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Texas House advances bill banning transgender healthcare for minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After two previous attempts that were delayed by parliamentarian moves, the Texas House advanced a bill that would ban gender transition care for Texas minors. Senate Bill 14 passed the Texas House on second reading. The bill still needs final approval on third reading to advance. That vote has yet to be scheduled, but will likely come Monday.Texas House Democrats twice leveled a successful procedural objection to SB 14 last week, presenting a roadblock to the Republican priority legislation after a vote was delayed earlier in the week when opponents filled the chamber’s gallery in protest.LGBTQ protesters marched to the Capitol on Friday morning to again oppose the legislation, saying it presents great harm to transgender youth and takes control away from parents and guardians. LGBTQ protesters marched to the Capitol on Friday morning to again oppose Senate Bill 14. (KXAN Photo/Christian Marcelli)LGBTQ protesters marched to the Capitol on Friday mo...

Injury makes Tyler Mahle trade a flop for Twins, but Derek Falvey confident in team’s process

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

The Twins were well aware of the shoulder injury Tyler Mahle sustained last July while with the Cincinnati Reds, just weeks before they traded for him.But they still felt confident in the information they had at the time, making the decision to part with three prospects — more on them later — to bolster a rotation for a then first-place team that needed pitching help. Mahle, the Twins hoped, would help pitch them to a playoff spot and would be an important piece of this year’s rotation, as well.Of course, it didn’t work out that way.The Twins announced Thursday that Mahle, who is a free agent after this season, will undergo Tommy John surgery. With that announcement, it’s very likely that Mahle has thrown his last pitch as a Twin. But while the Twins didn’t get anywhere near the production from Mahle they had hoped for, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey expressed confidence in the team’s process.“Our view of Tyler was that there was some shoulder strain...

Pipe Bomb Destroyed at Fort Plain residence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

FORT PLAIN, N.Y (NEWS10)- Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirming the details of an incident that had shut down Upper Main Street for hours Thursday afternoon. The Fort Plain police department had received a call around 2 p.m. about a device outside of a residence. The Sheriff's Office quickly arrived and began assisting with blocking off the street and evacuating neighboring residences.Sheriff Jeffery Smith confirmed the object to have been a pipe bomb, and a nearby school was notified out of an abundance of caution. The New York State Police Bomb Squad arrived to the scene and ultimately destroyed the device. Law enforcement confirmed they have a suspect that has been interviewed and charged, and there is no immediate danger to the public.

Albany businesses concerned with panhandling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Pearl Street Diner owners, Anthony and Lucia Mitsios, say panhandling has always been in the area. Recently, though, they have seen a change from people asking for money to confrontations in their diner."My family has been in Albany for over 30 years and this is the worst that I have seen it. When it becomes aggressive and people start feeling uncomfortable to come to work, it's not okay," explained Anthony Mitsios. First Friday returns to Albany To come up with solutions, the Mitsios family invited fellow business owners and Albany officials to the diner. The Albany police department continues to respond to threats in the area, but are not legally able to offer the services considered 'quality of life'. Police say they cannot issue an arrest due to homelessness or passive panhandling. "If people feel uncomfortable and they don't know, then give us a call and we will certainly come out and assess the situation," stated Albany Police Chief, Eric Hawkins. Ge...

Man arrested, escaped West Hollywood apartment standoff after neighbor was shot through wall: LASD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

A man who was wanted for allegedly shooting his neighbor through a West Hollywood apartment wall in April was found and arrested on Tuesday.The person of interest was identified as Joshua Findley, 31, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.On April 7, Findley was wanted in connection to a shooting at The Dylan Apartments on the 7100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.When deputies arrived, they found a woman in her 50s with two gunshot wounds — one to her neck and one to her leg inside her apartment. The woman was believed to be alone in her kitchen when the bullets went through the wall and struck her, officials said. Authorities do not believe the woman was targeted, but were still investigating the cause.A day-long standoff ensued as authorities tried contacting Findley who was believed to be holed up inside his apartment, but to no avail.Joshua Findley in photos from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Nearby residents were evacuated and a SWAT helicopter arri...

NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors need to win Game 6 in LA to extend series vs. Lakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 6: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.com Arena at 7 p.m. TV: ESPN. Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -3. OVER/UNDER: 219.5. (Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 3-2. SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season. PRIOR PLAYOFF HISTORY: Lakers have won 6-of-7 postseason series, including the last one in 1991.Gone are all of the niceties and the love shared between the Warriors and Lakers at the start of this Western Conference semifinal series. Now, it’s a real matchup — and perhaps the kick-start to a rivalry.The Warriors and Lakers will play a crucial Game 6 in Los Angeles on Friday night, with the Warriors needing to win in order to keep their season alive and force a Game 7 back in san Francisco on Sunday.But the last few days have had coaches accusing each ot...

When Elon sparred with Christine: 3 takeaways from their on-stage interview

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On Friday, Elon Musk announced that NBC Universal’s Linda Yaccarino will serve as the new CEO of Twitter. Yaccarino is a longtime advertising executive credited with integrating and digitizing ad sales at NBCU. Her challenge now will be to woo back advertisers that have fled Twitter since Musk acquired it last year for $44 billion.Since taking ownership, Musk has fired thousands of Twitter employees, largely scrapped the trust-and-safety team responsible for keeping the site free of hate speech, harassment and misinformation, and blamed others — particularly mainstream media organizations, which he views as untrustworthy “competitors” to Twitter for ad dollars — for exaggerating Twitter’s problems.In April, the two met for an on-stage conversation at a marketing convention in Miami Beach, Florida. Here are some highlights of their conversation:MUSK AND YACCARINO SPAR OVER CONTENT MODERATIONThe Miami discussion was cordial, although both participants ...

Rodríguez homers and drives in 4 to lead Mariners past Tigers 9-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Julio Rodríguez had three hits, including a homer, and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Friday night.Marco Gonzales (3-0) gave up two runs on five hits and two walks in six innings.Detroit starter Matthew Boyd (2-3) allowed six runs — five earned — on five hits and four walks in 1 1/3 innings. Boyd faced 12 batters and nine of them reached base. A caught stealing allowed him to escape the first inning with only Jarred Kelenic’s RBI single, but the Mariners scored five runs in the second.Boyd struck out the first batter, but walked the next two before Jose Cabellero’s single loaded the bases. J.P. Crawford made it 2-0 with an RBI single, and Boyd walked Ty France to force in another run.Rodríguez followed with a two-run single, making it 5-0 and ending Boyd’s night. Mason Englert got Kelenic to ground into a force at second, but shortstop Javier Báez made a wild throw to first that allowed France to score the s...

Chris Bassitt pitches 2-hitter to lead Blue Jays past Braves 3-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter, Daulton Varsho hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday night.Bassitt (5-2) struck out eight and walked two in the Blue Jays’ first individual shutout since Mark Buehrle accomplished the feat against Washington in 2015. Bassitt threw 70 of his 103 pitches for strikes to win his fourth straight decision. The shutout was Toronto’s sixth this season.Atlanta lost a series-opening road game for the first time this season after winning six straight to start the year. The Braves came in with a majors-best 15-3 road record.George Springer had an RBI single in the fifth to drive in the first run of the game for Toronto, which improved to 10-3 at home. The Blue Jays have won six of their past seven north of the border. Their 13 home games this season are the fewest in the majors.Varsho made it 3-0 with a solo drive off Kirby Yates in the eighth, his sixth. Varsho connected after striking out th...

Montgomery Co. Council debate school system budget as final vote approaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:39 GMT

The Montgomery County Council in Maryland approved a plan to cut nearly $25 million from the school system’s $3.2 billion budget request, with roughly $200 million placed on a budget reconciliation list for further consideration.County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 10% increase in the county’s property tax, with the revenues going directly to the school system. But council members have been cautious about committing to Elrich’s proposal, suggesting that a plan consisting of budget “increments,” each at $22.3 million, could be voted on during the budget reconciliation process. The council is scheduled to vote on the plan Thursday.The move came after, at times, a heated discussion on Montgomery County Public School’s request for a $3.2 billion operating budget, with Superintendent Monifa McKnight urging the county not to “balance that budget on the backs of our children” and several council members responding with irritation.In the di...