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The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park where it will help save lives after a member of the public discovered it by chance.The deadly Sydney funnel-web spider dubbed “Hercules” was found on the Central Coast, about 50 miles north of Sydney, and was initially given to a local hospital, the Australian Reptile Park said in a statement Thursday.Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia. The spider measured 7.9 centimeters (3.1 inches) from foot to foot, surpassing the park’s previous record-holder from 2018, the male funnel-web named “Colossus”. Sydney funnel-web spiders usually range in length from one to five centimeters, with females being generally larger than their male counterparts but not as deadly. They are predominantly found in f...

Policía investiga tiroteo con posible atacante armado en una escuela secundaria en Iowa

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

PERRY, IOWA – La policía de Perry, Iowa informa que hubo un tiroteo el jueves en la escuela secundaria de la ciudad.Una mujer que contestó el teléfono del Departamento de Policía de Perry confirmó el tiroteo en la escuela secundaria de Perry, pero no proporcionó más información.La escuela secundaria es parte del Distrito Escolar Comunitario Perry de 1,785 estudiantes. El jueves fue el primer día de regreso a la escuela para los estudiantes después de las vacaciones. Revelan escalofriantes llamadas al 911 durante el tiroteo masivo en una universidad de Las Vegas Atacante armado en Ohio pudo haberse inspirado en una ideología racista, según el FBI Los mensajes telefónicos dejados con el presidente y el vicepresidente de la Junta Escolar de Perry, y un mensaje de correo electrónico dejado con el superintendente Clark Wicks, no fueron respondidos de inmediato.Al momento, una conferencia de prensa está prevista para las 11 a.m. ...

China gastó más de US$ 5,5 millones en propiedades de Trump mientras él fue presidente, según muestran documentos

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

(CNN) — El gobierno chino y sus entidades controladas por el estado gastaron más de US$ 5,5 millones en propiedades de Donald Trump mientras él estuvo en el cargo, el total de pagos más alto realizado por cualquier país extranjero conocido hasta la fecha, según documentos financieros citados en un informe de la Cámara de Representantes que los demócratas dieron a conocer este jueves.Esos pagos en conjunto incluyeron millones de dólares de la Embajada de China en Estados Unidos, un banco chino de propiedad estatal acusado por el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos de ayudar a Corea del Norte a evadir sanciones y una empresa de tránsito aéreo china de propiedad estatal. Los demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes obtuvieron los registros contables de la antigua firma de contabilidad de Trump, Mazars USA.ANÁLISIS | Las apelaciones de Trump para anular su eliminación de las boletas electorales plantean argumentos constitucionales existencialesEn ...

Bowser aprueba el aumento en fondos de SNAP para residentes de DC

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

La alcaldesa Muriel Bowser otorgará fondos adicionales a los beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, en inglés), evitando un enfrentamiento con el Concejo de DC y una posible demanda.Aproximadamente 140,000 personas en el Distrito reciben beneficios de SNAP, a menudo llamados cupones para alimentos. En marzo pasado, hubo una disminución de fondos después de que se agotaron los fondos federales de ayuda para la pandemia.Para llenar ese vacío, el Concejo del DC aprobó una legislación que requiere que la alcaldesa use alrededor de $38 millones para aumentar esos beneficios durante nueve meses si el Distrito tuviera un superávit presupuestario. El Distrito terminó el último año fiscal con superávit, pero Bowser no había aceptado hacerlo hasta el miércoles por la noche.La directora Laura Zeilinger del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del DC (DHS, en inglés) confirmó el aumento temporal y dijo en parte: “Aunque todavía existen presiones fiscales y adm...

Britney Spears dice que ‘nunca volverá’ a la industria musical por su cuenta, pero que ha escrito ‘más de 20 canciones’ para otros

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

(CNN) — Britney Spears dice que no hay que creer los recientes informes de que está trabajando en un nuevo álbum.La cantante fue a su cuenta verificada de Instagram este miércoles para negar que esté de vuelta en el estudio, y escribió en el pie de foto junto a una famosa pintura de Salomé: “¡Para que quede claro, la mayoría de las noticias son basura!”.“Siguen diciendo que estoy recurriendo a gente al azar para hacer un nuevo álbum… ¡Nunca volveré a la industria de la música!”, se lee en el pie de foto. “Cuando escribo, escribo por diversión o escribo para otras personas!”.El último álbum completo de Spears fue “Glory” en 2016. Supuso su noveno álbum de estudio. En el tiempo transcurrido desde entonces, ha grabado sencillos ocasionales, incluyendo “Hold Me Closer” de 2022 con Elton John y “Mind Your Business” del año pasado con Will.i.am.La Policía acudió a la casa de Britney Spears tras el video en...

