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CBS News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Triple-digit "feels-like" temps across South Florida to start week
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot workweek ahead for South Florida. Monday got off to a warm start with temperatures in the lower 80s. In the afternoon, temperatures will be in the low 90s. While a heat advisory is not in effect, "feels-like" temperatures could climb to 105 degrees in the afternoon. The triple-digit heat indices will continue each afternoon this week. It's important to stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing and limit outdoor afternoon activities. After a dry weekend, isolated morning showers will return along the coastal metro areas this week along with inland afternoon storms. There is a 10% chance of stray morning showers on Monday, with a 20% chance for inland storms during the afternoon. A similar pattern will continue each day this week with a 20-30% chance. For those seeking to beat the heat at the beach, the rip current risk is low but the UV index is extreme. Don't forget the sunscreen along with an extra bottle of water as you head out to the coast. There are no marine alerts for boaters in the Atlantic waters and the Keys.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Drier air moves in after round of scattered showers across South Florida
Scattered showers and storms will move across South Florida on Thursday before drier air moves in just in time for the weekend. The chance of rain will be highest in the morning through the midday hours, with the potential for some heavy downpours and localized flooding. The atmosphere remains juicy and unstable due to an upper-level area of low pressure which has led to all the wet weather over the last few days. Afternoon highs will climb to the low 90s, but when the humidity is factored in, it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s. There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme. There are no alerts or advisories for boaters over the Atlantic or Keys waters. Late Thursday afternoon, a plume of Saharan dust will begin to move and storms will push inland and to the west. The drier air and high pressure will bring drier, hotter conditions on Friday and through the weekend. It will be a scorcher due to the lack of rain and cloud coverage. Highs will soar to the low 90s and it will feel like the triple-digits. The National Weather Service may issue heat advisories. Early to middle of next week the chance of rain rises with the potential for passing showers and a few storms. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a trough of low pressure over the north-central Gulf that has a low potential (10% chance) of development as it moves generally westward across the north-central portion of the Gulf. Regardless of development, this system is expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for flooding along the Gulf coast.
CNBC
21-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
This crypto treasury firm is vying to be the MicroStrategy of ether–but with a focus on generating yield
The latest crypto treasury company is set to hit the public market with an ambitious plan to build the largest public vehicle for institutional exposure to ether. The Ether Machine will begin trading on the Nasdaq Monday under the ticker ETHM, once a merger with blank check company Dynamix Corporation is complete. Andrew Keys, the co-founder and chairman of the new company, has committed about $645 million in an anchor investment. The entity is backed by crypto investors 10T Holdings, Electric Capital, Pantera Capital and more. The company is the latest in an emerging cohort of new entities vying to become the MicroStrategy of Ethereum by replicating the bitcoin proxy's successful accumulation strategy, but around ether, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, rather than bitcoin. Keys' company plans to differentiate with a focus on yield generation through "staking" rather than simply buying and holding the ether. Staking is a mechanism for generating yield by contributing to network operations around security and transaction processing. By purchasing ether from a crypto exchange or buying shares of an ether ETF, investors would get exposure to the coin's price, "but without access to the dividend," Keys explained. "Ether produces yield if it's properly managed," he told CNBC's "Squawk Box" Monday. "The ETFs right now don't generate yield because they don't enable staking … we're able to enable staking and we're able to do other additional risk management on top of that." On Thursday, BlackRock filed with the SEC to include staking to its popular ETHA ether ETF, which just logged a record week of inflows. The ability to stake makes ether a "more productive" asset than bitcoin, according to Keys. The Bitcoin network "has one asset on it, bitcoin, that can be moved from peer to peer, but Ethereum can tokenize any asset," Keys said. It's "able to embed any type of digital asset – a bar of gold, a barrel of oil, a stock, a bond, a derivative – into digital legal agreements, and in doing so, you're able to expedite the velocity of money. You can have employment contracts that get paid by the minute, as an example." Shares of Dynamix jumped 30% in premarket trading. The Ether Machine follows Bitmine Immersion Technologies – the company newly chaired by Fundstrat's Tom Lee and more recently backed by Peter Thiel – in its ether treasury ambitions. Pantera was also a backer of Bitmine. Also this year, SharpLink Gaming, whose board is chaired by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, also initiated an ETH treasury strategy; and Bit Digital recently exited bitcoin mining to focus on its ETH treasury and staking plans. Ether has taken the spotlight in crypto from bitcoin in recent months as investors anticipated the stablecoin bill known as the GENIUS Act would be signed into the first major U.S. crypto law, which President Trump did Friday. The regulatory clarity should benefit institutions and brands becoming more interested in tokenization, which includes stablecoins, most of which are issued on the Ethereum network. Ether has doubled in the last three months and last week, ether ETFs posted a record $2.18 billion in weekly inflows.
