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Summer of climate catastrophes brings risks for workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

(The Hill) - In a summer filled with heat waves, fires, smoke and floods, workers face the brunt of climate-related catastrophes. Many workers have worked inside or outside in scorching heat or while breathing in smoke, putting them as risk for illness or even death. Heat deaths have killed dozens of workers each year, a total of more than 400 between 2011 and 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.And as climate change is expected to worsen, so too may these impacts. While heat risk isn’t new, “it’s certainly getting worse with climate change and as temperature and other factors really have exacerbated the issue,” said Rebecca Reindel, director of occupational safety and health at the AFL-CIO, the largest federation labor unions.For weeks, the southern and western U.S has sweltered under brutal heat from the combination of human-caused climate change and an unusually stable heat dome hovering above the Texas-Mexico borderlands.Those conditions have pushed ...

Bulls get some good news from the NBA this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

CHICAGO — It may not make a massive impact on a team looking to take a step forward with essentially the same core in 2023-2024, but it will allow them to make an addition to their roster.This is thanks to a move concerning a Bulls' point guard who isn't expected to play this fall and winter.This week, the NBA granted the designated player exception for Lonzo Ball after it was approved by the league's "Fitness to Play" panel. So what does this mean for the Bulls? They can add another player to their roster ahead of the 2023-2024 season without it impacting their salary cap. There are some restrictions, however, as they look to add this person only for this season due to the designated player exception rules.The Bulls can sign a free agent for one season at 50 percent of Ball's salary ($10.2 million).They could also trade for or claim a player in the final year of his contract should that person's salary be at or under $10.2 million plus 100,000, per the rules of the NBA Collective B...

Extreme heat drives MLS to change games; how it impacts Austin FC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With extreme heat dominating most of the nation this summer, Major League Soccer is taking steps to protect players, staff and fans. In June, the League announced that Austin FC's July 21 game would get pushed back from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. due to the heat.This summer has been one of the hottest summers on record. The City of Austin began deploying "cooling tents" this week to help people. The electric grid has been put at risk, with ERCOT issuing warnings to conserve energy.While Q2 stadium is designed to keep visitors cool, this heat wave means more steps need to be taken.KXAN News Meteorologist Nick Bannin sat down with Major League Soccer's VP of Operations and Team Administration, Brent Delgado, to discuss how they adjust games to ensure safety on the pitch. This interview has been edited for clarity.NICK BANNIN, KXAN NEWS: First of all, describe the overarching concept of player protection during hot weather.BRENT DELGADO, MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER: Obviously, th...

LIVE BLOG: 539 fans donated, $94K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks. On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN will be tracking the number of fans collected and money raised and will share updates in this story. How to donate to the 33rd Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive Fan donations trackerMonetary donations trackerLive blog12 p.m.As of noon, there were 539 fans and $94,794 donated. Reporter Grace Reader with two Texas men's basketball players at the 2023 Summer Fan Drive (KXAN Photo)Amy McHenry and her dog, Gabby, made a 2023 Summer Fan Drive donation in memory of Kaxan. (KXAN Photo)2023 Summer Fan Drive at W...

UT Men's Basketball Players Help With The Summer Fan Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

The Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive is back this summer, and we need your help, especially as brutal heat has settled over Central Texas.Rosie talked to Max Abmas and Kadin Shedrick, from UT Men's Basketball, who were helping collect fans at Roger Beasley Mazda South this morning.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 14 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. An average of 702 heat-related deaths happen eac...

Lineup announced for Lake George skate festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival is set to hit Charles R. Wood Park in the village of Lake George after the summer crowd has come and gone. Set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, the festival brings two days of bands and skateboard competitions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, organizers at Mirth Films announced the lineup for the festival, with a headliner yet to be announced. Bands coming to the lake in October include:Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival BandFungkshuiCandy AmbulanceVictory Soul OrchestraHilltopShuFine GrainThe SkunchesTwo Planets AwaySmittixConnor Dunn"If you thought Reubens were good, just wait until this year's Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival," said Mirth Films owner Frank Cavone. 100+ teens advocate against menthol in Queensbury Skateboard competitions include competitions for Best Trick, SpotBased Jam, Game of Skate, and High Olli...

NEWS10 nominated for 5 New York Emmy Awards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The nominations for the 66th Annual New York Emmy Awards were announced Friday morning. NEWS10 received five nominations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "A Doll Like Me" by John Gray and Chris BoehlkeCategory: Children/Youth (12 and Under) - News"Road to Living" by Liana Bonavita and Ric EastonCategory: Health/Medical - News"Tiffany Treasures" by Lydia Kulbida and Ric EastonHistorical/Cultural - News"The Last of the West Point Buffalo Soldiers" by Anya Tucker and Chris BoehlkeMilitary - NewsJohn GrayWriter - NewsCongratulations to all our New York Emmy nominees!

Les Claypool coming to the Palace Theatre

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Palace Theatre announced they will be hosting Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. The concert is scheduled for October 20. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Claypool is best known for being the frontman, bassist and musical mad genius of the legendary progressive rock band Primus. The Fearless Flying Frog Brigade was originally formed in 2000 while Claypool was on a hiatus from Primus, but the experimental rock group was reformed in 2023, adding some new members, including Sean Lennon on guitar. As part of their set, Claypool and company will perform Pink Floyd's 1977 album "Animals". The show will begin at 8 p.m. Sona Jobarteh to perform at Music Haven The Palace Theatre is located at 19 Clinton Avenue in Albany. You can purchase Les Claypool tickets by visiting the venue's website.

Denver’s fatal fentanyl overdoses rose 16% in first half of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

Nearly 150 people died of fentanyl overdoses in Denver in the first six months of 2023, and the city’s public health agency asked people who are going to use drugs to take precautions.The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment reported 228 overdoses in the first half of the year, including 146 that involved fentanyl — a 16% increase in deaths attributed to the potent opioid compared the same time period in 2022.It’s possible those numbers could rise as investigations into recent deaths continue.In 2022, 453 people died of overdoses in Denver, including 244 that involved fentanyl.The Denver health department said law enforcement has reported increased availability of fentanyl powder, and that pills sold illegally have had a higher fentanyl content recently. Because fentanyl is so much more potent than heroin and other opioids, a small increase in consumption could cause an overdose, the department said.So far, Denver hasn’t reported any overdoses i...

Opinion: Can all that empty office space be converted to condos and appartments?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:52:00 GMT

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more companies have offered remote work options for their employees, or have even switched to working entirely remotely – leaving empty office buildings a new fixture in many cities. In July 2023, Boston’s Planning and Development Agency announced a pilot program to offer incentives to building developers who convert office buildings to residential housing.As engineers who study buildings, we wanted to know if these empty spaces could be converted to residential buildings, and what hurdles developers would face.While converting office buildings to multi-family residential involves many considerations – including zoning codes, real estate values, and structural issues – certain buildings may be good candidates for this type of conversion. Here’s what it would take to remodel these spaces.Redefining spaceFirst off, the building owners wouldn’t need to make any major structural changes to convert an office building to a residential building. Most offi...