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Tori Spelling released from hospital after four days: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

(KTLA) - Actress Tori Spelling revealed on social media that she was hospitalized over the weekend.In a post to her Instagram Stories, which has since disappeared (these posts only last 24 hours; and it was posted Sunday), the "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum shared a photo of a hospital band around her wrist and an IV in her hand.“4th day here and I’m missing my kiddos so much," the text over the photo read. "Grateful and so proud of my strong, brave, resilient, and kind to the core children who remain positive no matter what comes our way.” ‘Hell on wheels’: Ohio teen sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for double-fatal crash Her hospital bracelet shows Spelling was admitted on August 17. She was released Monday, according to TMZ, which noted she had what appeared to be bruising on her face.She has not revealed the reason for her hospitalization.The social media post comes over three months after Spelling revealed she discovered "extreme mold" in her home after her children start...

Austin Animal Center receives dozens of positive cases of distemper disease

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Animal Center (AAC) continues to see increases in distemper, which is a deadly disease affecting unvaccinated dogs, according to a news release from the City of Austin. AAC received 39 positive results from 94 dogs tested.“As expected, the dogs testing positive are generally under a year old and have only been in the shelter for a few weeks, meaning they didn’t have time to build up appropriate vaccination immunity before being exposed,” said AAC’s head veterinarian Dr. Debbie Elliott. “We are seeing a range of symptoms, from dogs that aren’t showing any signs to dogs developing seizures. We have been working with experts at the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program as well as our partners at Austin Pets Alive! to provide treatment and slow the spread of disease through the shelter.”Earlier this month, AAC recently asked for help to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes due to the rise in distemper cases, acc...

As season opener nears, Longhorns depth, health have been key during training camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the first game of the season nears for the Texas Longhorns, the depth chart is beginning to come into focus but head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team's third scrimmage Saturday will go a long way in defining roles early in the season.During Monday's press conference after practice, Sarkisian said he wants to have at least a 2-deep chart solidified after the scrimmage but still wants the players to "continue to compete."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/newsletters"To be fair to them, they need to know who is the first unit, second unit and who's the backup in all three phases," Sarkisian said, "so if a guy goes down, a shoe comes off, a helmet pops off, the next guy needs to know. We need to continue to compete and find the right combination of people."He reiterated that just because there will be a depth chart created doesn't mean that's all who will play. Wh...

As the death toll in stifling Texas prisons climbs, congressional Democrats ask for investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

(Texas Tribune) -- At least 41 people have died in stifling, uncooled prisons of either heart-related or unknown causes during Texas’ relentless and record-breaking heat wave this summer, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. 135 people have died in Texas prisons since June 1; Families demand answers Relatives of those who died and prison rights advocates insist at least some of those deaths were caused by the heat. More than a dozen of the prisoners were in their 20s or 30s, with at least four people 35 and under reportedly dying of cardiac arrest or heart failure. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says no prisoner has died from the brutal heat in its facilities since 2012, around the time the agency began being bombarded with wrongful death and civil rights lawsuits over the heat.On Monday, Democrats on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability implored Republican Chair James Comer to launch an investigation into conditions at prisons enduring sweltering t...

Live: Biden in Maui to tour wildfire devastation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Maui Monday to survey the damage from the Hawaiian wildfires and meet with victims.It's an important moment for the president as he and his administration have been under intense scrutiny for their response to the wildfires ahead of his visit.The two landed in Maui around 11 a.m. local time and will board helicopters to get an aerial view of the devastation. President Biden is expected to speak from Maui during his first visit since wildfires devastated the island Monday, Aug. 21 starting at 6:30p/5:30C. Watch live in the player above. How to help Hawaii residents impacted by Maui wildfires Later in the day, they will head to Lahaina, where they will get a first-hand look at the damage from the ground. There, Biden will be briefed by state and local officials on the extent of the damage.Following the briefing, the president and first lady will attend a commu...

