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Judge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge in Atlanta ruled Tuesday that a venture capital firm can continue offering a grant program only to Black women entrepreneurs, saying a lawsuit arguing it illegally excluded other races was not likely to succeed.Senior U.S. Judge Thomas Thrash denied a preliminary injunction that would have blocked the grants by the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund. The judge issued the decision in court after hearing arguments from attorneys and said he planned to issue a written order by the end of the week.The Fearless Fund is a tiny player in the approximately $200 billion global venture capital market, but Tuesday’s ruling was a significant victory for the firm, which has become symbolic of the fight over corporate diversity policies. The lawsuit against it could be a test case, as the battle over considerations on race shifts to the workplace following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions. The injunction was s...

Mississippi announced incentives for company days after executive gave campaign money to governor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi announced financial incentives for a shipbuilder to expand in Gulfport in 2020, days after the president of the shipbuilder’s parent company made a $10,000 campaign contribution to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, records show.Gulf Ship LLC, which received the state incentives, is a division of the Louisiana-based ship company, Edison Chouest Offshore.The president of Edison Chouest Offshore, Gary Chouest, has given $66,000 to Reeves’ campaigns since 2016, including $10,000 on Sept. 2, 2020, according to finance documents.Fifteen days later, the state economic development agency under Reeves’ supervision, the Mississippi Development Authority, announced Gulf Ship would receive state incentives to expand the site it opened in Gulfport in 2006. MDA said that with the expansion, the company would build tugboats.“We are grateful for our partnership with the Edison Chouest team and are excited for the continued success of Gulf Ship and its ...

Family says girl, 11, was victim of hate crime after attack in North Lawndale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

CHICAGO — A rally was held Tuesday for an 11-year-old girl who was severely injured in an alleged hate crime attack in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood.Trinity Washington and her mother said she was attacked on Sept. 17 outside of their home on the 1900 block of South Spaulding Avenue. Trinity said her neighbor’s sister was outside, inebriated and celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Trinity was with her Yorkie puppy when she said the female called her a racial slur and stepped on the dog. The 11-year-old said the female then hit her in the eye with a bottle and her neighbor punched her in the nose — breaking it. The injuries were serious enough for emergency plastic surgery needed to be performed on Trinity's face. Girl, 11, beaten on Chicago’s West Side The 10th police district elected counsel is calling on the Chicago Police Department to arrest both women accused in this attack — and for the state's attorney to upgrade charges against them.  Trinity’s family a...

UPS set to hire more than 3K seasonal workers for holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

CHICAGO — UPS is looking to hire 3,500 seasonal employees across the Chicago area for the upcoming holiday season.Full and part-time seasonal positions include delivery drivers, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers and package handlers. Seasonal hourly pay rates for package handlers and driver helpers begin at $21 per hour. Driving jobs start at $23 per hour.Permanent positions are also available. UPS revealed that nearly 50,000 seasonal employees have earned enduring jobs over the past two years. Search for jobs on our job board Nationally, UPS expects to hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees. Nearly 80% of open positions do not require an interview, as the postal service says its digital-first process — from online application to job offer — will take up to 20 minutes. “The best talent delivers the best service. That’s why we’re proud to offer industry-leading pay for UPS part-timers, full-timers and seasonal employees alike,” said Nando Cesarone, Executive Vice Preside...

Police investigating southeast Austin death as a homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 26, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Police are investigating after a person died in southeast Austin late Tuesday morning. The Austin Police Department said on social media it is investigating a homicide in the 2300 block of Greenfield Parkway. That area is just east of I-35 off of East Oltorf Street. Austin Travis County EMS said medics were called to the scene at 10:59 a.m. and obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult. No one else was treated at the scene. APD will hold a media briefing at 2:15 p.m. This story will be updated with details from the briefing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

It's still too hot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today's normal high temperatures are in the upper 80s. But today through Monday will find our daytime maximums peaking in mostly the middle 90s. Afternoon forecasts today and Wednesday will include only a 10% chance of a few spot showers with just a few hundredths of an inch measured. It will be followed by five days of dry weather.The wind coming from the northeast lowered the dew points a touch but it still feels a bit humid this afternoon. That's how simple this short-range forecast is.Taking a look at next week's outlook we see some promise from the Climate Prediction Center. Their precipitation outlook indicates that Central Texas could see a little more rain that normal. It's worth noting that the normal rainfall for all of October is 3.91". The tenth month is the second wettest month during any year.You would think this might translate in temperatures below normal, but, no. Warmer than normal temperatures during October 3rd to 9th means many highs peaking abo...

AFD: Two south Austin homes damaged in fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Tuesday morning, the Austin Fire Department said on social media.According to a photo shared by AFD, the front of a home in the 500 block of Fort Drum Drive, which is near Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue, was covered in flames.Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Austin Sept. 26, 2023. Photo: Austin Fire DepartmentAustin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Austin firefighters respond to house on fire in 500 block of Fort Drum Drive Tuesday, Sept. 26 (KXAN Ph...

Horror-themed wax museum opens in Viaport Rotterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new wax museum has opened in Viaport Rotterdam just in time for spooky season. The Via House of Horrors is located down the hall from Via Aquarium and across the hall from the Shoe Dept. and Do You Believe. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The horror-themed museum features wax figures in several rooms with settings and decorations to match the character. Characters include Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Exorcist, and more.A wax figure of Freddy from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in the new wax museum (photo: Viaport Rotterdam) "It’s the perfect place to get into the mood for spooky season and makes for some great photo opportunities," said Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium. Fresh fruits, vegetables coming to Albany’s Clinton Avenue Although there are no jump scares or haunted house features, parental discretion is advised when binging children. V...

Saratoga County offers Oktoberfest meals for seniors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Through October, seniors in Saratoga County can enjoy authentic Oktoberfest-themed lunches prepared by Mazzone Hospitality. Meals include brats and sauerkraut, pretzels with beer cheese, and German potato salad. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Seniors throughout Saratoga County enjoy our Gather and Dine program each weekday and look forward to our special events throughout the year," said Sandra Cross, Director of Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. "We especially enjoy holding festive luncheon events like Oktoberfest, which are always highly anticipated and well attended by our seniors.  Not only do they receive a delicious, hot meal, but they also get to socialize in a fun atmosphere, which is so important for our aging community.”Reservations are required. To make a reservation, contact one of the preferred locations at least one day in advance by noon. The meals will ...

St. Louis man faces murder charges in June beating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man was found beaten on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Montana in south St. Louis in June. Now, Robert Bunger, 43, faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Jordan Harris. Bunger is in jail, with no bond allowed in this case. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman Police were called to the 3400 block of Montana on June 28 for a report of an assault in progress. They found Harris unresponsive on the sidewalk. He was taken to the hospital and declared deceased the next day.During the investigation, the Medical Examiner’s Office contacted the Homicide Division. They advised that the death should be considered a homicide.