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'Hot but not as hot as hell': Texas church sign pays tribute to recent heat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) -- A south Abilene church sign is paying tribute to the Texas heat. The Church of Christ on Willis Street and South 11th Street currently have messages inspired by the sweltering summer on both sides of their sign. One side reads "It is hot but not as hot as hell", and the other side says, "Whatever you are baking lord, I think it's done."Triple-digit temperatures are expected to stick around through at least the end of this week.Get the latest 7-day forecast and other weather information here.

St. Paul man charged with setting off pipe bomb, damaging 2 vehicles; said he was ‘livid’ over dad’s ‘desecrated’ ashes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

A man charged Thursday with setting off a pipe bomb in St. Paul in June that damaged two vehicles told police it was intended for the vehicle of a man he was “livid” with because he “desecrated” his father’s ashes by pouring them onto the ground, according to a criminal complaint.Officers responded to a possible pipe bomb explosion at 1:12 p.m. June 13 on York Avenue between Kennard and Hazelwood streets on the Greater East Side.A Ford Ranger was parked on the north side of York and a Chevrolet Suburban on the south side. The Ranger had damage to the driver’s side and the Suburban’s rear driver’s side glass panel was shattered.Christopher William Kulak (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Officers saw burn marks on the asphalt between the vehicles, and found a pipe with a cap on the end. Witnesses and video cameras in the area documented a sedan approaching, a male’s arm reaching out the front driver’s side...

Free first aid kits and more coming to Aviation Mall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A local organization with a role in accessible living accommodations is making health more accessible next month. This September, Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) is bringing medical kits and devices to Aviation Mall, completely for free. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! First aid kits, thermometers, COVID-19 tests, blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters will be up for offer during Community Health Day, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16th. All supplies are free while they last."We're thrilled to extend this offering of free medical devices to our community, courtesy of our valued partners at the Warren County Office of the Aging," said SAIL Executive Director Tyler Whitney. "Moreover, attendees will gain insights into the remarkable spectrum of services that SAIL is dedicated to providing." Listening room and audio shop coming to Glens Falls SAIL representatives will be...

Trader Joe's must-haves for fall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

(WSYR-TV) -- You might have noticed a certain chilliness in the air. While the leaves have yet to transform into the bright, pastel colors that New England is famous for, it is hard to ignore the fact that autumn is fast approaching. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Autumn also marks the apple and pumpkin seasons and the re-introduction of fall seasonal products. For some, there is no grocery store that does autumn better than Trader Joe's, with their fan-favorite butternut squash mac and cheese, autumn harvest soup, and pumpkin cheesecake.Trader Joe's officially ushers in the first sign of autumn with its "Pumpkin Palooza" on September 5. The rest of the seasonal products will follow around the second week of September.If you want to see what you can get your hands on this fall at Trader Joe's, read along for new and old fall-themed returning products this year. https://www.news10.com/news/it-doesnt-say-pickles-on-most-pickle...

New York Times tackles 'political storm' around St. Louis transgender clinic

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As a new Missouri law takes effect next week that bans gender-affirming treatments for minors, the New York Times dove deep into one St. Louis pediatric transgender center facing pushback through a series of events described as a "political storm." In February, the Missouri Attorney General's Office launched an investigation into the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. A whistleblower accuses the center of using experimental drugs on children, distributing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, and giving children life-altering drugs without parental consent. BTK killer named ‘prime suspect’ in unsolved cases in Missouri, Oklahoma Washington University has contended that “appropriate policies and procedures” have been followed amid the investigation and claims there is no evidence of misconduct. Months later, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law that would ban transgender children and some adults from acces...

'Rapstar' Polo G faces gun charge after younger brother robs another musician, LAPD says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

Hip-hop star Polo G was arrested on a gun charge Tuesday after the Los Angeles Police Department searched his home in connection with an allegation of armed robbery made against his brother, police said.According to police, Taurean Bartlett, the 18-year-old younger brother of the "Distraction" performer and himself a rapper using the name Trench Baby, robbed a fellow musician at gunpoint on Aug. 15.Trench Baby invited the robbery victim to the 18500 block of Clydesdale Avenue in Granada Hills, and when the victim arrived at about 5 p.m., Trench Baby pulled out "a handgun with an extended magazine and demanded that the victim transfer money to an unknown account over a money transfer service," police said in a news release. "The victim was in fear and complied. The suspect also demanded the victim empty his pockets," police added.Eight days later, police raided the home of Polo G — real name Taurus Bartlett, 24 — who was reportedly hosting his younger brother at his San Fernando Vall...

Apple backs California's 'Right to Repair' bill in major policy shift

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

Apple is now supporting a California bill that would require electronic and appliance manufacturers to provide product owners with tools and services to repair damaged items.The bill would specially require manufacturers that sell products for more than $100 to make replacement guides, parts and tools available for at least years three after the manufacture date, regardless of whether the three-year period exceeds the product’s warranty period, according to the bill’s text. California bill aims to limit renters’ security deposits The company’s latest move of support comes after its initial decision to oppose the proposed legislation.Apple told TechCrunch that it supports the bill so “all Californians have even greater access to repairs while also protecting their safety, security, and privacy.”“We create our products to last and, if they ever need to be repaired, Apple customers have a growing range of safe, high-quality repair options,” the statement continued.The iPhone maker al...

Man, boy in custody for killing teen in Boyle Heights may be responsible for other homicides

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

A man and a teen have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Boyle Heights earlier this month, and police believe they may be tied to several other homicides. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Aug. 12 inside the recreation center at Evergreen Park, located at 2844 E. 2nd St., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, Alonso Ramos, was treated at the scene but succumbed to his injuries.An investigation led to the identity of two suspects: 26-year-old Michael Monarrez and a 14-year-old juvenile.Ramos was apparently confronted while he played basketball at the gym. "He's confronted, he's chased into a room and he's murdered at the hands of a young person who's younger than him," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Thursday. “A 14-year-old is not born to be a murderer. How did he get to that point?”While detectives were working to arrest the suspects, a second shooting occurred.Police respond to the scene of a fatal shooting in Boyle Heig...

California bill proposes new agency to handle reparations for Black residents

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

Reparations for Californians who are descendants of Black American slaves are one step closer to becoming a reality, but precisely what those reparations will be has not been defined. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) introduced SB 490, the first reparations-related bill introduced in the California Legislature since the state reparations task force submitted its final recommendation report to the governor and Legislature earlier this summer. The bill would establish the state government body that would administer reparations. "This will be the start," said Bradford. "In order to implement reparations —whatever it looks like— you need a governmental agency or some sort of oversight department to do so. Before you can even talk about what reparations look like, you need to have the infrastructure there." California task force votes in favor of reparation proposals for Black residents Among the task force's recommendations is a call for the state to create what is known as the "Calif...

Did the AMPTP violate labor laws when they publicly revealed their deal to the WGA?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:04 GMT

Both actors and writers are on the picket lines again after the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) publicly shared their offer to members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA).Some suggested that was a publicity stunt to show Wall Street, among others, that they were trying to settle with the union and end the strike. Others claim the plan was more sinister as they felt the organization went around union leadership to try and sow discord among union members with those who may like elements of the new offer and some who may not. WGA member David Slack took to X, formerly Twitter, to point this out. "Turns out what the AMPTP did last night wasn't just sleazy and pathetic. They may also have violated labor law," he wrote. A labor expert weighed in and said that the WGA member may be right, according to the L.A. Times.“They are trying to appeal to the union membership directly, which is a violation of the duty to bargain in good faith,” said Andrea Schneider, d...