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WATCH: NASA launch sets sights on metal-rich asteroid, possible core of small planet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — NASA's Psyche mission is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket Friday morning to start a nearly six-year mission to a "metal-rich" asteroid.The mission namesake is also the target: Asteroid 16 Psyche. While NASA has conducted a number of asteroid-related missions, including the recent return of its first asteroid samples, this will be the agency's first mission to an asteroid which they believe has more metal than rock or ice.While there won't be a return trip for the Psyche spacecraft, scientists hope to confirm a theory from afar. They hypothesize the asteroid, which is 173 miles in diameter at its widest point, could actually be the leftover core of a planetesimal, or very small planet. If confirmed, the study of 16 Psyche could offer a look at what might be Earth's own center and how our planet was created. Psyche mission: watch the most recent science and mission update brief As of Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT, the mission blog notes the Friday 10:19 a...

Oklahoma man clears his name of murder conviction using pandemic relief funds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

GREENWOOD, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Dority spends most of his days playing with his grandchildren, feeding chickens and working in the yard where he lives with his son's family.It's a jarring change from where he was just several months ago, locked in a cell serving a life prison sentence at Oklahoma's Joseph Harp Correctional Center in a killing he said he didn't commit. After more than two decades behind bars, Dority had no chance of being released — until he used his pandemic relief funds to hire a dogged private investigator.The investigator and students at the Oklahoma Innocence Project at Oklahoma City University, which is dedicated to exonerating wrongful convictions in the state, found inconsistencies in the state's account of a 1997 cold-case killing, and Dority's conviction was vacated in June by a Sequoyah County judge.Now, the 65-year-old says he’s enjoying the 5-acre property in a quiet neighborhood of well-to-do homes in the rolling, forested hills of the Arkansas River Valle...

Police seek charges against 3 men after fight at Patriots' game, man's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The Foxboro Police Department is seeking to charge three Rhode Island men following a fight between fans during a New England Patriots game in September.The police department has filed for criminal complaints against the three men, who haven't been identified. The allegations will be considered by a Wrentham District Court clerk, who will decide whether to charge the three men with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. If charged, police said the men's names would be released publicly. BACKGROUND: Man dies after ‘incident’ at Gillette Stadium The fight on Sept. 17 ended with Dale Mooney, 53, of Newmarket, New Hampshire, collapsing and later being pronounced dead at the hospital.Detectives said they were able to review many witness interviews and videos that captured the incident as part of the investigation. Autopsy reveals ‘medical issue’ in fan’s death at Patriots game A preliminary autopsy report suggests Mooney died from a medical issue rather ...

Chipotle preparing to raise prices, company confirms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) -- Inflation is coming for Chipotle’s burritos, tacos and bowls.“For the first time in over a year, we will be taking a modest price increase to offset inflation,” Laurie Schalow, Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs officer, said in a statement shared with Nexstar.It's the fourth time the fast-casual chain has raised prices over the past two years, CBS News reports. Chipotle cited ongoing inflation for the change, but did not disclose which menu items will be affected. Girl Scouts discontinue fan-favorite cookie, raise prices Chipotle's prices vary by location. A check of prices listed online Thursday at locations around the country showed chicken burritos for anywhere between $8.85 in Houston to $10.95 in New York. Experts say that even though inflation has cooled, prices for goods and services are still increasing — albeit at a slower rate. Federal data released Thursday showed year-over-year inflation at 3.7% as of September. Chipotle is far from the only br...

Delphi murder suspect's next hearing to be held in different county

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen will appear in court next week for a newly scheduled hearing.But unlike other court appearances, this one will be held at the Allen County Courthouse.Allen, facing two counts of murder in the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German, has been ordered to appear for a status hearing at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19.(Courtesy: Family)Attorneys for the defense and prosecution have been directed to “arrange their schedules” in order to attend the hearing, which is set for Allen Superior Court. Prosecution responds to defense’s ‘ritualistic’ murder theory in Delphi case, calls Odinism theory ‘unfounded’ According to the court, the purpose of the proceeding is to discuss an upcoming Oct. 31 hearing and “other matters which have recently arisen.”Booking photo of Richard Allen. (Indiana State Police)The court will prepare a transport order so Allen can be moved from Westville Correctional Facility to the courthouse.Earlier this week, Special Judge Fra...

