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Still Boston Strong: Giving blood to give back for trauma victims

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

People lined up at Copley Plaza Saturday to donate blood in the spirit of One Boston Day, when the city celebrates its resilience and unity with acts of service. The drive was hosted by Brigham and Women’s Stepping Strong Center in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Blood Donor Center. Stepping Strong was established by a survivor of the attacks to help other trauma patients with their recoveries.“The number one cause of death from a traumatic injury is blood loss,” a spokesperson for the center said at the drive. “We thought in the true spirit of One Boston Day for giving acts of kindness.”

Cavs’ Darius Garland’s answer to getting bullied by Knicks in Game 1: ‘Punch first and see what the refs do’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

CLEVELAND — Implying that his team was bullied by the Knicks, Darius Garland said the Cavs should approach Game 2 with more recklessness.In other words, foul first and ask questions later.“The refs let us play a lot. So we hit first and see the refs react,” Garland said. “Instead of being punched in the face and just laying down to it. I think that’s the mentality we have to have. Go punch first and see what the refs do, see if they blow the whistle or not. Just set the tone for the game with it.”In the process of falling in Game 1 Saturday, 101-97, the Cavs lost all the intangible battles: points off turnovers, rebounding, fastbreak points, second-chance points, etc.It was a physically dominating performance from New York, especially down the stretch as it grabbed every important loose ball.The experience was eye-opening for Garland, who, like many of the Cavs, was making his first postseason appearance.“The physicality was definitely the d...

New Twitter settings could hinder timely storm warnings: National Weather Service

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

(The Hill) – The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that Twitter’s limit on automated tweets could hinder its ability to post timely storm and other weather updates. The NWS Tsunami Warning Center and several other local NWS offices tweeted out posts alerting their followers that the platform’s new restrictions could prevent them from being able to post all updates about weather events that they normally would. The weather accounts often post several times per day when one or multiple severe weather events are happening. But Twitter reportedly announced last month that it is planning to limit the number of free automated tweets to 1,500 per month — or the number allowed for a $100 monthly fee to 50,000 per month. This comes as one of several steps that CEO Elon Musk has taken to try to increase revenue to make up for Twitter’s shortfall. The Washington Post reported that NWS officials believe they will only be able to post 50 automated tweets in a 24-hour ...

Tornado alley is expanding — and scientists don't know why

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

(The Hill) – Tornadoes are becoming more frequent in populated parts of the United States and are often occurring as damaging clusters — a development seen in recent deadly outbreaks from Alabama to Michigan. The number, damage and deadliness of individual tornadoes has held roughly steady over the past 50 years, federal experts with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration told The Hill. But broad shifts in the patterns of how tornadoes occur will pose serious challenges to policymakers and emergency managers across the South and Midwest — even as risks remain in the traditional heart of Tornado Alley. The role to which climate change is a factor in these shifts is unknown, and the changes in tornado behavior overall represent a major meteorological mystery. Warm winter means a powerful start to storm season — but not much else The first quarter of 2023 represented a powerful start to the year’s tornado season, with each month offering a number ...

Can I negotiate a rent increase with a landlord?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Even though data shows that year-over-year rent increases are slowing, rent in most U.S. cities is still far from cheap. As reported by Rent.com in March, median national rent in February 2023 was $1,937, which was the lowest price seen in a year. Rent in February 2022, for example, was 16.5% higher than just one year earlier. Tax Day is April 18, but deadline was extended for some "Monthly rent changes fell for the fifth time in the last six months, dropping -0.25% from January to February. The dip was the smallest decrease over that span, representing only a $5 shift in the price level," Rent.com's Jon Leckie writes.So while this is is more "good" news than "bad," many renters could still be hit with a proposed rent increase when their lease is up for renewal. But did you know you can negotiate — or even dispute — a rent increase? Real estate company Redfin shared has a few tips for negotiating rent with your landlord.Research the marketWhat are your neighbors paying...

