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Park outside: Nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs recalled worldwide due to fire risk

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off.The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into the liftgate control computer, causing an electrical short that can touch off a fire.The company says it hasn’t developed a fix yet. Owners will get notification letters starting June 30. Stellantis says the problem was caught in a routine review of customer data. US demands recall of 67 million air bag inflators It's not clear how many of the small SUVs have caught fire. Stellantis says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has 50 customer assistance records, 23 warranty claims and 21 field reports due to the issue. The company says it's not aware of any injuries.The power liftgates may stop working b...

Health complications followed state abortion laws, research finds

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

(The Hill) - Medical providers described being unable to provide typical medical care, sometimes to the detriment of their patients’ health, in states that implemented abortion laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new report published on Tuesday.The report from the University of California San Francisco’s Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) represented a compilation of 50 submissions from medical providers between September 2022 and March 2023.Doctors were sometimes forced to send patients home or delay treatment until their condition worsened significantly, according to the research, which was first reported by The Washington Post. One physician described sending a patient home with a condition that would have typically been treated with an abortion and seeing her two days later in the intensive care unit (ICU) with severe sepsis. In another case, a woman who was experiencing significant ble...

Lego releasing 3,981-piece 'Batman Returns' Batcave set

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Holy Lego set, Batman! A massive 3,981-piece Lego set of the full Batcave, as seen in 1992's "Batman Returns," will be released June 8. Lego says the LEGO "Batman Returns" Batcave Shadow Box, a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics, will feature a full Batcave inside a display box.Lego says the set, priced at $449.99, features "clever functions and gadgets, including the ability to move furniture, change images on the big screen, open a vault and [another] door." In addition to having several bricks that light up, Lego says the set comes with brand-new minifigures of "Returns" villains, Catwoman and the Penguin, in addition to various Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth figurines. New company giving away free TVs. Here’s how to get one While the 3,981-piece shadow box is a huge Lego set, it's far from the biggest. In terms piece count, the biggest Lego set ever released is the Lego Art World Map, which has over 11,000 pieces. The item can b...

Texas-Alabama kickoff time announced

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide will meet for an evening kickoff on Sept. 9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Texas Athletics announced. Longhorns score 42 runs in 2 games to clinch series win over San Jose State The kickoff time was released Tuesday for Texas and Alabama's final, non-conference meeting before the teams become Southeastern Conference foes. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.Texas and Oklahoma will officially start competing in the SEC at the start of the 2024-2025 athletic calendar.It will likely be a little bit cooler at kickoff in Alabama compared to last year's game in Austin.The highs were in the mid-90s in Austin when Texas and Alabama played at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in September last year. No. 1 Alabama pulled out a 20-19 win, pushing past UT with a fourth-quarter comeback.2023 Texas Football Schedule(Home games in bold c...

Upgrades coming to Austin low water crossing website after issues during recent storms

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During recent storms and heavy rainfall, a website that keeps track of low water crossing road closures in Central Texas experienced issues due to high demand. ATXfloods currently has a message on its site that reads, "Due to high volume on this site, there may be delays communicating road closures on this site. Visit ATXFloods on Twitter for road closure information."Some KXAN viewers also reached out to us to report they had experienced issues with the site over the weekend. ATXfloods told KXAN over email the site experienced intermittent issues on Saturday due to the "extremely large volume of views on the site." There's also a notice on the City of Austin's website that was published on Saturday informing users of the issues. The service said the website recently required upgrades to the backend of the site, and since then, there have been performance issues. It's currently in ...

Boston scientists discover genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease symptoms

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

Researchers have made another breakthrough in their effort to help Alzheimer’s patients, as Boston scientists on Monday reported they have found a new genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.Meanwhile, other researchers in the city recently discovered how the FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab slows cognitive decline, and the FDA gave the green light for a drug to treat agitation symptoms that are associated with dementia.Mass General Brigham investigators on Monday said they identified what’s causing Alzheimer’s, and also what protects against the disease — helping pave the way for future treatments.The researchers studied a patient with a genetic predisposition for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease who remained cognitively intact more than two decades beyond the expected age of memory impairment.“The genetic variant we have identified points to a pathway that can produce extreme resilience and protection against Alzheimer’s disease symptoms,” said Jos...

Olde Saratoga Coin, under new ownership, rebrands

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Northeastern Fine Jewelry has purchased Olde Saratoga Coin and rebranded it as Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry. Olde Saratoga Coin & Jewelry has locations at 1593 Central Avenue in Colonie and 385 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Coins have always been one of my passions and how we got our start in business back in 1980,” said Ray Bleser, owner of Northeastern Fine Jewelry. “Our original store was Northeastern Coin Gallery in Schenectady. For me, returning to my roots is deeply nostalgic, intensely gratifying and truly exciting.”In 1985, Northeastern Coin Gallery was reincorporated as Northeastern Fine Jewelry. With locations in Albany, Schenectady, and Glens Falls, the store has world-renowned brands, diamonds, engagement rings, wedding bands, watches and estate items. Northeastern Fine Jewelry will continue to operate under its own name at those locations. Alba...

DEC: Injured angler rescued in Wilmington

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday morning, Forest Rangers were notified about an angler with a possible broken leg off the Flume Trail System. Forest Rangers DiCintio, O'Connor, Praczkajlo, and Wilmington Fire and Wilmington EMS responded and located a 39-year-old from Canada. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The angler told the rescue that his foot was trapped in the rapids and he had to injure himself to get out from under a rock. He then dragged himself from the water to the riverbank and waited for two hours before someone found him. The angler was placed onto a litter and carried to the ambulance.

Hyde Collection announced student art show winners

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Earlier this month, the Hyde Collection welcomed its annual High School Juried Show. Now in its 32nd year, the show features art from school districts across five counties - some of whom took home awards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, May 6, the art show's award winners were announced at the Helen Froehlich Auditorium at the museum. Jurors included Belinda Colón, Exhibitions Director at Spring Street Gallery; Rita McDonald, a regional professional artist; and Pearl Cafritz, Executive Director at Salem Art Works. The jurors evaluated 100 pieces of art, chosen from among 500 submissions in total.Awardees included:Best in Show"Sweet Work" by McKenna McWhorter, Argyle Central SchoolCurators Award"Off to the Show" by Sophia Verdu, Saratoga Springs High School"Brevis" and "Ollam Manubriis" by Lara Stanco, Lake George Senior High SchoolJurors Award"Eggs in a Carton" by Hailey Hamm, South...

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner resigning today

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:27:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Kim Gardner is stepping down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney two weeks ahead of schedule. Earlier this month, the embattled chief prosecutor announced she would resign effective June 1. Gardner, the city’s first African American chief prosecutor, will instead leave her post today, May 16.In a statement, Gardner said the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will handle priority cases until a replacement can be named.The Circuit Attorney has worked with St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and his office to ensure a comprehensive transition plan is in place to handle cases that prioritizes public safety. Effective immediately, Kimberly M. Gardner will end her service as the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Ms. Gardner has been committed to serving the people of the City of St. Louis and has done all she can to ensure a smooth transition. Further inquiries about ongoing cases can be directed to St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's OfficeStatement ...