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Biden claims Delaware firefighters almost died at his home despite minor damage
President Biden stated Tuesday that Delaware firefighters almost died battling a small fireplace in his kitchen in 2004 — although an area fireplace official stated on the time that the blaze was shortly extinguished.
Biden typically turns heads with questionable biographical claims and made the comment whereas testifying to the bravery of firefighters throughout digital remarks to a fireplace prevention summit.
“I used to be doing ‘Meet the Press’ and lightning struck a little bit pond behind my home, got here up via the bottom into the air con system and ended up producing thick black smoke,” Biden stated of the blaze at his house in Wilmington, Del. “And from the basement to the third flooring, the attic, every little thing was ruined.
“And the kitchen flooring — we nearly misplaced a pair firefighters, they inform me, as a result of the kitchen flooring was — the burning between the beams and in the home along with, it nearly collapsed into the basement,” the president added.
Biden drew criticism simply final week for telling a much less detailed model of the story to Hurricane Ian victims in Florida, saying “we all know the sensation” of experiencing vital house harm.
“We didn’t lose our house, however lightning struck and we misplaced an terrible lot of it,” Biden stated.
On the time of the fireplace at Biden’s house, Cranston Heights, Del., Fireplace Firm Chief George Lamborn instructed The Related Press, “Fortunately, we received it fairly early. The fireplace was beneath management in 20 minutes.”
The Publish couldn’t instantly attain Lamborn or a member of the Cranston Heights Fireplace Firm for touch upon Biden’s newest account.
The president’s telling of the home fireplace has garnered scrutiny for years, together with when Biden stated final November, “I do know, having had a home burn down with my spouse in it — she received out safely, God prepared — that having a good portion of it burn, I can inform: 10 minutes makes a hell of a distinction.”
Biden, who turns 80 subsequent month, is the oldest-ever American president and critics routinely query his psychological health — with concentrate on his wellbeing rising final month when Biden looked for the late Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) at an occasion, regardless of publicly mourning her loss of life eight weeks earlier.
However Biden’s behavior of sharing false biographical particulars stretches again a long time and he routinely offers inaccurate info in a bid to construct a private connection together with his audiences.
Biden instructed an viewers final week in Puerto Rico that “I used to be type of raised in the Puerto Rican group at house, politically.” Solely about 2,000 Puerto Ricans lived in Delaware when he was launching his profession and his biographies include no details about interacting with the small group.
Biden final September instructed Jewish leaders that he remembered “spending time at” and “going to” Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 after the worst anti-Semitic assault in US historical past, in which 11 folks have been murdered. The synagogue stated he by no means visited and the White Home later stated he was pondering about a 2019 telephone name to the synagogue’s rabbi.
Later that month, Biden instructed an Idaho viewers that his “first job provide” got here from native lumber and wooden merchandise enterprise Boise Cascade. The corporate stated his story was information to them.
In January, Biden instructed college students at traditionally black faculties in Atlanta that he was arrested a number of occasions whereas protesting in favor of civil rights — one other declare for which there is no proof.
Biden stated on the Naval Academy’s commencement ceremony in Could that he was appointed to the army faculty in 1965 by the late Sen. J. Caleb Boggs (R-Del.). A search of Boggs’ archives failed to flip up proof of the appointment.
And Biden has instructed at the least eight occasions as president a chronologically not possible story involving a former Amtrak conductor to underscore his love of passenger rail — most just lately final month whereas internet hosting union negotiators in the Oval Workplace to rejoice the obvious aversion of a main rail strike.
Biden admitted final month to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that “I wasn’t arrested” attempting to go to Nelson Mandela throughout the apartheid period, regardless of saying so at the least 3 times in 2020.
The president’s dangerous press for sharing false biographical particulars dates again to at the least the Nineteen Eighties. He ended his first presidential marketing campaign in 1987 on account of a scandal involving plagiarism of speeches and a regulation faculty paper.
On the stump, Biden lifted from British politician Neil Kinnock to explain “my ancestors, who labored within the coal mines of Northeast Pennsylvania and would come up after 12 hours and play soccer for 4 hours” — however Biden’s ancestors didn’t mine coal.
Earlier than he dropped out of the 1988 presidential major, Biden additionally falsely claimed that he “graduated with three levels from school,” was named “the excellent pupil within the political science division,” “went to regulation faculty on a full tutorial scholarship — the one one in my class to have a full tutorial scholarship” and ”ended up within the high half” of his class.
None of these claims have been true.
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Delaware Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 25, 2024
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
15-26-27-30-35, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-10-35-42-45, Lucky Ball: 02
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Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-05-40-42-52, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Wilmington
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one man dead.
