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How to properly dispose of an American flag

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

(WHTM) — With the Fourth of July behind us, some people may be looking to retire worn out or damaged American flags. But did you know you can't just throw an American flag away? There's a proper way to dispose of one.According to the United States Department of Defense, the American Legion passed a resolution about flag retirement ceremonies in 1937. These are America’s deadliest national parks: data The Department of Defense also says that many state and county government buildings have flag disposal boxes outside their buildings. But what do you do if there is not one of these boxes near you? The Veterans of Foreign Wars explains flags must folded in a certain way (known as a customary triangle fold) before disposal. You can watch a video on how to fold an American flag by clicking here. After folding, a flag cannot just be thrown in the garbage. It needs to be burned.The U.S. Department of Defense says that the fire should be big enough to burn the flag before you put the folde...

Tennessee can enforce ban on transgender care for minors, appeals court says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth can go into effect — at least for now — after a federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily reversed a lower court ruling.Last month, a district court judge in Tennessee found that the state's new law banning transgender therapies like hormone blockers and surgeries for transgender youth was unconstitutional because it discriminated on the basis of sex. The judge blocked large swaths of the law from taking effect.On Saturday, however, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati granted an emergency appeal from Tennessee. In a 2-1 ruling, the majority wrote that decisions on emerging policy issues like transgender care are generally better left to legislatures rather than judges.“Given the high stakes of these nascent policy deliberations — the long-term health of children facing gender dysphoria — sound government usually benefits from more rather than less debate,” wrote Ch...

Sonny Gray gives up six runs in second inning as Twins fall 6-2 to Orioles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

For five of the six innings he pitched on Saturday, Sonny Gray looked like the all-star pitcher he’s been all year long. In those innings, Gray gave up no hits, no runs, walked just one and struck out four.But for as good as he was for most of his start, an uncharacteristic second inning sunk Gray and the Twins, as they fell 6-2 to the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field.The second inning began with a Ryan O’Hearn single that went under second baseman Edouard Julien’s glove. Two more singles followed, loading the bases.Gray then walked the next two batters — ball four on the first batter, Colton Cowser, appeared to be well within the strike zone — and then allowed a two-run single to Adam Frazier. Two more runs scored in the inning for a total of six runs on six hits — all singles — and two walks.For Gray, who hadn’t given up more than three runs in any of his first 17 starts of the season, the inning was an anomaly. The first seven batters of the inning reached base and as his pitch ...

Police investigating rollover crash on Loudon Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a rollover crash that took place near 1161 Loudon Road in North Colonie. The accident occurred late in the morning on July 8. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say that three cars were involved in the crash, two of which rolled over. Only the three drivers occupied the vehicles. According to police, two of the drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries, while the third driver sustained critical injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Flights delayed at Denver International Airport after severe weather warning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

Flights leaving Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon are being delayed because of potential bad weather.The National Weather Service issued a “special weather statement” at 2:05 p.m. Saturday that landspouts and penny-sized hail were possible. The advisory was in place until 2:45 p.m.The weather advisory also included Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Wattenberg, Platteville and Lochbuie.The Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights were on average were being delayed 99 minutes.A special weather statement has been issued for Denver Intl Airport CO, Brighton CO and Fort Lupton CO until 2:45 PM MDT #COwx pic.twitter.com/0BIAz2qpun— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 8, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Severe thunderstorms expected, bringing heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes Weather | Denver airport opens more PreCheck security lanes during busy Fourth of July weekend Weather | “I ...

Eastbound I-70 closed through Glenwood Canyon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

A semitrailer rolled in the eastbound lanes of Glenwood Canyon on Saturday afternoon, forcing the police to close that section of the interstate indefinitely.The interstate is closed at Exit 116, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The crash was reported about 1:14 p.m.No vehicles over 35 feet in length are allowed to detour over Independence Pass.“Plan for a long duration closure,” a CDOT tweet said.Travelers can search for alternate routes at cotrip.org.

Cherry Creek State Park swimming area reopens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

The swimming area at Cherry Creek State Park reopened Saturday afternoon after testing showed bacteria in the water had dissipated.Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed the swimming area on Thursday after high levels of E.coli were detected.Parks employees test water daily at state swimming areas, and the Cherry Creek park’s lake was cleared for swimming on Saturday after bacteria levels dropped to safe levels, which are set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, according to a CPW tweet.Swimming at Chatfield State Park was reopened Friday after a brief closure for high levels of E.coli in the water.Parks officials said the high bacteria levels can be caused by fecal waste from wildlife, run-off from urban areas or excessive run-off from rain. The park has received heavy rainfall this year.Related ArticlesColorado News | Swimming at Chatfield State Park gets all clear, still closed at Cherry Creek due to E. coli Colorado News | Eas...

Californians can save thousands when buying a home in Texas, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

Many Californians, especially those hoping to become homeowners, could potentially find their forever home in Texas at an affordable price, according to a new report from Storage Café.Whether someone is looking to become a first-time homeowner or downsize, it can be challenging to find a reasonably priced home in the Golden State due to high home prices, but that doesn’t seem to be a major issue in Texas.The report found that homes, on average, cost $282,000 less in Texas compared to California. The savings could be even more depending on where people lived in California and where they are moving to in Texas. For example, researchers found that former Los Angeles County residents moving to El Paso could save $592,530 when purchasing a house in the Texas city compared to purchasing one in L.A. County.The study found that the median home price in L.A. County is $879,000, while the median home price in El Paso, Texas, is $286,470.Those looking to purchase a home in Texas may also get a...

Iowa Republicans will hold 2024 caucuses on January 15

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

(CNN) — Iowa Republicans voted Saturday to hold their first-in-the-nation caucuses on January 15 next year, setting up the earliest start of the presidential nominating process since 2012, when caucusgoers gathered on January 3. The State Central Committee of the Iowa GOP met Saturday and voted unanimously on the date.Amid plans by Iowa Democrats to conduct their presidential preference vote by mail, following a disastrous 2020 caucus, Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement that his party remained “committed to maintaining Iowa’s cherished First-in-the-Nation Caucuses.”He also said the Iowa GOP is looking forward to “holding a historic caucus in the coming months and defeating Joe Biden come November 2024.”January 15 next year coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and state holiday. Kaufmann said at a virtual news conference Saturday that while the holiday wasn’t the main reason the date was chosen, it comes with ...

Amidst career season at 35, SF Giants starter Alex Cobb added to MLB All-Star Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:41:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — In the midst of what could be the best season of his career, 35-year-old right-hander Alex Cobb was told on Saturday that he’d be representing the San Francisco Giants at the MLB All-Star Game.The Giants will also be represented by closer Camilo Doval, an original All-Star selection. Cobb was added as a late addition to replace Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder.After throwing six shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners this week, Cobb now owns a 6-2 record with a 2.91 ERA and 86 strikeouts to just 21 walks in 89 2/3 innings. His 4.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio is the best of his career. More notably, he’s found a resurgence of power late in his career.Since signing a two-year, $20-million deal with the Giants before the 2022 season, Cobb has seen his average velocity on his signature two-seam fastball jump to 95 mph. He averaged 91 to 93 mph throughout most of his career.On a team that’s struggling to find consistent starting pitching, Cobb and Logan Web...