Three Illinois Lottery players win $50,000

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

CHICAGO (WMBD) -- The winning $1.7 billion Powerball ticket was not sold in Illinois, but some Illinois Lottery players still won some big prizes Wednesday night.According to an Illinois Lottery news release, three Illinois tickets matched four winning numbers and the Powerball to win $50,000.One of the tickets was bought in a Casey's General Store at 105 W. Poplar St. in Odin. The other two were bought on the Illinois Lottery's website. $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California The winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing were: 22-24-40-52-64 and Powerball 10.Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.Since July 20, Illinois Lottery players have won more than $15.2 million in prizes.More information is available on the Illinois Lottery's Website.

Here's the best time to book your Christmas flight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Holiday travel can be expensive and stressful, but you can save some money on airfare if you book your flight far enough in advance. Google crunched some numbers and found that travelers looking for cheaper Christmas flights should consider shopping around now. If you're planning a trip for mid-December, you're most likely to find some of the best deals on airfare in early October. According to a recent report from Google Flights, average prices for domestic flights tend to be lowest 71 days before departure.Using Google's insights, a good time to purchase tickets would be from October 13 to October 15 if you want to fly between December 23 and December 25. That's quite a change from Google's findings last year when prices were lowest just 22 days before take off.   The ‘cheapest time’ to book flight is a myth, Google Flights says. What to do instead Similarly, travel-booking app Hopper suggested travelers book their Christmas flights before Oc...

Time to buy Texas oranges is now, but expect higher prices

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texans looking to buy Lone Star oranges can expect to deal with a spike in prices. In a new report, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts partially blame the drought, but also earlier problems for the overall industry caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. That storm, which hit Florida, damaged as much as one-third of the crop.A 3-pound bag of navel oranges cost just $4.05 last year, but now will cost $4.46. A single orange went from 89 cents to $1.11. The season for Texas buyers starts now and runs through April. According to Texas Citrus Mutual, in the state growers produce more than 9 million cartons of grapefruit and oranges annually, and another 5 million cartons of juice fruit worth over $100 million dollars.Most Texas oranges are grown with irrigation systems that pull water from the Rio Grande River system. "Both reservoirs that supply water to our producers are extremely low, and last week, two irrigation districts out of 26 have shut dow...

Stroke deaths expected to increase by 50% globally by 2050, according to new report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide, and researchers predict the number of stroke-related deaths to climb by 50% by 2050, according to a new report. A stroke occurs when a blockage cuts off blood supply to a region of the brain or when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. It can cause brain damage, long-term disability and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes in the U.S. are also more common in non-Hispanic Black adults than White adults and in lower income communities, per the CDC. Factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, little exercise and alcohol use can raise a person’s risk of having a stroke, according to the CDC. While stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S., the number of stroke related deaths are increasing at a faster pace in low-income countries than in wealthier ones. A group of researchers with the World Stroke Organization–Lancet Neurology Commission Stroke C...

Pets featured in the Morning Report newsletter in September

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:11 GMT

In September, as summer and the heat hung on, our pets were still smelling the flowers, going for hikes and generally enjoying life. We also remembered those we have lost, including 19-year-old Spock the cat.Sign up for our free Morning Report newsletter at twincities.com/newsletters to see more photos of our readers’ pets.Friday, Sept. 29“I look forward to the daily dog and cat portion of the Morning Report,” Karen writes.“Lola is our very loved mix (Chinese Crested Powderpuff, Miniature Poodle and Chihuahua) who loves her morning naps anywhere in the house that she has room to stretch out.“Aside from sleeping, she loves her playtime! Her variety of ‘lambies’ are her favorites.“Keep spreading the fun and positive Daily Doggo reports.”Thursday, Sept. 28Moe prepares for a move.“This is Moe who we have had for 12 years,” Jeanette writes.He secretly joined their family.“Our daughter, then in high school, brought hi...