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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
1 dead and several injured when storm rips through Kentucky community, authorities say
SPRINGFIELD, Ky. — The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia on Friday, hours after a harsh storm hit a remote area of central Kentucky, killing one person and injuring seven others. In Kentucky, Washington County Judge-executive Timothy Graves said two or three houses were destroyed and downed trees temporarily blocked roads. 'We were fortunate this was located in a remote part of the county,' Graves said. Gov. Andy Beshear canceled a visit planned for Friday to Pulaski and Laurel counties, which were hit by a tornado earlier this month. That storm left 19 dead in the state. Officials were responding to reports of a possible tornado in Washington County, he said in a social media post. 'This level of severe weather was unexpected, with a system still moving through the state,' Beshear said. 'We also expect to see additional storms today with Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky facing a risk of more severe weather." Three of the injured people were taken to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. County Emergency Management Director Kevin Devine said the county was not expecting harsh weather Friday morning. In a social media post, the sheriff's office asked people to stay home to allow emergency workers to do their jobs. In Tennessee, multiple people were injured when severe weather hit the Philadelphia area of Loudon County, on Friday morning, the county sheriff's office said in a social media post. The weather service's office in Morristown later preliminarily confirmed in a social media post that an EF0 tornado struck near the border of Loudon and Monroe counties. On Friday evening, Air Force One circled for an hour because of severe weather. The presidential aircraft bringing President Donald Trump back from a trip to Pennsylvania was supposed to land at 7:50 p.m. but bypassed Joint Base Andrews and instead circled over the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia and headed back north after crossing over Virginia Beach. Air Force One landed just over an hour late in pouring rain. Trump stood outside sans umbrella and spoke to reporters after he descended from the plane. Also on Friday, National Weather Service surveyors said a Thursday afternoon tornado near Atlanta reached top wind speeds estimated at 135 mph , throwing the son of actor Tray Chaney nearly 300 feet from the second-floor window of his home and leaving him with critical injuries. The storm, rated EF2, damaged about a dozen houses in a subdivision in Locust Grove, about 30 miles southeast of the city. Residents told news outlets they had no advance warning of the twister, which meteorologists said dropped out of a thunderstorm that had showed weak and broad rotation. The tornado was on the ground for 5 minutes, covering 1.8 miles . Along one street, the tornado ripped off siding and shingles, blowing out windows. Damage was worst at the Chaney home, which was destroyed except for one interior closet on the first floor where clothes were still hanging. Malachi Chaney, the son, was found in nearby woods and taken to an Atlanta hospital. Tray Chaney, best known for his role on 'The Wire,' said his son remained hospitalized in intensive care on Friday, with injuries including broken ribs and fractured bones in his face. Tray Chaney said he suffered a bruise on the head. In a video recorded shortly thereafter, Chaney said he wished he could trade places with his son, who just completed his freshman year at Savannah State University. 'I wish he was the one that was doing the video, and I was still in the ICU,' Tray Chaney said. It was the third round of tornadoes in northern Georgia this week, with the weather service confirming three weaker twisters northwest of Atlanta on Sunday and three more tornadoes west of the city on Tuesday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
1 dead and several injured when storm rips through Kentucky community, authorities say
SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (AP) — The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia on Friday, hours after a harsh storm hit a remote area of central Kentucky, killing one person and injuring seven others. In Kentucky, Washington County Judge-executive Timothy Graves said two or three houses were destroyed and downed trees temporarily blocked roads. 'We were fortunate this was located in a remote part of the county,' Graves said. Gov. Andy Beshear canceled a visit planned for Friday to Pulaski and Laurel counties, which were hit by a tornado earlier this month. That storm left 19 dead in the state. Officials were responding to reports of a possible tornado in Washington County, he said in a social media post. 'This level of severe weather was unexpected, with a system still moving through the state,' Beshear said. 