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US national parks are crowded – and so are many national forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields and seashores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

(The Conversation) - Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits – and that means a lot more people on roads and trails.While research shows that spending time outside is good for physical and mental health, long lines and gridlocked roads can make the experience a lot less fun. Crowding also makes it harder for park staff to protect wildlife and fragile lands and respond to emergencies. To manage the crowds, some parks are experimenting with timed-entry vehicle reservation systems and permits for popular trails.For all of their popularity, national parks are just one subset of U.S. public lands. Across the nation, the federal government owns more than 640 million acres (2.6 million square kilometers) of land. Depending on each site’s mission, its uses may include logging, livestock grazing, mining, oil and gas production, wildlife habitat ...

World's tallest dog lives right in Texas — find out where

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — Everything is big in Texas. Including 3-year-old Great Dane Zeus! Even his name comes with strength behind it, but this 1.046 meters (3 ft 5.18 in) gentle giant has been confirmed as the tallest dog in the world by Guinness World Records. Zeus weighed a staggering 25 pounds when his owner Britteny Davis got him back in February 2020. She describes him as a loveable dog who enjoys farmer's markets, spending time with family and his other pet siblings. The Davis Family lives in Bedford, TX - a city near Fort Worth with big loveable Zeus. "He's been a big dog since we got him, even for a puppy. He had huge paws," Brittany recalled to Guinness World Records.  To see more pictures and learn more about visit here.

NTSB investigating after worker 'ingested' into airplane engine in San Antonio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (NEXSTAR) - Federal officials say they are investigating after a ground crew member died after being "ingested" into a plane's engine at San Antonio International Airport last week. The Delta flight had arrived in San Antonio from Los Angeles on Friday at around 10:25 p.m. and was taxing to its gate with one engine on, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement. As the plane was taxiing, "a worker was ingested into that engine," NTSB explained. 19-year-old passenger on Titan submersible was ‘terrified’ to go, family member says "The NTSB is continuing to gather information about the event," the statement continued. The San Antonio International Airport said it is working with authorities in the investigation."We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of an aviation family member’s life in San Antonio. Our hearts and full support are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," Delta Airlines said in a statement to Nexstar. The...

Cardinals rally for 7-5 win over the Cubs to split London series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead RBI single that chased Chicago starter Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-5 on Sunday to earn a split of their weekend series at London Stadium.The Cubs missed a chance to get back to .500 after Stroman (9-5) left the game with a blister on his right index finger, and the Cardinals ended a two-game skid after an error-filled first inning handed the Cubs a 4-0 lead.The Cubs (37-39) won 9-1 in the first game but had their winning streak halted at four games. They haven't been at .500 since May 12, though they've still won 11 of their past 14 games.Jordan Hicks, who sat out Saturday because of illness, got the final three outs to record his fourth save — all in the past eight days. He struck out two and gave up a sacrifice fly to Nico Hoerner with one out.The Cardinals bullpen allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings before a crowd of 55,565 with the temperature at 87 degrees at the start.Jak...

Aurora police arrest man in connection to woman’s fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

Aurora police arrested a 32-year-old man in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman Saturday.Officers from multiple teams apprehended Jeovany Gonzalez-Acuna, police said. Gonzalez-Acuna was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and domestic violence at about 7 p.m. Saturday on East Parker Avenue and South Dartmouth Road without incident, Aurora police wrote in a news release.The Adams County District Attorney’s Office will file final charges.Police received a call at about 6:45 a.m. on Saturday to a home in the 3000 block of North Peoria Street where they found an adult woman who died of a gunshot wound. The person who made the call had left by the time officers arrived and the gun was no longer there either, according to police.Authorities have not yet publicly released the victim’s identity, and they did not disclose the suspect’s relationship to the victim.ARREST MADE: Members of Aurora Police's FAST, DART and SWAT teams apprehended the suspect in...

