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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Nov. 27, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A cold front will sweep through on Thanksgiving Day, allowing for cooler air to filter in throughout the day. High temperatures on Thursday will be in the upper 70s or near 80 degrees. Anticipate a chilly Friday morning with lows in the upper 50s, with some upper 40s possible north of Lake Okeechobee. A brisk wind will keep highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s on Friday afternoon.
Forecast: Drenching Downpours & T'Storms Developing Thursday
WEATHER SUMMARY The pattern is about to become very active again over the next few days with downpours and thunderstorms. This in large part thanks to an upper level feature that will be moving over the peninsula. Some of the computer guidance shows between 3 and 5 inches of rain by Sunday afternoon with isolated heavier amounts. Some flooding is possible, especially if we begin to see training (thunderstorms and downpours moving over the same areas over and over).
TROPICS: New tropical wave to keep an eye on
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the coast of Africa during the second half of the weekend. Slow development is possible next week as it moves west-northwest at 15-20 mph. TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide The water is kind of chilly out there though, so we'll see. As of now formation chances are only about 20% during the next 7 days. Elsewhere, it's very quiet out there.
FORECAST: Cooler through Friday, big changes for the weekend
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As we head into Thursday evening, the weather continues to be rather cloudy. A chillier night is expected across the region as temperatures cool into the mid-upper 40s for the Treasure Coast, to low/mid 50s in the Palm Beaches. By Friday we will clear out some and highs will start to warm up a bit, into the low/mid 70s.
We should totally be calling them gymnastics work groups
We should totally be calling them gymnastics work groups I’m obsessed with the Olympics. The competition, the athlete stories, the settings — all of it. I think our television has been on more in the past week than in the previous year. I just can’t get enough, and the rest of the family is right there with me. But there’s one thing making me crazy. It’s the overuse of the word “team”. I know, I know. I’m being pedantic. But that word has a bit of magic to it for me.
Here's what's happening down at the Jersey shore this weekend
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Update on Feb. 2023 Neo migration service security breach
Neo has made progress in addressing the security breach that occurred on Feb. 8, 2023, involving unauthorized token transfers from the N3 migration service. As a result, tokens from one of the three addresses used by the attacker have been recovered. The attacker, who surfaced on Feb. 13, 2023 demanding a ransom, verified their involvement by sharing the private key for one of the addresses. Since the breach, Neo Global Development has continued efforts to secure the network and recover lost assets.
Pixudi unveils 2024 roadmap: New duels, seasons, and more
Blockchain-powered and NFT-enabled online board race game Pixudi has released its 2024 roadmap, with enhancements and new features aimed at taking the game’s development to the next level. Roadmap items include revamping dueling mechanics, launching new seasons, and introducing a dynamic game economy. Partially funded by GrantShares, Pixudi officially launched in late 2023 utilizing Neo blockchain technology for payments, NFT minting, and data storage via NeoFS.
Neo & Mega Oasis partner to celebrate Lunar New Year with Neo Fortune Envelope NFT campaign
In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, Neo is launching a Fortune Envelope NFT campaign and prize giveaway in collaboration with Mega Oasis. This festive initiative offers community members a chance to win a share of $500 in GAS, adding a crypto twist to the traditional exchange of fortune envelopes. Participants can engage with the campaign through two simple steps, starting with claiming at least one Neo Fortune Envelope NFT. The next step involves sending one of these NFTs to another user.
MegaOasis and Mpozzecco unveil "Virtual Visions": A symphony of color, history, and digital creation
Mpozzecco, an acclaimed artist hailing from Turkey, has released his NFT “Virtual Visions” on the MegaOasis platform. The minting period began on Jan. 24, and is scheduled to conclude at 10:00 a.m. (UTC) on Jan. 31. There is a maximum of 20 NFTs available, with eight having been minted at the time of press.
How to unleash high performance by paying attention
How to unleash high performance by paying attention Even at just 39, Brad Snyder has already lived quite a full life. I’ll spare you the remarkable details (they’re just a Wikipedia click away anyway), except for two. • On September 11, 2011, Brad was permanently blinded when he stepped on a buried IED in Afghanistan while trying to help victims of a first IED that had exploded minutes before.
