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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Troy preparing to welcome thousands during Strawberry Fest weekend
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — The start of summer is tasting sweet as the annual Troy Strawberry Festival returns this weekend. Returning for its 49th year, Troy is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors. For many in the city, this is an opportunity to show off Troy and raise funds for the coming year. Get Berried in Books at 2025 Troy Strawberry Festival! Strawberry donuts have been a staple at the Troy Strawberry Festival since the early 80s, but they are so much more than just a sweet treat — these donuts have a real impact on the Troy Schools community. 'This is just like the biggest one that supplies us through the year, for any needs that we have,' said Dhriti Patel, Troy High School student. Working 24/7 for the next two days, students will be hard at work making and selling donuts, all to fund their music program. 'The donuts are made by Troy Music Boosters, and so that supports the band, choir and orchestra students of Troy City Schools in grades six through 12,' said Molly Venneman, Troy Music Boosters director of bands. 'Without this fundraiser, it would really cut on what we could do.' The goal: to make and sell around 200,000 strawberry donuts in a single weekend. 'It goes to buy music, instruments, instrument repairs, helps pays for summer specialized instruction, helps with transportation costs,' said Venneman. This is all the motivation these students need to keep showing up every year. 'Since seventh grade. I think it's a really good opportunity to volunteer and help raise some money for the band, because some of the instruments and stuff that we buy are expensive. I don't think our school has a lot of like of money for the band,' said Patel. Road closures set ahead of Troy Strawberry Festival Organizers say this is the reason the Troy Strawberry Festival was created in the first place. 'So all of our food vendors that participate in the festival agreed to share, some of their proceeds with their nonprofit partner,' said Jessica Silvers, Troy Strawberry Festival general chair. 'Some of our nonprofits, we hear that we are their main, if not only, fundraiser for their entire year.' The festival expects to see around 150,000 people from the Miami Valley and beyond throughout the weekend. 'It's really important for us to be a welcoming and hospitable city for that,' said Silvers. Silvers says the festival is a great way to showcase the entire city and support the community. 'Some people stay overnight, so we know that hotels are booked and restaurants are being visited. It's really important that we not only help our nonprofits, but also our local businesses,' said Silvers. The Troy Strawberry Festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Tatler Asia
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
‘Mixed identity defies simple categorisation': journalist Isabella Silvers on her groundbreaking newsletter
When she first started publishing the newsletter, she found it challenging to get some of her interviewees to open up about their identities—partly because the topic was so little discussed. What's more, some interviewees felt their experiences were not legitimate enough to share, particularly when it came to discussing the positive aspects of their identity. 'I think a lot of us feel some sort of impostor syndrome, because being mixed often comes with privileges linked to having a lighter skin,' Silvers says. 'Some think that our legitimacy in public spaces is intrinsically linked to how much we struggle. That's a valid way to feel, but that's also a conversation we should feel comfortable having.' Breaking free from frames and stereotypes Above Actor Sèverine Howell-Meri's interview in Mixed Messages (Photo: Instagram / @mixedmessagesnewsletter) This illegitimacy is fading somewhat thanks to a changing social and political landscape, Silvers says. 'There's so much that influences how we feel about being mixed, from geography to climate change, gender, post-colonial legacies, disability and politics.' She adds that the growing understanding of intersectionality around the world has come as a relief for mixed people, for whom the concept is impossible to ignore. 'From the moment we're born, we have inherited a very obvious intersectional background,' she says. 'Unlike most people, we don't have to learn that two cultural heritages can be equally valid and true simultaneously—we're born with that knowledge.' This reality is something that Silvers cherishes and wants to cultivate and celebrate, but that many people have difficulties grasping. 'Too often, people assume that because of this intersectionality, all mixed people are confused about their identity.' This, she says, is inherently linked to many of the frames and labels that are imposed on the mixed community—something many of Silvers' interviewees tell her they've been breaking free from. British Punjabi actor Jassa Ahluwalia has been wanting to reframe his heritage by saying he's 'both, not half', while British author Katy Massey talked about how there's a need to create a new framework, as she refuses 'to define myself according to labels white supremacy has made to identify us'. Above Author Charlotte Gill's interview in Mixed Messages (Photo: Instagram / @mixedmessagesnewsletter) Indeed, Silvers finds it empowering to break free from structures made by 'people who wanted to box mixed people into labels they could understand', which also means to break free from stereotypes imposed on them, like that of the 'tragic mulatto'. The tragic mulatto is a stereotypical mixed-race character in American literature, who is depressed or even suicidal because they fail to completely fit into the 'white world' or the 'Black world'. 'Being mixed is something beautiful to celebrate, not a tragic reality,' she says. The other stereotypes she's trying to fight with her newsletter are gender-related and often linked to post-colonial legacies. And there's a lot to unpack, she says. 