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Stare into the sun — safely, with the help of Adler Planetarium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

CHICAGO — Experts at Chicago's Adler Planetarium conducted a rare live look at the sun on Thursday. The team went live on YouTube at noon as part of a Sky Observers Hangout.You can watch it on YouTube here."With the help of solar viewing telescopes, our astronomy educators will take you on a tour of our favorite star, showcasing some of its stellar features we can’t normally see," the said in an email announcing the live stream.

Retired Illinois National Guardsman arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

A retired Illinois Army national guardsman has been arrested on charges of allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol and assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, 2021.Joseph Bierbrodt, 54, of Sheridan faces eight counts, including assaulting a federal officer and obstructing law enforcement. Bierbrodt's brother, William, was also charged. Retired CFD lieutenant charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot According to prosecutors, the brothers broke through a Capitol window and unlatched a door from the outside to gain entry inside the Senate Wing. Still images frm surviellance footage shows the Bierbrodt brothers, along with other rioters, encountering US Capitol police officer.Prosecutors allege that Joseph Bierbrodt slammed the police officer into a wall before moving further down the Senate Wing of the Capitol. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe brothers reportedly fled the Capitol once reinforcement officers deployed pepper spray. Authorities were able to identfy Joseph Bierbrodt by his...

Teen who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6, sat in Pence chair sentenced to prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

A Georgia man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, assaulted an officer and sat in former Vice President Mike Pence’s chair was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison. Bruno Joseph Cua, who was 18 at the time of the riot, was sentenced to a year and a day followed by three years of supervised release, much lower than the federal prosecution's request of more than 4.5 years, according to a sentencing memo filed in May. The now 21-year-old was found guilty of two felony charges earlier this year, including obstruction of an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting, interfering with, intimidating, opposing or impeding officers. In May, federal prosecutors said Cua was the sixth youngest person to be charged in the Capitol attack, according to the sentencing memo.Federal prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia argued while he is one of the youngest to be charged, Cua was “not a child” on Jan. 6, noting, “Americans who reach the...

Record for longest stretch of triple digit heat in jeopardy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today's forecast temperature of 104° will be our 36th triple digit day of the year and 19th in a row. And given the forecast, there's a real possibility we see a new record for the longest stretch of 100° or hotter we've ever observed (27 days - July/August 2011).Sunshine and dry skies will help bring temperatures up to and beyond the 100° mark. Like yesterday, a combination of Saharan dust along with residual smoke from the Canadian wildfires will lead to the hazy skies. This will likely continue through the weekend.Expect hazy sunshine with cumulus clouds todayAustin's air quality is expected to be moderate for fine particulate matter through this upcoming weekend. 2023 AUSTIN WEATHER DATA Outside of a stray sea breeze storm creeping into Fayette County, sunshine and dry skies will continue areawide through the next 7+ days as high pressure strengthens and edges closer to our area.With the upper high moving closer to Texas early next week comes the continuation ...

518 Common Unity Cup returns to Schenectady

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Schenectady and local community organizations announced the 2nd annual 518 Common Unity Cup will begin on August 1st with National Night Out Tuesday at the Martin Luther King School. The 518 Common Unity Cup is a five-week summer sports series where local law enforcement and community organizations engage with the local youth. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Events will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sports include volleyball, kickball, football, softball, and dodgeball. Locations and dates are:August 1 at Martin Luther King SchoolAugust 10 at Bellevue ParkAugust 17 at Central ParkAugust 24 at Jumpin' JacksAugust 31 at Schenectady High School“We are proud to be partnering with local community leaders and organizations for the second year,” Mayor Gary McCarthy said. “This event was a huge success and strengthened our community. The 5-week event is designed to promote activities for local youth...

Extreme heat alert issued for New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Health has issued an extreme heat alert across the state. The advisory is in place for July 27 and July 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! NYSDOH stated that New Yorkers should prepare for high heat and humidity for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in lower elevation areas throughout the state. The map below released by the National Weather Service details the maximum heat indexes for the area. (National Weather Service - Albany) Glen Creek Road bridge to close for the summer "Extreme heat is posing a significant health risk for New Yorkers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and seniors," said Governor Kathy Hochul. "I have directed State agencies to take all necessary precautions to keep New Yorkers safe during this weather event, and will be deploying personnel as necessary. I encourage all New Yorkers to...

Local businesses launch back-to-school shoe fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local organizations are collaborating with businesses iRun LOCAL and Allo Saratoga to provide sneakers for children as they return to school in September. On August 20, the Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children's Committee are hosting Sneakerfest, a fundraiser that benefits the SCCC's back-to-school program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The partnership between The Saratoga Winery, SCCC, Allo Saratoga, and iRun LOCAL, is a wonderful example of local organizations teaming up to make a difference for children,” said Gail Veitch, co-chair of SCCC. “SCCC is dedicated to assisting local children with the belief that every child needs to know someone cares. This fun and family-friendly event at the Saratoga Winery will bring families together to outfit Saratoga County children with great sneakers just in time to go back to school.”Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids, chil...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: July 28-30

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From concerts to festivals to grand openings, there are quite a few things happening on July 28, July 29, and July 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, July 28Gov't Mule, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.Water Lantern Festival, Empire State Plaza in Albany, 6 p.m. you can buy tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 2 p.m. You can buy tickets, as well as parking and camping passes, on the Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival website."The Prom" Presented by Broadway Camp, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Honky Tonk Angels, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Smoke Eaters Jamboree, ...

WATCH: Bears enjoy summertime dip in California hot tub

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (KTLA) — As triple-digit heat besieges Southern California, one homeowner caught a rare sight. A mother bear and her cub took a cool dip in the residential hot tub. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In the video, the two brown bears splash around for a few moments of wild playtime. After the small family's lively exchange, the mother jumped into the refreshing water.The homeowner said that the surprising scene took place in her backyard on Wednesday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. With summer heat peaking after midday, bear sightings increase for those who spend time outdoors. DEC recommends safety tips during bear sightings A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a La Cañada Flintridge hot tub on July 26, 2023. (Vicki Land)A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a La Cañada Flintridge hot tub on July 26, 2023. (Vicki Land)A baby bear and its mother enjoy a refreshing dip in a L...

Politicians and pundits say parents are furious with schools. Polls say otherwise.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:39 GMT

The polling company Gallup has been asking American parents the same question since 1999: Are you satisfied with your oldest child’s education? Every year through January 2020, between two-thirds and 80% said yes.The pandemic upended many things about American schooling, but not this long-standing trend. In Gallup’s most recent poll, conducted late last year, 80% of parents said they were somewhat or completely satisfied with their child’s school, which in most cases was a public school. This was actually a bit higher than in most years before the pandemic. A string of other polls, conducted throughout the pandemic, have shown similar results.“Contrary to elite or policy wonk opinion, which often is critical of schools, there have been years and years worth of data saying that families in general like their local public schools,” said Andy Smarick, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank.“It would be natural to assume that in 2020, 2021, parental suppor...