Rich young Americans have lost confidence in the stock market — and are betting on these 3 assets instead

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

(Moneywise) - The stock market has long been the go-to choice for people looking to invest their money. But that could be about to change as a younger generation enters the scene.According to a recent survey from Bank of America, individuals aged 21 to 42 with at least $3 million in assets only have 25% of their portfolio invested in stocks. For wealthy investors over age 43, the allocation to equities is much higher at 55%.The recent market volatility may have something to do with these millennials' decisions."We've had a very strong run in the stock market over the last decade and are now living through volatile times. That's on the front of people's minds," says Jeff Busconi, chief operating officer at Bank of America Private Bank, in an interview.Despite the stock market's recent bounce, the benchmark S&P 500 Index is still down around 9% over the last year.Busconi adds that the younger generation of investors increasingly believes that "a traditional portfolio of stock and ...

Zillow: Austin’s housing market has been ‘cooling’ since pandemic

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Zillow recently released its 2023 March market report, and it said home price growth in the U.S. accelerated during the month while competition heated up over record-low new listings. The real estate company said added price growth was now back in line with pre-pandemic trends.“The typical U.S. home value climbed 0.9% from February to March, the strongest growth since last June. The Zillow Home Value Index is 3.0% higher than one year ago and 3.2% lower than its peak last July, which was followed by 6 straight months of declines,” Zillow said in the report.According to the real estate company, this month’s turnaround confirmed market conditions quickly transitioned from a slow seller’s market in late 2022 to a typical springtime seller’s market.As for Austin, Zillow said the area overall has been cooling since the pandemic.The company said there was a 0.2% increase in month-over-month price growth that was less than the national average of 0.9%. Monthly mortgage cost...

These areas of Texas are seeing the biggest inflation spike: report

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Inflation is everywhere – from the gas pump to the grocery store, you’ve most likely felt the sting in your wallet by now.However, a new study suggests depending on where you live, inflation may be hitting your area harder than others.A recent ranking from WalletHub, a personal finance website, sought to rank “cities where inflation is rising the most.” Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, WalletHub compared 22 major Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) based on metrics involving the consumer price index, which is used to measure inflation. Zillow: Austin’s housing market has been ‘cooling’ since pandemic Those metrics concerned changes to the consumer price index from the latest month versus two months before, and changes to the consumer price index from the latest month versus a year ago.WalletHub included two Texas MSAs in its ranking of the country's top 10 with inflation rising “the most,” including the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA at...

Was the hamburger invented in East Texas?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) - The State of Texas officially recognized East Texas as the home of the hamburger in a 2007 resolution, despite evidence calling that into question.Typical American dietary staples like pizza or hotdogs have clear European ancestry, but the hamburger is claimed as a local invention all across the United States. The Atlas of Popular Culture in the Northeastern United States lists three northern locales as the home of the humble hamburger: Seymour, WI, Hamburg, NY and New Haven, CT. However, residents of Athens, Texas claim the hamburger originates there.Athens legend Fletcher 'Uncle Fletch' Davis is said to have started a stand where he sold his hamburger, which was incredibly popular in town before his business went by the wayside. Uncle Fletch's creation was allegedly so popular that the Athenians pooled their money to send him to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis."So it goes to the World's Fair in 1904. It gets reported in a New York publication. 'A guy by t...

Texas to receive $21M in federal funding for urban forestry initiatives

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:50 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Texas A&M Forest Service $21.75 million for projects to expand and conserve forests in the state’s urban areas.According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the funding comes as part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act - and will help Texas expand its urban forest canopy, improve air and water quality, reduce energy consumption and enhance the health and well-being of communities. PREVIOUS STORY: Texas A&M Forest Services Prepares for Wildfire Weekend The funding will be used to support a range of urban forestry projects across Texas - including tree planting and maintenance, tree canopy assessments and community engagement and education initiatives. The Texas A&M Forest Service says the priorities for the funding align with the Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives initiative - which aims to raise awareness about the importance of urban forests and encourages Texa...