West storms trigger closures across Arizona and California
Western storms dump heavy snow in mountain zones and soaking rain in lower elevations, closing Interstates 17 and 40 in northern Arizona, stranding motorists near Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Utility crews restore power to over 10,000 homes as winds gust past 100 mph in Sierra Nevada and Mammoth Lakes.
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Emergency response criticized after New York snowstorm
New York City faced heavy 911 call volumes after a post Christmas blizzard, with Mayor Bloomberg noting public nonemergency calls and drivers ignoring guidance. FDNY increased ambulances as backlogs rose, a sensitive labor case saw a laboring woman deliver an unconscious baby who died, and officials pledged accountability while reviewing response failures amid widespread snowfall.
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Ironing a plastic patch. cleaning a scorched iron
Dear Heloise offers two cleaning tips for a melted plastic mess on an iron. First, with the iron cold, wipe with a cloth dampened in diluted white vinegar and repeat as needed. King Features notes this home fix.
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