White House warns Americans could face travel delays if government isn't funded

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

White House warns Americans could face travel delays if government isn't funded (The Hill) - The White House warned Wednesday morning that Americans could face travel delays if the government shuts down, as Congress only has a few days left to fund the government.The Biden administration says that a shutdown would mean more than 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 transportation security officers wouldn’t be paid. It noted in its latest memo to highlight the impacts of a government shutdown that those personnel are deemed essential so would go to work but receive no pay, which has led to issues for air travelers in the past. They “would have to show up to do their critical jobs without getting paid until funding becomes available. In previous shutdowns, this led to significant delays and longer wait times for travelers at airports across the country,” the memo read.And it warns that air traffic controller training would stop, “potentially leading to long-term disruptions to the industry at a moment when we’ve seen critical progress filling a bac...

Dean's Home Video: 'Walking Dead' spinoff & new season of 'Kardashians'

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Dean's Home Video: 'Walking Dead' spinoff & new season of 'Kardashians' CHICAGO — Arguably the first family of reality television is back for another season while a new spin-off from a popular AMC show is ready to make its debut on streaming services.Season 4 of "Kardashians" is streaming on Hulu on Thursday while "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" is already out on AMC+.Those are just a pair of a number of releases that have happened or will happen this week that were featured in Dean's Home Video on Wednesday's WGN Morning News. Along with those programs, Dean Richards took a look at season 4 of "Kardashians," "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," "Flora and Son," "Gen V," "Naked Attraction," and more during the segment.You can watch this edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the September 27 morning news in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Bindi Irwin says she feels she has 'second chance at life' after surgery

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Bindi Irwin says she feels she has 'second chance at life' after surgery (WJW) - Bindi Irwin, Australian conservationist and television personality, is embracing "a second chance at life" after undergoing treatment for endometriosis earlier this year.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Irwin, the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, who was known as "The Crocodile Hunter," opened up about her battle with the painful condition, revealing that she had experienced progressively worsening symptoms for 10 years before finally receiving a proper diagnosis. David McCallum of ‘NCIS,’ ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ dies at 90 Describing the pain as a "stabbing feeling" and "really scary," Irwin said that she had 37 lesions and a chocolate cyst removed during her surgery. The 25-year-old expressed her gratitude for the treatment, stating that her life has completely transformed since the procedure. "And now on the other side of surgery, I mean, I'm going for daily zoo walks with my family. I'm able to go to our management meetings and check up on our animals and do t...

California youth football coach accused of punching 14-year-old in the face is arrested

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

California youth football coach accused of punching 14-year-old in the face is arrested (KTLA) - A 50-year-old coach with a youth football league in Riverside County, California, was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly hit a 14-year-old boy who was playing for the opposing team in the face, authorities said Tuesday.  Officers with the Murrieta Police Department responded to Vista Murrieta High School at around 5:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 after receiving calls about the incident at the recreational youth tackle football league game, police said in a news release.  During their investigation, officers determined the coach, identified as Eibylardo Funes, struck the 14-year-old, who was identified in an Instagram post by his mother as Harlem Edwards.  “The victim sustained an injury to his eye and exhibited symptoms of a concussion,” Murrieta police said.   Ex-deputy faces charges after being caught with more than 100 pounds of fentanyl, gun, RCDA says Authorities added that the incident occurred after an altercation between the two teams — the Perris...

Former Bombers Burrito Bar buildings up for rent/sale

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Former Bombers Burrito Bar buildings up for rent/sale ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The last two Bombers Burrito Bar restaurants closed earlier this year: the Schenectady location closed in January, and the location on Lark Street in Albany closed in July. Now, both of the buildings are up for rent or sale. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Matt Baumgartner, the owner of June Farms, used to also own these Bombers locations before Jimmy Vann took over. Baumgartner still owns the buildings and has put them up for rent or sale, according to a post on his Facebook page."If you know anyone who is interested in renting the space for a bar or restaurant, or if anyone is interested in purchasing these two buildings, I would consider selling them and holding paper for a buyer who is interested in putting in a smart, exciting restaurant that would be great for the Lark Street and downtown Schenectady areas," said Baumgartner in the post. Saratoga Springs’ PDT Market changes name, new focus on af...

Women's Health Wednesday: Heart Health

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Women's Health Wednesday: Heart Health ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Just ahead of World Heart Day, on Friday, we're talking about the unique challenges women face when it comes to their heart health.Dr. Rebecca Phillip of Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons joins us for this weeks Women's Health Wednesday. She shares ways women can get to know their hearts and better identify when there is an issue.Heart disease is still the leading cause of death for women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research shows only about half of the female population are aware of that.Knowing the signs, symptoms and risk factors can help.

SP: Whitehall man flees police, arrested after chase

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

SP: Whitehall man flees police, arrested after chase ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Whitehall man was arrested on Tuesday after failing to pull over and fleeing police, per New York State Police. Charles Wilke, 60, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 12:28 a.m., police tried to pull over a car on Broadway in Whitehall for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Police say the car did not stop and a chase began.Police later identified the driver as Wilke. Wilke eventually stopped on County Route 12 and tried to flee on foot. He was quickly stopped and arrested. Police say he had drugs, paraphernalia, and an illegal radio device on him. Pittsfield Police unveil new K9 memorial Charges:Tampering with physical evidenceSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia Second-degree obstructing governmental administrationResisting arrestThird-degree fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicleU...

Pittsfield Police unveil new K9 memorial

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Pittsfield Police unveil new K9 memorial PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A new K9 memorial was unveiled by the Pittsfield Police Department on Tuesday during a ceremony, recognizing current and former K9 unit members for their service to the community. Pittsfield Chief of Police thanked the officers and community for helping make the memorial a reality. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The memorial stands outside of police headquarters. Current K9 unit members were honored, as well as the department's comfort dog.

Car falls into the River Des Peres, crews responding

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Car falls into the River Des Peres, crews responding ST. LOUIS - Crews are responding to reports of a car that fell into a river.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on Gravois and Watson, where the car has since been taken out and can be seen on land. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown The cause of the crash has not yet been reported and so far, no injuries have been revealed.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Overnight storms and hail in bi-state area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:53:10 GMT

Overnight storms and hail in bi-state area ST. LOUIS - Storms brought hail and a lightning show to many in the bi-state overnight and early Wednesday morning.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage while driving westbound on I-64 around midnight as hail could be seen pelting down. Adam Wainwright says he has thrown his final pitch There was also plenty of lightning streaking across the sky. This was in Maryland Heights on southbound 270.