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KXAN medical debt investigation wins National Murrow Award

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN was honored with a National Edward R. Murrow award Tuesday for its investigation into the impact of hundreds of medical debt lawsuits filed against Central Texas patients."Medical Debt Lawsuits" received recognition in the Excellence in Innovation category for television large markets. The Murrow Awards are named after the prominent broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow and are "among the most prestigious in news," according to the Radio Television Digital News Association. RTDNA has honored "outstanding achievements" in journalism with the award since 1971. Explore the award-winning project: Medical Debt Lawsuits The project started with an anonymous tip, which led KXAN investigators to discover hundreds of people were being sued on behalf of the same hospital over their medical debt in one Central Texas court. While the practice is legal, the project worked to show the impact those lawsuits have on patients, how others can avoid it and what Texas leaders are...

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has ‘Gold Glovers all over the place.’ Picking his best defense isn’t easy.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

The Orioles’ depth has often prompted manager Brandon Hyde to say he has 13 position players he wants to play. But excluding the designated hitter, he can put only eight on the field at a given time.Hyde, though, was not interested in dissecting which combination of eight would represent his best defensive lineup.“It’s like saying ‘Who do you like better?’” Hyde said. “I got Gold Glovers all over the place.“The four guys that are sitting today probably are going to be playing tomorrow. … Good problems to have. I feel comfortable with everybody, to be honest with you.”That’s understandable. Hyde’s roster features two quality catchers, a pair of capable first basemen, five versatile infielders and four talented outfielders. The flexibility throughout creates questions of not only who the Orioles’ best eight defenders are but also where they should play in that ideal alignment.Take rookie infielder Jordan Wes...

Duluth banning marijuana smoking/vaping in city’s parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — By an 8-1 vote, city councilors took their first steps Monday night toward regulating the use of marijuana in local parks.Arik Forsman, an at large councilor, described the ban on smoking or vaping cannabinoid products as a relatively modest restriction, compared with some other Minnesota cities that have moved to ban their use in public spaces altogether.Forsman said it has been more than three weeks now since the council first proposed restrictions on the smoking of marijuana in city parks, as a state law legalizes the recreational use of the drug.“I think the public is well aware of what we are doing here. We’ve tried to be consistent in all of our messaging and communications around the fact that we’re now going to treat it the same as tobacco, and that will apply in all city parks,” he said.But Councilor Azrin Awal, also an at large representative, expressed concerns the new ordinance could disproportionately affect renters and people liv...

Hinckley father charged after 3-year-old fatally shot himself with unsecured handgun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

A Hinckley, Minn., man has been charged with manslaughter in the accidental death of his 3-year-old son, who shot himself with a handgun he found in his father’s bedroom.Prosecutors have charged 26-year-old Roy Dean Pauza-Moore with two counts of second-degree manslaughter, along with additional felony counts of child endangerment and negligent storage of firearms.The child’s death is the second accidental shooting death of a minor in Minnesota in the past two weeks, following the killing of 12-year-old Markee Jones in St. Paul on Aug. 5. The Ramsey County attorney’s office subsequently released the 14-year-old boy being held in connection with that shooting, after family members said it was an accident.According to the charges in Pine County, Pauza-Moore was playing video games with his roommate last Tuesday night while his son watched a movie on his cellphone. When the phone’s battery began to run low, he told the boy to go upstairs to charge it.A short time later he and his...

Duluth officer justified in military veteran’s fatal shooting last winter, prosecutors rule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — An officer was justified in fatally shooting a military veteran who brandished a knife and charged at police during a February arrest attempt, prosecutors announced Monday.The Cook County Attorney’s Office conducted a legal review of the death of Zachary James Shogren, 34, who was killed near his home on the 1500 block of East Third Street on Feb. 24. Shogren, who had struggled with mental illness in recent years, was shot as members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force sought to arrest him for felony threats of violence.St. Louis County prosecutors, who would typically be tasked with the review, referred the investigation “to avoid any perception of or concern regarding impermissible conflict or bias due to regular contact between members of the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office and the task force,” according to a news release.One Duluth police officer fired their duty weapon at the scene, killing Shogren, after attempts by fello...

Target Q2 sales ebb on inflation, Pride month shopper backlash and it cuts profit outlook for 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO (AP Retail Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.The Minneapolis retailer expects high interest rates, which makes credit cards more expensive to use, and higher prices on food to continue to put a strain on customers and on Wednesday, the chain cut its profit and sales expectations for the year. In lowering its forecast, Target also cited the end of the student loan moratorium, which had provided one-time college students a little more financial breathing room.Profit came in above expectations, however, as the Minneapolis chain brought inventories closer in line with cautionary spending on discretionary items by customers.Shares rose 8% in pre-market trading before the opening bell Wednesday despite trimming profit expectations for the year.Target is among the first major U.S. retailers to report quarterly financial results...

FBI investigating rail line tampering in Corinth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The FBI and Saratoga County Sheriff are investigating a case that involves tampering of a railroad track. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Wednesday at 11:00 A.M., Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albany Field Office will join Michael Zurlo, Saratoga County Sheriff, to announce an FBI reward for information related to the case. Discovering Saratoga: Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway According to officials, the "deliberate tampering" is associated with the Saratoga Corinth and Hudson Railway passenger line.Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway is located at 9 Railroad Place, Corinth, N.Y. 12866. The scenic train adventure had its grand opening in May 2022. Special themed rides (for example: pizza party & sunset rides) and seasonal rides have been offered.

Trailer released for Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro,' partly filmed in Berkshires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

LENOX, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Bradley Cooper's new film "Maestro" has gotten its first teaser trailer. The film stars and is written and directed by Cooper. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Netflix, the film focuses on composer Leonard Bernstein, played by Cooper, and his lifelong relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, played by Carey Mulligan. The movie also stars Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman.The movie was partly filmed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts from May 21 to May 26, 2022. The Tanglewood scenes were set in the 1940s and 1980s. Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable in new Netflix project "Maestro" was also filmed in New York City, Los Angeles, and England. You can watch the teaser trailer on Netflix's Youtube page."Maestro" is premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September before having a limited theatrical release on November 22. The film will hit Netflix on December...

Chipotle using $100,000 to buy school supplies for teachers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Chipotle is offering teachers some financial relief. They're setting aside $100,000 to buy school supplies.According to the Department of Education, 94% of teachers pay out of pocket to buy classroom supplies. Chipotle says "teachers deserve extra." Neighbors frustrated with sidewalk squatters The Mexican grill company will randomly select 350 teachers to win a classroom kit that includes notebooks, folders, and pencil packs, and more customers can nominate their favorite teachers by visiting Teachers.Chipotle.com.They have until Friday.

Colorado’s Black Bear Pass remains closed after “ass clown” drivers got stuck, sheriff says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:02 GMT

Drivers trying to navigate a closed high-elevation mountain pass in southwestern Colorado got stuck and the authorities are fed up.San Miguel County Sheriff officials posted bulletins this week on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter, warning that Black Bear Pass can be dangerous and remains closed due to snow. Sheriff officials also warned drivers that anybody attempting to navigate the pass will be on their own. “We may not be able to reach you if you have an emergency up there, so be prepared to abandon your vehicle, be stranded, or be seriously injured and inconvenienced.”On Monday, an SUV got stuck on the pass, lining up more than a dozen other vehicles behind it, officials said.Black Bear Pass runs from Telluride to Colorado 550 (Red Mountain Pass) across terrain managed by the U.S. Forest Service, reaching an elevation of 12,840 feet above sea level.Some people have it together and know what they're doing, but some who venture up there are complete...