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University of North Carolina lifts lockdown after reports of armed person on campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has given the “all clear” after campus was locked down on Wednesday over reports of an armed and dangerous person on or near campus.The lockdown was in place for more than an hour. Students were told to “go inside now” and avoid windows. UNC’s media relations department did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment.UNC Health didn’t know of anyone brought to the hospital in connection with the lockdown, said spokesperson Phil Bridges.Students are still recovering from the fatal shooting of a faculty member in a science building about two weeks prior.UNC graduate student Tailei Qi, 34, is being held without bond on charges of first-degree murder and having a gun on educational property in connection with the shooting death of associate professor Zijie Yan. The state’s flagship public university was locked down for about three hours during the Aug. 28 police manhunt that resulted i...

Rebels kill 3 Indian soldiers and police officer in separate gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Three Indian soldiers and a police officer were killed in separate gunfights with rebels over the past two days in the mountainous Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir, officials said Wednesday.Indian government forces launched a joint operation against the militants late on Tuesday in the Kokernag area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district. After a lull overnight, fighting resumed there on Wednesday, an army statement said. Two soldiers — a colonel and a major — and the police officer were killed, police said. Officials did not comment on any militant casualties in Kokernag. The second gunfight erupted in the district of Rajouri, a highly militarized area close to the Line of Control that divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan. It left a soldier and two militants dead, the army said in a statement Wednesday. Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer a part of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety.Rebel groups have been fighting sinc...

CTA to host career fair for bus operators, mechanics this Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

CHICAGO — For the second time in as many months, Chicagoland residents seeking jobs are invited to attend a Chicago Transit Authority career fair this Friday at the company's headquarters. CTA is again looking to hire bus operators and bus mechanics – with a starting hourly wage of $28.65 for bus operators and $41.90 for bus mechanics – at their career fair at 567 W. Lake St. Fallen CFD Lt. Kevin Ward laid to rest Wednesday New hires will receive paid training, benefits and a $1,000 bonus.“Now is a fantastic time to join us at the CTA, and move our city forward,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “With CTA's financial incentives for new hires, our positions are highly competitive and even more attractive to prospective employees, especially those who are interested in career growth.”  Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesClick here to register.The September 15 career fair runs from 1-4 p.m.

Free tablets, internet access offered to Gary students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

GARY, Ind. — The Gary Community School Corporation on Wednesday announced that all students within the district are eligible to receive a tablet with free internet service.GCSC's participation in a student technology program, Community Eligibility Provision, spearheaded the opportunity. Students can use the tablets for homework and other classroom applications to improve learning.Read more: Latest Northwest Indiana news headlines“We support one-to-one devices for all our students in the district inside the classrooms,” said Darrell Riddell, Director of IT for the Gary Community School Corporation. “This program allows families to keep the devices and have access to the internet 24-7 even through the summer.”GCSC serves most students who reside in the Gary area. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesClick here to apply.

What are the side effects of the new COVID booster?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved new COVID-19 vaccines for nearly all Americans as virus-related hospitalizations have been on the rise. While it has been recommended for everyone 6 months old and older, the side effects you experienced with the first COVID vaccines may have you on your heels about getting another dose. Unfortunately, there isn’t much hope of that changing this time around. The main mix of ingredients remains the same in these new COVID vaccines, according to the Food and Drug Administration, but they have been updated to better target an omicron descendant, XBB.1.5. Though that mutant isn’t as prominent now, experts believe the vaccine will still prove effective against current mutations. The lack of major changes to the vaccine also means your body’s reaction to it likely won’t change. “The updated vaccines are made in the same manner as the original vaccines; however, they are tweaked to target curr...

Who shouldn't get the new COVID booster?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new COVID-19 boosters for nearly all Americans. The new COVID boosters are expected to be made available to everyone 6 months old and older this week. Despite the broad recommendation, there are some people who may want to think twice about getting the shot. Among those who should not get the vaccine are, most obviously, those younger than 6 months old. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved a vaccine dose for the youngest Americans. CDC panel recommends new COVID booster: When can you get it? If you were unable to receive an early COVID vaccine because of an allergy to a component of the shot, you should do the same with this booster, according to Dr. Kristin Englund, an infectious disease physician at Cleveland Clinic. The same is true if you experienced a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis after a previous dose. "However, some people may still be able to receive a different ...

Multiple food trucks burglarized in north Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Food truck owners at the Hamilton Food Park in North Austin arrived Wednesday to find broken glass, padlocks that had been cut and empty tip jars.Sopa De Fideo owner, Erika Guerrero, says she caught someone on her cameras around 3:30 a.m., and when she arrived at her food truck, she found the person had tried to cut her pad locks, but failed."He cut the locks for my windows," said Guerrero. "I was fortunate that he was not able to get in, but he also made an attempt to cut the lock on my door. So, if I don't get that fixed there is a weak spot on the door now."Guerrero said she called police to file a report and was told that someone would follow up in 7-10 business days, but she said she is worried the criminal will strike again before then. Another food truck owner who wished to remain anonymous told KXAN she had her window broken out and locks cut off her windows. She said someone damaged her back door locks and took her tip jar as well. Man accused of north A...

Austinite becomes first-ever 'chief UNO player'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Sept. 13, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Litzy Santana's next job is a real "wild card."Santana is the first-ever chief UNO player and starts the job Wednesday. She will introduce players in New York City to the new UNO Quatro game and play against them over a four-week period, UNO announced Wednesday. Photos: Colorado peaks see first snowfall of the season The Austinite is a recent graduate of Texas State University with a UNO card collection of more than 70 set extensions, according to a release. Santana's responsibilities include being ready to play UNO fans Wednesdays through Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at Pier 17 in New York City. In August, Mattel launched a nationwide search for the first "Chief UNO Player," a part-time position to introduce fans to the UNO Quatro game. People could apply via TikTok. The job pays $4,444.44 per week during the program, according to a Mattel release.

Which downtown Austin roads will be closed during Pecan Street Festival?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin this weekend, with more than 300 craft artisans expected to set up shop along Sixth Street Saturday and Sunday.The free festival will feature craft vendors, food concessions and a kids-friendly area. It'll run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday along Sixth Street, with vendors set up between Brazos Street and Interstate 35.Here are some of the road closures to be mindful of if you're driving near downtown this weekend.Full road closures are planned along Sixth Street between I-35 and Congress Avenue, according to the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. Additional full road closures are in effect Saturday and Sunday along the following streets:Brazos Street: Closed between Fifth and Seventh streetsSan Jacinto Boulevard: Closed between Fifth and Seventh streetsTrinity Street: Closed between Fifth and Seventh streetsNeches Street: Closed between Fifth and Seventh streetsRed R...

‘Unprecedented’: Renowned hurricane researcher shares thoughts on 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — We're officially past the halfway mark of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn't mean we're done seeing storms.Colorado State University Senior Research Scientist and renowned hurricane specialist Dr. Phil Klotzbach told WFLA.com there have already been about 70% more named storms than the whole season average dating back to 1961. Track Hurricane Lee with WFLA's real-time Wobble Tracker Dr. Klotzbach has gained notoriety since becoming the lead author of Colorado State University's Seasonal Hurricane Forecasts in 2006. The forecasts have become a primary source for hurricane season predictions behind the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) due to their accuracy and reliability.“This year has been a challenging year to forecast, but at least as of now, the forecast that CSU issued and a lot of other groups issued look to be tracking fairly well, and that it does look pretty likely we are going to have an above-normal hurricane s...