Venomous 3-ft yellow-bellied sea snake found on Hilo beach
Venomous 3-ft yellow-bellied sea snake found on Hilo beach
HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — State officials in Hilo are sounding the alarm after a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found alive at Honolii Beach.
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Crews from Hilo’s Plant Quarantine Branch were notified of the snake on Feb. 4 after a resident found it pinned under a log.
Lifeguards headed to the beach to collect the three-foot-long snake, which was contained in a five-gallon bucket.
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No injuries were reported from the incident, but the Hawaii PQB reminds beach and ocean goers that these snakes are extremely dangerous and should not be touched.
We want to take this opportunity to inform the public to be wary of any snake-like reptile in or near the ocean. This type of sea snake can be more venomous than a cobra and potentially lethal to humans.
Sharon Hurd, Hawaii Board of Agriculture chairperson
The public can identify a sea snake from the bright yellow markings on its underside.
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The Department of Agriculture said these snakes inhabit the Pacific Ocean and it is ******** to import or possess the species in Hawaii.
Even though it’s their appearances on land in Hawaii are rare, officials said strong winds or currents can cause them to wash up on the shoreline.
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If you spot a sea snake on shore, call the state’s toll-free Pest Hotline at (808) 643-PEST (7378).
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Judge extends order blocking Musk’s DOGE team from Treasury payment system – Fox News
Judge extends order blocking Musk’s DOGE team from Treasury payment system – Fox News
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Perth Festival Review: Is This A Room is a thrilling real-life FBI interrogation brought to the stage
Perth Festival Review: Is This A Room is a thrilling real-life FBI interrogation brought to the stage
The real FBI transcript of whistleblower Reality Winner’s interrogation forms the script for this thrilling piece of theatre.
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Luigi Mangione Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest
Luigi Mangione Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the ******* of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, has published his first public statement since his arrest via his legal defense team and a new website, Luigi Mangione Info.
The statement reads, “I am overwhelmed by—and grateful for—everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write. I look forward to hearing more in the future.”
The website, established by his New York defense team in a bid to “provide answers to frequently asked questions, accurate information about his cases, and dispel misinformation‚” went live on Friday. The site features case updates, information on his legal team, an FAQ section, a contact form, and a link to a fundraiser for Mangione’s legal fund, which has already raised more than $400,000. His legal team confirmed to Rolling Stone that both the website and Mangione’s statement are legitimate.
Mangione has experienced an outpouring of support since his arrest, becoming something of a folk hero for many Americans frustrated by the inaccessibility and inequity baked into the U.S. healthcare system. A poll published two weeks after Thompson’s ******* found that 41 percent of voters under the age of 30 considered the assassination to be acceptable, compared to just 17 percent of overall voters.
Comments made in conjunction with the more than 10,000 donations on Mangione’s fundraiser provide some insight into the minds of his supporters; many condemn the healthcare system, while others voice concerns about the risk of Mangione facing the death penalty. One group, which has created a crypto coin in Mangione’s honor, donated the single largest amount at $6,286, writing, “$LUIGI on Solana is committed to taking action and fixing our healthcare system. We also want to see a fair trial. It takes real courage to stand against corporate greed.”
Mangione faces 11 charges, including first-degree ******* in furtherance of terrorism. His next court date is scheduled for Feb. 21.
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They’re not just suing to stop DOGE. They’re suing Elon Musk himself. – POLITICO
They’re not just suing to stop DOGE. They’re suing Elon Musk himself. – POLITICO
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Harley-Davidson reveals a hot new cruiser collection
Harley-Davidson reveals a hot new cruiser collection
Harley-Davidson has reveals its 2025 Cruiser collection
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A Beloved Diner Chain Just Announced It’s Closing Dozens Of Locations
A Beloved Diner Chain Just Announced It’s Closing Dozens Of Locations
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One of America’s most iconic, beloved, and longstanding diner chains is closing more locations nationwide. In a recent earnings release for investors, Denny’s revealed that it is closing about 30 more stores in 2025. This follows Denny’s previous announcement of 150 store closures, which is now underway.
