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Why some homeowners are dropping their insurance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

(KTLA) - Just as high healthcare costs have prompted millions of Americans to forgo health insurance, now some homeowners are skipping home coverage because of rising premiums.The national average for home insurance has risen 20% this year to just over $1,400, and you could pay a whole lot more in well-heeled places like Southern California.While lower-income homeowners blame high annual costs for ditching coverage, wealthier people say they have enough cash on hand to handle rebuilding, so there's no need to pay a monthly insurance fee.That's bad thinking, advisers say."It is a risky proposition to go without home insurance, and you need to fully understand the financial consequences if you lose your home," Noah Damsky, a financial adviser in Los Angeles, told the Wall Street Journal. Costco crackdown: Can people in my household still use my Costco membership? If your residence burns down, for instance, you might lose not just your home and all your possessions, but you will al...

Elton John briefly hospitalized after fall in France

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

(KTLA) - Sir Elton John had a bit of a medical scare this week. After finally signing off from touring and now relaxing at his Villa in the South of France, the 76-year-old slipped and fell Sunday at his French home.Elton John's final North American show of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)According to BBC News, the "Candle in the Wind" singer was treated for "minor injuries" at the Princess Grace Hospital Center in Monaco. Shakira to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards He returned home after spending the night in the hospital. "Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure," a spokesperson for John told the outlet. "Following check-ups, he was immediately discharged this morning and is now back at home and in good health."The rock legend's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour lasted, with a pandemic interruption, for five years, wrapping ...

Trial begins for Austin 6th Street mass shooting suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The murder trial for a man accused of firing into crowds on Austin's Sixth Street in June 2021 began Tuesday after one day of jury selection. One person died and more than a dozen were hurt in the mass shooting.De'Ondre White, 21, also faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. Trial to start Tuesday for Austin 6th Street mass shooting suspect The shooting took place in the heart of the entertainment district, near Trinity Street. The man who died was Douglas Kantor, 25, who had been visiting the city from out of town.Jala Washington will be in court to cover opening statements. Follow her updates below:Tweets by Jala__WashTV This story will be updated throughout the trial.

Here's why Texans were asked to conserve energy 4 days in a row

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After some heat relief for parts of the state, Monday marked normal electric grid conditions and the end of a four-day streak after state operators asked Texans to conserve energy back-to-back days. While high temperatures posed a risk to the grid with near-record demand over the weekend, it held up without reaching an emergency status or rolling blackouts, which is the worst case scenario. Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or ERCOT, told Dallas NBC affiliate KXAS last Thursday that the conservation notice resulted in an "incredible response" from Texans."It actually really is making a difference," he said. "Every little bit does help when we're dealing with very tight margins." Vegas said with the consecutive high temperatures, the demand on the electric grid has been higher than normal. Additionally, lower forecasts for wind and solar last week also contributed to ERCOT's decision to ask Texans to voluntarily conserve four days in a r...

Best Buy and the reluctant shopper: Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO (AP Retail Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Sales and profits at Best Buy slid in the second quarter as the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain continues to wrestle with a pullback in spending after Americans splurged during the pandemic.The decline in sales was smaller than what Wall Street had anticipated, however, and profits were better than expected, sending shares higher in early trading. The U.S. job market has remained resilient, but Americans are facing higher prices and more expensive credit with the Federal Reserve hiking benchmark interest rates to combat inflation. It’s more expensive to take out loans for appliances, cars and houses, or to use a credit card. As a result, consumers have become reluctant to spend unless there is a sale. They’re being more selective with what they will buy and, in many cases, trading down to buy cheaper stuff.Retailers including Best Buy are also now bracing for the impact from the ending o...

Season preview: Gophers defense needs sacks and ends should be able to get them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

During the Gophers football team’s open practices in preseason, it was sometimes hard to find defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere among his pupils.While DeLattiboudere played 51 games for the U from 2016-19, the current Gophers D-line make their new position coach look small.DeLattiboudere stands 6-foot-2 and played defensive end at roughly 250 pounds, but the Gophers now have a trio of specimens at that end spot — Jah Joyner (6-5, 265), Jalen Logan-Redding (6-4, 285) and Anthony Smith (6-6, 285).“This is no disrespect to our tremendous defensive line coach,” head coach P.J. Fleck said about the discrepancy during his FOX 9 show last week.Fleck has often said it’s his job to out-recruit his current players, and that rangy and bulky trio is maybe the best example yet. The five-technique defensive end spot is arguably the deepest position on the U’s full roster this season.The Gophers defense has been one of the nation’s best in every full season since 2019, but it has often d...

New York State Police arrest Westerlo man for rape

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

WESTERLO, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police of New Scotland arrested Michael Dickershaid, 32, for third-degree rape. Westerlo was arraigned at the Westerlo Town Court and released on his own recognizance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say they received information on December 17, 2021, that an adult man had sexual contact with a child. Dickershaid was identified as the subject involved and police determined that he reportedly had sexual contact with a child under 17 in November 2021.

Pittsfield holding housing resource fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee will sponsor their second Housing Resource Fair on Thursday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The fair, held at Persip Park (175 North Street) will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community looking for help accessing stable and secure housing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from local housing organizations will be on hand to help educate attendees about affordable housing options, and information on resources for rental assistance. Personnel from ServiceNet, Berkshire County Regional Housing, Second Street Second Chances, Elder Services, The Christian Center, Berkshire Housing, and the Pittsfield Housing Authority will be on hand. “The purpose of the fair is to bring together community organizations and the residents they serve to create meaningful community connecti...

Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at Saugerties Stewart’s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lucky Stewart’s Shops customer purchased a top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $16,912.50. The winning ticket was from the August 28 evening TAKE 5 drawing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops #273, at 356 Route 212 in Saugerties. The winning numbers were 10, 13, 28, 34, and 38. The winning numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39.The drawings are televised once at 2:30 p.m., and again at 10:30 p.m. According to the New York Lottery, a lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the original drawing date. Glenville man arrested in child pornography investigation The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.7B in the 2022-2023 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem can contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text...

Schenectady continues to grapple with overdose spike, working on solutions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Schenectady continues to see opioid overdose numbers rise this summer. Schenectady Police responded to two suspected fatal overdoses Aug. 24-25, bringing the total to 15 suspected overdose deaths since July. The department is actively working with treatment centers and county leadership to hold naloxone trainings and raise awareness about available resources for those struggling with opioid abuse.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Lieutenant Ryan Macherone said the recent spike in overdose deaths is causing more people to come out and learn about how they can help. “I think we can look there," Macherone said. "These are individuals who may be affected by this, maybe not, or just want to be in the right place at the right time and save somebody if they can so I think that’s really a positive here.”  Uptick in Capital Region COVID-19 hospitalizations There are multiple training sessions scheduled...