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Major NASCAR street closures in Chicago start this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A host of major street closures in downtown Chicago for the NASCAR races in early July begin this weekend. On Sunday, the first major closure in a week full of them takes place as crews get the 2.2-mile course around Grant Park ready for the Chicago Street Races on July 1 and 2. Construction is well underway as crews are putting up suites, grandstands, along with barriers and fencing around the circuit. A guide to the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race Here are the closures that are ahead this week, starting on Jackson Drive on Sunday just after Midnight. Sunday, June 25 – Beginning at 9 p.m. Temporary overnight closure of westbound Roosevelt Rd between DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Columbus Dr.  Sunday, June 25 – Beginning at 1 a.m. - Closure of Jackson Dr. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr. and closure of Columbus Dr. between Jackson Dr. and Roosevelt Rd. Monday, June 26 – Beginning at 6 a.m. Closure of Congress Plaza Dr. and lane closures on eastbound Roosevelt R...

The U.S. is short more than 4 million homes: analysis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

(The Hill) – Americans seeking to move out on their own outnumbered available housing by almost two to one in 2021, according to a new report. There were roughly 8 million individuals or families who lived in another person's home in 2021 and just 3.7 million homes for rent or sale, Zillow revealed Friday, leaving a deficit of 4.3 million homes. How much apartment space does $1,500 buy in the top US cities? "The U.S. housing market is like a high-stakes version of the game musical chairs," Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow, said in a news release. "There are simply not enough homes for millions of people. Unless we address the shortage of smaller, more-affordable, starter-type homes, we risk leaving families without a seat — and it will only get worse over time,” he added. Zillow’s analysis notes that the crisis is hitting low-income families the hardest with 68% in this category sharing spaces. And the housing gap was greatest in some of the most expensive coa...

Lineup announced for ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 23, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Limits Radio announced the 2023 lineup for its annual Blues on the Green concert. Austin’s Blues on the Green returns for 32nd season The two-day event will have live music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 18 and 19 at Zilker Park. It is free to attend, according to organizers. The concert series originally began in the early 1990s as a small gathering at the Arboretum before expanding into the present day, multi-day series.Food and non-alcoholic beverages from local restaurants and businesses will be available on-site. Those over the age of 21 can purchase alcohol from a bar located at the front of the stage.Zilker Park is located at 2100 Barton Springs Road in south Austin. Organizers provided additional information on how to get to the event.Tuesday, July 18ACL Radio said the first-day performers included Devon Gilfillian with Phillip Phillips and music starting at ...

Supreme Court says states can't overrule Biden on whom to deport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Texas and Louisiana do not have authority to challenge the Biden administration’s guidelines for when to deport migrants from the country, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday, handing a win to President Biden on immigration policy. In an 8-1 decision, the court determined the two states lacked the standing to sue over one of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) earliest directives.“The States essentially want the Federal Judiciary to order the Executive Branch to alter its arrest policy so as to make more arrests,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority.“But this Court has long held ‘that a citizen lacks standing to contest the policies of the prosecuting authority when he himself is neither prosecuted nor threatened with prosecution.’”The suit from Texas and Louisiana challenged the DHS’s immigration enforcement policies, which includes guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize certain immigrants for detention and deportation. The polic...

'Heat dome' means Texas can't escape scorching hot temperatures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The state of Texas has been roasting in record-breaking heat for a little over a week now, but why does it seem only to be affecting the Lone Star State and portions of the southern United States? NEXT: What is a heat burst? Texas is experiencing an unprecedented June state-wide heat wave with heat indexes ranging from nearly 115° to 120° across the state on some days.As of Wednesday, June 21, 34,284,841 people were listed as being under heat alerts by the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. The National Weather Service has issued several excessive heat warnings, the most dangerous heat alert, throughout the week across Texas warning residents to stay inside. A typical heat wave would run its course and move on across the U.S., but this particular heat wave does not seem to want to leave. That is because this is not a normal heat wave.Texas is situated right in the middle of a 'Heat Dome,' which is created by a strong ch...