Denny’s previous downsizing plans have already shuttered many locations, with at least 88 restaurants ceasing operations by the end of 2024. With these new closures expected, Denny’s target for 2025 is to close another 70 to 90 stores, meaning approximately 180 fewer Denny’s locations when all is said and done. Currently, there are approximately 1,300 Denny’s restaurants in the United States.
Denny’s says it was able to rescue some underperforming restaurants with successful remodels, which generated a 6.5% year-over-year increase in customers for these restaurants. However, remodels are expensive and difficult: The restaurant chain was only able to complete a total of 24 of them last year.
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The reasons Denny’s cited for some restaurant closures may seem familiar to the food industry at large. In addition to mundane reasons like expiring leases or prohibitively expensive building renovations, a major motivation for these impending closures is an ever-evolving market. And some are simply not as lucrative as they used to be.
This partially echoes the plight of Domino’s, which announced the coming closure of over 200 locations, mostly in Japan. However, unlike Denny’s, Domino’s business in the U.S. is strong, but its Japanese locations have suffered from changes in consumer habits that have rendered dozens of once-profitable stores economic dead weight.
Unfortunately, the chain restaurant business is no stranger to dire economic straits. Last year, TGI Fridays suddenly closed 49 U.S. locations amid sagging business and is now facing bankruptcy. Here’s hoping Denny’s can avoid the fate of America’s many disappearing chain restaurants.
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Energy Department scrambles to rehire nuclear experts fired in DOGE ****** up: Reports – The Independent
Energy Department scrambles to rehire nuclear experts fired in DOGE ****** up: Reports – The Independent
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Hong Kong's twin panda cubs to make public debut
Hong Kong's twin panda cubs to make public debut
Excitement is building ahead of the public debut of yet-to-be-named twin giant pandas – the first pair born in Hong Kong.
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More details released in St. Tammany Parish boat ******
More details released in St. Tammany Parish boat ******
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials released the details of a recent ****** that left three boaters injured.
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, LDWF agents were alerted around 4:30 p.m. of two vessels colliding in Bayou Bonfouca. Involved were a 16-foot-boat with three occupants and a 19-foot-boat with two occupants towing a water ski.
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As a result of the ******, all three passengers of the 16-foot-boat were injured with two being ejected into the water without floatation devices.
Passengers in the other boat were able to rescue the three and bring them to an ambulance with two enroute to Lakeview Hospital in Mandeville and the other to University Medical Center in New Orleans.
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The others boaters reportedly did not need medical attention.
The cause of the ****** remains unknown as it remains under investigation.
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White House forcing out top leadership at National Archives in major shakeup – CNN
White House forcing out top leadership at National Archives in major shakeup – CNN
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Sean Darcy: Fremantle Dockers star confirmed to miss opening fortnight of season, could return through WAFL
Sean Darcy: Fremantle Dockers star confirmed to miss opening fortnight of season, could return through WAFL
Sean Darcy has been ruled out of at least the opening fortnight of Fremantle’s season, with the club scoping the possibility of the star ruckman returning through the WAFL.
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A new version of Apple’s most neglected device may have an official release date
A new version of Apple’s most neglected device may have an official release date
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Rumors about an imminent product announcement from Apple have reached a boiling point and now we have an official release date.
On Thursday, after rumors about an upcoming product launch bubbled up all week, Apple finally dropped a hint about when to expect its latest device: February 19. While the teaser didn’t reveal much about what product is launching next week, one in particular seems highly, highly likely:
The iPhone SE 4.
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On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a post on X pointing to February 19 for the launch of a new Apple product. The post doesn’t give away much about what exactly is launching, simply reading, “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family. Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch.”
Cook might be doing his best to keep this new device under wraps, but it’s no secret Apple is gearing up for an iPhone SE 4 launch. Rumors about the new phone have been bubbling up for weeks, with numerous photos of the design leaking on social media. The current iPhone SE is long overdue for an update, too. It was released in March 2022 and still sports the antiquated design from the iPhone 8.
