out of search area, changes appearance and tries to contact former co-workers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for an escaped murderer who has eluded capture since breaking out of a southeastern Pennsylvania prison a week and a half ago after they said over the weekend he slipped out of the search area, changed his appearance, stole a dairy delivery van and tried to contact acquaintances.Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday that Danelo Souza Cavalcante stole the unlocked van, which had the keys inside, sometime Saturday night about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers) from the northern perimeter of the search area where hundreds of law enforcement officers had been searching for him.Bivens vowed to “aggressively continue” the search with the aid of federal, state, county and local resources and expressed confidence that the fugitive would eventually be recaptured.“This is a minor setback,” he said. “We’ll get him, it’s a matter of time.”Baily’s Dairy said on its Facebook page that the delivery van ...

Kimberly Palmer: A fall financial cleanse could get your spending back on track

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

If summer is a season of spontaneity and indulgence, then fall offers a counterpoint: It’s a chance to get back on schedule, and back on budget.“Summer, with travel and no school, tends to be a really spendy time. The fall is a nice reset,” says Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, a certified financial planner and author of “The 30-Day Money Cleanse.”Gerstley says giving yourself a “money cleanse” offers a chance to carefully go over your spending and financial habits so you can make any necessary changes to end the year strong. With inflation and economic uncertainty in the background, that’s no easy task, but putting in the extra effort now can pay off.Here’s a step-by-step guide to a fall financial cleanse that could help get your budget on track for the rest of the year:START WITH A LOOK BACKNate Hoskin, a CFP and financial assistant at Brightside, a provider of financial wellness to employees, says the first step to a fall financial cleanse is to look backward, starting with your New Ye...

9/11 victims to be honored at memorial ceremony in Lower Manhattan

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Monday marks 22 years since thousands of people were killed in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York City. Nearly 3,000 people died when 19 al-Qaida members hijacked four commercial airline planes, sending two of the planes into the Twin Towers and one into the Pentagon. The fourth crashed into a field in western Pennsylvania, never reaching the terrorists' intended target. Tribute in Light 2023: How the Manhattan skyline will mark 22 years In the two decades since the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, first responders who heroically spent time looking for people at ground zero, as well as those who spent months cleaning up the rubble, have dealt with serious and deadly health ailments, including cancer. Family members of 9/11 victims will gather Monday morning in Lower Manhattan to read aloud their names and honor a vow to never forget.

Monday Forecast: Temps in upper 60s with rain and few t-storms

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Mainly cloudy Monday with showers and a few thunderstorms. Winds: N 5-10. High: 68. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Mostly cloudy tonight and showers expected to continue. Winds: N 5-10 G20. Low: 56.Tuesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, showers (especially near the lake), N 5-10 G20. High: 69.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts after nearly 2 months of quiet

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Sunday after a two-month pause, displaying glowing lava that is a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island.The Hawaii Volcano Observatory said the eruption was observed in the afternoon at the summit of Kilauea.The observatory said gases released by the eruption will cause volcanic smog downwind of Kilauea. People living near the park should try to avoid volcanic particles spewed into the air by the eruption, the observatory said.Visitors to the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park were advised of potential for a dusting of powdery to gritty ash due to the composition of volcanic glass and rock fragments.The volcano’s alert level was raised to warning status and the aviation color code went to red as scientists evaluate the eruption and associated hazards.In June, Kilauea erupted for several weeks, displaying fountains of red lava without threatening a...

Triple digit days end as rain chances ramp up

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Monday looks mostly dry during the day aside for a slim chance for an early evening storm. Our best rain chances Monday come mid-evening and overnight with storms dropping into the Hill Country. Storms likely fade before reaching the Austin Metro.Monday's highest rain chances will be in the Hill CountryTuesday's rain chances drop to just 10%, but we're still eying much wetter weather later in the week. NEW BLOG: Peak Atlantic hurricane season is here, what’s next? Our best chances for rain have been delayed a bit, but now appear to be late Thursday through Saturday. Rainfall totals for the next 7-days still appear to bring most of us 0.5"-1.5" of rain with localized amounts 2"+. The wettest weather and highest rainfall totals should fall in parts of the Hill Country.Rainfall Forecast through Saturday (GFS)Our long stretch of consistent 100º highs appears to be over! While today's high temperature will be close, we expect temperatures will confidently drop into the...

Hundreds participate in Capital Memorial Stair Climb

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 Capital Memorial Stair Climb took place Sunday at 8:46 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza. The Capital Memorial Stair Climb is in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, first responders, and those who perished on that fateful day. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Hundreds took part in the stair climb event. Each climber wore a pair of tags including the photo and name of a first responder. At the end of the memorial climb, each participant hung one of the tags on the memorial and rang a bell to honor that hero. Participants climbed over 80 flights of stairs as part of the tribute.

Troy police respond to 1st Street stabbing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department responded to a stabbing near 1st Street shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday. Police say an adult male told Russell Sage Public Safety he had been injured after arguing with another person. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Police say the victim suffered a surface wound and declined further medical treatment. Information regarding the incident is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Can I bill my housesitter for couch stains?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:56:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Jeremy and it's about housesitting. Here's his email: Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. Here's my issue. I had to leave on business for a couple of weeks and paid a local college-aged guy in the neighborhood a few hundred bucks to stay at my house and watch over the place. He was allowed to stay over, eat whatever he wanted, and was given free reign and trust. When I came back, however, I noticed that the couch I’d just paid over three-grand for had some major stain damage. Now, I’m wondering if it’s appropriate to bill him for cleaning it. It’s a light-colored fabric, and now it’s loaded with what looks like Cheeto dust, condiments, and fingerprint dirt. Any thoughts on this from anyone? Thanks.JeremyThis is a tough one. I've had people housesit my home before. Sometimes you come home, and your house is cleaner than when you left, and sometimes you come home and it's...