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Trial set to begin this week for man accused of shooting, killing Austin protester in 2020

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first steps of a trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Austin protester Garrett Foster in July 2020 happen Monday. Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant, was indicted in the case in 2021 on felony charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor charge of deadly conduct.Investigators say Foster, 28, had been participating in a march against police violence when he was shot and killed.Police said Perry was driving downtown when he turned onto Congress Avenue near Fourth Street. Protesters — including Foster, who was armed — surrounded the car, and Perry fired from inside the car, the Austin Police Department said.Perry’s attorney said at the time the shooting was in self-defense. Soldier who shot Austin protester Garrett Foster reveals identity, claims self defense, attorney says Jury selection for the trial begins Monday at 9 a.m., according to Perry's attorneys Clint Broden and Douglas O'Connell.Separately, Foster's family...

Mentions of climate change in scripted entertainment largely absent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Movies and television have been shown to help viewers better comprehend a topic, which, in return, can help empower them in decision making. While there has been much research on social, political and economic issues in media and its impact on viewers, there has been little to none on climate change. It's a major topic, as the United Nation's latest report keeps pleading for more aggressive and accelerated actions in order to avert a climate catastrophe. The USC Norman Lear Center's Media Impact Project conducted a research project analyzing more than 37,000 scripts in entertainment to learn about how often climate change was acknowledged or mentioned. The Media Impact Project is a "hub for collecting, developing and sharing approaches for measuring the impact of media in order to better understand the role that media plays in changing knowledge, attitudes and behavior among individuals and communities." They worked on this project in conjunction with Good Energy, a ...

Five planets line up near the moon this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout.Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.WHERE AND WHEN CAN YOU SEE THEM?The best day to catch the whole group is Tuesday. You’ll want to look to the western horizon right after sunset, said NASA astronomer Bill Cooke.The planets will stretch from the horizon line to around halfway up the night sky. But don’t be late: Mercury and Jupiter will quickly dip below the horizon around half an hour after sunset.The five-planet spread can be seen from anywhere on Earth, as long as you have clear skies and a view of the west.“That’s the beauty of these planetary alignments. It doesn’t take much,” Cooke said.DO I NEED BINOCULARS?Maybe. Jupiter, Venus and Mars will all be pretty easy to see since they shine brightly, Cooke said. Venus will be one of the brightest things in the sky, and Mars will be hanging out near the moon with a reddish glow...

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Schenectady Stewart's

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lucky Stewart's Shop customer purchased a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 for the March 25 drawing. The ticket was sold at the Guilderland Avenue Stewart's location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing were 15, 17, 18, 47, 57, and the Powerball was 19. The winning numbers for the Powerball are drawn from a field of one to 69, and the Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. The New York Lottery contributed $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to help support education in New York State. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State's toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

COELIG hosting public hearing Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) will have a public hearing on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New York Law School. The hearing will take testimony and receive comments regarding the operation of COELIG, proposed or potential changes in the laws under its jurisdiction, and more. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those interested in attending are asked to sign up in advance by emailing [email protected]. Anyone who would like to testify by remote video conference can email the same address to reserve an approximate time and receive a Webex link to the hearing. The hearing will be live-streamed on COELIG's website.

NYSP: Two Albany residents arrested in road rage incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday evening, New York State Police responded to a road rage incident near Wilton Square. According to police, two vehicles operated by Raekwon L. Prather, 22, of Albany, and Amiah J. Valdez, 22, of Albany, chased the victim, attempting to drive them off the roadway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Prather and Valdez were driving recklessly, attempting to obstruct the victim's vehicle. The two were known to the victim. The victim also had a passenger under the age of five. Troopers located Prather fleeing on I-87 in Malta. Prather was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Stalking in the Fourth Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Police investigating pedestrian fatality on I-787 Valdez surrendered herself to State Police Wilton, where she was arrested and charged with two counts of Reckl...

New draw close time for Mega Millions announced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York lottery has announced that starting on April 4, Mega Millions ticket purchases for a Mega Millions draw held on the same day must be made by 10 p.m. This changes from the current time when tickets can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new draw close time allows the New York Lottery to conduct closing procedures for each Mega Millions draw. The New York Lottery says the change is strictly operational and will not affect those playing Mega Millions.Tickets cost $2 per play, and players pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers, five different numbers from one to 70, and one number from one to 25 for the Mega Ball. Players can also select Quick Pick tickets only eligible to win the jackpot for $3. Mega Millions draws are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Saratoga correction officer arrested New York’s Mega Millions generated $294,562,279 i...

Police investigating double shooting in south St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a double shooting in south St. Louis Monday morning.The shooting happening a little after 9:00 a.m. on the 2700 of Arsenal Street, where both a man and woman were shot. Upon arrival, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police found the man dead at the scene. Top Stories: Family seeks justice for Jacque, man charged due in court this week The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and is being treated. This is an open investigation.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Denver’s latest e-bike rebates open Tuesday, offering $300 discounts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

Denver officials have granted vouchers defraying the costs of more than 5,060 e-bikes, and they’re offering the latest batch Tuesday starting at 11 a.m.Launched in 2022, this program gives the city’s residents a break when purchasing e-bikes, or electric bicycles, which have motors that run on rechargeable batteries and give riders a boost. The bikes roll at speeds up to 28 miles per hour, city officials say.Every other month, a limited number of e-bike rebate vouchers are available. These give an upfront discount on the sales prices of e-bikes at participating bike shops. A standard rebate defrays the cost of a new e-bike by $300 ($500 for a cargo version of an e-bike).Denver residents can apply through an online portal – denverclimaterebates.com – which entails registering with proof of residency and receiving an emailed verification code.Tentative future dates for offering vouchers are May 30, July 25, September 26, and November 28.Related ArticlesTransportation | Bicy...

March Madness: Pair in Final Four, Monday settles last 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:30 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the tourney. LSU has completed its rapid rise with Kim Mulkey, reaching the Final Four in its second season under the former Baylor coach. The Tigers are in the Final Four for the first time in 15 years after beating Miami 54-42. And what about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark? The star of the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes put on quite a show in Seattle, finishing with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville. Iowa is in the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 1 South Carolina (35-0) vs No. 2 Maryland (28-6), Monday, 7 p.m. EDT.The Terrapins are next in the barrel against the defending champion Gamecocks, and it&#...