Photos show Lake Oroville's dramatic change as it hits 100% capacity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

(KTXL) — California's record snowfall in winter has been melting and has created a dramatic change in Lake Oroville, filling the reservoir that was recently known for being one of the most affected during the state's drought. California’s second-largest reservoir reaches 100% capacity The lake is California’s second-largest reservoir, and the record snowmelt has pushed the lake to its capacity. A photo from June 2021 shows Lake Oroville at about 38% capacity. In mid-June of 2023, Lake Oroville hit 100% capacity. (Photos by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)According to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, at 100% capacity, the lake has 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. California’s major reservoirs remain nearly full heading into summer

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Premium Plus AWD SUV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

What is a CX-90? The CX-90 is a new for 2024 midsize SUV built in Hofu, Japan, and is sold in the United States by Mazda. The CX-90 is a new nameplate for the Mazda brand that will replace the current CX-9, and it is on sale right now as a 2024 model.The CX-90 is in the competitive 3 row midsize SUV segment, but it plays by its own rules. Where others emphasize their ability to have child seats in the third row, or have an affinity for dirt, the new Mazda CX-90 is more about sophistication and value.Mazda pricing for the 2024 CX-90 with the Select trim 3.3L Turbo model starts at $39,595. The plug-in hybrid model is $48,820 for the Preferred trim, and the Premium model costs $54,275 with a 3500 pound towing capacity and extra features. The range topping S Premium Plus AWD edition is priced from $60K and up. With its high level of equipment, it saves you from spending any more money.The CX-90 offers 3 power train options: with a 3.3L liter Inline 6 Turbo engine that includes 2 differe...

California abortion access: One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

(KRON) -- In the year since Roe v Wade was overturned, thousands of people have be unable to access abortion in their home states, but how did the decision impact reproductive care in California? The answer is a complicated one. Doctor's medical license suspended after Tesla crash at Devils Slide "There is no question that Planned Parenthood affiliates across California are seeing a steady increase in out-of-state patients," Planned Parenthood spokesperson Jennifer Wonnacott told KRON4. However, those increased numbers don't always tell a full story, since many patients do not share which state they are coming from when seeking care. Researchers learned that more than 25,000 people across the United States were unable to access abortion services as a result of state-level abortion bans in the first 9 months after the Dobbs decision, according to WeCount data shared by the Society of Family Planning. Another 80,000 people faced disruptions or delays in accessing abortion care in t...

Blue Jays OF Springer reaches 2nd place on career list with 55th leadoff home run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit his 55th career leadoff home run in Sunday’s game against Oakland, breaking a tie with Alfonso Soriano and moving him into sole possession of second place on baseball’s all-time list.Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson leads with 81 career leadoff home runs, including a single-season high nine with the Yankees in 1986. Henderson’s 3,081 games played is the fourth-highest total in MLB history.Springer connected off Athletics right-hander Luis Medina’s 1-0 pitch, driving it 392 feet to left. The homer was Springer’s 11th of the season.A four-time All-Star and MVP of the 2017 World Series with Houston, Springer set an Astros single-season record with 12 leadoff home runs in 2019.Sunday’s blast was Springer’s 16th leadoff shot with the Blue Jays, his team since the start of the 2021 season. He set Toronto’s single-season mark for leadoff homers with nine in 2022.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Samsonova, Errani advance at Bad Homburg Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:40 GMT

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Second-seeded Liudmila Samsonova eased into the second round of the Bad Homburg Open with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Viktoriya Tomova on Sunday.Sara Errani claimed her first tour-level grass-court victory since the 2016 edition of Wimbledon, beating Belgian qualifier Maryna Zanevska 6-2, 6-3.Ninth-seeded Anna Blinkova rallied to beat home favorite Sabine Lisicki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, and Russian player Evgeniya Rodina beat American Katie Volynets 6-0, 6-4.There were wins too for Alizé Cornet and Rebeka Masarova.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource