Tag: advised

After river rescues, Cannon River paddlers advised to use caution

High water on the Cannon River is hiding branches and downed trees that could entangle kayakers and canoeists, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas warned Sunday. Underwater branches and downed trees were part of the reason nine people had to be rescued after two canoes and a kayak capsized Saturday on the Cannon River. Three adults […]

Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk’s $56 billion pay

(Reuters) – Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla shareholders to reject a $56 billion pay package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, which if passed would be the largest pay package for a CEO in corporate America. The report cited reasons like the “excessive size” of the pay deal, […]

Caution advised as Highway 69/Expressway work gets underway

Apr. 13—A major construction project is set to shift into high gear during the coming week along U.S. Highway 69/George Nigh Expressway in McAlester. The project will result in only two lanes of traffic for the normally four-lane highway as work is underway during most of the project. Officials are advising everyone to be cautious […]

New York City defends AI chatbot that advised entrepreneurs to break laws

By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending the city’s new artificial intelligence chatbot that has been caught in recent days giving business owners wrong answers or advice that, if followed, would entail breaking the law. When launched as a pilot in October, the MyCity chatbot was touted […]

Public advised to stay out of Los Angeles County beaches

As a heavy rainstorm pummels Southern California this weekend, officials are asking the public to avoid all Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of bacteria. Due to recent rainfall, excessive bacteria and debris can seep from nearby city streets and mountain areas, likely contaminating ocean waters, especially around discharging storm drains, creeks and […]

Travelers advised to ‘behave more ethically’

One of the world’s largest cities is running out of water, and day zero could happen as soon as June, according to experts. Mexico City is facing a dire water crisis as climate change continues to bring severe droughts and high temperatures that are causing extra strain on the city’s aging infrastructure. Some neighborhoods have […]

Public advised to stay out of these Los Angeles County beaches

Officials are asking the public to stay out of these Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of bacteria. People who enter the ocean water during this period could become ill, especially children, the elderly, or those who are immunocompromised, said the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Due to recent rainfall, excessive bacteria […]

Travelers advised to delay driving due to freezing drizzle

Dec. 30—ROCHESTER — Freezing drizzle in southern Minnesota is making roads dangerous for travel. Light freezing drizzle is making its way through Southeast Minnesota on Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 2023. People in the Rochester area can expect slippery roads and reduced visibility throughout the evening. The National Weather Service is advising people to delay traveling, […]