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Health care strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A massive health care strike over wages and staffing shortages headed into its final day on Friday without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week.The three-day strike carried out in multiple states will officially end Saturday at 6 a.m., and workers were expected to return to their jobs in Kaiser’s hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans. The two sides did not have any bargaining sessions scheduled after concluding their talks midday Wednesday.The strike for three days in California — where most of Kaiser’s facilities are located — as well as in Colorado, Oregon and Washington was a last resort after Kaiser executives ignored the short-staffing crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, union officials said. Their goal was to bring the problems to the public’s consciousness for support, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. Some 180 workers...

Woman injured after stabbing at Scarborough plaza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

A woman is injured after an overnight stabbing at a plaza in Scarborough.Police tell CityNews the incident occurred in the area of Brimley Road and Eglinton Avenue East around 3:20 a.m. Friday.The female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Investigators believe the stabbing was targeted and say there is no risk to public safety.With files from CityNews reporter Carl Hanstke

Trump endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

(The Hill) - Former President Trump threw his support behind Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to be the next House Speaker late Thursday night, giving the conservative firebrand a boost in his effort to win the gavel."He is a STRONG on Crime, Borders, our Military/Vets, & 2nd Amendment. Jim, his wife, Polly, & family are outstanding - He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.The former president backed Jordan over Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who on Wednesday announced his own bid to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)."Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio's 4th Congressional District. Respected by all, he is now Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee," Trump wrote.Jordan was the first to announce his bid for Speaker this week and in his perch leading the Judiciary panel he is one o...

Improperly stored bodies found at Colorado funeral home with 'green' burials

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

PENROSE, Colo. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the improper storage of human remains at a southern Colorado funeral home that performs “green” burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets.The investigation centers on a building owned by the Return to Nature Funeral Home outside Colorado Springs in the small town of Penrose.Deputies were called to the single-story building on Tuesday night in reference to a suspicious incident. Investigators returned the next day with a search warrant and found the improperly stored remains, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. The number of human remains found and their condition were not specified.James Glidewell walks past the Return To Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colo. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Authorities said Thursday they were investigating the improper storage of human remains at a southern Colorado funeral home that performs “green” burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP)...

Gorgeous fall weather this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Just in time for the thousands of visitors flocking to Austin for ACL Weekend One, our weather turns gorgeous... like it didn't just throw out 80 days of triple digit heat at us this summer.Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s today -- right at average for this time of year. A mix of sun and clouds will stretch overhead with dry skies areawide. Later today, a dry cold front will push through bringing breezy winds and cooler temperatures, but no rain. This front will be responsible for the gorgeous fall weather expected for ACL weekend one - lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s with crisp, low humidity both Saturday and Sunday. These will be Austin's coolest mornings in more than five months.Austin City Limits weekend one forecastBy Monday, our next warming trend begins with the return of 80s and increasing humidity. We'll continue with these conditions up until the arrival of our next cold front, likely to be some time between next Thursday and Friday....

Austin weather history: The hottest, coolest and wettest ACL festivals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — From the triple digits to the 60s, and from drought to deluge, the Austin City Limits music festival has seen a variety of wild weather since its inception in 2002.KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coolest and wettest ACL festivals in history.FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Hottest & coolest ACL festivalsThe first several years of the festival were held in September, but more recent additions have been in October. Austin's average highs during that time of the year range from the low 90s in mid September to the low 80s by mid October.But one festival stands far and away above the rest as the hottest of all time. Day 3 of 2005's edition of the festival saw high temperatures in Austin reach 107°, making it the only festival day ever recorded in the trip...

Preliminary hearing for kidnapping suspect postponed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The hearing for Craig Ross Jr., the suspect of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from Moreau Lake State Park, has been postponed. The initial date that was set for October 17 is now tentatively scheduled for November 21, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Our office continues to work diligently and collaboratively with law enforcement to bring this case to justice," said District Attorney Heggen. "The assistance and support of our community is greatly appreciated." Ross was arrested in connection to the abduction of a 9-year-old girl at Moreau Lake State Park on Monday. He was arraigned in Milton Town Court on kidnapping charges Tuesday. Stick with NEWS10 as the case against Craig Ross proceeds.

5 things to know this Friday, October 6

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, today will not be as hot as days prior, with some cloud coverage and a few showers. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, Jacob Klein was found guilty in the New Scotland murder trial, charged with second-degree murder. Meanwhile, the suspect accused of firing a gun inside a Guilderland hotel room in September has pleaded not guilty. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Jury returns guilty verdict in Klein trialJacob Klein has been found guilty of second-degree murder after a trial. Klein represented himself in court, defending himself from accusations he killed Philip Rabadi in April 2022, just months after Rabadi married Klein’s former girlfriend, Elana Radin.2. Hotel shooting suspect pleads not guiltyThe suspect accused of firing a gun inside a Guilderland hotel room in September has plea...

Ask Amy: After abuse, mom ponders name change

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

Dear Amy: I have two children, ages 5 and 10. I have been a single mother for the past four years after a decade of abuse from their father and a resulting restraining order. The court awarded me sole custody of the children.Unfortunately, both children have their father’s last name.I’m ready to move forward with changing their last names to my surname because I am their mother and sole caregiver.The 5-year-old was too young to remember his father and is as excited as a 5-year-old can be about the change, but the 10-year-old has mixed feelings.I think it’s better to do this change sooner rather than later, though I am cautious of the identity conflict a name change can bring.— MatrinameDear Matriname: You state that you want to move forward with this name change because you are your sons’ mother and sole caregiver, but your decision here should be more about them and less about you.I agree that your 10-year-old’s feelings should very much be taken into account as you make this...

Applications are open for 36,000 young people born in 2005 to receive a free travel pass thank to DiscoverEU

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:03:38 GMT

The Commission is launching the DiscoverEU autumn call, thanks to which 36,000 young people will receive a free travel pass to explore Europe.The application round started on 4 October at 12:00 CEST and will end on Wednesday 18 October at 12:00 CEST. To win a travel pass, young people are invited to apply on the European Youth Portal, answer five quiz questions and one tiebreaker question. Successful applicants born between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005 will be able to travel in Europe for up to 30 days during the travel period 1 March 2024 and 31 May 2025. The call is open to applicants from the European Union and the third countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme i.e. Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Türkiye.Participants will be able to discover the New European Bauhaus route, launched in January 2023. It aims to inspire young people when choosing their destinations and raise awareness on the importance of making the European Union ‘beautiful...