'In the collective unconscious, [where there are] mixed couples involving one white parent, having a mother of colour is more desirable, because it's assumed that they stay at home and will ground their child's cultural identity more than ethnic fathers—who are stereotypically portrayed as absent,' Silvers explains. 'This representation is grounded in post-colonial legacies, because it's assumed that these historical dynamics are inherent to some of these relationships, for example, in the case of a white father and a Chinese-Hongkonger mother.' Mixed Messages' impact and future The Mixed Messages platform has rightfully been gaining momentum. The newsletter now boasts nearly 4,000 subscribers, as statistic that is a source of pride for Silvers, who created it independently while working as a freelance journalist. A manifestation of the enthusiasm around the newsletter is the first live events, meet-and-greets with panel discussions and which sold out twice over and gathered prominent figures from the community, such as authors Nicole Ocran and Hanako Footman. 'It blew my mind that so many people were ready to pay money to join us in these discussions,' she admits. 'But it's the proof that these conversations and gatherings are needed.' It's fair to say that the future of the newsletter looks bright. As Silvers' work becomes increasingly recognised, she hopes to bring more celebrities to share their experience. 'In the future, I'd love to feature Meghan Markle [Sussex] and Henry Golding in the newsletter,' she says. 'Markle because I want to hear about how she feels that her Blackness has been called into question many times, and Golding about his identity as a mixed East Asian and what it means for him as a romantic lead.' One thing is for sure: Silvers will not stop her crucial work and only wants to continue expanding the spectrum into which mixed people can identify themselves.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Davenport man accused in burglaries, thefts, sentenced after guilty plea
A Davenport man facing Scott County burglary and theft charges was sentenced after he pleaded guilty in the case Dillan Silvers, 20, pleaded guilty on Jan. 17 to charges of first-degree theft, second-degree theft, third-degree theft and trafficking in stolen weapons, according to a Scott County Court sentencing order. The order says that a count of ongoing criminal conduct, five counts of third-degree burglary motor vehicle, two counts of conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony, second-degree theft, two counts of third-degree theft and a count of fourth-degree theft were dismissed at sentencing. Silvers was sentenced to three years of supervised probation, with the condition that he enter and complete the RCF (Returning Citizen Fellows) Program. He will be held at the Scott County Jail until bed space is available at RCF, Scott County Court documents say. When a bed opens, he will be transported to the facility, according to the sentencing order. He must also obtain mental health and substance use evaluations and successfully complete any recommended treatments, avoid using controlled substances and alcohol, submit to random testing for drugs and alcohol, obtain a HiSET (high school equivalency diploma) and obtain and maintain employment, the sentencing order shows. A Scott County Court order dated April 17 states that Silvers has lost his right to a firearm because of his felony conviction. His information will be reported to the FBI National Criminal Instant Background Check System through the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
08-04-2025
- Science
- Boston Globe
Here's why forecasters are warning of another active hurricane season after last year's devastating storms
This year, 'the higher-than-average forecast is really a combination of warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in key regions of the Atlantic and the expected lack of El Niño during the peak of the season,' said Levi Silvers, research scientist at CSU. Advertisement El Niño typically creates a hostile environment for hurricanes to develop by increasing wind shear across the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic. Strong winds aloft can disrupt the vertical transport of air and moisture needed for storms to take shape. Colorado State University's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season outlook compared to 2024 actual storms. Boston Globe 'We expect, overall, more instances of favorable conditions for hurricanes to form this season,' Silvers said. Researchers say it's still way too early to predict a repeat of hurricane intensity that we saw last year Advertisement The CSU outlook does predict higher odds of a major hurricane hitting the U.S. than usual: at 51 percent. Sea surface temperatures When forecasting for tropical cyclones, meteorologists not only look at sea surface temperatures to provide important clues, but they also study the equatorial trade winds and the presence of a La Niña or El Niño to provide insight. Forecasters also study previous seasons to help them form a clearer and more long-term picture. Because hurricanes' main fuel is warm water, ocean surface temperatures can dramatically impact how strong the winds are across the Atlantic and inhibit or promote storm development. Sea surface temperatures are currently running above average across the tropical Atlantic, though considerably cooler than the back-to-back record years of 2023 and 2024. Despite the cooler water temperatures, the trade winds are expected to slow, meaning sea surface temperatures will warm up in the coming weeks. Sea surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic Ocean are notably cooler than last year at this time. Dr. Kim Wood Essentially, we still have more fuel than normal to support storm development, but not as much as we have seen in recent years. El Niño and La Niña El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a naturally occurring climate pattern across the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean, off the west South American coast, that oscillates back and forth every two to seven years, greatly influencing and disrupting the weather across the U.S. and worldwide. They cause predictable shifts in ocean surface temperature. However, forecasters said the most probable phase for the hurricane season ahead is neither La Niña or El Niño. Models are pointing more toward 'neutral conditions' that make the forecast more dependent on sea surface temperatures. Advertisement '(Neutral conditions) can still produce active seasons, and we anticipate just that this season,' said Silvers. The ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) outlook suggests neutral conditions will be in place during peak hurricane season - August through October. CSU/IRI A There is a better chance for a La Niña to return by the tail end of hurricane season, but the overall chances remain low and may end up being a little too late to have much of an impact on the storms we see this season. Neutral conditions are forecast through hurricane season, with a slight chance for La Niña to emerge late in the season (October to December). IRI Meteorologists also lean on clues from the past to support what might occur in future hurricane seasons, and when you compare historical records that had similar meteorological factors in place, it's called analog years. CSU researchers found six years — 1996, 1999, 2006, 2008, 2011, and 2017 — each of which averaged about 14 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. But this year, CSU is forecasting an increased number of named storms and hurricanes than the average from the analog years for two simple reasons — the air and ocean are both warmer. The next CSU hurricane forecast update is scheduled for June 11. Globe Weather HQ will release its hurricane forecast in the coming weeks. Ken Mahan can be reached at
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average, researchers predict
Researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, likely producing stronger and more frequent storms than a typical year but at the same time with less intensity expected than last season. The annual prediction is closely watched in Florida and other coastal states at risk when hurricane season officially starts June 1. Experts at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling and Software team estimate that nine hurricanes will occur over the course of the upcoming season, with 17 named storms overall. Four of the hurricanes are predicted to be major — meaning a Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Category 3 hurricanes are those with sustained winds that reach 111 to 129 miles per hour, enough to cause devastating damage. Category 4 hurricanes have sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph, and the most catastrophic Category 5 storms reach 157 mph or higher. Hurricane activity this year is expected to be roughly 125% higher than the 1991-2020 season average, according to the report. One of its authors, Levi Silvers, told CBS News that jump is significant, albeit slightly lower than the 2024 activity prediction, which was 130% higher than the 19-year average. "It's a noticeable and important difference, because it matters for people along the coastlines whenever we have an above average season," Silvers said. "But I think what's really important to understand here is that the amount of hurricanes that are occurring in the Atlantic and in the Gulf fluctuates a lot from decade to decade. As long as we've been paying attention to hurricanes, we've noticed that they fluctuate a lot from year to year." Warm sea surface temperatures were the primary driver for this year's above-average hurricane forecast. That was also the case in 2024, when Silvers said the measurement was "off the charts." "It was super warm, warmer than we've really seen before," he told CBS News, adding that, this year, "they're still warmer than normal, but the temperatures have come down since last time. So that's one of the main factors, why we're forecasting less [activity] than last year, but it's still above average." The researchers' prediction recognizes that "considerable uncertainty" still exists as to the phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, cycle. El Niño is the warmer half of the cycle, an alternating pattern of contrasting climate shifts defined by sea surface temperatures and precipitation in a block of the equatorial Pacific that depart from the neutral norm. La Niña, the inverse of El Niño, is the colder phase of ENSO. Weak La Niña conditions are currently present in that part of the tropical Pacific, but the CSU researchers said they anticipate those will transition to neutral conditions over the next couple of months. The likely absence of El Niño, which often is associated with conditions that disfavor hurricane activity, could mean the coming season is more conducive to hurricanes. "We usually flip between El Niño and La Niña, and we think that later in the season, it's going to be kind of neutral between the two of those," said Silvers. "But we don't know for sure. That's actually one of the sources of uncertainty in our forecast. Trying to figure out if it's going to be a neutral state, or El Niño or La Niña is part of the challenge." Atlantic hurricane season happens annually in North America, beginning June 1 and ending November 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, scientists have pinpointed that timeframe as the window where hurricane activity peaks in the Atlantic Ocean. Both Colorado State University and NOAA, the federal agency responsible for weather forecasts, release predictions each year before the season gets going. Usually their estimates more or less align. Referencing recent budget and staff cuts at the federal agency, Silvers told CBS News that NOAA's data is integral to the university's research. "A lot of what we do with this forecast is really fundamentally dependent on the observations that NOAA collects all around the globe, but especially in the oceans," he said. "And so it really would be pretty much impossible to get a good forecast for future hurricane seasons without NOAA's observational network." Authors of "Autism Out Loud" on motherhood, diagnosis and growth on the spectrum Democratic-backed candidate wins record-breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court seat Tucker Wetmore on first No. 1 hit and debut album
