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Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooter guilty on all charges, could receive death penalty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

The man who killed 11 worshipers in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 was found guilty Friday of federal hate crime charges. A jury will now decide if Robert Bowers will receive the death penalty for committing the most deadly antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Sentencing is scheduled for June 26.Bowers, 50, opened fire on worshipers at Tree of Life on the morning of Oct. 17, 2018; an additional two attendees and five police officers were injured in the attack. Bowers surrendered after being shot multiple times by police.His defense has never claimed his innocence but rather sought to convince the jury to spare his life. His attorneys repeatedly offered a guilty plea on all charges in exchange for life in prison, but federal prosecutors chose to go forward with the trial.The jury found Bowers guilty on all 63 felony charges, 22 of which can carry the death penalty, including the federal hate crime charges. The trial began in April.The specific...

Popular 'low T' treatment is safe for men with heart disease, but doctors warn it's no youth serum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with “low T” who have heart disease or are at high risk for it, a new study suggests.But doctors warn the popular treatment is no “anti-aging tonic.”The research, published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that heart attacks, strokes and other major cardiac issues were no more common among those using testosterone gel than those using a placebo.That implies the gel is also safe for men without cardiovascular problems who have low T, said Dr. Steven Nissen, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic and senior author of the study. But, he added, it doesn’t mean the treatment should be used by men without low T — a condition also known as hypogonadism that’s measured by levels of the sex hormone in the blood.“What we’ve shown here is that for a very specific group of men, testosterone can be given safely,” Nissen said. “But it is not to be given as an anti-aging tonic for widespread use in men who are aging.” More than...

NBA: Ja Morant suspended for 25 games for 'alarming' conduct

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant will be suspended for the first 25 games of the season as a penalty for flashing a gun on social media for a second time, the NBA said Friday.Morant, who is suspended without pay, will also be required to meet certain conditions before he can return to play and cannot participate in any public or team activities, including preseason games."Ja Morant's decision to once again wield a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in March for which he was already suspended eight games," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "The potential for other young people to emulate Ja's conduct is particularly appalling."The Memphis Grizzlies said in a statement that the team respects the league's decision to suspend Morant."Our standard as a league and team are clear, and we expect that all team personnel will adhere to them," the team said. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘shocked’ by Ja Mor...

Some Austin cooling centers to stay open for extended hours

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some cooling centers for the City of Austin will remain open for extended hours during the Juneteenth holiday weekend, according to a city release. Austin just broke an all-time heat record for the month of June The KXAN First Warning Weather team said an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the Austin metro and eastern counties until 8 p.m. Sunday. Heat index values could reach up to 115°. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of the Hill Country until Sunday evening as well.Austin Parks and Library facilities serve as cooling centers during their normal operating hours. On Sunday, Parks and Rec facilities that are normally open on Sunday will stay open late to 8 p.m., the release stated.   "On Monday, the City will keep some facilities open as cooling Centers, while other City buildings and facilities will be closed due to the Juneteenth holiday," the release said.The City said cooling center times and locations will change frequently. You can stay updated on c...

State Trooper shot while conducting a traffic stop on I-88

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

DUANESBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There was a heavy police presence on I-88 in Duanesburg on Friday morning. According to the police, a State Trooper was conducting a routine traffic stop when a passenger opened fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Trooper sustained a gunshot wound but is in stable condition. Police say the suspect fled the area but was located. Investigations are ongoing and there is currently no threat to the public.NEWS10 is working to confirm more information. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Rensselaer man arrested on witness tampering charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested for witness tampering charges that happened between May 22 and May 26 in Colonie, according to police. Jeffrey Everett, of Rensselaer, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree tampering with a witness. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 14, Albany County Sheriff's investigators arrested Everett following an investigation into a witness tampering complaint that occurred within the Albany County Correctional Facility. Everett, who is currently housed at the correctional facility for charges of second-degree attempted murder, allegedly called a witness using another incarcerated individual's PIN and a conversation ensued. Police say Everett attempted to convince the witness to absent herself from an upcoming proceeding where she will be testifying as an eyewitness in the attempted murder case. Everett will be arraigned at Colonie Town Court at a later date.

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: June 12-16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, June 12 through 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Capital Region restaurants that opened, closed so far in 2023These are the restaurants that have opened — and closed — in the Capital Region so far in 2023.Who’s cooking at Lake George Restaurant WeekLake George Restaurant Week runs through June 17 with 15 area restaurants offering prix-fixe meals using local ingredients.Best restaurants in Ballston Spa, according to YelpIf you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Saratoga County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Ballston Spa, according to Yelp.Dog-friendly restaurant patios in the Capital RegionIf you want to grab some food while with your dog on a long trip, running errands, or ...

Fraudsters are duping homeless people into signing up for ACA plans they can’t afford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

Daniel Chang | (TNS) KFF Health NewsMIAMI — Mary Zhelyazkova was surprised when pharmacists at Florida’s largest safety net hospital said they could not fill her prescription.Zhelyazkova, 40, was living at a homeless shelter and needed Suboxone, a medication to manage the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.She said she had been getting Suboxone at the Jackson Memorial Hospital pharmacy for free through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which provides medical care at little or no cost to people with HIV.But at the end of 2021, she said, a stranger approached her on the street and offered her $5 to sign up for a “free” health insurance plan with Florida Blue. The person instructed her to use a false address and falsify her income so she could be seen as eligible for coverage, she said.When the plan took effect the following year, Zhelyazkova learned the downsides.Mary Zhelyazkova, 40, of Miami said she accepted $5 from a stranger to sign up for a zero-premium health plan through the Afforda...

Shooting victim struggles in ICU after downtown Denver street violence that marred Nuggets NBA Finals celebration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

One of the shooting victims from this week’s violence in downtown Denver has had multiple surgeries and was facing more as he lay in an intensive-care-unit bed Friday with a tube draining fluids from his body, an example of how wanton gunfire in crowded streets spreads pain.A May graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Keith Sablan, 24, had been hoping to become a financial advisor and work his way up in the banking and investing industry — an optimistic and resilient young man with ambitions, according to friends. Sablan went downtown Monday night to celebrate the Denver Nuggets’ NBA championship victory. He’s one of at least 10 people wounded — he was hit directly with three bullets, one shattering his lower leg — when a gunfight broke out with at least 20 shots fired amid a crowd of revelers shortly after midnight near 20th and Market streets. Police who chased down two suspects have said they believe the shooting was related to a fent...

CU Boulder researchers discover new direction for treating ALS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:45 GMT

Alexandra Whiteley is the senior author of a study about ALS and assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry (Courtesy photo / CU Boulder)A University of Colorado Boulder study has discovered a new protein believed to play a role in causing ALS, giving researchers a new direction for potential treatments.The research suggests that the protein, known as PEG10, changes cell behavior in ways that lead to ALS when it’s present at high levels in nerve tissue.The protein is ancient and virus-like, known for its role in aiding the development of the placenta and preventing cancer progression. However, when it’s overly abundant in the wrong places, it may also cause disease.“The fact that PEG10 is likely contributing to this disease means we may have a new target for treating ALS,” said Alexandra Whiteley, senior author of the study and assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, in a news release. “For a terrible disease in which there are no effective therapeutics tha...