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NASA, SpaceX prepare for launch: Psyche mission aims to land on a metal-rich asteroid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The launch of NASA's first mission to study an asteroid that has more metal than rock or ice is in its final countdown.The space agency is targeting Thursday, Oct. 12 to send its Psyche spacecraft up toward the stars aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. If all goes well, the van-sized craft will spend nearly six years traveling to one of the largest asteroids in the solar system, also named Psyche, according to NASA.Nexstar Media also plans to livestream Thursday's launch. Watch your local site for live coverage.The current mission timeline aims to put NASA's craft into orbit around the asteroid in late July 2029. At that point the actual mission will begin: two years of photo taking, surface mapping, and data collection to determine Psyche's composition. Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger The asteroid is about 173 miles in diameter at its widest point and spends its time orbiting the sun in the main asteroid belt be...

'I'm so excited': The Connor Bedard era of the Blackhawks starts Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

PITTSBURGH — This is a day that some people have been dreaming about since the Blackhawks made the decision to do a full rebuild in March 2022. Connor Bedard is that good of a prospect, and thanks to circumstances inside and outside of their control, he's on Chicago's NHL team and ready to start a new chapter of the franchise. That begins on Tuesday when the team takes the ice for the first of 82 games against the Penguins in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena at 7 p.m. Central Time. It's the regular season debut of the most heralded young talent in the game in a decade. "I'm so excited," said Bedard ahead of his debut on Monday. "It's hard to kinda think about and realize that it's true, but it's really exciting."Expect the center to see plenty of action as he's expected to be on the team's top line with wingers Taylor Hall and Ryan Donato. It's one of the most anticipated debuts for the Blackhawks since Patrick Kane (Oct. 4, 2007 at Wild) and Jonathan Toews (Oct. 10, 2007 vs. Sharks) ...

WATCH: Here's what can happen if you drive too fast on a spare tire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

CHESHUNT, England (KFOR/Storyful) - Whether you call it a "donut" or a "space saver," police are sending out a warning about what can happen if you drive too fast on a smaller spare tire.Police in Hertfordshire, England released the video at the top of this story, showing driver Jack Doolan, 22, losing control of his vehicle along the M25 Motorway before slamming into another car, then into the concrete barrier, before leading police on a chase - all with a compact spare tire on his car.Police say Doolan was driving 75 mph, which is 25 mph over the recommended speed for smaller spare tires.Doolan was eventually arrested and later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop. "It was a miracle that no one was seriously hurt as a result of Doolan’s dangerous and reckless behavior," police stated. Doolan's driving privileges have been revoked for two years and he will have to serve 200 hours of community service.

Police: Ohio man travels to suburbs after chatting with officer posed as underage girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — An Ohio man was arrested Monday after traveling to the northern suburbs to allegedly meet a 14-year-old girl, who was really an undercover detective, after chatting online.Zachary Clemens, 38, of Dublin, Ohio, is facing five charges after chatting with the detective online for several weeks, police said.Police said the detective was posing as a 14-year-old girl and Clemens allegedly sent nude photos of himself.He additionally created a plan to drive over 300 miles to the area for sex with the "girl," police allege.On Monday, police allege he drove to Lake County to meet the "girl."Clemens was arrested and transported to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. When arrested, detectives discovered he allegedly possessed a small amount of cocaine. Northwest Indiana Hardee’s employees accused of stealing credit card numbers to bond inmates out He has been charged with attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a minor,...

Texas flag briefly flown upside down at the state Capitol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state flag of Texas was briefly flown upside down at the state Capitol building Monday night before staff realized the error.Several eagle-eyed KXAN viewers spotted the upside-down flag as a live picture of the Capitol was broadcast in our 10 p.m. newscast.According to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, "the white stripe should be at the top of the flag, except as a signal of dire distress in an instance of extreme danger to life or property."Night staff "quickly corrected the matter" after they were alerted to the incorrect display, according to Chris Currens, director of special projects for the State Preservation Board.Gov. Abbott ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives lost during the "heinous acts of war carried out against the State of Israel and its people by the terrorist organization Hamas."Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Oct. 14, per the governor's order.

