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Woman finds, adopts terrified girl hiding in nursing facility. Then came a second surprise

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - An administrator at a skilled nursing facility in the Oklahoma City area was shocked to find a terrified and hungry 9-year-old girl hiding behind a recliner in a resident's room. Savanah Patt knew what she had to do next.Renlee Patt. (Photo: Savanah Patt)"She looked at me and she wouldn't talk at all. And the resident, I was like, 'Um, who is this?' And she said, 'Oh, that's my granddaughter,'" Patt said. "She smelled terrible, she was very dirty, she didn't have shoes."Nine-year-old Renlee had been hiding in her grandma's room for a week after a neighbor dropped her off at the facility after finding the tiny girl living alone with her older brother for weeks.Their home was a hoarded trailer in southeast Oklahoma City that they shared with "a ton of cats and dogs," little Renlee said. She also remembers holes in the floor, filth and feces. Community leaders helping families in need have dream thanksgiving For Renlee, food was scarce -- and so were her parent...

Truck carrying 40,000 pounds of green beans crashes in Fayette County

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of green beans crashed in Fayette County early Wednesday morning.The Fayette County Sheriff's Office posted about the crash on social media around 2:15 a.m.The crash happened on westbound Interstate 10 at mile marker 673. Deputies say the 18 wheeler left the road and crashed down into a creek. The driver was said to be "okay."A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of green beans crashed in Fayette County early on Nov. 22, 2023. (Fayette County Sheriff's Office photo)A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of green beans crashed in Fayette County early on Nov. 22, 2023. (Fayette County Sheriff's Office photo)A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of green beans crashed in Fayette County early on Nov. 22, 2023. (Fayette County Sheriff's Office photo)Fayette County EMS, Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department and Texas DPS also responded to the scene.

Robot shoes can help you walk 3x faster; how do they work?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Named one of Time Magazine's "Best Inventions of 2023," Moonwalkers are one of the most interesting shoes you will likely see. Designed by Austin-based Shift Robotics, they initially look like roller skates, but motors and artificial intelligence allow users wearing these "robot shoes" to walk three times faster than they normally would. "I have always been excited and interested in personal mobility," said Xunjie Zhang, CEO of Shift Robotics.Zhang studied robotics and two-legged movement at Carnegie Mellon University. After a car accident involving a scooter, Zhang noticed that people walking on sidewalks were safer than scooters and bikes."I start asking myself why I never walked, even though walking is the safest way of getting around the cities."Walking with the robotsWe tested out the company's Moonwalkers to learn how they work. While they look like roller skates, motorized wheels propel you forward with each step. It feels like walking on one of those moving w...

Invasive zebra mussels found in Massachusetts lake

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is informing residents of the recent discovery of an invasive species. The zebra mussel species has been spotted at Onota Lake. Only 64 people live in Massachusetts’ smallest town The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) detected eDNA of the invasive species inside the lake during routine monitoring. Environmental DNA, called eDNA, is cellular material that sheds from an organism and is used as an early detector of invasive or rare species.Zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that are the size of a fingernail. Their name comes from the zig-zagged stripes on their shells. This species has a negative impact on the local environment, as they can filter out algae that native species need for food in order to survive and can attach to native mussels.The detection of this species at this time only impacts boating operations at Onota Lake, and has no impact on other recreational uses of the lake. The c...

When do the Capital Region's ski resorts open?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With the first measurable snowfall hitting the Capital Region, some are thinking about hitting the slopes. The ski resorts in the area are making snow and getting ready to open. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! While some ski resorts are already open or opening very soon, others have not announced an opening date yet. Make sure to check back for updates as more openings are announced.Killington ResortOpened for the season on November 3Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Peak Days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Address: 4763 Killington Road in Killington, VermontJiminy PeakPlanning to open on Friday, November 24Will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and SundayAddress: 37 Corey Road in Hancock, Massachusetts Report: What are the least liked Thanksgiving foods? Gore MountainOpening day is set for Saturday, November 25Will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Add...