Neo APAC Hackathon winner: magipop - a DAO focusing on community co-creation
magipop, a DAO formed around the concept of community co-creation, clinched the grand prize victory in the AI, Social & DAO category of the recent Neo APAC Hackathon. With its victory, the team walked away with the category’s $10,000 award, among other prizes. The magipop team is driven to be on the leading edge of the “Passion Economy,” an emerging marketplace centered on creators who are motivated by love for their craft rather than the pursuit of fame or financial gain.
Meme2Earn introduces Creator Leaderboard
Meme2Earn has unveiled its new Creator Leaderboard, introducing a new way to earn cryptocurrency via engagement with the platform. Users now have the opportunity to share in monthly rewards of 1 trillion TIPS by interacting on Meme2Earn.com and climbing the leaderboard. The Meme2Earn Creator Leaderboard operates on a monthly cycle, with the top 100 users sharing the reward pool.
Beyond play: Diverse skillsets, navigating challenges, and opportunities in the blockchain gaming landscape
In the evolving blockchain gaming sector, developers from various professional backgrounds have brought their skillsets to Neo, all with a vision of leveraging the technology offered by blockchain to create even more engaging gameplay. Launching a game requires much more than just programming knowledge. It also takes storytelling, marketing, visual artistry, and a host of other skills and abilities, and there is a world of opportunity in this space for both coders and non-coders alike.
Neo ecosystem representatives visit Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for policy discussions
Neo community members were part of a Colorado contingency of blockchain builders and entrepreneurs who were recently in Washington, D.C. to talk with Colorado’s elected legislators about building in blockchain. The trip was organized and chaperoned by Coinbase and its nonprofit advocacy group Stand With Crypto. COZ CEO Tyler Adams and NNT’s Dylan Grabowski represented Neo on the visit to Capitol Hill to discuss their work in the Neo ecosystem and across Colorado.
Please let me holiday like I holiday
The holidays, vacation, winter break, Christmas break, etc. The period coming up later in December gets called many things in parts of the world that celebrate major holidays this time of year. I saw someone on social media say welcome to looking for your dog’s poop using your phone flashlight season. As an evening dog walker myself, living in an area where it’s dark by 5pm this time of year, that hit hard. Let me add one to the list. “Out of office reply” season.
Flamingo Finance launches monthly community Zealy campaigns with $1,000 rewards
In a move to further engage and reward its community, Flamingo Finance has launched its Monthly Community Zealy Campaigns, with total monthly prize pools of US $1,000 in FLM and GAS up for grabs. This initiative follows the success of the Flamingo Finance Turns 3: $3,333 Birthday Giveaway event on Zealy, which concluded in late October. Each month, participants in these campaigns will complete tasks on the Zealy platform to earn points, known on the platform as XP.
Neo brands EVM-compatible sidechain ‘Neo X’
Neo has named its EVM-compatible sidechain ‘Neo X’. The name results from a contest where entrants submitted suggestions and voted on the most popular options. The final winner was selected by a panel of judges from the Neo Foundation, Neo Global Development, and the Neo community. ‘Neo X’ was submitted by Twitter user devrick (@devrick_fi), who comes away with a US $10,000 prize.
Meme2Earn hosting Neo sidechain meme contest with US $1,000 TIPS prize pool
Meme2Earn has launched the Neo Sidechain Naming Campaign Meme Contest. This event invites the global meme community to contribute their creativity in parallel with Neo’s ongoing Sidechain Naming Campaign. The contest, which began Nov. 13 and runs through Nov. 27, is offering a total prize pool of US $1,000 in TIPS tokens. Recently, Neo unveiled its latest initiative: an EVM-compatible and MEV-resistant sidechain, a significant step towards an even more inclusive and robust blockchain infrastructure.
Meme2Earn rolls out Zealy campaign with US $1,000 TIPS reward pool
Meme2Earn, the platform at the intersection of memes and cryptocurrency, has launched a new community campaign hosted on the Zealy platform, accompanied by a US $1,000 reward pool in TIPS tokens. The initiative is set to bolster community engagement and creative contribution through meme creation. The campaign began Nov. 8 and will conclude on Dec. 8 at 1:00 p.m. (UTC). The campaign requires participants to complete quests to earn XP.