On December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:28 p.m., a blue 2009 Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound on Thompson Bridge Road, north of Guyencourt Road. For reasons under investigation, the Hyundai traveled into the southbound lane of Thompson Bridge Road, and into the path of a black 2015 Mazda 6 that was traveling southbound. As a result, the front of the Hyundai struck the front of the Mazda in the southbound lane of Thompson Bridge Road. After the initial impact, the Mazda traveled in a northeast direction and came to a stop near a tree line. The Hyundai remained in the roadway due to being disabled and was subsequently struck by a white 2018 Kia Sportage traveling southbound on Thompson Bridge Road.
The preliminary investigation revealed the two occupants of the Hyundai were outside of the vehicle after the initial collision, and one of the occupants was struck by the Kia.
The driver of the Hyundai has not been determined at this time. The Hyundai was occupied by a 22-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, and an unidentified man. The 22-year-old man was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified. The second occupant of the Hyundai was taken to an area hospital by EMS, where he was admitted for critical injuries.
The driver of the Mazda, a 45-year-old man from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was not injured.
The driver of the Kia, a 31-year-old woman from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, was taken to an area hospital by EMS for non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 5.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling 302-365-8417. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].
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Bob Dylan’s ex-wife is from Delaware? He has family history with the First State
Billie Eilish signs a fan’s chest during Firefly set
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Bob Dylan’s new biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” is a reminder that an ex-wife of the music legend is from Delaware, although she doesn’t appear to be in the film.
But more than that, Dylan, who is now 83, has also performed in the Small Wonder multiple times, and his son has gigged here, too.”A Complete Unknown” hits theaters Christmas Day. Whether or not you plan to see the film, here’s a look at Dylan’s history with Delaware.
Bob Dylan takes Firefly record from Paul McCartney
Most Delawareans probably recall Dylan’s last concert in the First State, held at Firefly Music Festival in The Woodlands of Dover on June 17, 2017. Dylan became the oldest performer to headline the festival at age 76, a title previously held by Sir Paul McCartney, who played Firefly on June 19, 2015, just one day after his 73rd birthday.
Bob Dylan’s ex-wife Sara Dylan is from Delaware
Just like Dylan’s new movie is titled “A Complete Unknown,” very little is “known” about his ex-wife Sara Dylan. But we do know she was born in Wilmington as Shirley Noznisky and married the folk legend in 1965. The couple divorced in 1977, according to People.com. The pair had four children together, including The Wallflowers frontman Jakob Dylan and director Jesse Dylan.His ex-wife inspired songs such as “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” from Bob Dylan’s landmark double-album “Blonde on Blonde” and “Sara” from 1976’s “Desire.”
Sara Dylan was directed by Bob Dylan in his movie
Sara Dylan played the role of Clara in the 1978 film that Bob directed and starred in titled “Renaldo and Clara.” The film is described on IMDB as “Bob Dylan on tour with the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975; concert footage, documentary interviews and bizarre improvised character scenes.”
Jakob Dylan followed in Bob Dylan’s Delaware footsteps
Like father like son, Jakob Dylan’s band The Wallflowers also performed on the main stage at Firefly (although they didn’t headline it as the elder Dylan did). But Jakob has bragging rights for being the first Dylan in the family to play Firefly because he was there in the festival’s inaugural year, which is the first and only year it was held in July. The Wallflowers played Firefly on opening day: July 20, 2012.
Bob Dylan played other Delaware concerts before Firefly
Although Firefly was Dylan’s biggest concert in the First State, it certainly wasn’t his first rodeo here. The superstar graced the stage at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark on Nov. 20, 1999, and April 12, 2013. Sandwiched between those shows, he played a concert at the legendary Kahunaville in Wilmington on June 8, 2004, per Setlist.fm.
What is Bob Dylan’s ‘A Complete Unknown’ about?
“A Complete Unknown” is a biopic about Bob Dylan starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning. The film follows Dylan’s four key years from 1961-1965. According to IMDB’s cast list, it looks like Sara Dylan isn’t featured in the film.
The project includes footage shot nearby in Cape May, New Jersey, this past May. Vintage cars took over the streets for the film, and signage changed the Jersey city into the scene of the 1965 Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island.
That Folk Festival scene was inspired by Dylan’s historic moment when he famously flipped the script and played an electric set at the festival, a move that was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd, History.com reported.
Where can I watch Bob Dylan’s ‘A Complete Unknown?’
For theater locations, visit fandango.com.
News Journal reporter Ryan Cormier contributed to this report, and so did Kaitlyn McCormick of the Cherry Hill Courier-Post, a sister publication of The News Journal.
If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters.
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