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No more free COVID testing after May 11 -- for the most part. Here's why

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. next month, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: Who pays for them.For the first time, you may have to pick up some or all of the costs, depending on insurance coverage and whether the tests are done at home or in a doctor's office.But there's still time to get some free tests before the May 11 change, and there could still be free ones available afterward. Some state and local governments may continue to distribute free home tests through clinics, libraries and community centers. And the federal government, for now, is still sending free tests through the U.S. Postal Service to households that haven’t already received two shipments.And don't discount those old tests you haven't used. The expiration date on the package may have been extended. The Food and Drug Administration's website provides a list to check and see which tests are still good.Her...

Oscar Mayer offers meat-tacular elopement opportunity in Las Vegas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a typo in the headline.LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Hot dog! Oscar Mayer is hoping you'll "relish" the opportunity to be married in Las Vegas with the company's Wienermobile.Starting Monday, couples interested in eloping with the so-called "Wiener of Love" can sign up for a chance at the opportunity. The weddings will occur on April 15 and 16 next to the historic Little White Chapel on Las Vegas Boulevard.The company says the unique elopement opportunity isn't just for people looking for unique ways to tie the knot, but also to assist couples who are anxious about wedding planning. The news release cites a survey saying 72% of couples are stressed about planning the big day. The "Wiener of Love" aims to offer a stress-free and fun alternative, the company said. “Now, as more people seek stress-free ceremonies with their partners, our Hotdoggers are thrilled to reignite the joy of this special day and give them a once-in-a-lifetime exp...

Daniel Perry case: Travis County DA requests appointment with Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 11, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County District Attorney José Garza on Tuesday requested an appointment with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles over the review process of a pardon for Daniel Perry.According to a release from his office, Garza requested an appointment to present evidence considered by jurors in the case, and for the board to hear from family of Garrett Foster, who Perry was convicted of murdering. Daniel Perry: How long could the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles take to review case? “For as long the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has existed, it has been a cautious steward of the power of clemency in our State,” Garza said. “We look forward to working with the Board to present all evidence necessary for its consideration.”   Over the weekend, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles to expedite the review process of a pardon for Perry. ...

2 arrested after Georgetown student's fentanyl-related death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 11, 2023.WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people have been arrested after a Georgetown High School student died in January, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. Father of Georgetown teen killed by suspected fentanyl poisoning shares story WCSO said, on Jan. 22, the student had fentanyl poisoning and died.The Williamson County Organized Crime Unit, with the help of surrounding agencies, made the arrests, the release said.During this legislative session, Texas lawmakers are considering several bills that would de-criminalize fentanyl testing strips. The small, cheap strips can alert a drug user to fentanyl mixed into a drug. They are currently classified as drug paraphernalia in Texas.Gov. Greg Abbott said he supports legalizing the testing strips in Texas, according to previous reporting from the Texas Tribune.

Austin airport adds program to aid people with 'hidden' disabilities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) announced Tuesday that it launched a new accessibility service aimed at assisting passengers with “hidden,” or non-visible, disabilities. AUS joins 201 airports across 29 countries that have implemented the Hidden (or non-visible) Disabilities (HD) Sunflower Program, which allows folks with conditions that may not be immediately apparent – such as autism or being hard of hearing – to subtly disclose that they are living with a disability and may require more patience. MORE: Austin Airport adds accessibility services ahead of holiday travel demand “Navigating airports just regularly can be a very stressful experience, much more so for people with non-visible disabilities,” Lesly Ramirez, a public information specialist with AUS, told KXAN. “Our hope is that, with this program, we're not only assisting these passengers but raising awareness for non-visible disabilities. And just sort of speaking to the type of diverse...

‘I’ve got his head’: How Marcus Foligno sparked Wild in Chicago with a ‘Gladiator’ moment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

Marcus Foligno barely remembers doing it. He tends to black out during the heat of a battle.That exactly what happened after Foligno dropped the gloves on Monday night at the United Center. His wires crossed and instinct took over.Not only did Foligno quickly finish the fight with Blackhawks defenseman Andreas Englund, he ripped off his opponent’s helmet in the immediate aftermath and held it up like a prize. What was he saying as he did that?Marcus Foligno vs. Andreas Englund #mnwild | #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ighr8RXvzb— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) April 11, 2023“Just said, ‘I’ve got his head,’ ” Foligno said. “I felt like a little bit of a Gladiator moment.”Asked about the sequence postgame, coach Dean Evason smiled and shook his head.“It’s like he took his trophy,” Evason said. “I don’t know what he was thinking.”The barbaric nature of the exchange wasn’t lost on Foligno.R...

Tupperware stock sinks after company warns it’s at risk of going out of business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

David Matthews | New York Daily NewsFood-storage company Tupperware’s stock tumbled on Monday after warning it could be on the brink of going out of business after nearly 80 years.The 45% slide came after the company announced it had hired financial advisers to help keep the company solvent amid “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” according to a regulatory filing filed last Friday.Tupperware is also on the verge of being de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange after not filing an annual report.The company said it was running out of money to keep operating and was exploring mass layoffs and selling off its real estate assets among other cost-cutting measures.“Tupperware has embarked on a journey to turn around our operations and today marks a critical step in addressing our capital and liquidity position,” CEO Miguel Fernandez said in a press release. “The company is doing everything in its power to mitigate the impacts of recent events, a...

Police: Louisville shooter legally bought AR-15 rifle a week ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  — The bank employee who opened fire at his Louisville workplace targeted specific people with the rifle he bought legally a week earlier, police said Tuesday.Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said at a news conference that bank employee Connor Sturgeon, 25, bought the AR-15 rifle on April 4 at a local dealership.Armed with the rifle, Sturgeon killed five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor — while livestreaming the attack Monday on Instagram, authorities said. Another eight people were wounded.Gwinn-Villaroel also said that officers’ body camera video from the shooting will be released Tuesday afternoon.The chief said that a rookie officer who was shot in the head while responding to the mass shooting remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday morning.“It’s looking hopeful,” Gwinn-Villaroel told WDRB-TV about Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from training just 10 days earlier.She said Wilt and othe...

Esopus man pleads guilty to 3-counts of grand larceny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, an Esopus man with a history of felony convictions pleaded guilty to a three-count indictment just as the jury trial was about to begin. Seth Young, 49, pled guilty without any promises to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and two counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Young forcibly broke into the Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions on December 10, 2021. He then used a bolt cutter to steal the ATM machine from the business.On the same day, Young stole a snowblower from Herzog's in the City of Kingston. He then stole another snowblower from Herzog's on December 25, 2021.Surveillance captured Young committing the charges and he confessed to the Ulster County Sheriff's Detectives and to the Kingston Police Detectives. During the execution of a search warrant for his residence, police recovered the stolen ATM, which had ...

Ex-St. Louis mailman gets probation for stealing checks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal judge has sentenced a former St. Louis mailman to five years of probation for stealing checks from the mail. Marquan Long, 28, has also been ordered to pay around $34,000 in restitution and 40 hours of community service. Long, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, pleaded guilty in January to theft charges in the case. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver According to court documents, Long stole two envelopes containing checks while working as a mail carrier in St. Louis. He deposited one worth around $29,000 into his girlfriend's credit union account. He deposited another one worth nearly $5,000 a few weeks later into a Chicago-based account.The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation.