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Rushed daylight-saving decisions puts Lebanon in 2 time zones

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese government’s last-minute decision to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan resulted in mass confusion Sunday.With some institutions implementing the change while others refused, many Lebanese have found themselves in the position of juggling work and school schedules in different time zones — in a country that is just 88 kilometers (55 miles) at its widest point.In some cases, the debate took on a sectarian nature, with many Christian politicians and institutions, including the small nation’s largest church, the Maronite Church, rejecting the move.The small Mediterranean country normally sets its clocks forward an hour on the last Sunday in March, which aligns with most European countries.However, on Thursday, the government announced a decision by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to push the start of daylight saving to April 21.No reason was given for the decision, but a video of a meetin...

Burned homes sit for months in Texas

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Neighbors in two different parts of Austin, Texas, are frustrated as burned and damaged properties have sat in disrepair for months. Diana Melcer Whitson said the view from her north Austin home is eye-catching for all the wrong reasons. Her neighbor's home is fire-damaged, and the yard is filled with mannequins, vacant vehicles and painted signs. “It says, 'Love thy neighbor, even if she is bat-s--- crazy'”, Whitson read as she looked across the street. “It's just gotten worse.”Whitson said neighbors in her community have been trying for years to get the owner to clean up. Austin Code Department records show eight complaints in the last three years.A code department spokesperson described a back-and-forth process where the owner would clean up sometimes to get in compliance, but not act on other violation notices.The code department even got a warrant to remove junk from the front and back yards, but the spokesperson said the owner kept collecting more stuff....

In The Month Of Ramadan, We Honour Fatima Al-Fihri

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

Trial set to begin this week for man accused of shooting, killing Austin protester in 2020

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The first steps of a trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Austin protester Garrett Foster in July 2020 happen Monday. Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant, was indicted in the case in 2021 on felony charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor charge of deadly conduct.Investigators say Foster, 28, had been participating in a march against police violence when he was shot and killed.Police said Perry was driving downtown when he turned onto Congress Avenue near Fourth Street. Protesters — including Foster, who was armed — surrounded the car, and Perry fired from inside the car, the Austin Police Department said.Perry’s attorney said at the time the shooting was in self-defense. Soldier who shot Austin protester Garrett Foster reveals identity, claims self defense, attorney says Jury selection for the trial begins Monday at 9 a.m., according to Perry's attorneys Clint Broden and Douglas O'Connell.Separately, Foster's family...

Mentions of climate change in scripted entertainment largely absent

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Movies and television have been shown to help viewers better comprehend a topic, which, in return, can help empower them in decision making. While there has been much research on social, political and economic issues in media and its impact on viewers, there has been little to none on climate change. It's a major topic, as the United Nation's latest report keeps pleading for more aggressive and accelerated actions in order to avert a climate catastrophe. The USC Norman Lear Center's Media Impact Project conducted a research project analyzing more than 37,000 scripts in entertainment to learn about how often climate change was acknowledged or mentioned. The Media Impact Project is a "hub for collecting, developing and sharing approaches for measuring the impact of media in order to better understand the role that media plays in changing knowledge, attitudes and behavior among individuals and communities." They worked on this project in conjunction with Good Energy, a ...

Five planets line up near the moon this week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout.Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.WHERE AND WHEN CAN YOU SEE THEM?The best day to catch the whole group is Tuesday. You’ll want to look to the western horizon right after sunset, said NASA astronomer Bill Cooke.The planets will stretch from the horizon line to around halfway up the night sky. But don’t be late: Mercury and Jupiter will quickly dip below the horizon around half an hour after sunset.The five-planet spread can be seen from anywhere on Earth, as long as you have clear skies and a view of the west.“That’s the beauty of these planetary alignments. It doesn’t take much,” Cooke said.DO I NEED BINOCULARS?Maybe. Jupiter, Venus and Mars will all be pretty easy to see since they shine brightly, Cooke said. Venus will be one of the brightest things in the sky, and Mars will be hanging out near the moon with a reddish glow...

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Schenectady Stewart's

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lucky Stewart's Shop customer purchased a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 for the March 25 drawing. The ticket was sold at the Guilderland Avenue Stewart's location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing were 15, 17, 18, 47, 57, and the Powerball was 19. The winning numbers for the Powerball are drawn from a field of one to 69, and the Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. The New York Lottery contributed $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to help support education in New York State. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State's toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

COELIG hosting public hearing Wednesday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) will have a public hearing on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New York Law School. The hearing will take testimony and receive comments regarding the operation of COELIG, proposed or potential changes in the laws under its jurisdiction, and more. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those interested in attending are asked to sign up in advance by emailing [email protected]. Anyone who would like to testify by remote video conference can email the same address to reserve an approximate time and receive a Webex link to the hearing. The hearing will be live-streamed on COELIG's website.

NYSP: Two Albany residents arrested in road rage incident

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday evening, New York State Police responded to a road rage incident near Wilton Square. According to police, two vehicles operated by Raekwon L. Prather, 22, of Albany, and Amiah J. Valdez, 22, of Albany, chased the victim, attempting to drive them off the roadway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Prather and Valdez were driving recklessly, attempting to obstruct the victim's vehicle. The two were known to the victim. The victim also had a passenger under the age of five. Troopers located Prather fleeing on I-87 in Malta. Prather was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Stalking in the Fourth Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Police investigating pedestrian fatality on I-787 Valdez surrendered herself to State Police Wilton, where she was arrested and charged with two counts of Reckl...

New draw close time for Mega Millions announced

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:53:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York lottery has announced that starting on April 4, Mega Millions ticket purchases for a Mega Millions draw held on the same day must be made by 10 p.m. This changes from the current time when tickets can be purchased until 10:45 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new draw close time allows the New York Lottery to conduct closing procedures for each Mega Millions draw. The New York Lottery says the change is strictly operational and will not affect those playing Mega Millions.Tickets cost $2 per play, and players pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers, five different numbers from one to 70, and one number from one to 25 for the Mega Ball. Players can also select Quick Pick tickets only eligible to win the jackpot for $3. Mega Millions draws are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Saratoga correction officer arrested New York’s Mega Millions generated $294,562,279 i...