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How a shutdown would impact key health care programs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

(The Hill) - The federal government is staring down a shutdown as a handful of ultra-conservative House Republicans remain opposed to a short-term agreement to keep the government funded. The current spending laws expire at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30. Without a deal by that night, funding will lapse and many government functions, including some health care programs, will temporarily stop. Here's how a shutdown will, and won't, impact health agencies and services:Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security won't be impacted — at least initiallyThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will have "sufficient funding" for Medicaid through the first three months of fiscal 2024 based on funding that has already been appropriated. Medicare and Social Security are mandatory entitlement programs funded by taxes and premiums, so they aren't dependent on Congress. That means benefits will continue as normal. However, administrative actions like benefit verifications and i...

Famed US guitarist Al Di Meola has heart attack on Romanian stage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during a performance in Romania’s capital but is currently in a stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.Di Meola, 69, began playing a concert at a venue in Bucharest at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.Dragos Cristescu, a photographer who attended the concert, told The Associated Press that he saw Di Meola clasp his chest during the performance and that the guitarist struggled to walk off stage. The other two members of Di Meola's trio continued to play for several minutes until they announced the show would be cut short.In a statement, the Bagdasar-Arseni emergency hospital said Di Meola was admitted to a cardiology ward where he is being treated for a segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola raises his hand at the Arenele Romane concert venue during his performance in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, ...

County Attorney: Spike in DPS arrests contributes to backlog as prosecutors focus on more nonviolent cases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An email from the Travis County Attorney to city staff about concerns with the DPS partnership in Austin led KXAN to discover her courts have had to process nearly triple the amount of misdemeanor arrests from the agency that it did last year. County Attorney Delia Garza sent the email in June, days before troopers were set to resume their beefed up Austin patrols following a hiatus when more resources were needed on the border. KXAN obtained the email as part of a public information request about DPS' patrols in Austin.In that email, Garza addressed stretched resources in her court system, as well as a backlog. The APD/DPS partnership is over, but is it? "With an increase in arrests that are low level, nonviolent types of arrests, it pulls our prosecutors away from doing work on more violent types of crimes," Garza said in a sit-down interview with KXAN last week. "In terms of violent crime, we really do believe our prosecutors should be concentrating and working...

Manor PD looking for person of interest in mail theft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) – Manor police said Wednesday they were looking for a woman they said was a person of interest in an alleged mail theft from early September. According to the Manor Police Department, the alleged theft happened in the 11900 block of Bastrop Street around 4:16 p.m. on Sept. 7. That is just west of FM 973. Manor PD said the woman had a tattoo on her right shoulder and appeared to have an ankle monitor on her left ankle. She was driving what looks to be an older gray Honda Civic, police said. Person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD) Person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD) Car driven by person of interest in alleged mail theft. (Manor PD)Anyone with information about the case or who recognizes the woman can call Manor Police at 512-272-8177 or email [email protected]. Manor PD asked anyone with tips to ask for Detective Surovik. Police said tipsters can remain anonymous.

Halloween costume swap in Amsterdam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Looking for a new costume or looking to get rid of lightly used older ones? Grow Amsterdam is hosting their first Halloween costume swap in partnership with the Amsterdam Free Library. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Costume donations will be accepted at the library, located at 28 Church Street until October 7 during regular hours. Attendees can donate costumes their children have outgrown and get tickets to look for "new to you" ones at the library on October 7, when they'll be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will receive a ticket for each costume they donated.Costumes up for donation must be clean, and have working zippers and fasteners (if applicable), and any that have loose parts or accessories can be dropped off in a ziplock bag. All sizes of costumes will be accepted, including homemade ones. Anyone with further questions may contact Grow Amsterdam at (518) 620-1802, or email growa...

New Jersey hiker airlifted in Essex County with injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A hiker from New Jersey was airlifted on Mount Marcy after sustaining a leg injury half a mile from the summit. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers responded. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DEC, on Wednesday, September 20, around 2:35 p.m., Forest Rangers were alerted of a 53-year-old New Jersey hiker with an unstable leg injury on Mount Marcy. The hiker was roughly half a mile from the summit, just below the tree line. New York State Police Aviation was called to assist. Personnel responded, and a ranger was lowered from the chopper to help the hiker into a harness. Vermonter charged with child-aggravated sexual assault Once secured, the hiker was hoisted back into the helicopter. The ranger hiked back with the injured hiker's partner and reached the trailhead by 6:44 p.m.

St. Louis County Council considering senior tax freeze today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A senior tax break in the works? The St. Louis County Council considers a plan Thursday to give a property tax break to seniors. A "committee of the whole" will discuss whether the county should opt into a new state plan. It freezes property taxes for seniors who are eligible for social security. ‘Ice-cold bandits’ wanted in St. Louis County business break-in The county rejected the idea in July. Their revenue experts said the plan could take millions away from schools, fire departments, and other public services.St. Charles County approved the senior tax freeze two weeks ago.         

20th annual 'Gray Matters' Golf Tournament happening today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Center for Specialized Services will host its 20th annual 'Gray Matters' charity golf tournament Thursday.It'll be at the Old Hickory Club in St. Peters. Breakfast is at 10:00 a.m., and first tee is at 11:00 a.m. The 18-hole tournament includes a silent auction plus lunch and dinner. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit Proceeds from the event will benefit the non-profit which helps those with brain injuries, autism, and other cognitive disabilities

NGA and St. Louis University hosting Geo-Resolution conference today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is co-hosting a conference Thursday with St. Louis University.The annual meeting encourages collaboration between government, academics, and industry. Mass exodus of KDHX volunteer DJs; At least 10 fired, others quit This year's conference focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence and new digital technologies on geospatial research and analysis.

Schnucks hosting career fair at 115 stores statewide today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Schnucks is hosting a career fair at all 115 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Thursday.They're offering both full-time and part-time positions. The job fair is from 1 to 5 this afternoon. ‘Ice-cold bandits’ wanted in St. Louis County business break-in Organizers recommend filing out an online application at Schnucks.com/Careers before coming in.