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How Pi Day Pies Became a Social Media Sensation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

Get ready to drool! Pi Day pies are taking over social media, and the world can’t get enough. From Oprah to The Big Bang Theory, this math-based craze inspires mouth-watering creations and fierce competition. Don’t miss out on the sweetest sensation of the year.What is Pi Day?Let’s get geeky for a minute and talk about the math. Pi Day is celebrated annually on March 14th; it was chosen because numerically it represents the first three digits of pi: 3.14.Pi is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is an irrational number, meaning its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating. Pi Day was first celebrated in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and since then, it’s increased in popularity each year. 2015 was particularly celebrated, since the last two digits of year further fit the calculations (3.1415926).The baked pie is a visual representation of th...

2-year-old girl recovering after being found unresponsive in Florida pool

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

DELEON SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN) – A little girl is on the road to recovery after she was found unresponsive in her family’s pool Sunday afternoon. Deputies and Volusia County Fire Rescue responded to the home in DeLeon Springs where a 2-year-old girl was found face-down in an above-ground pool while a family member was watching several children for their mother, according to Volusia Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy Volusia Sheriff’s OfficeThe family member jumped in the pool and pulled the toddler out. She then called 911 for help and started CPR, with the guidance of a 911 supervisor, until a deputy and a rescue crew arrived. The first unit on the scene took over CPR, then picked up the child and ran her to a Fire Rescue crew that arrived moments later. Shortly after, the child was responsive and crying. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition for further treatment. She remains hospitalized but it has been reported that she is doing well and showin...

AP source: Former Jets QB Mike White signing with Dolphins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing former New York Jets quarterback Mike White to a two-year contract, according to a source familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced yet.Miami on Friday picked up the fifth-year option on starter Tua Tagovailoa’s rookie contract, and the Dolphins are bringing in White as a backup. Teddy Bridgewater played behind Tagovailoa last season and started two games as Tagovailoa missed time with concussions.White started four games for the Jets last season after New York demoted struggling starter Zach Wilson. White was 1-3 as a starter with 1,192 passing yards, three TDs and four interceptions in 2022. He missed two games late last season with fractured ribs after taking several hard hits in a Week 14 loss to Buffalo.The move comes amid conversations that the Jets will make a push to acquire Green Bay Packers veteran quarterback Aar...

EU launches inquiry into transport chief’s free flights to Qatar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

The European Commission is conducting an internal investigation into whether its top transport official breached EU rules when he signed off on his own free flights to Qatar.A spokesperson for the Commission announced at a daily briefing for journalists on Monday that it is looking into whether Henrik Hololei, the director general of the transport department, violated the EU’s rules on avoiding a conflict of interest.This follows revelations from POLITICO that Hololei accepted free flights from the Qatari government while his team was negotiating a major aviation deal vital to the Gulf state’s own airline.The Estonian official flew business class for free on Qatar Airways nine times between 2015 and 2021, according to details obtained by POLITICO through freedom of information requests. Six of the free flights occurred while the market access agreement was being put together, and four of these were paid for by the government of Qatar or a group with links to Qatar, p...

Suspect arrested in connection with Lowell shooting that left victim with multiple wounds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

Police in Lowell have made an arrest following a shooting on Friday that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds.On Monday, the Lowell Police Department announced the arrest of Sovandara Khiaosoth, 29, who is now facing multiple charges in connection with the shooting on Lilley Avenue.Officers were first called to the area around 10:30 p.m. on March 10 for multiple reports of gunshots and a person down, according to Deputy Superintendent of Lowell Police Mark LeBlanc.LeBlanc said first responders who arrived at Lilley Avenue soon found an adult male “suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began rendering medical aid.”From there, the victim was taken to a local hospital and then a hospital in Boston for further treatment.Following an investigation, the department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau identified Khiaosoth, a Lowell resident, as the alleged shooter. The 29 year old was arrested the next day on March 11, and now faces charges that include:Armed Assault ...

Stocks rise on hopes for easier Fed following bank failures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

By STAN CHOE (AP Business Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Bank stocks tumbled Monday on worries about what’s next to break, following the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history. But many other stocks rose on hopes the bloodletting will force the Federal Reserve to take it easier on the hikes to interest rates that are shaking Wall Street and the economy. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in late trading after charging back from an early drop of 1.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 83 points, or 0.3%, at 31,993, as of 3;05 p.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% higher. The sharpest drops were again coming from banks and other financial companies. Investors are worried that a relentless rise in interest rates meant to get inflation under control are approaching a tipping point and may be cracking the banking system. The U.S. government announced a plan late Sunday meant to shore up the banking industry following the collapses of Silicon Vall...

Vincent says Heat searching for recipe for success, as Nets and Knicks create indigestion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

Even at this late stage of the season, Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent acknowledged Monday his team still hasn’t gotten cooking.“We’re finding our recipe,” he said ahead of Monday night’s game against the Utah Jazz at Miami-Dade Arena. “We’ve found it here and there.”In that regard, the latest case of indigestion came a day earlier, with the Brooklyn Nets holding off the West-leading Denver Nuggets for a home victory Sunday, and the New York Knicks beating Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers on the road.The upshot was the Heat entering Monday 3 1/2 games behind both the Nets and Knicks for the final two Eastern Conference automatic playoff berths.“We still have a chance to make a good run, to move up to six,” Vincent said. “So we’re still shooting for that. So we’re just trying to ready ourselves for what’s to come.”What’s to come continues to look more and more like the play-in round,...

President Biden arrives in San Diego

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- President Joe Biden has landed in San Diego for a meeting with the British and Australian Prime Ministers to discuss the countries' partnership and defense issues, according to the White House.The leaders are expected to announce a deal that would modernize Australia's fleet by equipping the country with a U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine through the AUKUS partnership, as tensions mount with China in the Indo-Pacific region. US, UK try to halt fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse Air Force 1 took off around 7 a.m. from Washington, D.C. and arrived at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado a little after noon, shaking hands with military officials from the base after stepping off the plane.The president was accompanied by daughter, Ashley, and granddaughter, Natalie.Biden is expected to deliver remarks on the meeting with Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 2 p.m. today.This visit is Biden's first trip to San D...

More rain expected to hit San Diego, days after last storm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Make sure to grab your umbrella: another storm bringing rain and high winds is expected to make landfall over San Diego this week, according to the National Weather Service.The latest low pressure system is forecasted to take it easy on San Diego, bringing light, widespread rain to much of the county Tuesday before tapering off Wednesday afternoon. Parts of Central and Northern California are expected to experience the brunt of the precipitation and snow, expecting to worsen flooding conditions in those parts of the state that have overwhelmed residents and first responders in recent days.Most of the county is expected to see anywhere from one to one and a half inches of rain, with the greatest potential for heavier precipitation coming Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. How the recent storms impacted San Diego’s water supply in reservoirs Strong and gusty west winds are expected to set in with this storm, impacting mountain and desert areas. Individual gusts alon...

Biden in San Diego to announce Australia submarine deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with two of America’s closest allies to announce that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet as concerns grow about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.Biden flew to San Diego for talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on an 18-month-old nuclear partnership given the acronym AUKUS.The partnership, announced in 2021, enabled Australia to access nuclear-powered submarines, which are stealthier and more capable than conventionally powered vessels, as a counterweight to China’s military buildup.San Diego is Biden’s first stop on a three-day trip to California and Nevada. He will discuss gun violence prevention in the community of Monterey Park, California, and his plans to lower prescription drug costs in Las Vegas. The trip will include fundraising stops as Biden steps up his political activit...