Study: Omega-3 fatty acids tied to slowing the disease, an ‘intriguing’ link between diet and ALS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Could omega-3 fatty acids be the secret to slowing down the progression of ALS in patients who face the rare neurodegenerative disease?Local researchers have found that consuming omega-3 fatty acids — particularly alpha-linolenic acid, a nutrient found in flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia, canola, and soybean oils — may help put the brakes on the progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.According to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, people living with ALS who had higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had a slower decline in physical functionality and lower risk of premature death.Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) showed the strongest link to slower disease progression, the researchers found. Those with higher levels of ALA had a 50% lower risk of dying during the 18-month study period compared to those with lower levels of ALA.Previous research had shown that a diet high in ALA and increased blood levels of this fatty acid may decrease the risk of developing...

Bearsville Folk Festival being held in Woodstock

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bearsville Park in Woodstock will be hosting the 2023 Bearsville Folk Festival. The event is scheduled for July 2 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature folk and roots music in the heart of the Catskills, with performances by Lara Hope and The Gold Hope Duo, Jenna Nicholls and Jon Ladeau, and Hey Bub. All three groups are active in the Hudson Valley roots music community.The event will offer artisan barbecue and beverages for attendees to enjoy. The festival will be held in the Bearsville Theater, located at 291 Tinker Street. Brian Cox coming to the Crandell Theatre You can purchase festival tickets in advance on the Bearsville Theater website.

PHOTOS: Dance, music, and history at Hyde Collection

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This summer, the Hyde Collection celebrates 60 years of art and community in Glens Falls. This weekend, that celebration is marked with the opening of an exhibition showcasing an artist with ties to Bolton Landing and Lake George. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Songs of the Horizon: David Smith, Music, and Dance" opens at The Hyde Collection on Saturday, June 24. The exhibition includes 31 painted, drawn, and sculpted works by David Smith (1906-1965), whose ties to the region started with trips to Bolton Landing in the summers in the late 1920s. By 1940, he would call the lakeside town home, on a property that would become dotted with his own sculpted creations in the later years of his career."This is work we've known our whole lives," said Rebecca Smith, David Smith's daughter, at the museum on Friday. "We're so excited to see works we haven't seen for a really long time, some of which have ...

Woman gives birth in Ventura alley, runs away without child

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Police in Ventura are looking for a woman who gave birth in an alley early Friday morning and immediately abandoned her newborn and ran away.Shortly before 1 a.m., employees at a business in the 4200 block of Transport Steet heard a woman screaming in a rear alley, authorities said.“They approached the female and saw her remove her pants and immediately give birth to an infant,” said Ventura Police Commander Sarah Heard. “She placed the infant on the ground, severed the umbilical cord, and quickly ran away from the area.” Woman accused of trying to avoid arrest by hiding on Disneyland ride The employees called 9-1-1 and cared for the newborn until paramedics arrived. The child appeared healthy and was transported to a local hospital where they were listed in stable condition.Officers searched the area but could not find the mother, Heard said.She was described as a white female with short dark hair who appeared homeless.Anyone with information about her whereabouts is encouraged t...

What caused the Titan to implode? Right now, it's not even clear who will lead the investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

A day after revelations that the Titan submersible imploded, officials searched the ocean floor for evidence and grappled Friday with vexing questions about who is responsible for investigating the international disaster.A formal inquiry has not yet been launched because maritime agencies are still busy searching the area where the vessel fell apart, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday. Debris was located about 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) underwater, several hundred feet away from the Titanic wreckage it was on its way to explore. The U.S. Coast Guard led the initial search and rescue mission.“I know there are also a lot of questions about how, why and when did this happen. Those are questions we will collect as much information as we can about now,” Rear Adm. John Mauger of the First Coast Guard District said Thursday. This photo combo shows from left, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman Dawood, Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Stockton Rush, and Hamish Harding. (AP Photo/File)It was not entirely clear Frid...