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Hunter Biden requests public hearing from House Oversight

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

(The Hill) -- Hunter Biden is willing to testify in public before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating his business dealings as part of an impeachment investigation into his father President Joe Biden. The letter proposing a public hearing comes from Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, and serves as a response to a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee, led by Chair James Comer (R-Ky.), sent earlier in November. The committee had sought a closed-door deposition on Dec. 13, but Lowell wrote that it did not trust Comer and Republicans to provide a truthful account of such an event.“We have seen you use closed-door sessions to manipulate, even distort the facts and misinform the public. We therefore propose opening the door,” Lowell wrote in a letter to Comer on Tuesday. “If, as you claim, your efforts are important and involve issues that Americans should know about, then let the light shine on these proceedings.”Lowell noted that Comer has previous...

1 in 3 people say they’ll have to limit holiday giving, according to disaster relief group

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When natural disasters hit earlier this year, donors answered the call to help.“The fires in Maui received intense focus and generated a lot of support from the public,” said Thomas Tighe the CEO of Direct Relief.Direct Relief, a nonprofit humanitarian medical organization, responded to many natural disasters around the world this year.“It's definitely increased with the frequency and intensity and length of these major emergencies, many of them caused by weather events. The heat dome that covered Texas was an enormous event, out here in California, there are fires and atmospheric rivers,” said Thomas Tighe, the CEO of Direct Relief.While the need for donations grows, Direct Relief found 41% of charitable givers are less likely to give at the end of 2023 because they already donated during emergencies.“It's traditionally a time when a big proportion of all charitable giving occurs between Thanksgiving day and New Year's and it remains unclear until we get through it...

Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash on SH 71 earlier this month

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash on State Highway 71 near the airport earlier this month. The crash, which was between a car and a motorcycle, happened around 5:48 a.m. in the 1900 block of East SH 71 near the highway's intersection with Highway 183.The motorcyclist, Zachery Jonaitis, 19, died at the scene, according to APD. The driver and a passenger who were traveling in the car were not injured. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. PREVIOUS STORY: Highway 71 reopens after deadly crash near Austin airport This incident is being investigated as Austin's 78th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 81 fatalities for the year. These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending.Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stopp...

Police investigating Albany stabbing, one arrested

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police are currently investigating a stabbing that happened near Central Avenue and Robin Street. One victim suffered a stab wound to his back, with another man in custody. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to a reported stabbing around 9:45 a.m. The man arrested was taken into custody near Quail and First Street. The victim is being treated at Albany Medical Center at this time. Police haven't released the names of those involved.NEWS10 is working to learn more at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Lake George's Fort William Henry adds new dining option

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fort William Henry Hotel in Lake George is expanding its dining options to include a year-round experience. Lakeside will include two dining choices: the White Lion Room and the Tankard Room. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Lakeside menu will be served at both the White Lion Room and the Tankard Room. Guests can enjoy a classic dinner at the White Lion Room or a more casual experience at the Tankard with a lounge, a full bar, a fireplace, and TVs. “We’ve always known we wanted our hotel guests to have the option of staying on the property for dinner,” said Sam Luciano, President of Fort William Henry. “When we opened The Carriage House this year and because we host most of our weddings there, we had the opportunity to create Lakeside.” Market 32 purchases former ShopRite Capital Region assets Chef John Holmes, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in fine dining kitchen...

Market 32 purchases former ShopRite Capital Region assets

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment, and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the Capital Region. Several Capital Region ShopRites closed on Saturday, November 18, including locations in Albany, Colonie, Niskayuna, Slingerlands, and North Greenbush.While the company is still evaluating all its options, it plans to convert the Niskayuna and North Greenbush locations into Market 32s. The Slingerlands location is intended to be marketed for sublease, and plans for the Albany and Colonie locations are still being had. The new Market 32 stores would look to create more options for customers, provide workers with a chance to transfer to more convenient locations, and more. The company says they do not intend to operate the gas stations. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received and this gives us an excellent opportunity to expand our footprint in the Capital Region, provide our customers with the ...

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco coming to St. Louis in 2024

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco will be coming to St. Louis during his 2024 ‘It Ain't Right’ tour. He plays at the Enterprise Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday.The 47-city tour kicks off on July 11 a in Norfolk, Virginia with stops in Atlanta, New York, Chicago and more before wrapping up in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena on December 15.Maniscalco, a seasoned comedian with a two-decade career, has garnered a dedicated fan base. His recent tour included sold-out shows at venues in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Maniscalco has also starred in six comedy specials for networks like Netflix, Showtime, and Comedy Central.

Man, woman seriously injured in 'city-block-sized' fire in South Los Angeles

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

A man and a woman were hospitalized in serious condition after a massive fire erupted in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 3:25 a.m. and involved a "city-block-sized area" of structures in the 1500 block of East Vernon Avenue, according to an alert from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Over 140 firefighters battled the blaze, which also threatened adjacent structures, officials said.A fire burning in the Central-Alameda neighborhood is seen on Nov. 28, 2023. (Key News)Two people, described as a 66-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, were hospitalized with serious burn injuries, according to the fire department. A 30-year-old man was also evaluated at the scene but declined hospital transport. Crews assisted other residents who were asked to evacuate their homes during the firefight.One resident told KTLA that a neighbor woke them up as the fire was raging. “He hopped the fence, got on top of the roof and then he banged on...

Man dead after brutal 3-car crash in Covina

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

A man died after his car lost control and collided with two others, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Arrow Highway near Barranca Avenue in Covina at 9:27 p.m. Monday evening. A 60-year-old man from San Dimas driving a 2001 Audi A4 westbound on Arrow Highway at an undetermined speed lost control and traveled into the eastbound lanes, striking two oncoming vehicles – a Hyundai Accent and a Mazda 3, officials said.  Crews battle ‘city-block-sized’ fire in South Los Angeles “The Audi traveled into the number one lane of eastbound Arrow Highway and collided into the Hyundai,” CHP said. “The Audi continued out of control and entered the number two lane of eastbound Arrow Highway and collided with the Mazda.” According to a California Highway Patrol release, the crash occurred on Arrow Highway near Barranca Avenue in Covina, CA at 9:27 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2023. (OnScene TV)According to a California Highway Patrol...

High school football rankings Week 15, 2023: Bay Area News Group Top 25

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMT

The high school football season is down to just two more weeks.More than two-thirds of the teams in this week’s rankings have put away their uniforms until next season.For the few still playing, there is a lot on the line — regional championship games this weekend, possibly state championship games a week later.The only significant change this week was Los Gatos, which moved up two spots to No. 5 after knocking out league Wilcox with a first half for the ages in the Central Coast Section Division I championship game Friday at San Jose City College.El Cerrito, which had a narrow win over Windsor in the North Coast Section Division II final, is now sixth, followed by McClymonds.Los Gatos will play host to El Cerrito in a regional on Saturday.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access. Your contributions keep us going.On to the rankings …Bay Area News Group Top 25(Mercury News & East Bay Times)No. 1 SERRA (12-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Did no...