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Lawsuit: Janet Yellen should ignore ‘unconstitutional’ debt limit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press Writers)WASHINGTON (AP) — A union of government employees on Monday sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.The lawsuit comes just weeks before Yellen has warned that the government could default on the federal debt if Congress fails to raise the borrowing limit by then. Financial markets have been increasingly nervous about the potential for default, with economists warning that a failure to raise the debt limit could trigger a global financial crisis.The lawsuit, filed by the National Association of Government Employees, says that if Yellen abides by the debt limit once it becomes binding, possibly next month, she would have to choose which federal obligations to actually pay once the debt limit bars the government from further borrowing. Doing so, the law...

The best walking trails in Catskill, according to AllTrails

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The rainy and dreary weather looks to be behind us. Why not get out and enjoy a walk? Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Using AllTrails, News10 has compiled a list of what trails are considered the best in Catskill. AllTrails uses reviews from trail-goers to make their rankings.1. Olana State Historic Site TrailLength: 1.2 milesElevation: 101 feetRoute type: loopOlana Historic SiteAccording to AllTrails, this route takes an average of 27 minutes to complete. It is popular for birding, hiking, and running. It is dog, wheelchair, stroller, and kid-friendly, as long as dogs are on a leash. This trail is open year-round. 2. RamsHorn- Livingston SanctuaryLength: 2.0 milesElevation: 124 feetRoute type: loopCatskillAccording to AllTrails, this trail takes an average of 42 minutes to complete and is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. It is kid and dog-friendly, as long as dogs are on a le...

Queensbury restaurant raises $1K for server's surgery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Over the weekend, a popular area restaurant pulled out the stops - and the steaks - for a longtime employee in a time of medical emergency. The Silo in Queensbury raised $1,000 over the weekend for a server whose absence has been felt by the locals who come in for a stack of pancakes or fresh cider donut. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "It's shocking, with the volume of guests here, how many people know her dearly and ask for her," said Silo chef and restaurant manager Frank Otte. "With her gone, people are really missing her."The employee in question is Devon Stockton, who has spent nine years serving at The Silo. Stockton recently ruptured a disc in her neck, and is facing an expensive surgery to start her road to recovery. To help the journey down that road, The Silo sold "Devon's Steak and Eggs," a hearty breakfast with all proceeds benefitting Stockton as she goes through surgery and recove...

Waterford Canal Festival kicks off NYS canal season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Waterford Canal Festival is returning on May 21 and 22! The festival, hosted by the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society and the Village of Waterford, marks the opening of the NYS canal season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visitors can stroll along the canal, join tours, see the locks in operation, and explore the history of Waterford. Festivalgoers can also walk around the vendors and enjoy delicious food while listening to live music. There will also be a bike safety rodeo, a canal trail bike ride, a fishing clinic, and boat rides. Children can get their faces painted and play in the bounce houses. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors can either park at 1 Tugboat Alley or try and find parking north of Broad St. Visitors can also take the CDTA bus route 923 to Broad Street. Bus riders can exit the bus anywhere along Broad St...

Dirty Dancing Concert coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A film-to-concert experience has just been announced to stop in St. Louis. The Stifel Theatre will be hosting 'Dirty Dancing in Concert' on Thursday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m.Led by a live band and singers, the production is going to feature some of the fondly-remembered moments from the now 35-year-old film. Trending: 150 years later, Illinois bridge tragedy among nation’s worst Actress Jennifer Grey and actor Patrick Swayze starred in the film back in 1987.

Five weeknight dishes: Smart shortcuts for big flavor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

By Emily Weinstein, The New York TimesI love a cooking shortcut, especially when it delivers tremendous flavor. Ingredients like Italian sausage, kimchi and feta cheese are immediate dish boosters, doing much of the heavy lifting for you. I’m also happy to lean on packaged sliced or chopped vegetables at the end of the busy day. (I can’t remember who told me to buy peeled garlic, but I’m indebted to you.) The recipes below are animated with that big flavor energy, without requiring extra work from you.1. Grilled Shrimp With Spicy SlawLightly charred, citrusy grilled shrimp are the star of this quick slaw made from a pile of thinly sliced, crunchy green cabbage tossed with a sweet-tart citrus dressing. Cilantro adds bright flavor, and this dish has a bit of spice in the form of fresh jalapeños. They range quite a bit in their heat level, so start with a small amount and add more as you see fit. (You can also add julienned mango to tame the heat, if you like.) Feel free to substitute ...

Preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Malibu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

An earthquake with a preliminary 3.4 magnitude struck near Malibu Monday morning.The temblor hit 2.4 miles west-southwest of Malibu around 8:05 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.A shake map shows the quake was intensely felt in the coastal areas and as far inland as the San Fernando Valley.There were no immediate reports of damage.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Meet Radiant Palettes Artist Mary Lai

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Mary Lai’s work is known around the world for its radiant palettes and messages of tireless optimism. Her paintings, murals, digital works, installations, and most recently AR-enhanced sculpture have lit up global cities from New York to Miami, Dallas, Seoul and more—including L.A., where this week she opens an ambitious yearlong project as a W Hotel artist in residence. The prismatic energy of her indelible style was developed prior to her visual art journey, in her career as an accessories designer which included an award-winning namesake handbag collection. The W Hotel exhibition draws on Lai’s eclectic experience in fashion, installation, and material experimentation to create an atmospheric experience across the building’s public spaces. Titled Unlock Your Dreams, the project blends playful nostalgia and inspirational fantasy, while examining and celebrating the power of inclusivity, as Lai speaks to the beauty of following one’s own path.Mary Lai at the W HotelL.A. WEEKLY: Whe...

Island travel: Explore an uninhabited California island for one day or 10

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

You don’t have to travel to the South Pacific to entertain dreams of desert islands. There’s a chain of  uninhabited islands — Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara and San Miguel — just off the coast of California, all easily reachable for a day’s jaunt, an overnight or more. No shipwrecks or Robinson Crusoe shenanigans required.The five islands of Channel Island National Park are accessible only by boat, with ferries from Ventura Harbor Village available to transport the 100,000 or so guests who visit each year. No hotels — this isn’t Catalina, after all — but each island has campsites where you can pitch your pop-up tent or sleep under the stars. If you’re willing to truly unplug and spend an overnight away from it all, you’ll experience a quiet solitude unlike any other.Start your adventure at the Channel Islands National Park Visitors Center in Ventura Harbor Village, where Island Packers offers island access cruises of one to three ...

The gunman who killed 8 people at a Texas mall was removed from the military due to mental health concerns, source says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

The second-deadliest US mass shooting of the year unfolded at a shopping mall in an affluent Texas suburb, leaving eight victims dead and investigators probing whether the killer may have been driven by right-wing extremism.Authorities have not announced a motive for why the gunman, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, unleashed a hailstorm of bullets Saturday at Allen Premium Outlets — about 25 miles north of Dallas.Garcia served in the military for a brief period but was removed due to concerns about his mental health, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation tells CNN.The source could not specify the branch Garcia served in or what time period. CNN has reached out to the Pentagon for comment.Garcia, who was killed at the scene by an Allen police officer who was on a nearby call, was wearing an insignia that authorities believe may be associated with extremist groups, a senior law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN.Investigators have unearthe...