'We also expect to see additional storms today with Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky facing a risk of more severe weather. Please be alert this morning and stay safe.' The National Weather Service's office in Louisville, Kentucky, said a crew surveying damage Friday in Washington County was following a damage path that may enter neighboring Mercer County. By midday, the crew had found 'at least' EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale tornado damage in southwestern Washington County, the office said in a social media post. Three of the injured people were taken to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. County Emergency Management Director Kevin Devine said the county was not expecting harsh weather Friday morning. In a social media post, the sheriff's office asked people to stay home to allow emergency workers to do their jobs. In Tennessee, multiple people were injured when severe weather hit the Philadelphia area of Loudon County, on Friday morning, the county sheriff's office said in a social media post. The weather service's office in Morristown later preliminarily confirmed in a social media post that an EF0 tornado struck near the border of Loudon and Monroe counties. Also on Friday, National Weather Service surveyors said a Thursday afternoon tornado near Atlanta reached top wind speeds estimated at 135 mph (217 kph), throwing the son of actor Tray Chaney nearly 300 feet (91 meters) from the second-floor window of his home and leaving him with critical injuries. The storm, rated EF2, damaged about a dozen houses in a subdivision in Locust Grove, about 30 miles (45 kilometers) southeast of the city. Residents told news outlets they had no advance warning of the twister, which meteorologists said dropped out of a thunderstorm that had showed weak and broad rotation. The tornado was on the ground for 5 minutes, covering 1.8 miles (2.9 kilometers). Along one street, the tornado ripped off siding and shingles, blowing out windows. Damage was worst at the Chaney home, which was destroyed except for one interior closet on the first floor where clothes were still hanging. Malachi Chaney, the son, was found in nearby woods and taken to an Atlanta hospital. Tray Chaney, best known for his role on 'The Wire,' said his son remained hospitalized in intensive care on Friday, with injuries including broken ribs and fractured bones in his face. Tray Chaney said he suffered a bruise on the head. In a video recorded shortly thereafter, Chaney said he wished he could trade places with his son, who just completed his freshman year at Savannah State University. 'I wish he was the one that was doing the video, and I was still in the ICU,' Tray Chaney said. It was the third round of tornadoes in northern Georgia this week, with the weather service confirming three weaker twisters northwest of Atlanta on Sunday and three more tornadoes west of the city on Tuesday. In addition to tornado warnings, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until Friday night. The Associated Press
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Low-hanging fruit won't fix this aviation mess
In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves issued 'straight talk' newsletters on his support for law enforcement and his opposition to government waste. He praised the 'big, beautiful tax cut bill,' called for a more secure border and requested investigation into cancer cases at a local school. There's no harm in taking positions that align with voters in your district, but it's worth asking if something important is flying under the radar. Put it this way: If you're flying into Newark Liberty International Airport (or any airport for that matter), how concerned are you about the border or tax cut extensions until the wheels touch the ground? On two occasions within the last month, air traffic controllers lost radio and radar contact with flights at Newark for 90 seconds. Following a fatal in-flight collision in Washington, the Newark outages serve as a terrifying reminder of the rickety state of aviation infrastructure in the country. As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Graves has enormous clout that should be directed toward fixing this mess. Now it comes as good news that the massive federal spending bill that moved through the House contains $12.5 billion in badly needed modernization to the nation's air traffic infrastructure. It shouldn't have taken this long. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is blaming the Biden Administration for doing little to fix problems in the aviation industry. This is not as off-base as it sounds. Put it this way: If you're flying into Newark, are Biden's electric vehicle charging stations going to do anything for you when the tower loses radio contact? Biden lavished a lot of money on U.S. infrastructure, but much of that investment seemed to go to the green agenda instead of fixing problems with the Federal Aviation Administration. It's a fair point that merits discussion. But the problem for Duffy is he's the transportation secretary right now, not Pete Buttigieg. The problem for Graves is he's chairman of the transportation committee, not the border czar or ways and means chairman. As chairman of the committee devoted to transportation, Graves should be demanding answers from those who are in position to make things safer for Americans right now. Low-hanging rhetorical fruit won't fix this mess.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Octave Bioscience Expands Medical Leadership to
