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Streets in Portuguese town fill with red wine after distillery's tanks burst

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The streets of a small town in Portugal were flushed with red wine after two storage containers filled with about 2.2 million liters of wine burst at a local distillery Sunday.A video from Instagram user @pitstore223 (above) shows the wine trickling down a main road in Levira, Portugal. But another video shared on social media showed a much more substantial river of wine gushing down a different street.Roads were inaccessible to the town's 2,500 residents due to the incident, according to Delish.com. Local authorities worked to divert the wine from a nearby river, the outlet reported. No one was injured. DraftKings apologizes for ‘Never Forget’ 9/11-themed betting promotion The distillery, Destilaria Levira, issued a statement Sunday apologizing for the incident, vowing to cover the damages and cleanup costs. "Although the incident did not cause any injuries, we want to express our sincere concern for the damage caused in general in Levira and in particular to...

Popular nasal decongestant in products like Dayquil doesn't actually work: FDA advisers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the ingredient found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.“Modern studies, when well conducted, are not showing any improvement in congestion with phenylephrine,” said Dr. Mark Dykewicz, an allergy specialist at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient — pseudoephedrine — were moved behind pharmacy counters. A 2006 law had forced the move because pseudoephedrine can be illegally processed ...

McCallum HS upgrades safety on campus with new fencing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – There is a new fence surrounding one side of McCallum High School."Safety and security for our students is the top priority," said Michael Mann, executive director of construction management for Austin Independent School District. The new fencing just recently went up at McCallum, but the plans to add safety upgrades to campuses around Austin ISD were made possible back in November, when the 2022 Bond Package was passed by voters. "We are in the first wave of getting these fencing projects rolled out," Mann said. In August, students at McCallum were met outside the front of the school by demonstrators with anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion signs."That was an example of why we want to have a secure perimeter, but it wasn't what specifically spurred us, this was already in the plans," Mann said. Texas’ State of Education: ‘It’s not about us’ McCallum Principal Andy Baxa said there have been instances over the years that have raised concerns, but these new fences sho...

Connecticut man arrested for DWI in Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 31, State Police arrested a 36-year-old from Stratford, Connecticut, following a traffic stop on State Route 9. Police determined that Andrew W. Tustian was driving while intoxicated. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Further investigations revealed that Tustian had controlled substances in his vehicle including LSD. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and other vehicle and traffic law violations.Tustian recorded a 0.18% BAC. He was turned over to the Warren County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Queensbury intersection to reopen after long closure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you live in the area of Glens Falls or Queensbury, it's likely you know that Route 254 has had a busy summer. If you don't, it's worth mentioning that one part of that route is Aviation Road, and another Quaker Road - the latter of which has endured a season of roadwork and rehabilitation across four miles. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! This fall, it's time for a different section of Route 254 to get some care. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Transportation announced the launch of a project to replace a failed culvert on River Street, which the route becomes after meeting with Warren Street. It's a stretch that connects Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and Queensbury - and one that was closed in March, after the culvert's failure was discovered.“The State Department of Transportation understands that the closure of State Route 254, while necessary to protect the safety of motorists, has been a hardshi...

Alleged narcotics dealer arrested in Warren County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 37-year-old woman from Glens Falls following an investigation into crack cocaine and methamphetamine sales. Chasity Nasworthy was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and one count of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Nasworthy sold drugs to law enforcement during multiple controlled drug buy operations. Nasworthy was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Warren County Court.

Large fights broken up at Riverview Gardens High School

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

RIVERVIEW, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police School Resources Officers, contracted by Riverview Gardens School District, were on hand today when a fight broke out between 10-15 students. The officers intervened, back up officers were summoned, and the fight was broken up. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase About 10 juveniles were arrested and police plan to ask St. Louis County Family Court to charge them for violations ranging from peace disturbance to assault. They expect 8-10 of them will be charged.One juvenile victim was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The fight was brought under control and the school is back to normal.This letter was sent home to parents today Dear Riverview Gardens High School Parents,On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 12, several fights between scholars broke out on the Riverview Gardens High School campus. Fighting and acts of violence are not acceptable. To help ensure that peace and order were restored, the Safety...

St. Louis man among the 'Best New Chefs of 2023'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- According to Food & Wine, one of the best chefs in the United States works at a highly acclaimed south St. Louis ramen restaurant. Steven Pursley of Menya Rui, is among the 11 Best New Chefs of 2023 spotlighted by the magazine.Food & Wine writes:"Pursley is extremely laid-back in nature but has a quiet intensity when he latches onto something. That intensity has driven his restaurant career, which he came to unexpectedly: He wanted to be a lawyer, majoring in political science as an undergrad. He took one day of classes at engineering school before deciding to move to Okinawa, Japan, where his mother is from and where he’d spent part of his childhood, to study ramen instead."Food & Wine ‘Food & Wine’ praises St. Louis food scene, unveils culinary gems You can read a lot more about Pursley in the profile posted to FoodAndWine.com. They say that the noodles are the star of the show at Pursley’s restaurant, Menya Rui. After learning about ramen in Japan h...

College coach charged with pimping women into prostitution

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

A track coach at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California faces charges including human trafficking, pandering and pimping, prosecutors announced Tuesday.Kyle Lee Whitmore, 39, of Crockett, is currently being held without bail at the MartinezDetention Facility, KTLA sister station KRON is reporting.Whitmore is accused of trafficking two women, Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2, for prostitution. He is also being charged with one count of pimping and four counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object.At Diablo Valley College, Whitmore is an instructor of communication studies, as well as a track & field coach, according to prosecutors and the college's website. Prosecutors wrote, "Jane Doe #1 reported her situation to authorities at Diablo Valley College. After an investigation by campus police and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Whitmore was arrested and taken into custody while the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case for a filing de...

*NSYNC to reunite at 2023 MTV VMAs: Report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:35:16 GMT

Rumors are swirling that *NSYNC could indeed be reuniting for the annual MTV Video Music Awards, and it's tearin' up fans' hearts if it's true. It's been 10 years since Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick performed together at the VMAs. They reunited for a performance to honor Timberlake receiving the illustrious Video Vanguard Award. Prior to that, the group hadn't performed together since the early aughts when *NSYNC ran supreme on the music network. They constantly ranked at the top of the "Total Request Live" countdown. *NSYNC, Joey, J.C., Justin, Chris and Lance in concert at the Rose Bowl, June 9, 2000. (Photo by Ken Hively/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Now fans want them back. They're hopeful after some members of the boy band were spotted around New York City this week. Timberlake was spotted at the U.S. Open, Fatone was seen walking around the Big Apple and posing with fans, while Bass posted photos to Instagram of him grabbing ...