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Rare eclipse: Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.The rare and fleeting spectacle, late Monday into early Tuesday, should be visible to millions of people along a narrow path stretching from central Asia’s Tajikistan and Armenia, across Turkey, Greece, Italy and Spain, to Miami and the Florida Keys and finally, to parts of Mexico.The star is Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the constellation Orion. The asteroid is Leona, a slowly rotating, oblong space rock in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.Astronomers hope to learn more about Betelgeuse and Leona through the eclipse, which is expected to last no more than 15 seconds. By observing an eclipse of a much dimmer star by Leona in September, a Spanish-led team recently estimated the asteroid to be about 34 miles wide and 50 miles long (55 kilometers wide and 80 kilometers long). Can a solar ec...

Ohio man's potato peeling method goes viral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

*Attached video: Loaded Sweet Potato BitesWESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio man’s viral TikTok video may have you wondering just how much of your life has been wasted peeling potatoes.The 32-second video posted on the @quitmyjob account by Matt Weiss has more than 24 million views, 2.3 million likes and more than 13,000 comments. It shows an easy, unique way of peeling a potato. Target to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members this holiday season “Why did I ever peel a potato?’ Weiss says talking to another person in the video. “All you did was scrape a line around the center?”Weiss is a USPTA Tennis Professional at Avon Oaks Country Club, the St. Ignatius High School head tennis coach and the director of tennis at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, according to his website.According to the video, to easily peel the potato, you cut about a centimeter into the skin, carving a shallow line around the center. The video then shows Weiss slipping the peel off of the cooked potato ...

AISD bridging digital divide with wireless internet 'monopoles'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District announced Thursday that it will begin installation of low-footprint broadband communications towers, or "monopoles," at nine schools over its winter break. Dubbed "Project Lighthouse," the district said it will bring internet access to students in neighborhoods that the district said have "historically been limited" in access. Related: Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations According to the district, internet access is a key part of academic success for students and communications with parents. The announcement came Thursday in AISD's "AppitolNews" email newsletter, which would be inaccessible to families without access to the internet.The district expects that work on the project will begin during AISD's winter break (December 25 to January 5) and take three weeks per campus. It said that the construction "won't interfere with daily drop off or pick up" of students....

Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson: ‘I know we are going to win’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

One Ben Johnson comment showed how much stake he put into that Nebraska game at Williams Arena on Wednesday.“It was the biggest game in my 2 1/2 years here” as head coach, Johnson said after Minnesota’s 76-65 win over the Cornhuskers.It was a startling remark for so early in the season — but it was the Big Ten opener against a fellow team picked to finish in the bottom of the conference. It was the type of statement a coach is more willing to reveal after a victory — but it didn’t seem to come from a coach feeling the heat from an overall 7-34 Big Ten record.“I say that because the building blocks and the momentum that hopefully this can carry through the rest of this month is so important to this team,” Johnson said.Johnson’s underlying goal is to develop a winning culture, even when losses keep piling up. During a preseason practice, he made a comparison to the standard with the Ohio State football program and has done so recently with Duke men’s basketball.The Gophers (6-3,...

Men’s basketball: Gophers star Dawson Garcia out with an ankle sprain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

Gophers men’s basketball star forward Dawson Garcia will miss Saturday’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at Williams Arena, head coach Ben Johnson said Friday.Johnson said Garcia has an ankle sprain, not a high-ankle sprain, which would require a longer layoff. “It’s a matter of time and how quickly he can heal,” he said.Garcia injured his left ankle within the opening three minutes of Minnesota’s 76-65 win over Nebraska on Wednesday. He returned to play on both sides of the half, but was subbed out after only two minutes of the second half.The Gophers have four nonconference games before the restart of Big Ten play in early January, which makes this an OK time to be without Garcia. He is the U’s leading scorer (18.2 points per game) and rebounder (7.4) across nine games this season.“If there ever was a time — it has nothing to do with opponent — but there are going to be some days off coming up with Christmas break,” Johnson said. “What I told guys is, ‘Ever...

Vikings at Raiders picks: What happens in Vegas belongs in the win column

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

Pioneer Press sports writers who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game in Las Vegas against the Raiders:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 28, Raiders 24Justin Jefferson is finally back and that means everything will come easier on offense. That should be enough for the Vikings to beat the Raiders.JOHN SHIPLEYRaiders 20, Vikings 17What was it that Soul II Soul said? Back to life, back to reality. That little win streak was fun, but it wasn’t real.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 21, Raiders 20Vikings QB Josh Dobbs gets to have WR Justin Jefferson in his arsenal for the first time. That should be enough unless Dobbs turns in a clunker.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings at Raiders: What to know ahead of Week 14 matchup Minnesota Vikings | How the Vikings grew without Justin Jefferson and the domino effect of his return Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 14 Minnesota Vikings | Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson adjusts ...

Vikings at Raiders: What to know ahead of Week 14 matchup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

Here are some things to know when the Vikings travel to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon:Vikings at RaidersWhen: 3:05 p.m. SundayWhere: Allegiant StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Vikings – 3.0Over/Under: 40.5Keys for the Vikings— The return of star receiver Justin Jefferson is finally here. It’ll be important for the Vikings to get him involved as quickly as possible. He’s the best player on the team and there’s no reason to operate with training wheels on now that he’s back to 100 percent.— It feels as if the only way the Vikings lose this game is if quarterback Josh Dobbs turns the ball over. He did it four times in a frustrating loss to the Chicago Bears. That left the door open for the Vikings potentially making a change at quarterback. Now that head coach Kevin O’Connell has made the decision to stick with Dobbs, there needs to be tangible improvement when it comes to taking care of the football.Keys for the Raiders— There should be an ...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: December 4-8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, December 4 through December 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! New Way Lunch closing Queensbury locationNew Way Lunch is set to close its Queensbury location at 731 Upper Glen Street. Alexandria Gazetos Mineo, daughter of owner Peter Gazetos and manager of the Queensbury shop, said it’ll be closing on December 30.Sky Port Diner in Glenville set to closeSky Port Diner, located at 35 Freemans Bridge Road in Glenville, is permanently closing its doors. The news was confirmed by an employee at the diner.Route 50 Diner seized by NYS for unpaid taxesRoute 50 Diner in Ballston Spa was closed for a couple days after the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seized the business due to nonpayment of taxes. The diner reopened on Thursday ...

Mammoth WVH to perform at Empire Live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live in Albany announced they will be hosting a performance by rock band Mammoth WVH. The show is scheduled for March 10, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The band is fronted by guitarist and vocalist Wolfgang Van Halen, who is the son of legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen. The group is best known for their songs "Don't Back Down", "Distance" and "Another Celebration at the End of the World". Mammoth WVH will be joined for the performance by rock guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss. The show is set to begin at 8 p.m. Styx and Foreigner to perform at SPAC Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street. You can buy Mammoth WVH tickets online through the Ticketmaster website.

Public Square receives funding for renovations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:07 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Public Square, also known as 7th Street Park, in Hudson is receiving $500,000 from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The funding will be used for renovations, including fixing the cracked foundation, sidewalks, and benches and improving lighting. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “The Public Square is a beacon for the Hudson community, but unfortunately, has been in a state of disrepair for decades," said Rep. Marc Molinaro. "I was proud to help advocate for repairs so this park can reach its full potential and be fully enjoyed by residents and families in Hudson.”The Public Square is home to the Wednesday Farmers Market, the Winter Walk, and many events and concerts, including parades. Over the years, the fountain has ceased operating, the benches have been worn down, and the poor lighting has become a safety issue."Friends of Public Square is grateful to Representative...