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Soft contact lenses may contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

(The Hill) -- Many types of soft contact lenses available in the U.S. could contain toxic “forever chemicals,” new research has found.All 18 sets of soft contacts evaluated in a recent consumer study came back with various levels of organic fluorine — an indicator for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The 18 sets, from three major brands, were sent to a laboratory certified by the Environmental Protection Agency by the Mamavation eco-wellness website, to determine just how much of this PFAS building block was present in each product.“Your eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of your body,” Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health and the National Toxicology Program, said in a statement.“Therefore, it’s concerning to see the presence of organic fluorine, which is likely a type of PFAS, found in all soft contact lens products tested,” Birnbaum added. WHO advises against artificial sweeteners ...

Village People send Trump cease-and-desist over 'Macho Man' use at Mar-a-Lago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

(The Hill) - Famed musical group the Village People has sent former President Trump a cease-and-desist letter over his usage of their hit song "Macho Man."Karen Willis, the band's manager and wife of lead singer Victor Willis, sent Trump's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, the letter on Monday, calling into question a recent performance at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.A coverband's recent performance of the group's song at Trump's Florida resort caused "confusion," as many believed the imitation group was the actual band, Willis argued in the letter.Willis also took issue with the coverband dressing similarly to the Village People, saying, "the use of the group's image and likeness at Mar-a-Lago was unauthorized," and a trademark violation.The Village People have spoken out about Trump's usage of their music before, notably in 2020 when they penned a Facebook post saying he had been "respectful in his use of our songs and has not crossed the line."Monday's letter, a copy of which was obtain...

Up to 16,000 power outages reported in east, southeast Austin Tuesday afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Roughly 16,000 people in east and southeast Austin lost power between 12:20 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. Tuesday. That number was at roughly 12,000 by 1:25 p.m. How to check for Central Texas power outages Two major clusters of outages shown on the Austin Energy outage map affected the Riverside/Oltorf area and Govalle/East Cesar Chavez area in the timeframe of 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.Screenshot of Austin Energy power outage map near the Govalle/East Cesar Chavez area taken around 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. (Courtesy: Austin Energy)Screenshot of Austin Energy power outage map near the Riverside/Oltorf area taken around 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. (Courtesy: Austin Energy)Screenshot of Austin Energy power outage map taken around 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. (Courtesy: Austin Energy)By 1:15 p.m., there were 6,645 customers without power across Austin. Then at 1:30 p.m., the outages went up to 12,367. The majority of those outages were near the Govalle neighborhood. It wasn't immediately cl...

Gator found in Central Texas ditch: sheriff video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A scaley visitor was spotted in Central Texas this week. A gator was found in a ditch Monday near La Grange in Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. It was spotted on FM 2145 near Citzler Road."The rain has definitely washed in some things you don’t see every day in Fayette County!" the sheriff's office said on Facebook. Texas Parks and Wildlife relocated the gator, the post said. How common are gators in Texas? Alligators have lived in Texas marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries, according to TPWD. Today, gators are found along the southern U.S., including the eastern third of Texas. They are found in or near water—typically fresh but sometimes brackish. The reptile's peak breeding and nesting season is from March 1 to May 30, TPWD said. From mid-October to March, they brumate, similar to hibernation. "Periods of extreme weather conditions such as drought or heavy rains can result in an increase i...

A few showers today then three days of bright warm weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More beneficial rain fell over Central Texas Monday afternoon and night with several rain totals of one to two inches. Camp Mabry's total of .95" continues a mostly wet month with the May total up to 3.30", nearly an inch above normal.There will be a 30% chance of a few more showers and isolated thunderstorms. Unlike Monday when the afternoon started stormy with frequent lightning, this afternoon began quietly with a few dying showers coming through northern San Saba County.There were numerous flood advisories Monday afternoon and night for the potential of minor flooding of arroyos, low-water crossings and poor drainage systems. So far today, none.The flood threat for the rest of the day is for our southern portion of the area. Even there, the threat is marginal (category 1 of 4).Low chance of flood issues todayDrier, hotter weather comingClouds will gradually clear tonight so that Wednesday morning begins with a partly cloudy sky. Further clearing during the day w...