So, it seems highly likely that the “newest member of the family” is an overhauled iPhone SE with a modern design, this time borrowed from the iPhone 14.
What we know about the iPhone SE 4 so far
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I can’t wait to see what Apple has in store for its February 19 product announcement, but if it is the iPhone SE as we’re predicting, we already have a good idea of what to expect.
Current rumors indicate that the iPhone SE 4 will feature a completely overhauled design that finally — finally! — ditches the home button. Leaked images show the new SE sporting a design mostly recycled from the iPhone 14, with a few minor changes (specifically, a different camera arrangement).
That alone is a major upgrade over the current SE, but of course, we’re also expecting Apple to refresh the new SE’s specs. At the very least, it will have a new processor, which could be the A16, A17, or possibly even the A17 Pro. Apple will also probably bump the iPhone SE 4 up to 8GB of RAM (double what the current model has) to allow it to run Apple Intelligence.
We could also see improvements in battery life and display quality, but we’ll have to wait until Apple’s official announcement to find out. Luckily, it looks like the wait is almost over! We’ll be covering everything Apple unveils next week, so stay tuned for more details and updates.
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Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Walk Out Of 'SNL50' Concert After Jimmy Fallon Said No Awards Would Be Given Out In Funny Bit – Deadline
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The new MC20 GT2 Stradale looks like the ultimate Italian race car for the road, but is it a true competitor for the 911 GT3 RS and Huracan STO?
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Ocasio-Cortez says Adams ‘must be removed’
Ocasio-Cortez says Adams ‘must be removed’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) publicly urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) to resign on Thursday, echoing previous calls to remove him from leadership following his federal indictment on corruption charges.
“Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges,” the lawmaker wrote on social platform Bluesky.
“This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.”
Her statement comes after the Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered federal prosecutors to dismiss the corruption charges against Adams on Monday.
Still, Ocasio-Cortez isn’t alone in calling for his resignation.
“New York City deserves a Mayor accountable to the people, not beholden to the President. Mayor Adams should step down,” New York Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado (D) wrote in a Thursday post on the social platform X.
State law would allow Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to remove Adams upon “charges,” or he could resign.
In either case, the city would instate a temporary replacement and then hold a special election within 80 days.
New York primaries for the gubernatorial post are set to take place in June. Adams has named himself as a contender for the role and has not indicated any intention to resign.
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Vance meets with leader of far-right ******* party, exports MAGA message – The Washington Post
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New survey in NSW shows phone ban, vape laws 'helping students focus'
New survey in NSW shows phone ban, vape laws 'helping students focus'
Australia’s education minister says law reforms around phone usage in schools and vaping are helping the younger generation kick goals in the classroom.
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Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Donald Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why
Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Donald Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why
The Wall Street Journal has predicted that newly named Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will become the first of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees to leave their role.
“It’s hard to believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run Health and Human Services given his left-wing views,” wrote the conservative newspaper’s editorial board.
The notorious vaccine skeptic — who ran as an independent candidate in the 2024 election, before dropping out and endorsing Trump — has “coasted on the public backlash against the Covid overkill of vaccine mandates” and the purported censorship of public-health officials during former President Joe Biden’s administration, said the board.
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“Promising disruption is easy,” it noted. “The test of a cabinet is whether it delivers results. Our guess for first one to muster out is RFK Jr.”
Kennedy was confirmed as health secretary on Thursday. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was the only Republican to vote against Kennedy’s confirmation.
Trump during his 2024 campaign promised he would let Kennedy “go wild on health” if he won back the White House.
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Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized – CBS News
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Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests
Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests
Steve Smith expects Matt Kuhnemann will pass all tests on his bowling, saying he was “surprised” when told the spinner’s action had been reported.
Kuhnemann will undergo biomechanical testing on his action in the next 10 days, after match officials labelled it suspect during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
*********** officials have remained tight-lipped on the details of the test, but it’s expected Kuhnemann will be able to undergo the examination in Brisbane.
The spinner will be asked to complete several hours of bowling, with markers attached to his arm and in front of several cameras and ICC experts.
Kuhnemann will need to bowl with similar speed and ball revolutions to what he did in Sri Lanka, while showing his arm does not straighten more than the permitted 15 degrees.
The 28-year-old is still able to line up for Tasmania this week in the Sheffield Shield, with ICC rules only precluding him from playing international cricket.
*********** players and officials remain perplexed as to why Kuhnemann’s action had been reported now, given he has played 124 professional matches since 2017.
Kuhnemann also played two ODIs in Sri Lanka in 2022 and three Tests in India in 2023, before taking 16 wickets at 17.18 in Australia’s Test series win in Galle this month.
“It’s come as a bit of a surprise to me,” Smith, who captained Australia against Sri Lanka, said.
“He has been playing for eight years in professional cricket and nothing has been said in that amount of time.
“I am thinking of him, at present, he has to go through the process.
“We’re confident he will pass. He will go through that process back home, we wish him all the best.”
If Kuhnemann’s action is deemed ********, he would face a race to clear himself in order to return for Australia’s three Tests against the West Indies in June and July.
Touring teams regularly take an extra spinner on tours of the Caribbean, playing two tweakers if surfaces are drier.
Australia will also desperately want Kuhnemann back firing for the 2027 tour of India, given the left-armer’s point of difference and ability to complement Nathan Lyon.
Smith said he had only learnt of Kuhnemann being cited after Australia’s second Test win in Galle, and did not sense any issues during the series.
It comes as CricBuzz reported this week Sri Lankan players had raised concerns over Kuhnemann’s action in the Test series, before umpires referred him to the ICC.
Sri Lanka players were said to have spoken to their spin bowling coach Piyal Wijetunge, who defended Kuhnemann and believed their concerns were due to the left-armer’s unique wrist action.
“There were a few deliveries through the series though that didn’t quite feel right,” an unnamed Sri Lanka batter told CricBuzz.
“What we don’t understand is why the match officials, who were the same for both Tests, waited until the series was over before reporting his action.”
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This Absolutely Bonkers Valentine’s Day Post From The White House Is Going Viral
This Absolutely Bonkers Valentine’s Day Post From The White House Is Going Viral
As you likely know, President Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations is already underway, making once-safe spaces like schools and churches a stepping ground for ICE agents.
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Now, as both immigrant communities and full-fledged US citizens live in fear of arrests, the Trump administration apparently thought it’d be cute to celebrate uprooting people’s lives with a rhyme.
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Yes, the official White House Instagram account shared a Valentine’s Day post featuring the heads of Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, along with the words: “Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Come Here Illegally And We’ll Deport You.”
As you can imagine, people were shocked when scrolling led them to stumble upon the post.
“Is this an actual white house official account?” people couldn’t help but double check.
“I had to refresh twice to make sure this was real,” another said.
The post was called “disgusting, classless, and unprofessional.”
Someone said, “Never thought I’d see the day the Whitehouse would became a shitposting meme account but here we are.”
Making puns out of deporting families quickly earned Trump’s team a label of “the most childish administration that has ever existed.”
Especially considering the meaning behind today’s holiday. “This is disgusting,” a person said. “You just couldn’t resist a moment to spread hate on a day when ppl are celebrating love.”
In conclusion, here’s how many commenters feel about the state of the US and our political sphere: “We are a ******** joke!”
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Astronauts push back on Trump claim Biden abandoned them on space station – The Hill
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Metcalf breathes life into Warriors’ attack
Metcalf breathes life into Warriors’ attack
Luke Metcalf has shown there can be attacking life after Shaun Johnson at the Warriors, leading his side to a 36-10 pre-season flogging of a second-strength Melbourne in Hamilton.
In the Warriors’ last hit out before their NRL round-one match in Las Vegas and playing on a field modified in size accordingly, Metcalf starred in the No.7 jersey with a hand in four tries on Saturday.
Rising centre Ali Leiataua also showed his strike at centre, bagging a double as part of a 36-0 first-half rout, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s sidestep was on show as he scored twice.
Melbourne’s side looked nothing like the one that will face Parramatta in round one, with star recruit Stefano Utoikamanu the only guaranteed starter in their team.
Such was the Storm’s inexperience, they completed only five sets in the first 30 minutes as the Warriors had 75 per cent of possession.
That meant Utoikamanu had little impact in his first game for the Storm.
But while Melbourne will likely roll out a stronger side against North Queensland next Sunday, this was an important afternoon for the Warriors.
The retirements of halfback Johnson and captain Tohu Harris have landed them in wooden-spoon conversations in the pre-season, with particular concerns over their attack.
But Metcalf has the potential to be the club’s attacking future.
After being ravaged by injuries and limited to 26 games since his 2021 debut, he has the chance to make the No.7 jersey his own this year.
The 25-year-old set up the Warriors’ first try when he went to the line and created the numbers for Leiataua to bat on a ball for Taine Tuaupiki to score.
Another came in similar fashion when the half went to the right again and straightened up, creating the space for Tuaupiki to cross for his second.
Taking charge of the attack, Metcalf put up another bomb that led to a try when Storm winger Setu Tu spilled the ball and Tuivasa-Sheck crossed.
He also created the space for Leiataua to score before the break, with the centre dummying, pushing and forcing his way over from 20 metres out.
It was one of two tries for the 22-year-old, who barged over from close distance from a Te Maire Martin pass.
Chanel Harris-Tavita also impressed at five-eighth, changing the point of direction in the lead up to another Tuivasa-Sheck try.
Playing back on the wing this season, Tuivasa-Sheck showed all his old silky skills by stepping Sualauvi Faalogo from close distance.
Harris-Tavita then had a try of his own when he stepped and jinked through the Storm’s right-edge defence.
Metcalf and the vast majority of the Warriors’ top team did not return after halftime, before the Storm scored twice through Kane Bradley and Ben Talty.
The Warriors will face a far tougher challenge against Canberra in Vegas, but they have shown their potential to prosper post-Johnson.
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‘They could have called people to let us know’
‘They could have called people to let us know’
In late fall each year, the state of Pennsylvania opens its public lands to licensed deer hunters. Not only is this a source of food for many, but it also helps control the deer population and maintain balance in the environment. But the 2024-25 deer hunting season was disrupted by clear-cutting within mere weeks of the season’s opening date, ExploreClarion.com reported.
What’s happening?
State Game Lands Number 72 in Clarion County was subjected to a clear-cut logging operation in late 2024, during which valuable ****** birch timber was removed.
But the way the operation was conducted left less valuable trees and debris behind — many of those pieces hanging precariously from other trees, where they could fall at any time, which is why they’re known as “widowmakers.” Other logs and branches blocked paths through the woods.
Hunters protested, and some even had tree stands in the woods that were now inaccessible. Facing fines for leaving the equipment after the end of hunting season but danger if they tried to retrieve it from the mess left behind, the hunters were presented with a dilemma.
“They could have called people to let us know,” said Scott Anthony, a local hunter, per Explore Clarion. “Instead, they just went in, cut everything, and buried our stuff.”
Why is this use of public lands important?
There are ecological arguments in favor of controlled logging. Removing mature trees can open the tree canopy and let sunlight down to the forest floor, allowing younger trees and shorter bushes to grow. This provides food and cover for wildlife, which is good for the ecosystem and hunters alike.
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However, an operation of this type should have happened in spring to allow time for the area to recover and the wildlife to adjust before winter. There should also have been cleanup efforts to keep the area safe and accessible.
According to Explore Clarion, this clear-cut was so poorly planned that some hunters questioned whether it was even authorized by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Bill Snyder, a local retired biologist and long-time hunter, contacted the Game Commission in Harrisburg to ask about the clear-cut and was shocked to find that the officials he talked with were unaware of the activity.
“The guy I spoke to said, ‘I don’t know anything about it,'” Snyder said, per Explore Clarion.
Hopefully, more awareness and communication between officials and the public will result in better future planning.
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