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9-centimeter-tall Chihuahua named world’s shortest living dog

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

Pearl, a 2-year-old chihuahua, has officially been named the world’s shortest living dog by Guinness World Records, the organization announced this week.The tiny pet, who is just a little over 9 centimeters tall, comes from a lineage of petite pooches — her now deceased aunt, Miracle Milly, was the previous record holder for shortest living dog.The record-keeping institution said Pearl is both “shorter than a popsicle stick” and about as long as a dollar bill. She also weighs a mighty 1.22 pounds.“We’re blessed to have her,” said Vanesa Semler, Pearl’s owner. “And to have this unique opportunity to break our own record and share with the world this amazing news.”Pearl, a 2-year-old Chihuaha, measured in at just over 9 centimeters tall. April 2023. (Guinness World Records)Pearl’s official measurement was completed using a dog measuring wicket at the Florida veterinarian’s office where she was born. She was measured thr...

La ciudad de Nueva York nombra a su primera “zarina anti ratas”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

(CNN) — La búsqueda de la primera “zarina anti ratas” de la ciudad de Nueva York llegó a su fin.Kathleen Corradi fue nombrada como directora de mitigación de roedores de la ciudad, anunció este miércoles el alcalde de la ciudad Eric Adams.Corradi coordinará agencias de la ciudad como los Departamentos de Salud y Salud Mental, Parques y Recreación y Saneamiento y encontrará “formas innovadoras de cortar las fuentes de alimento de las ratas” y utilizará “nuevas tecnologías para detectar y exterminar poblaciones de ratas”, dijo la oficina de Adams en un comunicado este miércoles.La ciudad también anunció la creación de una “Zona de exclusión de ratas de Harlem” que cubre gran parte de la mitad norte de Manhattan, donde se gastarán US$ 3,5 millones para mejorar y aumentar las inspecciones, usar equipos como cebos y trampas, y endurecer los pisos en algunas viviendas públicas para evitar que las ratas hagan madrigueras.“La mitigación de ratas es más que un problema de calidad de vi...

Siblings found after going missing in Longmont

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- A brother and sister who were missing for hours out of Longmont were found Wednesday night, police said. A 15 and 9-year-old were last seen in the 2500 block of Sunset Drive around 7 p.m. The Longmont Police Department said that the two were located at 11 p.m.LPD thanked everyone for getting the word out and helping locate the siblings.

Broward County state of emergency causes public schools, airport closures due to extensive flooding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

Broward County’s public schools will remain closed on Thursday due to extensive flooding caused by inclement weather that began earlier this week and continues to batter the region, school district officials said. The relentless rain also led to the full closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the roads surrounding it. FLL officials said the airport is expected to remain closed until at least noon on Thursday.A spokesperson with Broward County Public Schools confirmed the cancellation of classes and after-school activities, late Wednesday night, citing the flooding and more rain being forecast for Thursday.A statement from BCPS reads in part, “The extreme weather on Wednesday, April 12, has resulted in hazardous conditions Districtwide, with nearly 20 inches of rain reported in some parts of Broward County … Therefore, in an abundance of caution, all District schools and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday.”The announcemen...

Wilton Manors PD releases video of statue thief in hopes public comes forward with information

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

The Wilton Manors Police Department is still searching for the suspect that stole two bronze statues, valued at $1,400, from Sterling Accounting located at 2435 N. Dixie Hwy. on Mar. 31. Authorities released surveillance video of the thief in hopes that someone will come forward with information.Security footage showed the individual driving up to the business in a newer model Lincoln SUV, with damage on the rear passenger side, and placing the statues into the trunk. The police department is asking anyone with knowledge about this suspect or vehicle to contact Detective Charles Burgan at 954-390-2161 or [email protected]. You can also call CrimeStoppers at (954) 493-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip via their website at browardcrimestoppers.org. The Wilton Manors Police Department thanked the community for its assistance in bringing this suspect to justice in a press release received on Wednesday.

Emergency vehicles reopen 3 lanes after crash on NB I-75 near Turnpike causes road closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down for hours due to a crash near the Turnpike, which caused major traffic delays. Around 6:30 a.m., the emergency vehicles moved over to the two left lanes and reopened the remaining lanes.On Thursday morning, video footage showed traffic at a complete stop near Miami Gardens Drive. Emergency vehicles closed all lanes earlier as they cleaned up the crash site.Drivers may want to leave their homes with some extra time as the closure has caused major delays in the area. Commuters may use the express lanes as an alternate route.

‘Everybody was scared’: 74-year-old woman injured when light pole falls in Nashua, NH parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

A 74-year-old woman was injured Wednesday when a light pole fell in a shopping center parking lot in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to police. Police say the pole was at least 30 feet high. After Wednesday’s incident, officials said they’re trying to figure out how the pole fell. “Everybody was scared at that moment,” witness Jason Tran said. “It was crazy.”The incident happened in the Webster Square plaza off Daniel Webster Highway. Tran, who works in the plaza, saw what happened and called 911. Dozens of first responders soon arrived, huddling around the woman who was lying on the ground between Michaels and TJ Maxx.Tran said the woman was awake, though her head was bleeding. Police say it’s unclear if the pole hit the woman or if she hit her head trying to get out of the way. While officials said they don’t believe anything hit the pole, witnesses said it was windy in the area.“The lady parked the car and she goes to Michaels and, at that time, it was very strong wind,” Tr...

Summer’s Surge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

What a week we’ve had and what a day we have ahead of us! In the summer, this would be a fantastic pool or beach day. In April, it’s a great day for a walk on beach or to lay outside, but this early in the season, the pools are still closed and those ocean temps are awfully cold. None the less, let’s enjoy the nice summery weather ahead. Lunch or dinner outside would be great as well. Abundant sunshine wins out through the day as temps surge well into the 80s. Upper 80s will be common away from the immediate coast, but even in and around Boston, the west wind may be strong enough to hold temps well into the 80s too. Cape Ann and Cape Cod will be cooler, but still nice for mid April. UV index is high, so if you’re lounging outside for a while, sunscreen it up. The sun angle in mid April is similar to that of late August. The record to beat in Boston is 86, we’ll be close if that west wind holds. There’s no red flag warning today since the breeze is...

Washington Post: Person behind leaked Pentagon documents worked on military base

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

(CNN) — The person behind a massive leak of classified US military documents worked on a military base and posted sensitive national security secrets in an online group of acquaintances, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.The Post reporting, which CNN could not independently verify, covers new ground in identifying the supposed leaker of highly classified documents — including some that paint a pessimistic US view of the war in Ukraine — and provides the first known details about who may be behind a major national security breach that has rocked Washington in recent days.The leaker, described in the Post story as a lonely young man and gun enthusiast, was part of a chatroom of about two dozen people on Discord — a social media platform popular with video gamers — that shared a love of guns and military gear, The Post reported, citing an interview with the leaker’s friend who was also part of the group.The friend t...

Woman who drove her car into Methuen home facing OUI charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:00 GMT

A woman who drove her car into Methuen home is now facing OUI charges. Police say they found evidence the driver was huffing and blacked out when she crashed into a house on Broadway Street, causing the porch to collapse.According to police, the woman is a repeat offender for driving under the influence of drugs.