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Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada says businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a pile of debt and a dearth of overseas visitors.In a poll of tourism operators, some 45 per cent said they were likely or somewhat likely to shut down within three years unless the government steps in to adjust their loan conditions.“Unless there’s some change to the payback system and the payback requirements, they’re in danger of closing in the next three years,” said Beth Potter, CEO of the trade organization.“Everything from campgrounds to hotels to amusement parks to outdoor adventure,” Potter said.“Festival events oftentimes are run by non-profit organizations, and they’re really challenged right now in paying back these loans,” she said.“It’s dire.”Many businesses surveyed said they will not be able to make debt payments that are slated to come due in the next two years. The loans include those taken out through federal pandemic relie...

Safety probe launched into 40,000 Hyundais after reports of power loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

(The Hill) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulators are looking into reports of power loss issues in Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles.The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said it’s received 30 consumer complaints “alleging a loss of motive power” in 2022 Model Year Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles.Roughly 39,500 of the vehicles are estimated to be in the affected population, according to an ODI document.“Many consumers report a loud pop noise followed by a warning displayed in their dashboard and immediately experience a loss of motive power that ranges from a reduction to a complete loss of motive power,” ODI said in an update on the open investigation. ODI says it learned from Hyundai that the motive power failure is related to a charging system responsible for powering the hybrid vehicle and low voltage 12-volt batteries. “Preliminary review indicates over-current within the ICCU (Integrated Control Charing Unit) can damage transistors (FET) in t...

Record June heatwave remains with storms returning Wednesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A nearly unprecedented early-summer heatwave intensifies further on Tuesday with daily record-tying high temperatures of 106° expected in Austin and some of the hottest "feels like" temperatures on record. Our next chance of thunderstorms look to be Wednesday evening into the overnight as our ridge of high pressure backs slightly south and west of the area allowing for some slightly "cooler" temperature's as well. (Only a few degrees).Rain and storms will be possible Wednesday evening BLOG: If June is this hot, what comes in July? Extreme heat continuesSome of the hottest June temperatures on record are expected over the next week or more as a rare early summer heat wave refuses to loosen its grip. A rare Excessive Heat Warning is in effect areawide through 9 p.m. Wednesday for high temperatures over 100° and heat index values as hot as 120°. Though the National Weather Service does not keep official heat index records, our local office believes the heat index rec...

APA! to launch 24-hour fundraiser on social media

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A local animal shelter said Monday it will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at its programs over a 24-hour period in a fundraising effort. Austin Pets Alive! said its goal is to raise $53,000 from its fifth annual Raise-A-Day for APA!. That is the amount the nonprofit said it costs to cover one day of operations. The shelter said its social media feeds will be active starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday with vlog-style stories and three different live streams. The Crimson Chin (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)The Crimson Chin (Courtesy: Austin Pets Alive!)You can donate on APA! webpage, Instagram or Facebook pages.

Single-day tickets go on sale Tuesday for October Grand Prix race at COTA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Single-day tickets for the main race of the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas go on sale Tuesday, according to race organizers. The tickets, good for Sunday Oct. 22 only, will be released Tuesday at 10 a.m. Friday Oct. 20 and Saturday Oct. 21 tickets are already on sale. Friday Oct. 20 is the practice and qualifying round plus a performance from The Killers. Saturday Oct. 21 is the sprint round and a performance from Adam Lambert and Queen. Sunday Oct. 22 is the main race.

Health and Human Services Commission to hold job fair Tuesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding a hiring event on Tuesday. According to the state agency, the HHSC Office of Access and Eligibility Services is looking to fill multiple positions in Austin and across Texas. The agency said those positions help people access food, health care and cash assistance services through Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.HHSC said the event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Texas Workforce Commission on 9001 N. IH-35, Suite 110. The agency held a similar career fair in January. You can learn more and apply for HHSC jobs online.

Orioles minor league report: DL Hall, Baltimore’s No. 2 pitching prospect, has been sent down to Sarasota. Here’s why.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

During spring training, the Orioles remained committed to stretching out left-hander DL Hall as a starting pitcher rather than converting him to a reliever.Their recent decisions continue to prove that commitment.Because of diminished fastball velocity, Baltimore is having Hall take a step back on the mound with the hope he can take two steps forward in the weight room.In mid-May, the Orioles decreased Hall’s pitching workload, having him throw about 50 pitches once per week while increasing his weight training regimen. On Saturday, the organization took another step in that direction, sending Hall down to its training complex in Sarasota, Florida, to focus more on his strength training while still throwing on back fields and in live-game situations.A lower back injury limited Hall’s weight training this offseason and gave him a slow start to spring training, during which he didn’t pitch in game action the first few weeks and also displayed diminished velocity.Trip...

Famed all-women, cross-country airplane race to begin in Grand Forks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the first time, Grand Forks will serve as the starting point for the 46th annual Air Race Classic. The all-women, cross-country airplane race begins Tuesday.This year’s pilot for UND’s Frozen Force Air Race Classic team, Grace Heron — who is triple majoring in aviation safety, commercial aviation and sociology — said she and her teammates are excited for the race.“I’m extremely excited. It’ll be nice to have it at home base, just because it’s a very welcoming environment in terms of our college, (which) is really supportive of our team,” she said. “I know the college has been looking forward to this since 2020, when we were originally supposed to host.”Heron, who also participated in the ARC last year, said she is looking forward to bonding with her three team members: Sadie Blace, Tracy Mitchell and Ashley Almquist.“I’m looking forward to the team bonding (and) kind of just getting to know the girls a little bit more,” she said. “I think we’re al...

David French: The Supreme Court strikes the right balance on voting rights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

One of the most important realities of American life is this: No nation can fully undo the effects of 345 years of state-sanctioned bigotry — from slavery to Jim Crow — in 59 years. The time period between the arrival of the first slaves on colonial shores in 1619 and the abolition of legalized discrimination with the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 is simply too long, the discrimination too ingrained and the distortion of society too great to wave the wand of legal and cultural reform and quickly realize the dream of American equality.At the same time, there’s another vital American reality: Through grit, determination and immense courage, Black Americans and other marginalized communities have made immense gains, the hearts of countless white Americans have indeed changed and America is a far better and fairer place than it was in even the recent past.And now, at last, in the vital area of voting rights, Supreme Court authority reflects both these truths.Earlier this month...

Off the Beaten Path: Fred's Coffee & Donuts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:52:58 GMT

TANNERSVILLE, N.Y (NEWS10) - Fred’s Famous Donuts is the latest endeavor from one local businessman on a mission to revive the Village of Tannersville. Tucked away in the mountains, the menu may be small but the appetite for these donuts is sky-high. Parking banned along Route 23A in Hunter’s Kaaterskill Clove Ryan Chadwick opened the drive-through and walk-up establishment in December. He also owns the Kaaterskill Trolley Company and Tanners Boathouse.The homemade cake donuts are made fresh daily. They also offer hot and cold coffee beverages, teas and refreshers. Off the Beaten Path: Trolley ride through Tannersville Fred's is open 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and closed on Wednesdays. It's located at 6715 RT 23A in Tannersville.