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Battle over student loan forgiveness continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Another federal student loan forgiveness program may be in legal trouble.An appeals court in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to help out students who claim they were misled and defrauded by for-profit schools."We're talking about veterans who were preyed upon. Their money was taken, their benefits were taken and they were never given a degree," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.Cardona is vowing to put up a fight in court.Already, the Biden administration has approved roughly $13 billion in debt forgiveness for defrauded students, and about half have had their debts cleared."We hear from students every day," said Aaron Ament, president of the National Student Legal Defense Network.Student Defense said the new rules would speed up the process, expand the number of students eligible for forgiveness and put for-profit schools on the hook for repayment.But the group challenging the rules argues they go too far.In the lawsuit, Career Colleges and Sc...

Map shows the hottest neighborhoods in US cities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Does it feel like a totally different climate when you go across town? It may be the urban heat island effect. The way a city is designed can make hot weather feel even worse. The temperature on your block is influenced by everything from the number of trees on the street to the color of the pavement. When trees and vegetation (which absorb heat) are replaced by buildings and roads (which can radiate heat), it feels hotter. "The heat island effect can result in significant temperature differences between rural and urban areas," explains the Environmental Protection Agency. Map shows which areas of the US will be underwater in 2050 Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists focused on studying the impacts of climate change, broke down 44 cities into Census blocks to determine which neighborhoods suffer from the worst urban heat effects. In some cities, like Indianapolis, Albuquerque and San Jose, the worst impacts are concentrated in the cities'...

'Above-normal’ hurricane season now forecasted due to higher sea temperatures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

(The Hill) - Record high ocean temperatures may lead to more hurricanes than previously expected this season, according to national weather forecasters.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has upped its prediction for the hurricane season from average to an "above-normal level of activity" for this year, the group announced Thursday.Experts predicted about a 60 percent chance that hurricane season has more activity than normal this year, a rise from a 40 percent chance back in May. The group expects between 14 and 21 named storms, with seven to 11 of them being hurricanes. Between two and five of those storms are expected to be major hurricanes with winds stronger than 111 mph, the forecast says. Odds of a ‘strong’ El Niño grow again: Will you feel it locally? Forecasters previously predicted a quieter season because the Pacific Ocean is in El Niño — shearing winds from the west that would usually weaken storms before they get serious enough to form hurr...

Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober feeling ‘great’ physically as he passes previous season high in innings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

DETROIT — When Bailey Ober first reached the major leagues in 2021, the Twins were very careful about limiting his workload, being mindful of his injury history.Ober pitched six innings once and topped 90 pitches just once, too, in 20 starts in the majors that season. Between 92 1/3 innings pitched at the major-league level and another 16 innings in the minors, it marked a new career high for him as a professional.The right-hander eclipsed that number for the 2023 season on Thursday and has now thrown 108 2/3 innings this season, posting a 3.40 earned-run average in the process. While the results of late haven’t been what he’s been looking for, he says he has no physical concerns.“The last three outings, I’ve felt great,” Ober said. “I’ve probably felt the best I’ve felt since spring training, and it’s probably been my toughest three outings of the entire year. I’m trying to not think too much out of it just because I’m feeling really, good, the body feels great.”Ober gave up five r...

Marquita Stephens named president & CEO of Urban League Twin Cities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

Marquita Stephens has been named president and CEO of the Urban League Twin Cities.Stephens, who’s apppointment was effective July 20, is the first woman to lead the 98-year-old organization.Marquita Stephens has been named president & CEO of Urban League Twin Cities, it was announced Aug. 8, 2023. Stephens, whose appointment was effective July 20, 2023, is the first woman to lead the organization in its 98-year history. (Courtesy of Urban League Twin Cities)“I am driven to lead the Urban League Twin Cities toward its goal of building an equitable society,” Stephens said, in a statement. “With a dynamic team and engaged board, together we can deliver on the democratic promises this nation made at its birth, but which for so many go unrealized.”Stephens has spent 20-plus years in public service, focusing on “helping to build strong families and potentialwithin communities, particularly communities of color,” according to a press release from the Urban League.Bef...

State officials break down cyber security strategy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Protecting sensitive information online more may have gotten easier here in New York. State officials announced a new cybersecurity strategy which uses budget funds to provide money to healthcare IT and the police department. Experts say as we become more reliant on technology, there will be more pathways for our computer systems to be compromised. This can cause issues for health care facilities, businesses and your average New Yorker.  Lake George Triathlon hits the water on Sept. 2-3 "In my world this is a different kind of cyber attack. It’s an attack on the psychology of our children our daughters, particularly. When one out of three teenage girls, entertains thoughts of suicide, because they’ve been attacked or bullied or made to feel worthless," said Governor Hochul at a press event on Wednesday. In an effort to combat cyber bullying and child trafficking, the state has invested over seven million dollars into specific police units. This includes comp...

Water leak reported in town of Granville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Residents in parts of Granville are being asked to conserve as much water as they can. The town has identified the source of a leak in the town's water system.First detected on Thursday morning, North Granville was found to be suffering a large water break. The source was found in the afternoon, and employees from the North Granville Water District were working to repair the leak. Conservation of water is important as the system refills. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Granville Highway Superintendent Scott Taylor can be reached with questions at (518) 636-8838.

Two women arrested on drug charges in Lake Luzerne

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two women have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Lake Luzerne, according to state police. Tasha Tatsey, 39, of Lake Luzerne, and Sidney Lapier III, 43, of Corinth, are both facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 9 at 1:15 a.m., troopers stopped a vehicle on Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne for a traffic law violation. Police discovered that the driver, identified as Lapier, possessed a controlled substance and a glass smoking device with drug residue, while the passenger, identified as Tatsey, was in possession of felony weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia which also contained drug residue. Both were arrested and transported to SP Queensbury for processing. They face the following charges:ChargesTatseyFifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally usin...

DMV seeks to simplify process to get a non-driver ID

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles launched an online tool that will simplify the process for residents to apply for a non-driver ID card. The pre-screening process will help customers avoid repeat trips to a DMV office. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Customers will need an NY.gov ID to access the pre-screening tool. The service will help the customers determine if they are eligible for a non-driver ID and the required documents they should bring to a DMV office. Customers will then need to make a reservation at their local DMV office.“Non-driver IDs are extremely helpful forms of identification for all kinds of people in New York State who do not drive, and now we are making it even easier to get one,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. “The pre-screening service is part of a much broader effort underway at DMV to serve our customers better and achieve our goal of ‘one visit ...

Suspect accused of filing false information on SNAP application

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:25 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Amsterdam resident is being charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. Angela Mitchell, 37, was arrested on Wednesday after a joint investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit, the Department of Social Services, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Mitchell filed a SNAP application but failed to disclose all income earned within the household. She was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the City of Amsterdam Court at a later date.