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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN predicts the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl in a rematch vs. the Eagles
ESPN predicts the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl in a rematch vs. the Eagles ESPN's Seth Walder recently revealed the latest 'Football Power Index' rankings. He lists the Kansas City Chiefs second, behind the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. 'Two of the past three Super Bowls have been between Kansas City and Philadelphia,' wrote Walder. 'Will it be three of four? The 4.2% chance of a Super Bowl LIX repeat is the greatest of any combination of teams in our Super Bowl matchup projections, slightly besting the 3.6% chances of Ravens- Eagles and Bills- Eagles matchups. Top combinations are listed below and rounded to the nearest whole number.' ESPN's 'Football Power Index' is an early rating and projection model for the upcoming season, with all indications suggesting that last year's Super Bowl will be repeated in 2025. Last season, the Chiefs became the first team in NFL history to reach five Super Bowls in a six-season span. Both teams made significant roster changes during the offseason, so the early prediction will likely change by midseason.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
San Joaquin fire agencies on alert during Red Flag Warning
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY — High winds, high heat and low humidity are the trifecta that sparks a Red Flag Warning. "We just came out of the rainy season, and we've had a few weeks now for some pretty dry weather with some winds, so it's drying everything out," Waterloo-Morada Fire District Chief Eric Walder said. This Red Flag Warning spans as far north as Redding to as south as Modesto. In San Joaquin County, the highest threat of fire is being seen in the northern part of the region. Because of that, fire crews like the ones at the Waterloo-Morada Fire District are on high alert. "When we do have a Red Flag Warning, it alerts us that the conditions are right," Chief Walder explained. "So, above and beyond our normal readiness, we could pre-position extra resources. We can also have more personnel come in." Crews are more than ready for the call, but there are ways you can help your local first responders before it's too late. "We've seen through this last fire season the dangers of having normal combustible plants and vegetation around your house, and that's why the state is sort of moving to the new Zone Zero compliance, where five feet around the home should be down to non-combustibles," Chief Walder said. The region recieved a good amount of rain this past winter. It caused a lot of growth, so when the summer hits, that turns into larger fuel. San Joaquin County has a weed abatement ordinance, which means weeds must be cut back and be below six inches. As Chief Walder says, even the smallest spark can cause a huge blaze. "Cigarette, ember, a chain dragging behind a trailer, anything's going to start a spark, which is going to start the fire. We had had some rain, so we have a large grass crop this year," Walder explained. "Right now, any field that's dry can catch fire and can cause some problems with structure protection as well." He went on to say it is a bit early to see winds and conditions in May, but usually, once June hits, that's when you can see these conditions worsen and those larger fires start sparking.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Gaza plan may hurt national security: Counterterrorism expert
(NewsNation) — President Trump's controversial proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza could end up undermining national security, a counterterrorism expert says. The Republican president last week suggested the U.S. could 'take over' the war-torn enclave for redevelopment. Stephen A. Smith: Trump 'like a Realtor' on Gaza ownership Trump said 2 million Palestinians would have to be relocated, maybe permanently, as the territory is rebuilt. The idea has been panned by Democrats and even some GOP members and notably lacks support from Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. NewsNation national security contributor Tracy Walder tells 'NewsNation Prime' that Trump's idea could derail the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, not to mention aggravate anti-U.S. sentiment abroad. 'No basis' for Netanyahu arrest warrant: Ex-Netanyahu staffer Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI agent, said people living in unstable circumstances sometimes turn to 'nefarious actors, such as terrorist organizations.' Asked if U.S. ownership of Gaza helps or hurts the chances for stability there, Walder said: 'I personally believe that it hurts the matter.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
