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FDA considers new ALS treatment — and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

For Monday, Sept. 25, WGN’s Lourdes Duarte has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch FDA considers new ALS treatmentThe Food and Drug Administration considers approval of a treatment many Lou Gehrig's disease patients have been pushing for.   The treatment from drugmaker Brainstorm is called NurOwnLou Gehrig's disease has few treatment options and desperate patients have been lobbying the FDA for a year to get it approved.    However, officials say the only study done on stem cell therapy did not show a benefit to patients. Still, optimism remains because regulators approved two other ALS treatments after similar lobbying efforts.   Gene variant raises Parkinson's risk in people of African descent A gene discovered in people of African descent puts them at quadruple the risk for developing Parkinson's disease. A team made the finding with the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program.Those who carried a single copy of the gene variant were about 50 perce...

Butternut squash sets world record at the State Fair of Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

DOSWELL, Va. (WRIC) - A new world record for the largest butternut squash was set at the Giant Veggie Weigh-Off event at the State Fair of Virginia on Saturday.The gargantuan butternut squash that set the world record weighed in at 131.4 pounds and was entered by Jason Loris, of the Amissville area of Rappahannock County.A spokesperson for the State Fair of Virginia said the enormous squash is as big as the larger giant pumpkins entered in the weigh-off.Butternut squash that set the world record at the State Fair of Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 23 (Photo: State Fair of Virginia)Butternut squash that set the world record at the State Fair of Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 23 (Photo: State Fair of Virginia)Butternut squash that set the world record at the State Fair of Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 23 (Photo: State Fair of Virginia)Entries at the Giant Veggie Weigh-Off event at the State Fair of Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 23 (Photo: State Fair of Virginia)Two other massive vegetables set s...

Austin City Council member taking medical leave, points to mental health challenges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison is stepping away from City Hall for the next 60 days for mental health reasons, she posted on a message board to her colleagues.The council woman from District 1 said starting Monday she will be taking medical leave for 60 days. "This year has been extremely challenging for me. I live with depression and anxiety. Thankfully these issues can be treated with focused care. Starting Monday, September 25, I will be taking medical leave for 60 days," she wrote on the message board.Harper-Madison wrote that she has "every intention" of returning. In the interim, Harper-Madison says her staff will continue serving her district. "Our Chief of Staff Sharon Mays will manage ongoing projects and lead our team through this challenge. I’m thankful to the office of the City Manager and other City staff for the offers to support my team while I am away," she wrote. Several city council members responded to the message wishing Harp...

Paxton whistleblowers to make announcement Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former employees of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will make an "important announcement" Monday afternoon, according to a press release from an attorney representing them. The employees were fired by Paxton after making "good faith" reports to the FBI about alleged actions taken by Paxton for the benefit of Austin-area real estate developer Nate Paul. What happens with whistleblower settlement, money promised following Paxton trial? The announcement comes after Paxton was acquitted on Sept. 16 in a Texas Senate impeachment trial. Whistleblowers testified during that trial.This is a developing story. KXAN will stream the announcement in this story at 2 p.m. and update this story as details become available.

MAP: Hail wallops parts of Central Texas during severe thunderstorm Sunday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

Note: The above video depicts a clip of Sunday night’s radar archive showing a destructive hail storm slide down I-35 in Central Texas.CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- Many Central Texans were greeted to plenty of rain during Sunday night's severe thunderstorm, but some residents woke up to extensive vehicle and property damage from hail Monday morning. FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Another round of storms possible late Monday Here's a walk through of some of the damages reported across KXAN's viewing area, as captured by residents along with KXAN photographers and reporters.

Roseville killings were double murder-suicide, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

The deaths of three men in a Roseville apartment were a double murder-suicide, police said Monday. Another man was critically injured.The men knew each other and what happened was “unprovoked,” the survivor told police.“A motive has not been identified,” Roseville police said in a Monday statement. “Initial indications suggest hallucinogenic drugs may have been a contributing factor.”Nou Xiong, 33, sent his girlfriend a text message early Saturday and reported he was injured and needed medical help, according to police. Xiong’s girlfriend, who wasn’t at the apartment, called 911 and reported Xiong had been hanging out with three of his friends at an apartment.Officers went to the apartment in the 1600 block of Eldridge Avenue, where 32-year-old Meng Vang was a resident. Police found Meng Vang dead, as were John Thao, 32, and Fong Vang, 32.Xiong had a life-threatening cut to his throat and emergency responders began providing him with m...

Cooking school has grand opening in Colonie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Capital Cooks, a new cooking school in Colonie, had its grand opening and ribbon cutting on September 25. Capital Cooks offers cooking classes , as well as a co-op space for experienced chefs to guest instruct and a food production space for small food businesses to rent. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The school was founded by Paul and Caroline Barrett, who previously taught cooking classes at Different Drummer’s Kitchen when it was in Guilderland. Different Drummer's Kitchen is now located in Crossgates Mall.The kitchen is energy efficient and meets the clean energy goals in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The school has all electric induction cooktops and electric conventional ovens. New HGTV show features homes around Capital Region "Today was the culmination of many years of dreaming and a few years of hard work to bring our dreams to reality," said the Barretts. "We are so...

'Mighty Ducks' actor to visit Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A childhood face of film comes to downtown Glens Falls' local board game tavern this week for a meet and greet. Actor Aaron Schwartz, of '90s films like "The Mighty Ducks" and "Heavyweights," comes to town on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Schwartz is coming to Go Play With Your Food on Glen Street from 6-7:30 p.m. After acting alongside Ben Stiller in "Heavyweights" and being in the original "Mighty Ducks" series, Schwartz later appeared on "Gossip Girl" as the recurring character Vanya. He pays the city a visit while filming a project in the area, according to Go Play With Your Food on Facebook.Schwartz will be meeting, greeting, and signing autographs, as well as dining with visitors. Reservations at Go Play With Your Food can be made online. PHOTOS: Adirondack Balloon Festival takes the cake Go Play With Your Food opened earlier in 2023 near Centennial Circle. The tavern of...

Sake brewery celebrates grand opening in Dutchess County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park. The $80 million state-of-the-art facility is the first ever Japan-led sake brewery to open on the East Coast. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Dassai, a company based in Japan, brews Junmai Daiginjo-only sake, which is made from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, with many considering it the highest level of premium sake. The new enterprise marks the launch of their U.S. brand, Dassai Blue. The property, located at 5 Saint Andrew Road, consists of two buildings: the brewery itself and a rice polishing facility. In addition to the expanded commerce being brought to the area, the new brewery will support the state's tourism efforts by encouraging visitors to plan a trip and learn about the art of sake brewing. Three $50K winning lottery tickets sold in Capital Region “New York’s craft beverage manufacturers a...

Crumbl Cookies in Clifton Park sets opening date

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:22:24 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crumbl Cookies is soon opening up its second Capital Region store. The Clifton Park location at 22 Clifton Country Road will have its grand opening on October 5, according to the Crumbl website. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For grand opening weekend on October 6 and 7, Crumbl is giving away a Party Box to one winner. To enter, you can tag your friends in this Facebook post, download the Crumbl app, and share a photo of yourself enjoying the grand opening for five extra entries. The giveaway ends October 7 at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be randomly selected and contacted on October 9, said the giveaway post. New HGTV show features homes around Capital Region According to the Crumbl website, the company’s rapid growth has made it the fastest-growing and largest cookie company in the United States. Since opening its first store in 2017, the chain now has more than 800 bakeries in all 50 states.Each...