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Is your dog at risk for T. cruzi infection, which can lead to heart problems and sudden death?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Right now in some areas the southern U.S, a significant percentage of dogs are infected with a potentially life-threatening disease — and many of their owners are likely not even aware.Canine Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (or T. cruzi), is estimated to be present in 2% to 6% of dogs in the southern U.S. But in more rural areas, or among working dogs housed in communal kennels or dogs who spend most of their day outside, the rate of infection is closer to 20%, and could be as high as 30% in some parts of the South, according to an expert who spoke with Nexstar.“Currently, there might be three-quarters of a million, or a million dogs across the U.S., infected,” estimated Rick Tarleton, a regents professor and distinguished research professor at the University of Georgia’s Department of Cellular Biology. Brain-eating amoeba: How do infections occur, and where are they most common? The parasites that cause the disease, Tarleton said, are...

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for 4th day in a row

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ electric grid operator said it expects “tight grid conditions” again Sunday and is asking Texans to reduce energy use from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said operating reserves are expected to be low Sunday afternoon and evening because of low wind generation, potentially low solar generation and high demand. PREVIOUS: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity use for 3rd day This is the fourth consecutive day the electric grid operator has asked Texans to conserve electric use and issued a conservation appeal.ERCOT said current forecasts show a potential to enter emergency operations Sunday evening. RELATED: Virtual power plants to provide power to ERCOT grid for the first time ERCOT said emergency operations were avoided Saturday because of conservation efforts and additional grid reliability tools. These include using reserve power, asking for reductions from large electric customers that have volunteered to lowe...

Traffic alert: I-35 northbound ramp south of Williams Drive to permanently close in Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — An Interstate 35 entrance ramp near Williams Drive will permanently close Sunday night in Georgetown, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The northbound entrance ramp, just south of Williams Drive, will close overnight. Drivers will instead travel through the Williams Drive intersection and enter the main lanes south of Northwest Boulevard, TxDOT said. This is part of a $61.7 million project to build a new bridge over I-35 with a diverging diamond intersection, according to TxDOT. Construction began in 2020 and is scheduled to finish in late 2023.Overnight drivers should also note some lane closures in the area. Alternating northbound and southbound I-35 lanes will also close nightly starting Sunday through Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the project website. The Williams Drive bridge will also be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Police investigating body found in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department confirmed that a dead body was discovered at the Summit Towers apartments on August 26. The death is not believed to be suspicious at this time, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The body was found at 2:13 p.m. on Saturday. The name of the deceased will not be announced until after the next of kin has been contacted. The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Cosplayers unite at 2nd Annual Fandom Fest at Proctors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Fandom Fest was back for its second year to help bring people together to express themselves through cosplay- or even to check out the celebrity guests and artists.But most importantly…the cosplay!Stephen Henel was at the event and said that he likes seeing local and national talent.“You get to see a lot of big Hollywood talent,” Henel said. “And you know, maybe showcase some of your own talents in cosplay as well.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Jessica Cameris, the Event Coordinator for Fandom Fest, said a lot of hard work was put into organizing the festivities.“So you can come, you can do all of the fun things that a convention would have, but you can also go to a Silent Disco, do a Paint and Sip, do a scavenger hunt, and have a very good event based time as well,” Cameris said.The fest featured actors from shows like Highlander: the series, voice actors from anime shows like Bleach and One Pie...

Community gathers to support El Segundo Little League team’s World Series championship run 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

The Little League champion of the world will be crowned on Sunday, and there’s a chance for a local team to write their name in the history books. The El Segundo 12U All Stars have progressed to the international championship of the 2023 Little League World Series, which includes a bracket for teams around the world and a separate bracket for teams representing different regions of America. El Segundo is representing the West region of the United States in this year's edition of the tournament. Their 6-1 victory over the Southwest region (out of Needville, Texas) in the U.S. championship on Saturday avenged their loss to the team earlier in the tournament and secured their spot in the championship game against the competition's best international team. That team – representing the Caribbean region – hails from Willemstad, Curaçao. Like their Californian counterparts, they have also lost only once in the tournament and clinched a berth in the championship game on Satur...

Map: Much of CA has the worst air quality in America, study shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

Air quality has been a frequently discussed topic this summer as Canadian wildfire smoke has continued to affect portions of the U.S., and could worsen as wildfires spring up in the West. Other states have suffered poor air quality amid hot and humid weather conditions. Smoke and humid conditions aside, some areas of the U.S. frequently find themselves with poor air quality. Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, which is meant to raise awareness about factors that can impact health outcomes and disparities nationwide.Researchers use numerous data points to determine the length and quality of life on a state-by-state basis. Among those factors is the physical environment of communities throughout the U.S., including air quality. To determine the air quality of states and counties, researchers reviewed air pollution data from monitors and modeled estimates, they explain. That i...

Sonoma County authorities search for fatal hit-and-run suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

By Bay City NewsPolice in Sonoma County are on the lookout for the driver of a Toyota Highlander suspected of being involved in a traffic collision along River Road outside Windsor that left one pedestrian dead, the California Highway Patrol said Monday.At around 7:29 a.m. Monday, officers were first informed of an accident involving a Toyota Highlander and an 18-year-old pedestrian along River Road in the Forestville area just west of Windsor. The vehicle allegedly hit the pedestrian, who suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to the CHP.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two-year-old killed in Fremont parking lot collision Crime and Public Safety | San Jose pedestrian hit, killed by car at intersection near Interstate 680 Crime and Public Safety | Oakland police release image of driver sought in hit-and-run crash that killed a 94-year-old woman Crime and Public Safety | Caltrain hits, kills person ...

One dead, one wounded in Oakland shootings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

OAKLAND — One person was killed and another wounded in two shootings three hours apart Saturday in different areas of the city, authorities said. The shootings are not related, authorities said.The fatal shooting happened about 8:19 p.m. Saturday outside at 79th Avenue and Plymouth Street in East Oakland.A male police have not yet identified was found shot. He was pronounced dead at the scenePolice have not released a motive yet for the killing.  No arrests have been made.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man shot and killed near Antioch BART station early Sunday morning Crime and Public Safety | ‘Consequences across the board’: Criminal case dismissals mount amid Antioch police scandals Crime and Public Safety | White man fatally shoots 3 Black people at a Florida store in what officials say is a hate crime Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: Relative arrested in stabbing deaths of child and great-...

France eliminated from World Cup; Latvia, Germany, Montenegro, Canada, Lithuania reach Round 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:01:06 GMT

France came to the World Cup planning to win gold. It won’t even make the second round, an absolutely stunning development for the reigning Olympic silver medalists.Latvia got 22 points from Arturs Zagars and shocked France 88-86 Sunday night in a Group H game at Jakarta, Indonesia. The result sent Latvia and Canada through to the second round, and meant France — which won the bronze at the last two World Cups — cannot finish better than 17th place this year.“We let a lot of people down, ourselves first,” French forward Nicolas Batum said.Rolands Smits added 20 points and Davis Bertans had 15 points, as Latvia rallied from a 13-point deficit. It took the lead for the first time with 37.7 seconds left and held on when Sylvain Francisco missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.“Congrats to Latvia,” Batum said. “They earned it. They deserved it.”Evan Fournier had 27 points for France, which lost to Canada in its opener.The momentum swung in the middle of the fourth quarter when France pl...