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Libyan city buries thousands in mass graves after flood as mayor says death toll could triple

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

DERNA, Libya (AP) — The Libyan city of Derna has buried thousands of people in mass graves, officials said Thursday, as search teams scoured ruins left by devastating floods and the city’s mayor said the death toll could triple.The deluge swept away entire families on Sunday night and exposed vulnerabilities in the oil-rich country that has been mired in conflict since a 2011 uprising that toppled long-ruling dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Health officials have confirmed 5,500 deaths and say 9,000 people are still missing.Here's a look at the latest developments.WHAT HAPPENED IN LIBYA?Daniel, an unusually strong Mediterranean storm, caused deadly flooding in towns across eastern Libya, but the worst-hit was Derna. As the storm pounded the coast Sunday night, residents said they heard loud explosions when two dams outside the city collapsed. Floodwaters washed down Wadi Derna, a valley that cuts through the city, crashing through buildings and washing people out to sea.A U.N. official sai...

Roles reverse for the Sky in 2023 playoffs - and Game 1 showed that

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

LAS VEGAS — The feeling is a little different around the team than it was a year ago, and Wednesday proved that. In 2022, the Sky were the second seed in the WNBA Playoffs as they looked to face the Aces for a shot at a second-straight title.Now the team is in Las Vegas with a new look team, a new coach, having gotten into the last seed in the playoffs in the final week of the season. They are facing the top-seeded Aces as a heavy underdog, with some not even predicting the Sky to win a game, and the first contest of their WNBA Semifinals didn't change that opinion.Even as Candace Parker, a key member of the Sky in 2021 & 2022, is on the sidelines with a foot injury, Las Vegas looked the part of a defending champion. They sprinted past the Sky from the start and kept them at a distance, winning Game 1 of the best-of-three series 87-59 at Michelob ULTRA Arena.Now the team faces elimination when they play Game 2 on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Las Vegas. The Aces wasted no time building a ...

What renters insurance does and does not cover

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — When the unexpected happens — whether fire, hail, or human error — renters insurance can provide much-needed stability. But many choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows.Linda Klamm, who works as an attorney for insurance policyholders after catastrophes, lost her home to a firestorm in Oakland, California, in 1991, and has firsthand experience with the challenges of collecting on a policy.Jorge Amezquita, from right, cousin Adalene Castillo and girlfriend Cassandra Duarte look for a TV remote under debris after a tornado ripped the roof off the apartment on Jan. 24, 2023, at Beamer Place Apartments in Houston. When natural or manmade disasters happen, renters insurance can mean the difference between catastrophe and stability. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)“The sky went from being a reddish color to the sun looking bloodied. Then it quickly became black,...

Illinoisans got poorer in 2022, new Census data shows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – 2022 was a rough year for Illinoisans, newly released U.S. Census Bureau data indicates. The state is one of 17 which saw its median household income drop. Nationwide, the median household income was $74,755 in 2022 – nearly 1% lower than the year before when you account for inflation. Income inequality also increased.Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin make up the rest of the states where household income took a dip in 2022. Social Security beneficiaries can expect a 2024 increase: reports Five states, meanwhile, actually saw their median household income grow last year. Those are: Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Florida, and Utah. The other 28 states, plus Puerto Rico and D.C., didn't see a statistically significant change, according to the Census Bureau.The nation's capital received the honor of having the highest median household in the...

WATCH LIVE: Defense expected to call first witness after House rests its case in Paxton impeachment trial

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Defense attorneys representing suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to call their first witness on day eight of the historic impeachment trial when it resumes at 9 a.m. Thursday.An attorney representing the House impeachment managers rested their case Wednesday afternoon, but did so accidentally before the defense could cross-examine another whistleblower.After wrapping up questioning of Blake Brickman — another whistleblower — attorney Rusty Hardin said, “The House rests.” He then apologized and added, “Here’s the problem: I messed up and shouldn’t have rested until [Tony Buzbee] finished his cross.” Buzbee then interjected by saying, “And yet you did.” CATCH-UP: House attorney calls it ‘screw-up’ to rest case against Ken Paxton His move promoted Paxton's attorneys to make a swift motion to dismiss the articles of impeachment on the ground that prosecutors didn't prove enough evidence. However, defense ultimately withdrew their motion after s...

New north Austin business combines childcare with coworking

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Being a parent isn’t easy, and it’s even harder with a fulltime job.Plus, according to Care.com, childcare costs an average of $18-$20 an hour in Austin. Add in a membership to a coworking space and people are paying quite the cost.For parents experiencing that challenge, help is here, as a brand-new business just opened in north Austin.WorkCastle offers childcare combined with a co-working space.Holly Koutin has a two-year-old daughter, who’s dropped off each week at WorkCastle."I don't have full-time help, so somewhere like this where I knew it was safe, new and seemed really cutting edge was very exciting,” Koutin said. “It turned out to be even better in person."The state-of-the-art space works with children ranging in age 18 months to 13 years old.It offers opportunities for kids to learn music, arts and crafts."This is comparable for me to getting a babysitter at home,” Koutin said. “The difference is if I need my house to be quiet for whatever reason, I have t...

Rock band Kansas to perform at the Palace Theatre

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The rock band Kansas is coming to Albany. The band is set to perform at the Palace Theatre on May 11, 2024, at 8 p.m.This stop is part of Kansas' 50th Anniversary Tour titled "Another Fork in the Road." The band is best known for the songs "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

Crash near Twin Bridges cleared

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A crash on the Northway, southbound, near exit 8, that caused significant backup near the Twin Bridges in Clifton Park has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Little is known about the crash at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Explore St. Louis Hospitality Award announcement today

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis leaders are celebrating people in the hospitality and tourism industries on Thursday.Mayor Tishaura Jones will be giving out the hospitality heroes award during the annual Explore St. Louis meeting. The award goes to workers who have gone above and beyond to promote St. Louis travel, tourism, and events. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk The Explore St. Louis meeting is at 11:15 p.m. in the America's Center Convention Complex downtown.

STL Circuit Attorney Gabe Gabe doubles number of charges compared to 2022

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:03:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore has charged more than twice as many criminal cases in his first three months than former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner did in the same time period last year.That's according to an analysis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gore told our partners at the post that the surge is largely due to his office reviewing cases applied for by police and prioritizing lower-level offenses, which he calls "quality of life crimes." Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk His office has also been catching up on a backlog of pending charges. Since May 31, Gore's office has filed more than 1,400 cases.