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A new report says an estimated 43,000 people died last year amid Somalia’s historic drought, half of them children.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A new report says an estimated 43,000 people died last year amid Somalia’s historic drought, half of them children.Source

Denver weather: Front Range rain showers, mountain snow

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will stay mild for the first day of spring with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of an afternoon and evening rain shower.Pinpoint Weather: First day of springThe mountains will see snow showers, heavy from time to time, throughout the week. Voluntary evacuations lifted for Poudre Canyon fire Weather today: Cloudy with mountain snowThe mountains will see scattered snow showers throughout the day on Monday. Pinpoint Weather: Mountain snow showers on March 20.Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are in place, meaning most of the high country could see road and travel impacts from the snow.Pinpoint weather: Watches and warnings on March 20. Snowfall totals will range from 1 to 8 inches in the central and northern mountains with up to 12 inches in southwest Colorado.Pinpoint Weather: Snow totals for March 20. Denver will hit the mid-50s on Monday with a 10% chance of an isolated rain shower in the afternoon and evening. Skies will stay mo...

12th atmospheric river headed toward storm-fatigued California, threatening even more floods

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

(CNN) — Still reeling from an onslaught of powerful storms and destructive floods, California is bracing for a 12th atmospheric river that’s expected to bring a new round of heavy snow and rain to the state.The latest in the parade of storms ushered moisture into California Sunday, lashing the state with high winds and dumping more rain and snow over the region before it was expected to spread inland Monday.Thousands were under evacuation orders Sunday in two small central California towns — Alpaugh and Allensworth — as officials worried roads could become impassable and isolate residents, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from dozens of agencies, including the California National Guard, were out Sunday afternoon helping residents evacuate — a sight that has become familiar in the flood-ravaged state this winter season.“The devastation is indescribable,” Tulare County farmer Brandon Mendonsa told CNN aff...

Cool start to Spring

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

Chance of showers continues through Monday morning with a stubborn deck of clouds holding through early afternoon. Winds increase out of the North and turn gusty, making temperatures feel cooler. Highs forecast to range in the low to mid 70’s. We will have a cool-ish Tuesday morning in the low 60’s, temperatures are expected to gradually go up as winds swing around high pressure off the ocean into mid-week. The remainder of the week remains dry and simply nice. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Russian government to officials: Bin your iPhone or ‘give it to the kids’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

Staffers of the Russian presidential administration have until the end of March to replace their iPhones with smartphones of other brands considered less susceptible to hacking and espionage, Russian news outlet Kommersant reported  Monday.Sergei Kiriyenko, first deputy chief of staff of the presidential administration, told officials during a Kremlin-organized seminar in March to dispose of the American smartphone by April 1 due to security concerns. Officials of regional political blocs are expected to receive similar recommendations. The government is even considering purchasing new phones for employees, the report reads.“It’s all over for the iPhone. Either throw it away or give it to the kids,” a person attending a March meeting on the topic reportedly said.The condition applied to the four departments within the presidential administration, including domestic policy, public projects, State Council activities, and information and communication technologies and infrastructu...

Bruce Willis sings with his family in birthday tribute video from ex Demi Moore

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

(CNN) — Demi Moore has shared a touching message dedicated to her ex-husband Bruce Willis on his first birthday since being diagnosed with dementia.Moore and Willis were married from 1987 to 2000 and share three daughters: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.On Sunday, the Hollywood actress offered fans a glimpse into the “Die Hard” actor’s 68th birthday celebrations by posting an Instagram video that showed Willis celebrating his day with Moore, his current wife Emma Heming Willis, his daughters and other family members.“Happy birthday, BW! So glad we could celebrate you today,” Moore captioned the clip, which showed Willis’ loved ones singing “Happy Birthday” to the retired actor. “Love you and love our family. Thank you to everyone for the love and warm wishes — we all feel them.”After joining in with the singing, the “Die Hard” star was then seen blowing out candles on his birt...

Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham hosts polar plunge to raise money for Special Olympics

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham hosted a polar plunge Sunday to raise money for Special Olympics teams throughout Massachusetts.The event raises money to help more than 14,000 Special Olympics athletes get the tools they need to train and compete in the sports they love. Organizers and athletes say support from the community goes a long way.“At the end of the day, we’re all coming together for one reason, and that’s the Mission of Special Olympics,” said Mary Beth McMahon President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. “To make sure our athletes are included on the fields and courts, as well as the classrooms and [hallways] and the communities.” The organization says polar plunge events across the state have raised a record $750,000 this year.

Jason Sudeikis and ‘Ted Lasso’ cast will meet with Biden for mental health discussion

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

(CNN) — Ted Lasso and President Joe Biden are teaming up to — as the television football coach would say — “believe” in the importance of mental health.Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will host actor Jason Sudeikis and other members of the cast of “Ted Lasso” at the White House on Monday for a conversation on mental health, AppleTV+ announced Sunday.Cast members joining the discussion include Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris and James Lance.A White House official said the meeting will focus on discussing “the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing.”The president on Sunday tweeted a photo of a yellow poster bearing the word “BELIEVE” above a door leading to the Oval Office. The sign is reminiscent of one affixed above Lasso’s office door in the AFC Richm...

Two 23-year-olds killed in Holliston rollover crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

Two 23-year-olds were killed in a single-car rollover crash in Holliston Saturday night, according to police. Officers responded to the area of 717 Highland Street just before 10 p.m. for a report of a crash. Police say Holliston resident Joshua Taylor and Connecticut resident Haley Gens were found dead at the scene. Police say a preliminary investigation indicates the car was traveling southbound on Highland Street at a high rate of speed when it rolled over and hit a tree. State police and the Middlesex County DA’s Office are investigating. No further information has been released.

Endure and survive: Orioles who lasted through rebuild grateful to be ‘on the other side’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:10:57 GMT

Six years ago, before the Orioles’ most successful run in decades bottomed out, Anthony Santander surveyed the outfield at Double-A Bowie and made a proclamation to Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays.“We are the future of this organization,” he told them.As the Orioles prepare for their first full post-rebuild season, the trio is all part of Baltimore’s present. Pitchers John Means and Dillon Tate join Santander, Mullins and Hays as the five Orioles who played for the team each year from 2019 to now, a group that weathered the struggles through the rebuild to be part of the organization as it turns toward competitiveness.“You don’t want to go back,” Means said. “You want to stay as far away from those years as possible.”After a five-year stretch as the American League’s winningest team from 2012 to 2016, the Orioles collapsed to close the 2017 season, a prelude to a franchise-worst 115-loss campaign in 2018 in which they traded...