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Austin airport adds program to aid people with 'hidden' disabilities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) announced Tuesday that it launched a new accessibility service aimed at assisting passengers with “hidden,” or non-visible, disabilities. AUS joins 201 airports across 29 countries that have implemented the Hidden (or non-visible) Disabilities (HD) Sunflower Program, which allows folks with conditions that may not be immediately apparent – such as autism or being hard of hearing – to subtly disclose that they are living with a disability and may require more patience. MORE: Austin Airport adds accessibility services ahead of holiday travel demand “Navigating airports just regularly can be a very stressful experience, much more so for people with non-visible disabilities,” Lesly Ramirez, a public information specialist with AUS, told KXAN. “Our hope is that, with this program, we're not only assisting these passengers but raising awareness for non-visible disabilities. And just sort of speaking to the type of diverse...

‘I’ve got his head’: How Marcus Foligno sparked Wild in Chicago with a ‘Gladiator’ moment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

Marcus Foligno barely remembers doing it. He tends to black out during the heat of a battle.That exactly what happened after Foligno dropped the gloves on Monday night at the United Center. His wires crossed and instinct took over.Not only did Foligno quickly finish the fight with Blackhawks defenseman Andreas Englund, he ripped off his opponent’s helmet in the immediate aftermath and held it up like a prize. What was he saying as he did that?Marcus Foligno vs. Andreas Englund #mnwild | #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ighr8RXvzb— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) April 11, 2023“Just said, ‘I’ve got his head,’ ” Foligno said. “I felt like a little bit of a Gladiator moment.”Asked about the sequence postgame, coach Dean Evason smiled and shook his head.“It’s like he took his trophy,” Evason said. “I don’t know what he was thinking.”The barbaric nature of the exchange wasn’t lost on Foligno.R...

Tupperware stock sinks after company warns it’s at risk of going out of business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

David Matthews | New York Daily NewsFood-storage company Tupperware’s stock tumbled on Monday after warning it could be on the brink of going out of business after nearly 80 years.The 45% slide came after the company announced it had hired financial advisers to help keep the company solvent amid “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” according to a regulatory filing filed last Friday.Tupperware is also on the verge of being de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange after not filing an annual report.The company said it was running out of money to keep operating and was exploring mass layoffs and selling off its real estate assets among other cost-cutting measures.“Tupperware has embarked on a journey to turn around our operations and today marks a critical step in addressing our capital and liquidity position,” CEO Miguel Fernandez said in a press release. “The company is doing everything in its power to mitigate the impacts of recent events, a...

Police: Louisville shooter legally bought AR-15 rifle a week ago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  — The bank employee who opened fire at his Louisville workplace targeted specific people with the rifle he bought legally a week earlier, police said Tuesday.Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said at a news conference that bank employee Connor Sturgeon, 25, bought the AR-15 rifle on April 4 at a local dealership.Armed with the rifle, Sturgeon killed five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor — while livestreaming the attack Monday on Instagram, authorities said. Another eight people were wounded.Gwinn-Villaroel also said that officers’ body camera video from the shooting will be released Tuesday afternoon.The chief said that a rookie officer who was shot in the head while responding to the mass shooting remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday morning.“It’s looking hopeful,” Gwinn-Villaroel told WDRB-TV about Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from training just 10 days earlier.She said Wilt and othe...

Esopus man pleads guilty to 3-counts of grand larceny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, an Esopus man with a history of felony convictions pleaded guilty to a three-count indictment just as the jury trial was about to begin. Seth Young, 49, pled guilty without any promises to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and two counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Young forcibly broke into the Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions on December 10, 2021. He then used a bolt cutter to steal the ATM machine from the business.On the same day, Young stole a snowblower from Herzog's in the City of Kingston. He then stole another snowblower from Herzog's on December 25, 2021.Surveillance captured Young committing the charges and he confessed to the Ulster County Sheriff's Detectives and to the Kingston Police Detectives. During the execution of a search warrant for his residence, police recovered the stolen ATM, which had ...

Ex-St. Louis mailman gets probation for stealing checks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal judge has sentenced a former St. Louis mailman to five years of probation for stealing checks from the mail. Marquan Long, 28, has also been ordered to pay around $34,000 in restitution and 40 hours of community service. Long, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, pleaded guilty in January to theft charges in the case. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver According to court documents, Long stole two envelopes containing checks while working as a mail carrier in St. Louis. He deposited one worth around $29,000 into his girlfriend's credit union account. He deposited another one worth nearly $5,000 a few weeks later into a Chicago-based account.The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation.

Fenton native Cole McWard gets NHL call with Vancouver Canucks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

VANCOUVER - Add another name to the growing bunch of NHL players from the St. Louis area. One newcomer has earned his opportunity near the end of the regular season. Cole McWard, born and raised in Fenton, made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks last Thursday. McWard, a 21-year-old defenseman, made a strong impression in his debut Thursday, generating two shots of goals and four hits with 17 minutes of ice time. In his next game Saturday, he followed up with his first NHL goal and two blocked shots. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary "Couldn't be happier to be here," said McWard to Vancouver media ahead of his Canucks debut. "It has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. Getting to wear the Canucks logo is going to be something special."McWard joined the Canucks shortly after completing his sophomore season for Ohio State University's men's hockey team. He blocked 97 shots and produced 37 points over 75 college games. ...

The Doc and Chef – a new adventure for the STL Veg Girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Caryn Dugan is teaming up with Dr. Jim Loomis to create a new YouTube series named 'The Doc and Chef.'  Every other Sunday, Caryn and Dr. Loomis will create an episode, then the following Thursday both will be on Instagram live for a follow-up visit with all of us! This Friday is the live launch on zoom from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a question and answer session afterward. Sign up for this free, fantastic course in learning the plant-based lifestyle!Visit: TheDocandChef.comFriday, April 14, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.cpbl-stl.com

SZA coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - R&B singer SZA has announced that her 'The S.O.S' tour is expanding through Europe and is extending in North America. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the 30+ shows Wednesday, October 11. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, April 14, at noon.SZA was born in St. Louis, and her sophomore album, S.OS., holds the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.The S.O.S. Europe Tour DatesThurs. Jun. 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo DomeMon. Jun 5. – Paris, France – Accor ArenaWed. Jun. 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – HallenstadionFri. Jun. 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz ArenaSun. Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess ArenaTues. Jun. 13 – Manchester, UK – AO ArenaThurs. Jun. 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO HydroSat. Jun. 17 – London, UK – The O2Sun. Jun. 18 – London, UK – The O2Wed. Jun. 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3ArenaThe S.O.S. North American Tour DatesWed. Sept. 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya CenterFri. Sept. 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie ArenaSun. Sept. 2...

Opinion: It has everything to do with the color of our skin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:14 GMT

Last week, Tennessee state Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled by the Republican-dominated legislature for “knowingly and intentionally bringing disorder and dishonor” to the House. A third representative, Gloria Johnson, narrowly escaped expulsion by a single vote.They were accused of breaching House decorum by joining a protest in the House gallery demanding the legislature pass gun safety legislation while still on the House floor. For this, the Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton, said the three engaged in an act of “insurrection” equal to or worse than January 6.In the aftermath of this stunning abuse of power, because I’m a former Speaker of the Colorado House I was asked if I would have done things differently. The short answer is yes. A functioning democratic process requires transparency, respect for democratic norms, and a healthy fear of being corrupted by power. There is a reason Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, b...