LIST: Where to get free eclipse glasses in Central Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

Editor's note: The video above shares how to avoid eclipse blindness.AUSTIN (KXAN) — With just a few days until the annular solar eclipse, a number of Central Texas libraries will be handing out free eclipse glasses. Eclipse glasses are necessary to prevent damage caused by looking at the sun, which is called eclipse blindness or solar retinopathy. The damage could heal over time, but eye damage could be permanent, optometrist Dr. Andrew Neighbors told KXAN. MORE: Why you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during an eclipse The Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries program will give 5 million glasses to 10,000 libraries nationwide, including more than 20 libraries or library systems in Central Texas, according to the program website.The Austin Public Library said on social media it has glasses available at APL locations with a limit of two glasses per person. Here's a list of other participating libraries in Central Texas, according to the program:Austin Public Library...

How to stay safe while driving during annular solar eclipse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Central Texans will witness a natural phenomenon, with an annular solar eclipse poised to cross the state and linger above Austin at 11:54 a.m. But don't let any eclipse peeping hinder your driving skills this weekend.The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is advising residents to not attempt to watch the annular solar eclipse while driving. Instead, motorists are cautioned to park or pull over to safely view the event.From a safety standpoint, it's encouraged to not park along the interstate or on the shoulder of the road, especially since those areas have higher traffic volumes and the shoulder is reserved for emergency situations. RELATED: Why you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during an eclipse With an annular solar eclipse, only a ring of the sun will be visible as the moon passes over it. As a result, it will be much darker than typical, and drivers are advised to travel with their headlights on. Austin Energy confirm...

St. Paul City Council to vote on ‘missing middle’ zoning allowing duplexes almost citywide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

In 1975, the city of St. Paul used its zoning code to label broad swathes of the city off-limits to anything but new single-family homes. As a result, Minnesota’s capital city today stands a bit top-heavy with single-family housing, which is believed to make up more than half of the city’s housing supply. A study found that the numbers of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes actually decreased from 2000 to 2017.With the cost of both homeownership and rental housing prohibitively expensive for many St. Paul families, city planners have spent years studying the ins and outs of the zoning code. A proposal that would allow more “missing middle” housing — mid-sized duplexes and apartment buildings — in every residential zoning district in the city will go before the St. Paul City Council this week.A council vote is possible Wednesday, though the sweeping zoning proposal could be laid over for a week or more for additional amendments, which individual cit...

Schenectady man arrested after shots fired incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Monday following a shots fired incident on Summit Avenue in Schenectady. Shabon Harris, 44, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 4:38 p.m., officers responded to Summit Avenue in Schenectady for reports of shots fired. On arrival, law enforcement found multiple shell casings and received information that the suspect was inside a home on the street.Charges:First-degree reckless endangermentSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponFirst-degree attempted assault DOJ: Saratoga woman stole $50K acting as veteran’s fiduciary Officers surrounded the home and were able to take the suspect, later identified as Harris, into custody without incident. Police obtained a search warrant for the residence and found a firearm inside.

Singer, guitarist for The Bangles to speak at UAlbany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:36:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Musician, actress, and author Susanna Hoffs is set to speak at the University at Albany on November 9 at 7 p.m. The event is part of UAlbany's "The Creative Life: A Conversation Series." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hoffs is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of The Bangles, an all-female band that rose to fame in the 1980s. The band is best known for the songs "Manic Monday" "Walk Like an Egyptian" and "Eternal Flame."Hoffs is also a bestselling author, with her debut novel "This Bird Has Flown" being adapted into a movie. She has also released five solo albums and has appeared in the "Austin Powers" films. Folk rock duo Indigo Girls to perform in Troy The event is free and open to the public at Page Hall on the Downtown UAlbany campus. There will be books for sale and a book signing with Hoffs after the event.