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Octave Bioscience, Inc., a leading precision care company that is delivering a new standard for managing multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, announced the appointments of Jennifer Graves, MD, PhD, MAS as Senior Medical Director and Darin Okuda, M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A., as Senior Medical Advisor, and the promotion of Terrie Livingston, PharmD, to Vice President, Medical Affairs. The extensive experience of this world-class medical leadership team will accelerate Octave's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients with neurodegenerative diseases by developing new biomarker-based approaches to deliver medical insights that are clinically actionable and generate long-term value through innovation. 'The expansion of our medical leadership team not only validates the power of our precision neurology efforts but also positions us to accelerate broad market adoption and establish a new standard of care." Doug Biehn, President and Chief Executive Officer Share Dr. Graves is Professor of Neurosciences and Vice Chair of Human Clinical Research at UC San Diego. As Division Chief of Neuroimmunology, she directs the multiple sclerosis clinics at UCSD, the San Diego VA Hospital and the Rady Children's Hospital. 'Neurology is entering an era where innovations in precision biomarkers and digital tools are reshaping how we understand disease biology, assess disease processes, and ultimately treat disease,' said Dr. Graves. 'Through my senior scientific advisory role, I am excited to realize the promise of precision neurology to improve clinical outcomes in MS and to create tools we had believed to be possible in our early pilot studies with Octave at UCSD. The opportunity to treat to target with a serological test will transform the field." Dr. Okuda is an M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A. and professor of neurology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in multiple sclerosis and related disorders. 'It's a privilege to join a company that truly balances scientific innovation with meaningful patient impact,' said Dr. Okuda. 'Precision neurology can only move from theory to practice when we know who to treat and when. With the Octave MSDA Test accessible to MS patients across the country, we're not just advancing innovation, we're accelerating its reach. This allows us to identify and support a broader range of patients earlier in their disease course, when timely intervention can make the greatest difference.' 'Our goal is to continue setting new standards of care for neurodegenerative diseases by supporting optimal clinical decision-making in conditions like multiple sclerosis,' said Terrie Livingston. 'My vision is to advance Octave's ability to measure disease activity and progression, delivering actionable, data-driven insights that inform evidence-based treatment decisions and, ultimately, help patients receive more personalized, timely, and empowering care.' 'This is a pivotal moment for Octave as we experience strong adoption across physicians, pharma, and payers,' said Doug Biehn, President and Chief Executive Officer at Octave Bioscience. 'The expansion of our medical leadership team not only validates the power of our precision neurology efforts but also positions us to accelerate broad market adoption and establish a new standard of care. We are pioneering a more proactive and clinically actionable approach to ensure the right patient is on the right therapy at the right time.' The Octave Bioscience team will be onsite at the CMSC Annual Meeting, booth #401, in Phoenix, AZ from May 28 - 31, 2025, where five posters will be presented showcasing fluid biomarker innovation. Onsite, meeting attendees can learn how the Octave MSDA Test is transforming MS care with actionable insights and connect with our team to discover how fluid biomarkers can elevate clinical decision-making. About Octave Bioscience, Inc. Octave Bioscience, Inc. is a leading precision care company pioneering biomarker-driven solutions for neurodegenerative diseases, starting with multiple sclerosis. Octave's comprehensive solution provides objective, actionable insights to improve disease monitoring, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes. The company's flagship product, the Octave Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity (MSDA) Test, is the first clinically and analytically validated blood-based biomarker test that enables physicians to quantitatively measure MS disease activity, allowing for more informed treatment decisions and personalized disease management over time. For more information, visit
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Butler adds exhibition with former Dawgs player, coach Matthew Graves and Indiana State
The Butler basketball team is adding its second exhibition game for the 2025-26 season, welcoming current Indiana State coach and former Butler player and coach Matthew Graves back to Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler will play the Sycamores Oct. 29; it's the second of two exhibition games scheduled for the upcoming season. Butler's first exhibition game is Oct. 17 against Notre Dame, the first of a two-year agreement. Butler coach Thad Matta and Graves are two of the four Bulldog alums currently leading NCAA Division I programs (joining Baylor's Scott Drew and Miami Ohio's Travis Steele). Graves led the Bulldogs to NCAA Tournament appearances in each of his last two seasons (1997 and 1998). His coaching career at Butler began in 2001 under Todd Lickliter, and he later served on the staff of Brad Stevens. He finished his Butler playing career with 994 points. The Dawgs open the first week of the regular season against Southern Indiana on Nov. 5 and IU Indy on Nov. 8 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler will play in the Greenbrier Tip-Off in November and will return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the 2025 Indy Classic on Dec. 20 against Northwestern. The Bulldogs will host Chicago State on Nov. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse and will conclude their home-and-home series at SMU on Nov. 15. Eastern Michigan will make the trip to Hinkle on Dec. 2.
