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Federal agency renews call for speed limit software in new cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

(NewsNation) — After a Las Vegas accident that claimed the lives of nine individuals, the National Transportation Safety Board is doubling down on its call for all new automobiles to be equipped with technology designed to deter or prevent speeding.  This marks the NTSB's second such recommendation in six years, reflecting a growing concern over the role of speed in fatal auto accidents. Last year, more than 12,000 people lost their lives in the U.S. due to crashes related to speeding, with hundreds of thousands more suffering injuries.  The recommended technology, known as Intelligent Speed Assistance, or ISA, utilizes GPS and sign recognition to restrict a vehicle's speed within specified zones. Unlike traditional speed-limiting devices, ISA dynamically adjusts the speed limit based on the location where a vehicle is operating, rather than imposing a fixed cap. Despite the pressing need for enhanced road safety measures, auto manufacturers have been lukewarm to the ...

Young kitten with 'severely deformed' legs looking for forever home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

BOSTON (WWLP) - A Massachusetts animal shelter is searching for special adopters for an 11-week-old kitten with severely deformed back legs. The young kitten, called Gumby, arrived in Massachusetts on Nov. 11 from the SPCA of Texas for medical treatment and a loving forever home, according to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA). “We’ve never seen a cat quite like this,” said Dr. Rebecca Fellman, MSPCA-Angell lead clinician of community and shelter medicine. “Both of Gumby’s back legs are severely deformed with muscle contracture that limits his joint mobility, but he still manages to get around—often on all fours.” Woman invents new luggage to avoid airline baggage fees “We’re working with Angell specialists to explore all pathways to manage his condition, but Gumby’s quite remarkable in that he’s actually doing well, despite the deformities,” Fellman said.Gumby is able to walk and use the litterbox, and the shelter staff says that he ...

Man charged with murder in southeast Austin death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department arrested and charged a man with murder for allegedly killing a man in southeast Austin earlier this month.Police responded to a "shoot/stab hotshot" call in the 2200 block of Teri Road just before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The caller said neighbors "just pulled a gun on him," according to an arrest affidavit. A second caller said a fight broke out between a group of Hispanic men, and the caller told police they thought they'd heard gunfire, per the affidavit.Once officers arrived on scene, they found a man with a "large kitchen knife in his back." The victim — identified as Javier Jaimes — alerted police to several witnesses at the scene. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Police detained several witnesses, including suspect Joe Flores, 36. Jaimes was taken to a south Austin hospital, where he died from his injuries just before 4 p.m. that same day.One of the witnesses told police he was cleaning his vehicle outside ...

To leave the leaves or not to leave the leaves? That's the question

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More and more leaves continue to gather on the ground, with some yards littered with more leaves than others due to more trees. It raises the question: What should you do with the leaves? Should you rake them up and dispose of them, or should you leave them since they provide some valuable nutrients?Rich Segal posed that question to Will Johnston, a local arborist and an expert in the field. Johnston said there are a few factors that you should consider in making your decision. Does your yard have space for the leaves? And, do your trees — yes, your trees — have any fungal leaf diseases? Leaf spots and other fungal issues would be "grounds" for raking them up. He said there's no upside to keeping the leaves if your lawns and gardens are healthy. There is, however, a reason to let the leaves stay where they are. Though they don't provide the highest concentration of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, there are other little nutrients the leaves provide that offer a ...

Wild GM Bill Guerin on new head coach John Hynes: ‘This is not a one-year thing’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

The Wild formally introduced John Hynes as their new, and seventh, head coach Tuesday morning, hours before the team was set to play host to the St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center.General manager Bill Guerin fired fifth-year coach Dean Evason on Monday, hours after a lackluster loss in Detroit dropped the Wild to 5-10-4 overall and into the basement of the Western Conference and Central Division standings.Guerin, who built the team and this fall signed veterans Mats Zuccarello, Marcus Foligno and Ryan Hartman to contract extensions, said he’s not giving up on this season and that he believes Hynes — a veteran NHL coach he first met when Guerin was a player for the New Jersey Devils — will get the team back on track.Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin, right, presents new head coach John Hynes with a Wild jersey during a news conference at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Hynes replaces former Wild head coach Dean Evason, who was let go after starti...

Vermonter arrested in stolen guns investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

POWNAL, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Bennington, Vermont, man was arrested after being accused of stealing multiple guns from a home in Pownal. Gavin Wilcox, 32, faces charges after a year-long investigation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 19, 2022, a Pownal, Vermont, resident reported to Vermont State Police that his house was burglarized and multiple firearms were stolen. Police say Wicox's DNA was found at the scene, and he was later found in possession of the firearms.Wilcox was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with burglary. He was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court in February. He is currently incarcerated.

Saratoga Coffee Traders in Schenectady sets opening date

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Coffee Traders is getting ready to open up shop in Schenectady. Owner Scott Swedish is aiming to open the coffee place on Friday, December 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In November 2022, Swedish announced that Saratoga Coffee Traders would be opening its second location on Jay Street in Schenectady. However, its original location in downtown Saratoga Springs closed at the end of October 2023.Sweedish said the shop’s lease was not being extended. He stresses that he did not plan to open the Schenectady location to replace the Saratoga Springs shop. Lake George’s Fort William Henry adds new dining option "Once this opens, we will get with the City of Saratoga to figure out how and where we can return to our birthplace," Swedish told NEWS10.The Saratoga Coffee Traders menu includes hot and iced coffee drinks, smoothies, tea, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and more. It'll be open from 6:...

Crash on NY 7 Westbound closes one of three lanes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, a crash on NY 7 Westbound past Miller Road Overpass in Colonie has closed one of three right lanes. Drivers in the area should expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Little is known about the crash at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

'I wanted to be a Cardinal' - Sonny Gray joins retooled St. Louis rotation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A retooled St. Louis Cardinals rotation now includes one of the team's most coveted arms this offseason.Sonny Gray, the 2023 American League Cy Young runner-up and three-time All-Star, joins the Cardinals on a three-year, $75 million contract. At 34 years old, Gray is the Cardinals' third starting pitcher addition before the Winter Meetings even begin. St. Louis added veterans Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson on one-year deals last week. As it stands, Gray is arguably the headliner of a retooled rotation. Could the Cardinals land Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Gray says St. Louis was at the top of his wish list this offseason. "I wanted to be a Cardinal," he said early in his introductory press conference Monday evening. "Me and my family, we truly wanted to be here," said Gray. "We're glad that it worked out, and we get to be here. Very, very excited to be a Cardinal." Gray is coming off one of his best big-league seasons, which led to a 2.79 ERA and 183 strikeouts over...

St. Peters man accused of shooting at vehicle in I-70 road rage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:09 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -- A St. Peters man is accused of firing a gun while driving during road rage on I-70. Theodore Campbell is facing gun and assault-related charges in this incident. His bond is set at $100,000, cash-only.Court documents state that Campbell was driving westbound on I-70 near Cave Springs Road at around 6:30 p.m. on November 25. The victim says that she saw a white Nissan Frontier in her rearview mirror. The driver of that vehicle stuck a gun out of the driver's side window and fired a shot at her vehicle. Police found a bullet hole in the victim's right front tire. St. Charles County bill against welcoming immigrants fails to pass The victim got the license plate number, pulled over to a nearby gas station, and called the police. They were able to track the vehicle's owner, who told them that his employee drives the Nissan. Police say that Campbell admitted to firing the weapon at the vehicle and was placed under arrest.