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New Year’s traditions to ensure a good 2024

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

If you’re reading this you’ve made it past New Year’s Eve, and are ready for day one of 2024. There’s lots of Jan. 1 traditions from around the world to increase your odds for a having a good year.Many involve food.Some of us wouldn’t plan a Jan. 1 menu without including Hoppin’ John, made with black-eyed peas, pork and rice, since those who eat it are likely to experience luck and peace. According to lore, the peas represent coins. It’s often accompanied by collard greens for prosperity and golden cornbread. Some families boost their chances of luck by putting a penny underneath the dishes.In the Philippines, it’s customary to eat 12 round fruits — each symbolizing a month of abundance.According to Good Housekeeping’s compilation, fish is considered a good New Year’s entree, since they can only swim in one direction — forward, like the movement of time.In Japan, it’s believed that eating long food will lead to a long...

¿En qué estados aumentará el salario mínimo para 2024? Aquí la lista completa

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

El 2024 empezó con muy buenas noticias para los trabajadores de más de 20 estados de Estados Unidos, que verán un incremento en sus cheques de pago. Hawaii es el estado que tendrá el mayor incremento salarial, pues pasará de $12 a $14 la hora, mientras Washington el que ofrecerá el salario mínimo más alto del país, con $16.2 la hora. Con los aumentos que entrarán en vigor a partir de este lunes 1 de enero, seis estados tendrán un salario mínimo igual o superior a los $15 por hora, entre ellos California, Nueva York y Washington. El salario mínimo federal es de $7.25 la hora desde que se incrementó por última vez hace 14 años, pero cada estado lo ha ajustado a lo largo de los años. ¿Por qué los estadounidenses pasan hambre pese a la economía fuerte? En 2024 los estados promulgarán nuevas leyes sobre salarios, impuestos e incluso dados de peluche LOS ESTADOS EN LOS QUE AUMENTARÁ EL SALARIO MÍNIMOAlaska: el salario mínimo pasará de ...

Purdue remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Gonzaga falls to No. 24 but runs poll streak to 142 weeks

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

Purdue remained atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week Monday, while Gonzaga dropped to No. 24 after a loss to San Diego State but kept alive its streak of 142 consecutive weeks in the poll.The Boilermakers picked up three more first-place votes and had 49 of 63 from the national media panel, easily outdistancing second-place Kansas, which received five first-place nods. Houston remained third despite keeping its perfect record intact with a victory over Penn and picking up the other nine first-place votes.UConn and Tennessee each moved up one spot to round out the top five following Arizona’s loss to Stanford on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Bulldogs fell 11 spots from No. 13 after their 84-74 loss to San Diego State. Gonzaga has been ranked in every poll since Jan. 11, 2016, but that streak is in jeopardy after coach Mark Few’s team dropped to 9-4 with no Quad 1 wins this season.“These guys have some great fight and spirit and a lot ...

Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

(CNN) — As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.Tens of thousands of people have been admitted to hospitals for respiratory illness each week this season. During the week ending December 23, there were more than 29,000 patients admitted with Covid-19, about 15,000 admitted with the flu and thousands more with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Nationally, Covid-19 levels in wastewater, a leading measure of viral transmission, are very high – higher than they were at this time last year in every region, CDC data shows. Weekly emergency department visits rose 12%, and hospitalizations jumped about 17% in the most recent week.And while Covid-19 remains the leading driver of respiratory virus hospitalizations, flu activity is rising rapidly. Th...

Leatherback turtle found stranded on South Beach rescued and released into ocean

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

Mojo, a Leatherback Turtle, has found his way back to the ocean just in time for the new year after being discovered stranded on South Beach last Friday.Several agencies collaborated in the rescue operation, transporting Mojo to the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys. Following a day of dedicated treatment, Mojo successfully passed his swim test on Saturday night, signaling his readiness to return to the open waters.Mojo was released into the ocean near Marathon a day later, just in time for 2024.

Miami-Dade Transit resumes fares after temporary free ride period

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

Commuters in Miami-Dade will no longer enjoy free rides on public transportation as regular fares have returned.The fare-free period, initiated in November, was part of the launch of the Better Bus Network, aiming to enhance transit services across the county.The initiative involved a redesign of the transit system, which included the elimination of certain routes and the reworking of others. Over a thousand bus stops were removed to streamline services and facilitate faster arrivals at the remaining 6,000 stops.

Overall Quiet Work Week

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

If a short work week wasn’t enough to look forward to this week, then maybe adding a nice stretch of quiet weather will do the trick. We started with clouds this morning and gradually eroded them and brought back sunshine for the afternoon. The mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky will continue for the next few days. Temperatures will be a bit warmer for Tuesday and Wednesday, climbing to the lower 40s. Typical highs are now in the upper 30s.By Thursday we’ll add clouds to the mix and with the clouds, a widely isolated rain or snow shower is possible. We’re essentially being split by two storm systems. One has moisture and one has cold air, but the timing and proximity is off to give us any significant precipitation. As they pass by, one to our north and one to our south, they may give us a spot rain or snow shower but that’s all. The bigger system to watch is on the way for the weekend…. stay tuned for more on that one!

Meet the new Boston City Council: Photo Gallery

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

A new year, a new Boston City Council. All the councilors were sworn in today at an event that brought tears to a few eyes.Boston, MA – Henry Santana and Sharon Durkan wipe away tears as they listen to family tributes as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA – Sharon Durkan wipes away a tear as she listens to family tributes as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA – City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA – City Council members process in to be sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA – Reginald Reed Jr plays God Bless America as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA – Henry Santana gets a hug after City Council members are sworn in during a ...

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

By JOSEF FEDERMAN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military confirmed Monday that it was pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, a step that could clear the way for a new long-term phase of lower-intensity fighting against the Hamas militant group.The confirmation of the planned troop drawdown came the same day that Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan.While the plan is not directly connected to the war effort, it was the source of deep divisions inside Israel and had threatened the military’s readiness before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the ongoing war.Politicians warned against reigniting those divisions and harming the national unity that has prevailed throughout the Israel-Hamas war.Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with the military offensive until Hamas is crushed and the more than 100 hostages still ...

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:39:15 GMT

OTTAWA — A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.An advisory from Health Canada says the Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic formula is being recalled by the company over concerns it may be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii.The notice says the bacteria is not commonly linked to human illness but can cause serious or fatal bloodstream and central nervous system infections.It has also been associated with severe intestinal infection and blood poisoning, especially in newborns.Health Canada says there have been no reported illnesses associated with the formula but batches with an expiry date of Jan. 1, 2025, involving the 561 gram containers should not be consumed or sold.It says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating, which could lead to the recall of other products.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 1, 2024.The Canadian Press