Asylum seekers say DocGo making good on services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Capital Region leaders and community-based organizations met with DocGo, the company contracted by New York City to care for the asylum seekers, last week to discuss concerns over their treatment and NEWS10 has the latest developments. DocGo releasing details to NYC Upstate Asylum Seeker program Community groups tell NEWS10 that DocGo is making good on their promise to provide more transparency and communication. Bill Sherman with Allies For Justice (AJF) Schenectady County says they now communicate with DocGo on a weekly basis.“Our organizers and their local coordinators meet via Zoom, every Monday to kind of go over what has happened, what are the current needs. And we just want to keep those communication lines open,” said AFJ member, Bill Sherman.Yet, some local community-based organizations say they still are leery going forward with the company.“So, there is a lot of movement and a lot of room for improvements, but we have seen a willingness on the pa...

Suspect accused of killing mother, step father pleads not guilty

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Schenectady County man wanted for the murder of two of his family members pled not guilty to four related charges.MORE NEWS & WEATHER from NEWS10 The defendant Anthony Lewis pled not guilty on two counts of first degree murder, a felony grand larceny charge and a felony unauthorized vehicle charge. Lewis is charged with first degree murder for allegedly killing his mother and step father at their Fern Avenue home in Rotterdam.The incident occurred on July 7th. Lewis is accused of stabbing his mother Cathy Giulimme, 65 and his stepfather Robert Giulliame, 73, multiple times.Lewis was detained in Pennsylvania on an unrelated matter, then extradited to New York. In court Monday afternoon, Lewis was calm. He said a prayer to himself before his attorney entered his pleas on the four charges.Lewis was not granted bail, nor did his lawyer argue for bail. On his way out of court, the defendant Lewis waved at the family m...

Hilary weakens but leaves lingering problems for West Coasters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES – The remnants of Hurricane Hilary continue to weaken but are still affecting parts of the West Coast. On Sunday, the storm lashed Southern California with heavy rain and strong winds, causing dangerous flash flooding, debris flows, and power outages.Hilary made landfall in southern California as a tropical storm, the first to hit the state in 84 years.It brought record-breaking rains. At least nine million people were under flash flood warnings Sunday and early Monday.A video shows the side of a road collapsing in Santa Clarita during one of those flash flood warnings. Some areas saw more than half a year’s worth of rain in just a day."If you don’t have a metric for what that’s really like, you’ve never experienced it, especially in a place like the desert. It kind of almost doesn’t even feel real," said Jenny Levy of Palm Springs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Return to school coincides with arrival of summer heatwave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS – As students and educators across the area head back to the school, an uninvited visitor is joining them: the heat.An official in the Rockwood School District says they are prepared for the heatwave.“Typically, we monitor the temperatures every day. If it’s above 95 degrees, rather it feels like 95 or above 95, we keep our kids inside,” said Dave Cobb, the district’s assistant superintendent of supervision of schools. “We want them to be safe, and give them plenty of water.”Students arrived at Eureka High School, where the district will follow strict heat index guidelines.“Just as important is the heat. We really take a look at our kids and see how they are feeling, so if you can tell people are hot and getting sweaty and they are tired, we are going to keep them inside,” Cobb said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh to serve 3-game suspension to open season for NCAA recruiting violations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:36 GMT

By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Football Writer)Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will serve a three-game suspension to start this season as part of self-imposed penalties for NCAA recruiting infractions.The suspension announced Monday will take Harbaugh off the sideline for the second-ranked Wolverines’ home games against East Carolina, UNLV and Bowling Green. He will be permitted to coach the team during the week, as per NCAA rules.“While the ongoing NCAA matter continues through the NCAA process, today’s announcement is our way of addressing mistakes that our department has agreed to in an attempt to further that process,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said. “We will continue to support coach Harbaugh, his staff, and our outstanding student-athletes. Per the NCAA’s guidelines, we cannot comment further until the matter is resolved.” Michigan said interim coaching appointments would be announced at a later date.“I will continue to ...