Neo launches US $20,000 community campaign to name its new EVM sidechain
Neo has commenced a campaign to name its new EVM-compatible sidechain, currently under development. The contest stands not just as a call for creative expression but also a reflection of Neo’s drive for community engagement. With an anticipation to unveil the sidechain’s TestNet by year’s end, Neo is turning to its user base to etch a name that resonates with its Smart Economy vision, sweetening the deal with a $20,000 prize pool for active contributors.
Neo unveils details of EVM-compatible sidechain
Neo founder Da Hongfei has unveiled the details of an EVM-compatible sidechain, with plans for TestNet to launch at the end of the year. Goals for the sidechain include bringing advanced security, privacy, and usability to the growing DeFi space, with the critical objective of robustness to Maximal Extractable Value attacks and manipulation. MEV is a prevalent challenge associated with Ethereum and other chains, and the Neo team aims to achieve EVM compatibility while maintaining MEV protection.
Neo to celebrate MainNet’s 7th anniversary with community assembly
Neo will host its second Neo Community Assembly in Hong Kong from Oct. 26 to 31. The news comes as Neo celebrates its seven-year MainNet anniversary, having first gone live on Oct. 17, 2016. The NCA is a gathering of Neo’s sponsored communities for a week-long session of intensive discussions, planning, and team building.
Unemployment is Turning Me into a Swiftie
I've spent a disproportionate amount of my unemployed time coalescing my thoughts and feelings about Taylor Swift. It didn't start out this way; it wasn't intentional. It began innocently enough, with crowd-angle video snippets of moments from Taylor's Eras concert tour finding their way into my Facebook feed. Oh look, Lionel Messi scored another goal, inexplicably playing for a gosh darn no-foolin' American soccer team. Hmm, somebody else went to see Barbie. Hey pictures of someone's dinner.
Neo commits US $1 million to boost Hong Kong’s web3 development
Neo has partnered with Web3Labs to roll out an accelerator initiative aimed at fostering Hong Kong’s Web3 industry. The alliance sees Neo contributing US $1 million to the Web3.0 Global Acceleration Program, offering aspiring Web3 project teams a wealth of resources – from funding and technical support to additional ecosystem advantages. Web3Labs is primed to respond to the Hong Kong government’s policy on virtual asset development.
DENVER WALLS festival blends art and blockchain with innovative ITEM Systems NFI technology
COZ brought non-fungible item technology to the DENVER WALLS festival, which ran from Sep. 22 through Oct. 3. Denver’s River North neighborhood, a district already well known for its vibrant murals and street art scenery, was ground zero for the event, which demonstrated a potential future where blockchain technology can amplify public art experiences.
DENVER WALLS festival blends art and blockchain with COZ's innovative NFI technology
COZ brought non-fungible item technology to the DENVER WALLS festival, which ran from Sep. 22 through Oct. 3. Denver’s River North neighborhood, a district already well known for its vibrant murals and street art scenery, was ground zero for the event, which demonstrated a potential future where blockchain technology can amplify public art experiences.
NeoCast, NeoPay, Kooka, and Omniport win awards at Bangalore hackathon
Four teams stood out at the August GAS Station held in Bangalore during the APAC Hackathon tour. This in-person event, which took place Aug. 26 and 27, was the third of five stops leading up to the final showcase in Hong Kong. The two Excellence Prize winners from Bangalore will participate in the finale for a share of the prize pool, which boasts approximately US $1 million in rewards and support.
Kekkai, Chainrewardz, and FUO win awards at Tokyo GAS Station
Kekkai, Chainrewardz, and FUO were recipients of awards at the first stop on Neo’s APAC Hackathon tour. The in-person event, called a GAS Station, took place in Tokyo on July 22 and 23, offering panel discussions and hacking sessions. The winners were awarded token prizes, and two of the teams also received invitations and travel grants to participate in the tour’s final event taking place in Hong Kong in October.
