News from the South - Texas News Feed
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
SUMMARY: A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific, including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, North and Central America, and Pacific islands. Flooding hit Kamchatka ports, prompting evacuations of thousands, while Japan and Alaska reported smaller tsunami waves with no major damage. Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast issued warnings and advised residents to move to higher ground. The quake, the strongest in the region since 1952, caused aftershocks up to magnitude 6.9. Authorities across the Pacific urged caution as tsunami effects could persist for over a day, causing dangerous currents despite moderate wave heights.
The post 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska appeared first on www.kxan.com
News from the South - Texas News Feed
Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower
SUMMARY: A man named Shane Tamura, with a documented mental health history, opened fire Monday in a Manhattan office tower at 345 Park Avenue, killing four people—including NYPD officer Didarul Islam—and wounding one critically before killing himself. The building houses NFL and Blackstone headquarters and others. Tamura entered around 6:30 p.m. armed with an M4 rifle, shooting victims in the lobby, elevator bank, and on the 33rd floor. Islam, an immigrant and father of two with a pregnant wife, was killed protecting the premises. Authorities are investigating Tamura’s motive and recent cross-country travel. Several injured fled amid chaotic gunfire.
The post Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower appeared first on www.kxan.com
News from the South - Texas News Feed
Brain-eating amoeba: Who is most often infected?
SUMMARY: A 12-year-old boy, Jaysen Carr from South Carolina, died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection (Naegleria fowleri) from swimming in Lake Murray. This amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and soil, especially at temperatures above 75°F. Infection occurs when contaminated water enters the nose, leading to primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rapidly progressing and almost always fatal brain infection. Symptoms include fever, headache, seizures, and death usually occurs within days after symptoms appear. Treatment involves antifungal and antibiotic drugs, but survival is rare. Prevention through avoiding warm freshwater and using nose protection is vital. Climate change and increased awareness may be raising infection rates.
The post Brain-eating amoeba: Who is most often infected? appeared first on www.kxan.com
News from the South - Texas News Feed
How Trump's AI plan may impact energy costs
SUMMARY: President Trump’s “AI Action Plan” aims to accelerate the construction of energy-intensive data centers across the U.S., potentially intensifying the strain on energy and water resources. Data centers, vital for AI growth, consume massive electricity—often from fossil fuels—contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate challenges. Big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google are increasingly turning to nuclear power to meet demand and reduce emissions. However, U.S. data centers often rely on the cheapest electricity, usually fossil fuels, raising concerns about environmental impacts. Increased data center demand may drive up consumer electricity costs due to necessary infrastructure investments.
The post How Trump's AI plan may impact energy costs appeared first on www.kxan.com
-
News from the South - West Virginia News Feed6 days ago
Law blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid dollars, one third of WV patients affected
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed6 days ago
Boy, 12, dies of brain-eating amoeba after swimming in South Carolina reservoir
-
Mississippi Today7 days ago
Welcome to Mississippi’s child care crisis Mississippi Today
-
News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days ago
Federal food assistance changes could hit Kentucky hard
-
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed7 days ago
Warrants issued for two alleged home intruders after skipping court, records show
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed7 days ago
Dillard’s shows off new SGF store ahead of opening
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed6 days ago
Joe's Blog: Heavy rain risks continue (THU-7/24)
-
News from the South - Oklahoma News Feed6 days ago
Historic Cuts to SNAP Put 131,000 Oklahomans at Risk of Losing Benefits