USA Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LSU football wide receiver commit remains top ranked pass catcher in new rankings
LSU wide receiver commit Tristen Keys was named the best at his position in the initial Rivals300 rankings for the 2026 recruiting class. Keys, the only five-star prospect on the list, leads a top five of uncommitted Jase Mathews, Clemson's Naeem Burroughs, Alabama's Cederian Morgan, and Oregon's Messiah Hampton. There are four committed to play at SEC schools in the top 10. Keys committed to LSU in March. The Hattiesburg, MS native is the top recruit out of Mississippi and No. 7 overall, per RIvals' Industry Rankings. He chose the Tigers over Ole Miss, USC, and Alabama. While he took other official visits following his commitment, Keys stuck with LSU since his initial announcement. He is one of three wide receivers in the Tigers' 2026 class, in addition to Kenny Darby and Jabari Mack. LSU ranks eighth nationally and fifth in the SEC for the 2026 cycle, per Rivals' Industry Rankings. Here are the top 10 wide receivers in the Rivals300 rankings.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How A $32 Grouper Sandwich In Florida Almost Became The Statewide Poster Child For Inflation
The price of Florida's unofficial lunch, the grouper fish sandwich, has become a talking point after Governor Ron DeSantis publicly used a $32 menu price at a popular restaurant to illustrate the impact of inflation. The governor's remarks set off a ripple of local debate, with some residents and visitors expressing surprise at the cost, while others, including industry workers, see high prices as an ongoing reality for anyone who eats local seafood. In coastal communities from Jacksonville to the Keys, the grouper sandwich has never been a bargain option. Today, a sandwich made with fresh, wild-caught grouper typically ranges from $18 to $35. While it is true that some spots charge less, prices remain well above those for farmed or frozen fish sandwiches, and as with any restaurant menu item, the higher price points are typically found at more upscale restaurants. The cost of this sandwich reflects a tangled net of factors, with rising cost rippling outward from managing fish populations and supporting local fisheries to the practical obstacles of bringing a fresh, wild catch from ocean to easy to focus on sticker shock, but it is important to recognize what diners are actually getting: A substantial piece of wild-caught and regulated seafood. As DeSantis noticed, inflation means rising costs, from ingredients and kitchen gear to air conditioning and labor. All of these add to the cost of every sandwich served, so there's just no way to net a bargain-basement price on real Florida grouper. Read more: 10 Ingredients With Way More Protein Than You Realize No Free Lunch: The Real Costs Of Reeling In Grouper Understanding the true cost of a grouper sandwich requires looking deeper into the economic and ecological reality of fishing in Florida's waters today. Wild-caught grouper can't be mass-produced to lower costs or boost supply, and local fishermen face unpredictable work, tough weather, and strict rules designed to keep fish stocks sustainable. Quick transport and careful handling is essential to make sure the fish is still fresh by the time it reaches the restaurant. Grouper is a slow-growing, bottom-dwelling fish most often caught on offshore reefs. Strict regulations of Florida's fishing grounds mean that each grouper brought to market represents a significant investment of time, equipment, and quota shares. High demand, limited supply, and the costs of fuel, permits, and labor all add up, making local grouper, like many local vs. commercially produced foods, a premium product compared to frozen imports or fish sourced from less regulated waters. Keeping grouper on the menu at all is a balancing act. Current regulations are designed to protect wild populations and help them survive as ocean conditions shift. Since the 1950s, sea levels in South Florida have risen more than eight inches, and scientists point to warming trends that threaten the entire ecosystem. For coastal communities who depend on local fishing, the price of a sandwich now mirrors both economic pressures and the growing uncertainties of a rapidly changing environment. High Stakes, High Tides In some ways, the attention to price distracts from more substantive questions about what Floridians want from their local food system. Lower prices are possible if restaurants use imported or farmed fish instead of locally caught seafood, but that tradeoff affects flavor, quality, and the future of the region's independent fisheries. The debate also overlooks the reality that nearly all wild-caught seafood, especially species as tightly regulated as grouper, will always come at a premium. Rather than a simple sign of economic trouble, the grouper sandwich's price may be an indicator of careful stewardship, community investment, and the high value placed on authentic local ingredients. Supporting local seafood keeps jobs and skills in the state and helps preserve Florida's culinary heritage. As with so many Florida traditions, the real story is found in the details, not just the headlines. There is no endless, perpetually renewing supply waiting offshore; the choices Floridians make now will shape the future of their coastlines and the entrees at their restaurants. Wild-caught grouper is a connection to Florida's ecology and local history. The true cost of a grouper sandwich is a reflection of the work, care, and restraint required to keep something special on the menu, even as the tides keep changing. Read the original article on Tasting Table. Solve the daily Crossword
