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Ford keeping AM radios in vehicles amid lawmaker pressure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

(The Hill) – Ford Motor Co. announced it is keeping AM radio available in their vehicles following pressure from lawmakers to keep it in their products. CEO Jim Farley said in a tweet on Tuesday that he spoke to policymakers about keeping AM radio available as part of the emergency alert system and decided that it will be included in all 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. He said Ford will also offer software updates to owners of its electric vehicles without AM broadcast capability. “Customers can currently listen to AM radio content in a variety of ways in our vehicles – including via streaming – and we will continue to innovate to deliver even better in-vehicle entertainment and emergency notification options in the future,” Farley said. His announcement comes after a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), introduced legislation to require all new cars to include AM radio.  Say goodbye to AM radio: Why carma...

Netflix begins cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.: What to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The day Netflix has been warning about has finally come to the U.S. – the streaming giant announced Tuesday that it has begun cracking down on password sharing.If you share a Netflix login with someone outside your home, you may have already received an email regarding "an update on sharing between households." The message reminds, "Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with - your household."Netflix considers a "household" as a "collection of devices connected to the internet at the main place you watch Netflix." NOAA releases summer weather predictions for all 50 states The email then encourages you to review devices that are logged into your Netflix account and sign out those that shouldn't have access. Then, Netflix offers two alternatives they already launched in multiple other countries: a user living outside your household can transfer their profile to a new membership they pay for, or the account holder can add an extra member for $7.99 a mont...

Aaron Rodgers strains calf during warmups, sits out first Jets practice open to media

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers never made it past warmups in his first New York Jets practice in front of the media.The 39-year-old quarterback, acquired last month from Green Bay, strained a calf while participating in conditioning drills Tuesday. Rodgers watched quarterback drills and remained on the field during practice, but was without his helmet and threw no passes. “I don't think it's too serious,” Rodgers said, downplaying the injury and saying he took “a vet day.”He did not appear to have a noticeable limp, but he stretched his lower legs and ankles several times throughout the practice.Organized team activities began Monday and Rodgers participated in practice, with the Jets tweeting out photos and videos of the quarterback throwing passes. The session Tuesday marked the first with media in attendance, and a few dozen reporters showed up to watch Rodgers practice as a member of the Jets for the first time. “It's been a dream month so far,” he said.New York acquire...

Texas, Florida representatives put forth 'true compromise' on border security

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill said they're determined to find solutions to better secure the southern border.One mom is using her family's tragedy to lend urgency to the issue."I don't want any parent to live this nightmare," Tammy Nobles, the mother of Kayla Hamilton, told lawmakers.Nobles said she wants her daughter's murder last summer to be a wake-up call."She (Hamilton) was murdered in her own room and left on the floor like trash," Nobles said.The alleged teenage killer was an MS-13 gang member who entered the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor.Nobles pleaded with lawmakers to pass legislation to strengthen vetting at the southern border."For me, this is not a political issue," Nobles said. "This is a safety issue."Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., said the tragedy underscores the need for stricter border laws."This is lunacy," McClintock said.Democrats argued the border bill Republicans passed will only create more chaos because it defunds parts of the asylum proc...

Ron DeSantis set to announce for president on Twitter with Elon Musk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

Gov. Ron DeSantis will announce his presidential bid Wednesday night alongside Elon Musk.DeSantis will launch his campaign on Twitter Spaces, an audio platform, according to NBC News and Fox News, which first reported the event. The conversation with Musk will be moderated by businessman David Sacks. Various reports have it happening at either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.Nick Iarossi, a Tallahassee lobbyist who’s been an adviser and fundraiser for DeSantis since he first ran for governor, confirmed in a text message that DeSantis will announce his candidacy with the billionaire owner of Twitter, SpaceX and Tesla.Musk retweeted the NBC story posted on Twitter.The campaign will reportedly also unveil a launch video at the same time.The South African-born Musk first said in 2022 he was leaning toward supporting DeSantis for the Republican nomination. DeSantis joked at the time, “I welcome support from African Americans.”Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, had a sarcastic response t...

Glenmont Walmart firearms thief arraigned in court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The suspect who allegedly stole firearms from the Walmart in Glenmont on May 10 appeared in court on Tuesday. According to the indictment, Michael C. McDermott, 30, of Troy, stole five shotguns and one rifle from a federally licensed dealer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the arraignment, McDermott was ordered detained pending a trial scheduled for July 24. If found guilty, McDermott faces a maximum term of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

NYSP: Queensbury couple arrested on gun charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Investigations into a claim that a couple unlawfully possessed a firearm resulted in two arrests. On Monday, New York State Police arrested Lyisha L. Sambola, 36, and Mana Sambola, 40. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement discovered multiple firearms in the couple's residence. According to police, Lyisha Sambola was not permitted to possess one of the firearms. Mana Sambola cannot legally have firearms due to a previous felony conviction.The couple were arrested at home. Lyisha Sambola was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. Mana Sambola was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Two deputies shot executing search warrant in Clifton Park Lyisha Sambola was issued a ticket returnable to the Queensbury Town Court on June 5 and released. Mana Sambola was arraigned at the Queensbury Town Court and remanded to the Wa...

Baton Rouge man indicted for shipping firearms to New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, a Louisiana man has been indicted on firearm charges. Rodell Patterson, 51, allegedly sold firearms to a person he knew to be a convicted felon, and unlawfully sold firearms to a resident of another state. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patterson is accused of shipping a package with multiple handguns from Baton Rouge, LA, to the Capital Region in May 2022. Two of the firearms were recovered in Troy. If found guilty, Patterson faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

NOAA predicts warmer, wetter summer than average in New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – This summer is shaping up to be a scorcher. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that most states are leaning toward a hotter-than-average summer in its long-range weather outlook for June, July and August. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The temperature map is lit up in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the higher the probability of above-normal temperatures. The bullseye of the map, where an extra-hot summer is most likely, is centered around the southwest—an area where even "normal" August temperatures are in the 90s. The only area not expected to see a hot summer is the Midwest. The outlook for those states is more of a toss-up, with equal chances of above-normal and below-normal temperatures. Hawaii, which isn't pictured on the map, is also expected to see above-normal temperatures between June and August, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. El Niño’...

Suspect arrested for St. Peters triple shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:58 GMT

Update: Christopher L. Harper, 51, of St. Louis is charged with murder, armed criminal action, burglary, and assault. He is in police custody with bond denied.ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Major Case Squad has been activated following a triple shooting inside a St. Peters home. One man is dead, and two others are wounded, including a 13-year-old girl.The shooting occurred at the Country Creek Solutions Subdivision on Country Acres Drive around 1:40 a.m. Monday. Investigators said when officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound and two others also suffering from gunshot wounds.Police later identified the deceased as 57-year-old Darin Gosejohn. One victim is 13 years old, and the other is a 45-year-old woman. Police said they were transported to a nearby hospital with no life-threatening injuries. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House Some St. Peters residents are reacting to waking up to crime scene ta...