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Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (The Texas Tribune) -- When Texas was awarded $3.3 billion in federal money last month toward expanding broadband infrastructure across the state, government leaders and telecommunication companies celebrated the news.With more than 7 million residents disconnected from the rest of the World Wide Web, Texas’ broadband needs were no secret. With the federal funds, coupled with $1.5 billion from the state’s wallet, rural and underserved Texas communities finally saw a chance to catch up with technology in the rest of the country.One month later, as the state prepares to submit a five-year plan to federal agencies on broadband deployment, the finer details of who may qualify for federal money in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program has come into sharper focus. Bridging the ‘digital divide:’ Texas passes billions for broadband expansion as millions live unconnected And rural Texas advocates and owners of smaller telecommunication companies worry the ...

Street renamed in honor of Gloversville's Palace Diner

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Vine Street in Gloversville has been renamed Palace Way in honor of the Palace Diner. The change was approved during a Gloversville Common Council meeting on July 25. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Palace Diner is celebrating its 100th anniversary on August 23. The diner first opened in 1923 in a Jerry O’Mahony Dining Car. The car was transported from New Jersey to Fonda to 62 South Main Street, where it has been ever since.There are only about 20 O’Mahony Dining Cars still in existence. The diner had gone through some ownership changes over the years and is currently owned by the Sena family. Bombers Burrito Bar in Albany appears to have closed Vine Street is a small one-way street that runs adjacent to the Palace. The diner is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon. You can view the menu on The Palace Diner website.

Wappingers Falls man accused of attempting to rape minor

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Wappingers Falls man was arrested and is accused of first-degree attempted rape after trying to have sexual intercourse with a victim under 13, per New York State Police. Michael Fowler, 37, is currently held at the Dutchess County Jail. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police did not mention what tipped off their investigation into Fowler. He's held at the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, a $15,000 bond, or a $100,000 partially secured bond.

St. Louis police search for man after child sex crime

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man suspected of a child sex crime in a south city neighborhood.According to Sgt. Charles Wall, a police spokesman, the crime occurred July 23 in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Police did not provide a more specific hundred block. St. Louis police search for man after child sex crime Police say the victim, a 6-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle when a man walked up to the child, snatched him off the bike, and took the boy to a nearby vacant residence and sexually assaulted him.Anyone with information on the man's identity may contact detectives directly at 314-760-7360. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Chris Cuomo shares what questions he expects to be asked on new show, 'Crime In America'

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crime continues to top the headlines in St. Louis and across the country.What is the solution to the rising problem? This Monday, tune in for an in depth special town hall entitled 'Crime in America.' St. Louis police search for man after child sex crime Chris Cuomo is the host, and he spoke with FOX 2's Margie Ellisor Thursday morning about what viewers can expect. Cuomo also shared what questions he expects to be asked from the live audience.

Crash on Colorado 66 east of Longmont leaves motorcyclist dead

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

A crash on Colorado Highway 66 east of Longmont overnight left a motorcyclist dead, authorities said Thursday morning.Mountain View Fire Rescue crews went to the scene of this two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Nesting Crane Road, agency officials said in a posting on Twitter. A Kia Soul and a motorcycle collided shortly before midnight.The other person involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.Crews responded to a fatal crash just after 10 tonight on Colorado Highway 66 at Nesting Crane Road, east of Longmont.Two vehicles were involved, a Kia Soul and a motorcycle. The injuries to the motorcyclist were severe & they died. One other person involved had minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/ANn9tFc9Xj— Mountain View Fire Rescue (@MVFireRescue) July 27, 2023

Denver weather: Hot morning, possible afternoon storms bringing brief rain

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

The heat wave baking the nation will hang over metro Denver on Thursday, ensuring a warm morning under sunny skies before clouds increase and bring possible afternoon storms, according to the National Weather Service.Any thunderstorms will help reduce heat, mostly after 2 p.m., though rain is expected to be brief, weather service forecasters said, estimating the likelihood of precipitation at 30%. Storms may kick out winds at speeds up to 50 miles per hour and heavy rain, diminishing before midnight.The high temperature in Denver on Thursday will be 93 degrees, decreasing to 63 degrees at night. On Friday, the high is expected to be 95 degrees.In western Colorado, the high temperatures around Grand Junction likely will exceed 100 degrees, forecasters said. Dry conditions were intensifying in southwestern Colorado. More storms are expected east of Denver and Colorado Springs on the eastern high plains.Scattered showers and storms expected again this afternoon and evening over the mou...

CySEC imposes a fine of one hundred thousand euro on BDSwiss Holding Ltd 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a decision to impose an administrative fine of one hundred thousand euro (€100,000) on the Cyprus Investment Firm BDSwiss Holding Ltd (the board decision).     CySEC reached the above decision after finding that BDSwiss Holding Ltd enabled offshore companies with which it was associated, to refer on the CIF's status, as a Cyprus Investment Firm, to attract clients to whom they offered investment services in CFDs. That was without requiring customers to pay initial margin protection and not giving the necessary risk warning, as it would have to, if the provider was the CIF, avoiding the application of the statutory requirement. 

California lost more than $300 million in tax revenue from wealthy residents moving: study

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

For the third straight year, the state of California has experienced a decline in population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, and many of those packing up and heading west are some of the state's wealthiest.A study of IRS Migration Data by an online real estate portal found that no state experienced a larger loss of tax income from migration than California.The study, conducted by MyEListing.com, found that California lost more than $340 million in 2021 IRS tax revenue due to residents moving.While about 40% of Californians have previously indicated that they had "seriously considered" leaving the Golden State, mainly due to cost of living, the migration of high-earners from California is a bit more mysterious."Despite its numerous attractions ... beautiful landscapes and cultural richness, California's high personal income tax rates seem discouraging for many high-wealth individuals. This, coupled with the state's high cost of living, will likely fuel a wealth migration out o...

Authorities search for missing 13-year-old boy

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:17 GMT

Authorities are asking the public for help in their search for a 13-year-old boy who disappeared in Palmdale Wednesday.Kingston McBride was last seen around 1:45 p.m. in the 45500 block of Robinson Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Kingston McBride is seen in an image shared by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Kingston's family is concerned for his well-being and are asking for help in locating him. He was described as "at risk" in the Sheriff's Department's bulletin but no details about why he was at risk were given.Kingston, a resident of Los Angeles County, stands 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has brown eyes and short black hair. Robbery crew responsible for 3 homicides, police say Kingston was believed to be with his brother, Princeston Bruins, somewhere in Nevada.Anyone with information was asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.