Flamingo Restores Cross-Chain Functionality After Two-Month Hiatus Following Poly Network Attack
Flamingo Finance has restored its cross-chain functionality after a two-month interruption. This service disruption stemmed from a security breach on Poly Network, the cross-chain protocol Flamingo uses. On July 2, there was an attack on Poly Network, the cross-chain bridge Flamingo utilizes for cross-chain transactions such as wrapping and unwrapping assets from one blockchain to another.
Flamingo Finance now sponsoring Meme2Earn contests
Flamingo Finance, the DeFi platform built on Neo N3, has been named a sponsor of Meme2Earn’s Meme of the Day contests. Flamingo Finance will sponsor Wednesdays, joining long-term sponsors Ghostmarket (Fridays) and nDapp.org (Tuesdays), as well as more recently named sponsor Xatoxi (Mondays). Meme2Earn launched in May 2022 and was initially designed for meme creators and consumers, with a plan to expand service offerings for advertising other projects.
Down at the Shore: Meteorologist Chris Sowers is in Margate to see what's happening down at the New Jersey shore this weekend
Here's what's happening down at the Jersey shore this weekend Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:13PM MARGATE, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Action News Meteorologist Chris Sowers took a trip down the Jersey shore to Margate to showcase all of the fun going on this weekend. Sowers has the latest on family-friendly events down the shore as well as this weekend's forecast. Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Upcoming Meme2Earn contest to feature Flamingo Finance, equivalent of US $1,500 in rewards
Meme2Earn is giving away US $1,500 in FLM and TIPS as part of an upcoming meme contest featuring Flamingo Finance. The contest runs from 10 a.m. (UTC) Thursday, July 20, through 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. A bonus airdrop of 1 trillion TIPS will be distributed amongst qualifying account holders. To participate, users must create or already have a Meme2Earn account.
Here's what's happening down at the Jersey shore this weekend
BREAKING NEWSTemporary lanes of I-95 in Philly to reopen Friday: PennDOT Live video of Interstate 95 repairs in Philadelphia WATCH LIVE Welcome, Your Account Log Out ByChris Sowers and 6abc Digital Staff Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:16PM LONG BEACH ISLAND, New Jersey (WPVI) -- The rain is definitely putting a damper on the first official weekend of summer at the shore. But there are still plenty of events set to take place.
TOTHEMOON holding second Item NFT airdrop; snapshot August 5th - NEO News Today
Ads TOTHEMOON will airdrop Item NFTs to holders of Waxing Crescent Phase Character NFTs, with a wallet snapshot taking place at 6pm (UTC) on August 5. Holders must delist these Character NFTs from all marketplaces prior to the snapshot in order to be eligible. Item NFTs will be distributed according to the following: TOTHEMOON is a strategic community-building NFT game built on Neo N3 where collectors engage with the moon-themed metaverse.
TOTHEMOON holding second Item NFT airdrop; snapshot August 5th
August 2, 2022 in Airdrop, Gaming, General, NFT TOTHEMOON will airdrop Item NFTs to holders of Waxing Crescent Phase Character NFTs, with a wallet snapshot taking place at 6pm (UTC) on August 5. Holders must delist these Character NFTs from all marketplaces prior to the snapshot in order to be eligible.
Here's what happening down the Jersey Shore this weekend
WILWOOD, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Families are enjoying themselves down the shore this summer as plenty of fun events take place. Meteorologist Chris Sowers has everything fun happening this weekend down Wildwood, New Jersey. Copyright © 2021 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Cummins Employee Recognizes Wor
It was a Sunday in February 2018 and my family and I were out having an early dinner before heading home to watch the big game. All three of our boys were excited, as they were just getting old enough to really enjoy big events like this. The waitress interrupted our chatter as she came to take our order. “So, who’s going to win tonight?” she asked, while collecting our menus. All of us gave our predictions. Well, all of us except our youngest son Gabe, who was eight years old at the time.
"The right to vote is the essence of a democratic society"
Cummins supports the Business Roundtable’s recent statement on the importance of voting and we agree “the right to vote is the essence of a democratic society.” Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins Inc. We are active in, and support, efforts to advance voter accessibility and to make this fundamental right more broadly available. We are stronger as a nation when more people vote and are engaged in the civic process.
