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This law launched over 2,500 sex abuse lawsuits. Now, it’s expiring

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — For a year, a special New York law has cleared the way for a wave of headline-grabbing lawsuits against famous men accused of sexual misconduct, including former President Donald Trump, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the comedian and actor Russell Brand.But when the Adult Survivors Act expires after Thanksgiving, it also will have led to a multitude of legal claims by women who say they were sexually abused while serving time in the New York's prisons and jails.More than 2,500 lawsuits have been filed so far under the law, which created a year-long suspension of the usual time limit to sue over an alleged sexual assault. Former Sen. McSally says she was sexually assaulted during run Some of those lawsuits have targeted employers, or institutions such as hospitals, accused of failing to do enough to stop abuse by doctors or other workers. The large majority, though, have been filed against the state, New York City and local counties and involve allegations...

No. 19 Texas advances to Empire Classic final with clutch Abmas jumper

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Abmas hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer as No. 19 Texas outlasted a stiff challenge from Louisville to earn an 81-80 victory Sunday in the Empire Classic.In a game with 21 lead changes and 14 ties, Abmas gave the Longhorns (4-0) the dramatic win off a successful inbounds play.Texas's Max Abmas, left, puts up the winning shot over Louisville's Skyy Clark during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Texas's Ze'Rik Onyema reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Louisville's Ty-Laur Johnson, top, drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Louisville's Skyy Clark, right, tries to make a shot while falling as Texas's Tyrese Hunter, left, and Kadin Shedrick guard during the first half of an NCA...

Texas high school football regional semifinal playoff game times, locations

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local Class 6A football fans better get comfortable at the Alamodome this weekend.Dripping Springs, Lake Travis and Westlake will play their regional semifinal games at San Antonio's flagship venue Friday and Saturday. Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Nov. 17 Lake Travis takes on San Antonio Brennan at 3 p.m. Friday in a Division I tilt. Both teams are 10-2 and the Cavaliers thumped SA Johnson 48-21 in the area round last week. Brennan beat PSJA 36-14.Dripping Springs and Westlake are part of a Saturday slate at the Alamodome with the Tigers playing SA Jay in the early game at 11 a.m. Dripping Springs rallied to get by Converse Judson 38-34 last week and Jay topped Welasco 27-14 in the Division II bracket.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersWestlake takes the field at 3 p.m. against Loredo United in the Division I bracket. The Chaparr...

Woodbury: Public invited to Dec. 13 open house on Radio Drive expansion project

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

The public is invited to a Dec. 13 open house on the Radio Drive expansion project.The open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the East Ridge High School, at 4200 Pioneer Drive in Woodbury, in the Media Center. There will be no formal presentation about the project.The proposed project will be on Radio Drive from Military Road (County Highway 20) to Hargis Parkway. It will expand the two-lane highway to a four-lane highway, and add multi-modal trails. The project will also build facilities to manage and treat stormwater runoff, and aims to improve safety along the corridor, considering a traffic circle or roundabout at the intersection of Radio Drive and Dale Road.Public engagement and preliminary design will occur in 2023 and 2024, with final design coming in 2024 and 2025. This is the second open house on the project, closing the concept development stage of the project.Property acquisition will occur in 2025 and 2026, with construction planned for 2027.For more information, contac...

Three Delmar senior citizens represent 305 years of life

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Muriel Falkey, Leland Case and George Coffee have a lot in common. All three friends are members of the 'Triple Digit Club,' together they make up 305 years of life experience.The three of them currently reside at Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place. When Leland turned 100 this year, he got birthday wishes from the White House and Citi Field. Albany High School stained-glass windows await fate after being unearthed During our conversation we reflected on the last century, with both gentlemen recounting memories of their time serving in the military. George was in the U.S. Air Force and Leland served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.When asked the secret to living a long, happy life, George told me, "Just take one day at a time. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not here yet, and that's about the way I operate.”

