Home

Title 42 explained: What is it, why is it ending, what's next?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

(The Hill) — Title 42, a controversial Trump-era policy that allowed for the rapid expulsion of asylum seekers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire at midnight Friday. The rule’s expiration has sparked concerns about a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. But what is Title 42 — and why is it ending? And what happens next? El Niño’s arrival is imminent and there’s a 90% chance it lasts all year, forecasters say What is Title 42?Title 42 is the entire section of U.S. federal regulations that pertain to public health. However, it has come to refer to a specific rule within that section that allows the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to block noncitizens from entering the U.S. for public health purposes.The Trump administration implemented the rule in the early stages of the pandemic, citing the “serious danger of the further introduction of COVID-19 into the United States,” according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The rule...

Here’s a look at the Vikings schedule with a game-by-game breakdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

Thanks to a historic run last season — which included a perfect 11-0 record in games decided by a single possession — the Vikings will have a much tougher schedule this season.That’s the price of an NFC North championship.Because the Vikings were division champions in the 2022 season, they now have to play other teams that finished in first place in their respective divisions. That means the Vikings must play the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals in crossover games on top of their usual games against the NFC North and their predetermined games against AFC West and NFC South teams.Despite that, the Vikings only rank No. 18 in strength of schedule this season. Looking at the results from last season, their opponents finished with a combined 143-145 record.Here’s the full schedule with a game-by-game breakdown:Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10.While there’s no such thing as a walkover game in the NFL, it’s hard to see Bak...

Samaritan Hospital monoclonal antibody clinic recognized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As the COVID-19 national emergency ended on Thursday, Saint Peter's Health Partners honored employees of the monoclonal antibody clinic at Samaritan Hospital. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the early stages of the pandemic, health officials found monoclonal antibodies to be an effective treatment for COVID-19. The clinic was opened at the hospital in December 2020. It administered the first doses of antibodies to those with COVID in the Capital Region. Thursday's event honored the work done by those who worked in the clinic over the past 2.5 years."We were fortunate to have a physician, Melissa Fiorini, who decided that she was going to take the mantle and make sure we could make these treatments available to our community."During the pandemic, nearly 9,000 people were treated with the antibody treatment.

Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Thursday. The dinner recognizes businesses in the county and the contribution they make to their communities.NEWS10 ABC Chief Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo was the emcee of the event. In addition, to the dinner, there was also a 50/50 raffle and gift baskets were raffled off. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This type of event brings people together," Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce Pres. Ron Ketelsen said. "It shows the opportunity for camaraderie, they get to know each other, talk. Another big thing is we share business leads within the chamber."Other speakers at the event included Assemblyman Chris Tague and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

Blooms for Mom at Stuyvesant Plaza to support local parents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local business is helping people celebrate Mother's Day and support a good cause. Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland is hosting Blooms for Moms.They partnered with a florist that allows families to make a custom bouquet and take pictures in front of an arch of flowers. Organizers said it's a great activity for families looking for something they can do together. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We really just want to support the local community, and we hope to do more events like this where we can just connect with everyone and bring some fun to the Capital Region," Stuyvesant Plaza Marketing Manager Leah Rostohar said.Tickets cost $20 with a portion of the proceeds going to Mom Starts Here, a Troy-based organization that helps support new parents. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grand opening for economic development facility in Albany County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County officials opened a new facility meant to improve coordination between different economic development groups. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday for the Advance Albany County Alliance's new building on Washington Avenue in Albany. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The alliance serves as the economic development agency for the county. The offices will also be home to the county land bank. Officials said the new building will streamline economic development, which could benefit the entire region."At the end of the day, this means better employment opportunities for our county residents and a higher quality of life in Albany County."The alliance has primarily been focused on supporting businesses working in renewable energy and manufacturing.

As Colorado Rapids practice without Max Alves, agent addresses match manipulation allegations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — As rain-soaked skies darkened the campus around Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Thursday, there were few, if any, smiling faces as the Colorado Rapids went through a training session.The morning after a report implicated Rapids midfielder Max Alves in an alleged match manipulation scandal, the club practiced without its 21-year-old Brazilian teammate for the first time.Per a club source, Colorado’s front office was caught off-guard Wednesday morning when the report from the Brazilian newspaper O Globo surfaced. The news quickly reached the upper echelon of KSE, which worked the rest of the afternoon to verify the report, inform Major League Soccer and craft a statement confirming an investigation by MLS is underway.In the report, Alves is alleged to have intentionally received a yellow card during a match against the L.A. Galaxy on Sept. 17, 2022, to benefit bettors.When asked if he had any comments on the report, Rapids head coach Robin Fraser declin...

Broncos 2023 schedule breakdown: Must-watch game, least intriguing matchup and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

The Broncos’ 2023 regular-season schedule is finally out.The Sean Payton-era will kick off with two straight home games before hitting the road to face Miami and former Denver head coach Vic Fangio, now the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator after taking a season off following his firing.The Broncos’ reunion with former head coaches will continue in Week 5 when they face the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who oversaw a disastrous 2022 campaign that saw him lose his job before Denver’s season even ended.With the season-opener four months away, here are some things to watch out for in 2023.Must-watch game: vs. New York Jets (Week 5)There’s no need for debate. After the Jets hired Hackett this game was marked down in red ink. But New York’s addition of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers added even more fuel to the flame.This game is filled with storylines, and there’s no better place for it to take place than Empower Field. Get your...

California High-Speed Rail completes signature viaduct bridge in Fresno

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

One of the signature pieces of infrastructure along the hundreds of miles of California's planned high-speed rail project was officially completed this week.On Wednesday, officials with the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the completion of the Cedar Viaduct in Fresno. The 3,700-foot viaduct bridge will take trains traveling 200-plus mph over Highway 99, Cedar, and North Avenues in the state's fifth-largest city. According to officials, highway travelers can see a dual span of cast-in-place arches that help support the weight of future high-speed trains traveling atop the deck of the structure. Each arch spans 179 feet and is nearly 40 feet tall. Each dual span of arches is staggered from either side of the bridge, so they can be seen from both sides of the highway. The Cedar Viaduct is one of several structures along the high-speed rail line with arches. Jjust a few miles away, drivers on Highway 99 can see similar arches for the 210-foot span of the San Joaquin River...

Surge in migrants expected in Southern California following end of Title 42

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:46:34 GMT

Border communities and federal agents in Southern California are bracing for a surge in migrants following the end of Title 42 on Thursday night.Title 42 is the pandemic-era public health order that was put in place in March 2020 that restricted migrants from claiming asylum at the border in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus between countries. The order will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.Local officials are concerned that resources for helping migrants will be stressed to their limits. The Galilee Center in Riverside County is preparing to help the influx of migrants with food, shelter and other basic needs.Many migrants traveling through the eastern Riverside County area hail from a variety of locations including Somalia, Ecuador, Peru and more.When they arrive at The Galilee Center in Mecca or Coachella, they can access shower and laundry facilities, a bed to sleep in, and health necessities such as toiletries, diapers and more.With a long, uncertain journey, Diana Yad...