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Asteroid expected to pass close to Earth on Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. (KXAN) -- Scientists looking to observe asteroids will get a rare chance this weekend. According to NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, a newly discovered asteroid -- which is known as a Near-Earth Object -- will "safely" pass within only 100,000 miles on Saturday.NASA defines Near-Earth Objects as "comets and asteroids that have been nudged by the gravitational attraction of nearby planets into orbits that allow them to enter the Earth’s neighborhood."The office says the asteroid, named 2023 DZ2, measures between 140 feet and 310 feet in diameter. "While close approaches are a regular occurrence, one by an asteroid of this size (140-310 ft) happens only about once per decade, providing a unique opportunity for science," the office said. Planet Palooza! When 5 planets will be visible in the night sky The asteroid, which was first observed on Jan. 14, will pass between the Earth and the Moon's orbit. It is considered to be an Apollo-class asteroid, mean...

'Very disturbing': What to know about the potentially deadly fungus spreading in the US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The fungus called Candida Auris (or C. Auris for short), was first detected in the United States in 2016, but is now spreading at an "alarming" rate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week. Doctors are assuring the public that it’s not going to take over the world and kill us all, but it is something we need to be aware of. CDC study warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US “It’s something we’ve been tracking for probably 10 years,” said infectious disease specialist Dr. Michelle Barron.Between 2019 and 2021, clinical cases of Candida auris tripled. The fungus has now been reported in 28 states, according to the CDC.“The fact that it’s increasing in number and also increasing in terms of where we can find it is kind of a combination that’s very disturbing,” said Dr. Bruce Hirsch at Northwell Health in New York. Candida auris is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat i...

Ottawa Reaches A Deal With U.S To Close Roxham Border In Quebec

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

Trial delayed for Austin man connected to 2020 murder-for-hire plot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It could be a while before an Austin man arrested in a murder-for-hire plot gets a trial.Erik Charles Maund, 47, a former partner of an Austin-based auto group Maund Automotive, was accused of paying three men to kidnap and kill his former girlfriend Holly Williams and her boyfriend William Lanway in March 2020, according to federal documents.Indictment records said Maund was married. Lanway reportedly demanded money from Maund and said he would expose Maund’s relationship with Williams if he did not send it. Former Austin car dealer tried to arrange another murder after arrest, US DOJ says Maund was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping resulting in death, and carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.One of the men Maund hired, Gilad Peled from Austin, entered a guilty plea in December 2022, Maund has yet to stand trial. KXAN obtained a status report filed in February 2023 on behalf of the attorneys. The...

Class 3A boys basketball semifinals: Totino-Grace rallies past Alexandria

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

Top-seeded Totino-Grace rallied from a four-point second-half deficit with just under 7 minutes to play to keep alive its hopes of consecutive Class 3A state championships with a 70-62 victory over No. 5 seed Alexandria on Thursday at Target Center.Trailing 55-5, the Eagles started a 19-7 run on Isaiah Johnson’s 3-pointer with 6:30 remaining. Totino-Grace (23-8) scored nine straight points to take a 62-55 lead.Alexandria pulled within 62-59 on a pair of free throws by Grayson Grove with 2:29 left, but the Eagles scored the next seven points to take a 69-59 lead with 55 seconds left.Taison Chatman added 18 points and a game-high nine assists for Totino-Grace.Grove scored a team-high 21 points and five rebounds, and Chase Thompson added 16 points and five boards for Alexandria (25-5), which shot 63.6 percent from the field and led 38-33 at intermission.The Eagles (23-8) used a 19-7 run over the final six minutes to turn what had been a four-point deficit into a path into the Class AAA...

Most underrated player in the NHL? The Wild think it’s Jonas Brodin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Wild coach Dean Evason smiled as he made a joke last week, likely because he knew it was laced with so much truth.Asked to assess the play of defenseman Jonas Brodin, who had missed a month with a lower-body injury, Evason said the Swede could miss three years and look exactly the same.“He’s such a gifted skater, right?” Evason said. “We’ve seen them all through the years. There’s just special guys that can skate like that.”There’s no doubt Brodin belongs on that short list. He dominates defensively on a nightly basis with his innate ability to stick with opposing players in open ice. His teammates often joke that he can skate backward faster than most players can skate forward.“Someone sent me a text the other day that said, ‘Is he the most underrated player in the game?’ ” Evason said. “It’s possible.”The biggest reason Brodin doesn’t get more recognition on a national sc...

Malta Stewart's installs superchargers for both Tesla and non-Tesla cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart’s Shops has installed Tesla Superchargers that can be used by both Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles. The shop is located at 2951 Route 9 in Malta, right off Exit 13N of I-87. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This is one of only a few locations in the United States where you can access this charger, said Stewart's. This Supercharger is open to Tesla vehicles and non-Tesla cars with CCS compatibility. The eight Superchargers are available 24/7 and charge up to 250kW."Stewart’s is proud to support our EV customers by working with Tesla to bring these chargers to our location in the Town of Malta," said Chad Kiesow, Senior VP of Facilities at Stewart’s Shops. "Now not only Tesla but, any EV owner can stop by to refuel the car and themselves." Queen Bee Bakery opens in Fultonville Stewart’s Shops currently has 11 locations with electric vehicle charging stations. Six of them have Tesla Superchargers ...

Albany-based shop puts edgy twist on donuts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On paper, Tania Sharlow's business goes by "Birchin' Donuts." But she wants you to remember something else, with an expletive twist—changing the "R" to a "T" on the signs inside her shop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I kind of came up with the name along the lines of, like, they're so good, they're bad," explained Sharlow. "So, we're going to be on the edge, and our whole aesthetic is being kind of edgy."The tactic brought in crowds for opening day. "It's been very steady, and we've had little spurts of business here and there," added Sharlow Thursday morning. "Exactly what we expected, actually." Queen Bee Bakery opens in Fultonville Sharlow's daughter, Azalea Gardner, told me the name came as no surprise. "That's actually just my mom's personality," she said. "Like, she's a cool person."The donuts were first served at Birch Bark Eatery in Glens Falls. Sharlow told NEWS10 the move to Albany w...

Rensselaer, Schenectady, Albany Counties top statewide eviction rate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Rensselaer County had the highest rate of evictions in the state in 2022, according to a new website from Cornell University. Schenectady County tied for third and Albany County tied for fourth. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! As some in the Hudson Valley and beyond call for Good Cause eviction protections, Rensselaer County sees over 10% of its rentals ending in evictions, according to Cornell University’s Buffalo ILR Co-Lab. Check out their stats below:RankingCountyEvictions filed per 100 renter households1Rensselaer112Bronx103Schenectady93Niagara94Suffolk84Sullivan84Erie84Albany84Monroe85Broome7 Tenants, legislators rally at Capitol for good cause eviction The new interactive tool lets users generate data on evictions and rents based on zipcode or legislative district. It shows locals how many total evictions were filed in 2022, too—1,959 in Schenectady, 2,628 in Rensselaer County, and 4,326 in Al...

Queen Bee Bakery opens in Fultonville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:08 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Queen Bee Bakery celebrated its ribbon cutting and grand opening on March 23. The new bakery is located at 21 Main Street in Fultonville. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Katie Cope's mom started the at-home bakery about six years ago, with Katie soon joining her. After her mom passed, Katie continued the bakery. Her cousin Lannette Owens partnered with her about six months ago to help open the storefront.The menu features cookies, cheesecakes, brownies, blondies, bagels, cupcakes, donuts, pies, muffins and other pastries. Queen Bee Bakery is currently open Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. to noon, Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.