Job cuts, no Social Security checks: How consumers could be pinched by a US government default

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

By DARLENE SUPERVILLEWASHINGTON (AP) — All the hand-wringing in Washington over raising the debt limit can seem far removed from the lives of everyday Americans, but they could end up facing huge consequences.Millions of people in the U.S. rely on benefits that could go unpaid and services that could be disrupted, or halted altogether, if the government can’t pay its bills for an extended period.If the economy tanked due to default, more than 8 million people could lose their jobs, government officials estimate. Millions of Social Security beneficiaries, veterans and military families could lose their monthly payments. Vital federal services including border and air traffic control could be disrupted if workers can’t get their government paychecks.The economy could nosedive into a recession.President Joe Biden and the top congressional leaders from both parties met at the White House on Tuesday to try to resolve it all, their second such meeting in as many weeks.WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?I...

Investigations continue into fatal fire in Amsterdam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fire investigators and law enforcement are investigating a fatal fire that broke out in the second-floor apartment of 42 Stewart Street. David L. Crandall, 43, who was a resident of the apartment succumbed to the fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The fire reportedly broke out on Monday evening. The Amsterdam Fire Department and Amsterdam Police Department responded. Firefighters began to douse the flames while police managed the scene and interviewed witnesses. One witness told police that he was a resident of the second-floor apartment and that his roommate was still inside. Fire personnel located Crandall inside the apartment but Crandall had passed away.Investigations are ongoing but the cause of the fire does not appear to be suspicious. At this time, it is believed that the fire started on the second-floor porch and spread to the inside of the apartment.

Glens Falls tax day is May 23

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you own property in Glens Falls and disagree about your tax rate, you have until later in May to do something about it. The city announced this week that it has completed its tentative Real Property Tax Assessment for 2023. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Property value assessments in the city of Glens Falls can be disputed until next Tuesday, May 23. Assessor Susan McEnaney will be available by appointment only from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. The assessor's office can be reached at (518) 761-3807."Grievances are for those property owners who do not believe the full-market value of their property is correct,” said McEnaney. “Please keep in mind that the property owner carries the burden of proof to prove the full-market assessment is not correct.  Anyone can do this by comparing recent sales from 2019 to 2022, not taxes nor assessments.” Glens Falls releases overnight parking survey Prope...

Guilderland's Tesoro Italian Restaurant set to close

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tesoro Italian Restaurant, located at 2080 Western Avenue in Guilderland's Hamilton Square, is closing after 15 years. Owner and chef Raffaele Sainato is retiring. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I'm retiring so I can be with my family," said Sainato. "We just had a granddaughter this year."Sainato emigrated to Albany from Calabria, Italy in 1974. He began his career at the Italian American Community Center and went on to become Head Chef at Michele Da Verona in 1983. In 1992, he became head chef at Lombardo’s in downtown Albany. In September 2008, Sainato opened Tesoro along with his sous chef Abdullah Zinneddine. Cohoes tavern up for sale, still open for business "I want to thank all my customers and everything for following me for so long," said Sainato. "I've been a chef for 40 years so people have been following me wherever I've been."The restaurant's last day will be June 30. Tesoro i...

Award-winning comedian Ramy Youssef coming to The Egg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian Ramy Youssef is coming to The Egg on Friday, July 14. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning on Wednedsay, May 17. General on-sale tickets will be available on Friday, May 19, at 10 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Youssef won a Golden Globe® in 2020 for his hit show Ramy. He was nominated for two Emmy Awards® for the second season of the show. Ramy was inspired by his own experiences centering around a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. Youssef was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award and a Writers Guild Award for his one-hour HBO comedy special “Ramy Youssef: Feelings” produced by A24. Youssef is also the co-creator and executive producer of Netflix’s new series “Mo,” a semi-autobiographical series inspired by Amer’s life as a...