Opinion: The elephants at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo deserve more than an acre

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

As an elephant biologist, I have spent years observing elephants in the wild. I’ve gotten to know them as individuals and have been privileged to witness them play, mate, care for their young, and lead their families through episodes of drought and violence. I live in Colorado, and I recently visited the elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. The contrast to what I have seen in the wild was extreme.Jambo, Kimba, LouLou, Lucky, and Missy were all captured from the wild in the ‘70s and ‘80s. They now live on less than an acre, with limited access to a two-acre “vacation” yard. They can walk no more than 100 yards in any direction, and on cold days, they are restricted to a barn with even less space. Their wild counterparts walk several miles or more every day and roam over hundreds to thousands of square miles.The Nonhuman Rights Project has filed a lawsuit on behalf of these elephants, alleging that their captivity at the zoo amounts to unjust imprisonment, and d...

Passengers pack-out LAX before Thanksgiving; protest planned for Terminal 7

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

Thanksgiving is only a day away, and LAX is a hub of activity.Traffic at the airport is up about 91.5% as compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the TSA, and as many as 2.5 million passengers are expected to come through between Nov. 16-27.On Tuesday, travel was impacted by 234 delays, most of which were weather-related, but there were no cancellations, according to airport spokesperson Heath Montgomery.At least one possible disruption looms Wednesday, however, as about 100 union workers are expected to rally to "demand that the City Council move forward a motion to raise airport and tourism workers’ wages to $25/hour immediately and progressively reach $30/hour by 2028," SEIU-USWW said in a news release.They are also seeking better health care coverage.The rally is expected to begin at 11 a.m. in the upper level of Terminal 7.

Live blog: Best deals of Black Friday 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission.Black Friday is officially here, and with it comes the best deals of the year. Retailers revealed their best prices on popular items for the period that starts today and runs through Cyber Monday. The team at BestReviews, a sister-site of KTLA, will update this live blog throughout the event to make sure you're connected with the best products at the best prices. BestReviews does in-depth testing, based on expert recommendations and research, to determine what are your top options as you cross must-have items off your holiday shopping list.

Enrico Sangiuliano Sees a Glitch in Time

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

Enrico Sangiuliano Sees a Glitch in Time: Italian electronic artist Enrico Sangiuliano sees DJing and producing as two symbiotic things.“I started collecting music, recording it from FM radio straight on tape cassette and dividing it per genre (techno, trance, drum n bass, hardcore) in 1994 when I was 8,” he says. “At the same time I was developing a profound interest for percussion and I’d spend the days playing with my hands on school benches before switching to the drums. Once I discovered computers and the possibility of creating sounds non present in reality and playing with them, my faith was set. It got interesting when I started playing in the illegal rave scene in Italy around 16. My own (unreleased) productions were standing at the centre of my DJ sets. Sound Design studies helped to finetune my passion for tweaking knobs. A couple of years later my own (released) productions were climbing the international charts and being supported by global DJs. In 201...

CBD During Pregnancy — Is It Safe For Pregnant Women To Take CBD Oil?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:12:52 GMT

CBD seems like it would be a “savior supplement” for many pregnancy-related symptoms. For instance, people are hopeful CBD’s supposed anti-nausea properties could help reduce morning sickness. There are also reports of people using CBD oil for appetite regulation, achy joints, and migraines — all of which should benefit pregnant women.However, health officials have raised significant concerns over using CBD products while pregnant. Despite all of CBD’s potential benefits, pregnant women shouldn’t use this supplement until doctors are confident it won’t have adverse side effects.So, Is Hemp Extract Harmful For Pregnant Women?It’s too early to definitively say how CBD oil affects pregnant women and their children. However, a recent animal study by the University of Minnesota didn’t show promising results. For this trial, scientists examined CBD’s effect on pregnant rats and their babies. According to these results, the offspring of...