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Turning poop into power in Montgomery County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

Ride On buses will soon be powered by what you flush away in Montgomery County, Maryland.The county and WSSC Water have reached a five-year agreement aimed at capturing methane gas during the wastewater treatment process and turning it into fuel called “Renewable Natural Gas” that will then be used to power the county’s Ride On bus fleet.The deal to turn poop into power at the under-construction Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility in Accokeek, Maryland, was agreed to as WSSC Water commissioners met Wednesday for their monthly meeting. The deal for the Piscataway Bioenergy Project is expected to generate an estimated $700,000 per year in revenue for WSSC Water while reducing the utility’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a news release.Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich called the agreement with WSSC Water a “win-win-win for our constituents, commuters and, most importantly, our environment.”“Increasing the efficiency and reliabi...

Retro 1950s-era fiberglass powerboats for rent at The Wharf

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

There are all kinds of recreational boat rentals at Navy Yard and The Wharf, and a new one with a retro feel has launched on The Wharf’s Southwest Waterfront.Sea Suite Cruises has added 1950s-era, retrofitted fiberglass powerboats to its fleet at The Wharf. The small boats carry four passengers, and can be rented for 90-minute outings in the Washington Channel.The pair of boats officially launched at The Wharf June 23.The boats have a ’50s auto flair, with fins, retro colors and chrome detailing. Sea Suite Cruises fitted both boats with electric motors to make them 2023-compliant and energy efficient.The boats are named Gladys and Violet, and rent for $175 Monday through Thursday and $225 Friday through Sunday.Renters can bring their own food and drink, though the rules prohibit whomever captains the boat from drinking alcoholic beverages.Sea Suite Cruises owners Jack Walten and Jack Maher, Arlington natives and friends since childhood, have built an eclectic fleet of re...

Brazil coach says Marta could start Women’s World Cup on the bench

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Brazil striker Marta could start the Women’s World Cup on the bench while she continues to recover from a left knee injury, Brazil coach Pia Sundhage said in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday.Sundhage does not know how long the six-time FIFA player of the year will be able to play in each match of the tournament that starts next month in Australia and New Zealand. Brazil’s first game is against Panama on July 24 in Adelaide.“I don’t know whether she will be in the starting lineup. She could come off the bench as well. I am sure she will give everything,” Sundhage told the AP at Brazil’s training ground in Teresopolis, 95 kilometers (60 miles) outside Rio de Janeiro. “We have a couple more days to put this team together. It is not only about Marta.“Let’s say she was the best player in the world. You are still a team and you have to build that team. Some of the players just get connected,” the 63-year-old Swedish ...

El francés Victor Wembanyama de 2,23 metros fue elegido por los Spurs en el Draft de la NBA

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

(CNN) — Victor Wembanyama, un francés de 2,23 metros que algunos comentaristas de la NBA creen que podría ser el talento de esta generación, fue la primera selección de los San Antonio Spurs en el Draft de la NBA el jueves por la noche.Las últimas dos veces que Spurs, cinco veces campeones de la NBA, tuvieron la primera selección, también escogieron a hombres grandes: David Robinson en 1987 y Tim Duncan en 1997. Ambos tuvieron carreras magistrales, ganaron anillos de campeonato y llegaron al Salón de la Fama.A diferencia de muchos jugadores de su tamaño, Wembanyama no es un centro prototípico de la NBA. Si bien el joven de 19 años puede ser dominante en defensa, es capaz de driblar el balón como un base y disparar para anotaciones de 3 puntos de manera eficiente.“Es una liga difícil”, dijo Wembanyama a ESPN entre lágrimas después de ser seleccionado. “Voy a tratar de aprender lo más rápido posible porque quiero ganar ese anillo”.Wembanyama dijo que había soñado tanto con escuc...

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025 with 32 teams, including Real Madrid and Manchester City

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025 with 32 teams, including Real Madrid and Manchester City.Source

How rare are tornadoes in Denver metro?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A rain-wrapped tornado touched down Thursday, sweeping through miles of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, damaging several buildings and taking down many trees.It was accompanied by large hail and rain during a severe thunderstorm and came the day after another severe storm injured hundreds of concertgoers at Red Rocks. WATCH: Tornado cleanup begins in Highlands Ranch Hundreds of people called 911 for help, but thankfully there were no serious injuries reported from the twister as of Friday morning.How often do tornadoes come near the city?While it is normal for a tornado to blow through the Eastern Plains of Colorado, FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said it is rare for a tornado to hit the suburbs around Denver, especially with strong winds like Thursday's."It's rare for sure, the geography doesn't really allow for it much because we're right at the base of the foothills," Michels said. "It's not a normal thing for us to see that."One resident of ...

Miramar police officer arrested after engaging in inappropriate relationship with underage teen

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

A Miramar police officer was arrested after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage victim for several weeks. The incident came to light on April 13, after the victim had a mental health crisis following a pregnancy scare. The victim disclosed to Miami Gardens Police and Fort Lauderdale officers that she had been involved in a consensual sexual relationship with a 28-year-old male identified as Jose Robell Hernandez.Hernandez faced a judge Friday and was ordered to have no contact with the victim. It is believed Hernandez first made contact with the 17-year-old girl on a dating app in March and later met at a hotel where they engaged in sexual activities. The victim explained that after the encounter Hernandez decreased communication and that she tried talking to him afterward but “it was not the same.”During that time period, she told him she was pregnant because she missed her menstrual cycle. “I don’t have fertile sperm becau...

BSO deputy, former Marjory Stoneman Douglas students testify in trial of former school resource officer

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

As the trial for a former school resource officer accused of failing to protect students during the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas entered its 10th day, Scot Peterson’s defense team laid out its case. Peterson claimed that he did not know where the shots were coming from during that shooting. Instead of confronting the shooter, Peterson took cover outside the building where the attack took place. On Friday, jurors heard from more former students and law enforcement who testified that they also did not know where the shots were coming from. “I thought a bomb had exploded at the gym,” said Alexander Wind, a former student. “But your words, ‘A bomb,’ correct?” said an attorney.“Yeah,” Wind said. “And could you tell where it was coming from?” an attorney said. “No,” Wind replied.During questioning, prosecutors argued that the students were not trained police officers.“You had no familiarity w...

3 affected after fire burns down mobile home in Dania Beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

A mobile home was burnt to the ground after an overnight blaze affected three people in Dania Beach. According to the Red Cross, their disaster team from the Broward County department responded to the incident on Stirling Road and aided the three adults involved, Friday. No injuries were reported but Rd Cross volunteers provided emergency financial assistance, health and mental health services, and additional support to those impacted by the blaze. Anyone interested in donating to the Red Cross, visit redcross.org/donate. Volunteers can apply at redcross.org/sflvolunteer.

Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges, could face death penalty

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:51 GMT

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges — charges he could face the death penalty for.Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping and assault for the June 15 deaths of his sons, according to Clermont County court records.Clayton Doerman, 7, Hunter Doerman, 4, and Chase Doerman, 3, were all killed. Prosecutors say he admitted to planning the shooting, but at a Friday arraignment, Doerman entered a not-guilty plea.“This was the man that everyday they woke up looking to for protection, love and guidance in all things,” Clermont County’s chief prosecutor of Municipal Court, David Gast, said at a previous hearing.“He was their world, he was their guardian and he executed them in cold blood,” Gast said.The sheriff’s office said the 34-year-old mother, who was not identified, was outside the home and was shot in the hand while trying to shield her sons from th...