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Once-expelled Tennessee lawmakers invited to White House

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

President Biden will host the two Tennessee lawmakers who were once expelled from the state's legislature and a third who was subject to expulsion at the White House on Monday.Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Wednesday that Biden would welcome Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson. The president spoke with the lawmakers, known as the "Tennessee Three," on a recent video call to thank them for their work.Jones and Pearson earlier this month were expelled from the legislature for their participation in the recent gun violence demonstrations following a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tenn., last month. They both have been reinstated. Johnson, who also participated in the protests and is white, narrowly survived her expulsion vote.Jones, Johnson and Pearson led chants on the House floor last week in the aftermath of the shooting, chanting “No action, no peace.” Resolutions to expel them say they engaged in ...

Risk of strong to severe storms on Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Confidence is rising in widespread storms and potentially some severe weather this week. Below is a day-by-day breakdown of storm potential & risks:TODAY (WED): Mainly cloudy skies can be expected through most of the day with a few sprinkles in the mix. Some breaks in the clouds are possible later this afternoon. A low risk for an isolated strong to severe storm is possible in the far western Hill Country as a dryline further west attempts to trigger storms. Low confidence exists in storms (1) forming & (2) holding together long enough to reach the Hill Country, but if they do, large hail will be the primary concern.Low risk (1 out of 5) for strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon & eveningTHURSDAY: A slow-moving cold front tied to a strong storm system further north will be the main driver of storm development in our area Thursday. Scattered storms and showers are looking likely for a large portion of our area. There is a 1 out of 5 risk for isolate...

Study dubs Austin's I-35 'freeway without future'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A study conducted by a national urban mobility organization ranked Austin's I-35 on its list of 10 "freeways without futures," citing the highway's history of segregation, proposed expansion's displacement impacts and environmental concerns as reasons for its listing.The Congress for the New Urbanism is a 30-year-old institution that works with grassroot organizations and urban planners on ways to increase connectivity and mobility in cities. CNU's work focuses on improving transit diversity and access so people have more modes to travel places. RELATED: How I-35’s expansion proposal could impact Austin congestion, displaced properties In its evaluation of I-35, CNU noted both grassroot campaigns launched to replace I-35 as an urban boulevard, as well as concerns voiced by city and county officials on the TxDOT project.Federal funding funneled into I-35 'Cap and Stitch' programIn February, both Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court submitte...

MN Wild to host free playoff viewing party at Xcel Energy Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

Minnesota Wild fans are invited to attend a free playoff viewing party at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday evening.Doors open at 8 p.m., a half hour before the puck drops in Dallas for Game 2 of the playoff series.The view should be great: Fans can watch the Wild face off with the Dallas Stars via the arena’s big screen — the 39×53 foot scoreboard — according to an Xcel Energy Center spokesperson.Concessions will be available for purchase.All guests should enter through Gate 1 of the X, which is located on the corner of West Kellogg Boulevard and West 7th Street in downtown Saint Paul.Info at xcelenergycenter.com/events/detail/minnesota-wild-playoff-viewing-party.It’ll be tougher (and more expensive) to get back into the arena on Friday, when the Wild return home for Game 3. “Verified resale tickets” were available on Wednesday through Ticketmaster starting at $160.If you want to stay home and watch Wednesday’s game, it’ll air at 8...

Minnesota Zoo sets opening date for new Treetop Trail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

The countdown is on. In just 100 days, the Minnesota Zoo will be home to Treetop Trail walkway and its record-setting vantage points.Treetop Trail will be the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop coming in at a mile and a quarter and bringing visitors up to 32 feet in the air, according to the zoo in Apple Valley.The walking path, which will be open year-round, will give guests a new perspective on the zoo’s wildlife including moose, marshes, tigers and forests. The zoo also notes “a bird’s eye view for bird watchers.”At the entrance of the walkway, visitors will find a habitat with native Minnesota species and the Treetop Trail’s ambassador, Quillber, a North American porcupine, per the release.The pedestrian loop was inspired by New York City’s High Line, a 1.45-mile decommissioned elevated railway that was converted into a walkway. Although it is longer than Treetop Trail, the High Line is not a loop and instead runs along the Hudson River. Treetop Trail will repu...