Denver weather: Is snow headed for the city overnight?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

As the rain and fog from Sunday continue overnight, Denver may see some snow Monday.Temperatures are expected to dip into the mid- to low-30s overnight, with rain showers starting back up around 3 a.m. Monday, National Weather Service Meteorologist Robert Koopmeiners said Sunday.According to Koopmeiners, the metro area can expect a cloudy Monday with a 50-50 chance of the predicted rain showers turning into snow flurries.“It might end up just being rain based on the temperature,” Koopmeiners said.The largest possibility for snow in Denver is before 9 a.m. Monday, but with a high of 48 degrees during the day, the chances of any of it sticking is low, he said.It’ll be breezy and colder than it has been, but it’ll be a little while yet before the city sees its next snow storm of the season, Koopmeiners said.Related ArticlesWeather | DIA ground stop lifted after fog causes low visibility Weather | Colorado weather: Foothills west of Den...

2 semitrucks on fire on Colfax Avenue, power line down

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

Two tractor-trailers are on fire on East Colfax Avenue, the Denver Fire Department said Sunday afternoon.The Denver Fire Department is on scene in the 7000 block of East Colfax Avenue, near Syracuse Street, the department said just after 4 p.m. on social media.No injuries have been reported, but the fire impacted a nearby power line and caused it to drop, according to the department’s statement.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 3 injured after car crashes into Aurora building Sunday afternoon Crashes and Disasters | Semitruck fuel spill shuts down eastbound I-76 to northbound I-25 Crashes and Disasters | 1 dead, 3 injured in overnight Denver crash on I-70 Crashes and Disasters | Southbound I-25 reopened at U.S. 50 near Pueblo after truck hits bridge Crashes and Disasters | Train derailment north of Central City in Gilpin County delays Amtrak trains, officials say Downed power lines are extrem...

CHP shooting closes portion of 105 Freeway

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

Authorities with the California Highway Patrol have issued a SigAlert on the westbound 105 Freeway at Long Beach Boulevard after an officer-involved shooting occurred Sunday in Willowbrook.  Officers responded to calls of a pedestrian on or near the Wilmington offramp of the westbound 105 Freeway at around 3:15 p.m., shortly before the incident happened, according to CHP.  Details are limited and it’s unclear led to the shooting, but a hard closure of westbound lanes of the freeway in Lynwood were requested for an unknown amount of time due to police activity, CHP said on X, formerly Twitter.  CHP shooting closes portion of 105 Freeway in Lynwood on Nov. 19, 2023. (Citizen App)Video posted to the Citizen App showed motorists in standstill traffic on the 105.  Authorities did not provide any information about a suspect or officers being injured.  This is a developing story. Please stay with KTLA for additional updates.  

National Weather Service issues wind advisory for the Bay Area

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

Related ArticlesWeather | Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for Nov. 17-18 Weather | Wind and sun on tap after a healthy soaking from winter storm Weather | ‘Widespread rainfall’ headed to Bay Area on Friday Weather | Friday thunderstorms possible around Bay Area as weird weather week nears its end Weather | ‘Unorganized’ rain and strong winds move toward Bay Area The National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon issued a wind advisory for the Bay Area until Monday morning.Mountains and hilly areas are expected to experience north to northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with some gusts of 45 mph. Several areas could reach gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph.The National Weather Service recommends securing loose items that could blow away and to use caution when operating certain vehicles.The wind advisory comes after rain pelted the region on Friday and Saturday, with the strongest rains hittin...

49ers Studs and Duds: Purdy, 49ers’ offense purr in professional win over Bucs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:14 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers bounced back with their win in Jacksonville last week.Sunday, they did something even harder — they didn’t fade.The Niners’ 27-14 home win over the Buccaneers wasn’t always pretty, but it was a strong performance on both offense and defense against a team with enough talent to keep things frisky late.Call Sunday’s victory professional, and it sends the Niners into a critical three-game stretch (at Seattle, at Philadelphia, vs. Seattle) with serious confidence that the ship has been righted.Here are the top three studs — and duds — from Sunday’s game: StudsBrock PurdyRelated ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ path to the Super Bowl is clear — go left San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: Did we see the ‘real’ 49ers in Jacksonville? I think so San Francisco 49ers | 49ers Studs and Duds: Steve Wilks’ bye week changes bring immediate results in Niners...