Today in Sports – Miami Dolphins HC Don Shula announces his retirement, winningest NFL HC all-time

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

Jan. 51964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes one pass for 20 and scores two touchdowns in a 51-10 rout of the Boston Patriots for the AFL title.1983 — In his 42nd game, Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his 100th point of the season with an assist in the Oilers’ 8-3 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets.1991 — Kevin Bradshaw of U.S. International scores 72 points to break Pete Maravich’s NCAA Division I single-game scoring record of 69, but Loyola Marymount sets an NCAA team scoring record in defeating the Gulls 186-140.1993 — Reggie Jackson, who hit 563 homers and played on five championship teams in 21 seasons, is the only player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.1996 — Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula announces his retirement as winningest NFL Head Coach of all-time.1997 — The second-year Carolina Panthers, behind John Kasay’s four field goals, beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 to advance to the NFC Ch...

LIVE: Multiple people shot at Iowa high school, police say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

PERRY, Iowa (WHO) – Multiple people were shot at a high school in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday morning, according to the Dallas County sheriff.Law enforcement was notified about an active shooter at Perry High School at 7:37 a.m. When emergency responders arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims.At a news conference Thursday morning, Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante said it was unclear how many victims were shot and the extent of their injuries but that the threat was over and there was no danger to the public.NBC News reported that the shooter, who may have been a student, is believed to be dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.At least three others were injured, including two students and an administrator.Nexstar's WHO spoke with a representative for UnityPoint Health in Des Moines who confirmed they were treating two victims with gunshot wounds at Methodist Medical Center.Thursday was the first day back for students from the winter break. At the time of the shooti...

Search underway for 25-year-old woman last seen at FLL

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Dieula Jean Pierre, who has been reported missing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.According to detectives, Jean Pierre was last seen around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, near 300 Terminal Drive at FLL. She was reportedly wearing a blue and white dress along with a black hooded sweatshirt at the time of her disappearance.Described as weighing approximately 110 pounds, standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, Jean Pierre has black hair and brown eyes. According to her family, she suffers from mental illness and communicates exclusively in Creole.Authorities urge anyone with information about Jean Pierre’s whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or reach out to the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

Miss Florida preparing to take on crown for Miss America

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

The Florida Grand Opera held a send-off event Wednesday night at the Doral Opera Center for Miss Florida 2023, Juliette Valle, as she prepares to take on the crown for Miss America.The aspiring soprano singer attended the Florida Grand Opera’s Youth Artist Learning Academy when she was in her freshman year of high school and was excited to be back. “I feel very privileged to be here because I actually started training with the Florida Grand Opera when I was 14 to 15 years old, so to be back here seven years later is a full circle moment for me.” said Valle.“When she said her talent was opera, we’re like, ‘We’re going to be your coach. Grand Florida has to be behind you.’ We are accompanying her in her progress to the pageant of Miss America. We’re very proud of her.” said Florida General Director of Grand Opera, Maria Togaro. Valle is from Broward County and a graduate of the University of Miami. She has competed in the Mis...

World’s biggest cruise ship undergoes checks just weeks before first-ever voyage from Miami

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:04 GMT

(CNN) — The world’s largest cruise ship has been spotted in the Caribbean ahead of its highly anticipated inaugural voyage later this month.Royal Caribbean’s 1,198-foot Icon of the Seas, due to set sail from Miami, Florida on January 27, 2024, was pictured arriving in Ponce, Puerto Rico for “regulatory inspections” earlier this week.“Oh look who just arrived early this morning into the port in Ponce, Puerto Rico!” Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, wrote in a Facebook post shared on Tuesday. Final preparations“Next few days lots of regulatory inspections, loading and off loading equipment, yard workers going home, more crew arriving along with a very special crew member.”The enormous 20-deck vessel, which has capacity for up to 5,610 guests and 2,350 crew members, will arrive in Miami on January 9, according to Bayley, who added that preparations were “going well.”Icon of the Seas was officially handed over to Royal Caribbean at the Meyer T...