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The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Read full article: The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington saysWinter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBOโs massive hit โGame of Thrones.โ.
As winter warms, farmers in southern US find ways to adapt
Read full article: As winter warms, farmers in southern US find ways to adaptClimate change is driving warmer winters, and several cities in the U.S. South, including Tupelo, Atlanta and Houston, experienced one of their top five warmest meteorological winters this year.
First day of Winter, much colder temperatures are on the way
Read full article: First day of Winter, much colder temperatures are on the wayThe first day of Winter brings a wet start to your Wednesday.ย For some itโs a soggy start under cloudy skies with less than seasonal temperatures today.ย Breezy at times with a spotty chance of showers through the day, this evening.ย Warmer with showers continuing Thursday before turning much colder this weekend.
This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizing
Read full article: This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizingIt seems like itโs colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.
Strong winds, wild weather interrupts Floridians and Georgians
Read full article: Strong winds, wild weather interrupts Floridians and GeorgiansStrong winds knocked out power for hundreds in Northeast Florida on Sunday while Georgians were warned against nonessential travel due to the potential for icy conditions.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Find out where youโll have to travel to see snow
Read full article: Dreaming of a white Christmas? Find out where youโll have to travel to see snowIf youโre dreaming of a white Christmas this year, youโll have to be ready to pack up the car and travel a few hundred miles.
Florida aquarium creates legacy for famed Winter the Dolphin
Read full article: Florida aquarium creates legacy for famed Winter the DolphinA Florida aquarium has created a legacy for its famed Winter the Dolphin following her recent death, including virtual reality encounters with the star of the Dolphin Tale movies.
'Dolphin Tale' fans mourn death of film's star Winter at 16
Read full article: 'Dolphin Tale' fans mourn death of film's star Winter at 16Amy Carmichael lives more than 4,000 miles from the Florida aquarium that housed Winter, the โDolphin Taleโ movie star with a prosthetic tail who died this week at age 16.
Beloved โDolphin Taleโ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium
Read full article: Beloved โDolphin Taleโ star Winter dies at Florida aquariumA prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the โDolphin Taleโ movies has died at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts by animal care experts.
US weighs joint approach to Beijing Olympics with allies
Read full article: US weighs joint approach to Beijing Olympics with alliesThe State Department says the Biden administration is consulting with allies about a joint approach to China and its human rights record, including how to handle the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.
Ready for a complete flop in the heat?
Read full article: Ready for a complete flop in the heat?Some isolated showers may develop now through 6 pm mainly across our southern zones south of I-10. Another batch of rain targets southern Georgia tonight after 10pm. Heavier rain will miss JAX but light showers are possible toward dawn with the passage of a cold front. Highs only reach the lower to mid 60s in Georgia and upper 60s to lower 70s from Jax and points south. It will feel like winter Thursday night as lows drop to the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Should you prune your dead leaves now or wait?
Read full article: Should you prune your dead leaves now or wait?Another freeze/frost event is on the way and if plants are not protected, you could see leaf damage with areas of brown and wilted leaves. Instead, pick up the leaves on the ground and wait until our temperatures begin to warm. But what if your plants arenโt looking their best, what with the dead and brown leaves? But trimming those poor cordylines with wilted leaves and drooping stems now could cause bigger problems as the next cold front moves in. AdJust wait out a couple more weeks of cold fronts before you start pruning and trimming.
Exercising outdoors? Baby, itโs cold outside
Read full article: Exercising outdoors? Baby, itโs cold outsideDr. Sunil Joshi with the Duval County Medical Society is glad to see people are still exercising. โYour mental and physical health during this pandemic, and now with colder weather, is very, very important,โ Dr. Joshi said. Dr. Joshi says because viruses do better with less humidity, they tend to spread more quickly during winter months. โWhen youโre waking up in the morning and itโs 29 degrees, this is not the best time of day to be exercising,โ Dr. Joshi said. โAlmost like wearing a mask,โ Dr. Joshi said.
Space heater checklist: Gathering safely in the warmth of your home
Read full article: Space heater checklist: Gathering safely in the warmth of your homeJacksonville Fire-Rescue Department shared a video of flames and heavy smoke pouring out of a New Town Home. JFRD believes the blaze was sparked by a space heater. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2008 and 2010 there were nearly 1,200 fires caused by portable electric heaters each year. The CPSC says the following safety guidelines should always be followed when using space heaters:Never leave the heater on while unattended or while youโre sleeping. Make sure the heater is placed on a stable, level surface where it cannot be knocked over.
Jewish family's painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returned
Read full article: Jewish family's painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returnedThe painting, discovered in an upstate New York museum, was part of a cache of art seized by the Nazis from the Mosse family in Berlin in 1933. (AP Photo/Michael Hill)ALBANY, N.Y. โ A painting of two young, 19th-century skaters that was looted by Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 and recently discovered at a small museum in upstate New York was returned Thursday after 87 years. โThe Mosse family lost nearly everything because they were Jews. Hoffmann heads the Mosse Art Research Initiative, a university-based collaboration involving Mosse heirs and German public cultural institutions. Federal authorities were contacted as Mosse Art Restitution Project manager J. Eric Bartko was working to get the painting returned from the museum.
JFRD Chief Keith Powers talks to us about fire safety during the winter
Read full article: JFRD Chief Keith Powers talks to us about fire safety during the winterJFRD Chief Keith Powers talks to us about fire safety during the winterPublished: November 9, 2019, 9:14 amAccording to the US Fire Administration, 890 people are killed in house fires during the winter every year.
Arctic blast to bring week of below freezing temps to eastern US
Read full article: Arctic blast to bring week of below freezing temps to eastern USThe next five to seven days generally are going to bring unseasonably low temperatures to the eastern two-thirds of the US, with a first chilly round hitting Friday and a second, colder Arctic blast coming later. Friday's cold snap could bring below-freezing temperatures to some places. Wind gusts in Boston are reaching 25 to 35 mph and will bring wind chills into the 20s as well, the NWS said. "The Great Lakes are no longer ice covered, so here comes the Lake Effect snow again," the National Weather Service said. Temperatures are expected to rebound a bit in the East over the weekend, but colder air will be coming.