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Synthetic human embryos created in lab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

Scientists say they have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, sidestepping the need for eggs or sperm.The world's first embryo-like structures are at the very earliest stages of human development. And, they don't have a beating heart or a brain.Scientists in the U.S. and the United Kingdom say they could one day help advance the understanding of genetic diseases, or the biological causes of recurrent miscarriage.The work is raising serious ethical and legal questions. Lab-grown entities, like this, fall outside current legislation in most countries.Read more with this article from The Guardian.Will Covid Vaccines Change?Covid vaccines are on track for a change this fall.The FDA  is trying to determine whether the next round of shots in the U.S should only include protection against the newest variants that are now dominant worldwide.The current vaccine still contains the original coronavirus strain, even though it has long been replaced by mutated versions.Sign up for o...

Central Texas celebrates Juneteenth with weekend of local events, parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Juneteenth is Monday, June 19, and Texas communities are marking the anniversary over the weekend. 2023 is the first year that Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Austin museum to host week-long festival leading up to Juneteenth Austin's Juneteenth Parade starts Saturday at 10 a.m. It will begin at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Salina Street, and ends at Rosewood Park. After the parade, there will be a festival event at the park until 9 p.m. Free medical marijuana certifications at Austin Juneteenth Celebration “Austin's historical Juneteenth Celebration remains an important time that we come together to celebrate the African American journey to freedom,” said Tami D. Johnson-Dawson, Juneteenth Chair of the Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA). “We recognize this time together as empowering and uplifting and it really feels like one big family reunion! May we never forget the injustices that we have overcome from the enslavement of our ancesto...

How to donate to the 33rd Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive is back this summer, and we need your help, especially as brutal heat has settled over Central Texas.The Summer Fan Drive has provided relief from the Texas heat with free fans for more than 30 years. You can save lives from heat-related illnesses.How can you help? You can make monetary donations now through Sept. 15 or bring inexpensive box fans on July 15 for the Fan Drop-Off Event. Where to drop off a fanWhen: July 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Where: KXAN, Roger Beasley locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. Check here for full details on locations.What: Bring inexpensive box fans or monetary donationsWhy: Because FANS SAVE LIVES.Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer, with seniors, people with disabilities and children at the highest risk. More than 1,300 Americans die every year due to extreme heat, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. 

Austin Downtown Alliance announces immediate downtown road closures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Downtown Alliance announced Friday it would close roads effective immediately throughout downtown.  From June 15 through June 19, Guadalupe between Sixth and Eight Streets will be closed. Seventh Street between San Antonio and Lavaca Streets will also be closed. The Austin entity is closing the roads so that contractors can dismantle a tower crane. Further from July 21 to July 23, the intersection of Guadalupe and 17th streets is expected to close. This closure will happen due to another dismantling of a construction tower crane.“We apologize for the late communication on street closures impacting downtown June 15 through June 19,” an Austin Downtown Alliance spokesperson added. 

Colt McCoy on Texas football, QB room and NFL future

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Arizona Cardinals quarterback and former Texas Longhorn Colt McCoy held his 2023 Colt McCoy Performance Camp at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex this weekend for children going into 1st through 8th grades. All proceeds of the camp benefit Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus."This is one of my favorite parts about the summer," said McCoy. "It's just pretty special for me. My dad runs the camp. My brothers come back in town."The NFL veteran is entering into his thirteenth year in the league. McCoy appears to have a strong chance of opening the season as the starting quarterback for the Cardinals with Kyler Murray working his way back from a torn ACL. "I just like to play," McCoy said. "We don't know Kyler's situation. He may be ready for week one. He may be ready for week three, we don't know...You just got to be ready to play, and I don't take that opportunity lightly."The former Longhorn was a part of some of the best seasons of Texas football in recent memo...

