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Record for longest stretch of triple digit heat in jeopardy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today's forecast temperature of 104° will be our 36th triple digit day of the year and 19th in a row. And given the forecast, there's a real possibility we see a new record for the longest stretch of 100° or hotter we've ever observed (27 days - July/August 2011).Sunshine and dry skies will help bring temperatures up to and beyond the 100° mark. Like yesterday, a combination of Saharan dust along with residual smoke from the Canadian wildfires will lead to the hazy skies. This will likely continue through the weekend.Expect hazy sunshine with cumulus clouds todayAustin's air quality is expected to be moderate for fine particulate matter through this upcoming weekend. 2023 AUSTIN WEATHER DATA Outside of a stray sea breeze storm creeping into Fayette County, sunshine and dry skies will continue areawide through the next 7+ days as high pressure strengthens and edges closer to our area.With the upper high moving closer to Texas early next week comes the continuation ...

518 Common Unity Cup returns to Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Schenectady and local community organizations announced the 2nd annual 518 Common Unity Cup will begin on August 1st with National Night Out Tuesday at the Martin Luther King School. The 518 Common Unity Cup is a five-week summer sports series where local law enforcement and community organizations engage with the local youth. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Events will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sports include volleyball, kickball, football, softball, and dodgeball. Locations and dates are:August 1 at Martin Luther King SchoolAugust 10 at Bellevue ParkAugust 17 at Central ParkAugust 24 at Jumpin' JacksAugust 31 at Schenectady High School“We are proud to be partnering with local community leaders and organizations for the second year,” Mayor Gary McCarthy said. “This event was a huge success and strengthened our community. The 5-week event is designed to promote activities for local youth...

Extreme heat alert issued for New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Health has issued an extreme heat alert across the state. The advisory is in place for July 27 and July 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! NYSDOH stated that New Yorkers should prepare for high heat and humidity for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in lower elevation areas throughout the state. The map below released by the National Weather Service details the maximum heat indexes for the area. (National Weather Service - Albany) Glen Creek Road bridge to close for the summer "Extreme heat is posing a significant health risk for New Yorkers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and seniors," said Governor Kathy Hochul. "I have directed State agencies to take all necessary precautions to keep New Yorkers safe during this weather event, and will be deploying personnel as necessary. I encourage all New Yorkers to...

Local businesses launch back-to-school shoe fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local organizations are collaborating with businesses iRun LOCAL and Allo Saratoga to provide sneakers for children as they return to school in September. On August 20, the Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children's Committee are hosting Sneakerfest, a fundraiser that benefits the SCCC's back-to-school program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The partnership between The Saratoga Winery, SCCC, Allo Saratoga, and iRun LOCAL, is a wonderful example of local organizations teaming up to make a difference for children,” said Gail Veitch, co-chair of SCCC. “SCCC is dedicated to assisting local children with the belief that every child needs to know someone cares. This fun and family-friendly event at the Saratoga Winery will bring families together to outfit Saratoga County children with great sneakers just in time to go back to school.”Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids, chil...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: July 28-30

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From concerts to festivals to grand openings, there are quite a few things happening on July 28, July 29, and July 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, July 28Gov't Mule, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.Water Lantern Festival, Empire State Plaza in Albany, 6 p.m. you can buy tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 2 p.m. You can buy tickets, as well as parking and camping passes, on the Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival website."The Prom" Presented by Broadway Camp, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Honky Tonk Angels, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Smoke Eaters Jamboree, ...

WATCH: Bears enjoy summertime dip in California hot tub

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (KTLA) — As triple-digit heat besieges Southern California, one homeowner caught a rare sight. A mother bear and her cub took a cool dip in the residential hot tub. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In the video, the two brown bears splash around for a few moments of wild playtime. After the small family's lively exchange, the mother jumped into the refreshing water.The homeowner said that the surprising scene took place in her backyard on Wednesday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. With summer heat peaking after midday, bear sightings increase for those who spend time outdoors. DEC recommends safety tips during bear sightings A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a La Cañada Flintridge hot tub on July 26, 2023. (Vicki Land)A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a La Cañada Flintridge hot tub on July 26, 2023. (Vicki Land)A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a L...

Politicians and pundits say parents are furious with schools. Polls say otherwise.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

The polling company Gallup has been asking American parents the same question since 1999: Are you satisfied with your oldest child’s education? Every year through January 2020, between two-thirds and 80% said yes.The pandemic upended many things about American schooling, but not this long-standing trend. In Gallup’s most recent poll, conducted late last year, 80% of parents said they were somewhat or completely satisfied with their child’s school, which in most cases was a public school. This was actually a bit higher than in most years before the pandemic. A string of other polls, conducted throughout the pandemic, have shown similar results.“Contrary to elite or policy wonk opinion, which often is critical of schools, there have been years and years worth of data saying that families in general like their local public schools,” said Andy Smarick, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank.“It would be natural to assume that in 2020, 2021, parental suppor...

Wyatts Towing CEO resigns from task force amid state investigation into his business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

Wyatts Towing CEO Trevor Forbes has resigned from Colorado’s Towing Task Force amid a state investigation into his businesses and accusations of running an illegal loan program for towed vehicles.His resignation was effective July 17, a spokesperson for Gov. Jared Polis told The Denver Post. Forbes’ name also has been removed from the task force’s website.The task force, which Forbes chaired, is responsible for making recommendations to the Public Utilities Commission about maximum towing rates and nonconsensual tows. The 14-person group is comprised of members of the towing industry, consumer advocates, law enforcement officials and other stakeholders.Forbes and Wyatts, the state’s largest towing company, have been under the microscope since last summer when The Post revealed that the attorney general had launched a probe into the business. That investigation is ongoing.Recently, lawmakers and consumer advocates have accused the towing giant of skirting a 20...

Golden’s Lindsey Horan sets tone for United States at Women’s World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the United States at the Women’s World Cup.Horan, the U.S. co-captain and a Golden native, steadied herself after an angry exchange with Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and scored to give the United States a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.RELATED: April Heinrichs to fellow Colorado native, USWNT captain Lindsey Horan: “Embrace the experience”Frustrated by the Netherlands’ first half lead, Horan went from exasperation with van de Donk to elation for her tying goal in a span of just two minutes in the second half.“To come from a goal down and have that momentum shift in the second half was incredible. I think no one was happy with our first-half performance, letting them have the ball a little bit too much, but we changed things, and how we responded,” she said.The tie keeps the United States atop the Group E standings, in front of the Netherlands with a better goal difference, and in good posi...

LeBron James breaks silence after son Bronny's cardiac arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:03 GMT

LeBron James has broken his silence after his oldest son, Bronny, suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a message on Twitter on Thursday morning. "I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers," he wrote. "We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love."LeBron said he will "have more to say" when the family is ready "but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang."On Monday morning, Bronny collapsed on the court of USC's Galen Center. He was initially admitted to the ICU. He is now recovering in the hospital and is in stable condition.Bronny is the second USC player to collapse during practice in the last year. Trojans forward Vincent Iwuchukwu went into cardiac arrest in July 2022. He was able to play for USC during the second half of the season. Bryc...