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House committee to hold hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday after lawmakers pushed for transparency when it comes to unidentified flying objects.The hope is the federal government will release more information about UFOs. FBI ‘expressly’ opposed GOP release of unverified Biden tip The flying objects caught in photos and on video are called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAP, for short.The Department of Defense has said they are working to better understand and respond to UAPs, but members of Congress have said that's not enough. "We need to know whether these things are, are they domestic? Are they foreign? Or are they something else? And these government needs to have straight answers," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL, said. This is why House leaders pushed for a hearing with the House Oversight Committee.On Wednesday, the meeting will include testimony from three witnesses.Earlier this week, National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said these objects are cons...

Aircraft playing critical role during wildfire season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Aircraft play a critical role in fighting fires, from pinpointing fire hot spots to water drops, and with wildfire season in full swing these crews are staying busy."We have definitely had an uptick in our fires already," said Justin Soulier with Travis County's STAR Flight. "We have responded to four this week alone."Planes and helicopters have helped fight recent fires in Llano County and Hays County."This is a bambi bucket, this is the big orange bucket you see hanging underneath the helicopter," Soulier said.STAR Flight crews help respond to air rescues, transport patients from hospital to hospital, and they help respond to fires. Currently they have three helicopters."Often times star flight will be an initial response to the area while the other resources are being mobilized," Soulier said.When a fire call comes in and aircraft is needed, you can usually also find the The Texas A&M Forest Service responding as well. PHOTOS: Wildfire burns dozens of acres...

Texas sees spike in infant mortality after enacting abortion restrictions, DSHS data says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Since Texas enacted its abortion restrictions, it has seen a spike in infant mortality, according to preliminary data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.According to the DSHS data, 2,200 infants died in Texas last year. That's 227 more than the year before, or an 11% increase.At the same time, infant deaths caused by severe genetic and birth defects rose by 21%, DSHS said.This comes after a nearly decade-long decline between 2014 and 2021. According to the data, deaths had fallen by 15%.This is currently preliminary data from DSHS, and it could change when final numbers are released.

Man allegedly shoots himself and causes car accident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police say a man shot himself in the leg and then got into an automobile accident on Thursday afternoon. The 31-year-old was located with a gunshot wound to the upper right leg that was bleeding badly. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An off-duty doctor was at the scene and assisted with first aid. The individual was airlifted to the Albany Medical Center for emergency medical treatment.Witnesses say the individual crashed into a Coarc van three times. The individual then exited his vehicle and dumped a loaded handgun down a sewer drain. Police were able to recover the firearm.Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson City Police Department at (518) 828-3388.

Thunderstorms bring widespread hail to NE Colorado and metro Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

Thunderstorms rumbled across the metro area Thursday afternoon and into the evening, with hail falling in Denver, Littleton and elsewhere as winds hit above 40 mph in some areas.Two-inch, egg-size hail fell in Lincoln County in the eastern plains where windows of a home were shattered by the storm, according to the National Weather Service.Between the hail, strong winds and heavy rain at times, leaves and limbs were stripped from trees in some areas, including Littleton. Outdoor workers and pedestrians scrambled for safety and cover.Whoa! This is what Littleton looked like. a few minutes ago when the hail came down. #cowx Live weather updates: https://t.co/v2eLUqY5Bl pic.twitter.com/H5wCINjpOL— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) July 20, 2023Colorado Springs was pelted with hail on Thursday and Red Rocks Amphitheater, west of Denver, was also hit with hail at about 4 p.m., the weather service said.Severe weather posed problems at Denver International Airport where 827 flights, ar...

Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun has message for NBA doubters: “I always end up rising to that occasion.”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

The most punchable face in the NBA hits back.“I think there’s always a couple of people that don’t think you can step into that role,” Christian Braun, the Nuggets’ second-year swingman, offered up earlier this week. “But I always end up rising to that occasion.”Basically, Braun has a message for all the trolls and teleprompter twits who don’t think he’s up for walking a mile in Bruce Brown’s shoes. Know what? You’re right.He wants to slip on those bad boys Brucey B left behind and sprint up the Manitou Incline at full tilt.“I want that challenge,” the Nuggets’ breakout rookie and one-time NCAA champion at Kansas said during a promotional appearance with Qdboa in Lakewood. “I want a bigger role and I think everybody wants a bigger role.“But the fact that the Nuggets show confidence in me and (in) our young guys to come in and take over that role and make that next step means a lot to me. And obviously, I’m going to prove them right.”Obviously?“It’s a good cha...

Burbank residents frustrated after city announces plans to cut 120 trees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

Homeowners along a residential street in suburban Burbank are upset and looking for answers after the city informed them it would be cutting down more than 120 trees that it says are at risk of falling.The Aleppo Pine trees are located throughout the city, with a large swath of them located along North Niagara Street in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. The mature trees have lined the street and provided shade for decades and are estimated to be about 100 years old.But recent drought conditions have made them unstable, the city says, and several have already come down and caused major damage to the vehicles, homes and the the sidewalk.In February, during one of Southern California's unseasonable rainstorms, several of the trees fell, crushing cars and damaging homes. Because of their weakening roots and fall risk, the city has decided that the trees need to come down before they fall and cause more property damage — or worse. Burbank Parks & Recreation Director Marisa Garcia said...

Mammoth Mountain extends summer ski season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

Skiers and snowboarders will have an extra week to ride some powder at Mammoth Mountain after the resort announced it would be extending its summer season.Mammoth's Second Season was set to end at the end of July, but thanks to prolonged accumulation from California's historic snowy season, that end date has been pushed back to Aug. 6.Skiers ride down a slope at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in July 2023. (Mammoth Mountain Ski Area)Mammoth experienced record-breaking snowfall this year, with 715 inches of accumulation at the main lodge — the highest recorded snowfall total in the resort's 70-year history. Skiing and snowboarding hours at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area are between 7:30 a.m. and noon daily. Daily passes start at $69, and riders are encouraged to check the resort website for the most up-to-date terrain conditions.

Taipei-bound flight diverted back to SFO due to 'unruly passenger'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

(KRON) -- A United Airlines flight headed to Taipei was diverted back to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Thursday evening, the airport confirmed to KRON4. The flight was diverted back to SFO due to an "unruly passenger."Flight 871 left SFO around 2:54 p.m., flew approximately two hours toward the Taiwan capital and flew two hours back towards SFO, according to FlightAware. The United Airlines plane landed back at SFO around 7 p.m.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Napheesa Collier keys late run and helps the Lynx beat the Sparks 73-70

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:36 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored eight points in a late 12-0 run and finished with 22 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 73-70 on Thursday night. Collier scored 10 of her points in the fourth quarter as the Lynx (10-12) won despite squandering a 20-point lead and completed a season sweep of Los Angeles (7-14), which matched a franchise record with its seventh straight loss. Rookies Dorka Juhasz and Diamond Miller played key roles in the win. Juhasz scored a career-high 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Miller added 13 points, a career-high nine assists and eight rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 19 points. Lexie Brown, back in the lineup after missing more than a month, scored 13 points off the bench. SUN 82, DREAM 71UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Natisha Hiedeman scored 20 of her career-high 24 points in the third quarter, Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Connecticut snapped Atlanta’s...