Keri Russell evolves from silky spy to sweaty ‘Diplomat’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

By JOCELYN NOVECK (AP National Writer)The first sign is the hair. Not exactly a total mess. But definitely not neat, either.Keri Russell’s hair on “The Diplomat,” her new Netflix series set in the world of high-stakes global diplomacy, is the hair of a woman — in this case, the U.S. ambassador to Britain — who simply had more urgent things on the morning to-do list than a blow-out. Like briefing the White House or huddling with the CIA station chief.Russell’s Kate Wyler also sweats — a lot. Which, like the messy hair, is something you never saw from Elizabeth Jennings, the Soviet spy Russell played with impeccable, delicious cool for six seasons on “The Americans.” Indeed, fans of that FX show will surely gasp at the sight of Russell’s Kate raising her arm so her husband can take a whiff and advise if she needs a shower. Just SO not Elizabeth.Russell laughs as she confirms that indeed, sweat was foreign to Elizabeth, whose ...

Republican lawmakers vote to kill funding for Wisconsin’s largest conservation project

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee voted Tuesday to kill funding for the largest land conservation project in Wisconsin history, a move that came following concerns about the $15 million purchase of 56,000 acres of forest land that would have been open to both logging and recreational use.Republican lawmakers objected in November to using $4 million from the state’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to help finance the purchase of the property east of Rhinelander in northern Wisconsin known as the Pelican River Forest. The rest of the funding for the conservation easement would come from a federal grant.Efforts to address lawmakers’ concerns since objections were raised were unsuccessful, Sen. Mary Felzkowski, one of the Republicans who objected to the project, said Tuesday. She was among the 12 Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee who voted to kill the project, while all four Democrats voted to fund it.Felz...

Survey: What do NY parents want from English education?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - How much does New York care about reading? According to a survey commissioned by the national teaching organization the American Reading Company, the answer is quite a bit. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The American Reading Company has released the results of a survey conducted by YouGov, which consulted parents of children in school from kindergarten to 12th grade in New York, and asked for their views on how reading should be taught in schools. The majority of parents said they want their children to learn from reading curriculums that include lessons on phonics, texts with a grounding in history and science, and daily writing time.“Parents value strong reading skills and seek a curriculum with knowledge building and explicit phonics that helps set the stage for them to not just be strong readers but to develop a love of reading,” said Chris Melchiorre, Senior Vice President at YouGov. Board of...

The Salad Bar opens in Catskill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Salad Bar officially opened on Monday, April 17. The eatery is located at 374 Main Street in Catskill. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "What started as a joke about a food truck evolved from the simple idea of bringing quick and healthy lunch options to the Catskill area," reads The Salad Bar website.The Salad Bar serves build-your-own and premium salads, sandwiches, and desserts. You can view the full menu on the restaurant's website. Read more about the fatal shooting of Kaylin Gillis The eatery is currently open for pick-up, with delivery starting on April 20, according to The Salad Bar Facebook page. The Salad Bar is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

Capital Region drop-off sites for National Drug Take Back Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  The 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This national day is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and provides residents with a way to safely dispose of their unused medication. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEA said this is a way to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. In 2022, the DEA and its partners collected about 684 tons of unwanted and unused drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events.These events are held every April and October. Here’s where you can drop off your unused and unwanted medication in the Capital Region on Saturday. Read more about the fatal shooting of Kaylin Gillis Albany CountyColonie Police Department, 312 Wolf Road, LathamWatervliet Police Department, 2 15th StreetElm Avenue Park, 261 Elm Avenue, DelmarGuilderland Public Library, 2228 Western AvenueAlbany Cou...