Twin Bridges to join Moreau Industrial Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) - For most of its 29 years, Moreau Industrial Park has only had one tenant within its 243 acres. Now, it finds itself with three. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, the Moreau Town Board approved the sale of three parcels of land at the park to Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling, a Clifton Park-based waste management company recently announced to be sold to Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems. Just over 10.5 acres of land were sold to the company for $725,000. For the town supervisor, the sale opens up new opportunities."(Current Twin Bridges owner Scott Earl) has demonstrated time and again a high level of support for communities where he has operations," said Moreau Town Supervisor Todd Kusnierz on Friday. "The other exciting component is that this kind of financial infusion will enable the town of Moreau to expand recreational programs both in the park and the town." Glens Falls: Check wha...

Assembly heads back to Albany to reconvene for session

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- State lawmakers in the Assembly will be heading back to the Capitol to reconvene for scheduled session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige spoke with members in that chamber to find out what's on the agenda. "It’s more of the things that are, I’d say of a more ... time sensitive nature, you know the other things will wait until January," said Speaker Carl Heastie. The details for the Assembly’s agenda are still to be determined. "I haven’t discussed that, I haven’t gone over that with the members… some environmental issues, perhaps another look at criminal justice reform, some health issues you know it kind of runs the gamut," he explained. State Trooper shot while conducting a traffic stop on I-88 Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh confirmed she does not know what the schedule will be like come Tuesday, "I have not gotten a list of bills that are going to be considered or debated, I know that we had from last week a lot of our local...

Argument leads to north St. Louis County shooting; nearby officer makes quick arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An officer quickly arrested a gunman accused in a shooting in north St. Louis County last week, one which followed a verbal argument. The shooting happened on June 10 in the 7000 block of Page Avenue in Pagedale. An officer was performing stationary patrol from his police vehicle when he reportedly witnessed the gunman shoot another man in the leg. Triple shooting at North St. Louis gas station one dead, two injured The officer was familiar with the accused gunman and arrested him moments after the gunfire. Police say he used a silver and black J.A. Nine 9 mm handgun in the shooting, which was recovered as evidence. “This is great police work by our officers,” said Pagedale Police Chief Anthony Huckleberry. “This officer was being proactive in the community and helped take a dangerous person off the street and keep our citizens safe.”“Guns are not a solution to a personal dispute. Whatever was said on the street, it wasn’t worth sending one person to the h...

$50K scratchers prize won at Florissant gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - A trip to the gas station led one lucky lottery player to a $50,000 scratchers prize. The winning ticket was purchased at the Florissant Kwik Shop at 1253 Dunn Road on a recent, but undisclosed date. Triple shooting at North St. Louis gas station one dead, two injured The winner played the “$1,000,000 Money Multiplier” Scratchers game. This marks the fourth $50,000 prize to be claimed on a “$1,000,000 Money Multiplier” ticket. Right now, there are more than $16.4 million in unclaimed prizes in the game, including a top prize of $1 million. According to ScratchOffOdds.com, the odds of winning a $50,000 million prize from the $1,000,000 Money Multiplier are around 1 in every 273,000 prizes. For the largest $1 million prize, it's around 1 in every 683,000 prizes.

Super Bowl LVII rings filled with meaning for Chiefs, fans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:56 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs put a ring on the Super Bowl LVII winning season. Now fans have the same opportunity.Jostens created the players Super Bowl LVII ring in 10-karat white and yellow gold. It includes 16 rubies that represent the number of division titles the franchise has won. The arrowhead portion of the logo on the ring is set with 50 diamonds, symbolizing the 50th anniversary of Arrowhead Stadium.Also included are 16 baguette diamonds in the base of the Lombardi Trophies to represent the 16 different players who scored touchdown during the 2022 regular season.The top of the ring is removable and can be converted into a pendant, according to Jostens. The ring maker said the shape resembles GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Inside the ring there is a miniature version of the stadium in yellow gold. Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes excited about new Netflix show The miniature stadium is surrounded by a quote from Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt. It reads, "Arrowhead Stadiu...