Chris Sowers with the Accuweather forecast during Action News mornings on March 27, 2021
Experts weigh in on kids suffering with mental health during pandemic
Chris Sowers with the Accuweather Forecast during Action News Mornings on March 20, 2021
SUNDAY: Gorgeous weather day! High of 62, low of 37 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Welcome to the first day of Spring! Beautiful Saturday on tap with a high of 57 and sunshine! MONDAY: Sunshine continues with a high of 62, low of 41 TUESDAY: Partly Sunny, warm with a high of 64, low of 46 WEDNESDAY: Clouds, some sun with a high of 63, low of 51 THURSDAY: Cloudy, showers with a high of 66, low of 54 FRIDAY: A.M. Rain, some sun with a high of 64, low of 47 Related topics:...
Christmas 2020 Forecast: Here's what we know for possible White Christmas in Philadelphia
The picture will become clearer as the week progresses, but here is how the forecast looks now. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With just days to go, the big question is: Will Philadelphia get a White Christmas? Historically, there is only an 8% chance of Philadelphia getting snow on Christmas. DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS? Historically, Philadelphia has around 8% chance of having 1" of snow on the ground Christmas morning. Here are chances across the country. You can zoom in and check any location.
Easterbrook’s Partial-Truth Lie a Short-Sighted Response
Expressing a partial truth might prove helpful in escaping lie detection and consequences in disputes or scandal, at least temporarily, yet if it is discovered it is going to be labeled as an even more egregious lie with greater costs.
Philadelphia AccuWeather forecast for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
TONIGHT: Clouds increase overnight. Or low drops to 26 in Philadelphia with some suburbs dipping into the low 20s. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for our far western counties of Lancaster, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, western Chester and the Poconos from 9am to 6pm Monday. A quick burst of snow could lead to slushy snow covered roads and low visibility for a time. Drive slowly and use caution.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
TONIGHT: Periods of rain and drizzle. Lows 37-44. MONDAY: Cloudy and damp with periods of rain. The rain will taper off during the afternoon. High 54. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SUNDAY: Any morning faint sunshine quickly gives way to increasing clouds with rain arriving during the afternoon hours. The rain looks to be heavy overnight. High 48. TUESDAY (NEW YEAR'S EVE): Look for partly sunny skies and the return of cooler air as we get set to ring in the new year. It will be a breezy day with a high of 50.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 29-34. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SATURDAY: Areas of fog during the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon. High 52. SUNDAY: Morning sunshine gives way to increasing clouds with rain arriving during the late afternoon and evening hours. The rain may be heavy overnight. High 47. MONDAY: Cloudy and damp with periods of rain. The rain will taper off during the afternoon. High 52.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
SATURDAY: Areas of fog during the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon. High 52. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 29-34. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Meteorologist Chris Sowers says sunshine returns Saturday, with rain arriving late Sunday SUNDAY: Morning sunshine gives way to increasing clouds with rain arriving during the late afternoon and evening hours. The rain may be heavy overnight. High 47. MONDAY: Cloudy and damp with periods of rain. The rain will taper off during the afternoon.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 29-34. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SATURDAY: Areas of fog during the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon. High 52. SUNDAY: Morning sunshine gives way to increasing clouds with rain arriving during the late afternoon and evening hours. The rain may be heavy overnight. High 47. MONDAY: Cloudy and damp with periods of rain. The rain will taper off during the afternoon. High 52.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
THURSDAY (KWANZA'S ARRIVAL): Clouds, some sun. High 46. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cold. Areas of freezing fog developing after midnight. This may create some slick spots out there so drive slowly. Lows 26-30. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and very mild. A spotty shower is possible during the morning. High 52. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. High 51. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and very mild. Rain arriving during the afternoon. High 56. MONDAY: A few leftover showers are possible during the morning.
AccuWeather forecast for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, cold. Lows 28-32. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SUNDAY (ARRIVAL OF HANUKKAH): Mostly Sunny, milder. High 46. MONDAY: Mostly sunny, nice. High 51. CHRISTMAS EVE: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High 49. CHRISTMAS DAY: Partly sunny, dry and mild. High 48. THURSDAY: More clouds than sun. High 46. FRIDAY: Becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of a showers. High 48. SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. High 47.
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